GLITTER DUST OF MY MIND. SOLILOQUY.
Politics was never my cup of tea, I always declare I serve because I serve for The Lord not for Man. But then on this last trip to attend a family wedding, it opened my eyes to a new realization. Our blood has always been in politics from grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins. My father is not, that is why me and my brothers weren't inclined nor on that path yet. Dad is a strong man, but he would leave politics to his brothers. I am like my Father, I would like to serve people in other means but not thru political medium. But lately, I started feeling "The VARGAS" blood in me. This last trip to join my cousins wedding just explained to me what the real meaning of politics is. My uncle just inspired me in so many different ways. For my cousins wedding, a lot of family and relatives travelled to another island. Uncle asked me to see everyone since our relatives stayed in one apartment. I met uncles, aunts, cousins to the farthest degree. They gladly hugged me and kisses me, not seeing me for a long time. It made me teary eyed, because these people remember you as a child and tell you stories about your Dad when he was young. They travelled almost 3days to get to Bacolod from Surigao, despite weather conditions. It's beautiful. Politics is not being in position. I saw how uncle treated each person like family, even by blood or not, they are family. I fully understand the Call to SERVE. Those who wants to exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humbles himself will be exalted. I understood the Real Heart of a Politician. I wouldn't say it's about money, power, influence, personal gain. Material things are like dust in this world, they get flown away by the wind. A real politician is the real servant to his people, he serves them because he loves them and wants the best for them in their lives. He gives what he is abundant of. He gives his life in service because he wants to provide not just for his own family, but to even extended. He could choose a life of relaxation and be on vacation, retire and life in the US, but he chooses to serve until he can. As I met those relatives I never even knew names, it lightened my heart. My heart loves each one. It made me understand why my parents always teach about THE CALL TO SERVE, that Your life is not about yourself, it is always about the people you love, helping other people, giving your heart for other people without any exchange in return. My heart smiles. I am proud of my roots. |
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