I'll Never Climb That Mango Tree Again

We all have lots of experiences to share. Most of it are so unforgettable and so memorable that we often share them to others. Some are so embarrassing that we hesitate to share it even with our close friends because we're afraid to be laughed at. The experience I will share is something I will surely never forget.

It happened during one weekend when I went home to my province. We have an Indian mango tree at our backyard and it's been a while since it had fruits. But since my mother decided to trim the tree the fruits were usually on the topmost branches. I was eager to eat so I decided to climb. My sister then warned that something had bitten my cousin when he tried to climb the tree. But still, I decided to went on, when I've passed the part where my cousin was bitten. I fell triumphant and assume that nothing will bit me anymore. When I was almost at the top I felt that something had stung me, then suddenly a group of wasp (not so sure) attacked me. I've seen them going to my face. I almost panicked but I remain calm because I may fall and injured myself if I release my hands from where I'm holding. Luckily, I safely landed on the ground. I was stung like for more than ten times and unluckily one got near my right eye. I was really worried because I'm sure that my face will look like I was punched by Manny Paquiao. I was relieved when the next day it was not my face is better than what I've expected.

From that experienced I'v promised not to climb that tree anymore even if that they have already got rid of the hive.

A Bridge is Better Than a Wall

The story "The Carpenter's Gift" tells us a simple yet an important lesson in life. Sometimes when we are having trouble with other people we often create a "wall" or a barrier keep them away from our lives. We often forget that instead of trying to solve the problem we only make the situation worst. Yet it is normal for people to act like that. It is our innate in us to defend ourselves from things we thought that could harm us.

In some instances it is our pride which dictates us to not forgive those people we had conflict with. We try to justify our actions as a way to revenge for what others had done to us. But we should remember that pride is of lesser importance than a person whether we consider them as our enemy or a friend. Make love not war they say, and just like what the carpenter did on the story. Instead of totally separating the world of the two brothers totally he created a bridge to connect them.

In my life I admit that sometimes instead of building a bridge I built walls. But I realized that instead of helping I am already engaging myself on such conflict. So before I create more conflict and engage myself unto it I decided to create bridges. I believe a best way to solve conflicts with other people is through confrontation. It is better to talk about the problem than assume things or asking help from other people. Let us also remember that being humble doesn't lower us as a person it even makes us a great one and always remember that a bridge is better than a wall.