Asian Social Institute
Rowel Roxas
Journal Writing Entries
July 28, 2010
1. Kailan mo naramdamang nakakaluwag ka sa buhay
(1. When do you feel/know that you are nakakaluwag in life?)
My Paradigm of L U W A G
Opposite term/Condition= = = = = = = Feeling/Condition or Mind-Set
Liit at Lupit= = = = = = = Ligaya at Laya
Salat= = = = = = = Ugnayan at Unawa
Sikip at Kipot= = = = = = = Wagas
Gipit= = = = = = = Alwan
Hirap= = = = = = = Ginhawa
1. The term “luwag” (ease) is a condition or mind-set that paved the way to the reaction and action of an individual. It is a “SPACE” being provided for by a person. So the kaluwagan (life of ease) or its opposite condition is dependent on the kind of space being allotted for. Spaces can either “inner” or “outer” space. How much the mind and the heart provide for such space becomes a living condition on how a person experience luwag (ease). I am nakakaluwag in life (living with ease) when I experience peace in every situation either [when] everything is in order or amidst challenges/trials in life.
“Luwag” (ease) as condition or mind-set paving the way for action (making it easier), mind and heart providing the space, space as a living condition to experience luwag (ease), nakakaluwag in life (living with ease) as experience of peace both in order or disorder situations
2. Ano ang pakiramdam ng nakakaluwag sa buhay?
(2. What is the feeling of nakakaluwag in life?)
2. The feeling of nakakaluwag in life (living with ease) is based on the above acronym I provided for. Ligaya at Laya, Ugnayan at Unawa, Wagas, Alwan at Ginhawa. The peace of mind encompasses all these conditions.
Peace of mind encompasses Ligaya at Laya, Ugnayan at Unawa, Wagas, Alwan at Ginhawa.
3. Sa mga pagkakataong nakakaluwag ka sa buhay, saang bahagi ng buhay mo matatagpuan ang mga sumusunod? 3.1 ang Diyos, 3.2 ang iyong sarili, 3.3 ang iyong kapwa, at 3.4 ang kalikasan
(3. In the many situations that you are nakakaluwag in life, what part of your life do you find the following? 3.1 God, 3.2 self, 3.3 fellow being 3.4 creation)
3.1. God is present in either nakakaluwag (ease) or hindi nakakaluwag (without ease) situations in life. It’s the quality of closeness that is being experienced here. When situations are tough, the relationship with Him becomes more intense [but] in nakakaluwag (ease) situations; His name is glorified because of a lot of blessings. In nakakaluwag (ease) situation there is a positive air/feeling of closeness with God, in a not nakakaluwag situation, there is a struggle or even painful feeling while being close with Him.
God is closely present in both conditions: nakakaluwag (ease)/positive feeling or hindi nakakaluwag (without ease)/painful feeling
3.2. In nakakaluwag in life (life of ease), I feel more confident, able and energetic.
Empowered living
3.3. In nakakaluwag in life (life of ease), its easy to share my blessings with others.
Compassionate living
3.4. The creation becomes more colorful and meaning whenever I’m nakakaluwag in life (living with ease). The beauty and feeling of comfortableness from the heart exudes to become the basis on my outlook in life.
Colorful and meaningful living
4. Anong mga aral ang itinuturo sayo ng mga karanasang nakakaluwag sa buhay?
(4. What lessons do the experiences of nakakaluwag in life teach you?)
4. The lessons of humility, generosity, patience and being loved are the things I have learned in nakakaluwag (ease) situations.
Living the values of humility, generosity, patience and being loved
5. Anong mga aral sa iyong pakiramdam na ituturo mo sa iyong kapwa?
(5. What lessons do you feel/think you will teach others?)
5. The best lesson I think I would teach others is “nakakaluwag is a mind-set. It’s how we react on things that come to us that matters most. We cannot do anything on the things that come or happen to us but we can do something on how we are going to think or react on the things that happened to us. Either in nakakaluwag or not nakakaluwag situations, I always think that I have to “give it back” to God. In that manner, peace is maintained.
Nakakaluwag (life of ease) is a condition or mind-set, Either in nakakaluwag or not nakakaluwag situations one can do
KEY CONCEPTS:
• “Luwag” (ease) as condition or mind-set paving the way for action (making it easier), mind and heart providing the space, space as a living condition to experience luwag (ease), nakakaluwag in life (living with ease) as experience of peace both in order or disorder situations
• Peace of mind encompasses Ligaya at Laya, Ugnayan at Unawa, Wagas, Alwan at Ginhawa.
• God is closely present in both conditions: nakakaluwag (ease)/positive feeling or hindi nakakaluwag (without ease)/painful feeling
• Empowered living
• Compassionate living
• Colorful and meaningful living
• Living the values of humility, generosity, patience and being loved
• Nakakaluwag (life of ease) is a condition or mind-set, Either in nakakaluwag or not nakakaluwag situations one can do
Keywords courtesy of MetaGlance:
"nakakaluwag",
"ease",
"life",
"condition",
"sa buhay",
"mind",
"situations",
"space",
"mga",
"experience",
"ang",
"wagas",
"problema",
"luwag",
"peace",
"closeness",
"di na",
"magpapasalamat",
"share",
"kailan mo",
"kaluwagan",
"anong mga",
"mind encompasses",
"hindi nakakaluwag"
