DONDAKE It’s Okay Not To Be Okay It’s Not Okay To Be Not Okay
"God's promises to make something good and of the storms that bring devastation to your life". Romans 8:28
Days are passing by so fast and seems like we have to live with the Covid-19 like the flu, tuberculosis, polio and others although in some places in this world, they may have returned back to normal or what they call the "new normal". Tokyo Summer Olympic 2020 has started from July 23 until August 8 and the Paralympic Games will simultaneously start from August 24 to September 5 after it was suspended due to State of Emergencies and amidst the Covid-19. Then the new strands of viruses occurred which pushed Japan to ban some countries in entering the country for safety purposes. And so, I would also like to ask you, kababayan about Mr. Boy Abunda’s Q&A at the Binibining Pilipinas. The question was "It’s okay to be not okay or it’s not okay to be not okay”. I find it very interesting and intriguing question. For me, “It’s okay not to be okay” is when you have given or tried everything you could and it hasn’t changed the situation despite the efforts, time and energies you spent. When you are in a relationship and you knew you are betrayed and deeply hurt, then it is better to leave, move on and forget than still finding all the reasons to stay and the same outcome at the end. This time, you should know your worth. Find the courage to live as we,
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with the Hebrews blood running into our veins which make us so special and blessed for being resilient. This pandemic is just an example to say it’s okay not to be okay sometimes. When you get sick or you have cancer and the Doctor told you how much more you can live, what will you do? Are you going to cry all the time? Are you going to commit suicide or are you going to accept the fact even it feels you are dying, just enjoy the time left. Just like the The Voice Contestant Nightbirdie battling with cancer with only 2% chance to survive, she said "When I moved, changed my name, thinking about it changed my mind. And all my problems would stay behind. I was sick like dynamite, and in just a matter of time... It’s okay, it’s okay when we are lost sometimes and it’s alright". For embracing the situation when you have nothing to do with it and be glad that even though it’s just a hair strand of hope, at least you have time to realize, to reminisce, to pray and to be thankful. “It’s not okay to be not okay” is like a warning sign what you must do in one situation. That you know it’s no longer good for you, for everyone or your surroundings. It is giving up to someone or something that may cause or cost you. It is our turning point to say it is not okay. If you are angry, hurt,
July - August 2021
