On Joyce Bernal
We meet a lot of inspiring people along the way, that's a given. But
those that really inspire us, touched something from our core.
Shook our beliefs and reality.
Changed what has long been essential to us . . . in ways where we crave
to tread their lives.
I've always been fond of bathing ( You say, who doesn't???) Yes that is
understatement. It is an essential daily routine and personally, I would simply
die without it! It impairs me. It renders me weak.
Now enough with the essay.
After watching Direk Joyce Bernal's Kris TV interview, I found myself
staring into space - amazed. I was simply astounded, not only with how she
casually mentioned it in front of national TV, that bathing is not a big deal
for her. Sometimes she does it. Often times she forgets. I am rendered
speechless with how this woman gets her work done.
I must admit, a huge part of my functionality depends on wether I have
bathed or not. Yes, it can be a matter of life and death for me.
This woman puts my weakness right before my eyes, enlarged it and put it
in a golden frame for everyone to see.
I was more impressed to learn that because of the heavy traffic of ideas
on her head, she doesn't trust herself to drive a car. Now I would like that
kind of efficiency. I don't drive because I can! Imagine.
Now this is one unique way of viewing success. You don't allow to be a
slave of the mediocre.
You don't allow to be a slave of routine. You don't allow to be a
slave of your weakness.
It's those simple things you believe to be important to everyone . . .
yet those that are highly effective like Joyce don't make it a win or
lose battle like I have. They simply rise above it.
I haven't stopped bathing to be like Joyce. I still get irritated when
there's no water. But I can work for 12 hours now even with only 6 hours of
sleep.
I say, I am getting
there. . .
