Naked Truth

There are some truths in this world that are harder to bear. The first time the idea of the possibility that it could be real passes through your mind, you couldn't believe that you are entertaining such thought. When the words are uttered by someone who has impeccable integrity, you think it is a matter of a wrong perception. But when evidence start piling up, you pray it is just a huge mistake. And when the truth is staring you straight in the eye, you cover yourself in denial. You refuse to acknowledge the fact of its existence. It is like the big gray elephant inside the room that nobody takes notice. When the inevitable moment comes, when your hand is forced to face it,

Will you accept it? Be oblivious to it? Flat out deny it?

The choice that you will make will not be based on facts presented nor by the inner turmoil you are feeling.

You will select the choice that let's you make it through the day.

Courting Danger

Do you always test your limits? Do you know how many bottles of beer you can consume before you get drunk? Do you know how long you can hold your breath underwater? Do you know how many shrimps you can eat before your allergy attacks? Do you how much weight you can carry before you arms give way? If you can say the exact number and I do mean the precise number (to the last second, to the last pound, to the last decimal place), you have really tested your limits. You have done several experiments on how much you can get away with.

What about your morals? Do you also test them? Do you push yourself to see how far you can get without crossing the line of your ethics? If yes, why do you do it? Are you doing it subconsciously? They say "masarap ang bawal" and anything good in this life is either illegal, immoral or fattening. Is that it? Do you know really know what is at stake by doing this? Does gambling with your morals gives you a high or is it because the situation calls for it? Whatever your reasons are, I hope it's worth it. Because when playing with fire, you eventually get burnt. Maybe not in this lifetime —– worse, in the afterlife.