OLD PEOPLE….sometimes underestimated by the community for they consider them to be useless with regards to work. Some people don’t even care and listen to old people for they believe that they’re just quite silly because of their age. However, there are still those, who, until now, consider the importance of the old ones despite their indescribable behaviors. They can still be helpful in such a way some people don’t see and appreciate.
Let me share you a story taken from the tales of
Many long years ago, there lived an arrogant and cruel Lord in the Western hills of Japan who considered old people to be useless anymore in their village, for according to him, they’re neither useful nor able to work for living. The Lord, therefore made a decree that all people in their village over 71 years old must be banished from their place and left in the mountains to die. All he wanted was a village with young people living in it. If people disobey him, they will be punished. So, they tearfully followed their unreasonable and cruel Lord, until there were fewer and fewer old people in their village.
Now, there lived a man with his old mother. As years passed by, until her mother had reach the terrible age of 71. Even though it’s hard for him to obey their Lord’s decree, but he still have to do it. When they’ve reach the high mountains, the man could no longer take it anymore, he could not do that kind of thing to his mother. So, he decided to take her back to their home where he dug a deep hole in the kitchen and made a small room where he could hide his mother. He would visit his mother daily and bring her some food without letting anyone know that he’d kept his mother for almost a year underground.
Then, there came a time that Lord Higa of the town beyond the hills wanted to conquer their village and he sent them various and terrible problems: “(1)a box containing one thousand ropes of ash”, “(2)a log with a small hole that curved and bent seven times through its length, and that a single piece of silk thread be threaded through the whole”, and lastly, “(3)a drum that sounds without being beaten.” These impossible tasks were solved immediately by the young man’s old mother. But, how? Even all the wise men could not find any solution. Well, on the first task, his mother told his son to soak ordinary rope in salt water and dry it well. When it is burned, it will hold its shape and there is the rope of ash. His son and the villagers did what the old woman said. On the second task, the wise old woman again solved the problem. She again ordered his son to put some sugar at one end of the hole. Then, tie a piece of silk thread to an ant and put it in at the other end. The ant will weave his way in and out of the curves to get to the sugar and he will take the silk thread with him. Again, the village was saved. Then, on the last task, the old woman said to make a drum with sides of paper and put a bumblebee inside. As it tries to escape, it will buzz and beat itself against the paper and you will have a drum that sound without being beaten.
Because of the wisdom the old mother of the young man, the village was saved. And from that day on, the cruel lord was impressed and he realized the worth and importance of the old people. Never again he demands that the old people of the village will be sent to the mountains to die. Rather, they will be treated with the respect and honor they deserve and share with us the wisdom of their years.
This story reminds us of the Japanese proverb “With a crown of snow cometh great wisdom.” This proverb means that “Wisdom comes with age” and that we should also learn to respect the old ones for they have the wisdom that truly will make a big difference in our lives. Even though they do not fit, or let’s say, they’re not “in” with the latest trends and craze of the world today, but they can be still helpful and useful not just in our community but in the country as well.
I made this one (kinda short summary of The Wise Old Woman by Yoshiko Uchida) because my elementary classmate requested me to write an article regarding with the usefulness of the old people nowadays.
I decided to post it here :))
Through our Father’s holy word
He created this living world,
From His throne from up above
He made and showered us with love.
Mountains, birds, flowers and seas
Rivers, fishes, plants and trees,
All living creatures and natural resources
Made by God with His mighty forces.
But as time passes by
Our nature seems to cry,
The air is now polluted
And the water is contaminated.
What happened to God’s creations?
Why are there extreme pollutions?
Environment is in a drastic situation
When are we going to start an action?
YOUTH of today’s generation
We should find a solution,
It’s our task and responsibility
THE BEST THING THAT MATTERS MOST TO ME …
MOTHER …. a very common word in this world; heard daily by the
mouths of many. It’s just a simple word yet, having so many hidden explanations. If we’ll just look closely to its true and genuine essence, we’ll be able to unlock a world full of inspirations and we’ll discover a beauty that shines from within.
A quotation by Washington Irving that will always remain in my heart and has helped me understand how important Mothers are is this:
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts”.
All my life, I couldn’t find anyone who could be as loving as YOU, Ma! No one could ever be like PROSPER GABUYA TEMPLADO; a woman with an optimistic mind, having a strong and brave heart. You are a very special gift sent from God above; wrapped with love, sweetness and patience. You are the light that guides me in the darkest paths of my journey. You are always by my side to comfort me when I’m in the darkest moments of my life. You are always here, willing to help me carry my burdens when it seems I can’t take it anymore. You are one of my inspirations why I keep on going despite the challenges that sometimes block my way. Finally, YOU are one of the people who really matters a lot in my imperfect world.
Words can’t still explain how I m thankful that I have you in my life. The things I’ve made are not yet enough to give thanks for the sacrifices and the love you’ve given to all of us. But, this I assure you Ma that we, the EBK Kids will do the best that we can to give in return and to express our heartfelt thanks for your undying love for us.
THANKS for being the Superhero in our world, MAMA! We will always love you ♥ ♥ ♥ .
Hello Inday Ace,
How grateful I am to read about what you’ve felt and responded on how I treated you, your brother and sister.
Thank you that you’ve taken the things I’ve done for you positively. Even, sometimes I over acted in some things. Maybe because as a mother, I expected everything and everyone in order.
According to Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Always bear in your heart that I LOVE YOU. Set your right priorities and make choices in accordance to God’s will. Always wear your SMILES everyday and stay CUTE, hehehe! “Ayaw sa uyab-uyab, pa-cute lang
God bless! :)
Independence Day is a day when many people, including government officials, employees, and students, participate in nationwide parades. However, the main highlight is the police and military parade in Manila headed by the country’s incumbent president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute. Many Filipinos spend the day in parks and malls. Many Filipino communities in other countries also observe the nation’s Independence Day celebrations.
The Philippine’s Independence Day is a national holiday so government offices are closed. There are absolutely no classes in all schools. Many business establishments are closed except shopping centers. Public transport such as buses, passenger jeeps, and tricycles still operate but their routes may be limited due to the closure of streets used for parades.
The annual June 12 observance of Philippine’s Independence Day came into effect after past President Diosdado Macapagal signed the Republic Act No. 4166 regarding this matter on August 4, 1964. This Act legalized the holiday, which is based on the Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898 by General Emilio Aguinaldo and Filipino revolutionary forces from the Spanish colonization. The Philippines’ flag was raised and its national anthem was played for the first time in 1898. However, liberty was short-lived because Spain and the United States did not recognize the declaration.
The 1898 Treaty of Paris ended the war between Spain and the United States. Spain surrendered the entire archipelago comprising the Philippines to the United States. The Philippines started a revolt against the United States in 1899 and achieved national sovereignty on July 4, 1946, through the Treaty of Manila. Independence Day was officially observed on July 4 until the Republic Act No. 4166, which set out to move the holiday to June 12, was approved on August 4, 1964.
The Flag of the Republic of the Philippines, representing the country is symbolized by the following:
The flag is seen in various places across towns and cities in the Philippines during the country’s Independence Day. Many cars also sport miniature flags on this day.
SOURCE:
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/philippines/independence-day
