DILEMMA ... a repost

August 8th, 2008 by jeorav
“to be or not to be, that is the
question!” – William Shakespeare

Almost everyday, the Universe poses options with different objectives — to measure our limits and/or
strengths, to present a lesson worth learning and to exercise judgment by weighing circumstances and considerations. When we see options in form of challenges, we step back and assess before moving to take it. When both options are favorable, we call it “JACKPOT”! Otherwise, we call it “bakit nasuot ako sa kaguluhang ito”. When after considerations the options pose intricate and web-weaving effects, we
call it dilemma.

Is dilemma spelled with double L or with a letter N? Chicken or beef? Will I opt to be excellent in academics or extra-curricular activities? I like to be a doctor but I like to be a lawyer. Will it be a condo or a car that I will spend five years for monthly amortization? Dun ba ako sa sexy or dun sa smart looking? Will it be the one who loves you but you fell not loving, or the one you love pero “so-so” lang ang effect ng ganda mo?

Minsan iniisip ko na sana may slot machine na pwede mong hulugan ng coins at may sasagot na sa dilemma mo. Magandang isipin but it cannot happen everytime. The US cannot be at peace with Iraq while bombing its citizens. China cannot (well not yet) protect itself and its culture (and its stand to certain issues) on the other hand and have a free trade with the world. Taxi drivers cannot have the benefit of lowering oil prices and start their meters at Php60.00.

Whether it be options both worth trying or a double-edged sword, dilemmas are part of growth, of experience and of living. We may not be King Solomon when dealing with them, but wisdom is the language of the soul. If pumalpak ka sa options mo, atleast there is a soul na pwede mong sisihin! Ang dilemma nga lang, sasakalin mo ba ang soul mo para mawala na sa existence, o papatawarin mo at haharap ka na naman sa panibagong dilemma?