23/05/2026
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โWe often curse our misfortunes; burnt toast, spilled coffee, traffic, and sometimes heartbreaks. We would wish for all of this pain to stop, wish for something we don't have, and wish that everything will come our way. We tend to focus so much on what we don't have that we often forget about what we already do.
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โThere are people who could walk, who could talk, who could sleep, and who could dream. But most of them are unmotivatedโlike a co**se walking around lifelessly. Still alive but could barely get up in the morning. Blood is still circulating but the heart stops pumping. When life becomes mundane and stagnant, we tend to seek changeโsomething thrilling and worth risking.
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โWhen you've come to that point in your life, it's better to wander and figure things outโto seek answers to fill the void inside your heart that made it stop beating. It's okay if you're filled with an overwhelming sense of ennui and it's okay to wanderโbecause not all of those who wander are lost. Maybe because all you needed was company, love, a sense of belonging, or you've been craving for independence.
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โBeing in a state of listlessness isn't a misfortune, it's a natural part of growing up and figuring things out in order for us to fully live our life that was bestowed upon us. We shouldn't be upset about burnt toast, spilled coffee, traffic, or sudden heartbreaks. After all, these are only phases in our lives and they shouldn't stop us from remaining grateful for what we have, and to earn what is rightfully ours. Do everything to bring back the color into your skin, bring back the smile that once stretched from ear to ear, and bring back the calm and steady beating of your heart.
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โTake a leap of faith and seek adventure and thrills instead of sulking over your boss scolding you at work. When everything gets heavy, you could complain all you want, then continue to walk again. When you feel like you're getting lost, take a deep breath and retrace your steps, then move forward. Like the co**ses in Warm Bodies, strive to regain the life you once hadโthis time, happier and livelier.
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The Senior Patrician | Adriel Samantha Dagunan
Illustration | Yunny Monsale
Layout | Francis Lamentac
