Dana Isabelle A.

Alfaro 1BSA-7 CWTS

A Reflection Paper about the Drug-Prevention, Anti-Smoking, and

Alcoholism Symposium

In our modern-day generation, temptations and various forms of

allurement are all over the Earth. The reality we keep on brushing off for such a
long time now is the fact that sometimes, It’s not the person who chose to commit
to addiction of different addictive substances but rather, it’s due to the
environment and the pressure, the severe itch and curiosity to try something
we’ve never tried before, and lastly, it’s because of that indescribable warmth
that causes the users to hold onto it for an indefinite period of time.

What I have come to realize is the fact that no one really is perfect when it
comes to controlling urges, and because of that we cannot easily judge a person
just because he or she is experiencing a condition of obsessiveness over
addictive substances like drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, soft drinks, and even coffee.
I am not trying to justify someone’s mistakes or wrong-doings but instead, what
I’m trying to point out is the fact that before I can resolve a problem, I need to
understand first the reason behind why it occurred and why it’s still occurring. I
know for a fact that engaging in matters that might lead to addiction is a very bad
thing not just because of what others has to say about you, but simple because it
can be the main cause of having a fast-paced deteriorating health at some point
in the future. But then in my perception, I believe that the reason why we can’t
completely educate people with problems relating to abuse of substances is not
because we’re incompetent but rather, it’s because they cannot admit to
themselves that they are engaging on something that might lead to their own
downfall.

And that being said, what I want to say before ending my reflection is that
to those who are suffering from addiction, It is never to late to seek for help, It is
never too embarrassing to owe up to your mistakes and actually want to change
for the better, because along the bumpy process of transforming into the best
and cleaner version of yourself, God will constantly guide, protect, and help you
until you’ll be able to say, “I’ve over come it for good, because of God, and for
God.”

Dana Isabelle A. Alfaro

1BSA Block-7

Reflection about the Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Nouveau depart (A French phrase that is translated as “fresh start”) I think is the best way to
describe how I felt about last Saturday.

As a freshman who’s still adjusting in a new and different environment, I

find it quite difficult when it comes to expressing or relating myself to other
people, I am still lacking in terms of being confident that is why I don’t participate
much in the discussions. But fortunately, last Saturday felt different for me, it
made me felt at eased, it made me felt like despite the various differences among
us students, we are, and we will always be united because of the Lord’s selfless
and undying love.

In addition to that, I also got the chance to reflect about John Wesley’s Core
values (Do all you can, Save all you can, and Give all you can) which are very
simple yet eloquent and enlightening. Through his core values, I have further
understand how important it is to maximize actions and efforts, I have come to a
realization that when a point in time comes that I will be granted the chance to
attain something that will result to goodness, then I should not think twice but
seize the opportunity, and do my very best so that at the end of the day, I will
have no regrets but just lessons learned. As of this moment, I am and I will be
patiently waiting for what the Lord has in store for me, I will make sure that he’ll
always be the center of my life, and that I will always uphold His teachings as
well as the significant values imparted by the Wesleyan University-Philippines.

Up to now, I am still in awe due to the fact that CWTS both discusses matters
concerned in helping the community and in serving the Lord. It was such a
worthwhile and nostalgic experience.
To end my reflection, let me leave this short but soul-touching quotation by John
Wesley,

“Nothing short of God can satisfy your soul.”

Dana Isabelle A. Alfaro

1BSA BLOCK 7

Reflection Paper About the Symposium of Ecological and Environmental

Awareness

We are running out of time. The glaciers are melting and in contrast the
temperature in various countries are constantly rising, the number of endangered
species are increasing, and we are experiencing shortage in acquisition of
essential resources. To sum it all up, every single thing that has been happening
have resulted to a sick and deteriorating world, the Earth that was once so pure,
perfect, and beautiful had been neglected and taken for granted, by us humans
whom instead of being responsible stewards of the environment have become
the destroyers of it as well.

Frankly, I am actually lost for words. I do not know exactly how I should
properly express my guilt, rage, longing and sadness at the same time because
admit it or not, human-beings have played and is still playing a notable role in the
gradual ruination of our planet. The Earth is seeking for help, it is asking us
humans that at this critical point of time, It is our turn to give back from what our
world had given and sacrificed for us, it is the time to wake up and realize that we
have a duty and commitment of taking good care of what our Lord God have
provided us with. Moreover, unity and harmony are what we need to implement
first, I strongly believe that in this global crisis, it is only right and just for us to
come and unite together as a solid team.

To end my reflection, I sincerely hope that instead of just reflecting about

what each and every one of us have learned through the symposium, let us all
apply it in our daily lives as well. And as for me, I will always live by the quote
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” By
Robert Swan. And I will forever uphold and remember what Neil Armstrong have
said, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”. In order to
help the environment, the greatest change should begin with ourselves first,
people.

Dana Isabelle A. Alfaro

1BSA BLOCK 7

Reflection Paper about the Alay-Lakad 2018

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

-Neil Armstrong
Have you ever felt that blissful feeling wherein despite of tiredness,
fatigue, and exhaustion, there is a certain tingling sensation that tickles your
heart and soul because you have done something that made you feel fulfilled and
happy? Well If you haven’t, I did feel that feeling and trust me, it was one of the
best feelings’ humans are capable of feeling in this lifetime.

As I am currently recalling what occurred that day, I can’t help but actually
imagine how exhausted and restless I was, How I originally wanted to just stop
walking and go home because I am out of breath, and how I kept on motivating
myself to not stop because of the fact that all will be worth it and it will be for a
good cause that will benefit a lot of people, and even myself. The fact that a lot of
schools and universities united to walk for the same sincere reason makes me
really happy and overwhelmed. I have realized that maybe most of the time,
humans are too caught up with their own businesses but then at times wherein
they are needed, they will choose to set aside what they are doing to prioritize
what’s more significant. And honestly, seeing my professors and fellow students
walking side by side with gusto and hope in their faces made me feel bad about
myself because I kept on thinking that I can’t do it anymore. Thinking about those
things really motivated me to just continue walking because I have come to
realized that no matter how exhausted I am feeling, t will soon pass and I will be
able to overcome it by having a strong mind, a faithful heart, and a youthful soul.

With all that being said, I think what I have experienced during the Alay-
Lakad should serve as a lesson and as a reminder that at the end of the day, we
should all keep our heads held high, our hearts strong, and our minds focused
because our problems, hardships, and difficulties shall pass soon. 😊

Dana Isabelle A. Alfaro

1BSA BLOCK 7

Overall Reflection about Civic Welfare Training Services

“Life is not like water, things in life don’t necessarily flow over the shortest
possible route.”

Never in my whole life have I thought about attaining my dreams or

achieving what I’ve always wanted to have, by hook or by crook. I have always
known ever since I was a child that if there’s something I want, then I should
work my mind and heart off to be able to acquire it. I do not believe in using
people to advance in the higher class of the world’s social hierarchy, I do not
believe in taking the easy path towards success and progression, because I have
and I will always believe in the art of hard work and its ability to turn a person into
its best version.

It’s been quite awhile since I started my classes in the CWTS Program,
and I must say that it’s slowly molding me into someone I never thought I could
become. Various realizations, thoughts, and ideas, have been seemingly floating
in my mind, and I badly want to put it not just into words but most significantly,
into actions. And if there is something that’s been stuck in my mind during the
whole time, it is the essence of true hard work, as well as having strong faith and
belief in God while you’re at it. You see, in our present generation wherein
technological advancement and modernization dominates the world, humans are
slowly losing and forgetting how important it is to strive hard and aim for
excellence, and not just settle for mediocrity. We’re too caught up with going with
the flow of this modern life while forgetting the fact that we should live our lives
not by simply flowing around but by making the most out of it through being
productive, faithful, and full of aspirations,

If there’s one thing I won’t forget about CWTS this first semester, then it’s
how it has taught me to work hard and pursue my dreams while also helping
others pursue theirs, and I think that’s beautiful.

Dana Isabelle A. Alfaro 1BSA BLOCK 7

Reflection about Values

“If you don’t stick to your values when they’re being tested, they’re not
values; they’re hobbies.”

- John Stewart

Just like the weather, I personally believe that one’s own values are
changing and dynamic but up to a certain point only. Why? Because we can’t
really say that a certain value will be the same value that we will hold onto in the
near future, one cannot be certain for the reason that are values are constantly
being molded by our personal experiences in life, it is triggered by our
interactions with other people, and it is caused by our perceptions about the
world and its people.

As for me, I would say that my values as of this moment are still quite
unstable because I’m still going through a phase wherein, I’m trying to find
myself, not literally but emotionally and spiritually. I don’t want to act as if I’m sure
about everything because if there is something I’m certain with, It’s the fact that
what I value now, and what my “values” are will change most likely due to the
reason that I am still young and I’ve got tons to experience and in this world, both
the good and bad. But then, what’s significant for now is that whatever my values
are at this moment, I know it’s molding me into someone I have always dreamed
of, and hopefully it will guide me constantly in this journey called “life”.
 Our values in life can make or break us, it can and it might define our
future, who we are now and who we will possibly be, that’s why we should
always be cautious when it comes to choosing what we’re going to believe in and
who are our desired role models. Of course, there’s always room for mistakes but
then, remember that there are room for improvements and betterment as well.

And to you who’s reading this, may your values lead you to the life you’ve
always wanted. 😊