Marjorie Maido’s experience at the Inner Conditioning Workshop (ICW) in Bulacan, 48 days ago, was an eye-opening journey that left her both empowered and conflicted. As someone who had always been in tune with her body and mind, Marjorie walked into the workshop with a sense of self-awareness but soon realized that transformation wasn’t just about confidence—it was about learning to coexist with doubt.

Despite the workshop’s encouraging message to believe in her talents, Marjorie found herself trapped in a paradox. She said, “I am empowered, yet I find myself pursuing perfection, overly criticizing everything I do.” It’s a struggle many can relate to—achieving great things yet still feeling the weight of self-doubt creeping in.

People around her seemed to see her as someone destined for success, a perception that only added to the pressure. They asked about her plans, seemingly curious but, as Marjorie put it, “I couldn’t trust whether they were asking because they cared or because they wanted to insult me.” It was this realization that led her to understand a crucial lesson: “We don’t have to reveal our plans to anybody. Not everyone will be happy with your success.”

Yet, despite these internal and external challenges, Marjorie found value in the workshop. When frustration takes hold, she now practices breathing exercises to release her worries. “The ICW didn’t teach me to chase perfection,” she reflects. “It taught me to embrace my doubts because small doses of doubt are good. Without them, we become unteachable.” Marjorie understands that doubt doesn’t diminish her abilities—it keeps her grounded and open to growth.

This journey of self-discovery also taught her to listen closely—not just to others, but to that small voice inside herself. “There will always be someone more knowledgeable than you,” she acknowledges. “If you want to get the best of everything, you learn to listen.”

In the end, Marjorie embraced a valuable truth: it’s not the things we do that we regret, but the things we don’t do. The ICW has become more than just an experience for her; it’s a mindset, a guide in her quest for progress. This shift in perspective has also influenced her role within SEA Inc., where the principles learned at the workshop now serve as the operating system of the IPAT-SIAD program—a program designed to shape the growth and progress of communities.

Marjorie’s story is a reminder that transformation isn’t about eliminating doubt; it’s about learning to coexist with it, using it to fuel growth, and stepping forward, no matter how uncertain the path may seem.