The Inner Conditioning Workshop (ICW) in New Lucena has become a transformative space for participants to reflect, grow, and find clarity through mindfulness and meditation. As the participants shared their weekly experiences, it became clear that these practices were profoundly impacting their daily lives, allowing them to navigate life’s challenges with newfound resilience and strength.

PB Galache: Finding Focus Amidst Chaos

“I’ve encountered so many challenges these past few weeks, but I faced them all and did my best. Just today, I meditated, and it really helped clear my mind, allowing me to focus much better.”

PB Galache’s experience highlights the power of meditation in managing life’s hurdles. Despite the chaos, this practice has helped him clear his mind and maintain focus on what matters most.

Secretary Lacdo-o: Overcoming Mental Overload

“Don’t overthink too much. I’m experiencing it now, but I am trying to overcome it through prayers.”

Secretary Lacdo-o shares a lesson in combating overthinking. With prayer and mindfulness, he’s learning to conquer the mental clutter that so often overwhelms us in daily life.

Kagawad Roda: Compassionate Listening and Purposeful Living

“Listen to others without critiquing or judging them. Live with purpose.”

In her reflection, Kagawad Roda emphasizes the importance of listening without judgment and living with intention. Her words serve as a reminder that mindfulness helps us be better listeners and live more purposefully.

Ma’am Divina: Faith in the Face of Challenges

“Challenges happen, but what’s important is your faith in God, knowing that nothing is impossible.”

For Ma’am Divina, faith is a guiding force. Her reflection shows how trust in a higher power enables her to face adversity with courage, knowing that even the impossible can be overcome.

Secretary Edombingo: Focus and Faith as Anchors

“I am practicing focusing on my work and am ready to help others in the community by putting God at the center of everything.”

Secretary Edombingo’s reflection emphasizes the importance of staying centered in faith while focusing on his work and community service.

Kagawad Torre: Meditation Amidst a Busy Life

“It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’ve managed well because I practice heart and mind meditation. It helps me relax and feel better. Every day, I just keep going.”

Despite her hectic schedule, Kagawad Torre credits heart and mind meditation for helping her stay relaxed and grounded, enabling her to handle life’s demands with a calm demeanor.

Kagawad Sucayan: Health as True Wealth

“Health is wealth. It’s tough when you’re sick because everything you want to do becomes impossible. But thanks to meditation, I’ve managed to keep going. I never lost hope that I’d be okay.”

Kagawad Sucayan’s reflection resonates deeply with the timeless truth that health is wealth. Meditation has helped her maintain hope and resilience through her health struggles.

PB Monares: Mastering Temper Through Meditation

“My temper was tested, but I didn’t let it win. I constantly remind myself not to let things ruin my day. I just meditate and pray.”

PB Monares’ reflection highlights how meditation and prayer have been essential tools in maintaining emotional control, even when faced with daily frustrations.

Some participants show Perseverance in their daily lives:

Liza: “This week, I’m happy because my husband came home. Despite the hurdles in life, I keep moving forward.”

Liza’s joy at her husband’s return reflects how small yet significant moments in life can renew a sense of hope and persistence.

Aida: “No matter how busy I am, I never forget to give thanks to God and for life. Not everything is about happiness; we need to go through trials to learn and grow.”

Aida reminds us that life’s lessons often come from trials, not just joy. Her gratitude for both the good and challenging moments keeps her grounded.

Elsa: “I keep going, even with all the problems I face. With God’s grace, I push through. No matter the challenge, we can overcome if we keep doing good for our family and community.”

Elsa’s strength is rooted in her unwavering faith, and her dedication to family and community is what helps her persist through life’s toughest challenges.

Christine: “Thanks to ICW, I feel empowered. Now I strive for our association to be more active and to receive more training opportunities.”

Empowered by ICW, Christine is determined to take proactive steps in leading her association toward growth and opportunities for development.

While other participants believed that their Life’s Journey is through the Lens of ICW.  

Kelly: “Life is exhausting and difficult, but we keep fighting. Challenges are unavoidable, but I trust that everything will lead somewhere.”

Kelly captures the universal truth of perseverance. Even in life’s most exhausting moments, she remains hopeful that the journey has a purpose.

Divine: “As long as I’m alive, I’ll keep going. We have so many responsibilities, but that’s life. While pursuing our goals, challenges will come, but we’ll overcome them.”

Divine reflects on resilience, speaking about how responsibilities and challenges are a natural part of life, yet they are all surmountable with determination.

Merlinda: “ICW has opened my eyes to the realities of our society—the government’s systems and how they affect people’s lives.”

For Merlinda, the ICW has not only brought personal growth but has also awakened her to societal issues, encouraging her to think critically about the systems that shape communities.

Ellen: “This week, I’ve learned the value of family. They are the ones who will support you no matter what. Despite our differences, we have a close bond, and I’m grateful for their presence through ups and downs.”

Ellen’s heartfelt reflection on family underscores the importance of kinship in navigating life’s challenges. Despite differing views, her family remains her strongest source of support.

The reflections from New Lucena’s ICW participants highlight the transformative power of mindfulness, meditation, and self-reflection. Each individual’s journey is unique, but they all share a common thread—navigating life’s challenges with patience, grace, and inner strength.

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Quote of the Week:

“Meditation doesn’t erase life’s problems; it gives us the strength to face them with a clear mind and an open heart.”