Jen Hazel Llanes

     Life, as we humans know it, is multifaceted and defined based on perspective. That is why it is important to see what life is like for each person. Not the kind of life that we have from day to day, but what life is in a holistic sense.       There are several layers to life. Ultimately, we are only pure consciousness. Beyond thought, emotions, and bodily sensations, we are simply consciousness. I know this because when I have gotten into deep meditations, I reach that pure consciousness. I believe that everyone, in his or her essence, is this non-reactionary, non-identified self. This is our most basic layer of self, even though we cannot seem to reach it easily as adults. However, infants seem to be in this state automatically.       Beyond our thoughts are our emotions. Emotions, like thoughts, are reactions most of the time to circumstances. They are also connected to the body through hormones and chemical reactions wi...

It is a time to commemorate the birth of our school. There is a great deal of activities , boundless excitement and anticipation that awaits participants in different activities. Preparation starts ahead of time.  It has activities like the Parade, Awarding, and the most awaited Field Demonstration where all students in every year level show their talent in dancing. The judges will pick one year level   for the girls and one for the boys. The winners will receive cash prize. As a grade 10 student, this is our last High School Day as a Junior High School Students. It's sad to think that we girls never in our Junior High School have ever experienced winning in this competition but I have to accept that fact at least we enjoyed even though it is tiring. The HS day is postponed because of the virus NCOV but it is for the safety of the students so it is a bit saddening. Although i'm looking forward for announcement that the HS day will still be celebrated ...