How do I see my role as an educated person in this period of our country’s history

There many aspects of our being a nation in which a number of Filipinos could express dissatisfaction. Whether in the cultural, political, or economic sphere it would seem that the society is enveloped in a corrupt system. But I understand getting out of this awful system entails a complex communitarian effort and I see myself as inadequate to make a considerable move towards positive transformation. Sometimes I nearly feel hopeless and reject the idea of participating in some advocacies. For example, during the past election I did not have the enthusiasm to join the poll watching but I just took part in this activity out of compassion for others who need to be helped in their efforts.

But there is still light amidst the darkness that I see. I find as part of that light, a tiny shimmering radiance in my own self. There is still something that I can contribute to help our country. And this causes serious reflection upon what would be my role as an educated person. I would be one of the catalysts for change, I think, in the aspect of imparting what I learn and believe. Thus I have to share my ideas with others especially with the common people whenever the subject matter and the occasion allow for discussing relevant issues. This action would involve explaining my ideas in a manner which is comprehensive to the level of understanding the people encounter.

Aside from sharing my ideas in casual talks, what I find more important and more imperative is the way I live my life as a form of witness to the principles that I hold valuable. There is really a great implication when others see my way of acting as a form of witnessing to the ideals because this would the best evidence to everything that I uttered. And this is an effective way of persuading people to open their eyes to realities of our country to do action for conversion and transformation of the prevailing difficult situation.