Momi Ching’s Review
on the Book,
The
by
Teacher Nelia
The events that happened on September 28 & 29 in the year 2004 was quite vague to me, inspite of the many pieces of information I gathered and the discussions I heard about what transpired over the years. Recently, I came across a book during a book launch held at Makati Sports Club on September 30, 2008. The book is entitled, The Pearl Principle, Ang Diwa ng Perlas ng Silanganan authored by an educator, Nelia Cruz Sarcol, better known as, Teacher Nelia.
As I read the book, a window of hope opened up for me. I could vividly see and feel what transpired during those two (2) days when a throng of 518 people was given a question as simple as,
“WHAT IS YOUR DREAM FOR YOUR COUNTRY?”
Simple as it may seem, it sparked & ignited a magical reaction from this big group of ordinary Filipinos just like you & me. This was the beginning of an endless discussion about the dreams of people and the great love for the country. I could just imagine the pouring of their pent-up emotions kept in their hearts for a long time but could not find the right venue to unleash them until that fateful event when anything goes but everything matters!
Surprisingly but expectedly, the big group painted a beautiful picture of the
The components of the beautiful portrait of the
· each participant’s ROLE in converting the Filipino dream into a reality
· The People’s VISION
The
Soaring &
Tenacious
Republic
Instituted by
Nation-loving
Generations of
Passionate
Ethical
Action-driven
Results-oriented
Leaders of
Society
· The People’s
We T.E.A.C.H.
Train the Tenets of the Pearly Principle
Engage
Assess
Create Opportunities &
Harness individuals
· The People’s STRATEGIES
We D.R.E.A.M.
Discover who you really are.
Reinvent yourself
Energize yourself
Act on your 4 Ps:
ü Pray for discernment
ü Plan your course of action
ü Persist on achieving your plan
ü Pursue your dream with passion
ü
Manage yourself. Be driven by SUCCESS
ü Sense of
ü Urgency
ü Competence
ü Congruence
ü Enlightenment
ü Self-sacrifice
ü Service
· The Ten (10) TENETS of a true Filipino Philosophy that will serve as a guide to a way of life aligned to the People’s Vision:
1) Adversity is the catalyst of growth and success.
2) Transformation is the proactive engagement of one’s sphere of influence.
3) Every person has inherent gifts that can be used to overcome challenges.
4) People can reinvent themselves at will.
5) Introspection is the key to unlocking the right core values that guide our discernment for change.
6) Self-sufficiency is a philosophy that we can nurture to eradicate mendicant behavior.
7) Personal success is only a means to an end: making the world a better place.
8) Success is measured by the number of people whose lives have improved because of our existence.
9) Wealth accumulation is only justified when it is re-channeled to uplift the quality of life of communities through purposeful intervention.
10) Change begins from within . . .change begins with me.
When all of these components were put in their right perspective, the big question that followed was:
“WHAT’S NEXT?”
With this question, forty two (42) leaders were commissioned to further their new found cause with a weapon to guide them through a long journey. Each of them received in the palm of his hand, the symbol of hope and transformation . ..
The
After having read that inspiring book when it was launched in September of 2008, I have the same question, “What’s next?’ Surprisingly, my question was supported when I received a telephone call last year, from an old man who was a participant during that September, 2004 asking whatever happened to that event after 5 years. He said something like, “Sayang naman iyong “euphoria na na build up nuong panahon na iyon!
Yes, that euphoria is still continuing to build up! I am a strong believer that everything will happen at the right time. God will direct and guide us when an endeavor is about to reach a tipping-point because it is written.
There is this common expression,
“ABANGAN ANG SUSUNOD NA KABANATA”!
Sounds familiar?
