Greatness On Hold 

On Hold, Not Reprived

I always wanted to be great.

Ever since I was a child, I always dreamt big. I wanted to be the first astronaut to walk on the planet Mars. I wanted to be the scientist to cure cancer for good. I wanted to be the President of the Philippines who’s going to change the country in a way Jose Rizal and all the other national heroes would be proud of. I wanted to make a film that would touch people’s lives forever.

And honestly, I still do.

I just have to prioritize more important matters. What important matters, you may ask?

My family.

I love them more than everything else in this world, and I am not gonna allow anyone, especially myself, to ruin our family’s happiness.

I realized something the other day.

The reason why kids have to grow up eventually and give up on their dreams. It’s not like they wanted to, they needed to.

They gave up on their dreams because reality came along and you have a choice of following your dreams or sacrificing it for the well being of others.

Sacrifice is giving up something for your loved ones.

I chose the latter.

At first, I reacted like how any other Filipino teenager would react. I was confused, depressed, and ungrateful. I was disappointed with my parents at first.

But then I realized I was selfish. I should thank them, not spite them for matters uncontrollable. I should be grateful; I should thank them for all their sacrifices.

And so, instead of being a rebellious son, I finally understood them.

I’m not even mad.

It doesn't mean my dreams are dead.

No, not at all.

It just means that my dreams would remain as dreams for a little while longer.

When my times does come, the world should better watch out.

I’m still gonna be great.

It’s inevitable.

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