Philosophical Reflection
Written by: Sem. Dale Andrew S. Aguihap
2nd Year Philosophy | Servites
Months ago, I had bought a new motorcycle for the sake of leisure and so that
I can use it for my daily errands and other side businesses when I am outside
the seminary. I had loved it and got used to it and then there was a time I
that went on long rides to escape my problems and just go wherever it takes
me to a happy and relaxing place. I cared for my motorcycle so much that I
spent more time with it rather than just staying at home and doing nothing.
After a couple of months, I figured in an accident with my motorcycle and I
was rushed to the hospital with some minor injuries including a couple of
bruises to my body, and that my beloved motorcycle had scrapes and
scratches in its body fairings but it was fine. At that time I was in a state of
shock because my prized motorcycle had many damages. I was unable to ride
for a long period of time until I fully recovered. I wondered: could I ever ride
again? Would I be traumatized if that would happen again? Would I still
enjoy the happiness that I have felt before? With all these doubts in my head,
I became restless. It made me think that I could never feel what I have felt
before.
After two months of healing, I got up and was recovered. I felt great and
replenished. With the help of resting and therapy, I was able to get back up
and tried to ride again. But then, I was taking my time at first because of the
experience that I had and that I was cautious. But with the help of friends
and family I was able to feel the support that I needed to push myself in
getting back to my rhythm just like before in riding my motorcycle again. At
last I was able to enjoy again the joys of riding my motorcycle with the speed
and adrenaline that rushes in me every time I pull the throttle and bank hard
in corners that made me like a pro rider.
Now, I was able to understand that even though you fall at times, you must
stand back and fight back even in doubts and fears of being knocked down
again. I realized that even though at times we don’t want to miss or loss the
things or feeling that we love, the important matter is that we enjoyed it, we
savoured it, and we have experienced it even for a while but still we have to
relish our memory of doing it. Thus, persistence prevails when all else fails.