Loosen Up
While on a tricycle ride from Philcoa to Krus na Ligas in Quezon City, my conscience suddenly stirred and talked to me. “You know, you’re too rigid. You play too much by the book,” he said. “Loosen up more.” Now, I don’t know for the life of me why my conscience would strike up a conversation on a tricycle-he usually prefers to talk to me on jeepney rides-but he did have a strong point. Come to think of it, I might have a knack for having realizations while commuting. But I digress. My conscience was right. I am too rigid. My dear mother has often told me that as well. Tita Rose, a Jungian psychologist, also said the same thing when she saw my drawing of a tree for a personality test (She didn’t know I drew it before she said that). Even Nhinya said something along those lines while munching on fries last night. Sigh. As much as I’d hate to admit it, they’re right. I guess I’ve always known it too. Why else would my conscience suggest it? My inner wisdo