B10:52
It felt wrong to decline offers before.
Mali sa pakiramdam ang humindi dati.
I feared disappointing others, you know?
Natatakot akong madismaya sila, alam mo?
My schedule often overflowed with tasks.
Madalas punung-puno ang iskedyul ko.
Then exhaustion would truly take hold.
Tapos, matindi ang pagod na nararamdaman.
I started practicing small, clear responses.
Nagsimula akong magsanay ng maliliit, malinaw na sagot.
"I appreciate that, but I can't this time."
"Salamat, pero hindi ko kaya ngayon."
It felt a little strange at first.
Medyo kakaiba noong una.
But a lightness began to build inside.
Pero gumaan ang pakiramdam ko.
Protecting my energy became a priority.
Naging prioridad ang pagprotekta sa lakas ko.
It means honoring my own capacity.
Ibig sabihin, iginagalang ko ang kakayahan ko.
Now, my "yes" feels truly authentic.
Ngayon, ang "oo" ko ay totoo na.
This journey feels hopeful and right.
Ang paglalakbay na ito ay may pag-asa at tama.
JE
Finding My Voice, Gently
by @jenny_talks