Dear jhai,

Dear Jhai,

What a blast Thursday! Wala koy laing mabuhat kundi sige ra og katawa BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA 😭 even caught on camera akong pag ambak kay naka-shot gyud tawn sa bola 😆. But for real, our last facilitation about group influence was super fun and engaging.

During the activity, grabe gyud among teamwork. Ga tinabangay gyud mi tanan para ma-transfer ang pingpong ball and maka-shot sa pikas. Of course, competitive sad mi BWAHAHAHA but in a fun way. Even though dili kami ang overall champion, I still felt so proud sa among group.

I realized that I couldn’t have done all that alone. Everything we achieved was because of our cooperation, communication, and support for each other. That’s when it really hit me—group influence is real. The energy of the group pushed me to do more than I thought I could.

Dear Jhai,

Dear Jhai,

Our facilitation about aggression and prejudice was honestly one of the most fun and memorable experiences I’ve had. I didn’t expect to enjoy it this much, but from the start, I was already hooked. The short acting scene inspired by Kung Fu Panda really caught my attention seeing how Po was bullied for being different made the topic feel real and easy to understand. It reminded me how prejudice can start from something as simple as judging someone who doesn’t fit the “usual.”

During the activity, our Scrabble game made everything even more exciting. It was such a creative way to learn, but I won’t lie, I was sooo nervous 😭 because I’m not confident with my spelling skills. When it was time to start , I kept overthinking and worrying I might mess up, so I decided to go last huhu. But at the same time, I could feel how our group was supporting each other, and that made me feel a little more at ease.

What made it even more special was that despite my fear, we ended up winning as champions hehe. It made me realize that even when I doubt myself, being part of a supportive group can really make a difference. At the end of the day, I didn’t just learn about aggression and prejudice, I also experienced how teamwork, encouragement, and understanding can overcome fear and pressure. And honestly, that’s something I’ll remember more than just the lesson itself 🤍

Dear Jhai,

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Dear Jhai,

During our facilitation on social beliefs and judgment, I realized how easily we form opinions about others based on limited information. Sometimes we don’t even notice it, but our beliefs and assumptions can influence how we treat people, even unconsciously.

It made me reflect on my own thoughts—how often I’ve judged someone before knowing the full story, or assumed things because of stereotypes or first impressions. The facilitation reminded me that social beliefs aren’t just ideas in our headsthey shape our interactions, our decisions, and the way we see the world.

Dear Jhai,

During our facilitation on social thinking, I realized how much our thoughts about others are shaped by what we see, hear, and experience. Watching the activities made me notice how quickly we make judgments, sometimes without even realizing it, and how our own perspectives can influence the way we interpret other people’s actions.

Dear Jhai,

Dear Jhai,

Our discussion about helping and peacemaking made me reflect on our family’s annual tradition of giving food to our community, especially every Christmas. I know it’s not something big or grand, and maybe to others it may seem small, but for us, it means a lot. It’s something we’ve continued doing every year, not for recognition, but simply because we want to share what we have.

We don’t usually document or post about it on social media because helping, for us, has always been quiet and sincere. But this time, I chose to share a video because I’m proud of it. Proud that despite it being simple, we still choose to show up and give. Through our discussion, I realized that helping and peacemaking don’t always have to be extraordinary acts. Sometimes, peace begins with small, consistent acts of kindness done with a genuine heart.

Dear Jhai,

I used to make decisions just to fit in, worrying too much about what others thought and trying to meet their expectations. But I’ve realized that the most important thing is choosing what truly makes you happy. Pursuing Psychology, my dream course, reminded me that following my own path matters more than following the crowd. I’ve also learned how important it is to surround yourself with people who genuinely support you, who lift you up, and who celebrate your choices rather than judge them. This discussion about conformity made me reflect on how easy it is to go along with others, but true growth and happiness come from trusting yourself and your own voice.

Dear Jhai,

Our discussion on prejudice and aggression really stayed with me. I realized that these things don’t always start in big, obvious ways, they often begin with words, small comments, or “jokes” that hurt without people noticing. One of my biggest takeaways was simple but meaningful: if you don’t have anything nice to say, just shut up. It made me reflect on how choosing our words or choosing silence can actually prevent prejudice from turning into aggression.

This discussion helped me understand that attitudes are powerful, and once they are expressed through words, they can influence how others think and act. I’m learning that being mindful of what I say is already a step toward being kinder and more understanding. Sometimes, the most respectful thing we can do is pause, think, and choose not to add harm to the situation.

Dear Jhai,

Saturday reminded me how good it feels to work with people who truly show up. Our Spot the Imposter presentation flowed so naturally because we trusted each other and worked as one. Everyone played their part, and it made our message about attitudes and persuasion feel clear and meaningful. I’m proud of how we turned a simple activity into something engaging and reflective. It wasn’t just a presentation, it was a moment where teamwork really shined.

Dear Jhai,

Last Friday’s group huddle was actually kind of amazing. Watching my friends work together made me realize how different our minds are, yet how we complement each other. Some of them were super organized, some threw out ideas I hadn’t even thought of, and a few of us were just bouncing thoughts around until something clicked.

Dear Jhai,

Sometimes I forget that the world I’m reacting to isn’t exactly how it is, but how I see it. I tend to judge situations quickly, and without realizing it, my beliefs add meaning that may not even be true. One small action, one silence, and I already assume something negative.

Because of that, my attitude changes. I become cautious, distant, or anxious, and my behavior follows. This made me realize that the way I see the world shapes how I respond to it. It’s not always the situation that affects me, but my interpretation of it.

Dear Jhai,

I need to tell you something. You’re your own biggest competitor. It’s not the people around you, it’s not the situations—it’s you. That part of you that overthinks, doubts, and fears… sometimes it feels like it’s going to take over completely. And honestly, I’m scared. Scared that one day your dark side might win, that your thoughts will control you before you even notice.

But here’s what I’ve realized. Situations themselves are mostly neutral. People don’t always mean harm. It’s how your mind interprets things—your intuition, your fast judgments—that shapes how you feel and act. In a way, you’re both the hero and the anti-hero in your own story. Sometimes your mind creates problems that aren’t even real, but that doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re aware.

Every time you notice that inner struggle, you have a choice: let fear control you, or pause and respond differently. Growth comes from confronting yourself, not avoiding yourself. So please, Jhai… be more gentle with yourself. You’re doing your best, and that’s enough.

And maybe, just maybe, recognizing your own anti-hero is the first step to becoming the hero you want to be…

Dear Jhai,

You were once just a child who deserved love without conditions. Somewhere along the way, you forgot that. Low self-esteem taught you to grow quiet, to choose distance, to believe that being alone was easier than being seen. You learned how to protect yourself by pulling away even from family, even from warmth.

But look at you now.

Learning how to love yourself slowly brought you back to people. When you began to treat yourself with kindness, you also learned how to appreciate the presence of others. The world felt softer when you stopped seeing yourself as unworthy of connection.

You realized that the self does not grow alone. It grows in laughter, in shared moments, in the people who stay. Surrounding yourself with good souls became a reflection of healing—not weakness, but self-respect.

This is the self in a social world: a child learning again, a heart opening, and a life shaped by love, within and around you. 🤍