Humans, created in the image and likeness of God, are now in the peak of their evolution. Gifted with high intellect, adapting capability and strong sense for survival are the traits that give superiority to humans over other animals. If these gifts are our greatest advantage over nature, then we are no more than nature’s pawn.
I believe that what gives us power over nature is our innate spirit. Over the years passing by, nature has ingeniously crafted legions of species and that include us humans. There is a wide variety of critters of nature yet only one stands out to possess power over them. It is man with his spirit.
Human spirit is a strong asset to victory and yet it is also the weak spot of humans. Like everything else that has advantages, it also has disadvantages.
Humans, unlike any other creature, possess this fighting spirit which is essential to total victory in life. With our spirit, we are more formidable in facing problems and fixing errors. This spirit also contributes in our socialization with fellow human beings.
Yet this spirit is so fragile than glass. If broken and torn apart, it is more than hard to mend. It takes another spirit to show us not to give up and that is when healing comes in. We are the masters of our body and soul. It is in us that we survive; it is in us that we triumph, and it is in us now to recover from the wounds to stand and carry on!
This short essay was written by one of my students, Mark V. T. It is a mature, sensible reflection of the triumph of the human spirit. The pictures accompanying the essay were those of some candidates of Men Entice - Mr. Intrams 2002.
Unfortunately, this was the first and the last search for Mr. Intramurals. John Rey went down as the first and the last winner of this fun-filled, entertaining and life-changing experience.
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