WEEK 4 - Reflection

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Reflection

In our synchronous (live) class discussion, we talked about the importance of loving yourself. We cannot give what we do not have, and the same goes with loving other people (whether it is family, friends, significant other, etc.). Being single is not something to be ashamed of, and it doesn't mean that if other people are in a relationship or they have a boyfriend or girlfriend, they are better or happier than you. It does not make you less of a person or less worthy if you are single, and people should not rush into a relationship if it is not really the right relationship, or the one meant for them.
Listen to the song and pay attention to the LYRICS of the song which gives the message. Reflect on the song and answer the question/s that follow.


QUESTIONS:
1. What is the song all about? Give support to your answers by citing specific lines/lyrics from the song.

    "Minsan, parang 'di pag-ibig ang sagot kahit na, sa pag-iisa ay nababagot. Aanhin,ko ang paghahanap ng magmamahal kung sa sarili ko'y 'di pa masaya". Yeng Constantino's "Ako Muna" is a song about putting yourself first. "Mabuti nang mag-isa nang makilala ko muna ang sarili. Pag-ibig muna para sa akin." This song is about accepting yourself first, making yourself a priority, and loving yourself first. It was said in the song that despite being alone is scary, we should learn how to love ourselves first before we love someone else.

2. Share your insights, realizations and learnings on the discussion forum after reflecting on this song. 

    Listening to this song, I realized that in order to love other people, I must first learn how to love myself. It is necessary to be able to accept yourself before you start accepting other people in. Being able to love yourself will help you know how you should love others and how we should be loved, as it is what we deserve. Back then, I used to think that it is very important to love yourself since you will be the only real constant in your life, because even if you pass on from this world, it will only be you who's there by your side. But then, being able to prioritize yourself and knowing your worth is far more than just to know you're fully capable of loving others, it is also being able to get the true love we deserve, the one that other types of relationships cannot give us.

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