What dreams are you building today?

Some people cried when they read my health challenge story.

They didn't know that behind the smile, the replies on their hellos, and the responses that I gave when they asked for help, I was fighting a battle.

They said they cried because in spite of what I was going through, I continue to be me as if life is "normal."

To add, they cried because I chose to share what I have been through.

Everyone is struggling. Yet you put a brave face on because you see your friends smiling on their posts.

We have become experts in curating our own content on social. You have reasons for that.

To me, sharing that post had a simple goal: if you think you need to step back and check on yourself, please do.

You think you need a health check? Go get those tests.

You think you have been doing too much work and less sleep? If you die tomorrow, your employer or client will replace you, sooner or later.

"How are you, really?" Should be answered by you and only you with clarity.

Another lesson I learned from what happened to me: all of us are given wake-up calls. Few are able to be aware of them, let alone consider listening to the calls.

If your wake-up call is up, take it.

So here I am, going back to life that was put on hold. Thankful and grateful to you who prayed for me (wow you guys are a lot), made their presence felt through food and online games (I realized I suck at Scrabble), and looked out for me. I pray for you every day because it's the best gift I could do to repay you.

The photo above is a 100-piece puzzle that my brother bought.

Excited to build new dreams.

You’re exceptional,

Ann Kristine

Nuclear Power Plant of Happiness

P.S.: Ikaw, what dreams are you building today?