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Almost every individual would have an ambition in life. Ambition leads us to a definite aim in life, which would enable us to be more focused and help us to strive to reach that goal we have in our selves.

Ambitions would differ from person to person. Some may want to be social servants, while others to be into arts and crafts and so on. It all depends on one`s choice and interests as to what one would like to become in life when they reach a particular stage.

My ambition in life is to join the army. I would love myself to be an army officer. I know it is not very easy, but serving the nations and its people is my dream. I have read in many books and seen in many movies about the life of an army officer and I understand that it is very very tough to become one, but I love my country and would love to serve and protect the people of my country. It is the army and navy officers who guard us day and night and they are the ones who help us to stay out of danger when a war or crises occurs. Though they are away from their families, they make sure of the safety of the people of the nation. They sacrifice so many things in their lives to keep an eye and protect the people of a country.

I would love to be one and serve my country and protect the people of my nation. With many wars and fights occurring these days, I understand that things are very tough, but yet I would love to be a part of the great Indian Army and contribute whatever I could to safeguard my nation and its people from all the dangers that they might face. Being in the army is an honor and pride and I am proud of myself to say that I would like to join the army and serve the country.

My Ambition In LifeEvery person a man or a woman has one or the other ambition in life. It is always a good thing to have an ambition in one's life. A man or woman without an ambition is really an unfortunate person because his life is just like a ship without a rudder. It is at the mercy of winds and will be tosses hither and thither aimlessly. As it does not have any set destination. It will reach nowhere. Without any set aim a person can achieve nothing in his life. An ambition is very essential in one's life. Only having an ambition is not enough. A person should also work hard to achieve his ambition. There is no doubt if one makes vigorous efforts one is sure to achieve his aim in life sooner or later. Without making any efforts man cannot realize anything in life. Different persons have different ambitions in their lives. It differs from man to man. Some persons want to get wealth. Others want to achieve fame still others want to service to the mankind. Some want to become doctors, while others want to become engineers. Some want to become business men and others like to pursue a political career. Still others may like to become lawyers. My ambition of life is to become a teacher. I do not want wealth. I do not want to lead the glamourous life of an actor. But I want to serve my country in a very humble capacity. Nearly 70% of the Pakistanis are illiterate. I want to educated my countrymen. I really feel that I can serve my fellomen best by becoming a teacher. This is inspite of the fact that teachers in our country are ill paid. But money is not my main motto in life. A teacher is the real friend. Philosopher and guide of the students. He serves the cause of education. According to Plato education is the turning of the inner eye towards light. The teacher removes the ignorance from the minds of his students. I

want to realize the same ideals in my life as a teacher for which great men like Socrates, Plato and Aristotle had worked throughout their life. I realize that if we are able to remove ignorance illiteracy and superstitions from our country we can develop it into a great country. I possess that zeal of a missionary for this profession and I know that if I join it the ambition of my life will be fulfilled greatly. I shall not only teach my students the theoretical education but I would try my best to develop their character. I shall try to instill the true spirit of nationalism and patriotism in my students. I shall also teach them to perform their duties first rather than hanker after their rights. I shall try to inculcate in my students a desire of learning the truth and lead to noble and virtuous life.

Becoming a Chefi was at college today and been ask if i could write an essay about cooking.. so here you go:

Choosing cooking as your carrier. Becoming a chef.

I always wanted to be passionate about what I do. I wanted to be able to get through challenges; I wanted to do what I really like to do. 7 years ago I started my catering experience.

I started working as part of waiting on team. Carrying plates wasn’t my favourite thing, in fact I never liked it, but it was one of the ways to get in to the kitchen. After waiting on for over a year I decided to go inside and learn how to cook. I liked cooking at home since I was little but never get a chance to work in the “proper” kitchen.

It was hard, I think every beginning is hard in whatever you want to do or achieve. Becoming a chef was harder. After around two years of experiencing kitchens there is a time that you start to think if you really want to cook. If you’re strong enough you will overcome it and hopefully it will never get back to you. You need to understand that there is no job like it. You may say – you can tell that about any other job. Yes, but there is no other so intense, so unforgiving, so stressful and so hard.There are basic skills needed even before you start to learn how to cook. They are – being organized, never give up, there is always something to do, and finally – willingness to learn and experience. With time you get more - learn how to be less forward and then push forward.

The most important factor about being a chef – you cannot cook and not like it. Cooking it’s not work, It’s a state of art. You won’t become a good chef if you won’t listen to your head chef, mentor etc. If you want to cook remember to be happy. There are so many people around the world with so many different cuisines that it’s simply impossible to learn how to cook everything. That’s another thing that makes it more exciting.

Chef – that is the title to be proud of, it feel’s that way also. The better you are, more...

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My ambition is to open and run a small fine dining place doing

business at a level of excellence whereby it could be revered in the

Michelin Guide.

Published every year in over a dozen countries, the Michelin Guide is

the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide which

awards a star to those deserving restaurants listed in its famous Red

Guide. 

The guide awards one to three stars to a small number of restaurants

of outstanding quality. One star signifies a “very good cuisine in its

category”; a two-star ranking represents “excellent cuisine, worth a

detour”, and three stars are awarded to restaurants offering

“exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey”.

To begin my career path I shall enrol in the full course Grand Diploma

at the French cooking school Le Cordon Bleu in London. And to do so

I must provide a high school diploma to attend along with a letter of

motivation to qualify for acceptance.

Le Cordon Bleu teaches students to master the classic French

techniques of Cuisine and Pâtisserie in a systematic manner. I will

earn a Diplôme de Cuisine and a Diplôme de Pâtisserie and with

diligence and hard work, I can obtain the highly acclaimed passport to

the Culinary World - Le Grand Diplôme. 

The inclusive course extends over nine months taking me through

cuisine and patisserie to learn basic techniques of being in a kitchen,

in hand with fishmongers, butchers and grocers who provide the

knowledge that I will draw on at will as I take in how to make French

food from the basics, through stages at both the intermediary and

superior levels. And finishing up in a final event when I shall be

examined on my ability to cater an afternoon tea party and a formal

dinner to determine what I have learned and created on my own

during class time and in league with teamwork in a commercial

kitchen setting.

Furthermore the school offers to its graduates internships at its own

Le Cordon Bleu catering branches or elsewhere as best suits and...READ FULL DOCUMENT

2.

My name is Kenneth Jerome Verrette, I am 23 years of age. I am

currently attending The Art Institute of Dallas acquiring my

Associates in Applied Science under Culinary Arts. I was always in the

kitchen as a kid. I love to cook a variety of foods. There have only

been a handful of dishes that I have prepared that were not up to par.

I chose to take a cooking class in high school over other electives. So

let see as to why I was destined to become a chef from a child. 

I love to cook. Growing up, I would always be in the kitchen, and it

didn’t matter as to whose house that I was in. I would always ask if

there was something that I could do to help out. I remember one

Thanksgiving when I was at my Grandmother’s house and it was my

job to make the mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes. I think that was

some of the most fun that I have had in the kitchen. It ended up being

the hit of the evening. When I got out of high school I didn’t touch the

cooking side of things for a couple of years. I actually specialized in

weapons and missiles while I was in the military. But when I got out

because I got disabled I knew that I had to go to school because I

couldn’t sit behind a desk again. I had done that before and I knew

that I couldn’t sit behind a desk for 8 hours a day or more, I needed to

be active. The day that I went to look into enrolling into this school,

the individual gave me a tour of the school. When we got back to his

desk and I knew that I was going to enroll and I signed the papers and

knew that I just entered the career that I was destined to be in.

I love to cook. I have cooked many of different dishes from around the

world and I am always interested in new dishes to cook at home with

my girlfriend. It is always fun cooking something new and tasting it

for the first time after it has been prepared. I go out to eat

occasionally and the food is good but there is something better about

eating at home something that I have prepared myself. I would much

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History Portraits of Women of Malolos Historical Places 

History of Women of Malolos

Malolos, capital town of Bulacan, was seat of Asia's First Republic whenFilipinos declared themselves independent from Spanish dominion in 1899. It was a town of so many heroes and great men along its enclaves, among which are the 20 Women of Malolos. On December 12, 1888, 20 young women from the Chinese-mestizo families of Malolos, Bulacan–the Reyeses, Tantocos, Tanchangcos, Tiongsons, Uitangcoys, petitioned the newly-arrived Gov. Gen. Valeriano Weyler to allow the opening of a night school - at their own expense where they could learn to read and write Spanish, the language which would eradicate friar domination and put them in touch with liberal ideas current in Europe. With Weyler;s blessing and over the objections of the friar curate, the school opened in early 1889. The audacity and the success of these women did not go unnoticed. But the women's greatest adulation came from Dr. Jose Rizal in his letter of February 22, 1889, "Sa Mga Kababayang Dalaga Sa Malolos." The Women of Malolos were of the breed who looked at far horizons and thought of country above self, who stood up for what is right and just over what is merely convenient, who planned and acted not only for the future and the next generation, who decisively acted on their mouthed good intentions (Jaime C. Laya, Former Chairman, NCCA)

The Women of Malolos Foundation Inc. was established on December 12, 1999 to honor and memorialize the 20 Women of Malolos whose commitment to freedom, self-sacrifice, and indomitable zeal are not only outstanding but worthy of emulation and transmission to our present generation.

Our Mission To organize activities and programs that will promote the strength of character exemplified by the 20 Women of Malolos, the values embodied in the letter of Rizal, and the nationalist heritage of Malolos, which was a center of both the Reform and Revolutionary Period in Philippine History. 

Our Vision Is a movement of people with affinity to Malolos dedicated to the preservation and promotion of pride in its history and heritage for the future generation.

Our Goals• Put up a monument for the 20 Women of Malolos to honor their role in our history • Establish a Museum for the Women of Malolos • Complete the enlistment and registration of all the descendants of the 20 women of Malolos• Preserve, revive, and promote the dying arts, crafts, and culinary legacy of the 20 Women of Malolos • Develop historic Malolos into an important tourist destination• Hold annual parades, literary contests, seminars and forums • Establish a National Award to deserving women who exemplify the essence of Rizal's letter to the Women of Malolos • Publish a book detailing he life and time of each of the 20 Women of Malolos

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Any info about Malolos women these days!

To the Young Women of Malolos: Summary and AnalysisJose Rizal’s legacy to Filipino women is embodied in his famous essay entitled, “To the Young Women of Malolos,” where he addresses all kinds of women – mothers, wives, the unmarried, etc. and expresses everything that he wishes them to keep in mind. 

SUMMARY

“To the Women of Malolos” was originally written in Tagalog.  Rizal penned this writing when he was in London, in response to the request of Marcelo H. del Pilar.  The salient points contained in this letter are as follows:

1. The rejection of the spiritual authority of the friars – not all of the priests in the country that time embodied the true spirit of Christ and His Church.  Most of them were corrupted by worldly desires and used worldly methods to effect change and force discipline among the people.2. The defense of private judgment3. Qualities Filipino mothers need to possess – as evidenced by this portion of his letter, Rizal is greatly concerned of the welfare of the Filipino children and the homes they grow up in.4. Duties and responsibilities of Filipino mothers to their children5. Duties and responsibilities of a wife to her husband – Filipino women are known to be submissive, tender, and loving.  Rizal states in this portion of his letter how Filipino women ought to be as wives, in order to preserve the identity of the race.6. Counsel to young women on their choice of a lifetime partner

RIZAL’S MESSAGE TO FILIPINO WOMEN

Jose Rizal was greatly impressed by the fighting spirit that the young women of Malolos had shown.  In his letter, he expresses great joy and satisfaction over the battle they had fought.  In this portion of Rizal’s letter, it is obvious that his ultimate desire was for women to be offered the same opportunities as those received by men in terms of education.  During those days young girls were not sent to school because of the universal notion that they would soon only be taken as wives and stay at home with the children.  Rizal, however, emphasizes on freedom of thought and the right to education, which must be granted to both boys and girls alike.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF FILIPINO MOTHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN

Rizal stipulates a number of important points in this portion of his letter to the young women of Malolos.  The central idea here, however, is that whatever a mother shows to her children is what the children will become also.  If the mother is always kissing the hand of the friars in submission, then her children will grow up to be sycophants and mindless fools who do nothing but do as they are told, even if the very nature of the task would violate their rights as individuals.

QUALITIES MOTHERS HAVE TO POSSESS

Rizal enumerates the qualities Filipino mothers have to possess:

1. Be a noble wife.2. Rear her children in the service of the state – here Rizal gives reference to the women of Sparta who embody this quality3. Set standards of behavior for men around her.

RIZAL’S ADVICE TO UNMARRIED MEN AND WOMEN

Jose Rizal points out to unmarried women that they should not be easily taken by appearances and looks, because these can be very deceiving.  Instead, they should take heed of men’s firmness of character and lofty ideas.  Rizal further adds that there are three things that a young woman must look for a man she intends to be her husband:

1. A noble and honored name2. A manly heart3. A high spirit incapable of being satisfied with engendering slaves.

ANALYSIS

“To the Women of Malolos” centers around five salient points (Zaide &Zaide, 1999):

1. Filipino mothers should teach their children love of God, country and fellowmen.2. Filipino mothers should be glad and honored, like Spartan mothers, to offer their sons in defense of their country.3. Filipino women should know how to protect their dignity and honor.4. Filipino women should educate themselves aside from retaining their good racial values.5. Faith is not merely reciting prayers and wearing religious pictures. It is living the real Christian way with good morals and manners.In recent times, it seems that these qualities are gradually lost in the way Filipino women conduct themselves.  There are oftentimes moments where mothers forget their roles in rearing their children because of the overriding idea of having to earn for the family to supplement their husband’s income.  Although there is nothing negative about working hard for the welfare of the family, there must always be balance in the way people go through life.  Failure in the home cannot be compensated for by any amount of wealth or fame.

Jose Rizal really knew the empowerment 'equality' could offer to us. He clearly believes that 'race' or even 'gender' is not a limitation for every individual to prosper less. Furthermore, this only states how Rizal greatly values and highly respects women in our country.

Rizal really wanted to make his people open their eyes and to avoid ignorance of freedom. Ignorance is the cause of slavery during their time and this is what we must not let to happen again. He did not want its people to live without a religious belief but he just wants them apprehend not to be deceived by the exploitations done by the friars under their robes.

"In recent times, it seems that these qualities are gradually lost in the way Filipino women conduct themselves. There are oftentimes moments where mothers forget their roles in rearing their children because of the overriding idea of having to earn for the family to supplement their husband’s income."

You have provided the notion here that it is still more acceptable for men to work instead of women. By writing this, you have disregarded what women really are. Women are not to be confined in homes alone. Besides, it is not only them who should work for the welfare of the family. Both parents should. And no, there is nothing wrong with women working for their families as much as there is nothing wrong with men working for theirs. 

Is it not truly noble for women to work for their families? Is it not truly noble that they have grasped the equal rights in attaining the job of their choice? Saying that they have lost their qualities just because they started working is a very shameful act and perpetuates ignorance of what women really are. 

The analysis of the essay was very well-written. But I don't think it is justifiable to say that women have lost these qualities (which are standards made up by men, and Rizal already said that women should be setting standards for the men, [too]. Rizal talked about how women should not accept being tied to useless men for they are so much more than that). If you will correlate this change in women's behavior with the capitalist system, maybe you will understand why women working is necessary. (Although it is just a social construct dictated by men who think so highly of themselves *patriarchy, anyone?* that women should be like this or like that) However, necessary or not, I am in the belief that women should have the same opportunities as men when it comes to seeking jobs. And family-rearing is not a woman's job alone. What are the men for? Just there to plant the seed? And what after? If you can say that balance is needed, then it must apply to the working father as well, and not solely on the mother.

In my opinion, you misunderstood what the blogger/contributor is trying to imply. The focus in his/her statement is the way how mothers in the recent times suppose to raise their children. That's why Rizal came to the point where he gave advice to the Filipina mothers toward their children through this letter. Because even himself have seen the deficiency of them. Although, we cannot judge mothers on how they raise their children, it is still worthwhile if your child contributes for the sake of the country or should I say for the family rather than be a nuisance trash who bring shame to its members.

About the job issue, you're right all along. But I don't think so that the blogger argued about men over women, and whatsoever superiority issues (is there?). Yes, both parents are oblige to their children. However, as I said earlier I think his/her focus is the mother towards their children. 

Rizal wanted his country to be put into its independence. At the same time, he wanted men and women to have equal rights. Maybe Rizal will be quite please if he can see that women nowadays can do anything men do.

This famous letter was written by Rizal in Tagalog, while he was residing in London, upon the request of M. H. del Pilar. The story behind this letter is this: On December 12, 1888, a group of twenty young women of Malolos petitioned Governor-general Weyler for permission to open a "night school" so that they might study Spanish under Teodoro Sandiko. The Spanish parish priest, Fr. Felipe Garcia, objected so that the governor-general turned down the petition. However, the young women, in defiance of the friar's wrath bravely continued their agitation for the school - a thing unheard of in the Philippines in those times. They finally succeeded in obtaining government approval to their project on condition that Senorita Guadalupe Reyes should be their teacher. The incident caused a great stir in the Philippines and in far-away Spain. Del Pilar, writing in Barcelona on February 17, 1889, requested Rizal to send a letter in Tagalog to the brave women of Malolos. Accordingly, Rizal, although busy in London annotating Morga's

book, penned this famous letter and sent it to Del Pilar on February 22, 1889 for transmittal to Malolos. For full text of this letter in original Tagalog and in English and Spanish translations, see A Letter to the Young Women of Malolos by Jose Rizal, edited by Teodoro M. Kalaw and published by the National Library, Manila 1932. 

Jose Rizal’s legacy to Filipino women is embodied in his famous essay entitled, “To the Young Women of Malolos,” where he addresses all kinds of women – mothers, wives, the unmarried, etc. and expresses everything that he wishes them to keep in mind.

SUMMARY“To the Women of Malolos” was originally written in Tagalog.  Rizal penned this writing when he was in London, in response to the request of Marcelo H. del Pilar.  The salient points contained in this letter are as follows:The rejection of the spiritual authority of the friars – not all of the priests in the country that time embodied the true spirit of Christ and His Church.  Most of them were corrupted by worldly desires and used worldly methods to effect change and force discipline among the people.The defense of private judgmentQualities Filipino mothers need to possess – as evidenced by this portion of his letter, Rizal is greatly concerned of the welfare of the Filipino children and the homes they grow up in.Duties and responsibilities of Filipino mothers to their childrenDuties and responsibilities of a wife to her husband – Filipino women are known to be submissive, tender, and loving.  Rizal states in this portion of his letter how Filipino women ought to be as wives, in order to preserve the identity of the race.Counsel to young women on their choice of a lifetime partnerRIZAL’S MESSAGE TO FILIPINO WOMEN

Jose Rizal was greatly impressed by the fighting spirit that the young women of Malolos had shown.  In his letter, he expresses great joy and satisfaction over the battle they had fought.  In this portion of Rizal’s letter, it is obvious that his ultimate desire was for women to be offered the same opportunities as those received by men in terms of education.  During those days young girls were not sent to school because of the universal notion that they would soon only be taken as wives and stay at home with the children.  Rizal, however, emphasizes on freedom of thought and the right to education, which must be granted to both boys and girls alike.THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF FILIPINO MOTHERS TO THEIR CHILDRENRizal stipulates a number of important points in this portion of his letter to the young women of Malolos.  The central idea here, however, is that whatever a mother shows to her children is what the children will become also.  If the mother is always kissing the hand of the friars in submission, then her children will grow up to be sycophants and mindless fools who do nothing but do as they are told, even if the very nature of the task would violate their rights as individuals.QUALITIES MOTHERS HAVE TO POSSESSRizal enumerates the qualities Filipino mothers have to possess:Be a noble wife.Rear her children in the service of the state – here Rizal gives reference to the women of Sparta who embody this qualitySet standards of behavior for men around her.RIZAL’S ADVICE TO UNMARRIED MEN AND WOMENJose Rizal points out to unmarried women that they should not be easily taken by appearances and looks, because these can be very deceiving.  Instead, they should take heed of men’s firmness of character and lofty ideas.  Rizal further adds that there are three things that a young woman must look for a man she intends to be her husband:

A noble and honored nameA manly heartA high spirit incapable of being satisfied with engendering slaves.ANALYSIS“To the Women of Malolos” centers around five salient points (Zaide &Zaide, 1999):Filipino mothers should teach their children love of God, country and fellowmen.Filipino mothers should be glad and honored, like Spartan mothers, to offer their sons in defense of their country.Filipino women should know how to protect their dignity and honor.Filipino women should educate themselves aside from retaining their good racial values.Faith is not merely reciting prayers and wearing religious pictures. It is living the real Christian way with good morals and manners.In recent times, it seems that these qualities are gradually lost in the way Filipino women conduct themselves.  There are oftentimes moments where mothers forget their roles in rearing their children because of the overriding idea of having to earn for the family to supplement their husband’s income.  Although there is nothing negative about working hard for the welfare of the family, there must always be balance in the way people go through life.  Failure in the home cannot be compensated for by any amount of wealth or fame.

Jose Rizal Reflection On His Travel Abroad Essays and Term Papers

1. Mi Ultimo AdiosHe adores the beautiful country that he and others are fighting for. He wants his fellowmen to pray for others who also have died and suffered for the country. In the last part of Mi Ultimo Adios, he said “In Death there is rest!” which means that he, being ready to be executed, is happy to die in peace.

2. Himno Al TrabajoHe states that the Lipeños will always be willing to work hard for the country. The men encourage others to farm. The wives, are taking care of the household chores and educating their children. The children yearn for the adults to teach them on how to work productively.

3. Awit ni Maria ClaraIn this poem it expresses the love for the native land. The experience of living in one's own country to the comforts felt from a mother's presence.

4. Sa aking mga kabataThis poem tries to awaken the Filipino Youth, to love our country and respect people. It also tells the significant role of the youth for the betterment of the country.

5. Our Mother TongueThis poem talks about love and taking pride of one’s own language to acquire a sense of freedom and identity.

6. My RetreatHe describes the surroundings of his place of exile in Dapitan. He reminisce his past, and he mention his desire returning home.

7. To the Virgin MaryIt tells the gratitude for whatever we have is a powerful prayer or calling. 

8. KundimanThis poem shows a person's love for his country and delivers a message of hope to his countrymen.

9. Education Gives Luster to MotherlandHe describes that education makes a country more beautiful. He mentions that it is a Christian education that always endures.

10. Goodbye to LeonorHe wrote this poem as a goodbye, to Leonor Rivera for his departure to Europe.READ FULL DOCUMENT

"If we have shortcomings, we are not afraid to have them pointed out and criticized, because we serve the people. Anyone, no matter who, may point out our shortcomings. If he is right, we will correct them. If what he proposes will benefit the people, we will act upon it".

An Interpretation to Rizal’s Poem Entitled “To the Filipino Youth”What was the wish of Rizal to the Filipino youth? What does a Filipino youth need to have

according to Rizal? Is it a genius head surrounded by a laurel with a quill before him, or a

mighty sword gripped tightly on his solid fist with flaming eyes enraged to die for the light?

These main questions triggered me to know more the wishes of Rizal to the Filipino youth.

Jose Rizal was 18 years old when he wrote this prize-winning poem, A La Juventud Filipina, an

immortal poem that is so much cherished by every Filipinos especially the youths. What does

this poem sponsor?

The poem’s theme, “Grow, O Timid Flower”, simply shows persuasion. To ‘grow’ sounds

compelling from Rizal who always wanted to make everyone rise from what is necessary amidst

the cruelty that dominates among the Spaniards leadership. Using ‘timid’ that describes a

Filipino youth makes me think of fearful youths who only submit themselves to how Spaniards

lay out lives for them. Indeed, there is a disappointment from Rizal’s perspective to see how

coward those people of his age are. No matter what, he still sees the light that every youth

have. Like a flower that still needs to be grown, Filipino youth should realize that he has the

potential in him.

Rizal mentioned “Spaniard’s holy land” and “crown’s resplendent band” in the 4 th stanza of his

poem which shows good attributes to the Spaniards. These words chose by him was put in

place to balance his thoughts of seeing “Spaniards putting chains” (stanza 3) to every Filipinos

that needs to get untied for setting the youths “spirit free”.

In the poem, he always advocated for rising and waking up.  Did Rizal ever think of arm struggle

as a nationalistic move for every Filipinos? Though he wanted to make Filipinos spread around

the flame, go for the sacred fire and use one’s divine voice, Rizal was seemingly unclear about

his specific moves to gain fair and hope for his fatherland. He neither introduces arm struggle

nor foreseeing a bloody revolution to claim for victory. Instead, he advocated for an immortal

strength, one that must use its ingenuity and must aspire for a laurel or an honor that is lasting.

All of Rizal’s dreams to the Filipino youths are simply a replica to what he has done throughout

his entire life. He was more bias towards using one’s own intelligence to fight against the

flaming zone created by the Spaniards. What he even portrayed was that pen is mightier than

sword. On the 8th stanza, he even wanted to transform the clear accent of every Filipinos, which

is the voice of freedom of every Filipinos, to a magical art using a brush that is to be simply

portrayed on a canvas.

Simply speaking, the message that Rizal wanted to communicate with us is the means of

making peaceful process to achieve what we want for our fatherland. This is not only a message

directed to the Filipino youths of yesterday but also to the youths of today. It is imperative that

we must fulfill our responsibilities as we will use our skills, knowledge, talent, and strength for

the advancement of our country.

As I may put this poem to the Filipino youths of today, we must fight for what is intended to be

good for the Philippines. So as not to waste the hope of Rizal, being a man who just turned-out

20 this year, I know that life is getting tougher as we step out from the university, same as other

youths of my age who are also graduating this semester. Together, Filipino youths must identify

our niche and must maximize our knowledge and skills in our chosen field. With this, we must

always think that we will be then part of the growth of our chosen niche and thus we will always

instill in our minds that we will be a contributor to the advancement of our country.

POETRY REVEALS an individual’s hopes, dreams, aspirations and goodbyes. The genius in Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero, has resulted to several poems during his childhood, schooling, life struggles and martyrdom. Let us take a peek at our national hero’s poetry.

1. TO MY FELLOW CHILDREN (Sa Aking Mga Kababata, 1869)Note: Many scholars nowadays believe that Jose Rizal was not the real author of this poem. Ask your professor about it.

Whenever people of a country truly loveThe language which by heav'n they were taught to useThat country also surely liberty pursueAs does the bird which soars to freer space above.