by Cecile Cinco
In the Philippines, we have a saying, “Kung maiksi ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot.” Translation: “If the blanket is short, learn to bend.”
As human beings, with human nature, it is but natural to be dissatisfied, discontent, and wanting. Being in those common attitudes easily get us down, adding stress and wrinkles as we age, faster than those who have contentment in life and adaptable spirit in going about the daily grind.
So what if you lost your bed? The floor is big enough where your bed used to stand! The bums on the streets find the roads as everlasting beds!
In this degrading times, it is not unusual that our standard of living will drop down. Going down means you’ve had your opportunity to be up! And when you’re down, there’s nowhere to go but up!
It’s nice to be resourceful but it’s nicer to be happy with what you were able to have and not grudge on what you don’t have. Sure it’s nice to have a mattress, but if you don’t have it or have lost it, be content and adapt to what is available at the moment. That’s your perfect bed of the moment. 
With a smile on your face, life is easier to live.
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