A Glimpse of Power

"There are 2 types of power: Political Power and Spiritual
Power. Political power is the capacity to coerce others, overtly or covertly,
to do one’s will. This capacity resides in a position, or else in money.
Spiritual power, however; resides entirely within the individual and had nothing
to do with the capacity to compel others. It is the capacity to make decisions
with maximum awareness or consciousness. "

-Dr. Scott Peck

I was 9 when I began to get interested in politics. It was when I always go with my Mom when they have seminars and caucuses. She was a speaker for the PDP-Laban Party. It was very chaotic in the Philippines during the Martial Law of Marcos regime. After the snap election, there have been changes in the Constitution; thus, there was a massive seminar to places that cannot be reached with the news on TV.

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I can’t forget the speeches of Pedro Romualdo, now became the long-time Congressman (Governor, as well) for the province of Camiguin. His credits were so impressive coming out from a humble beginning. He worked hard for his Law degree on a scholarship granted by the University of the Philippines at the same time, being a shoe-shine and janitor in the mornings. No doubt, he is a great speaker. At a very young age, I was able to pull out my inspirations and promised to myself that I have to have something to prove to myself.

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Now, coming here in the “Land of America” and watching all the news on TV about the upcoming elections; I can’t help but remember those days when I was just a little girl- listening to a person whose been trying to sell himself in public- our Congressman now. I can’t believe the parallelism with Senator Obama's credentials. I caught myself admiring to yet another winner being made.

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I always loved History and Political Science. I remembered insisting to attend caucuses with my Mom even at a young age. I have been a great admirer of my Uncle- a Political Analyst. I thought he did a great job for every elections and yes, he's always right with all his judgements. One election, the Mayor won for just one vote.

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My husband said, politics is all about BS. I don’t think so. I always believed politics is an art, a power that should be taken cared of for the fullness of humanity. Furthermore, I believed the importance of studying History- for the humankind to be able to learn from their mistakes.