The tip of the volcano finally erupted
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
Philippines
June 12, 2023 8:48am CST
Yes, it’s just the tip, but I was able to release steam, so a full-blown volcanic eruption did not occur.
I yelled and stormed out of the house and went to eat at my favorite place at the mall. They were texting me saying they were sorry. I didn’t feel like replying, so I ignored the messages for a while.
Afterward, I took a walk and visited the Blessed Sacrament at the church and stayed there until I have calmed down. Inside the place was a box where people can pick a verse from the Bible and this is what I picked:
“Take my yoke on your shoulders and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.”
Isn’t the verse fitting for me at that moment? I think I was overly sensitive. This was considered trivial as compared to the tribulations that other people are going through.
Hence, I texted back all that I wanted to say. If a person apologizes, I forgive easily, so now, I’m back home and everything is good again because I have said all that I wanted to say.
What about you? How was your day?
Image is from Award-winning photographer Albert Garcia
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15 responses
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
13 Jun 23
@Jenaisle Yeah different coping mechanisms we do have. You go out of the situation first to breathe in and out your frustration then faces the problem again when you regain your thoughts/insights. That is a nice strategy when facing such a situation. You do not burst out of the blue and then regret something you did when you were at the height of your emotions.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
13 Jun 23
You handled the situation very well That photo is frightening
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
13 Jun 23
@allknowing Not in my actual residence but in some areas in the city.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
13 Jun 23
@Jenaisle Your country I notice is prone to floods as well. Have you had that experience?
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
12 Jun 23
I am sorry someone did something to you Jena.
Yes you handled it very well.
I was afraid I thought a volcano erupted in your place
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
12 Jun 23
@Jenaisle Its okay haha just worried of you
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
13 Jun 23
How close is the volcano to you? I'm glad you were able to calm down. My day was OK. Nothing much going on.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
13 Jun 23
@LindaOHio But the city has recovered successfully after more than 30 years.
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@snowy22315 (181971)
• United States
12 Jun 23
I would think having a volcano erupt nearby even if it was just the tip.
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@snowy22315 (181971)
• United States
13 Jun 23
@Jenaisle I guess it is a positive thing then.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50597)
• United States
13 Jun 23
It’s good that you are back home and feeling better.
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@wolfgirl569 (107900)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Jun 23
Glad you are feeling better. Sometimes you have to let it out
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@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
12 Jun 23
Getting away from the situation is probably the best thing you could do. I'm glad you were able to work it out and that everything is better now.
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