“SUBJUGATE MYSELF”

Esona, Renz Rafael P. Esona

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves”- Edmund Hillary

Subjugating oneself is the most difficult thing to bring in to practice; so many things to distract , so many things which are more material which can be seen, which one way grasp in the hand, which one may have to admire or adore, to take our minds away from thinking our own development. But what is subjugating oneself? From the root word “subjugate”; subjugate means to bring under control or conquer.

Your first opponent is yourself. It could be your feelings, thoughts, attitudes, or emotions which stops you and sabotage you. As Plato says, “The first and best victory is to conquer self, to be conquered by self is of, all things, the most shameful and objectionable/vile”. Before looking at ways to conquer yourself, consider first, who or what is the “self”. In philosophical terms self is an intangible entity that directs a person’s thoughts and actions.

In conquering yourself, learn to say No!. It’ll help you to limit your self and control your actions. Overcoming your fears helps a lot, too. Never let the voice in your head control you and stop you from being productive person. Always set your goals and do it step by step. Lastly, feed your mind and soul. Always think about the things that motivate you.

To conquer or subjugate one self is a process, always be ready to learn. You often learn from your mistakes but you can also learn from your successes learn how to use your strengths and weaknesses. And always do the right thing.