TRANSLATING COMPASSION INTO ACTION
Agnes Huibonhua Consul to Gambia
In my new normal, I keep myself healthy by taking the proper vitamins, I work out every day, eat healthy foods, lots of fruits, and I try to get at least 15 minutes of sun every day. And most importantly I don’t forget to pray daily.
My new normal consists of regular Zoom talks with friends and family, the consular corps, foreign diplomats and business groups so we can be updated with latest developments. I also keep in touch with my host country to catch up on situations in Africa and Malaysia where the Gambian Embassy is located.
I hope as well to embrace the new normal by intensifying my sociocivic and charitable efforts because I know that many of our countrymen are in need and are experiencing hard times. Despite the restrictions on our movements and economic challenges, I am determined to show that we, as Filipinos and as international citizens, can still serve the people. Now, more than ever, my new normal is demonstrating compassion and caring and translating these into concrete actions.
But the most important way I am embracing and will continue to embrace the new normal is to really make the most of every single moment. To evaluate my priorities and spend time doing things and spending time with those that really count. My new normal is to eliminate the nonessentials and to concentrate my time, effort and mind on what really matters: Family, true friends, people and causes that need support, things that make me and those I love happy. That is my new normal.