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taguan

“tagu-taguan, maliwanag ang buwan…”

there’s something profound about waiting and hiding, did you know? a simple children’s game, and what you got is a funny look at yourself and God. kids are not so impatient when they go into hiding, giggling, proud of the accomplishment of ducking and staying hidden. but adults? oh no. they never appreciate the silver moon in a dark night. they always want an answer. now.

“…’wag maglaro, sa dilim-diliman.”

and no matter how often you tell them, they play hide-and-seek — with God. and just as how elusive we are to Him, so are the things that we seek. because they also hide. tsk, tsk.

“isa … “

no matter how persistent the pursuit, grown-ups do not as easily crumble as kids would. even with so much as a muted giggle, a child will very much give away his hiding place and will find no difficulty touching base. and what of a mature man? he will never give up his throne. never.

“dalawa … “

and when it’s his turn to search and conquer, it will be with so much reluctance. and sometimes we feel like God is hiding. i think God would, like a child, let out an occasional laugh that if we just earnestly follow, will lead to His hiding place. He’s not so hard to find after all.

“tatlo … “

so when do we throw up our hands in frustration of finding what needs to be found? when do you give up hiding behind the boulders of your shortcomings? don’t stifle that breath. you will need that to find yourself.