DANIA'S REFLECTION CORNER.

 Recently, I listened to an emergency call that deeply affected me. In the recording, a woman called for help reporting a fire in her house and asking for an ambulance because her stepson was injured. When authorities arrived, they discovered that the fire had been started by a thirty-year-old man who set it intentionally to escape from the house. He explained that he had not been allowed to leave since he was around eleven years old. He described being fed limited rations and living without basic care, which made the situation extremely disturbing to hear. Listening to this felt like watching a horror movie, not because it was fictional, but because it revealed how real human decisions can deeply affect another person’s life. Reflecting on the call made me pause and analyze it from multiple perspectives instead of reacting emotionally alone. From the mother’s perspective, even if she gave custody to the father and possibly faced legal or personal limitations, I feel there was stil...

 For me, forgiveness is primarily about obedience to God, because that is the foundation that guides my actions and decisions. I believe that when I choose to obey Him, love and compassion for others naturally follow, even when it is difficult or when I feel I have been treated unfairly. Through that process, I also experience inner peace, since I know I am acting according to my values and keeping my heart free from resentment. While forgiveness includes compassion for the other person and peace within myself, I see these as outcomes that grow from obedience rather than separate motivations. In that sense, forgiveness is not just an emotional response for me. It is a conscious spiritual choice that shapes how I relate to others and how I maintain peace in my life.