The Mission

I am at a point right now in my life where things are moving...moving in a direction where I feel I'm supposed to realize my destiny. I've been quiet about this for far too long. I've never said the words I am going to write here publically. It's about time I set the record straight. These words may appear to be pretentious, or pompous, or arrogant. But, they are simply the truth that has been echoing in my heart for these past several years.

Most people don't believe in destiny anymore. They want to believe that they are in control of their fate...that they are sole masters of their future. I do believe in that, to some degree. I believe that we are all given choices to make. From those choices, we impact the nature of our lives and from that, our future is impacted as well. However, I have also come to learn that we are all meant to do a job on this planet...a job meant for us the moment we are born...a CALLING. It's our choice whether we choose to hear that calling or not. Many people hear it, yet due to their own fears and insecurities, they choose to ignore the call. Many people blame their circumstances or current situation to not answering that call.

My calling, since the day I was born, is to lead and help other people. I've felt it ever since I was a child. I've been told by numerous people throughout the course of my life, most notably strangers, that they see a light within me, that they see "truth" in my eyes. I'm not sure if that's true, and I'm not sure why people say that. All I know is that I am not meant to live a mediocre existence. I am not meant to just settle. At 12 years old, I was divinely appointed to find Filipino martial arts, then I became passionate about it. Now, I will use the Filipino martial arts as a tool to inspire and lead others. Initially, I simply wanted to make a successful, stable living doing what I love to do, which is teach Filipino martial arts. However, recently, I've been realizing that is simply not the only goal. To do so would simply be to serve myself and my wants and needs, and not the needs of my fellow man. I have learned that my Mission in life is to do something greater with my passion...something that will not only support me financially but will also serve the greater good of humanity.

The Mission is simple, and the Mission is this: To turn Bayani Warrior not just into a mere martial arts group, but to turn it into a national and international movement...a movement that will inspire others to serve people by leading them...a movement that will inspire people to reach a higher sense of duty, code, faith, and righteousness...a movement that will give people the physical and mental tools to aid, serve, and protect those in danger and less fortunate...a movement that will enable people to fight and stand for something greater than just themselves. Our numbers will be vast and large. Our influence will be known.

I am at a point in my life right now where I have been removed of all doubts and fears...of all hindrances, and of all internal debates. I am seeing how I am being moved closer and closer to my destiny...how every moment in my life, whether good or bad, has led me to this point.

The Mission is simple. The Mission has been stated. The Mission is being executed.

The Mission is now.