MANIWALA
NICOL DE JESUS
Maniwala is a Filipino term that translates as "to believe." Believe it or not, I've struggled from low self-esteem and a lack of confidence for as long as I can remember, and it all stems from my lack of belief in myself and what I'm capable of, but during this journey, I've discovered that we are not born brave or courageous. We are not predisposed to dread. We are not born with poor self-esteem or lack of confidence. We are born. Belief, both in oneself and in the universe, is acquired. Therefore, if we lack self-confidence, it is necessary to unlearn that train of thought and instead learn