DBaLi (Dapa, Bangon, Lipad)

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Author: Pat Mallari

Every millennial asks himself or herself, “is this the life that I want?”

Each of us has a different background.  We grew up with different beliefs and experiences.  But being born a Filipino and a millennial is doubly difficult.

Unlike other millennials, Filipino Millennials deal with particular cultural traits and values such as debt of gratitude to parents and delayed gratification of one’s dreams to give way to the goals and expectations of family and others.

This results in millennials experiencing depression.  Many just stop being attuned to their purpose and suppress their feelings.  They go through the motions and end up living a robotic life. They feel the pressure of living a seemingly #blessed yet unfulfilled life, so they fill it with parties, travels, rewards, and achievements. In social media, they show the facade of a happy life.

In this honest, no holds barred book, Pat shares her deepest fears and hopes as a millennial.  She discusses what goes on in her heart and mind, the realities that Filipino Millennials face but that nobody wants to talk about.  From depression to parental pressure to financial stability, she shares how she used these challenges to find resilience and live her purpose.

Pat firmly believes that living life fully means tripping (dapa), getting up (bangon), and flying (lipad).  It is in those painful moments that we find the courage to fly.  This book will inspire Filipino millennials to live and speak their purpose courageously.