Karla Estrada reflects on use of earned wealth: Share with those who have less

September 4 ------ Amid public scrutiny of politicians’ children flaunting their lavish lifestyles on social media, Karla Estrada reflected on the use of generational wealth and the wealth that comes from hard work, as she emphasized that both should be used as a means to help and not to show off.

Estrada took to Facebook, to share her thoughts on the viral issue after the children of political families were thrust into the public eye amid the anomalous ghost flood control projects involving some government officials and contractors. “Hindi lahat ng bagay na meron tayo ay bunga ng sama-samang paghihirap o sakripisyo,” Estrada wrote. “Bunga ng sipag at tiyaga ng mga magulang, may mga taong matagal nang marangya ang buhay at ito ang kanilang kinagisnan, kaya’t hindi nila kasalanan ang maging mayaman.”

However, Estrada noted that there were some who started with none to little, including herself, but have managed to improve their living through effort and determination. “May mga taong ipinanganak na sapat lang ang meron sila sa pang-araw-araw, tulad ko. Pero ako’y nagsipag, nangarap at hindi pumayag sa sapat lang,” she said. “Nilibot ko ang buong bansa sa pag-awit at tinanggap lahat ng trabaho sa pelikula, TV, at radyo. 34 years na ako sa industriya at andito pa rin,” continued the actress.

The actress-singer explained that while she now has a comfortable lifestyle, it was hard-earned. “Natupad ko lahat ng pangarap ko sa buhay na may kasamang dasal, sipag, tiyaga, pagpupursige, pagtulong, at walang tinatapakan. May karangyaan na atin din namang pinaghirapan at pinagtrabahuan,” she explained.

Estrada then emphasized that wealth and success should be used as a means to help others, not to boast. “Kaya kung tayo man ay nakakaangat sa buhay, nawa’y gamitin natin ito bilang pagkakataon upang magbahagi sa mga taong mas wala. Huwag nawa nating gawing dahilan ng pagmamayabang ang anumang yaman o tagumpay, bagkus piliin nating maging daan ng tulong, pag-asa, at pagmamahal para sa kapwa,” she concluded her post.

Source: inquirer.net