Hello everyone!
Hope all are safe and well!
One of the things I appreciate the most about living in a small village is seeing how simple life can be and how hard people work just to provide for their families.
One day, I passed by some of our neighbors who were busy doing copra. I stood for a while and watched. It made me feel so grounded and reminded me of how blessed I am to witness this kind of life, up close.
For those who don’t know, copra is dried coconut meat. It’s used to extract coconut oil, which is a common product not only in the Philippines but also around the world. And here in our village, making copra is one of the main sources of income for some families.
The process of making copra may look simple, but it takes a lot of effort and patience. First, they gather mature coconuts. Then, they split the shells open using a bolo or sharp knife. After that, I watched them scoop out the coconut meat using a metal tool, it's not easy at all!
The meat is then sun-dried for several days until it’s completely dehydrated. I could see pieces of coconut meat laid out on drying racks or even on the ground, carefully arranged to catch the full heat of the sun.
What amazed me was their teamwork, someone was cutting, another was scooping, and others were turning the coconut meat to dry evenly. It was a picture of quiet dignity and survival. This is their daily grind, rain or shine.
Out of curiosity, I asked if I could touch the coconut meat. They smiled and handed me a piece. I held it for a while, it felt soft yet firm, still fresh with oil. At that moment, I thought about how many hands it passes through before becoming oil in our kitchens. It reminded me that behind every simple product is someone’s hard work.
I had a photo while holding the coconut meat, a small moment that felt meaningful to me. Sometimes, we just need to feel things with our own hands to understand the effort behind them.
Seeing all this made me reflect on how important it is to support our local farmers and small earners. Their work may be simple, but it’s honest, and it's the kind of living that feeds not just their families but contributes to the economy in its own humble way.
I admire their perseverance. Copra making may not be a glamorous job, but it’s real. And sometimes, real is more than enough.
Have a Blessed Wednesday everyone! 😀😀😀💖💖💖
Thank You Lord for the blessings and love!
Be grateful in every little/simple things and you’ll find happiness you ever wanted! 😀😀😀
Everyday is worth to be grateful of!
Praying for the safety and wellness of all.
Heal Our Land Oh God!
