Ang Langaw Sa Ulo Ng Kalabaw

Have you ever heard the Filipino fable about the fly on the carabao's head? It goes something like this: "Ang lakas natin!", ang sabi ng langaw na nakatungtong sa ulo ng kalabaw. This is the perfect tale to describe some people who are "mayabang" and "feeling" powerful.

One time while I was driving my 7 series along Ayala, I was cut off by a Montero, which was obviously a back-up car to a politico because who would drive such a cheap SUV. So I honked my horn to let the Montero know that he was an asshole. The bodyguards in the SUV rolled down their windows and gave me the finger. What nerve! See, I'm pretty sure these bodyguards felt like they were above me because after all, their boss was some hotshot Congressman who was in such a hurry to legislate. The irony is, I bet if it was the politico that cut me off, he would apologize to me because he's probably a nice guy and wants my vote. But the "amuyongs" of powerful personalities always feel like they too are above everyone else by virtue of their association to their master. Well, here's the reality, you guys are not. If we just compare net worth and income, you are so just barely above minimum wage.

You run into these guys everyday. The best thing to keep you calm is to just think of the story of the fly on the carabao's head. It will put things in perspective and you won't lose your temper. These guys don't deserve your time and emotion.