My Tatay Never Made the Hard Parts Sound Hard | My Soul Finds Rest by Himig Heswita

On mic, she gives voice to characters, stories, and productions. Off mic, she's still learning to trust her own.Ces Dela Cruz Guevara has spent her career behind microphones and in front of rooms — as a voice actor, dubbing director, script translator, host, and events producer. She knows how to hold a stage. What she's still figuring out is how to hold the quiet.As a creative who juggles multiple careers and parish ministries, Ces carries two battles most people don't see: imposter syndrome that doesn't care how long your resumé is, and procrastination that isn't always laziness — sometimes it's just fear in disguise.In this episode of JOSh Friends, Ces reflects on My Soul Finds Rest by Himig Heswita, written by Fr. Arnel Reyes SJ, from the album O, Bayan ng Diyos — a song rooted in Psalm 62 about anchoring yourself in God when everything else shifts.At the heart of her reflection is her tatay. A man from a family of poor farmers in Nueva Ecija. Eldest of nine. Only finished Grade 6. Worked abroad for years with no connections and no backup plan — and still sent all five of his children to college. His weapon? Tibay ng loob at pananampalataya.Now at 83, napakababaw ng kaligayahan ni tatay. Isda, gulay, gatas ng kalabaw — parang piyesta na sa kanya. He smiles whenever he sees you. He never made the hard parts sound hard.For choir members, worship teams, parish musicians, and anyone who has ever confused being busy with being okay — this episode is for you.Because rest isn't the absence of struggle. It's a decision about where you place the weight.My Soul Finds Rest by Himig Heswita is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major DSPs. Support the ministry and explore more at jescom.ph/josh.And mark your calendars — Bayan Umawit: Ignatian MusicFest 2026, July 4, 2026, 7:00 PM, New Frontier Theater, Araneta City, Cubao. Bukas Palad, Hangad, and Himig Heswita live — with The CompanY as special guests.