Just had a revolutionary (not quite revolutionary, in fact the system had been in existence for a very long time now that I am surprised about how stupid I was in not finding out about it in a very long time) seminar. And it taught me how to get away from the rat race, and start having a safety net while I pursue my dreams.
I was naturally fired up... but what disappointed me was that I was willing to share the information given to me--for FREE (I got to pay an expensive fee for that), but no one wanted it! That left me dumbfounded... here people complain about poverty, and overpopulation of the poor... yet they don't want to lift a finger in order to get rich and help the poor.
Yes, it's true! At first I didn't believe I could get money without hardwork... or build my own business, but I was proved wrong!
Why the wealthy get richer? And the poor get poorer? I know I know, cliche, they couldn't make ends meet blah blah blah... If it's poverty they wanted, then let them have it.
I am all out to help people. But I guess I scared them away... by being so over enthusiastic. Hahaha... it's just I guess I really wanted to help them... I really really really do. It's sad, deep down people are afraid to let go of slacking off... that people would rather look at the negative side of things, than look at the opportunities... YES.... LIFE AND DREAMS exist! IT IS TRUE! I will be up there I guess, to the road less traveled... But I now know, the future is so much brighter! :)... I am now, LIVING THAT DREAM!... I refuse to be stopped. :)
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Hanging out with Inspiring People
To date, I am still so elated, overly excited, and overly enthusiastic... why, I just recently found out that it is I who dictate what should happen with my life... they are right! I'm a blank page right now... still need to figure out what I should focus on.
Anyhow, I have decided to spend the rest of my life with the best people in the world. I decided that my companions should only be the best. ^____^ and so I have compiled my recent finds... my inspiration friends who I look up to when people would rather be mediocre... Thanks to these people, I have the fire to be my best too!:P
Takehiko Inoue is not only a superb illustrator, but also a great philosopher and storyteller. He has the power to draw out characters in three-dimensional. I cried at one point in Slam Dunk.... which was a little surprising since the series was light and funny... but the determination of the characters that Mr. Inoue had created came from real life struggles and frustrations. People at some point could relate to what the characters have gone through... I will reread it over and over again until I get old. Takehiko writes about hope and success in step by step process that if it's applied in each person's field, it will bring out the best in each person. Entertaining and full of lessons in life. Awesome... just so awesome!
I did like Michael Jordan, but not a hard core basketball fan...but since I watched Slam Dunk, my admiration for him elevated... plus he practiced a thousand times in shooting like no other basketball player did... he was the one reponsible for the game to flourish and be looked up to. He is a true legend... I will imitate his discipline and his determination. A goal oriented person like no other. What a great and phenomenal human being!
In Japan, a writer must also know how to draw... and oh boy, this guy, Masakazu Katsura really inspired me to appreciate love stories because of his genius way of weaving the story of I"s... I cried at the end... which is not my usual personality. But his way of telling a story hit a cord. I love how he presented everything, the thoughts, the anxieties, and the humorous situations... I am lucky to have stumbled across a good read.
I came to understand that in order for me to be the best in my field, I should also try to be assertive and always keep these kind of people around me. Forget the people who wanted mediocrity... because everyone's destined to be great... and my tomorrows belong only to me, not anyone else's... so I have the right to decide to be great!
These people I listed down, they will one day become my friends! ^__^
Anyhow, I have decided to spend the rest of my life with the best people in the world. I decided that my companions should only be the best. ^____^ and so I have compiled my recent finds... my inspiration friends who I look up to when people would rather be mediocre... Thanks to these people, I have the fire to be my best too!:P
Takehiko Inoue is not only a superb illustrator, but also a great philosopher and storyteller. He has the power to draw out characters in three-dimensional. I cried at one point in Slam Dunk.... which was a little surprising since the series was light and funny... but the determination of the characters that Mr. Inoue had created came from real life struggles and frustrations. People at some point could relate to what the characters have gone through... I will reread it over and over again until I get old. Takehiko writes about hope and success in step by step process that if it's applied in each person's field, it will bring out the best in each person. Entertaining and full of lessons in life. Awesome... just so awesome!
I did like Michael Jordan, but not a hard core basketball fan...but since I watched Slam Dunk, my admiration for him elevated... plus he practiced a thousand times in shooting like no other basketball player did... he was the one reponsible for the game to flourish and be looked up to. He is a true legend... I will imitate his discipline and his determination. A goal oriented person like no other. What a great and phenomenal human being!
In Japan, a writer must also know how to draw... and oh boy, this guy, Masakazu Katsura really inspired me to appreciate love stories because of his genius way of weaving the story of I"s... I cried at the end... which is not my usual personality. But his way of telling a story hit a cord. I love how he presented everything, the thoughts, the anxieties, and the humorous situations... I am lucky to have stumbled across a good read.
I came to understand that in order for me to be the best in my field, I should also try to be assertive and always keep these kind of people around me. Forget the people who wanted mediocrity... because everyone's destined to be great... and my tomorrows belong only to me, not anyone else's... so I have the right to decide to be great!
These people I listed down, they will one day become my friends! ^__^
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Smile... Life is full of pleasant surprises!
I now remember... the blankness for months in my creative world was because I forgot the motto that put me in the field of all my passions in the first place!
I used to have fun! And my goal is to see all the good things in this world through my eyes. I took a liking in photography so that I could freeze a certain emotion, a certain feeling, and atmosphere of an event. Yes, just like in my drawings... I wanted to capture everything according to my own interpretation. And a promise to myself was born. HOW DID I EVER FORGET?
That's what I said before... the ME before was awesome.... and I want to bring it back. I now know what to change about myself... MUST LOOK AT THE WORLD IN A BEAUTIFUL PERSPECTIVE!
THANK YOU WORLD!!! I AM BACK!!! ^____^
I used to have fun! And my goal is to see all the good things in this world through my eyes. I took a liking in photography so that I could freeze a certain emotion, a certain feeling, and atmosphere of an event. Yes, just like in my drawings... I wanted to capture everything according to my own interpretation. And a promise to myself was born. HOW DID I EVER FORGET?
One thing I like about Photography, is that I'm forced to look at the world in a beautiful perspective. Anything can be interesting, all I need to do is to just have a keen eye for things. I noticed that having my camera with me and having the opportunity to shoot could rejuvenate my tired mindset. When I feel irritable and frustrated, just being able to see the world through my lens makes my day. I guess I will never get tired of photography ^_^
That's what I said before... the ME before was awesome.... and I want to bring it back. I now know what to change about myself... MUST LOOK AT THE WORLD IN A BEAUTIFUL PERSPECTIVE!
THANK YOU WORLD!!! I AM BACK!!! ^____^
Monday, May 2, 2011
Why it's called Beatification/Canonization and not Worship
Last May 1, 2011, The Catholic Church has beatified Pope John Paul II as a recognition that he has lived an exemplary life for Catholics to imitate.
It is not for the purpose of worshiping him,but rather, it is for the purpose of the people to always remember his living examples on how to follow Christ. The Church has always believed that after this life, the souls go to heaven when they have lived a perfect life. Pope John Paul II does not seek self glorification through this, that is why it is useless for people to get angry at him for being beatified.
The purpose for this is to show the people still living on Earth that this is how one should live life since we believe in the communication with the saints. And since we believe that Pope John Paul II is in heaven, and that he is alive in heaven, we understand that he could pray for us from there, thus the 'intercession' is in progress.
I feel sad that most Catholics have lost their faith in the Church and the shepherds of the church, i.e., the priests and bishops and the pope because of the numerous scandals inside the Church. But we must refrain from judging others and see when is authentic holiness.
The Church had been tarnished with scandals and abuses, but we must always hope that there are people who honestly lead a holy life. Once we believe that there are such people, only then can we follow Christ and be holy ourselves.
Beatification is NOT worshiping! It is only Jesus Christ and the Holy Trinity that the Catholic worship and nothing else!
It is not for the purpose of worshiping him,but rather, it is for the purpose of the people to always remember his living examples on how to follow Christ. The Church has always believed that after this life, the souls go to heaven when they have lived a perfect life. Pope John Paul II does not seek self glorification through this, that is why it is useless for people to get angry at him for being beatified.
The purpose for this is to show the people still living on Earth that this is how one should live life since we believe in the communication with the saints. And since we believe that Pope John Paul II is in heaven, and that he is alive in heaven, we understand that he could pray for us from there, thus the 'intercession' is in progress.
I feel sad that most Catholics have lost their faith in the Church and the shepherds of the church, i.e., the priests and bishops and the pope because of the numerous scandals inside the Church. But we must refrain from judging others and see when is authentic holiness.
The Church had been tarnished with scandals and abuses, but we must always hope that there are people who honestly lead a holy life. Once we believe that there are such people, only then can we follow Christ and be holy ourselves.
Beatification is NOT worshiping! It is only Jesus Christ and the Holy Trinity that the Catholic worship and nothing else!
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