A few days ago, an earthquake took place at 8.9 magnitude in Japan. It was devastating, and a very sad event. The country is the world's most advanced in technology, but lo and behold, they cannot do anything against the natural disasters.
At times like these, I am left to wonder about life and how fleeting it is. Those who died in the calamity are not the most evil people in the world, the Japanese people are generally honest and respectable people if I may say so, yet their lives were taken away just like that.
Perhaps, this is a chance for all the people in the world to reflect on their lives, and realize, that when death comes, you come to realize that riches will make no sense at all when your life is suddenly taken away. (I of course am referring to corrupt people who amass wealth unlawfully)... This may come off as a little preachy I know, but just think about it.
Man can never control his life after all...
As for Japan, it's scary. But I believe in their goodness, and their strong bond with each other as a community. They could go through it. God bless them!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Flipped: Finding more about someone is like finding a buried treasure
To begin with, I was never fond of love stories... EVER.... but this is an exception! I loved the movie that it made my heart Flipped! It's nostalgic and I kind of missed seeing people as sensitive to other people's feelings as the people here in the story...
Talk about something everyone has lost nowadays. I think people who are selfish needed to learn so many things from this movie. Love is not a 5 minute talk or a text message affair....
To learn how to love a person, after getting to know who they really are is supposed to be what love really is... It tramples the culture of touch and go love affair, objectifying people and not loving them as a person.
Someday, when I get to find someone I could give my devotion to.... I hope he will do something grand for me, like planting a sycamore tree for me too, i mean who will be thoughtful enough to look into my innermost thoughts and try to make me smile ^__^...
I do like someone who'd make the effort for me... After all, I do believe that what we give, will always come back to you. So I promise to give love whatever the cost! :D
To date, I only meet guys who fan their egos when they try to win me over. I don't like that... I want to be with someone who drink life in... someone who doesn't need other people to validate them. Someone who embraces life because he relishes every moment.... that kind of enthusiasm somehow draws me in. Too bad, most people I meet nowadays are all pretentious... I don't know. I want to preserve my authenticity... and I hope I'll find someone who's equally real
Juli Baker is definitely the girl who has substance. The kind of girl foolish guys overlook in favor of girls who are all show and has no substance. She is different because although she is obsessed with Bryce, the boy with those dazzling eyes, she still had her individuality intact.
She is a real person. Someone who was never pretentious. She had put Bryce on a pedestal, pursuing what was not at all there, in the end, the pursuit somehow started to lose its value, and the pursuer was pursued.
Although she was not at first valued for who she is by other people, her self respect and reason won him over.
She is unique and real, and not all girls have that strength of character and brilliance that Juli Baker showed. She maintained her individuality. Her zest and enthusiasm for life was what helped her to recognize people for who they were. She was raised in a loving family, that is why she too could only give what was given her. Unfortunately, not all people could appreciate it for they were all pretentious and materialistic.
Brilliant acting of the two stars who played Juli and Bryce... I think they were soooo right for their parts. Too bad this movie didn't come out in theaters. I give it 5 stars! :D
Talk about something everyone has lost nowadays. I think people who are selfish needed to learn so many things from this movie. Love is not a 5 minute talk or a text message affair....
To learn how to love a person, after getting to know who they really are is supposed to be what love really is... It tramples the culture of touch and go love affair, objectifying people and not loving them as a person.
Someday, when I get to find someone I could give my devotion to.... I hope he will do something grand for me, like planting a sycamore tree for me too, i mean who will be thoughtful enough to look into my innermost thoughts and try to make me smile ^__^...
I do like someone who'd make the effort for me... After all, I do believe that what we give, will always come back to you. So I promise to give love whatever the cost! :D
To date, I only meet guys who fan their egos when they try to win me over. I don't like that... I want to be with someone who drink life in... someone who doesn't need other people to validate them. Someone who embraces life because he relishes every moment.... that kind of enthusiasm somehow draws me in. Too bad, most people I meet nowadays are all pretentious... I don't know. I want to preserve my authenticity... and I hope I'll find someone who's equally real
Juli Baker is definitely the girl who has substance. The kind of girl foolish guys overlook in favor of girls who are all show and has no substance. She is different because although she is obsessed with Bryce, the boy with those dazzling eyes, she still had her individuality intact.
She is a real person. Someone who was never pretentious. She had put Bryce on a pedestal, pursuing what was not at all there, in the end, the pursuit somehow started to lose its value, and the pursuer was pursued.
Although she was not at first valued for who she is by other people, her self respect and reason won him over.
She is unique and real, and not all girls have that strength of character and brilliance that Juli Baker showed. She maintained her individuality. Her zest and enthusiasm for life was what helped her to recognize people for who they were. She was raised in a loving family, that is why she too could only give what was given her. Unfortunately, not all people could appreciate it for they were all pretentious and materialistic.
Brilliant acting of the two stars who played Juli and Bryce... I think they were soooo right for their parts. Too bad this movie didn't come out in theaters. I give it 5 stars! :D
Friday, February 18, 2011
Far Away
Wherever I go
Far away and anywhere
Time after time you always shine
Through dark of night calling after me
And wherever I climb
Far away and anywhere
You raise me high beyond the sky
Through stormy night lifting me above
Far away and anywhere
Time after time you always shine
Through dark of night calling after me
And wherever I climb
Far away and anywhere
You raise me high beyond the sky
Through stormy night lifting me above
Saturday, February 12, 2011
No need to Rush
No need to rush things. What is most needed now is to focus on what is important. Time is of essence, that is why there is no time for mediocrity.
Most of the time I am faced with a dilemma of compromising my principles just so I could have fleeting gratification.... but good thing, my sanity got the better of me.
A person's principle is what he acquired over the years of his existence on Earth, what determines who he is are the principles and beliefs he retained in his journey. The decision making is quite crucial, and it tells a lot about a person about his choices. I am happy, that although my principles are a little bit outdated, I am happy to keep my stand. People can laugh at me for being a little old-fashioned, but this is me. What's important is that I could look at the mirror with a clear conscience.
I can cry about it, but in the end, I am still happy because I stood for what is right. I love my life, and I do hope I am strong enough to withstand any storm and trials that will come my way... no compromising of my principles! Go Go Go!
Most of the time I am faced with a dilemma of compromising my principles just so I could have fleeting gratification.... but good thing, my sanity got the better of me.
A person's principle is what he acquired over the years of his existence on Earth, what determines who he is are the principles and beliefs he retained in his journey. The decision making is quite crucial, and it tells a lot about a person about his choices. I am happy, that although my principles are a little bit outdated, I am happy to keep my stand. People can laugh at me for being a little old-fashioned, but this is me. What's important is that I could look at the mirror with a clear conscience.
I can cry about it, but in the end, I am still happy because I stood for what is right. I love my life, and I do hope I am strong enough to withstand any storm and trials that will come my way... no compromising of my principles! Go Go Go!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Work on your Salvation with Fear and Trembling...
Ephesians 6:11-17
11 Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil.12For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens.13 Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground.14 So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a breastplate,15 and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all (the) flaming arrows of the evil one.17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Just saw the movie THE RITE tonight.
It was an Exorcism story.... I was taken aback and was deeply disturbed. I think I have encountered a situation like that. When I was a child, I didn't know better. Perhaps it was our customary recitation of the Holy Rosary that led us to the path to Light... way back, we were not fully aware of the troubles that we were in. We had spiritual warfare and belief in God was so so-so.
I still had mixed emotions as I watched the film, but deep down, I know my spiritual journey is different from a lot of people. I couldn't even begin the story on how i believe what I believe now. DEVILS do Exist, and so does God.
In the movie, the charm worn by the possessed victims played a vital role. It was repeatedly stressed throughout the movie. I think they forgot to explain why they kept on highlighting the charm. The charm is used most of the time for occult practices, and anyone who uses it will be susceptible to demonic possessions. So the next time people buy things, they have to know its origin to make sure it wasn't used for any kind of occult practices.
The Devil is cunning.... they fool people into not believing them so that it would be easy for them to go around playing with people.
I don't know if I am biased... I just want to be vigilant for my own sake. As I am writing this, I am fully aware of my role as a person who understand what it means to be a Catholic. And with that, I think I will live as one... I hope I can make my God proud of me, as I once said strongly in my dream. Such bold words... I can't forget it. I hope I have the will and the capacity to live it through.
From this point on, the amazing journey begins.... Help me God!
11 Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil.12For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens.13 Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground.14 So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a breastplate,15 and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all (the) flaming arrows of the evil one.17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Just saw the movie THE RITE tonight.
It was an Exorcism story.... I was taken aback and was deeply disturbed. I think I have encountered a situation like that. When I was a child, I didn't know better. Perhaps it was our customary recitation of the Holy Rosary that led us to the path to Light... way back, we were not fully aware of the troubles that we were in. We had spiritual warfare and belief in God was so so-so.
I still had mixed emotions as I watched the film, but deep down, I know my spiritual journey is different from a lot of people. I couldn't even begin the story on how i believe what I believe now. DEVILS do Exist, and so does God.
In the movie, the charm worn by the possessed victims played a vital role. It was repeatedly stressed throughout the movie. I think they forgot to explain why they kept on highlighting the charm. The charm is used most of the time for occult practices, and anyone who uses it will be susceptible to demonic possessions. So the next time people buy things, they have to know its origin to make sure it wasn't used for any kind of occult practices.
The Devil is cunning.... they fool people into not believing them so that it would be easy for them to go around playing with people.
I don't know if I am biased... I just want to be vigilant for my own sake. As I am writing this, I am fully aware of my role as a person who understand what it means to be a Catholic. And with that, I think I will live as one... I hope I can make my God proud of me, as I once said strongly in my dream. Such bold words... I can't forget it. I hope I have the will and the capacity to live it through.
From this point on, the amazing journey begins.... Help me God!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Be A Voice in the Society
"Be A voice in the Society"
That's what the homily was about when I attended the first Friday Mass this February 4, 2011.
Another sign for me.... gosh I really needed to execute my task already. I admit I am a little scared and a little lost... but I will be guided accordingly.
God help me! This is it. The defining moments of my life!
BRING IT ON!!! ^____________^
That's what the homily was about when I attended the first Friday Mass this February 4, 2011.
Another sign for me.... gosh I really needed to execute my task already. I admit I am a little scared and a little lost... but I will be guided accordingly.
God help me! This is it. The defining moments of my life!
BRING IT ON!!! ^____________^
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Make the World Better! :)
Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. – Hebrews 2:18
Yeah, cheesy as it may sound, but I am positive to want to make this world a better place to live in. I don't know, I just feel so energized at the thought of making people feel better.... especially the oppressed.
I have been through a lot of my own difficulties of my own in life, and seeing other people go through difficult times really troubles me.
I guess this is what people call "Superhero COMPLEX?" :D....
I admit, I can't do everything... but I just can't let things stay miserable when it's in my power to help. The downside there though, is when I encounter people who just wanted to take advantage of my help... screw them! I wanna give a good example... but they're just cheapos.. so I try not to associate with the likes of them.
Anyhow, let's make this world a whole lot better... be cool and help others be cool and as awesome as we are :D
Yeah, cheesy as it may sound, but I am positive to want to make this world a better place to live in. I don't know, I just feel so energized at the thought of making people feel better.... especially the oppressed.
I have been through a lot of my own difficulties of my own in life, and seeing other people go through difficult times really troubles me.
I guess this is what people call "Superhero COMPLEX?" :D....
I admit, I can't do everything... but I just can't let things stay miserable when it's in my power to help. The downside there though, is when I encounter people who just wanted to take advantage of my help... screw them! I wanna give a good example... but they're just cheapos.. so I try not to associate with the likes of them.
Anyhow, let's make this world a whole lot better... be cool and help others be cool and as awesome as we are :D
Sunday, January 30, 2011
On my Forkroad: I have decided which way to go...
Really, after months of debate and inner struggle, I finally made a decision. I am happy and contented.
For now, I need to rest my mind and do everything I have in my power to focus all my attention on my present situation. I smile even though I have no certainty where I am heading. All I needed is to have faith in myself, and everything will be okay. Soon, opportunities will open to welcome me, and with that in mind, I have no need to be worried. I am casting all my cares away, as for now, I need to rediscover my self, and from nothing again, I will build all the things I want to do and rediscover my passions and talents. I don't have anything in my name ... all I have is this determination and honesty to myself. What's important is that I know for now that I am not easily vacuumed and fashioned by other people's interpretation of who I am.
The worst thing a person could do to himself, is to conform to other people's mediocre ideas of him... hindering him from evolving to be himself in all his entirety.... it is a sorry sight if that happens. Because he/she can never be happy, conforming to other people's idea of who he is; which is vague and incomplete.
To shine as your best is something you owe to yourself. Never let other people influence you. Learn to discern who you really are, only YOU can pin down what works best for you.
Good days... I welcome you! ^__^
For now, I need to rest my mind and do everything I have in my power to focus all my attention on my present situation. I smile even though I have no certainty where I am heading. All I needed is to have faith in myself, and everything will be okay. Soon, opportunities will open to welcome me, and with that in mind, I have no need to be worried. I am casting all my cares away, as for now, I need to rediscover my self, and from nothing again, I will build all the things I want to do and rediscover my passions and talents. I don't have anything in my name ... all I have is this determination and honesty to myself. What's important is that I know for now that I am not easily vacuumed and fashioned by other people's interpretation of who I am.
The worst thing a person could do to himself, is to conform to other people's mediocre ideas of him... hindering him from evolving to be himself in all his entirety.... it is a sorry sight if that happens. Because he/she can never be happy, conforming to other people's idea of who he is; which is vague and incomplete.
To shine as your best is something you owe to yourself. Never let other people influence you. Learn to discern who you really are, only YOU can pin down what works best for you.
Good days... I welcome you! ^__^
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Refocusing my Dreams, to make it into a Reality
A few more days from now, and I am on my way towards my goals. I know that I will lose a lot of things, i.e., Ripened friendships, familiar atmosphere, consistent source of money, but oddly, I am perfectly fine with it. Not that they lost their value, but it just didn't fit in my plans anymore.
I overstayed, I think. Because I had been unhappy for months now, doing everything like a robot would. And I fell into a trap of seeking validation of my work from other people...
I got tired of those empty pursuits of praises from people. I got some, but lost some. To seek validation from others is indeed addictive, and I fell into a trap of spreading myself too thin, doing a lot of tricks just to get attention... but in the long run, it lacks satisfaction. The false luster it promised waned as the time passed me by.
Reflecting on my life as I was wont to do at intervals when I am alone with myself, I realized to my great surprise, that I'm the only one I needed to believe in.
I suffered for months now. I did function, doing what others wanted, but inside, I was struggling. They applauded me, yet why wasn't I happy? Then it dawned on me, I wasn't carrying out my passion, my identity... I let other people take me according to their whims... that I eventually lost myself on the way. I lost my sense of identity because of my folly.
My stupidity eventually took its toll. I have produced mediocrity... I wasn't fooling anyone anymore. My works have no enthusiasm and lacked the heart it needed to stand and speak for itself. I was in turmoil... I knew I needed to let go... but I continued on... stubbornly, until I couldn't look at my works anymore. I was repulsed by it.
That's why I needed to let go... and when I finally gave in to the idea, a sense of peace gradually took over me. I discovered that in order to show people that individual side of you, you mustn't be too competitive of other people... look inside you, and it's okay to fail. I discovered that there was never a competition with other people because I am a unique individual. The only person I should try to please is myself and make my God proud of me.
Little by little, my enthusiasm is already coming back to me... it's gonna be a good life! ^___^
I owe it to myself and to others, to be my very best, to be able to function well in society by being myself! It's good to know that I am important in this world, just as I am... :D
I overstayed, I think. Because I had been unhappy for months now, doing everything like a robot would. And I fell into a trap of seeking validation of my work from other people...
I got tired of those empty pursuits of praises from people. I got some, but lost some. To seek validation from others is indeed addictive, and I fell into a trap of spreading myself too thin, doing a lot of tricks just to get attention... but in the long run, it lacks satisfaction. The false luster it promised waned as the time passed me by.
Reflecting on my life as I was wont to do at intervals when I am alone with myself, I realized to my great surprise, that I'm the only one I needed to believe in.
I suffered for months now. I did function, doing what others wanted, but inside, I was struggling. They applauded me, yet why wasn't I happy? Then it dawned on me, I wasn't carrying out my passion, my identity... I let other people take me according to their whims... that I eventually lost myself on the way. I lost my sense of identity because of my folly.
My stupidity eventually took its toll. I have produced mediocrity... I wasn't fooling anyone anymore. My works have no enthusiasm and lacked the heart it needed to stand and speak for itself. I was in turmoil... I knew I needed to let go... but I continued on... stubbornly, until I couldn't look at my works anymore. I was repulsed by it.
That's why I needed to let go... and when I finally gave in to the idea, a sense of peace gradually took over me. I discovered that in order to show people that individual side of you, you mustn't be too competitive of other people... look inside you, and it's okay to fail. I discovered that there was never a competition with other people because I am a unique individual. The only person I should try to please is myself and make my God proud of me.
Little by little, my enthusiasm is already coming back to me... it's gonna be a good life! ^___^
I owe it to myself and to others, to be my very best, to be able to function well in society by being myself! It's good to know that I am important in this world, just as I am... :D
Monday, January 17, 2011
Voice from Oblivion
So all of these faces
And brand new places
And a fresh start to my life
And now I know where I wanna go
I'm gonna make sure I do it just right
Cause if I dont I know things wont feel right
I am excited to start on this project... someday, I will be having a voice, enough to be heard. I will be the voice of the ones whose cries were silenced, by no less than their own mothers who should be the ones to protect them and love them. I feel so much love for these little ones, and I cry for their stifled cries. May their cry for justice reach the hearts of the people...and may they stop the abuse and murder for the little ones.
There are 3 kinds of people in this world. Those that make things happen. Those that watch things happen, and those that say: 'what happened?!' :)
And brand new places
And a fresh start to my life
And now I know where I wanna go
I'm gonna make sure I do it just right
Cause if I dont I know things wont feel right
I am excited to start on this project... someday, I will be having a voice, enough to be heard. I will be the voice of the ones whose cries were silenced, by no less than their own mothers who should be the ones to protect them and love them. I feel so much love for these little ones, and I cry for their stifled cries. May their cry for justice reach the hearts of the people...and may they stop the abuse and murder for the little ones.
There are 3 kinds of people in this world. Those that make things happen. Those that watch things happen, and those that say: 'what happened?!' :)
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Sports personalities -- A pleasant surprise in the Catholic Priesthood today!
Fatherhood and being married to the church was the calling of these popular, good-looking athletes who, at the peak of their talents, have decided to enter the seminary. Priestly calling is not a job, but a calling and a privilege given by God. To be called to this service is a gift. I am still at loss for words as I read about these amazing people... who had fame, girls, image, looks.... they had everything, but they were humble enough to strip themselves of the glories of the world, and embrace the life with God.
Grant Desme
Joseph Freedy
I think they're amazing. Masculinity is so much distorted nowadays. The media feeds the people with trash... that to be a true alpha male, is to get the girls, be rich, and be famous... Well, these people knew that life... and they found out that it's not the peak of happiness!
Grant Desme
Joseph Freedy
I think they're amazing. Masculinity is so much distorted nowadays. The media feeds the people with trash... that to be a true alpha male, is to get the girls, be rich, and be famous... Well, these people knew that life... and they found out that it's not the peak of happiness!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Foolish traveler - - my story
Have you ever read the story of the foolish traveler that I posted here months ago? Well, it's a very good story. Click here to read it.
He's foolish alright, but he was kind. And he was happy because he had no malice in his body. He doesn't care what he loses. He wants to see people happy.
Well, I remembered the tale because I used the title. Well, all of us are travelers here on Earth... we journey until we find our place in this world. I am starting a new chapter of my life. New job, new dreams to weave, new path to follow... My dreams are the only fuel that keeps me going. :)
From ground zero, I need to rehash my life. Clear my head of all the unnecessary things that bother me. I am very excited. I can see the future ahead of me is so bright. I will of course find some hurdles along the way, but I can manage... for now, move on. It doesn't matter how little my steps will be, what's important is that I have decided to have change in my life.
It's really odd that I have a very strong sense of purpose... My path is a foolish path and risky, but what are dreamers for if not being crazy and taking risks? The reason why they are called dreamers is because they dare to do the impossible... make the invisible visible... enough said... :D
He's foolish alright, but he was kind. And he was happy because he had no malice in his body. He doesn't care what he loses. He wants to see people happy.
Well, I remembered the tale because I used the title. Well, all of us are travelers here on Earth... we journey until we find our place in this world. I am starting a new chapter of my life. New job, new dreams to weave, new path to follow... My dreams are the only fuel that keeps me going. :)
From ground zero, I need to rehash my life. Clear my head of all the unnecessary things that bother me. I am very excited. I can see the future ahead of me is so bright. I will of course find some hurdles along the way, but I can manage... for now, move on. It doesn't matter how little my steps will be, what's important is that I have decided to have change in my life.
It's really odd that I have a very strong sense of purpose... My path is a foolish path and risky, but what are dreamers for if not being crazy and taking risks? The reason why they are called dreamers is because they dare to do the impossible... make the invisible visible... enough said... :D
Friday, December 31, 2010
Ending Chapters
from Paolo Coehlo's blog
One always has to know when a stage comes to an end. If we insist on staying longer than the necessary time, we lose the happiness and the meaning of the other stages we have to go through.
Closing cycles, shutting doors, ending chapters – whatever name we give it, what matters is to leave in the past the moments of life that have finished.
Did you lose your job? Has a loving relationship come to an end? Did you leave your parents’ house? Gone to live abroad? Has a long-lasting friendship ended all of a sudden? You can spend a long time wondering why this has happened.
You can tell yourself you won’t take another step until you find out why certain things that were so important and so solid in your life have turned into dust, just like that. But such an attitude will be awfully stressing for everyone involved: your parents, your husband or wife, your friends, your children, your sister.
Everyone is finishing chapters, turning over new leaves, getting on with life, and they will all feel bad seeing you at a standstill.
Things pass, and the best we can do is to let them really go away.
That is why it is so important (however painful it may be!) to destroy souvenirs, move, give lots of things away to orphanages, sell or donate the books you have at home.
Everything in this visible world is a manifestation of the invisible world, of what is going on in our hearts – and getting rid of certain memories also means making some room for other memories to take their place.
Let things go. Release them. Detach yourself from them.
Nobody plays this life with marked cards, so sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Do not expect anything in return, do not expect your efforts to be appreciated, your genius to be discovered, your love to be understood.
Stop turning on your emotional television to watch the same program over and over again, the one that shows how much you suffered from a certain loss: that is only poisoning you, nothing else.
Nothing is more dangerous than not accepting love relationships that are broken off, work that is promised but there is no starting date, decisions that are always put off waiting for the “ideal moment.”
Before a new chapter is begun, the old one has to be finished: tell yourself that what has passed will never come back.
Remember that there was a time when you could live without that thing or that person – nothing is irreplaceable, a habit is not a need.
This may sound so obvious, it may even be difficult, but it is very important.
Closing cycles. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because that no longer fits your life.
Shut the door, change the record, clean the house, shake off the dust.
Stop being who you were, and change into who you are.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
One always has to know when a stage comes to an end. If we insist on staying longer than the necessary time, we lose the happiness and the meaning of the other stages we have to go through.
Closing cycles, shutting doors, ending chapters – whatever name we give it, what matters is to leave in the past the moments of life that have finished.
Did you lose your job? Has a loving relationship come to an end? Did you leave your parents’ house? Gone to live abroad? Has a long-lasting friendship ended all of a sudden? You can spend a long time wondering why this has happened.
You can tell yourself you won’t take another step until you find out why certain things that were so important and so solid in your life have turned into dust, just like that. But such an attitude will be awfully stressing for everyone involved: your parents, your husband or wife, your friends, your children, your sister.
Everyone is finishing chapters, turning over new leaves, getting on with life, and they will all feel bad seeing you at a standstill.
Things pass, and the best we can do is to let them really go away.
That is why it is so important (however painful it may be!) to destroy souvenirs, move, give lots of things away to orphanages, sell or donate the books you have at home.
Everything in this visible world is a manifestation of the invisible world, of what is going on in our hearts – and getting rid of certain memories also means making some room for other memories to take their place.
Let things go. Release them. Detach yourself from them.
Nobody plays this life with marked cards, so sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Do not expect anything in return, do not expect your efforts to be appreciated, your genius to be discovered, your love to be understood.
Stop turning on your emotional television to watch the same program over and over again, the one that shows how much you suffered from a certain loss: that is only poisoning you, nothing else.
Nothing is more dangerous than not accepting love relationships that are broken off, work that is promised but there is no starting date, decisions that are always put off waiting for the “ideal moment.”
Before a new chapter is begun, the old one has to be finished: tell yourself that what has passed will never come back.
Remember that there was a time when you could live without that thing or that person – nothing is irreplaceable, a habit is not a need.
This may sound so obvious, it may even be difficult, but it is very important.
Closing cycles. Not because of pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because that no longer fits your life.
Shut the door, change the record, clean the house, shake off the dust.
Stop being who you were, and change into who you are.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2010 Last Day of the year
As the year is on the verge of its end, I couldn't help but feel a little flabbergasted. Everything happened so fast... opportunities came, chances I took, and chances I let slip by. I got to say, a lot of things made me smile.... something great has happened to me and I do hope that it will be like this in the coming year.
I stop and reflect on my life every now and then. And I dare say, I have come a long long way. Having my own dreams and goals to fulfill... I am even envious of my future self... the present me is jealous of who I will be in the future... (If there's such a thing! Hahaha) Trials will come, but I can manage... how else could I have survived the past if I am not a strong person?
I will list down my new year's resolutions. And I will arm myself with lots of prayers, courage, and hope. I hope to stay more focused and do my very best this time :)
All in all, I can say that the best was saved for last. ^__^ so many things have happened to me in the latter part of the year... 2010 was awesome. I have matured emotionally, and I can say I learned to understand people a little better. It's true that I have come to read about people in Dostoevsky's works, but to know about people first hand is a totally different thing. Anyhow... one thing I learned is that I should have respect for people, and leave the unnecessary people behind, those who just use people and doesn't even know how to utter a thank you. Surprise, there were a lot of people like that! :O... whatever, bygones!
It's time to kick some ass! I have been so passive, now it's time to be aggressive. I will take control of my destiny... and leave the people who can't keep up with my pace. That's the way things are. Let's have a toast... 2011! Here we go... a brighter future because I refuse to look at the bleak side of life. I deserve more than what I used to get. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhh! ^__^
I stop and reflect on my life every now and then. And I dare say, I have come a long long way. Having my own dreams and goals to fulfill... I am even envious of my future self... the present me is jealous of who I will be in the future... (If there's such a thing! Hahaha) Trials will come, but I can manage... how else could I have survived the past if I am not a strong person?
I will list down my new year's resolutions. And I will arm myself with lots of prayers, courage, and hope. I hope to stay more focused and do my very best this time :)
All in all, I can say that the best was saved for last. ^__^ so many things have happened to me in the latter part of the year... 2010 was awesome. I have matured emotionally, and I can say I learned to understand people a little better. It's true that I have come to read about people in Dostoevsky's works, but to know about people first hand is a totally different thing. Anyhow... one thing I learned is that I should have respect for people, and leave the unnecessary people behind, those who just use people and doesn't even know how to utter a thank you. Surprise, there were a lot of people like that! :O... whatever, bygones!
It's time to kick some ass! I have been so passive, now it's time to be aggressive. I will take control of my destiny... and leave the people who can't keep up with my pace. That's the way things are. Let's have a toast... 2011! Here we go... a brighter future because I refuse to look at the bleak side of life. I deserve more than what I used to get. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhh! ^__^
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Oblivion
As the year is coming to a close, I have been confronted with a scary thought. I have been very busy with getting ready for my new year resolutions and new plans for my life ahead. And while I was at it, I was able to experience for a moment, the frightening feeling of being in oblivion.
People come and go, and forget you altogether. I never feared to be forgotten, not by anyone because it was usually me who leave people behind. But now, I am feeling a little terrified.
I can't help but think of the babies who were neglected by their parents. Is this what to be in oblivion is all about? To be treated as if you never existed? To have no voice, no presence, no opinions.... it's rather sad. VERY SAD. When I think of how these little ones get abused, murdered, and maltreated, I get really angry. I am for the human dignity.
For further knowledge about the importance of life, this may be a useful read:
HUMANAE VITAE
By the way, I have a new toy... he will grace my photography soon someday. He is King, my sister's toy poodle! It's a gift for her... I wasn't fond of dogs... but he's so cute and adorable... ^__^
People come and go, and forget you altogether. I never feared to be forgotten, not by anyone because it was usually me who leave people behind. But now, I am feeling a little terrified.
I can't help but think of the babies who were neglected by their parents. Is this what to be in oblivion is all about? To be treated as if you never existed? To have no voice, no presence, no opinions.... it's rather sad. VERY SAD. When I think of how these little ones get abused, murdered, and maltreated, I get really angry. I am for the human dignity.
For further knowledge about the importance of life, this may be a useful read:
HUMANAE VITAE
By the way, I have a new toy... he will grace my photography soon someday. He is King, my sister's toy poodle! It's a gift for her... I wasn't fond of dogs... but he's so cute and adorable... ^__^
Friday, December 24, 2010
Urgency of the Call
It's time for a new beginning.
I have been so sure now of my calling, and time is ripe. If I let my chance slip through my fingers, then I know I will regret it for the rest of my life.
I must understand, that my life is not for me alone. I have a responsibility to fulfill, that is why my heart's desire is deeply instilled in my whole being.
I heard some words of wisdom today, and it hit me again, "The reason for Christmas, is to give people hope. God works, even when it seemed like nothing is going on and He seemed silent. But still He works even when you could not perceive it. He is faithful, even when things don't go according to your expectations. You may not understand, but He has plans far greater than what your limited mind can conceive."
Thus I put my tomorrows in God's hand. It's an exciting one really. A friend of mine also told me. That when he empties himself from the concerns of the world, he finds himself being provided for by the God he believes in, that never in his life did God abandon him. And that gave me hope! Thanks to him, I could have a talk about spiritual matters.
I also watched a movie about the life of Don Bosco. I live near the Don Bosco parish and his relic came to visit the church.
In his youth, he said "There's limited time for people. If God asks you to do something, have a sense of urgency, for this may be the time God needs you to fulfill it. For tomorrow, you might die, or that will may no longer be as strong. So when you are called, do it outright"
So many inspiring thoughts. I just know. Everything that is being said, I must listen to it... for it is a map, a clue of my life. :)
Scared of my weakness, but I have a God I could depend on... move forward.Tomorrow is a great day. :)
I have been so sure now of my calling, and time is ripe. If I let my chance slip through my fingers, then I know I will regret it for the rest of my life.
I must understand, that my life is not for me alone. I have a responsibility to fulfill, that is why my heart's desire is deeply instilled in my whole being.
I heard some words of wisdom today, and it hit me again, "The reason for Christmas, is to give people hope. God works, even when it seemed like nothing is going on and He seemed silent. But still He works even when you could not perceive it. He is faithful, even when things don't go according to your expectations. You may not understand, but He has plans far greater than what your limited mind can conceive."
Thus I put my tomorrows in God's hand. It's an exciting one really. A friend of mine also told me. That when he empties himself from the concerns of the world, he finds himself being provided for by the God he believes in, that never in his life did God abandon him. And that gave me hope! Thanks to him, I could have a talk about spiritual matters.
I also watched a movie about the life of Don Bosco. I live near the Don Bosco parish and his relic came to visit the church.
In his youth, he said "There's limited time for people. If God asks you to do something, have a sense of urgency, for this may be the time God needs you to fulfill it. For tomorrow, you might die, or that will may no longer be as strong. So when you are called, do it outright"
So many inspiring thoughts. I just know. Everything that is being said, I must listen to it... for it is a map, a clue of my life. :)
Scared of my weakness, but I have a God I could depend on... move forward.Tomorrow is a great day. :)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Words of encouragement
As I stand near the threshold of a new beginning, I have been hearing a lot of positive and encouraging words lately. And I need them very much.
In today's gospel, these words reverberated in my mind: "God never lets His people down" and went on citing examples of God's faithfulness to His people.
Yesterday's gospel talked about Hannah's granted prayer, to have a child (Note: I am not praying for that, but in olden times, children were seen as a blessing. And so when I said Hannah's prayer for a child was answered, it meant in generalization of God's different forms of blessings.) God works in mysterious ways, and He never abandons His people. May they believe or not, He continues to provide. People do not feel this because they believe that God is non existent. It's rather sad... on my part, I cannot judge the people who do not believe. It's the way they were able to see their situations, and there's nothing I can do about it.
I on the other hand, cannot go on living in the belief that God never existed. He was with me during those trying times. I have seen the miracles that manifested in my life, that is why, everyday, there's a reason for me to be excited, always on the lookout at what God has in store for me. :)
That's why, time and again, since it's my Creator who got my back, I can safely say: "SMILE, LIFE IS FULL OF PLEASANT SURPRISES!"
Looking back, my years in this world is really full of blessings. I could only smile and be thankful. True, I do not have the best things in life, but I have the BEST source of inspiration... my God, my Creator, my #1 fan! May all my dreams come true,... the dreams that God instilled in me... :)
Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, 5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. (R) 8 Good and upright is the LORD; thus he shows sinners the way. 9 He guides the humble to justice, he teaches the humble his way. (R) 10 All the paths of the LORD are kindness and constancy toward those who keep his covenant and his decrees. 14 The friendship of the LORD is with those who fear him, and his covenant, for their instruction.
In today's gospel, these words reverberated in my mind: "God never lets His people down" and went on citing examples of God's faithfulness to His people.
Yesterday's gospel talked about Hannah's granted prayer, to have a child (Note: I am not praying for that, but in olden times, children were seen as a blessing. And so when I said Hannah's prayer for a child was answered, it meant in generalization of God's different forms of blessings.) God works in mysterious ways, and He never abandons His people. May they believe or not, He continues to provide. People do not feel this because they believe that God is non existent. It's rather sad... on my part, I cannot judge the people who do not believe. It's the way they were able to see their situations, and there's nothing I can do about it.
I on the other hand, cannot go on living in the belief that God never existed. He was with me during those trying times. I have seen the miracles that manifested in my life, that is why, everyday, there's a reason for me to be excited, always on the lookout at what God has in store for me. :)
That's why, time and again, since it's my Creator who got my back, I can safely say: "SMILE, LIFE IS FULL OF PLEASANT SURPRISES!"
Looking back, my years in this world is really full of blessings. I could only smile and be thankful. True, I do not have the best things in life, but I have the BEST source of inspiration... my God, my Creator, my #1 fan! May all my dreams come true,... the dreams that God instilled in me... :)
Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, 5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. (R) 8 Good and upright is the LORD; thus he shows sinners the way. 9 He guides the humble to justice, he teaches the humble his way. (R) 10 All the paths of the LORD are kindness and constancy toward those who keep his covenant and his decrees. 14 The friendship of the LORD is with those who fear him, and his covenant, for their instruction.
Monday, December 20, 2010
I chose to be hopeful!
People call me crazy or so old fashioned... hmmm I can't help it if they think of me as such. I know that believing in something you didn't see for yourself is kind of illogical, but I'd rather believe in something that will strengthen my hope.
In relation to this, I remembered an episode I liked. The Hikaru no Go episode where Sai (the master of Go who is a ghost) took over Hikaru's messed up game. He knew he was falling apart, and the only way he could win is to let Sai takeover. The dialogue hit me because many times in my life, I mess up with things, and then when I feel that I am already hopeless, I cry and become so frustrated knowing that I could never do it right. And it feels good to have someone take over your messed up world, and knowing He will make everything right. I have hope in my future, for I chose God to takeover my life. Because without Him, I am hopeless...
These are the things I learn in Hikaru no Go, and come to think of it, it's not far from my reality...
I am happy...because I have hope. :)
Haze is now at a tough spot. With 1-1 it is up to Hikaru to win and make Haze advance to the finals. Kaga tells Hikaru to play seriously and show them his true strength. He tells Hikaru that if Haze looses than their Go Club will be no more. Hikaru looks at the board and begins to shed some tears. He asks Sai to finish the game because he knows that deep down he cannot win. Sai realizes how frustrating it is for Hikaru being unable to win with his own strength. But Sai assures Hikaru that they will win. Sure enough, Haze advances to the finals 2 –1.
In relation to this, I remembered an episode I liked. The Hikaru no Go episode where Sai (the master of Go who is a ghost) took over Hikaru's messed up game. He knew he was falling apart, and the only way he could win is to let Sai takeover. The dialogue hit me because many times in my life, I mess up with things, and then when I feel that I am already hopeless, I cry and become so frustrated knowing that I could never do it right. And it feels good to have someone take over your messed up world, and knowing He will make everything right. I have hope in my future, for I chose God to takeover my life. Because without Him, I am hopeless...
These are the things I learn in Hikaru no Go, and come to think of it, it's not far from my reality...
I am happy...because I have hope. :)
Haze is now at a tough spot. With 1-1 it is up to Hikaru to win and make Haze advance to the finals. Kaga tells Hikaru to play seriously and show them his true strength. He tells Hikaru that if Haze looses than their Go Club will be no more. Hikaru looks at the board and begins to shed some tears. He asks Sai to finish the game because he knows that deep down he cannot win. Sai realizes how frustrating it is for Hikaru being unable to win with his own strength. But Sai assures Hikaru that they will win. Sure enough, Haze advances to the finals 2 –1.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Good old days!
I spend my time reading nowadays (While I do my side jobs that is!)... I need to refresh all the things I learned when I was young. After a lot of thought, I realized that I have buried my old self through the years. My old self wasn't at all bad. True, I was a loner, but now that I have established communication with real people, I found out that I need the knowledge I used to have when I was my old self to be effective in socializing, thus I returned to reading...
I used to be happy years back... but now, I realized, that having people around me wasn't at all bad. True, there are times when I badly needed to be alone to be able to reflect on things, I began to appreciate the people around me. Through them I was able to see things I couldn't see if I was alone. It is true indeed, God sends the right people your way to teach you about life.
Keep it coming. 2011 will be my turning point! :)
CCO - Visualizing, Diana ^_^
Thursday, December 16, 2010
CBCP Year of the Youths started now. December 16, 2010.
This is indeed a good year for me. It was declared a year of the youths. Thus, I know it will be the start of my good life too! ^_^. It gets exciting everyday... it may not be always about happy times, but I know I have help whenever I need it.
I want to take over the world... really. I know it will take a lot than a small amount of effort, but I have to decide NOW. It's now or never!!! I don't want to let the world pass me by... and besides, I have a task to fulfill.
There's a reason why I am in THIS family.... and for that reason, I need to be my best. I need to uphold my family name because our lives are intertwined with a lot of tasks that needed to be done to help the world. I have to be a role model to the youth, thus I refrain from doing anything against my principles. I am a devout Catholic.... but let me correct any prejudgments that may occur right away after reading that statement. I assure you that my faith underwent a lot of tumultuous doubts and arguments to my logical side before I succumbed to it finally. I am not saying it is an end all and be all, all I'm saying is that being a Catholic is not at all bad, rigid yes, but can be useful when you want to be someone who wants to be honestly connected to God. I want to be an encouragement to others... or rather, I need to be. I wasn't born here to waste that privilege.
It's hard to do my task, but with God's help, I know I can....why, He's my number one Fan! He made me to be me....He knows every cell in my body, and how I should function... and the desire in my heart is the manual for me to function. I need to maximize my usage to its full potential, so that I could face Him at the end of my days, proud and happy.
I have to be ready to face sadness and misunderstanding. I have to be strong... I want to be bold despite the wounds that my journey might inflict on me. I have to be always in high hopes, and high spirits, knowing that God is always at my side, and that HE WILL NEVER ABANDON ME...
I have been so faithful to my God, because all through my formative years, I have experienced a lot of faithfulness on His part. He worked in ways I could not imagine. Gave me big surprises that I could never have conceived in my head. It's a very exciting world for me really... but somehow I get all anxious because I look at my situations in life. I doubt Him, His promises, His faithfulness...
One significant verse that held true in my life was when His words hit me... "I will repay you for the lost years", and it took place in my life. True to His words, he took over and tidied the circumstances for me to walk on. He smoothens the road on which I pass, and if ever I walk in uncertainties, I know He takes me by the hand and take me to a wonderful place.
I want to believe all the time, and tell the world at the top of my lungs about God's goodness, but most of the time, I am gripped with fear. But looking back, and listing all the wonderful gifts God has given me, I know I am in good hands. I shall want nothing. I am teary eyed each time I remember all the wonderful gifts God has given me. And just being with God and recognizing it as the truest gift in this world is also a gift from Him. I love being there with Him...in His presence... Just basking in His holiness, I feel so happy and serene.
It is indeed a good life!
I want to take over the world... really. I know it will take a lot than a small amount of effort, but I have to decide NOW. It's now or never!!! I don't want to let the world pass me by... and besides, I have a task to fulfill.
There's a reason why I am in THIS family.... and for that reason, I need to be my best. I need to uphold my family name because our lives are intertwined with a lot of tasks that needed to be done to help the world. I have to be a role model to the youth, thus I refrain from doing anything against my principles. I am a devout Catholic.... but let me correct any prejudgments that may occur right away after reading that statement. I assure you that my faith underwent a lot of tumultuous doubts and arguments to my logical side before I succumbed to it finally. I am not saying it is an end all and be all, all I'm saying is that being a Catholic is not at all bad, rigid yes, but can be useful when you want to be someone who wants to be honestly connected to God. I want to be an encouragement to others... or rather, I need to be. I wasn't born here to waste that privilege.
It's hard to do my task, but with God's help, I know I can....why, He's my number one Fan! He made me to be me....He knows every cell in my body, and how I should function... and the desire in my heart is the manual for me to function. I need to maximize my usage to its full potential, so that I could face Him at the end of my days, proud and happy.
I have to be ready to face sadness and misunderstanding. I have to be strong... I want to be bold despite the wounds that my journey might inflict on me. I have to be always in high hopes, and high spirits, knowing that God is always at my side, and that HE WILL NEVER ABANDON ME...
I have been so faithful to my God, because all through my formative years, I have experienced a lot of faithfulness on His part. He worked in ways I could not imagine. Gave me big surprises that I could never have conceived in my head. It's a very exciting world for me really... but somehow I get all anxious because I look at my situations in life. I doubt Him, His promises, His faithfulness...
One significant verse that held true in my life was when His words hit me... "I will repay you for the lost years", and it took place in my life. True to His words, he took over and tidied the circumstances for me to walk on. He smoothens the road on which I pass, and if ever I walk in uncertainties, I know He takes me by the hand and take me to a wonderful place.
I want to believe all the time, and tell the world at the top of my lungs about God's goodness, but most of the time, I am gripped with fear. But looking back, and listing all the wonderful gifts God has given me, I know I am in good hands. I shall want nothing. I am teary eyed each time I remember all the wonderful gifts God has given me. And just being with God and recognizing it as the truest gift in this world is also a gift from Him. I love being there with Him...in His presence... Just basking in His holiness, I feel so happy and serene.
It is indeed a good life!
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