I came across a beautiful quote by one of the world's greatest philantropists, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Just in time though, for my nonchalant attitude about the state I am in, is it a coincidence that I was able to read her aphorism? I like the last two lines - the lines my mum would always tell me.
“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.”
― Mother Teresa
Monday, December 12, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
I Saw This Love Thing Somewhere...
Love is not something we hold, it is something we set free.
It's not something we just do, but it's something we don't imagine to
be.
Lastly, it is not something we choose, it chooses us.
source: Internet
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~ What dya think about love? I think, I never saw it coming but then it comes and it goes and comes around again. Love is always present. It is just that sometimes people fail to see it. Spread love! :)
It's not something we just do, but it's something we don't imagine to
be.
Lastly, it is not something we choose, it chooses us.
source: Internet
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~ What dya think about love? I think, I never saw it coming but then it comes and it goes and comes around again. Love is always present. It is just that sometimes people fail to see it. Spread love! :)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Some Thoughts On Writing
Did you ever ask yourself what you'd like to be when you grow up? Or, you just let that question slip out of your head? I have been asking myself that question the moment I started schooling when I was four - the time I started doodling and writing my diary. Who taught me to do so? My uber cool mum who encouraged me to write just about anything. Little did I know that it was my practice for the hard years to come. Hear my epistle and be enlightened even a bit.
I'd like to think that I have been writing ever since I was born but I am not. I started writing when I was in high school and got some of my articles published in local medias. It was fun at first because seeing my work read by others and enjoyed by some almost gave me some sort of high. By that, I define 'high' as some sort of a happy feeling associated with a bit of fulfillment. It started as a hobby and soon enough, it became my source of income.
It has been ten years and counting and I am still writing stuff. I was able to write for different companies and got assigned to different places and if I am lucky, assigned to other countries, too. Through my constant travels, I was able to meet different people sharing the same passion. I was able to see things through their perspective and my horizon has widened out because I learned a lot from them and gained some experiences that I would not trade for anything.
But to be honest, even if I love writing so much, I always question myself if there is any sense to it. What am I going to get after writing all these stuff? Where will my writing take me? What am I going to expect in the next few years? Will they buy my work and accept me again if I present myself to write for whatever they wanted me to write? More and more questions have been running inside my head and even if I am cracking my hypothalamus for some answers, I am just left with these questions.
I do not know if other writers also experience this kind of thing. I don't even consider myself a writer but that was what's been written in my work permit and credentials. Everyone can be a writer I supposed, but not everyone can live up to the demands. Others might say that writing is just for fun and is really easy. A lot of things are being considered when writing and it is not at all glamorous. Come to think of it, though. If writing is just so easy, why are there so many writing workshops and tutorials? See, it also requires a lot of effort to come up with a magnificent piece to be read by your readers. On my end, I just assumed that I have a responsibility to make my every piece sensible because I am not just sharing thoughts but sharing stories and realities. Along with it, I am also sharing myself and my convictions, hoping that I am enlightening other souls, too.
Contrary to what other people think, writers are not highly paid but you can earn a living for it. And, in the country where I came from, writers earn meager salaries which is the reason why I have some other moonlighting jobs to boot. It just dawned upon me that writing may not pay me much but it is my passion that fuels me to do more and be thankful that I have been writing through the years.
The truth is, it is not at all money and popularity. In behalf of other writers, I know that they do this for the love of their craft. So, if you want to become a writer, you should have the passion and desire to the craft. That would be the starting point of all. Just start to write and let your thoughts flow naturally without pressuring yourself. Writing is therapeutic, fun and can be addicting. I do encourage you to get started because writing is a fulfilling hobby. It is also a bit of hard work but I assure you that it is a rewarding experience.
For those who are newbies, you might want to try attending some workshops and have your close friends read your articles. Get started and enjoy the ride as you play with your words and thoughts.
Cheers to everyone!
I'd like to think that I have been writing ever since I was born but I am not. I started writing when I was in high school and got some of my articles published in local medias. It was fun at first because seeing my work read by others and enjoyed by some almost gave me some sort of high. By that, I define 'high' as some sort of a happy feeling associated with a bit of fulfillment. It started as a hobby and soon enough, it became my source of income.
It has been ten years and counting and I am still writing stuff. I was able to write for different companies and got assigned to different places and if I am lucky, assigned to other countries, too. Through my constant travels, I was able to meet different people sharing the same passion. I was able to see things through their perspective and my horizon has widened out because I learned a lot from them and gained some experiences that I would not trade for anything.
But to be honest, even if I love writing so much, I always question myself if there is any sense to it. What am I going to get after writing all these stuff? Where will my writing take me? What am I going to expect in the next few years? Will they buy my work and accept me again if I present myself to write for whatever they wanted me to write? More and more questions have been running inside my head and even if I am cracking my hypothalamus for some answers, I am just left with these questions.
I do not know if other writers also experience this kind of thing. I don't even consider myself a writer but that was what's been written in my work permit and credentials. Everyone can be a writer I supposed, but not everyone can live up to the demands. Others might say that writing is just for fun and is really easy. A lot of things are being considered when writing and it is not at all glamorous. Come to think of it, though. If writing is just so easy, why are there so many writing workshops and tutorials? See, it also requires a lot of effort to come up with a magnificent piece to be read by your readers. On my end, I just assumed that I have a responsibility to make my every piece sensible because I am not just sharing thoughts but sharing stories and realities. Along with it, I am also sharing myself and my convictions, hoping that I am enlightening other souls, too.
Contrary to what other people think, writers are not highly paid but you can earn a living for it. And, in the country where I came from, writers earn meager salaries which is the reason why I have some other moonlighting jobs to boot. It just dawned upon me that writing may not pay me much but it is my passion that fuels me to do more and be thankful that I have been writing through the years.
The truth is, it is not at all money and popularity. In behalf of other writers, I know that they do this for the love of their craft. So, if you want to become a writer, you should have the passion and desire to the craft. That would be the starting point of all. Just start to write and let your thoughts flow naturally without pressuring yourself. Writing is therapeutic, fun and can be addicting. I do encourage you to get started because writing is a fulfilling hobby. It is also a bit of hard work but I assure you that it is a rewarding experience.
For those who are newbies, you might want to try attending some workshops and have your close friends read your articles. Get started and enjoy the ride as you play with your words and thoughts.
Cheers to everyone!
Friday, October 7, 2011
When Boredom Strikes
Just a quick thought, though. Do you know what I have learned from boredom? It is appreciating the fact that I am not busy thinking about other things. It makes me a bit creative, to the point that I want to do other things - things that I have not done before or things that I have always wanted to try. What are those things? Do I have to tell you? Nah, secret! :)
So, when you get bored, don't get pissed at all. Hahaha, nonsense. Geez, I wanna sleep. That's what I do when I get B-O-R-E-D.
So, when you get bored, don't get pissed at all. Hahaha, nonsense. Geez, I wanna sleep. That's what I do when I get B-O-R-E-D.
Monday, May 2, 2011
He's Dead, Now What?!
There he goes, he is gone. Osama Bin Laden is dead and many people have rejoiced upon his demise because his atrocity has come to an end.
But it doesn't mean that it is the end of all the terrorism attacks as many would assume it is. No matter where we go, there is still no assurance that where we are is safe. The evil he spreads may have come to a halt but the danger always stays.
Being vigilant might help but there is really no assurance of a safe location. Have you counted how many Osama Bin Ladens are left after his death? I may not be making any sense here but I just want my opinions out. I just hope that being "aware" of what is happening would really help us feel secure, even a bit.
But it doesn't mean that it is the end of all the terrorism attacks as many would assume it is. No matter where we go, there is still no assurance that where we are is safe. The evil he spreads may have come to a halt but the danger always stays.
Being vigilant might help but there is really no assurance of a safe location. Have you counted how many Osama Bin Ladens are left after his death? I may not be making any sense here but I just want my opinions out. I just hope that being "aware" of what is happening would really help us feel secure, even a bit.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
No Safe Place
With all the bombings all over the country, do you really think that there is a safe place for us? After the bus bombing in Buendia last night, it is undeniable that there are lots of casualties and you know what? It really sucks because such news are not really new to us. Filipinos are used to all the tragedies. The sad part is we are not given justice and that life is never fair. It never is and it never will be so we just have to accept it at that and be plausible all the time. In my humble opinion, this is what we have to do.
There are times when I'd rather not turn on the tv. What am I going to get? Bad news and all that crap?! Yes, I do know that the media is just doing their jobs to cover the events and all the things pertaining to the effing subject matters of the country. But what are we going to expect? Of course, I do not want to expect nor wait to make things happen or change whatever happened. All the bombings and bomb threats are not within our control. What we can do is to be more aware of what is happening and what we can do to avoid it from happening again. But how? I hope the government will do something about it - something that will have a good impact on the lives of the Filipinos. Okay, some might react that it is an accident since the culprit is disguised as a passenger and no one can ever detect that the culprit is the one who plotted the bomb inside the bus. For now, there is nothing we can do. It happened and it has been done.
Some may say that by staying at home and by not riding the MRT are one of the solutions to these bomb scares. There is no safe place so we just have to be very aware and cautious. People flocked the MRT not knowing that could be the next target. So, what's in store for us? What's next? Can someone give us the correct answers, please?!
Being vigilant may help but there are no guarantees, which is why at the back of my mind this old adage plays: If your time is up, it is up! See, there is no assurance after all. So, let's just live our lives and enjoy the life that we are given. I do not even consider that the bombings are trials in life because these bombings are called REALITY. And, what about the death of our fellowmen? It is called INJUSTICE. So, help us God.
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There are times when I'd rather not turn on the tv. What am I going to get? Bad news and all that crap?! Yes, I do know that the media is just doing their jobs to cover the events and all the things pertaining to the effing subject matters of the country. But what are we going to expect? Of course, I do not want to expect nor wait to make things happen or change whatever happened. All the bombings and bomb threats are not within our control. What we can do is to be more aware of what is happening and what we can do to avoid it from happening again. But how? I hope the government will do something about it - something that will have a good impact on the lives of the Filipinos. Okay, some might react that it is an accident since the culprit is disguised as a passenger and no one can ever detect that the culprit is the one who plotted the bomb inside the bus. For now, there is nothing we can do. It happened and it has been done.
Some may say that by staying at home and by not riding the MRT are one of the solutions to these bomb scares. There is no safe place so we just have to be very aware and cautious. People flocked the MRT not knowing that could be the next target. So, what's in store for us? What's next? Can someone give us the correct answers, please?!
Being vigilant may help but there are no guarantees, which is why at the back of my mind this old adage plays: If your time is up, it is up! See, there is no assurance after all. So, let's just live our lives and enjoy the life that we are given. I do not even consider that the bombings are trials in life because these bombings are called REALITY. And, what about the death of our fellowmen? It is called INJUSTICE. So, help us God.
To visit my page and to see other stuff, visit
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bliss-Steps/331007077841.
To add me as a friend, click http://www.facebook.com/blisssteps.
For more articles, visit http://sowhatthe.blogspot.com/. :)
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Monday, October 18, 2010
So I Pray
Before reading this, let us be silent for several minutes. Start by thanking God then continue praying to your heart’s desire.
For my introduction, this is what I have to say – I am not religious but I am spiritual. It is just ME, my PRAYER and my GOD. Please allow me to share with you my journey – as an individual and as a pilgrim of the world.
Praying is like eating to me, it is crucial to my growth as I explore and learn about my spirituality. I keep on searching for ways to know myself and God for ages. Last August was an opportune time for me to attend an ‘Encounter with God Retreat’. The last retreat I attended was wayback 2003. I rarely attend retreats but there’s a jolt inside me telling me that I should. That retreat is extraordinary and special to me because it is our first couple retreat, two weeks before our 6th anniversary. After that wonderful event, I have found a bit of serenity. I thanked God for making me feel that magical jolt.
Apparently, I always try to find balance just like the Yin and Yang. I see myself searching for the kind of balance that would make my life turn 360 degrees. It is in this stage that I started to pray more often than what I used to. I have read the Bible and the books pertaining to that matter until I found Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘Eat Pray Love’. Her mentor, Ketut Liyer, enlightens us with his words of wisdom: To find the balance that you want, this is what you must do. You must keep your feet grounded so firmly on the earth that it’s like you have four legs, instead of two. That way, you can stay in the world. But you must stop looking at the world through your head. You must look through your heart, instead. That way, you will know God. Such comforting words confirmed my thoughts and convictions that I should continue my soul searching.
In my constant search to find myself and God, I have learned the following:
- Love and accept yourself.
- Be grateful with what you are given.
- Be yourself.
- Learn to love solace and find peace in solitude.
- It is hard but we should forgive those people who have wronged us. We should also forgive ourselves, too.
- Take time to be silent. Silence makes us think and reflect more.
- When confused and undecided, be still and pray.
- Practice not to worry too much.
- Value the non-negotiable blessings in life like family and friends. Although work is important, our work will not take care of us in the long haul.
- Know God.
To date, 2010 is my most prayerful and busiest year. Whenever I do something, I pray. The act of praying, if correlated with correct thinking, can really do wonders to our lives. It all starts with having a strong mindset and ardent will to change and make things happen.
I also became an agnostic. After my discernment and constant prayers, I am back to normal again. That’s the time that I have proven that I can be ‘still’ without having to worry about my tomorrows. Knowing that we have a loving God makes all the difference. It gives me peace of mind which in turn brings gladness to my heart and fulfilment to my soul. My faith in Him definitely moves me.
It is only NOW that I can finally say I am living my life. I have died and have been renewed by accepting God in my life. I am starting to live my dream. I am no longer worried of the adversities that are yet to come because I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13). I have made my own Yin and Yang in a rational way: Good > Bad = Balance. I believe that good must outlive the bad in order to achieve balance. Another equation for a happy and fulfilled life is this: EAT heartily, PRAY solemnly and LOVE unconditionally.
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