Crossroads do, too…
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I am not a super teacher…
April 22, 2009
In a class of freshmen during my English period, one student caught my attention. A skinny girl, who is timidly staring at the pages of her textbook, seemed to have difficulty grasping the message of the selection. She frowned but still managed to give me a smile when she noticed that I had my eyes on her. Then she mumbled words from the selection but never in synch with the rest of her classmates. I took a silent pace to where she sat so I could figure out what she was up to… The book was turned on the right page, anyway.
In an almost similar setting, I am amazed to notice how one student who got the rating of ‘frustration’ during the PHIL-IRI pre-test became almost proficient in reading as learning sessions go on. It was such an achievement on his part. However, when assessed how well he understood the selection through the comprehension questions, his eyes protruded as its pupils tend to skim through the texts on the book, hoping to get a gold mine.
The two kinds of students I have observed needed special concern. An English teacher or anyone who endures on promoting quality learning would surely agree with me that these learners require painstaking concentration.
The students have to learn how [including what] to read. I remember an author saying, “Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare!” Indeed, it is an arduous battle for educators like me to combat illiteracy among our students and arm them with essential life skills.
As a beginning mentor, it is very challenging to teach young learners. It is even more challenging to teach challenged learners. Thus, whenever I’m in front of my learners, subconsciously, I ask myself of these questions: “Am I a good teacher? Am I connecting with my learners? Am I performing my best for them? Am I helping them? Am I able to bring out the best in them?” The list of questions goes on….
Maybe I am sensitive…. I am receptive to the fact that my students are but just human, permeable for imperfection and can gear up towards progress.
Maybe I am compassionate… as the second parent of my students, I am sympathetic of their desire to learn and explore the diverse facets of learning.
Maybe I am ambitious… I dream for my learners. I wish them the best of their future. I pray that they would be able to surface out from their cocoons and eventually fly.
Maybe I am optimistic… I believe that everyone has the ability to succeed regardless of their socio-economic status, family background, and socio-cultural orientation.
I am not a good teacher, I guess. But I’m trying to be one. I become impatient at times. I frown and might have made offensive comments against my students especially when they seemed passive. I became frustrated whenever I felt I gave my best but achieved less and even became more disheartened when I felt I’ve done not much at all.
I want to connect with my learners… I want to spend more time with them helping them discover their potentials… overcome their weaknesses and hone up their strengths.
In the case of my instructional and frustration level readers, I hope I can help them not only to learn how and what to read. I hope I can guide them to become able readers who are skilled of grasping and digesting vital ideas through the texts inscribed on their books.
I don’t dream of being a super teacher. I just simply want to care.
(A journal for my Activity 1.2 on Module 4: Professionalism and Personal Welfare of the Teacher Induction Program)
When all you need to do is to heave a sigh…
April 15, 2009
The summer sun scorches. The wind that gusts on the rear of the car brings me no relief. The backlog on my table never dwindles. My head begins to explode…
I know I must be home early to produce a hard copy of the reports I was hurrying to finish before another tasks begin to pile up. I want to remain sane and poised despite all these cramming. After all, had I not procrastinated, I should have been enjoying my limited summer vacation.
My bowel has been festering me for three days now; making my day’s out-of-town business edgy as I constantly worry about messing up on my pants. The possible stinks and the sight of swarming flies terrorize me most. I always dreamed of being the center of attention but never as an epicenter of abasement.
I was meeting a former colleague from whom I shall be securing my payroll slip and it took me more than half-an-hour waiting by myself. I almost frown yet remained tolerant… Thanks to my cellphone enrolled in my network provider’s unlimited SMS services offer – I was entertained.
It was a quarter before midday when she and her friend arrived on wheels. I was hoping she would invite me even for an austere lunch at their place but she invited me instead to get a ride towards the waiting shed at the crossing which leads home.
It was past twelve when I arrived at my second itinerary so I proceeded to a cafeteria first to have a refill. Everyone seems friendly except for a couple of servers who found my pronunciation of a soda brand ridiculous and another one who seemed to have a cold shoulder over my request. [The latter was mute, I found out]. I can’t give them a stern look. I’m too tired and hungry to be dreadful.
It was almost one o’ clock but I decided to drop by in an internet café after receiving a text that the staffs are just having their lunch too. My forty minutes was spent deleting my e-mails and checking the comments on my blogs [but there was none at all].
It was almost two o’ clock when my business was finally over. After a few minutes of filling up a little information on the 2316 form I tried to rush home.
Unfortunately a jeepney has just passed by a few minutes after I disembarked from the tricycle. It meant more minutes of delay and a direct contact with the roasting sun. I was glad a cup of halo-halo was enough to cool me down.
Indeed sometimes, my life’s journey offers unwanted diversions. Some of these were inevitable. Others are needless detours. My choice to get through, to have my hasty U-turn or even to take the most unexpected alternative route depends on how I assess and cope with the situation.
Not all that I want and expect to transpire occurs perfectly just as I wished them to be. Surprises – and trivial whatnots no matter how unpleasant they become are ingredients to a meaningful and happy living, I believe.
When things went wrong, I should be forbearing. When someone did me wrong, I must be forgiving… just as I should forgive myself for the flaws I made against others and into myself… After all, life is about enjoying every moment that unfold no matter how bleak they may seem.
(Preblogged for www.crossroads.i.ph on April 13, 2009; 20:13)
FAREWELL 2008….
December 31, 2008[preblogged: December 30, 2008, 4:18 PM]
J The gift of friendship…
J The gift of caring from relatives and better acquaintances…
J The gift of opening doors for professional growth…
J The gift of financial stability…
I always believed that my idea was the most practical option. Yet I found no one to back up my side. The table could have turned against me had I became resolute of my dissent. Rather than calming, I could have exacerbated the circumstances.
In the end, it was I who became acquiescent of the options I never conformed with. I had no choice. After all, every thing turns out to be just fine as we all wished it to be. I had to stash away my personal sentiments from my family and reserve it for myself solely.
The events that took place last September gave way to my reaffirmation that my family is such a wonderful treasure in my life. More than just being considered as my closest family members this year, Mama and my sister Julie have been very positive in helping me discover myself to emerge thankful and contented amidst heartache and self-pity. Most importantly, I am deeply touched of their acceptance for me as an individual who is permeable to commit faults and opt for unwise choice.
A family remains a family come what may. Love must transcend over differences at all times despite unease and adversities.
Particularly, I’m glad to see that my mother is overcoming her very slim figure. Thanks God, she gains a little flab this year. Father seems to enjoy his post as our barangay chieftain despite a few challenging setbacks. My siblings have been very well this (not to mention my youngest bro who got a row of seven-something in his school’s report card during the first grading period). My sister Julie continues her studies in college and I am happy for her [although she frustrated me of having two succeeding bfs within a semester only].
2008 is also year of cultivating friendship. I have gained new friends, restrengthened old ties and discovered (and rediscovered) valuable relationships this year.
Lanie and Christopher top the list of the very best of friends who mean so much to me this year.
Lanie had been such a blessing not only because she adopted me during my stay in Daraga for summer but most importantly for the very exceptional moments we shared. Our friendly walks to Ligňon Hill to unwind, and our ‘pilgrimage’ to Santo Cristo Chapel every Friday and novenas to Saint Jude come Thursdays and to Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Albay Cathedral or Saint Rafael Church during Wednesdays are one of the best moments I am thankful of. I can still recall how she was baffled when after a confession I decided to invite her to go home without even uttering a prayer. As a result, we become prayer partners. The rosary nights have become solemn most of the times but proved to be therapeutic (for sleeping purposes) at times, too.
Lanie has been an uncomplaining ear, a comforting shoulder, a crying buddy, a pampering pal, a minding dietician, a smart adviser, a thoughtful friend, and most importantly a best sister-confidant. She even serves as my psychoanalyst critique (hehe she oftentimes comment on my ‘premature’ misdemeanors and refrain me from doing my ‘fixation’ [I hope I quote the right term she said] rituals).
Christopher, on the same hand, has become a very intimate friend. My friendship with him taught me a lot of lessons in life. It is with him that I gained confidence in expressing my innermost thoughts I usually reserved for myself most of the times.
Like Nanie, he has become a good listener… Though he’s a bit taciturn, he offered comforting words in times I needed it most. He has always been a straightforward yet a tactful buddy. The last quarter of this year has almost strained our friendship but I am thankful it was renewed before the year departs. His Christmas vacation has been advantageous to recoup waning ties and foster a boost on a much meaningful friendship.
Bito and Ninoy are among the better friends I can’t afford to lose. I miss bonding with these guys. We have separate circle of friends but the friendship remains firm. Our very rare ‘talkathon’ never becomes boring whenever we meet.
This year, I yearned for a closer bonding with some better friends. I missed the hearty conversation with Cyi and Ryan who is now blessed with a very cute baby girl, Mary Cyrene who happens to be my godchild. I missed chatting with Gerome who appears to be enjoying his moments with his old and new batch of friends. Very seldom did I hear also of Ranran’s clever jokes and astounding revelations this year. I missed my CYC family especially Kuya Boboy who never get tired of inviting me back in the group. I missed having an intelligent conversation with Kirby… I missed everyone who had become so close to me for the past years…
Indeed I missed a lot of people this year.
I missed visiting Edz and Rachel, the closest friends I had in college. Our visit in the wake of Wilma’s brother (who was brutally killed) in a far-flung area in Bacon District last May was the first and last reunion we had since college. Unfortunately, it was never the right moment to revisit happy past. Nevertheless, it was a meaningful bonding with old and best of friends.
I missed having a frequent relaxing conversation with Manay Meliss and Tekla. Our bonding nowadays usually involve internet surfing and Friendster uploading, etc but I missed the days of unlimited exchange of silly gags and trivial gossips.
I missed Bibi, Mabell and Nini (Mildred). Only technology binds us together this year. SMS and Friendster are the best means for us to update ourselves with our activities these days. We’ve met only once this year. It happened last All Soul’s Day as we spent almost three hours of reminiscing our childhood past while resting on my grandparents’ tomb.
Modern technology link Johnberk, Nini (Rachelle), Mona, Erwin, Sandra, Caren and I closer, too. Cellphones and Friendster do help a lot.
While friends like Manay Ritz and Sir Oliver stay supportive all through this year, new friends added color to my life, as well. Among the good friends I have met are Kuya Gil, Tita Beth, Tita Fe and Tita Jojie (my classmates in BU). Mam Dianne, Sir Gigi and Sir Rene have been such a blessing, too. The pretty lasses in our school – Mam Aya, Mam Julie and Mam Vickylyn – were not only very reliable and responsible. They, too, have been better circle of friends.
CREATE CUTS Editing Your Life
December 22, 2008Creative Cuts Editing Your Life
Our lives can be compared to an ongoing movie script over which we have complete creative control. Within us lies the power to examine what works or isn’t working in our lives and make “edits” to our life’s script, accordingly. Choosing to actively edit your life can be incredibly empowering. As you evolve, you have the choice to accept the script you’ve written thus far or edit it so you can create a life that fulfills you. You can cut out from your life’s script what is no longer working for you. Acknowledging that you are responsible for the experience you create gives you the ability to create the life you’ve always longed for.
Granted, editing your real life isn’t always as easy as erasing a line of text. If you’ve carried emotional baggage or held on to an unhealthy relationship for a long time, these may be difficult to edit out. But when you do cut out what isn’t working from your life, you’ll feel lighter and more alive. Editing out activities that you find stressful, disassociating yourself from people that drain your energy, and letting go of your emotional baggage are all beneficial cuts you can make. In the empty spaces that are left behind, you can add in anything you like. Just as you have the power to edit out negative situations or beliefs that you no longer wish to have as part of your life, you can now include the kinds of positive experiences, people, and beliefs that you would like to fill your life with. The manifestation of these thoughts and images as realities in your life will inevitably follow. As you make changes to your life, you can also add in the bits where you choose more intimate, healthier relationships, seek out adventure over tedium, and are no longer negatively impacted by old experiences.
To begin editing your life, simply think about your positive and negative experiences. When you determine what parts of your life are no longer serving you, make the commitment to remove them – though, it is important to remember that there is no proper timing or way to do this, and patience and compassion for yourself are always important during this process. Then, ask yourself what has brought you profound bliss and consider how you can make those experiences and beliefs part of your life now. With a little editing, you’ll be able to clear out what is no longer serving you and make room in your life for more happiness, love, and wisdom.
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an adaptation from www.daily.com
INBOX
November 13, 2008
INBOX
Treasured and worth sharing assortment of quotable quotes, inspiring greetings, and messages sent in via SMS by my favorite people.
Last Updated: August 5, 2009
ACQUAINTANCE
“Acquaintance – a degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous. – Ambrose Bierce”
Rhan [April 26, 2009; 20:02]
AGE
“Age appears to be the best in some things… old wood – best to burn… old authors best to read… old wine – best to drink… and old friends – still best to keep.”
Dahlia [April 6, 2009; 21:26]
ALONE
“Sometimes it’s better to be alone because you are more assured that no one would hurt you.”
Aljon [December 14, 2008; 19:06]
AMBITION
“Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great. – Mark Twain”
Mam Charmie [February 27, 2009; 15:01]
APPRECIATION
“Telling someone we appreciate them is something we often put aside, and soon we realize that we lost our chance and regret. So before I lose my chance, I want to know that I appreciate you so much.”
Lionel [April 24, 2009; 00:57]
ATTITUDE
“Intelligence can bring you to success. But it’s your attitude that keeps you there. Remember: ‘Grades don’t define a person… Attitude does.”
Mam Annaliza [January 8, 2009; 17:43]
BEAUTY
“True beauty and grace is not a matter of physical perfection. Some of the most refreshing people to be around are those you have overcome serious limitations in their lives. Their gracious attitude seems to say, ‘I may not have everything that’s possible, but I’m doing’ everything possible with what I have been given.”
Nini [April 11, 2009; 23:16]
BLESSINGS
“The happiest people don’t have everything they want… They make the most out of what they already have… Misery starts when a person looks at the 10% missing and overlooks the 90% blessing… We all have our own share of blessings… Some get them fast…. Some wait for a long time… What’s important is, it comes at a time we most need it… Just remember, God knows the Best.”
Anonymous [July 4, 2009; 23:40]
“We were given two gifts: one is Choice and another is Chance. Choice is to select a good one and Chance is to have the best one.”
Lany [May 31, 2009; 19:16]
“When you ask for God’s gift, be thankful if He sends not house and lot, not cars, not riches, but the love of real people around you.”
Caren Arancillo [May 08, 2009; 06:33]
“Blessings are not something we have to ask for… they’re already there! All we have to do is count them and thank the Giver everyday…”
Sheena [May 02, 2009; 06:01]
“A science teacher asked his students to give example of things which are countless. A student answered water. Another answered said sand. Another one said air. The teacher noted that everyone participated except for one. He called the student and asked the same question: “What are the things which are countless?” Then student stood up and answered: “Blessings.”
Sir Pidoy;[April 27, 2009; 07:03]
“Never forget to thank God for all the blessings He’s given us. No matter how good or bad, there’s always a reason, and it’s always for the best.”
Caren Arancillo [April 25, 2009; 07:04]
“Be grateful that you don’t have everything you want… that means, you have the opportunity to be happier tomorrow than you are today.”
Sheena [April 13, 2009; 07:58]
“The biggest blessing in our lives is simply the presence of people who care much, whose love is for real, and see us much beyond ourselves.”
Sir Ariel [March 27, 2009; 22:19]; Lanie [March 04, 2009; 22:57]
“When you feel like quitting, ask this question: Did God ever stop doing good things in my life? If not, why give up? Think about it…”
Dahlia [February 21, 2009; 06:53]
“What is a trash can?
To a toddler, it’s just a shelf of his ugly toys…
To a pupil, it’s where she keeps her bad test papers…
To a teenager, it’s a basket case for the letters of an ex-lover…
To a writer, it is a file of rejected drafts…
But to a street child, with a trash can, life goes on…
See how blessed we are?
Nini [January 17, 2009; 10:47]
“May God bless you with these gifts of the heart. Trust – that whatever happens, there is someone who will understand. Honesty – the feeling that you never need to hold back. Peace – in being accepted for who you really are. Beauty – in outlook more than in appearance. Freedom – to be yourself, to change, and to grow. Joy – in every day, in every memory, and in your hopes for the future. Love – to last a lifetime, and perhaps beyond…”
Kuya Boboy [December 12, 2008; 06:15]
“Don’t count what you lost but cherish what you have and plan what you gain.
The past never returns but the future may fulfill the loss.”
Nini [November 12, 2008; 23:27]
“If you leave something wonderful with those who come to your life, they will find it hard to erase you from their hearts. Little things matter most!”
Mam Gina [November 10, 2008; 11:19]
“There’s no better exercise for the heart than bending down and lifting people up. Continue to be a blessing to others as He blesses your kind heart.”
Mama Badang [November 05, 2008; 06:39]
“When God takes something away from your grasp, He’s not punishing you but merely emptying your hands for you to receive something better.”
Mam Hilda [November 07, 2008; 20:13]
“It’s a story about a man browsing in a store, who was shocked to see God selling…
MAN: Lord, what are You selling?
GOD: Whatever your heart desires!
MAN: I want peace of mind, happiness and freedom from fear for me and the whole world.
GOD (smiling): I don’t sell fruits here, only SEEDS.
Galatians 6:7 “Whatever a man sows, he will reap.”
Lesson: The seeds we sow today determine the kind of fruit we will reap tomorrow.
Mama Badang [September 22, 2008; 21:49]
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you do not have; but remember that what you have right now was once among the things others hoped for…”
Marissa [July 03, 2008; 18:24]
CARE
“Care is the sweetest form of love. When someone says ‘take care’, it really means that you will stay in their heart until its last beat… So take care always.”
Sir Evan [July 18, 2009; 04:52]; Sheena [May 8, 2009; 07:29]; Frailene [April 28, 2009; 21:13]
CHALLENGES / PROBLEMS
“When you encounter problems in life, don’t ask God to take them away. Ask Him to show His purpose, ask ways how to live a day searching His purpose for you.”
Mam Gina [April 4, 2009; 10:20]
“An arrow can be shot only by pulling it back so when life drags us back with difficulties, it means God is launching us into something big!”
Nini [April 3, 2009; 22:44]
“If God created shadows, it was to better emphasize the light. – Pope John XXIII”
“When things are not working as what we expect them to be, take it as God’s subtle way of teaching us to grow. The process may be difficult but it will surely bring the best out of you…”
Maysie [March 19, 2009; 23:46]
“Challenges in life come in three broad categories: EASY, DIFFICULT, and IMPOSSIBLE.
Those who take only the EASY have a safe and boring life.
Those who take the DIFFICULT are tough and have a sense of fulfillment.
But those who take the IMPOSSIBLE inspire others that it can be done”
“When crosses of life seem so heavy to bear, don’t ask God to lighten the cross but ask Him to strengthen your back for you to carry it”
Michelle [November 11, 2008; 12:30]
“Nothing in life makes us grow than the way we respond to the challenges. So don’t be afraid to encounter risks. For it is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.”
Mam Marie [November 18, 2008; 06:35]
CHANCES
“Nobody has the power to make things perfect…
But everyone is given countless chances t make things right…”
Mam Grace [December 29, 2008; 21:06]
“If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces… never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. That’s the beauty of being alive… We can always start all over again. Enjoy God’s amazing opportunities bestowed on us. Have faith in Him always…”
Bernadette [December 1, 2008; 21:46]
“The notion that there might be a better and more convenient time to patch things up has cost a lot of people a lifetime of regret… So don’t let the chance be gone forever because of what you call – the right time.”
Mam Julie [November 25, 2008; 22:44]
CHANGE
“If you learn something that changes you, you’ve made progress. If you learn something that changes others, you’ve helped change the world.”
Lanie [May 8, 2009; 10:39]
“People change… there are two reasons why they change… they learned enough what they want to change… or… have been hurt enough that they have to change…”
Aireed [March 23, 2009; 17:11]
CHARACTER
“Always have a unique character like SALT, Its presence is not felt but its absence makes all things “tasteless’”
Mam Gina [April 5, 2009; 11:31]
“Carry yourself in such a way that when the people of the world are sitting, you would be standing. And when the world is standing, you will stand out. And when the world stands out, you’ll be outstanding. And when the world dares to be outstanding, you will be the standard.”
Mam Gina [January 18, 2009; 10:55]
“It may be good to be important but it is more important to be good. People remember you not because you were important but because you have been good.”
Mam Hilda [November 16, 2008; 20:43]
CHOICES
“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – Harry Potter, The Chamber of Secrets
Fely [June 24, 2009; 08:26]
“You are free to make your choices but you are not free to choose the consequences; so better choose well.”
Mam Vicky [June 22, 2009; 07:21]
“It’s always up to you on how you’re going to run your life. Run it for good, or ruin it that bad. Yes, people will care and try to shift you back to the right track. But at the end of the day, it’s still your choice that matters. Choose what you love, then love what you choose.”
Mam Donna [November 11, 2008; 10:31]
“What is life? They said it was from B to D. What’s B to D?
It was from BIRTH to DEATH.
So life starts the day you were born to the day you die…
But what’s between B and D? It’s C…
What is C? It’s a CHOICE…
So our life is a matter of choice.
Live it well.”
Cherry Ann [June 01, 2008; 19:12]
COMMITMENT
“We grow old and suddenly want to hurry things. Don’t commit when you’re not ready. Don’t keep others waiting endlessly. To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy… Don’t bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons. To keep yourself warm, buy a jacket. In the long run, it will be less complicated and less costly. Take care of yourself; Don’t wait for someone to take care of you. No once completes you, except YOU.”
Mam Gina [November 09, 2008; 22:16]
COMPASSION
“The fish said: ‘I can’t see my tears because I’m in the water.’
The water said: ‘I can feel your tears because you’re in my heart’.
Lesson: We may hide our own hurts and pains but we can never lie to the people who care for us the most. Words aren’t needed for them to know how we are.”
Sir Ariel [March 01, 2009; 10:37]
CONFLICTS
“10% of conflicts is due to difference in opinion;
90% is due to wrong tone of voice.”
Mam Hilda [June 24, 2008; 20:39]
“The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have done and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach. Let’s not be materialistic. It’s enough that we are good looking.”
Cyril [March 26, 2097]
CONTENTMENT
“Contentment is not always the fulfillment of what you want. It’s the realization of how blessed you are for what you already have…”
Mama Badang [April 24, 2009; 05;54]; Jing [February 27, 2009; 06:27]
DEFEAT
“I had rather be defeated in a cause that will ultimately triumph than triumph in a cause that will ultimately be defeated. – Woodrow Wilson”
Angelica [December 31, 2008; 09:38]
DESTINY
“Destiny is something people invented… because they can’t stand the fact that everything that happens is the result of their choice.”
Lany [May 13, 2009; 07:20]
DREAMS
“Don’t be afraid to take risks and experience pain to achieve your dreams… always remember… if you want a rainbow you must first go through the rain.”
Suzette [April 26, 2009; 16:09]
“It’s hard to open your eyes if your dreams are sweet, but sometimes it is a must to wake up because it’s the only reasonable way to see reality.”
Mama [April 11, 2009; 12:17]
“Dreams touch your heart and soul. It’s a magical memory that unifies fantasy and reality.”
Tita Jonalyn [March 12, 2009; 23:47]; Mam Valin [December 03, 2008; 21:55]
EXAMPLE
“Always remember that no matter how bad we are, we can still be used as a Bad example.”
Mam Aleah [February 23, 2009; 19:33]
EXCELLENCE
“There are million reasons why good things never last. But there is only one logical answer to it. Good things never last because these were never meant to be the BEST!”
Mam Cell [March 3, 2009; 10:02]
EXIST
“The best thing that you can do for someone is to just exist… to be there when they suddenly realize that they need you right then…”
Fely [July 4, 2009; 08:27]; Fabis [June 10, 2009; 05:19]
FAILURE
“Never use failure as an excuse for not trying again. We may not be able to undo the damage or reverse the consequences but we can always make a new start…”
Mam Gina [July 17, 2009; 20:57]
“Never hate the times in life where you have fallen or failed. Though hard to accept, these are the times wherein we stand back and show the world that failures don’t define us, but it is what make us stronger…”
bu Mam Gie [March 22, 2009; 23:01]
“When we can begin to take our failures nonseriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves. – Katherine Mansfield”
Angie [January 3, 2009; 19:08]
FAITH
“Faith teaches us to believe no matter what situation we’re having right now… Hold on… be strong. Don’t give up. God works in ways we cannot see.”
Suzette [April 14, 2009;05:10]; Joseph [January 19, 2009; 06:42]
“A heart that has firm faith is not easily frightened by trials because it knows well that God never abandons those who trust Him.”
Glory Rose [April 2, 2009; 06:13]
“One day, the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer everyone gathered but only one boy came with an umbrella. That’s FAITH. When you throw a one year old baby in the air, he laughs because he knows you will catch him. That’s TRUST. Every night we go to bed, we’re not sure we’ll get up tomorrow, yet we still have many plans for the coming day. That’s HOPE. Have faith, trust in God and never lose hope.”
Mam Charmie [November 23, 2008; 18:02]
FORGETTING
“As quoted from a well respected psychotherapist: “The harder you try to forget something… The more you think about it unconsciously – Sigmund Freud”
Mildred [October 02, 2008; 21:53]
FRIENDS
“It’s not a presence of a friend that brings meaning to life, it’s the way that a friend touches our heart that gives life a beautiful meaning.”
Suzette [July 12, 2009; 18:50]
“A real good friend is like blood… might not be visible at times, but certainly appears whenever you are wounded.”
Cherry Anne [July 7, 2009; 17:11]; Omar [March 06, 2009;06:23]
“If you want to gain anything in life, gain a friend. They will always be there, and that makes all the difference in the world.”
Mam Liza [June 27, 2009; 18:51]
“Shoes never meet yet share the same ground. The moon and the sun couldn’t be one yet cross the same sky. Same with friends who don’t meet often but never stop being friends.”
Edison [June 5, 2009; 19:53]
“A genuine friend cares without condition gives without hesitation understand without explanation and remembers even without communication.”
Manay Rita [June 1, 2009; 05:20]
“True friends are those who enter the window when all the doors are closed… thanks for knocking on my doorsteps, tapping on my window, and tearing down the roof just to reach me.”
Lira [April 24, 2009; 14:11]; Maysie [April 23, 2009; 22:38]
“The greatest challenge in being a friend is not listening when words are spoken but hearing and feeling even though there is nothing but silence.”
Rhan [April 22, 2009; 19:12], [March 18, 2009; 22:44]
“Good friends are those who care without hesitation… who remember without limitation… and who remain the same even without communication…”
Michael [March 29, 2009; 20:23]
“Friends are like sunsets… you may be sharing with them only a few minutes a day but you know that they will always be there tomorrow the next day and the day after… forever.”
Nini [March 26, 2009; 23:14]
“We’re all travelers in the wilderness of this world… and the best that we can find in our travels is a true friend.”
Nini [March 18, 2009; 21:20]
“They love you but they are not your lover… They care for you but they are not your family… They are ready to share your pain but they are not in your blood relation… They are… Friends!
True friends scold like a dad! Cares like a mom! Teases like a sister! Irritates like a brother and finally loves you more than a lover. Life is hell without friends.”
Mildred [March 13, 2009; 09:17]
“It’s easy to make friends. It’s hard to keep them…”
Maysie [February 18, 2009; 23:33]
“Having a million friends is not a miracle… The miracle is to have a friend who’ll stand by you when millions are against you.”
Mildred [February 04, 2009; 22:24]
“When you’re up, your friends know who you are… When you’re down, you’ll know who your friends are.”
Nerissa [February 03, 2009;19:29]
“A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.
– Bernard Meltzer”
Angelica [January 27, 2009; 21:54]
“Facts about friends:
50% of them knows you and likes you because of the favors you do for them.
30% of them have seen you at your best.
15% of them shared your pain.
But only 5% knows the real story of your entire life…”
Jing [January 11, 2009; 09:01]
“Angels. They’re hidden inside of us all. They share their life with us. They laugh and cry, stumble and fall, and yet they’re always there to listen… to offer their shoulders to cry on… to bring life and happiness… they are our friends… our angels.”
Rhan [November 07, 2008; 07:38]
“In the cookies of life, true friends are the chocolate chips. This goes to show that in my life you are one of the creamiest chocolate chips I ever had. Take care my choco chip..”
Tekla [August 05, 2008; 22:31]
“A real good friend is like blood… might not be visible at times, but certainly appears whenever you are wounded.”
Nini [November 08, 2008; 07:00]
“It is my friends who made the story of my life. In a thousand ways they have turned my limitations into beautiful privileges, and enabled me to walk serene and happy in the shadow casted by my deprivation. My friends are my oasis, encouraging me to go on. They are essential to my well-being.”
Tekla [June 15, 2008; 22:50]
FRIENDSHIP
“Deep friendship doesn’t depend on how many times friends spend time together, how happy they are… it’s the time when you never see them. Yet keep on believing that the friendship stays…”
Dahlia [August 4, 2009; 07:59]
“Great gifts are not found in any store. The best present is friendship stored in the hearts. It has unlimited supply and bears no expiry date.”
Sir Evan [June 06, 2009; 22:08]
“There are things we don’t understand, scenes we can’t see, words we can’t speak, voices we can’t here but still… Friendship makes the difference, for there is nothing it can’t reach, especially if it’s a voice of a friend.”
Suzette [April 24, 2009; 12:28]
“In every phase of our lives we meet people. Some have not much impact but others have penetrated deeply and left their names carved in our hearts… and as we walk through life we may not see them always, not even often, or maybe never again, yet we smile once in a while remembering that the friendship built would stay and never fade.”
Suzette [April 24, 2009; 12:28]
“A cute thought for those who believe in friendship.. it’s not necessary to share secret between true friends… but a thing is, whatever you share should be true.”
Sheena [March 22, 2009; 23:15]
“Friendship isn’t how much you keep deepest secrets… not measured by how much you had given… not on how many times you helped each other… but on how long you can say, ‘I’m just here if you need me’.”
q Franz [March 21, 2009; 07:15]
“Friendship never speaks in volume. It never demands proof. It never has a happy ending, too simply because it doesn’t end as long as friends are true.”
Nini [March 13, 2009; 22:56]
“Friendship is like stepping on wet cement. The longer you stay, the harder for you to let go. But once you’re gone, you can’t go without leaving a single but memorable footprints!”
John Aireed [February 28, 2009; 20:56]
“True Friendship requires real effort… Even when everyone is busy with their own lives… A simple message reminds each other that you are not forgotten! Take care always!”
Tope [December 30, 2008; 20:15]
“One day, all of us will get busy with our lives… No more drinking sessions, long hours of talks, or even SMS… Some will get married, won’t have time… At such a day, you’ll look outside your window and see the good old memories flash you by and you’ll get a smile with a tear in your eye and thinking ‘I wish I could go back.” I sent you this message because I want to thank you for the memories you left in my life. Thanks for the friendship. ”
Michael [December 25, 2008; 01:47]
“We may pass separate roads in life… But we have a golden bridge called ‘FRIENDSHIP’ that spans the river of time and links our lives together.”
Sir Evans [December 03, 2008; 22:45]
“To share what is best, to heal what is hurting, do what is hardly possible and to understand with our judging is the miracle of a loving friendship.”
Jomel [October 20, 2007; 07:44:45]
FULFILLMENT
“Fulfillment doesn’t merely mean achieving your highest dreams in life but also living a life that has made the lives of others worth living…”
Mel [August 12, 2007; 21:25:12]
GAY
“Searching true love is like eating a candy. You throw the cover because you only need the candy itself. Listen. In gay relationship, never consider on what you’ve seen outside. Effeminate gays are not player. They are often faithful. Bi-guys are mostly not contented of only one and reckon sex as fun only. But in the end, true love can be found by real acceptance.”
Joel [June 19, 2009; 06:21]
GOD
“God loves you as though you are the only person in the world, and He loves every one the way He loves you.” – St. Augustine
Maysie [July 27, 2009; 17:07]
“We do not understand the intricate pattern of the stars in their coarse, but we know that He who created them does, and that just as surely as He guides them, He is charting a safe coarse for us.” – Billy Graham
Richelda [July 12, 2009; 17:12]
“God sometimes pushes us out of our comfortable lives, to teach us to trust Him… we may fall a bit, but He will never let us hit the ground.”
Tita Jonalyn [May 01, 2009; 21:50]
“Always ask God to give what you deserve, not what you desire. It’s because your desire may be few, but you deserve a lot.”
Mam Ofie [April 28, 2009; 14:58]
“To get the core of God, one must first get into the core of himself, for no one can know God who hasn’t first known himself. – M. Eckhart”
Maysie [April 26, 2009; 20:42]
“It’s often difficult to wait for God’s time… The waiting period often brings pain and confusion… But it’s always worth to trustfully wait on God, even if He seems silent because when His plan is revealed, we’ll surely thank Him for being right on time. ‘Be still and know that He is God.’”
Sandy [April 24, 2009; 06”37]
“God won’t ask what you did to help yourself. But will ask what you did to help others. God will not ask how many friends you had, but will ask how many people to whom you were a true friend.”
Lira [April 11, 2009; 07:42]
“God is good… for beyond the darkness He gives us light, beyond our nightmares He gives us dreams, and beyond our tears He gives us comfort. So with every new day that He has provided, let us thank Him even if our plans fail, and our expectations not reached, for beyond these things is God’s embrace saying… “My child, the path I have laid for you is just beyond the corner. Take my hand and just have faith...”
Tita Jonalyn [April 10, 2009; 00:00]
“Only in God are we truly safe and secure… anything else is false security. Whether you are surrounded by mighty walls, a comfortable home, or a secure job, no one can predict what tomorrow may bring. Our relationship with God is the only security that cannot be taken away.”
Mam Annaliza [April 9, 2009; 08:03]; Sheena [April 6, 2009; 07:36]
“What’s nice about God?
The more you think of Him, the closer He gets to you! If you forget Him, He follows you! If you fall down, He carries you!”
Crisanto [April 6, 2009; 06:07]
“If God created shadows, it was to better emphasize the light. – Pope John XXIII”
“Obeying God sometimes seems like the hardest road to take… but in the long run, it’s the only lifestyle that brings real peace and genuine joy.”
Nini [March 23, 2009; 22:12]
“God will either give you what you what you ask or something far better than what you wished. Keep on praying and be thankful because God’s answers are wiser than your prayers.”
nsan Joan [March 20, 2009; 14:04]
“God makes us brave when we are afraid… makes us strong when we are weak… but most of all He teaches us to hold on to Him when things Keep on falling.”
Tita Jonalyn [March 08, 2009; 10:32]
“For all the negative answers we say to ourselves, God has a positive answer:
You say, ‘It’s impossible…’
God says, ‘All things are possible. [Luke 18:27]
You say, ‘I’m too tired…’
God says, ‘I will give you rest. [Matthew 11:28]
You say, ‘Nobody really loves me…’
God says, ‘I love you! [John 3:16]
You say, ‘I can’t do it…’
God says, ‘You can do all things! [Phil 4:13]
You say, ‘I feel alone…’
God says, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you. [Hebrew 13:15]
Boboy [March 03, 2009;06:24]
“God has put you where you are for a reason, and given you the abilities needed to make a difference. Do your best and leave a trail that others can follow…”
Mam Cho [March 07, 2009;07:00]
“Everything that God allows to come our way is with a purpose. He uses even the greatest error and deepest hurt to mold us into a better person!”
Marissa [March 04, 2009;22:07]
“We always ask God to give us signs and miracles to deepen our faith. But would it be nice to be aware that Jesus is the sign and you are the miracle!”
Sis Julie [February 21, 2009;22:36]
“One thing we should learn from God is how to get along happily whether we have much or little, know how to live in almost nothing or with everything, and learn the secret of contentment in every situation… because Jesus is enough to cover everything.”
Nini [February 20, 2009;22:15]
“God is the reason why even in pain, we smile; even in confusion, we understand, even in betrayal, we trust; and even in fear we continue to fight in life…”
Nerneth [February 20, 2009; 10:24]
“When God is involved anything can happen… be open. God has a beautiful way of bringing good music out of broken words.”
Sheena [February 15, 2009; 20:53]
“God measures the person with tasks He puts on them; so when You feel your loads heavier than the others, be happy! For God sees you stronger than the rest!”
Michelle [February 15, 2009; 17:44]
“God is like the sun, you cannot look at it; but without it, you cannot see anything else.”
Kirby [January 19, 2009; 09:54]
“God is so wonderful He never plans without a thrill. He never puts away without a purpose. He never sets a life without a promise. Remember, you’re always in the hands of God.”
Mildred [January 19, 2009; 06:37]
“The simplest way to please God is not to repay all the blessings we received from Him but to pass them on.”
Sir Ariel [January 18, 2009; 21:09]
“A broken person can still be made whole, like a shattered clay pot… God will make us whole again…”
Maysie [January 16, 2009; 20:41]
“God said, I can take away everything from you until you have NOTHING. When you have NOTHING, then you will have ME and when you have ME, it is then you will have everything. Remember: “Your good heart shall tell you where to go; your sharp mind shall tell you how to get there and your deep love for God shall guide you on your way.”
Mam Annaliza [January 15, 2009; 16:24]
“God himself, Sir, does not propose to judge man until the end of his days. – Samuel Johnson”
“If you keep God inside you heart, there is nothing that will come into your life that you would not be able to handle.”
Sandy [November 26, 2008; 06:05]
“Even in the most fulfilled life, there’s still an emptiness that only God can fill. Let Him guide your every step and let Him bless you all the way…”
Mam Charmie [November 23, 2008; 09:31]
“All creatures are crumbs for God’s table. And he who feeds on never satisfies his hunger but only stimulate his appetite.” (
Maysie [November 19, 2008: 19:20]
“I would rather live my life as if there is a God,
And die to find out there isn’t…
Than live my life as if there isn’t.
And die to find out there is…”
“God hears what is not spoken and understands what is not explained. For His love doesn’t work in the Lips nor in the mind but in the Heart.”
Kuya Rene [March 26, 2007]
GOSSIP
“In this lifetime, you cannot avoid gossips and unkind words from other people. Whatever you do, you will never please everybody. It is a universal precept and you cannot dodge it. So quit trying. Enjoy your life and let them be. But remember, don’t resent the fact that people keep checking on you – besides, if you were not worth anything they wouldn’t bother.”
Edz [November 22, 2008; 16:44]
GRACE
“True beauty and grace is not a matter of physical perfection. Some of the most refreshing people to be around are those you have overcome serious limitations in their lives. Their gracious attitude seems to say, ‘I may not have everything that’s possible, but I’m doing’ everything possible with what I have been given.”
Nini [April 11, 2009; 23:16]
HAPPINESS
“Happiness is a very subjective factor in one’s life… Being happy doesn’t depend on achieving what you want, but rather making the best out of what is given… Life isn’t fair, it never was. The only thing that can make you completely happy is contentment. Be contented on what you have, but be sure to aim high and never stop believing you can do better every time. But if all else fails, don’t forget that an ordinary you have an extraordinary God to back you up…”
Mam Joan [July 22, 2009; 20:05]; Kuya Nong [July 18, 2009; 06:33]; Tita Jonalyn [April 12, 2009; 21:15]; Angelica [December 19, 2008; 20:37]
“Thought for a lifetime: If you wait to be happy, you might wait forever… But if you start to be happy, you will be happy forever.”
Sheena [July 12, 2009; 06:49]; Mam Janet [June 24, 2009; 20:19]
“Why was Snow White given an apple with poison?
- To show that not all people who are kind to you are really kind. They might have some other agenda against you. Looks can be deceiving.
Why did Cinderella run away when the clock turned 12mn?
- To remind us that everything has limitations, even dreams.
Why did Ariel decide to exchange her fins with feet?
- To show that anyone will try to lose anything just to be happy.
Fabis [July 12, 2009; 08:31]; Mama Annaliza [February 22, 2009; 16:38]
“The happiest people don’t have everything they want… They make the most out of what they already have… Misery starts when a person looks at the 10% missing and overlooks the 90% blessing… We all have our own share of blessings… Some get them fast…. Some wait for a long time… What’s important is, it comes at a time we most need it… Just remember, God knows the Best.”
Anonymous [July 4, 2009; 23:40]
“They say that happiness is a choice… it’s not.
We all want to be happy but sometimes the situation won’t allow us to be.”
Sheena [May 01, 2009; 17:39]
“Happy persons don’t have the best in life… perhaps; they’re just good in making the best of everything that life brings along their ways.”
Ate Mitch [April 30, 2009; 07:00]
“Happiness is not a destination. It is a never ending travel forward.”
Maysie [April 25, 2009; 11:08]
“What is the secret to happiness? I found the answer in my home.
The wall says be strong…
The ceiling says aim high…
The door says be open…
The window says learn to give and take…
The clock says time is gold…
The calendar says love everyday as if it were the last day…
The cabinet says keep things in order…
The bed says take time to relax…
The lamp says be the light…
And God who is found every where in my house says – keep the faith…”
Tita Jonalyn [April 11, 2009; 23:24]
“It’s hard when you don’t know what causes your sadness. But it’s even harder when you know what makes you happy but you can’t do anything to have it…”
Lanky [March 29, 2009; 19:44]
“Happiness isn’t getting what we want, but being satisfied with what we have. The way to be happy is to be grateful even with the small blessings we receive.”
Sir Rene [March 09, 2009; 14:15]
“Anyone can make you happy by doing something special, but only someone special can make you happy without doing anything.”
Mira [March 04, 2009;06:16]
“Happiness? It is an illusion to think that more comfort means more happiness. Happiness comes from the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed.”
Nanie [February 23, 2009;17:56]
“No matter how crazy and funny the scenes around you, it is always useless without the people you want to laugh with.”
Kirov [February 23, 2009; 05:16]
“One of the best feelings in this world is realizing you’re perfectly happy without the things you thought you wanted the most.”
Anonymous [February 15, 2009; 09:46]
“If you can’t be a pencil to write anyone’s happiness, then at least try to be a nice rubber to erase everyone’s sorrow.”
Maricel [January 25, 2007; 15:07]
“Everybody wants happiness…
No one ants pain…
But how can you make a rainbow without a little rain?”
Mama Badang [January 19, 2009; 07:09]
“You won’t fully enjoy a swing unless you raise your feet from the ground…
You won’t fully enjoy a boat ride unless you remove the rope’s knot from the river bank…
Your dog won’t fully enjoy his ‘dog life’ unless you remove the chain on his neck…
Logic? Never limit yourself when it comes to happiness.”
Tita Jonalyn [January 15, 2009; 17:52]
“A wise man says, “To be happy, there are two things we must forget: the good things we do to others and the bad things that others do to us”.
Marissa [January 7, 2009; 22:38]
“Thought to ponder: No one is in charge of your happiness except you.”
Mam Julie [November 28, 2008; 21:55]
“All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.” Proverbs 15:15
Crisanto [November 28, 2008; 11:50]
HEART
“So you want a heart? You don’t know how lucky you are not to have one; hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable.” – Wizard of Oz to Tin Man
Jing [June 12, 2009; 07:37]
“The heart remembers all special moments when goodness made a difference. May the kindness you share with others return to you in countless ways.”
Sir Gigi [April 22, 2009; 07:14]
“Never be fooled by your heart… because the real purpose of the heart is not to love… but, to pump blood…”
Mam Julie [April 6, 2009; 15:59]
“There’s no shop that sells kindness; we must built it within… We can transplant HEARTS, but we cannot transplant a kind and warm one. Blessed are the people whose hearts’ beat with loving kindness, for others sake… For God sees what’s within us all the time.”
Sandy [March 22, 2009; 23:52]
HEAVEN
“Heaven is no for people who are better than the rest, but for people who sincerely love and try to become better than they are.”
Nini [December 20, 2008; 21:30]
HOPE
“Hope is the dream of the waking man. – French Proverb”
SMART 409 [July 14, 2009; 08:12]
“One day, the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer everyone gathered but only one boy came with an umbrella. That’s FAITH. When you throw a one year old baby in the air, he laughs because he knows you will catch him. That’s TRUST. Every night we go to bed, we’re not sure we’ll get up tomorrow, yet we still have many plans for the coming day. That’s HOPE. Have faith, trust in God and never lose hope.”
Mam Charmie [November 23, 2008; 18:02]
“Believe that the best will happen everyday. Be aware that even trials are gifts to make us strong enough to face life and trying times. God be with you always!”
Edz [November 22, 2008; 18:22]
HUMILITY
“Have you observed a rice field and noticed which heads are bent and which ones stand straight? Well, the empty head stand tall and high. The heads filled with grains bend low. Indeed, great and strong persons are humble and gentle. True people of substance don’t mind bowing low. Stay humble.”
Kirov [February 24, 2009; 06:18]
“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are. – Mother Theresa of Calcutta”
Dahlia [February 23, 2009; 15:40]
“The rice stalk that stands tall and straight are empty and have nothing. Those that are bent and lowly are heavy with grain. Stay humble yet powerful.”
Caren
HURT / PAIN
“If you’re undergoing a painful experience, try drinking more water. According to research, thirsty people are more sensitive to pain.. – Reader’s Digest”
Nany [April 2, 2009; 23:11]
“I guess, the greatest thing that I’ve learned in life is to never invest too much on one things, because if you do, you end up hurting yourself.”
Mona [March 31, 2009; 08:02]
“There’s no pain in Earth that Heaven cannot heal.”
Maysie [November 24, 2008; 09:04]
“You can’t leave footprints if you walk on tiptoe”
This is what living life means…
“You can never get what you want if you’re too scared to get hurt.”
Mona [November 19, 2008; 20:42]
“When people hurt you, think of them as sandpapers!
They may rub and scratch you painfully but eventually you’ll end up smooth and polished.
While they end up worn out and ugly!”
Edzel [September 06, 2008; 21:23]
HYPOCRISY
“A bad man is worse when he pretends to be saint. Every man alone is sincere; at the entrance of the second person hypocrisy begins.”
Rhan [February 03, 2009; 19:25]
IDENTITY
“Sometimes we don’t have to be super nice. Sometimes we have to appear antagonistic so that we can sort out who’d accept us at our worst mood and who’d reject us when we’re mad, bad, and losing control of our real identity.”
Angelo [November 06, 2008; 17:35]
IMPERFECTION
“Imperfections are important. Just as mistakes are… You only get to be good by learning from mistakes… and you get to be real by being imperfect.”
Mira [March 02, 2009; 17:07]
“It is easier to be happy if you can look beyond imperfections than by trying to make everything perfect…
Remember it’s easier to wear a slipper than to carpet the whole earth.”
Lanie [June 13, 2008; 05:46]
IMPORTANCE
“It may be good to be important but it is more important to be good. People remember you not because you were important but because you have been good.”
Mam Liezl [May 31, 2009; 10:32]
INSECURITY
“If anyone tries to pull us down, it goes to show that we’re on top of them, so cheer up! Hilarious but true, insecurity reigns in an ugly heart of an empty brain.”
Nini [December 28, 2008; 22:33]
IRONY
“You keep on sticking to what you like. That’s why you never noticed those who like you. Sometimes you’re doing for someone who doesn’t care, while somebody is already dead trying to please you.”
Suzette [April 24, 2009; 16:55]
KINDNESS
“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them and they bless the one who give even more.”
Mam Abing [November 17, 2008; 22:17]
LEARNING / LESSONS
“Some lessons are best learned through pain. Sometimes, our visions clear only after our eyes are washed with tears. Sometimes, we have to be broken so we can be whole again. Remember: If God made the day to be perfect, He wouldn’t have invented tomorrow.”
Kirvy [May 30, 2009; 07:32]
“If you learn something that changes you, you’ve made progress. If you learn something that changes others, you’ve helped change the world.”
Lanie [May 8, 2009; 10:39]
LETTING GO
“If people can’t let go of you, it doesn’t mean they love you… Sometimes they can’t let you go because they know you’re always there when they want you…”
John Aireed [July 16, 2009; 20:03]
“The only true painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said and never explained… It’s better to let go without knowing their real reason, because it will surely hurt more if you find it unreasonable.”
Mam Julie [July 10, 2009; 21:42]
“Don’t attach yourself to anything that needs to go. Everything in this world is not permanent. You just have to love it while you have it.”
Mam Julie [May 7, 2009; 17:48]
“When God gives you one important thing in life never hold it too tight… so when He asks you to give it back, it’s easy to let go without hurting so bad…”
Tita Jonalyn [March 17, 2009; 06:34]
“Letting other things happen doesn’t mean you give up… it’s simply knowing that beyond risking, sometimes it falls perfectly after waiting…”
Michael [March 10, 2009;11:31]
“If ever you feel God is taking away something from your hand… don’t get sad. He is only emptying your hand so you can receive something better…”
Michael [March 04, 2009;10:12]
“It’s never nice when you forget things you’re supposed to remember… But it feels worse when you remember things you’re suppose to forget…”
Nini [February 18, 2009; 23:10]
“The sand thought me one thing:
You can’t hold too many things, no matter what you do to make them stay, and no matter how much they want to stay, the wind will always blow them away. So learn to let go and choose carefully which you want to stay, because like the sand, only those which are in the center of our palm will last!”
Sir Ben [December 28, 2008; 14:33]
“When God takes something away from your grasp, He’s not punishing you but merely emptying your hands for you to receive something better.”
Mam Hilda [November 07, 2008; 20:13]
“Pretending not to be hurt is a brave thing to do… But you know what? Crying is braver. Why? Coz not everyone can accept the fact that… Not all things are meant for you.”
Lanie [September 13, 2008; 14:33]
LIFE
“Life is unpredictable, anything could just happen… it might be success or mess, but as long as we’re leaning on the Lord’s side, He’s in control.”
Caren A. [August 2, 2009; 10:18]
“Life is too good… That even if we don’t exactly get what we want in life… We will realize that we already have is always the best for us…”
Tita Jonalyn [July 31, 2009; 23:46]
“It is amazing to realize that living in simplicity gives true contentment… We go as we come to this world. In the end, nothing is ours to keep. So let’s share what we have… smiles, knowledge, hugs, good words, time, love…. Love more, hate less, ignore critics. Love life… Good night!
Rhan [July 30, 2009; 22:06]
“Better not to mind the thing that depresses you, cause it only makes you weak inside and out… There’s a lot of things you can give your time into… Don’t get stuck with the thing that ruins your day… smile and be happy… life is too short to be wasted on crap.”
Mam Liza [July 26, 2009]
“Don’t underestimate the power of doing simple things in life. They might just be the reason why you have a special place in someone’s heart.”
Mam Gina [July 19, 2009; 10:41]
“Life is a constant battle for survival… As we grow older, the rules change on daily basis.
Our mission is not to escape, but to survive;
Not to deal with triumph but to deal with failure…
Not to run away from fear but to master it…
It takes courage to keep on fighting.
So if you feel like rules shifted one step higher, deal with greater faith and never surrender.”
Lany Diaz [July 18, 2009; 13:52]; Jonalyn [November 15, 2008; 01:09]
“Life is a dance… Sometimes we lead sometimes we follow… don’t worry about what we don’t know… what is important is we learn as we go…”
Sheena [July 18, 2009; 06:52]
“There are things in life that we question a lot but we do not realize that sometimes answers come when we stop asking.”
Dahlia [July 8, 2009; 21:21]
“Our lives are like books and each day is a page. We can’t erase what has already been written but we can always try to make the next page better.”
Mam Joji [July 4, 2009; 17:45]
“We don’t have everything to enjoy life but we have life to enjoy everything. Always choose to see the nice things… Life is happier that way.”
Mam Liza [July 4, 2009; 05:13]; Dahlia [January 31, 2009; 19:33]
“Treasure everything special to you… make as many memories as you can because remember… ‘Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by moments that take our breath away.’”
Dahlia [July 3, 2009; 22:53]; [April 30, 2009; 19:54]
“Always smile… Our faces are the best billboards where the ads of life are seen. Life is not a problem to be solved but a gift to be enjoyed…”
Erwin [July 4, 2009; 09:02]
“Life is a battle of will, not a battle of skill. So more than not, the one who wins is the one who thinks he can…”
Kirov [June 7, 2009; 09:04]
“Life can be happier and less stressful if we remember one simple thought: We can’t have all that we desire, but God will give us all that we deserve.”
Erwin [June 5, 2009; 20:01]
“Only in this life you can do good, what awaits you in the next life is not the opportunity to do better but to enjoy the reward for having done best.”
Lany [May 20, 2009; 23:28]
“Laugh so hard that even sorrow smiles at you… Live life so well that even death loves to see you live… Fight so hard that even fate accepts its defeat…”
Nini [May 07, 2009; 21:14] Sir Gigi [April 28, 2009; 18:05]
“Rivers don’t drink the water they carry; Trees don’t eat the fruits they bear; Clouds don’t bathe in the rain they produce. We are meant to give, even if we have nothing from it. Measuring life by what we do will make life meaningful!”
Edz [April 30, 2009; 12:20]
“Sometimes you really have to decide whether you’re half full or half empty. It may appear the same, but it doesn’t feel the same…”
Mama Badang [April 29, 2009; 05:53]
“In life, there are lots of people watching you next move, desperately waiting for us to fail and even praying for us to give up… But don’t mind them… It just doubles the fun of living and surviving… Let’s keep in mind that failures and problems are not things we should be scared of… They could lead to breakthroughs and great discoveries… See life as an adventure and enjoy every moment of it. Have a great life! We deserve it!”
Globe [April 28, 2009; 11:03]
“The only reality is what is here right now… If you live for tomorrow, which is only a dream, then all you are going to have is an unrealized dream. The past is no longer real. It has value because it made you what you are now, but that is all the value it has. So don’t live in the past. Live now. When you are eating, eat.. when you are loving, love… when you are talking with someone, talk… Catch the beauty of the moment for this is the only thing that is real.”
Mildred [April 27, 2009; 02:49]
“The secret of life is not just to love, but to have something worthwhile to live for… We only live once, but if we love right, once would be enough.”
Hil [April 25, 2009; 10:53]
“It doesn’t matter what other people think or say. I don’t live to please them. What matter is, I’ve made the most of what I have… I had fun, I learned from what I have done and I’ve lived through it all despite the gossips and intrigues… that’s being real. Just live a life fearless of other people’s shadow.”
Mam Cho [April 23, 2009; 22:31]
“The most logical work of philosophy is embodied in ten words: “stay if you are happy, leave if you are not.”
Sandy [April 21, 2009; 21:33]
“Fact of life: Whenever we find the key to success, some idiots change the lock… so, don’t mind the key, learn to break the locks!”
Nini [April 21, 2009; 22:03]
“The most logical word of philosophy is embodied in 10 words:
Stay if you are happy, leave if you are not.”
Sandy [April 21, 2009; 21:33]
“Life is better when you’re happy… but life is at its best when other people are happy because of you.”
Sheena [April 15, 2009; 07:55]
“The song of life has a beautiful rhythm. At times we forget the lyrics but as long as good people like you provide the melody, life’s music play on.”
Jing [April 14, 2009; 06:49]
“Learn… that when you plan to get even with someone, you’re only letting that person continue to hurt you. Learn… that ignoring the facts do not change the facts. Learn that the easiest way to grow as a person is to surround yourself with people smarter that you are. Learn that no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. And learn that life is tough, but you can be tougher.”
Nini [April 07, 2009; 06:55]
“All things in life are temporary. If they’re going well, enjoy them; they won’t last forever. If they go wrong, don’t worry; they can’t last long either. Where we are and what we have. Stay content… The secret to happiness is to accept and appreciate everything that comes in our lives.”
Noemi [April 4, 2009; 21:27]
“In life you’ll never know what you have been missing until it arrives… and you’ll never know what you’ve got until its missing. Appreciate everything you have. It may come once and never again…”
Dahlia [April 9, 2009; 06:39]
“Life becomes wonderful even if there are struggles and difficulties because we have a God so loving and inspiring who heals the pain that keeps us going strong.”
Tita Jonalyn [April 9, 2009; 07:18]
“Life is a combination of success and failures, the best way to focus your life is never put a question mark where God has placed a period.”
Suzette [March 31, 2009; 13:32]
“Life is full of tribulations… but through determination, hardwork and perseverance, you will reap the fruit of your endeavor. Try to be patient enough because God knows the best in you. Have faith!”
Angie [March 26, 2009; 22:24]
“Don’t live a life full of plans… Sometimes, the best moments happen on the unplanned… and the greatest regrets happen on not reaching what is planned.”
Dahlia [March 25, 2009; 20:41]
“Life never seems to be the way we want it, but we should live it the best way we can… There is no perfect life, but we can fill it with perfect moments. Stay happy…”
Manay Making [March 23, 2009; 19:12]
“Never hate the times in life where you have fallen or failed. Though hard to accept, these are the times wherein we stand back and show the world that failures don’t define us, but it is what makes us stronger…”
bu Mam Gie [March 22, 2009; 23:01]
“Don’t let yourself be stopped by anything from doing what you have always wanted. We are all afraid of not fitting in to this world, of not being accepted. But it only takes for you to figure out that you are surrounded by people who love you unconditionally. Feel free to make mistakes. Celebrate life. Because even if you shrug them way, the people who love you will choose to stay…”
Michael [March 22, 2009; 07:59]
“In life, we always search for answers because we want to prove ourselves that we had the right decisions. But the truth is we can’t search for what’s not there. Things happen because they’re meant to happen. That’s why we forgive people even if they hurt us, we love people who don’t love us and we smile despite every painful crash in our hearts. At the end of the day, the lessons you get are the answers to your decisions.”
Maysie [March 21, 2009; 08:13]; Edz [December 17, 2008 21:03]
“Life always gives you back what you give out… it’s a mirror of your own actions… your life is not a coincidence, but an echo of your own doings.”
Dahlia [March 19, 2009; 20:33]
“Even if you do things the right way… some would still be unsatisfied… some will not appreciate what you say and what you do, and there would always be people who would let you down, too… but for as long as you speak honestly from the heart, you’ll be fine… this is not a perfect world… this is not a perfect life… Life is almost always unfair… but LIFE loves the person who dares to live with it…”
Mam Annaliza [March 18, 2009; 19:10]; Sir Ariel [March 08, 2009; 11:32]; Sir Cyi [March 03, 2009; 07:45]
“Don’t miss the chances that life is giving you to spend with people you love. Remember, there are no rewinds.”
Sir Pidoy [March 17, 2009; 06:28]
“Four Laws for a lifetime of personal growth and self-fulfillment:
1. Always make your future greater than your past.
2. Always make your contribution greater than your reward.
3. Always make your performance greater than your preparation.
4. Always make your gratitude greater than your success.
Allow God to enable you to do these in your life… He’ll walk with you always in this journey so count on Him and follow His ways.”
Jing [March 08, 2009; 08:57]
“There are two kinds of people. It can be astronomers or astronaut… Astronomers are those who are contented by just seeing the things that could make them happy while astronauts want to truly feel what it’s like to be with the things that could make them happy.”
Sheena [March 14, 2009; 09:30]
“Whenever you share the goodness in your heart you always end up winning because life is an echo… it gives back to you what you have given… stay nice even if others are not.”
Sandy [March 14, 2009; 06:53]
“Life continues whatever happens. All we need is to be positive and brave with all the challenges we encounter. Faith in God is still the best armor.”
Dahlia [March 13, 2009; 18:48]; Tita Jonalyn [February 26, 2009; 22:54]
“Some of the lessons life taught me…
To let go of the people who cannot treat you right… don’t bother to waste time pleasing them.
Hold on to those who love you back… they are the ones who are worth of your time… and of your love.
A great life is still about doing something rare!”
Nini [March 12, 2009; 21:49]
“Life has its own way of making us smile even when you want to give up and lose hope… because certain surprise come your way just when you thought you would never smile again…”
ye Caren [March 12, 2009; 21:01]
“The Mathematics of life is not the multiplication of wealth, but the division of tasks, the subtraction of greed and the addition of true love and humility!”
Mam Gina [March 12, 2009; 19:45]
“Quality life doesn’t mean having wealth, power or super intelligence. It’s a matter of how much kindness and love you give to others and the joy you get out of it…”
Nini [March 10, 2009; 22:03]; Mildred [February 02, 2009; 06:52]
“At the end of life, what really matters are not what we bought, but what we built; not our competence but our character; and not our success but our significance. Live a life that matters. Live a life that cares!”
sb Romnick [March 05, 2009; 21:15]
“Life gives you lots of chances to screw up… Yet, it also means you have just as many chances to get it right…”
Mam Gina [March 03, 2009; 22:32]
“A beautiful life doesn’t just happen… It is built daily by prayer, humility, sacrifice, and love.”
Mam Julie [March 8, 2009; 06:50]
“Smooth roads never make good drivers… Smooth seas never make skillful sailors… Clear skies never make good pilots. A free and easy life never makes a strong and good person. Be strong enough to accept challenges in life. Don’t ask LIFE, ‘why me?’ Instead say, ‘Try me!’ Have a tough victorious life!
Sir Ariel [February 24, 2009; 18:04] / Mam Mace [February 24, 2009; 06:17]
“Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, you just be strong and act like the way you always do. Strong wills just shake but never collapse…”
Dahlia {February 22, 2009; 08:02] / Jing [January 20, 2009; 11:16]
“The art of life: Care should be in the heart and not in words. Anger should be in words not in hearts.”
Kirov [February 20\2, 2009; 07:22]
“Let me share this beautiful text:
I asked God: “How do I get the best out of life?”
God answered: Don’t be a prisoner from your past, leave your past behind because we can never change the past, but we can correct our mistakes… handle your presence with confidence… Prepare for the future without fear.”
Then He added, “keep the faith and drop the fear. Don’t believe your doubts and never doubt your beliefs… Life is wonderful if you know how to live…”
Mam Julie [February 21, 2009; 06:13]
“The only thing that stands between and what they want from life is often the will to try it and the faith to believe it’s possible.”
Mildred [February 21, 2009; 03:49]
“Through experience we learn to grow, in growing we learn to give, in giving we learn to love and in loving we learn the real essence of life.”
Mama Badang [February 20, 2009; 06:14]
“Slow down and enjoy life… It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.”
Nanie [January 19, 2009; 11:16]
“Life is better when you’re happy…
But life is at its best when other people are happy because of you.”
Angelica [January 16, 2009; 20:21]
“God never does anything accidentally and He never makes mistakes. He has a reason for everything He creates. Nothing in your life is arbitrary. It’s all for a purpose. Be a blessing as always.”
Nini [January 13, 2009; 22:36]
“Some won’t appreciate what you say or do, but as long as you honestly speak from the heart, you’ll be fine. This isn’t a perfect world, nor a perfect life, but life loves the person who dares to live it by being real.”
Jing [January 11, 2009; 22:09]
“The most difficult phase of life is not when no one understands you… It is when you don’t understand yourself.”
Michelle [January 9, 2009; 22:15]
“There are times that we experience downfall in our lives, seeing how cruel and demented people around us can be. But that doesn’t stop us from realizing that every passing minute is another chance to turn our lives around. Life has a bitter flipside but it’s always never too late to toss the coin again.”
Edz [January 8, 2009; 07:28]
“Seven (7) Up’s for a wonderful life:
1. Wake Up! Decide to have a good day.
2. Dress Up! Put on a smile each day.
3. Shut Up! Learn to listen.
4. Stand Up! Stand up for what you believe in.
5. Look Up! Look up to the Lord.
6. Reach Up! Dream and aim for something higher.
7. Lift Up! Lift up you prayers.”
Mildred [January 8, 2009; 07:09]
“Life is totally fair… We just see it unfair because it’s either we expected too much… or we gave up already.”
Nini [January 7, 2009; 22:10]
“Lives of people these days can be summed up in three words: Hurry, Worry, Bury. A lot of people live in a hurry and carry a lot of worry, and so find themselves early in the cemetery. It’s time for us to rediscover the three R’s in life – RELAX, REFLECT, RENEW.”
Mam Gina [January 5, 2009; 19:13]
“All things in life are temporary. If they’re going well, enjoy them; they won’t last forever. If they go wrong, don’t worry; they can’t last long either. What’s nice about Life is that each day is never like the other. Life is beautiful. Enjoy it and throw all your troubles away!”
Angie [January 3, 2009; 19:18]
“Today… don’t think of saying any unkind word. Think of the people who can’t speak. Don’t complain about the food you eat, some have nothing. Don’t complain about LIFE, many die young. When you’re tired of job, think of the jobless, the disabled and those who wish they had yours. When SAD THOUGHTS seem to put you down, paint a SMILE on your face and you’re still around. LIFE’s a gift. LIVE IT WELL”
Mam Cell [December 28, 2008; 17:07]
“The PARADOX of LIFE: everybody wants to live a long life, but nobody wants to get old; everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die; and nobody seems to realize that in our life’s journey no one has ever reached the finish line alive.”
Dahlia [December 22, 2008; 08:00]
“Be strong. Remember not everything has a happy ending and endings don’t mean stop! It’s just a way of telling us that there’s a new beginning ahead of us. You should always be ready for the unpredictable and expect the unexpected. It’s easy to fall. But once you’re ready up and back on track, you will be a better person. That’s the way of life! You don’t just live it, you learn from it…”
Mam Vickilyn [December 20, 2008 07:30]
“Life has great options… You don’t always have to pick what seems best… Sometimes, the best and the perfect aren’t always what make you happy.”
Mam Hilda [December 07, 2008 21:42]
“Life is like a piano. The white keys represent happiness and the black show sadness but as you go through life’s journey remember that the black keys also create music.”
Mam Abing [December 03, 2008; 05:06]
“It’s not only the presence of someone that brings meaning to life but the way that someone touches your heart that gives life a beautiful meaning.”
Dexter [December 02, 2008; 07:50]
“Learn to embrace the simplicity of life. Learn to be satisfied with what is enough for you and desire more for heavenly reward.”
Mam Jessa [December 02, 2008; 07:08]
“Life is not about searching for the things that could be found… It’s about letting the unexpected happen… and finding tings you never searched for.”
Mam Noime [December 1, 2008; 16:54]
“Thought to ponder: Do not compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.”
Mam Julie [November 28, 2008; 21:55]
“Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future for it has not yet come; Live in the present and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering!”
Mam Gina [November 25, 2008; 20:33]
“Life is like a game…
Sometimes we miss and get hurt
But life doesn’t end where our heartaches begin…
It only stops when we give up and stop believing.”
Mona [November 18, 2008; 21:02]
“Life is an undying cycle. It is a battle of survival. If you quit, then you are a loser. If you fall, then stand up. If you keep on complaining about the miseries of your life, nothing will happen. God doesn’t throw stones that we cannot catch. Live with him and everything will turn our good…”
Crisanto [November 17, 2008; 06:20]
“Life is about waking up each day to discover something new:
… meeting same people but making new conversations;
… walking through old roads but still feeling nice about it;
… realizing that you have grown a day but still feeling young at heart;
… meeting busy schedule but still finding time to smile;
… being nostalgic about gone days but looking forward to better days to come.”
Manay Meliss [November 15, 2008; 07:06]
“Nothing starts easy…
Everything begins at some level of difficulty…
Even waking up requires certain effort.
But one thing beautiful about life is the fact that what is the most difficult is also the most rewarding and the most satisfying…”
Mam Celeste [November 13, 2008; 05:44]
“What we’ve done for ourselves dies with us, but what we’ve done for others remains. We make a living by what we get, but we make a LIFE by what we give.”
Lanie [September 22, 2008;21:37]
“Never tell yourself “I am tired” because the more you accept that thought, the more exhausted you’ll become.
Life is a matter of perspective, either you complain because roses have thorns or you rejoice because thorns have roses. It all depends in how you look at it.”
Lanie [June 04, 2008; 16:33]
“What is life? They said it was from B to D. What’s B to D?
It was from BIRTH to DEATH.
So life starts the day you were born to the day you die…
But what’s between B and D? It’s C…
What is C? It’s a CHOICE…
So our life is a matter of choice.
Live it well.”
Cherry Ann [June 01, 2008; 19:12]
LOVE
“Being someone’s first love may be great, but to be their last is beyond perfect…”
Mam Julie [May 06, 2009; 17:05]
“According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus splits them into two separate parts, condemning them to spend their lives in search of the other halves. Have you found yours?”
Mam Gina [April 17, 2009; 18:41]
“Just a piece of advice. If you love someone, never hesitate to show what you feel. Just follow your heart! Never waste your time. Never fear nor doubt. Never quit nor stop! But never expect in return. Don’t be afraid to become stupid. Just love. Be real! You might get hurt. But you must not give up… Just live your life. Love the way you want! Never get tired. Stay alive to love. And stay in love to live… till you learn to let go… till you learn to set free.”
Tope [April 06, 2009; 23:16]
“A little boy was asked what Love is… he gave a short but meaningful answer: “it is the loneliness of one, happiness of two and quarrel of three.”
Aireed [April 13, 2009; 07:41]
“I’ve always been hurt by the one I love, always been loved by the person I don’t love. The sad thing here is even I try to choose the one who loves me, still my heart belongs to the one who hurts me.”
Aireed [April 10, 2009; 19:19]; Romnie [March 23, 2009; 06:33]
“A person who truly loves you is someone who sees the pain in your eyes… while everyone else still believes in the smile on your face.”
Sir Ariel [March 30, 2009; 21:52]
“Love suffers long and kind; loves does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoices in inequity, but rejoices in the truth. – 1 Corinthians 13: 4-6”
Aireed [March 24, 2009; 09:53]
“You will find as you look back upon your life that the moment when you have truly lived are the moments when you truly have done things in the spirit of love…”
Nini [March 21, 2009; 22:04]
“A person who truly loves you is someone who sees the pain in your eyes… while everyone else still believes on your face.”
Sir Ariel [March 18, 2009; 20:54]
“Love is like a lost object. If you search too hard, you won’t find it… but if you just forget about it momentarily, it will show up in the most unexpected way.”
Sheena [March 16, 2009; 18:37]
“A sudden chemical reaction when your hollow muscular organ throbs faster and faster and your endocrine gland produces a variable composition which are produced in most living systems and are transported by the circulation of the body fluids to an opposite kind connected to the portion of the diencephalon lying beneath the thalamus that coordinates responses of the sympathetic nervous system is called LOVE”
ye Caren [March 01, 2009; 20:10]
“There is no way we can stop ourselves for falling in love… But we can always set limitations up to what extent we could give… Loving is not about giving our all but it’s merely sharing some of what we have… We should not depend our whole self to someone because in the end when every thing is over… we only have ourselves to suffer the loss… It’s never a sin to love… the only crazy thing about it is that we seem to forget ourselves when we thought we found someone who can make us complete…”
Mona [March 01, 2009; 19:13]
“Never assume, never expect, never demand…
Three (3) basic principles to which you should remember in a relationship…. ‘Love more, expect less… Get hurt, cry, then love even more.’ Live by this, live through this and eventually you’ll realize that: Love is being able to give more when you have nothing left… Complicated yet true…”
Edz [January 26, 2009;17:07]
“10 ways to love people:
1. Listen without interrupting. (Prov18)
2. Speak without accusing. (James 1:19)
3. Give without sparing. (Prov 21:36)
4. Pray without ceasing. (Colossians 1:9)
5. Answer without arguing. (Prov 17:1)
6. Share without pretending. (Ephesians 4:15)
7. Enjoy without complaining. (Philippians 2:14)
8. Trust without wavering. (Corinthians 13:7)
9. Forgive without punishing. (Colossians 3:13)
10. Promise without forgetting. (Prov 13:12)
Mam Charmie [January 20, 2009; 17:51]
“We look forward to the time when the power of love will replace the love of power. Only then will our world know the blessings of peace…”
Mama Badang [February 15, 2009; 06:13]
“Love is not finding the right person, but creating the right relationship, it’s not how much you love in the beginning, but how much you build until the end…”
Manay Making [February 14, 2009; 16:24]
“Everyone says love hurts, but that’s not true… loneliness hurts… rejection hurts… losing someone hurts… envy hurts… Everyone gets these things confused with love but in reality, love is the only things in this world that covers up all pain and make someone feel wonderful again..
Love is the only thing in this world that does not hurt. –
Grey’s Anatomy.
Nanie [February 13, 2009; 23:57]
“Loveless? Just wait… sooner or later, there will be someone you will call ‘mine’.
Brokenhearted? That is the cycle of loving… you’ll eventually learn to love again in time… so, ask, listen and let go…
Single? No attachment no commitment no pain… but it’s sad to be alone… Be happy while life lasts…
In love? Take care of your relationship… enjoy the sweet kisses, warm hugs and lovely “I love you’s”… and just continue loving…
hu knows? Someday, the one you have right now is the one who will spend your whole life with…
Tope [January 18, 2009;15:02]
“ If you’re heart gets broken it isn’t a crime to mourn but it isn’t right to ruin your life… because in love, you should know when to move on if there is no reason to hold on.”
Felisardo [January 15, 2009; 17:33]
“Sometimes we have to stop loving the most important person in our life not because the spark is gone, but because that person is unintentionally making us worthless…”
Melany [January 5, 2009; 21:39]
“If we fall in love because someone makes us laugh, what happens when we no longer find them funny?
If we fall in love because someone is beautiful, what happens when that beauty fades?
If we fall in love because someone can provide for us, what happens when they lose their wealth?
Because LOVE defines all reasons when you truly love someone, you can just find the reason why…
You just do!”
Tope {January 2, 2009; 20:30] and Lanie [October 26, 2008; 19:46]
“If a person loves you, you should be thankful to that person. Know why? Because there’s a lot of people who love that person more than you, but still that person chose to love you.”
Tope [January 02, 2009; 18:03] [December 31, 2009; 11:12]
“Sometimes, we are in love with the idea of falling in love… Loving the illusion of having or missing someone. It’s alright to feel happy through other people, but don’t get dependent on achieving happiness by being with someone. Love one’s self first before sharing your life with somebody because if you don’t, you’ll always look for people that you think you can make you complete. In the end, will make you lose yourself more… bit by bit… piece by piece…”
Tope [December 25, 2008; 21:11]
“How would Newton explain “falling in love? It’s like two marbles that fall in different ways. One is free fall, no initial force. It just fell with gravity. Another, with initial force. There is an applied force together with gravity…. Which one will reach the land first? Love that you feel freely? Or love that you forced to feel?”
Mam Janet [December 12, 2008; 19:47]
“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them and they bless the one who give even more.”
Mam Abing [November 17, 2008; 22:17]
“Always stretch your heart and expand your love, so that it touches not only those who you give it to, but also those who need it so much!”
Mam Valin [November 19, 2008; 08:38]
“The most hard headed people in the whole wide world are those people who are in love. Whatever you tell them, they just smile but wouldn’t listen.”
Tekla [November 03, 2008; 23:32]
“If you love and get hurt, love more…
If you love more and get hurt more, love even more…
If you love even more and get hurt even more,
Love someone until it hurts no more” – Shakespeare
Lanie [October 02, 2008; 23:12]
“What really matters in picking your chocolate is not the sweetness, but it’s capability of making you happy no matter how BITTER it could sometimes get… You can always crave for any, but there will always be that special chocolate that’s enough for you to forget the rest… a lot like LOVE.”
Mam Gina [May 04, 2008; 20:54]
MARRIAGE
“A nice logic: Do you know why there are many marriages that do not last?!
Because at the wedding… The bride doesn’t marry the … “BEST MAN”
Aljon [December 12, 2008; 19:07]
MEMORY
“It’s never nice when you forget things you’re supposed to remember… But it feels worse when you remember things you’re suppose to forget…”
Nini [February 18, 2009; 23:10]
MIRACLES
“A five year old boy went to the pharmacy and asked the pharmacist, ‘this is the only money I have, can I buy MIRACLES?”
The pharmacist was confused with what the boy asked and said, “What do you need for that miracles?”
The child replied with tears, “coz the doctor said that only miracles can save my mom’s life… can I buy them here?”
Edison [June 6, 2009; 10:14]
MISTAKES
“Don’t be sad when you choose a wrong move, coz everybody commits mistakes… it is the primary reason why a pencil has its own eraser.”
Noemie [July 6, 2009; 08:18] Lilanie [March 27, 2009; 17:56]
“Don’t place your mistakes on your head, it can weigh you down and crush you… instead, place them under your feet and use them as platform to view your horizons.
Romnick [April 26, 2009; 22:15]; Sandy [March 10, 2009; 21:21]
“The greatest mistakes we make are the risks we didn’t take. If you think something will make you happy, go for it! So that you won’t live your life asking “what if?” and telling yourself “if only”.
Suzette [April 25,2009; 06:10]
“Do you know what’s wrong with sorry? It gives people the wrong idea that any mistake can be solved by a single word.”
Noime [April 8, 2009; 20:29]
“You’ll never know what you’re good at until you try… Never be afraid to try new things and fail… because things that harm you, but don’t kill you, make you stronger.”
Maysie [March 29, 2009; 07:38]
“Imperfections are important. Just as mistakes are… You only get to be good by learning from mistakes… and you get to be real by being imperfect.”
Mira [March 02, 2009; 17:07]
“Mistakes are destined to be done but to repeat it all over doesn’t make sense at all.”
Caren (YE) [January 20, 2009; 06:36]
“Nothing in this world is ever completely wrong…
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day!”
Nini (Richel) [August 26, 2008; 21:29]
MOMENTS
“A wasted moment can make you regret so bad… A single mistake can change your whole life. From then, you’ll see how the little things you ignore meant everything when they’re gone.”
Nini [May 30, 2009; 21:49]
“Some of the best moments in life:
… Lying in bed listening to rain outside.
… A long drive on a calm road.
… Drinking coffee with your friends.
… Finding money in your old jeans just when you needed it.
… Watching movie with your best bud.
… Giggling over silly jokes.
… Getting a hug from someone who loves you.
… The moments your eyes fill with tears after a big laugh.
Bea [November 05, 2008, 07:42]
MOOD
“You really don’t have to be super nice always… Sometimes you have to show your bad side… So that you can sort out who can accept you at your worst mood.”
Mam Dianne [July 19, 2009; 18:12]
MOTIVATION
“Motivation is what gets you started; habit is what keeps you going…”
Angelica [July 4, 2009; 23:50]
MOVING ON
“There’s always a reason why we have to move on to forget the feelings we’ve always wanted to stay forever because love has its own wings to set free and find the right place where it should be.”
Sandy [April 23, 2009; 22:34]
“You messed up yesterday. You said the wrong words, took the wrong turn, loved the wrong person, reacted the wrong way. You spoke when you should have listened, walked when you should have waited, judged when you should have trusted, indulged when you should have resisted. You messed up yesterday. But you’ll mess up more if you let yesterday’s mistakes sabotage today’s attitude.”
Caren [November 28, 2008; 07:23]
“It’s by small steps that we ascend the stairs; so let’s not give up doing little things that will make us get to the top.”
Mildred [November 26, 2008; 05:52]
“Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future for it has not yet come; Live in the present and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering!”
Mam Gina [November 25, 2008; 20:33]
“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.”
Mam Charmie [November 15, 2008; 20:05]
MUSIC
“Only music can let us sing… Only music can make our feet dance… and only music can let our mind reminisce back to our past… But what’s important about music is… They can be the voice of what we feel inside especially when we are mute by the words of our hearts…
Sir Gigi [March 14, 2009; 06:25]; Dahlia [March 12, 2009; 17:54]
OPPORTUNITY
“Father taught us that opportunity and responsibility go hand in hand. I think we all act to that principle; on the basic human impulse that makes a man want to make the best of what’s in him and what’s been given to him. –Laurence Rockfeller”
Angelica [January 01, 2009; 20:36]
PATIENCE
“God doesn’t answer our prayers at a snap of a finger…
Remember that God’s delay is not God’s denial…
His answers always comes at the most perfect time.”
Mam Nor [November 09, 2008; 21:33]
PAUSE
Practice the PAUSE!
When you are in doubt, pause… When angry, pause… When tired, pause… When stressed, pause; and when you pause, pray.”
Mam Hilda [March 16, 2009; 22:01]
PEACE
“Thought to ponder: Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.”
Mam Julie [November 28, 2008; 21:55]
PEOPLE
“Sometimes, we forgot to thank the people who make our lives happy in their own simple ways. Sometimes we fail to tell them how much we appreciate them for being a part of our life. Today is just an ordinary day, nothing is really special, but hey! Thanks for being around.”
Mam Gina [July 19, 2009; 17:18]
“People generally know what they are fleeing from but not what they are in search of.”
Caren Arancillo [April 17, 2009; 07:12]
“My life’s worst scenario is when people assume that they know me even without trying to get to know me and judge me from my actions without knowing my own reason behind it…”
Sheena [April 16, 2009; 20:10]
“They say people come and go… But the truth is… no one really disappears from your life. People never leave… their roles just change.”
Dahlia [April 14, 2009; 21:28]
“The measure of a person is not how well he prepares for everything to go right, but in how gracefully he stands up and moves on after everything goes wrong.”
Erwin [March 25, 2007]
“Cherish the people who know and understand you completely, those who get how you feel and accepts who you are, because in the event that you lose yourself… they are the ones who know how to find you.”
Fely [January 26, 2009;09:16]
PERFECTION
“Two most important thoughts a person should bear in mind:
Use things not people.
Love people, not things.”
Kirov [April 28, 2009; 08:35]
“If you wait for perfect conditions you will never get anything done. Half the things that people do not succeed in are through fear of making the attempt. – James Northgate”
Angelica [December 30, 2008; 12:11]
“Perfection, in a Christian sense, means becoming mature enough to give ourselves to others” (K. Norris)
Maysie [November 27, 2008; 22:42]
“As we grow wiser, we loosen grip on being perfect in every way.
We learn that it’s more important to be human and happy
Rather than be perfect and sad.”
Mam Meliss [November 19, 2008; 13:00]
PERSONALITY
“Never change your originality for the sake of others. In this world no one can play your role better than you. So be yourself and win the world.”
Manay Ritz [February 26, 2009; 11:12] / Nini [January 25, 2009; 07:59]
PERSPECTIVE
“We can be fine even when others do not have a good opinion of us. What matters most is not what others think of us, but what we think of ourselves. Besides, a true intelligent person is the one who can pretend to be a fool in front of a fool who pretends to be intelligent.”
Mam Gina [January 21, 2009; 12:44]
“If you don’t like something, change it…
If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.”
Noime [October 20, 2008; 05:57]
“Never tell yourself “I am tired” because the more you accept that thought, the more exhausted you’ll become.
Life is a matter of perspective, either you complain because roses have thorns or you rejoice because thorns have roses. It all depends in how you look at it.”
Lanie [June 04, 2008; 16:33]
PRAYERS
“12 Reasons to Pray:
1. It encourages others.
2. It reminds you of spiritual values.
3. It gives hope.
4. It helps you feel better.
5. It allows you to let go of situations.
6. It provides comfort.
7. It relaxes and reduces anxiety.
8. It builds faith.
9. It deepens character.
10. It broadens your perspective.
11. It brings you closer to God
12. It works!”
Manay Ritz [April 26, 2009; 09:28]
“No matter how softly you whisper a prayer, God will surely listen, understand and know the hopes and fears in your heart, for when you trust in His love…miracles happen.”
Cherry Anne [April 23, 2009; 21:23]
“Prayer is when you talk to God, meditation is when you listen to God.”
Dahlia [April 5, 2009; 21:41]
“Prayer is the best cleansing therapy of the heart and the most effective purifier of the soul. It converts hatred into love and changes anger into happiness.”
Tita Jonalyn [April 4, 2009; 00:01]
“We walk thru separate roads in life but we have a golden bridge called ‘PRAYER’ that links our lives together. So today like any other day, I lift to God your intentions and cares. May He sanctify your work, grant you good health and answer your deepest prayers…”
Mama Belen [March 21, 2009; 11:05]
“In times of confusion, in times when you are running out of choices, be reminded of one thing: PRAYER CHANGES THINGS…”
Mam Gina [March 17, 2009; 10:02]
“Prayer lifts our hearts above the battles of life and gives us a glimpse of God’s resources which spells hope and victory.”
Mama Bhe [March 15, 2009; 20:09]
“Prayer is the best shield against all trials. A heart to heart talk with God will lessen your burden for He will never say no to those who believe in Him.”
Mam Hilda [February 26, 2009; 22:12]
“Oftentimes, we need to pray not because we need to change the situation but primarily because we need God to change our attitude about the situation…”
Mama Badang [January 13, 2009; 22:44]
“Praying is a simple task yet neglected by many… that’s why problems come in life to remind us His callings… Don’t forget to start and end your day with a prayer.”
Janice [December 18, 2008 21:53]
“If you ask it from God in prayer, believe that it will be given to you. No matter how small the possibility is, by simply believing in it in putting our hope in God 1% of possibility can go as far as 100%. Pray that our hearts be cleansed from any doubts. Faith can move mountains.”
Bernadette [December 17, 2008 19:34]
“There are times when prayer is the only gift we can give to the one we care for so I do always pray to God to take good care of you and keep you safe wherever you are…”
Mildred [December 1, 2008; 21:53]
“Prayer moved God into action…
When we call, God promises to answer!
No matter what challenges you face, the power of prayer can change your life.”
Mam Cynthia [November 25, 2008; 05:25]
“Prayer changes things…
Worry changes nothing…
So instead of worrying about what you can’t do, think of what God can do for you.”
Jonalyn [November 20, 2008; 21:25]
“Prayer is my gift for you everyday that you will be fine, protected and have the strength to cope with all the pressures and stress in life…”
Mam Chanda [March 26, 2007]
PRIORITY
“A miner struck in gold and carried his bag of nuggets everywhere he went. When the time came for him to die, an angel in heaven asked him why he was carrying asphalt.
“This isn’t an asphalt, it’s gold!” he replied.
The angel said, “on earth it’s called gold but here in heaven we use it to pave our streets” <Rev. 21:21>
What we value the most here on earth is not necessarily the same in heaven. Be sure you prioritize the right things. <Ecle. 12:13>
Mam Gina [January 3, 2009; 08:42]
PROBLEMS
“It’ s so hard when you know how to solve problems of others, but you don’t know how to solve yours… sometimes, a listener needs a good listener, too.”
Sandy [April 9, 2009; 17:34]
“I once planned to live my life perfectly…away from errors and pains. In short, I want a life played safe. But then I realized that problem is ¾ that complicates a happy life. All I have to do is to face them. Try me, I’m stronger now!”
Rhan [August 10, 2008; 13:05]
PURPOSE
“A sense of purpose is the best driving force to live… When you have a reason to live, you will never have a reason to quit…”
Mam Jessa [November 12, 2008; 06:39]
“In the chase between the cat and the mouse, the mouse mostly wins.
This is because the cat is running for its food and the mouse for its life.
Purpose is more important than NEED.
Mildred [October 02, 2008; 05:31]
QUESTIONS
“There are things in life that we question a lot but we do not realize that sometimes answers come when we stop asking.”
Dahlia [July 8, 2009; 21:21]
QUITTING
“Don’t quit – a plain statement but expounds a thousand definitions. It could mean don’t give up, don’t let go, don’t surrender, keep fighting, be strong, or have faith. Whether in life’s or in love’s struggles, just don’t quit. Don’t quit. Who knows? You just might get what your heart is looking for.”
Glory Rose [May 05. 2009; 18:50}
REASON
“If you stand for a reason, be prepared to stand alone. If you fight for a cause, fight even if there’s no hope. If you fall on the ground, fall like a seed that grows back to fight again. Know that in all these, the good Lord is with you and will stand by you all the way.”
Lany [June 20, 2009; 19:53]
“We spend our whole lives telling ourselves everything happens for a reason…
When in reality, we just give reason for everything that happens.”
Gigi [May 06, 2009; 23:20]; Manay Making [November 23, 2008; 20:26]
REGRET
“You messed up yesterday. You said the wrong words, took the wrong turn, loved the wrong person, reacted the wrong way. You spoke when you should have listened, walked when you should have waited, judged when you should have trusted, indulged when you should have resisted. You messed up yesterday. But you’ll mess up more if you let yesterday’s mistakes sabotage today’s attitude.”
Caren [November 28, 2008; 07:23]
“The worst regret we have in life is not for the wrong things we did,
But for the right things we could have done but we never did.”
Mam Vickylyn [November 19, 2008; 13:00]
RELATIONSHIP
“Relationships can never be perfect – you can never force your partner to be faithful in the same way that a normal relationship should be… What’s important is at the end of the day, you find each other side by side and you’re happy knowing that he/she is yours. We need to enjoy the relationship while it’s there. Because if you waste time in doubts and insecurities, you’ll never appreciate how wonderful it is to fall in love. Remember: To get hurt is a fact that we bargain when we choose love.”
Erwin [July 4, 2009; 11:47]
“It takes a thousand sweet efforts to build great relationship. Yet one mistake can destroy everything you have started!”
Sir Ariel [June 4, 2009; 10:28]
“Serious relationship isn’t something anyone should really be actively looking for… because sometimes, the best relationships happen by accident…”
Nany [April 18, 2009; 20:32]
RESPONSIBILITY
“Father taught us that opportunity and responsibility go hand in hand. I think we all act to that principle; on the basic human impulse that makes a man want to make the best of what’s in him and what’s been given to him. –Laurence Rockfeller”
Angelica [January 01, 2009; 20:36]
SACRIFICE
“Every sacrifice has a fruitful reward, every failure has a second chance… We only have to be strong by God’s grace to persevere in the tests of life.”
Mildred [June 28, 2009, 21:34]
SAFETY
“No one is more secured than the one who is held in God’s hands! Safety is not found in the absence of danger but in the presence of God.”
Caren A [July 18, 2009; 19:43]
SINCERITY
“A bad man is worse than he pretends to be a saint. Every man alone is sincere; at the entrance of a second person hypocrisy begins.”
Rhan [February 03, 2009;19:25]
SINGLE
“Being single is a choice. Some say to avoid heartaches and love problems… But some singe choose to be single because they’re still loving someone secretly.”
Michael [March 14, 2009; 21:36]
“Be persistently remaining single…
We are slowly converting ourselves into a permanent public attention.”
Mam Edna [November 26, 2008; 08:04]
SILENCE
“You don’t always have to defend yourself with your words… sometimes your silence gives people a clue that you have better thoughts in mind…”
Mama Badang [April 4, 2009; 07:06]
“When things get awfully tiring, seek for silence. Most of the time, the loudest lessons are found at the most quiet corners of our lives.”
Sandy [November 17, 2008; 22:25]
SMILE
“Always smile… Our faces are the best billboards where the ads of life are seen. Life is not a problem to be solved but a gift to be enjoyed…”
Erwin [July 4, 2009; 09:02]
“A smile is a language even a baby understands… It costs nothing but creates much. It happens in a flash but the memory of it may last forever. Keep on smiling.”
Angelica [January 11, 2009; 06:56]
“Smiling is a great mental tonic…
It can dispel anxiety, helps manage stress, depression, fear and worry.
Get high on smiling.
Have a Ha-ha-ha-ha-happy life!”
Nerneth [November 18, 2008; 19:06]
SUCCESS
“Fact of life: Whenever we find the key to success, some idiots change the lock… so don’t mind the key, learn to break the locks.”
Nini [April 21, 2009; 22:03]
TEACHER
“One centavo can start a million… One smile can start friendship… One touch can show you care… and one Teacher can make pupil’s life worth living…”
Mam Gina [March 01, 2009; 08:40]
“Being a teacher isn’t about Grades. It’s about being who we are. No book can teach you how to cry with your students. No class can teach you how to tell a family that their sons have failed. No professor can teach you how to find dignity in giving someone an advice. A teacher is not about pen, or the board. It’s about being able to Love students when they are at their weakest moments.”
Mam Abing [December 11, 2008; 05:47]
“I realized that being a teacher is incomparable. As we care for our students. We learn to cover our sorrow with a smile. We learn to stay vigorous despite all the tasks we endure. We learn to give hope even though ours is unclearly seen. We learn how to give strength even at times that we are weak… Nobody would know what kind of life a teacher has… Unless they become one.”
Jonalyn [September 29, 2008; 23:51]
“Dear teacher, I see that you’re tired, sometimes bored, stressed and worried. I tell you, do not drop your paper work nor put down your pen. Keep those lesson plans on track, morning care is not bad. Why worry about your students? After all it’s not your battle. It’s mine. Working is not only be done by you, but rather ME and YOU. Just do your best and I’ll take care of the rest.
Your Partner and Friend,
Jesus Christ”
Mam Hilda [August 10, 2008; 19:01]
“Teaching may not be a lucrative position. It cannot guarantee financial security.
It even means investing your personal time, energy and resources. Sometimes it means disappointments, heartaches and pains.
But touching the hearts of people and opening minds of children can give you joy and contentment which money could not buy.
These are the moments I teach for…
These are the moments I live for…
God bless teacher!”
Mam Joji [June 08, 2008; 22:29]
“Teachers are angles who minister their young. They are God’s chosen people; blessed with gifts of patience, love and self sacrifice.”
[March 26, 2007]
TIME
“Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed by will never pass again. Cherish every moment of your life. Stay happy!”
Erwin [July 20, 2009; 04:20]; Mam Hilda [March 22, 2009; 22:09]; Dahlia [January 15, 2009; 21:52]
“Thought to ponder: Time heals almost everything, give time.”
Mam Julie [November 28, 2008; 21:55]
“The notion that there might be a better and more convenient time to patch things up has cost a lot of people a lifetime of regret… So don’t let the chance be gone forever because of what you call – the right time.”
Mam Julie [November 25, 2008; 22:44]
TRIALS
“Prayer is the best shield against all trials. A heart to heart talk with God will lessen your burden for He will never say no to those who believe in Him.”
Mam Hilda [February 26, 2009; 22:12]
“Behind every event is God’s purpose. At times what we consider a trial is simply his permission for us to rearrange our lives to be more meaningful.”
Nanie [February 26, 2009; 17:20]
“Trials exist not because God wants to test you. That is a lie. He already know your capabilities, more than you can imagine. Trials exist because you need to learn things: Learn to look back lesson from experience. Value everything you have. Discipline in your home. Stand and be wise. Humble yourself. Faith in God.”
Dahlia [January 6, 2009; 06:41]
TRUST
“Worrying doesn’t change anything. But trusting in the Lord changes everything. When we put our cares in God’s hands, He puts His peace in our hearts.”
Tita Jonalyn [May 8, 2009; 00:59]
“Wonder why God did not give us the gift to read the minds of other people? So we could have the chance to trust, and the privilege to be trusted…”
Mildred [February 22, 2009;06:38]
“Don’t trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell you, “I love you.”
There is an African saying that says: “Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.”
Mam Aya [November 27, 2008; 19:50]
“One day, the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer everyone gathered but only one boy came with an umbrella. That’s FAITH. When you throw a one year old baby in the air, he laughs because he knows you will catch him. That’s TRUST. Every night we go to bed, we’re not sure we’ll get up tomorrow, yet we still have many plans for the coming day. That’s HOPE. Have faith, trust in God and never lose hope.”
Mam Charmie [November 23, 2008; 18:02]
TRUTH
“To hide the truth is futile, instead seek the truth that is within you and you shall find the answer.”
Angelica [January 28, 2009; 21:28]
UNIQUENESS
“One thing we’ve go to learn is that no person is better than the other. Some are blessed with knowledge, some with good looks, some with great wealth, some with strength, and some with a unique gift from God that they have yet to find… The essence of being is not your rank or ‘greatness’ but being who God made you to be.”
Mam Gina [December 11, 2008; 21:21]
VIRTUES
“Three (3) things in life that never comes back when gone: - TIME, WORD, &
Three (3) things in life that should never be lost: - PEACE, HOPE, & HONESTY;
Three (3) things in life that are most valuable: - LOVE, FAITH, & PRAYER;
Three (3) thing sin life that make a person: - HARDWORK, SINCERITY &, COMMITMENT;
Three (3) things in life that can destroy a person: - LUST, PRIDE, & ANGER;
Three (3) thins in life that are constant: - CHANGE, DEATH, & GOD;”
WORDS
“A simple quote from Oprah: “Always keep your words soft and sweet. Just in case you’ll have to swallow them, you can swallow it well…”
Mam Cho [June 26, 2009; 20:04]
“Never listen to people who have the bad habit of being negative. Because they steal the best aspirations of your heart. Always remind yourself of the power of the words that you hear or read. Always choose to listen only to words that will empower you to be better.”
Mildred [June 10, 2009; 10:49]
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”
Jing [January 24, 2009; 06:33]
WORRY
“Worries are like birds… let them fly over you. But do not let them build a nest over your head… Life is a precious gift… Keep it worry free.”
Boboy [July 28, 2009; 23:02]
“Worries can be so affecting, makes you stressed, lose your confidence, lose your poise, makes you grow old. Here’s a tip: why worry, when you can pray?”
Sheena [April 10, 2009; 07:28]
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MORNING WISHES
“Sunrise makes our morning beautiful but the words of God strengthen us and make our lives more meaningful! Smile and enjoy life with Jesus!”
Bito [April 23, 2009; 06:44]
“Every morning God says: One more time, live life, make a difference, touch one heart, encourage one mind and inspire one soul. Have a lovely morning!”
Jing [April 22, 2009; 07:35]
“I wish you today: A day of special graces… a day of extraordinary things to smile about… and a day with much happiness and a love in your heart… Happy Morning!”
Nini [March 22, 2009; 06:55]
“Mornings are reminders that God loves us. We are not just given another day to enjoy but also given another chance to correct the wrongs of yesterdays… Morning!”
Mam Mace [March 22, 2009; 06:05]
“Every life story in this world is written by God’s own hands… that is why I’m very thankful because as He wrote my life, He included you as a part of it! A Blessed morning 2 u!”
Manay Ritz [March 20, 2009; 05:34]
“Every morning, the Lord blows a kisses of love, peace, kindness and understanding not for you to keep it but for you to share it with people around you.
Good morning!”
Sandy [March 14, 3009; 06:50]
“Morning is God’s way of saying: “One more time!” Live life… Make a difference… Touch one heart… encourage one mind… and inspire one soul… Have a blessed morning.”
Mildred [March 12, 2009; 05:10]
bu Mam Gie [February 27, 2009; 06:19]
“I wake up today smiling as I remember I have a nice person like you… I hope many years from now, I would still wake up smiling for the same good reason that I have you…”
Maysie [March 10, 2009; 06:20]
“Be grateful that you don’t have everything you want… that just means you have the opportunity to be happier tomorrow than you are today. Good morning!”
nsan Joan [March 04, 2009; 11:00]
“Enjoy the morning with a deep understanding of God’s word… Inhale all His goodness… exhale all fears and worries. Then smile and say ‘Thank You Lord’.
Tita Jonalyn [March 04, 2009; 05:08]
“Just open your EYES and feel the morning with a PRAYER and feel the morning with a PRAYER… as you go on to your journey take things easy… for God knows you are doing better each day… Good morning.”
Mam Edna [March 8, 2009; 07:35]
“Live with kindness, live with caring, live with faith and generous sharing… Live with truth, for when you do, all god things return to you! Morning!”
Noemie [February 28, 2009; 09:24]
“Mornings are just like painting… You need an inspiration to get you going… a smile to brighten up, and a message from someone who cares to color your day! Good morning! ”
Aireed [February 25, 2009; 08:36]
Mama [December 27, 2008; 05:48]
“God is wise because every time we sleep, He gives us beautiful dreams. But He is even wiser because He lets us wake up every morning to give us the chance to fulfill those dreams.
Tita Jonalyn [February 15, 2009; 09:43]
“The beauty of morning lies beyond every smile. The more you get happy the more you set qualifications towards your life. It’s so nice to start your day with a sweet smile…”
Noemie [January 19, 2009; 06:00]
“Morning is not only Sunrise but a beautiful miracle of God, that defeats darkness and spreads light. May this be one more beautiful day of your life. Morning tabi.”
Mam Annaliza [December 27, 2008; 06:25]
“Every breath of human is a miracle from God.
It’s our duty to communicate this miracle by showing kindness to the world.
May you have a miraculously kind morning!”
Maysie [December 10, 2008; 03:46]
“Cook your own breakfast by mixing happiness, faith and wisdom.
Add a little understanding, a pint of hope and spoonful of love;
Top with lot of smiles! Have a blessed morning.”
Tita Jonalyn [December 06, 2008; 08:17]
“A very nice morning is always a gift from God.
Let us turn this gift into a blessing by our act of sharing.
And to you, I share a blessed morning. God bless!”
Bito [November 26, 2008; 06:00]
“You deserve a great start of the day, where WORRIES don’t get in the way of anything. A day when, even if some people are insensitive or unkind, you’re not going to mind because the BLESSINGS in your life are far, far BETTER then the BURDENS. Wishing you one such day. God bless J
Mildred [November 24, 2008; 06:46]
“God said: Don’t get tired of doing what is good! Don’t get discouraged nor give – up! For we reap a harvest of blessings at the appropriate time. Carry on!”
Mam Fe [November 17, 2008; 05:48]
EVENING COMPLIMENTS
“Here comes another night to rest… time for dreams and time to fold another page of our life. Hope you wake up tomorrow with the spirit more promising than today. Sweet night.”
Tita Jonalyn [March 22, 2009; 23:05]
“Nights are the best time to be peaceful… to ponder on things, to appreciate life, to plan your day and to thank all the blessings. Have a good night!
Caren [March 11, 2009; 21:17]
“Intelligent silence is the mother of prayer, freedom, contemplation, stillness…
The secret journey Upward… May you have a silent, peaceful night!
Sweet dreams!”
Maysie [December 11, 2008; 19:56]
“Evening came to pick up all the events of the day.
Leave all worries behind and rest your mind.
Let God be with you in your heart so you can sleep well tonight.”
Mama Badang [December 04, 2008]
“As you go to bed I beg you light…
And tell my angels to hug you tight…
Now to make sure you’ll be alright,
I’ll ask the wind to blow you ‘goodnight!”
Tita Jonalyn [November 26, 2008; 00:03]
“End your night with a deep breath…
Inhale all the love and goodness, and exhale all the tears, fears, worries and stress,
Then smile J
A restful night!
Mama Badang [November 25, 2008; 21:11]
“Take a sweet rest from a fruity day…
Sa your chocolaty prayers…
Candy kiss your loved ones and give them your cookie hug…
Prepare a strawberry bed… and sleep with your cotton candy pillows…
Pull you blanket cake… and have a mango dream shake.
In short, have a yummilicious goodie night.”
Mama Valin [November 05, 2008; 20:55]
CHRISTMAS 2008 GREETINGS
“May our Christmas be rich with blessings. WARM with friendships. HAPP with life’s goodness and BLESSED with God’s presence and love. Merry Christmas!”
Pinks [December 25, 2008; 16:37]
“Christmas is not only a matter of gift giving but it is also a perfect time of recognizing the presence of persons who made our lives more meaningful. Christmas means ‘THANK YOU’ ”
Kuya Boboy [December 15, 2008; 11:14]
“No greetings card to give… No sweet flowers to send… No cute graphics to forward… Just a loving heart saying Merry Christmas. God bless!”
Mam Vickilyn [December 25, 2008; 03:46]
“A simple heartfelt prayer that you and your family be blessed with wealth, love, peace, prosperity and happiness today and always! Have a blessed Christmas!”
Mama Belen [December 25, 2008; 12:19]
“Wishing you and your family not just happiness but pure joy, not just wealth but heaven’s treasures, and not just serenity but God’s blessings. Merry Christmas!”
Mildred [December 25, 2008; 08:52]
“May the spirits of Christmas past and Christmas present hunt you, so you could assess and prepare your Christmas present. Maogmang Pasko!”
Maysie [December 25, 2008; 08:01]
“I’ll never stop wishing that you journey through this world will be touched by kindness, inspired by wisdom, graced with understanding and kept safe from all.
Merry Christmas!”
Edz [December 25, 2008; 07:54]
“Christmas is a special time for me to thank people who touched my life. People who have given me hope, faith, and love. People I cherish. Merry Christmas!”
Mam Gina [December 25, 2008; 01:03]
“I pray that whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness. May God in His grace grant you abundantly always. Merry Christmas!”
Manay Ritz [December 25, 2008; 07:29]
“Peace in your HEART, health in your BODY, wealth in your LIFE, joy in your HOME. May you always be blessed with these priceless treasures. Merry Christmas!”
Mam Cell [December 25, 2008; 07:19]
“May God’s richest blessings, truest joys, constant love, tender guidance, unfailing protection, calming peace be yours today and always. Happy Christmas”
John Carlo [December 25, 2008; 09:27]
“This Christmas I wish you… the strength of faith, the reality of hope, the joy of charity, and the contentment of a happy heart… Merry Christmas!”
Reja [December 24, 2008; 23:55]
“ ‘Blessed are those who give without remembering; Blessed are those who take without forgetting.’ A blessed Christmas to you and your family.”
Sir Langka [December 24, 2008; 23:29]
“It’s Christmas and you are part of my wishes… Good health always to you and your family. And more blessings from Heaven.
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year”
Mam Joji [December 24, 2008; 21:51] Rose [December 25, 2008; 22:12]
“Having a special friend like you is a wonderful gift every Christmas. Wishing you and your family a MERRY CHRISTMAS! May you continue to bring joy to others.”
Mam Bing [December 45, 2008; 21:11]
“May the good Lord continue to bless you and your family with things that matter in life – a “GIFT” of good health, happy home and peace of mind! Merry Christmas!”
Mam Tekla [December 24, 2008; 20:59] Manay Ritz [December 25, 2008; 11:37]
“Not all gifts are under the Christmas tree. Most of them are found in the heart.! Merry Christmas!”
Edz [December 24, 2008; 14:19], Crisanto [December 25, 2008; 10:44]
“God’s gift to me are people like you… so on wings of prayers, I whispered my thanks to Him and asked Him to bless you in countless ways… Merry Christmas!”
Edz [December 24, 2008; 15:13]
“I did something very relaxing and soul gratifying today… I counted my blessings and You are one of them. Cheers to more years of FRIENDSHIP! Merry Christmas!”
Mam Hilda, Mam Melissa, Mam Cho [December 24, 2008]
“May this season brings you and your family joys that stay, and gladness, deep and true, not only on this blessed day but all the year through. Merry Christmas!”
Nini [December 24, 2008; 19:44]
“Life is too short. Don’t just spend it living in heartaches, sorrows, fears, luxuries and idleness…” Live life and fill it with things that bring Glory to God: Love, Forgiveness, Hope and Faithfulness… A warm greetings this holiday season!
Mam Wilma [December 24, 2008; 16:05]
“Malapit na ang Pasko. Masaya ka ba? Did you say ‘Sorry’ sa mga taong hindi mo sinasadyang masaktan? Did you say ‘Thank you’ sa mga taong nagpahalaga sau? Well do this hanggang maaga pa, and you’ll have a wonderful New Year… I’ll start: Sorry Sir sa mga nagawa kong mali noon. Sorry kung naging makulit ako at sorry din kung minsan hindi kita mapagtuunan ng pansin sa text dahilan po lagi akong busy at walang load lage… hehehe. Thank you at nakilala kita o naming bilang teacher at kaibigan. Thank you sa lahat ng tulong mo samin sa pamamagitan ng pagturo samin. Salamat din po dahil hanggang ngayon hindi pa rin ninyo kami nakakalimutan. Salamat sa lahat. Advance Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
Jolly Ann [December 14, 2008; 19:42]
“Merry Christmas!”
[Johnberk, Mam Weng, Mam Macel, Mam Melinda, Gina, Noemie, Jolly Ann, Michelle, Dahlia, Lanie, Nestor, Rochellen, Jerry, Mam Joji, Mam Biday, Mam Fe, Manay Almoete, Sir Gigi, Esther]
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HEART’S DAY WISHES
“The joy that you give to others is the joy that flows back to you. A happy heart makes a cheerful face. May your life be as lovely as your heart! Hapi Valentines poh!
Nerneth [February 14, 2009; 21:02]
“A person in love will never need a reason to go on loving and will never try to find a reason to stop. Happy heart’s day!”
Sir Evan [February 14, 2009; 20:20]
“Today I take time to thank the people who touched my life. Thoughtful friends who have shown concern and made my life more meaningful. Happy Valentines.”
Mam Aleah [February 14, 2009; 19:34]
“Carry a HEART that never hates. Carry a SMILE that never fades. Carry a TOUCH that never hurts, and always carry a LOVE that never breaks…. Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Mam Aleah [February 14, 2009; 18:37]
“The heart that loves is always young;
the heart that smiles is always happy;
and a caring heart is loved by all.
So stay YOUNG, HAPPY and a CARING ONE.
Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Mam Cynthia [February 14, 2009; 17:59]
“Love is not finding the right person, but creating the right relationship, it’s not how much you love in the beginning, but how much you build until the end…. Happy hearts day.”
Manay Making [February 14, 2009; 16:24]
“This message is for selected people who made me smile, who became a part of my life, and to those I will “forever cherish”. Thank you. Happy Hearts’ Day!”
Rhan [February 14, 2009; 13:03]
“I wish you today… a day of special graces… a day of extraordinary things to smile about… and a day with much happiness and love in your heart! Happy valentine’s Day!”
Mildred [February 14, 2009; 12:46]
“The heart remembers all special moments when goodness makes a difference. May the love you share with others turn to you in countless ways. Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Mam Bing [February 14, 2009; 10:29]
“Hope a cupid sits next to you this valentine’s day and covers you with his gentle wings, so that you feel wrapped in a special day protected by your loveone. 
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Dahlia [February 14, 2009; 10:22]
“It’s better to love and lost than not to love at all”… it’s the nature of every man to be loved and love in return…. Happi heartz dy cupcake. Hope you’re home safe and sound!”
Maysie [February 14, 2009; 09:43]
“To love and be loved is the greatest feeling in this world. Love arms the heart and touches the soul. This is my sweet wish of love. To spread the splendor of love that comes straight from my heart. Happy Valentine’s ”
Angelica [February 14, 2009; 09:43]
“An inspiring lesson I’ve learned is that what counts the most in my life is not what I have… It’s who I have! Thank you for being a part of it…. Happy hearts’ day!”
Mam Gina [February 14, 2009; 08:11]
“Everyone says love hurts, but that’s not true… loneliness hurts… rejection hurts… losing someone hurts… envy hurts… Everyone gets these things confused with love but in reality, love is the only things in this world that covers up all pain and make someone feel wonderful again..
Love is the only thing in this world that does not hurt. –
Grey’s Anatomy.
Happy Valentine tugang!”
Nanie [February 13, 2009; 23:57]
“Happy Valentine’s Day!”
[Mam Hilda, Noime, Liezel Cadag, Dahlia, Ranol, Cyril, Froilan, Allen, Clarin, Rizza, Mam Tintin, Mam Vicky, Roche, Julie Ann]
Remembering Old Rose
November 6, 2008“GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL.”
(I am sharing you an inspiring adaptation from an e-mail I received underscoring the importance of enhancing self-concept through the course of time… Hope this would bring inspiration to you, too. )
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Remembering Old Rose
The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.
I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.
She said, ‘Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?’
I laughed and enthusiastically responded, ‘Of course you may!’ and she gave me a giant squeeze.
‘Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?’ I asked.
She jokingly replied, ‘I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids…’
‘No seriously,’ I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.
‘I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m ge tting one!’ she told me.
After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake.
We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this ‘time machine’ as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.
Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.
At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor.
Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, ‘I’m sorry I’m so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whi skey is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.’
As we laughed she cleared her throat and began…
‘We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.
There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.
We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it!
There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.
If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.
Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets.
The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.’
She concluded her speech by courageously singing ‘The Rose.’
She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago.
One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.
Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.
Note: These words have been passed along in loving memory of ROSE.
Mus… Bayk Kita!
November 4, 2008Mus… Bayk kita!
By AnotherSleeptalker
[preblogged: October 29, 2008; 11:01AM]
[published on www.crossroads.i.ph: November 04, 2008; 8:05PM ]
… “Kuya, ako tatao na!”
Makusog mong suriyaw
Pugol ang manibela asin sa pedal minasikad na maogma…
click on this link to visit my official literary blog and read the poem.
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This simple Bicol poem is dedicated to my dear sister, Malou. “Mus… Bayk Kita!” conveys how I love her… how I wouldn’t want to give up on her… how willing I am to be her listening ears and comforting shoulders despite everything that has gone by.
Forgive me with my analogy, but I chose to resemble life [the life that we have had] with a bicycle. The two of us had fun when we were very young, struggling to remain steady on the wobbly bike… She, a bit hesitant to step on the sloppy pedals, was shaking while taking a clench on the handlebars. While I, with obvious prudence, support the saddle and the other handle of the bike…It is heartwarming to reminisce old memories like this one… [Sigh…]
Yet, life is not always an easy road. Sometimes, if not too often, we stumble… Hindrances, no matter how we avoid them, become startling blocks of our trip to remind us how splendid our journey can be amidst difficulties and challenges. After all, every journey ceases not with a disheartening stop-over, I believe.
My world crashed when one of the most disheartening instances in my life went off. My sister gets pregnant in the most untimely moment. She has to focus on her studies (as I always emphasized in our simple conversations and a couple of heart-to-heart talks) and prioritize it over her personal affairs. But then, she frustrated us…
Looking back on the most personal conversations we have had several times, I reflect on questions such as: “How far did I manage to be a good counselor to my sister?, Had I underemphasized how significant it is for her to be on the right track?, Weren’t my words encouraging enough?”
I am disheartened…. But I am not giving up… I will never give up on her …
I am thankful for the moments that she trusted me to coach her riding on the bike… and those times that she listened [though she didn’t pay heed] to whatever brotherly words I uttered then.
The bike which rusts with time might raze and clank the moment she opts to ask me for a leisurely bike but it is just around waiting for another ride. So is a brother’s caring heart that, amidst hurting, still looks forward to embracing her as it says, “It’s just okay. Let’s try another ride!”
Nails in the fence
October 31, 2008“The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk. ” ~Jacqueline Schiff There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.
Finally the day came when the boy didn’t lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.
The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, “You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won’t matter how many times you say I’m sorry, the wound is still there.”
The little boy then understood how powerful his words were. He looked up at his father and said “I hope you can forgive me father for the holes I put in you.”
“Of course I can,” said the father.
For our anger and short temper Christ took a long walk to control it; all the way to Calvary. He let angry men put him on a cross with three, rusty nails. And as the nails were pulled out anger had been conquered. His scars like the fence are there cause of our anger to remind us of the cost. Love is stronger than hate.
An adaptation from: http://multiply.com/gi/ecowellness:journal:589
A Great Story About Life
(an adaptation from an e-mail sent by my friend Caren)
I was at the corner grocery store buying some early potatoes. I noticed a small boy, delicate of bone and feature, ragged but clean, hungrily apprizing a basket of freshly picked green peas. I paid for my potatoes, but was also drawn to the display of fresh green peas.
I am a pushover for creamed peas and new potatoes. Pondering the peas, I couldn’t help overhearing the conversation between Mr. Miller (the store owner) and the ragged boy next to me.
‘Hello Barry, how are you today?’
‘H’lo, Mr. Miller. Fine, thank ya. Jus’ admirin’ them peas. They sure look good.’
‘They are good, Barry. How’s your Ma?’
‘Fine. Gittin’ stronger alla’ time.’
‘Good. Anything I can help you with?’
‘No, Sir. Jus’ admirin’ them peas.’
‘Would you like take some home?’ asked Mr. Miller.
‘No, Sir . Got nuthin’ to pay for ‘em with.’
‘Well, what have you to trade me for some of those peas?’
‘All I got’s my prize marble here.’
‘Is that right? Let me see it’ said Miller.
‘Here ’tis. She’s a dandy.’
‘I can see that. Hmmmmm, only thing is this one is blue and I sort of go for red. Do you have a red one like this at home?’ the store owner asked.
‘Not zackley but almost.’
‘Tell you what. Take this sack of peas home with you and next trip this way let me look at that red marble’, Mr. Miller told the boy.
‘Sure will. Thanks Mr. Miller.’
Mrs. Miller, who had been standing nearby, came over to help me.
With a smile said, ‘There are two other boys like him in our community, all three are in very poor circumstances. Jim just loves to bargain with them for peas, apples, tomatoes, or whatever.
When they come back with their red marbles, and they always do, he decides he doesn’t like red after all and he sends them home with a bag of produce for a green marble or an orange one, when they come on their next trip to the store.’
I left the store smiling to myself, impressed with this man.
A short time later I moved to Colorado , but I never forgot the story of this man, the boys, and their bartering for marbles.
Several years went by, each more rapid than the previous one.
Just recently I had occasion to visit some old friends in that Idaho community and while I was there learned that Mr. Miller had died.
They were having his visitation that evening and knowing my friends wanted to go, I agreed to accompany them.
Upon arrival at the mortuary we fell into line to meet the relatives of the deceased and to offer whatever words of comfort we could.
Ahead of us in line were three young men.
One was in an army uniform and the other two wore nice haircuts, dark suits and white shirts…all very professional looking.
They approached Mrs. Miller, standing composed and smiling by her husband’s casket.
Each of the young men hugged her, kissed her on the cheek, spoke briefly with her and moved on to the casket.
Her misty light blue eyes followed them as, one by one, each young man stopped briefly and placed his own warm hand over the cold pale hand in the casket.
Each left the mortuary awkwardly, wiping his eyes
Our turn came to meet Mrs. Miller. I told her who I was and reminded her of the story from those many years ago and what she had told me about her husband’s bartering for marbles.
With her eyes glistening, she took my hand and led me to the casket.
‘Those three young men who just left were the boys I told you about. They just told me how they appreciated the things Jim ‘traded’ them.
Now, at last, when Jim could not change his mind about color or size ….they came to pay their debt.’
‘We’ve never had a great deal of the wealth of this world,’ she confided, ‘but right now, Jim would consider himself the richest man in Idaho ‘
With loving gentleness she lifted the lifeless fingers of her deceased husband. Resting underneath were three exquisitely shined red marbles ….
The Moral: We will not be remembered by our words, but by our deeds.
Why Does Man Always Blame God?
It has been six months since I was terminated from my first job. Unlike most college graduates, I was immediately employed by a company in which I started as an On-the-Job trainee. When I graduated, they absorbed me. I was so thankful then, because in spite of the stiff competition, aside from the fact that I am not a degree holder, finding a good job is very difficult.
My family went through a financial crisis and the back-pay I received from my company is finished. I was the eldest son so I really felt the weight of hardship. But I held on to my faith that God will give me a job. But I can’t help feeling scared, discouraged and dismayed. I grew up in a Christian family and in my knowledge, it is a sin to get angry with God.
My mother and I used to dispute over finances. One day we had a row because she told me I am not exerting enough effort to look for a job. She said I am only sitting all day surfing the internet and spending a lot. When I explained to her that I am looking for a job through the internet, she didn’t believe me. I did not argue anymore because there were no Jobstreet and JobsDB in her time. I was so down then and she will nag at me about my being jobless and useless. I was never disrespectful to my mother even if I am hurt by her words.
And at times I feel so weak and I need a mother to comfort me, it was the opposite. I am looking for a job, I am exerting much effort, but why does it seem something is deterring? All the companies I applied to were not calling me. And if somebody calls, I fail the exams. I felt like my chest is exploding and I ran upstairs. I banged the door and cried my heart out in my bed. I was blaming God. I knew it is wrong to get angry with God but I can’t help it.
Tears flowed on my pillow and I poured all my emotions against God. I don’t care anymore if He gets angry with me.
“I’m so disappointed with You, Lord! Why are You doing this to me? I cannot pretend anymore with You, it’s the same thing. You see what’s really inside my heart.”
I continued to pour my anger towards Him as if it is a friend who hurt me I am talking to. I admitted my fears, doubts, weakness, and even my secret dismay and anger towards Him.
“I held on to my faith but why were You not answering me?”
After some time, I felt eased. The rage I felt changed to resentment only. Then I saw myself talking, like sharing my hurt to a friend, a friend who truly understands my reactions because of my bitterness against him. A few minutes later, hope came back and my faith to His promise that He will not forsake me. And for the first time after I became a Christian, I prayed wholeheartedly and earnestly…
“Lord, I am hurting. You know how much I suffered when I lost my job. I want to be honest with You, since You know what’s inside my heart. I am scared about my future, that I may not be able to work again. It’s so hard to find a job, most of the company take university graduates and degree holders. I am only a technician. If it is possible, remove me from this situation. I can’t take it anymore. But I still put my trust in You. I want to believe, help me with my unbelief.”
I cried again. “If my will is to be done, I want to put an end to this. But if I really have to go through this my Lord, if going through this pain would make me a better person, then I surrender to Your will…even if You see me hurting, even if You see me crying, if this would bring glory to Your Name…don’t stop Lord…DON’T STOP UNTIL YOU ARE FINISHED!!’
After saying this, I felt cool air surround my whole body. It felt like hugging me. I felt a little strange, but I felt more strange when I heard a still small voice, talking to my heart.
“Finally, My child, you have learned your lesson.”
In one snap, my mind was enlightened and I understood that God wanted me to go through all of these so I can know His power. For seven months, He stopped the rain of blessings so I can be honest with him, even to unpleasant emotions that I feel. I realized that God wanted us to be honest and authentic with Him rather than praising Him outside our heart. In those seven months, He taught me how to be like King David, being openly honest to Him. Before, I used to know about Him…but now I know Him…deeply, personally.
Then the Voice continued, “Now, tell Me what kind of job you want.”
Because I learned to be honest, I became specific.
“Lord, I want a job with above minimum salary. I want a workplace near my home. I want to develop more my skills in IT or computer, a company where I can study in the evenings so I will learn the latest on IT. If it is possible, I want Christian officemates. And Lord, is it okay to make a request?…can I have a job where I can wear long-sleeved shirt and a necktie?”
I don’t know but maybe He smiled at what I said.
Tok, tok…I was surprised when somebody knocked at the faculty room. I was awakened from my flashback. “Sir RJ, your students for the Programming class have arrived. Room 3.”
I replied that I’ll follow. Our morning devotion, which is part of the daily routine in Informatics, Ortigas Branch has just finished. My workplace is only two rides away from home. I’ve been here for a year now. I don’t study in the evenings anymore because our company provides training on latest IT courses for IT instructors like me, so we can teach the students. After some time, I heard the song Through It All playing on the background from the manager’s office. It is boss’ favorite. I fixed the fold of my sleeves and tightened my necktie before I left the faculty room….
Note: This is an adaptation from an internet source.
Living and Loving
October 19, 2008One weekend, as I have my comforting gardening rituals, hoping to cut loose from the exhausting and challenging past weekdays experience, my eyes take a stirring glance on the bonsai my friend gave me… Two new caterpillars are beginning to nibble on the green little leaves my plant has. Poor plant, I subconsciously say to myself…
Two empty cocoons were still clinging on my plant’s tiny bough. It was not long when another hungry creatures gnawed on the same plant until they found themselves satiated… ready to have their ‘rest’ in their silk-like homes. Now those once-ugly creeping worms are fluttering freely with the gentle winds, I believe.
Young yellow green leaves begin to grow now. I’m happy to see that my plant has its rebirth and is spreading its tiny yet sturdy arms this time… Not until I catch sight of these two new needy creatures, lazily inching from one twig to another.
I worried that my plant would eventually die should it keep these transient dwellers.
But what an expression of altruistic love! I inspiringly told myself.
Several times, I find myself frustrated of what had transpired in me (and the people around me, especially those I value most)… Exhausted and most often displeased of what turned out despite crucial attempts to fix things suitably, I ask myself, “When would I stop complaining about things?” “Until when must I love?”
This poor plant of mine does not even know that a pair of creeping creatures depends on it… Above all, it does not even know what LOVE is…
Yet, it teaches me lesson I should sincerely heed: Never get tired of being a fountain source of solace for others no matter where it may lead you or it may cost you…
I am pained and bruised for the nth time… I feel, at times, that I am just used up… that the world is taking advantage of me… that I am needed more than I am loved… I fear that setbacks shall wither my spirit and bleakness overshadows me.
My plant has almost lost all of its leaves or could have withered too soon before the flimsy wings of these new would-be butterflies spring out of the cocoon… Yet it never stops surviving… Its fresh leaves are munched every now and then but then they keep on growing…
My precious plant keeps on surviving… for its own and for others…
