Author Archives: Spirit Moments

The Two Sons – The Prodigal and The Dutiful

Great music always has a familiar sound to it. The melody sounds like something we have heard before even if we are hearing it for the first time. Great truths also have a familiar ring to them; because we already … Continue reading

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The Pain of Believing

I am sad and my soul grows weary when I read about the fighting in Zamboanga: the senselessness of it all, children being used as human shields, thousands being thrown out of their homes, our leaders scrambling, confused and confounded … Continue reading

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Unique and Special

I have always loved being a teacher I have found great joy and fulfillment in teaching Oh but I hate being directive and dogmatic Truth is universal; but everyone has his own truth I don’t relish being told what to … Continue reading

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The Golden Rule and More

‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and … Continue reading

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Life Blessings

Life is the greatest blessing. It is a precious gift, undeserved and generously given. Even when things get rough and tough times come, it is still better to be alive rather than non-existent. Everything therefore that gives life is a … Continue reading

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Proactivity and Prayer

One of the valuable lessons I have learned from Stephen Covey is the practice of proactivity – the ability to put a space between the stimulus and the actions I take. The best way to exercise proactivity, I have learned, … Continue reading

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Life Is About Choices

Most of my life, I had dreams of doing great things, doing my share in changing the world, turning around organizations and institutions, inspiring individuals to becomes better. I realize now how pretentious and prideful those dreams are. The world … Continue reading

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My Life As A Stalagmite

Stalagmites are formed by the constant dripping of countless water droplets rich in minerals from the ceilings to the floors in caverns. They are formed in the silence and the darkness, deep in the bowels of the earth. Droppings, darkness, … Continue reading

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God is in His Heavens

Yesterday was a God-is-in-His-heaven-and-all’s-right-with-the-world kind of day. It indeed reminded me of Pippa’s song by Robert Browning:            THE year’s at the spring,            And day’s at the morn;            Morning’s at seven;            The hill-side’s dew-pearl’d;            The lark’s … Continue reading

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Perfect Combinations

There are certain things in life that do not just go together, like oil and water never mix. But there are also certain things that, as we struggle through life, seem to go naturally together, like blood sweat and tears. … Continue reading

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