Category Archives: Identity
Ex Machina
Our Mondate movie was Ex Machina, a chilling movie on an experiment and exploration into humanoid robots and artificial intelligence. Its basic proposition was that such robots can do and will do only what has been programmed and encoded in them. … Continue reading
Parables and Stories
People love stories. We remember things, events and ideas better when we are told stories about them rather than just being simply told about an idea, a thing or an event. Jesus couched most of what He taught us in … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Identity, Life, Presence
Tagged Beginnings, Compassion, Serendipity
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The Greatest Sign
I shall not tempt the Lord and ask for a sign from heaven. Instead, I shall offer Him a sacrifice and a song of praise. Life is a great gift. I cannot even start to fathom why I was given this … Continue reading
Advent and the Filipino
There is something in the Filipino that hates waiting. I have always been puzzled by this. We enjoy our mangoes green. We eat and even drink them way before they ripen into golden yellow. We also enjoy our papayas green. … Continue reading
Posted in Identity, Nature, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Change, Christmas
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Integrity
Words are all I have to describe the beauty and goodness around me. Whether I am happy or sad, I have words to comfort and console me. I reach out to others and words truly come in handy. I let … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Identity, Photography
Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Poetry
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The Filipino Soul
Even as I write this, thousands are again huddled in evacuation centers in the Philippines – cold, wet, and hungry. Many have been driven out of their homes by typhoon Mario which has inundated the low-lying areas in the main … Continue reading
Spirit And Life
I am more than just my physical body. There is a part of me that is not material. My body, because it is made up of matter, ties me down to the material world. I am earth-bound and I cannot … Continue reading
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“What Is Essential Is Invisible To The Eyes”
Many people care a lot about how they look. Billions are spent on products, processes and procedures to alter, improve and enhance the looks and the physique of people. Today, any homely face can be transformed into a comely appearance. … Continue reading
Forgiveness
In the past days, people have been saddened by the death of Robin Williams. Both mainstream and social media are replete with stories about him: how he has brought laughter, joy and inspiration to millions through his movies and TV … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Evil, Friendship, Identity, Life
Tagged Choice, Compassion, Forgiveness, Gratitude, joy, Uniqueness
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Being, Having, Doing
It was our date night yesterday and we watched the movie “Lucy”. The storyline is built around the fact that we use only about 10% of our brain’s capacity. What would happen if we were able to increase that to … Continue reading