Category Archives: Nature
Stars And Magi
For as long as man has been on earth, he has always been looking up to the stars in awe, with wonder and with inspiration, for meaning and for guidance. Just as the Magi searched the skies for their star, astrophysicists … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Nature, Photography, Presence
Tagged Christmas, Serendipity, Wisdom
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Hopes and Longings
Life is a puzzling blend of joys and sorrows. In times of sorrow, we hope and pray for the joyful time to come. And when the times of joy come, we pray and fervently wish that they last forever. Life … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mystery, Nature, The Good News
Tagged Beauty, Poetry, Serendipity
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The Joys of Hopeful Waiting
One of the quotes I often come across on Facebook is this one by Soren Kierkegaard, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” I find that reflecting on the past invariably shows me life’s lessons in … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Family, Nature, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Serendipity
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The Coming Storm and Advent
California is bracing for a major storm today. People are wary and worried about the destruction it will bring. But they are also joyfully expectant and welcoming of the drenching it will bring to a land that has been parched … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Prayer, Serendipity
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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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Thanksgiving
I thank God for my senses, which I do not do very often. With my eyes, I am able to take great delight in colors and see events unfolding. With my ears, I get enraptured by sounds and rhythms, both … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, Prayer
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Laws of the Universe
There are certain laws and principles that govern our daily lives. We violate them at our own peril. We are aware there will be consequences – dire or desirable – to our actions. Like, what you do not lose, you … Continue reading
Different Ways of Seeing
Our date night movie last night was Big Hero 6. It was entertaining and the production value was excellent. Animation has gone along way from the childhood cartoons I used to watch on TV. The plot was simple and pretty … Continue reading
Cosmic Encounter
Most scientists acknowledge the fact that randomness rules the universe, from the continuous galactic explosions that give birth to new stars to the quirky spin of sub-atomic particles shooting off hither and thither. And yet, in the world of Newtonian … Continue reading
Universe Unfolding
The fog, rainbows and primal particles all seem so ephemeral but they are the stuff reality is made of. They may be fleeting but nothing could be more permanent. As long as there is water, there will always be fog … Continue reading