Category Archives: Nature

The First Day of Spring

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The clouds of my depression are lifting up and I am beginning to see the light again. So timely and appropriate that today is the first day of spring. I see this as a recurring pattern in my life: in … Continue reading →

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We live today in a disposable and throw-away society. When something is broken or does not work anymore, we just throw it away and get a new one. When something is old, obsolete or not fashionable anymore, we just get … Continue reading →

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off on God Does Not Make Junk

“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” (Third Law of Motion) “What goes around, comes around.” (Law of Karma) “The measure you give will be the measure you get back.” (Jesus Christ) Physics, Eastern Mysticism and Christian … Continue reading →

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Spirit Moments | 6 Comments

Seek And You Shall Find

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In prayer, I knock on God’s door to help me in seeking for what is his will for me to do and then I ask him to the grace, strength and courage to do it. This is not the way … Continue reading →

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Changes and Signposts

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Christ’s call to repentance is a call to change. And all life is about change. I can simply allow changes to happen in my life. Or, I can choose the changes I want to see happen in my life. I … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Today is the Feast of Saint Valentine and Valentine’s Day is a big thing back in the Philippines, second perhaps only to Christmas for people to give gifts and to eat out to celebrate. Indeed, Filipinos are a very loving … Continue reading →

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God Would Have Made a Very Bad HRM Manager

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I used to do Human Resources Management, where I researched, recruited and retained excellent people for the companies I worked for. I looked for people who had top caliber talents, demonstrable skills and credentialed experience. Mediocre, unskilled and inexperienced people … Continue reading →

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The Hymn of the Universe

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I love the image of a beating heart as the symbol of life and love. The constant and rhythmic alternate contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles send life-giving blood coursing throughout the body. When someone says “My heart beats … Continue reading →

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We are still in the midst of winter: cold weather, sometimes rain, snow in the mountains, leafless and seemingly lifeless trees. It is a cold drab landscape compared to the flowers of spring and the warmth of summer or even … Continue reading →

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off on A Winter’s Day

On Being and Becoming

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

People today hate to wait. They want everything instantly. Pronto! There are so many instant products that cater to this desire: instant coffee, instant meals, instant service, etc. Leisure and pleasure seeking are such strong and popular activities; people want … Continue reading →

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