Category Archives: Relationships
The Afterglow
A tiny seed grows into a tree, giving men their food, clothing and shelter. That is one of the many miracles that happen in our everyday lives. One tiny particle explodes in one big bang and the entire universe we … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude
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Celebrating Life on the 65th
I have noticed how I hate others for the very things I hate most in myself. Often, I would see the evil or wrongdoings in others but remain blind to my own. I would sometimes allow the anger and bitterness … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Gratitude, Jane
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Hearts and Treasures
Everyday, billions of dollars are gained or lost in the stock exchanges of the world. A rumor can send the stocks of Apple into a tailspin dive, making its stockholders poorer in billions of paper losses. And yet, nothing significant … Continue reading
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There is Good in the World
Today, I thank and praise God for all the parents who raise their children in the anonymity of millions of homes, expecting neither praise nor rewards but only striving that their off-springs have a better life than their own. Today, … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Doing good, Wisdom
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Words
I love words. I love stringing them together to express an idea or to describe an emotion. I love words put together as an inspiring poem or as a compelling story. I love them even more when words are put … Continue reading
Happiness and Joy
Happiness is liking and enjoying what I have. I am happy that I have a congenial and comfortable place to stay, a place I call home. I am happy I have a car with which Anabelle and I can go … Continue reading
Yesterday in one of my readings, I came upon this story from the book Francis, Pope of a New World by Andrea Tornielli: “On Wednesday, February 27 (2013), at eight in the morning, by the baggage carousels at International Arrivals … Continue reading
Visits
One of the things I truly loved and appreciated in Ima is her practice of always going out of her way to visit friends and family. I remember during Christmas day, we would always make the rounds of families and … Continue reading
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We Are An Easter People
Several years ago, Europe as a whole celebrated its millennium jubilee, tracing its history and acknowledging its roots and origins. It noted its rootedness in the Graeco-Roman culture and civilization. Pope Benedict, then still Cardinal Ratzinger, lobbied that Europe also … Continue reading
Languages of Love
I can be very dense sometimes. I often miss what others are telling me specially when I fail to see or read between the lines. I am disappointed when I don’t feel loved just because the other does not love … Continue reading