Category Archives: Relationships

The Afterglow

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Relationships | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Afterglow

Celebrating Life on the 65th

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Nature, Presence, Relationships | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Celebrating Life on the 65th

Hearts and Treasures

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Friendship, Life, Relationships | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Hearts and Treasures

There is Good in the World

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Faith, Family, Life, Relationships | Tagged , , | Comments Off on There is Good in the World

Words

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Life, Relationships | Tagged , | Comments Off on Words

Happiness and Joy

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Life, Presence, Relationships | Tagged | Comments Off on Happiness and Joy

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 →

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments | 2 Comments

Visits

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Encounter, Family, Friendship, Presence, Relationships | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Visits

We Are An Easter People

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Faith, Love, Relationships | Tagged , , | Comments Off on We Are An Easter People

Languages of Love

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Spirit Moments

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 →

Posted in Love, Presence, Relationships | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Languages of Love