Tag Archives: Choice
Abundance and Attachments
When I live my life out of an abundance mindset, it is easy to be kind and generous. When I act out of a scarcity mindset, I will always feel that I do not have enough to give even when … Continue reading
Making the Family Strong
I was born and raised in a culture that is very family-centered and family-oriented. Our lives are punctuated by many family gatherings. Our family always comes in as number one. Parents would go to great lengths to provide not only … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Fidelity
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Limitations and Possibilities
I am bound by many limitations; but I am also a bundle of almost limitless possibilities. Because of my body, I am tied down to my here and now. But with my mind and imagination, I can be anywhere and … Continue reading
My Mission
The Gospel Christ came to proclaim is pretty simple and very straightforward: life is stronger than death; light is stronger than the darkness; love is stronger than hate and anger. Life is not easy. It is full of challenges, constantly … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Choice, Doing good, Humility, Service
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Affirmations
Recent events and experiences have shown me how people are so hungry and long so deeply for affirmation. I have long been a glutton for affirmation myself that I have failed to see this need manifested in others. I have … Continue reading
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Success and Fruitfulness
Success is the mantra and the ambition of many in this world. Success is often associated with being able to make things happen. It is defined by power, fortune and fame. A successful person is he who can move others … Continue reading
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Obedience
The first and most important virtue that my parents and other elders in my youth tried to teach me was obedience. In the seminary where I spent most of my formative years, obedience was the supreme virtue, even ahead of … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, Learning, Wisdom
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It used to be that kings ruled the earth. Their word was the law. Anyone who disobeyed the king was punished, not too rarely by death. One who earned the king’s favor was given great honors, lands and titles. Today, … Continue reading
Life Is An Echo
Life is an echo. Another one of the paradoxes in life. How I see life is how life treats me. If I see life as a gift and as a blessing, gifts and blessings will abound in my life. If … Continue reading
The Filipino Spirit and Adversity
Vitavi denique culpam, non laudem merui. ~ HoraceI do not deserve any praise just because I have avoided fault or avoided making a mistake. In the same way, doing an act of courage and bravery does not make me a … Continue reading