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Tag Archives: Choice
Life Is About Choices
Most of my life, I had dreams of doing great things, doing my share in changing the world, turning around organizations and institutions, inspiring individuals to becomes better. I realize now how pretentious and prideful those dreams are. The world … Continue reading
Putting Out Into the Deep
The happiest and most fulfilling times in my life have been those times when I had put out into the deep and dared. My disappointments and regrets have been those times when I did not dare, kept very close to … Continue reading
Wearing Masks in Daily Life
We often wear masks and what people see is not really what they get. The news and history is replete with stories of people being the exact opposite of whom they try to project they are. There are preachers who … Continue reading
Love Not Possible Without Faith
Love literally makes my living worthwhile. But, I can love only because I believe. I stand in awe at the majesty and grandeur of nature and I am overcome by the presence of a Creator I cannot fully know nor … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Faith, Family, Friendship, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Presence
Tagged Change, Choice, Discipline
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Missing Out On the Obvious
I can often be so dense and insensitive that I miss out on cues and meanings that are staring me right in the face. Bebet, a very dear friend whose birthday it is today, must have been telling a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Spirituality
Tagged Choice, Doing good, Jane, Jonathan, Learning
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We Are One For We have One Father and One Source
Today I came across this quote from Rumi: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” It immediately struck a sympathetic chord in my heart. Deep inside everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Life
Tagged Choice, Discipline, Doing good, Learning
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Teacher. Mentor. Healthworker.
Jonathan and Jane go to Saint Clare School where Fr. George Aranha is pastor. I love going with them to their school community mass because I love hearing the homilies of Fr. George. I always pick up morsels of wisdom … Continue reading
Pope Francis Rocks As He Keeps Rocking the Church
Pope Francis was reported in the media today, asking priests and religious to practice a simpler and humbler lifestyle when it comes to their choice of cars and other modern gadgets. In part the report said: As part of his … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Life, Love, Photography
Tagged Choice, Discipline, Doing good, Fidelity
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Self-Evident Truths
There are some truths that are self evident, as the Declaration of Independence declares – that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; among these rights are life, liberty and the … Continue reading
We Are What We Celebrate
The dawning of the 4th of July over the Silicon Valley. Today, the greatest nation on earth celebrates its birthday as a nation. This is one birth that was conceived by choice. The Founding Fathers of this nation consciously and … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Life, Photography, The USA
Tagged Choice, Discipline
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