Tag Archives: Gratitude
Reasons
There is always ineffable beauty in nature. Beauty so moving, there must be a painter who captured all those colors and shades, Or, a creator who put it all together. This is not at all some chance happening. The truth … Continue reading
Love in the Time of Catastrophes
Heat wave in California. Massive flooding in Texas. Relentless wars in many borders. Terrorist attacks in Europe. Simmering tensions in Asia. We are paving our own road to perdition. But even as the sun sets, there is always hope for … Continue reading
Love and Marriage
“Love and marriage, love and marriage Go together like a horse and carriage This I tell you brother You can’t have one without the other.” ~ The Chairman of the Board Soon, we will be celebrating a big wedding in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Love, Marriage, Photography
Tagged Generosity, Goodness, Grace, Gratitude, joy
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My Heart
An Amazing Beating Heart (from Wikipedia) My heart beats about 80 times a minute. That is 115,200 a day. 42,048,000 time a year! My heart is made up of entirely cardiac muscles and some cartilage. No bones. It is about the … Continue reading
What If
No one is to be feared more than one who speaks with absolute certainty. I am wary of people who speak out of their power, be it political, financial or even intellectual power. Often, people with power think that might … Continue reading
I believe . . . .
In this weary world we live in, full of restless lives, unfulfilled hopes and broken dreams, I need to constantly affirm what I believe in. I believe that light is stronger than darkness, that love is mightier than anger and … Continue reading
Awe, Wonders and Questions
I am always awed by the beauty and grandeur of the universe. Like, I am amazed that there are more stars in the universe than there are grains of sand in all the world’s deserts and beaches. And what is … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Identity, Photography
Tagged Gratitude
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Thankful for Roots
I have always found inspiration and consolation in my Catholic faith. I try everyday to reflect on and live by the words and deeds of Christ. He went about preaching the Kingdom of God, not building a Church. He welcomed … Continue reading
Ruminations And Murmurings
Last week was Father’s Day. And I was thinking about mine, Tatang. As I am approaching the age at which he passed away, I think about him a lot these days. There are many questions I would have loved to … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Family, Friendship, Life, Photography
Tagged Gratitude, Love, Relationships
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My Spiritual Journey and Journal
Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened. … Continue reading
Posted in Spirituality
Tagged Grace, Gratitude, Humility
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