Tag Archives: Growing Older

Tuesday Thoughts

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Spirit Moments

There were times in my life when I could make people move and make things happen. Those were heady days when I was given a place of honor at banquets, a seat of honor at conferences, greeted in public as ‘Mr. … Continue reading →

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On Being Deaf and Mute

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I often feel like a deaf and mute. I hear the words spoken to me but I do not understand; I speak out words but I am not understood. Part of this frustrating experience is age. The synapses in my … Continue reading →

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They Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Spirit Moments

December of 2013 was my best December as far back as I can remember. December of 2014 was the most miserable. December 2013, Anabelle and I were busy preparing for Macky’s and Lani’s wedding and catching up with friends we … Continue reading →

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Burdens of Growing Old

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Of late, I have been feeling weary and empty. When things stress me out, and even the smallest things seem to stress me out these days, I withdraw into my shell and try to shut out the world. Doing so, I … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation and My Life

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I am no holy person to deserve a visit by an angel like Mary did. I am likewise far from being full of grace. But often, like Mary, I ask the question, “How can this be?” I sit here in … Continue reading →

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Harsh Words that Hurt

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

For all His tenderness, comforting words and inspiring stories, Jesus also had some scathing words and choice epithets for the authorities, specially the High Priests, the Scribes and the Pharisees. Like “You whitened sepulchers!” “Hypocrites!” “Fools!” “You brood of vipers!” … Continue reading →

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Platitudes and Banality

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I hate it when something bad happens to people, others would try to help out by offering words of comfort that are platitudes that smack of banality and even insincerity. And I find myself guilty of such quite often. A loved … Continue reading →

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Miscues and Missed Cues

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life has not always given me instructions in the words I understand or expect. In other words, there have been a lot of miscues and missed meanings in my life. There were instances others have invited me into an intimate … Continue reading →

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Passages

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Manila and the Philippines have just gone through another devastating calamity. Typhoon Mario has inflicted yet another traumatic calamity on our people. But this will pass away and people will soon be back to their normal lives. Nature may seem destructive … Continue reading →

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Imagine a World Without Children

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Imagine a world without children. It would be a sad and lonely place. In fact, it would be a dying world. The greatest joys of my being a grandparent has been the privilege and opportunity in being part of the … Continue reading →

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