I am currently in a social media detox, meaning no logging in on facebook. Because of this detox, I find myself doing more of what I should be doing. In a previous conversation with my youngest sister, she mentioned that I got my talent for writing from our father, which I’d be honored to have. …
Category: authenticity
Wisdom Through Pains
Hebrew chapter 12 verses 3-17 tells us that God uses our pains to discipline us, sanctify us, and give us wisdom. But why our pains? Have you ever asked yourself that? Pains, based on my own experience, have a way of changing us or molding us. I do have my shares of pains, most of…
Our Wabisabi
Wabisabi is a Japanese word that refers to the beauty found in imperfection and transience. It celebrates the idea that nothing lasts, nothing is perfect and nothing is finished. Seventeen days ago, I arrived back home after a twenty four day visit with my family in the Philippines. It was a long and quite stressful…
When I Grow Up…
“Everyone thinks you make mistakes when you’re young. But I don’t think we make any fewer when we’re grown up.” Jodi Picoult Ah, the old age wisdom of expecting to have your life planned out at such an early age. Remember when you were asked about what you want to be when you grow up?…
One Time, One Meeting
Ichi-go Ichi-e I have a very strong fascination with Japanese phrases with deeper meaning. Somehow they have a word or a phrase for everything and I love it. In this age and time, it seems to get harder and harder to be in the present, in the now. There is always something else that we…
God’s Given Days
A few days ago, yours truly turned another year older and wiser…I would say. There is something about birthdays that makes me extra grateful than what I already am. It’s in knowing that I have another year to add to my memoirs. Days and weeks and months of waking up to a new day, of…
as We forgive
It’s 1:30 a.m. I can’t count how many times or how long has it been since I would wake up around midnight or a little later and toss and turn trying my best to fall back to sleep. Every time when this happens, I would – most of the times – just lay still and…
Something in the Rain
It’s a rainy (gloomy in a way) Friday. More often than not, rainy days always make me feel gloomy. It’s weather for staying home. And I am at work, so… But today, I find the rain to be a relief. I find it calming and beautiful. And the sound of it is like music to…
Hear Me Out
Are you the type of person who says what you have to say? The type who would just say – blurt out what you want to say? I’m not, most of the time. I am very cautious with my words so it takes time for me to really say something. I usually play it in…
What’s Your Truth?
Even WordPress was excited about my three day posting streak! Who wouldn’t after many months of silence? I’m hoping that this will just be the start of many. Now let’s get real. Does the truth hurt your feelings or ego? I think accepting the truth is the hardest pill to swallow. If you saw something…
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