There is a kind of service that draws applause, recognition, and praise. And then, there is a deeper kind of service—quiet, unseen, and often misunderstood. It’s the kind of service that doesn’t seek attention or reward. It simply flows from a heart surrendered to God. This is serving without self. In today’s world, the word…
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Am I loved Or Just Useful?
There’s a kind of ache that doesn’t show on the outside. It creeps in quietly, usually when you’re going about your day doing what needs to be done—folding laundry, preparing meals, answering texts, holding things together. It’s a slow ache that whispers a question you didn’t expect to ask, one that makes your heart pause:…
Elephant In The Room
We often think it’s the big issues that weigh the heaviest in our lives—those thunderclaps of betrayal, failure, loss, or disappointment. But what if it’s not the loud, crashing moments that define us—but the soft, subtle ones? The ones we barely speak of? The little things? The truth is, little things are often the elephant…
She.Writes.
When I first discovered my love of writing, I was unstoppable. In spite of my full schedule, full time work and taking care of the home. I found myself writing in the wee hours of the morning, during breaks at work, or in between doing chores. Writing helps me process my feelings. This is how…
Who Am I?
This is who I am. I can be open and yet guarded.Can be silly but shy.Is playful and yet serious most times.I’m very much into alone times.Quiet moments.Genuine people.Blue skies.Finding the perfect dandelions.Crying over a movie.Road trips.Family.Have I mentioned alone times?
Looking But Not Seeing. Listening But Not Hearing.
There is a stats feature in my blog where I can see how many people visited or read my posts for the day, weeks, months or the year to date.This photo is from last month to today of this year. Number 1 on the stats is USA followed by China, India on 3rd and Philippines…
Picture Perfect!
In photography, it’s not enough that we have a good camera. Knowing how to use it properly is of upmost importance. I am a natural light photographer, so the time of day plays an equally important role. Luck and timing is needed at certain times if not most. But one that is not given much…
Accepting To Less Expecting
Hey, you might be wondering if you’re in the right site and what happened to LifeSeeingLenses. You are in the right place and this is me, Charina. I’ve decided that it’s time for me to get into this writing thing and actually claim it. So, I am retiring LifeSeeingLenses to give way to Charina.Writes. I…
What’s In A Crossroad?
Growing up in a small town in the Philippines, I grew up as a school-home-school kid. I seldom go out or socialize. If ever I do, it will be with a small group of cousins. This same pattern went on until I was in college and I would say up to now. My life revolves…
The Power Of Vulnerability
Oxford Dictionary defines vulnerability as the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. Every time I hear the word vulnerable, I think of it as being helpless or weak. That this bring about heartbreak or disappointments or suffering and pain. And I always blame…
Charina.Writes 