Soul Keeping

If you are to look for the definition of soul, I am sure you will see quite a few different interpretations, well, according to what you are referring to.  For this post, I’d like to think that soul is seen as the core of a person’s being, including their thoughts, feelings, and moral nature.  Do…

There But Not Here

Have you been around people that are here but are actually there? I’m pretty sure you do.  “There but not here” generally describes a situation where something or someone is physically present, but not engaged in the current moment or place. It can refer to a person being physically near, but their mind is elsewhere,…

The Art of Forgiving

The Oxford dictionary defines forgiveness as stopping being angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake.  Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both from others and from ourselves. He teaches that just as God forgives us, we must also forgive others, even if they have wronged us repeatedly. Forgiveness is linked to…

The Art of Healing

God is good all the time! All the time, God is good! I’m sure you’ve heard or seen that a dozen times. And I’m pretty sure we all look at this differently at different stages in our lives.  It could be the answered prayers we’ve been waiting for. A dream job, financial blessings, a promotion,…

Knowing My Bible

I received this Bible as a requested birthday gift  from my daughter. And I couldn’t be any happier.  When I was in my late teens-early twenties, I tried to read the Bible. And it was a failure. I remember being told by the elders that you will be sent all kinds of distractions from reading…

One Way Street

We all know what a one-way street is, right? A road or street where traffic is permitted to move in only one direction, typically indicated by signs or markings.  But have you heard of one-way relationships or one-way managing? I am talking about all kinds of relationships and managing here. Unlike a one-way street which…

A Love Like Spring

I’ve always believe that my parents love for each other was one in a million. I never doubt that.  “To me, your mom means the world.” – Yang Gwan Sik If I am fascinated with Japanese words, I am as much fascinated with Korean Dramas. Somehow they have a way of letting the audience immerse…

Drained

I find myself looking for “drained” quotes to somehow find answers to how I am feeling the past several weeks. As I scroll through some famous quotes, I realized that none can define how I am feeling right now. Which proves that our situations vary and our feelings are our own. Perhaps, I have been…

Where’s Your Nunchi?

Nunchi is a Korean concept that refers to the ability to understand and respond to the feelings and thoughts of others. It can be described as a form of situational awareness or emotional intelligence. Isn’t it amazing how certain foreign words sounded more profound when explained in English? How many of us can say that…

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…