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Monday Inspiration

By On April 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment

For many working people, Monday is the dreaded day of the week. Start of the busy life, of the endless work and stressful events.

But then, maybe we just need inspiration to shift from thinking negative to positive and blessed thoughts. Maybe, we just need to indulge in the living “words” [...]

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Nothing is Impossible

By On February 6, 2013 · 2 Comments

Last week was a bliss for me as I underwent lab tests and checkups for a persisting health problem. I temporarily turned into a nervous wreck when my doctor recommended that I undergo a surgery immediately or a light option, to take medication for a few days. The doctor suggested that my husband [...]

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A Post-CHRISTmas Greeting

By On December 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Everyone is now busy preparing for the media noche or the midnight feast before the new year. For some Filipino families, the  new year’s celebration is even more important than CHRISTmas. I say, yeah, make it more festive,  make it big, make it grander; but let the meaning, the spirit of CHRISTmas lingers and resides [...]

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Let the Singing Begin!

By On December 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Pardon me for being too excited and jittery and… walking on the clouds today! I feel like singing this danceable and happy song, too:

“I’m walking on sunshine , wooah
I’m walking on sunshine, woooah
I’m walking on sunshine, woooah
and don’t it feel good!!”

Why am I too elated? This [...]

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Sunday Morning Message

By On September 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

A lifetime journey that is truly challenging, needs focus and commitment,  is a “spiritual journey.”

Challenging, as it takes a lot of courage and determination to turn away from a physical life that is self-gratifying. To live a life that is physically, materially convenient is very tempting and enjoyable and leaving all these behind takes [...]

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Morning Message from the Scripture

By On September 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment

One of the best things about Twitter I like a lot is that even with a weak signal, I can access tweets of those I follow. Among my favorites are the tweets on bible verses which serve as my daily guide for Christian living.

This morning, I was struck with a [...]

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From Manual to Electronic Habits

By On July 30, 2012 · 2 Comments

Technology has indeed changed the lifestyle of many people. I remember a tweet by a famous showbiz and fashion personality, Tim Yap, saying: “Guess I am attached to my gadgets. Me time became me with my gadgets alone time.” What can I say but, same here!

More and more youngsters and even adults [...]

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Striving for Positivity

By On July 12, 2012 · 2 Comments

Life can be very stressful.

It is for me who juggles multiple roles and responsibilities on a daily basis. There are so many like me everywhere, those who face challenges and tiring activities day-to-day, and those who may succumb to hopelessness and weariness (as this seem the easy way out instead of fighting back and [...]

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Pamper Her Heart on Valentine’s Day

By On February 14, 2012 · 3 Comments

Seem to me most people’s hearts glow today with anticipation for romance and love. I won’t deny it, mine included.

Today is February 14, 2012. Another celebration for the much-hyped and commercialized Valentine’s Day. Doesn’t matter though. Women especially like the idea of valentine’s day. Only cynics hate the idea of romance. [...]

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In Valuing Life

By On October 10, 2011 · 3 Comments

After the death of the legendary Apple founder, Steve Jobs, his words when he was still alive are now valued as important quotes on life and success. People write about it on their blogs, make it their online status on Facebook, or share it via twitter and other social networking sites.

Jobs’ quotes [...]

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