Joy

Happy Monday! How wonderful is it to need God?  From a point of scarcity, a point of weakness, from a point of helplessness.... there is nothing more consoling than knowing that God is omnipotent and all powerful.  How about when everything is going well? When you have all that you think you’d need? When you are surrounded by faces and people who makes you feel good about yourself?  “I need you, Lord” should be a constant prayer no matter what season in our life we are in.  It reminds us that we are God’s children. That there is therefore no one else to please or rely on but Him.  It reminds us to consult with Him when making decisions: to place our considerations before Him, to rely on His grace to bring our plans to completion.  It reminds us that we are not indestructible or invincible no matter how strong and powerful the world makes us believe we are. We are only as strong as the faith we put on God to take care of our future and all circumstance

Happy Monday! Temporary. Unsure. Still unable to take the step forward. I have to admit, these are not good places to be in. Even as I write this, I am thinking, should I even consider this? Yet, it happens and I do want us to talk about it. Reminder #1: Some things (and people) take time. I noticed I have shorter tolerance for waiting, for people and for things to happen compared to when I was younger. It must be because the world promises me instant gratification at every turn. Apps, wifi, bank transfers, mobile phone, movies on demand.... everything evolved to promise instantaneous access to whatever I need. It does not even matter if I believe them (hint: 3rd world wifi speed). It just is my state of mind. However, though these things may have helped me be more efficient, I should also be aware of how they affect my disposition to waiting. My internal psyche even. Awareness, is my first step. Just being aware of the annoyance is already a “value check”. Reminder

Happy Monday!   Last night on my way to mass, I was in deep thought on how I miss singing in church. I have always been fond of singing but not until I was encouraged by friends from Divine Mercy Church in Singapore Darius   and   SamVangie   did I get a chance to sing in front of a congregation.   I remember practicing endlessly, and everytime, getting deeper and deeper into the spirit of the psalms   I am given. By the time I reach the pulpit, I have so much to say and prayer to share, I was always afraid my voice will crack and I’d be in tears.   Those were happy times indeed.   The best compliment I’ve heard someone give me was when a parishioner approached me and said, “That was touching, it was so clear, like glass”.   ☺️   I hope she meant, she got the message. It did not take me long to realize I still often hold a mic nowadays, though for a different purpose. I am very aware I have a different energy when I have a message I want to send across.   All I need is a mic. A chanc

Happy Monday!   When I was in high school, i was fascinated by a book entitled “How to Read A Person Like a Book”. It might have even contributed to my course in college. Nowadays, I simplify things. No need for a degree   🙂 .   We are not what we say. We are what we do.   We are not the places we go to. We are who we spend time with. We are not who we know. We are who we touch.   We are not what we possess. We are what we use our resources for. We are not what we post. We are who we are when we are alone.   Do not be confused.