How To Save A Life

I lost some friends because I was misunderstood.

God knows how much I miss them.

I wish I could turn back time.

Remembering the goodtimes!

Lean on ME!

“NO thanks, I’ll get by” my friend said as I offered help. The tone of his voice reminded me of myself not so many years earlier. In the past, I stubbornly refuse when well-meaning people kindly offered to help.

Sometimes we see help as a sign of weakness and asking for help is very uncomfortable and embarrassing. When friends wanted to help, we find it difficult to allow them to do even small favors for us. We protest and complain because we don't want to be a burden to anyone. We try to be independent and show people that we can do it alone. But no matter how independent we might be, painful loss can push us off balance.

Because of our pride, it is very hard to open our empty lives and accept help from others. When we lose control, it is impossible to cope by ourselves. Let’s learn how to receive and acknowledge that we need others.

We should understand that often through these very human sources that God gives us what we secretly long for in our loss. There are times in our lives that we are going to need help from our friends. Friends to lean on in our time of desolation, friends to listen to and to hold us up when the limbs of our daily existence are wobbly and weak.

We all need help, above all, we need the help of our Lord as we go about our daily tasks, especially when we struggle to attend to our responsibilities and still find time for God.

The psalmist wrote, "Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord."
-Psalm 121:1

Life as we know it, accept help from your friends!

Pains & Heartaches!

Be patient if you can, and from sour grapes will come something sweet. - The poet, Rumi

Shall I Continue To Love Her?

Shall I Continue To Love Her?
By Nars

I felt something inside me, the first time I saw her.
When I met her, I knew that another chapter of my life will be written.
I wanted to be with her and love has grown deep.
Unfortunately, she did not feel the same way.

Shall I continue to love her?

I feel something inside me, every time I see her.
When I talked to her, I knew that another story of my life will have a happy ending.
I wanted to be with her and love has grown deeper.
Unfortunately, her feelings never showed.

Shall I continue to love her?

I felt something inside me, the first time I saw her smile.
When I heard her laughed, I knew that it was a music to my ears.
I wanted to be with her and love has grown deepest.
Unfortunately, she did not love the same way.

Shall I continue to love her?

I feel something inside me, every time I see her smile.
When I heard her cry, I knew that I wanted to be her “crying shoulder”.
I wanted to be with her and love has grown deep…deeper…and deepest.
Unfortunately, her love never showed.

Shall I continue to love her?

You are invited!

I HAVE noticed that in the span of six months, I had attended four weddings. Not to mention the invitations I had received for other special occasions.

Invitations are special. This only meant that our company is desired, that we have been asked to share in festivities celebrating an important event in the life of someone we care about, is not a gesture to be taken lightly.

Have you ever noticed the number of invitations found in God's word? The message of the Bible comes down to this, God the Almighty requests the pleasure of our company. In fact, each of us has a standing invitation to come where God is.

Jesus said, "Come to me." -Matthew 11:28

The psalms invite us time and again to come into God's presence with singing and thanksgiving (Psalm 100).

Jesus says, "Come!"

Jesus does not promise us lives without pain and struggle. But He does promise to be a steadfast and loving companion who will stay with us through our trials.

He is a gentle friend.

Some of us have a similar relationship with God. Yes, we are ready to receive God's blessings, but when God calls us to do the work that is ours, we close our hearts.

Why?

Because we are afraid of being asked to do chores we don't like, we try to live at a distance from God, hoping we will not hear when God calls.

God knows where we are. But rather than issuing commands, God invites us to come closer and share in the work of helping others. He is requesting the pleasure of our company.

Life as we know it, let's respond faithfully to God's invitations!

A Single Man's Prayer

A prose, I find so fascinating. To all single men out there. :)

A Single Man's Prayer

God grant me the patience to pass up the women
I may want but should not have --
the courage to meet those
I may not want but should get to know --
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Home

by Brian McKnight

I really love this song. It talks about a person yearning to come back home...into the arms of the Father. At the same time, this song also reminded me of the promise that Jesus made to the apostles. We can imagine how Jesus' followers felt when he ascended into heaven. Their teacher, guide, leader, and comforter. The One for whom they had given up their old lives -- had left them.

But Jesus assured the disciples that he wouldn't leave them orphans but would ask God to send them the Holy Spirit to be with them always. I believe that the same Spirit lives in my heart, too, and gives me the strength to face any sadness, any loss. I know that I don't have to feel alone or abandoned because the Holy Spirit is always with me -- to comfort me, to guide me, and, most of all, to love me.

Throughout my life I have experienced the ebb and flow of faith; yet as I look back, I can see a steady forward movement toward home. One day, we will reach the end of our journey and find a place of rest in God, the origin of our existence.

Life as we know it, is never alone!

Jesus said, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."
-John 14:18 (NIV)

Thinking back when we first met

I remember what you said

You said you'd never leave me

I let go of your hand

Built my castle in the sand

But now I'm reachin' out again

And I'm not letting go

Till you

Hold me

Mold me

Sometimes I feel so all alone

See, I gotta find me way back home

So why don't you

Shape me

make me

Wash me whiter than the snow

I gotta find my way

Back home

Master upon my knees I pray

I just want to be the clay

Put your arms around me

Place my life in your hands

Lord, I know I'm just a man

I know you understand

This time I'm not letting go

Till you

Anoint me

Appoint me

Somestimes I feel so alone

See, I gotta find my way back home

So why don't you

Chastise me

Baptize me

Wash me whiter than the snow

I gotta find my way

'Cause I'm lost and alone

I've been wandering

Long enough to know

Humbly I search for you

And I'm not gonna rest

Till you

Choose me

Use me

Sometimes I feel so alone

I'm on my way back home

So why don't you

Direct me

Bless me

Wash me whiter then the snow

I'm on my way

Back home

"I am just passing through"

ANOTHER day is about to end and here I am alone in my room. Reviewing previous text messages I received on my phone. One message that caught my attention was saying, "Pre, salamat. I am moving on now. Thanks for your advise." I suddenly thought of the past events that happened to me.

They say life is a series of unfortunate events. Either it is your destiny or it happened because of what you did. We all experience brokeness. We can listen to some advise and follow but in the end, the final decision is still ours. I realized that these are all just passing through. Events in our life will not stay. [Well, at least for me. :)]

It expressed my understanding that I wouldn't find myself in a challenging circumstance for long. I know that I would eventually get through it and go on to whatever God had in store for me next.

As scripture said, "If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." - Colossians 3:1-2

I have come to know Christ more personally, those words have taken on a new and deeper meaning. I realize suddenly that I'm not going to live on earth forever. I am "just passing through" this life on my way to a greater glory in the next. I have work to do while I'm here, a purpose to pursue in passing; but my sights are set on a world beyond the one where I live now.

Life as we know it, move on! :)

"Mistake"

Life is full of mistakes. Mistake in making a decision, mistake in doing things that you thought was right, mistake in hurting someone, mistake in choosing friends, and mistake in saying things that you will regret in the end.

I have made many mistakes in my life, and they are obvious to others, especially my friends. I agree with scripture that it is easier for us to see the specks in others' eyes than to see the log in our own eye.

My own devotional time gives me the opportunity to look at myself honestly. In these moments of silent reflection, I look back not only at my experiences but also at my responses. I reevaluate my choices and judgments. The presence of the Lord in my life not only helps me discover my errors but also brings me peace. I work out ways to make amends; hurt feelings are healed, and I experience greater growth in life.

However, there are some people not willing and open to make amends. They rather choose to stay away from you and simply ignore your effort when you make peace with them.

But God is not like that. When we come to Him with a personal mistake or sin. God does not throw us away because of a mistake. Instead, God works around our mistake and weaves it into the beautiful, colored tapestry of life.

We don't have to give up when we feel that we have failed God. When we come to God, admit our failing, and resolve to do better, God is ready to forgive.

"The Missing Piece"

One day while I was cleaning my room, I discovered one small piece of a cut-out picture of someone. I analyzed it for a few minutes, trying to imagine where did I get it and what the complete picture would look like. Then I realized it was impossible for me to understand the big picture by looking at only one piece.

(I wonder how is she right now!)

Sometimes events happen in our lives, and we can't understand why. We keep on asking why He let things happens. What’s the reason? We look at the situation like a piece to a puzzle and say, "This doesn't make sense, God. Why is this happening to me?"

Just like in Habakkuk 1:5, I had a hard time seeing the completed picture too, but God answered me by saying, "I am doing something in your days you would not believe if you were told." We show what we believe by trusting God when hard times come our way.

I am glad I did!

The LORD Almighty is always doing something in our lives. God sees the completed picture and knows how all the pieces fit together to bring us closer to Him.

Life as we know it!

"Via Con Dios, Ping!"

Paalam, bro. God bless all your plans and 'til we see you again! :)

"All my bags are pack ready to go..."

" Ping with Dad and Jeng"

"Departure Area"

"Jeng with her future in-laws, while waiting for the plane to take off"

Indeed, God Provides!

IT’s my 12th day of being unemployed. I remember it was cold, crisp, morning in my work place. I was sleepy and about to go home from my work. I had told a few friends that I was planning to resign on the second week of June. After a couple of weeks of discernment and seeking God’s guidance, I had finally made my decision to resign from work and start a new life. My heart was heavy with anxious thoughts not because of how I was going to manage with limited income after resigning, but because of the decision I made. What if this is a wrong move? What if this will not going to help me? Some questions, huh!

At home, with a cup of coffee in my hand, I looked out of our window. The early morning sunlight glittered as it bounced off the broken stained glass in our backyard.

I was momentarily lost in the peaceful beauty of the scene, when I noticed a lone bird sitting near the fence. Facing the sun, the bird flew down, lowered its beak and picked up something scattered on the ground. It began to nibble peacefully on what had been provided for its need.

Suddenly, it struck me that my needs will be provided for if I trust God and leave my worries with Him. Just then, my heart was filled with hope and gratitude as I go back to my room.

Life as we know it!

TAGUBILIN AT HABILIN

DIG THIS: A very striking poem I found on Bianca Gonzales' blog (Thanks!). You might find it funny but somehow very true.

TAGUBILIN AT HABILIN
Ni Jose F. Lacaba

Mabuhay ka, kaibigan!
Mabuhay ka!
Iyan ang una't huli kong
Tagubilin at habilin:Mabuhay ka!

Sa edad kong ito, marami akong maibibigay na payo.
Mayaman ako sa payo.

Maghugas ka ng kamay bago kumain.
Maghugas ka ng kamay pagkatapos kumain.
Pero huwag kang maghuhugas ng kamay para lang makaiwas sa sisi.
Huwag kang maghuhugas ng kamay kung may inaapi
Na kaya mong tulungan.

Paupuin sa bus ang matatanda at ang mga may kalong na sanggol.
Magpasalamat sa nagmamagandang-loob.
Matuto sa karanasan ng matatanda
Pero huwag magpatali sa kaisipang makaluma.

Huwag piliting matulog kung ayaw kang dalawin ng antok.
Huwag pag-aksayahan ng panahon ang walang utang na loob.
Huwag makipagtalo sa bobo at baka ka mapagkamalang bobo.
Huwag bubulong-bulong sa mga panahong kailangang sumigaw.

Huwag kang manalig sa bulung-bulungan.
Huwag kang papatay-patay sa ilalim ng pabitin.
Huwag kang tutulog-tulog sa pansitan.

Umawit ka kung nag-iisa sa banyo.
Umawit ka sa piling ng barkada.
Umawit ka kung nalulungkot.
Umawit ka kung masaya.

Ingat lang.

Huwag kang aawit ng “My Way” sa videoke bar at baka ka mabaril.
Huwag kang magsindi ng sigarilyo sa gasolinahan.
Dahan-dahan sa matatarik na landas.
Dahan-dahan sa malulubak na daan.

Higit sa lahat, inuulit ko:

Mabuhay ka, kaibigan!
Mabuhay ka!
Iyan ang una't huli kong
Tagubilin at habilin:
Mabuhay ka!

Maraming bagay sa mundo na nakakadismaya.
Mabuhay ka.
Maraming problema ang mundo na wala na yatang lunas.
Mabuhay ka.

Sa hirap ng panahon, sa harap ng kabiguan,
Kung minsan ay gusto mo nang mamatay.
Gusto mong maglaslas ng pulso kung sawi sa pag-ibig.
Gusto mong uminom ng lason kung wala nang makain.
Gusto mong magbigti kung napakabigat ng mga pasanin.
Gusto mong pasabugin ang bungo mo kung maraming gumugulo sa utak.

Huwag kang patatalo. Huwag kang susuko.

Narinig mo ang sinasabi ng awitin:“Gising at magbangon sa pagkagupiling,
Sa pagkakatulog na lubhang mahimbing.”
Gumising ka kung hinaharana ka ng pag-ibig.
Bumangon ka kung nananawagan ang kapuspalad.

Ang sabi ng iba: “Ang matapang ay walang-takot lumaban.”
Ang sabi ko naman:
Ang tunay na matapang ay lumalaban

Kahit natatakot.
Lumaban ka kung inginungodngod ang nguso mo sa putik.
Bumalikwas ka kung tinatapak-tapakan ka.
Buong-tapang mong ipaglaban ang iyong mga prinsipyo
Kahit hindi ka sigurado na agad-agad kang mananalo.

Mabuhay ka, kaibigan!
Mabuhay ka!
Iyan ang una't huli kong
Tagubilin at habilin:
Mabuhay ka!

"LOvE chANgEs Us"

(2006)

I could not sleep last night and decided to watch a movie. I was looking for a good action movie but I could not find one. However, I ended up choosing "A Walk To Remember" movie. Yes! You heard it right. I watch Love Stories, too. :-P

Well, the story is about two different people brought together by fate and were put to test the power of faith and love to transform a life into something worth living. So tragic yet spiritual love story. What struck me most on this movie is about the "kindness, charity, forgiveness, redemption, strong faith, and love" of every characters showed.

LOVE changes us. We can spot those who have begun a new romance by their smiles, their increased energy, the way they dress, and the way they talk constantly about the new love in their lives.

On the spiritual level, Paul realized the power of loving and being loved. As I read the passage on Ephesians 3:18-19, he knew that the secret of effective evangelism for the Christians was that they continually experience how much they were loved by God. The same is true for us today. If we understand the length, height, width, and depth of God's love for us, there is nothing we cannot do.

And for us, we show our love for others in different ways, some small and some more significant. But God didn't show us love by giving us a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. God showed us love by giving us His son Jesus Christ to die on a cross. That's how much God loves us. When our roots sink into this love, we are strengthened and God's love shows in our actions. We are changed.



Paul wrote, "I pray that you may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
~Ephesians 3:18-19

"i'LL bE tHeRE!"

(2006)

"Okay, bro. I'll be there". Some Kapatids responded as I invite them to watch a movie today.

I believe most people feel that the most beautiful words ever spoken are "I love you."

But a close second are the words "I'll be there." In everyday situations, I am sure that you want to hear them from a friend when you think the world is turning against you or from your love ones when you feel like celebrating. But even more, I know we want to hear them from God. We want to hear them when illness strikes us, when a someone turns on us, when a friend betrays our trust. Or perhaps, when a relationship sours. The list could go on almost endlessly. Every day, we could face situations where we can't bear to be alone.

And we won't be. No matter what, God says, "I'll be there." As He promised...He will be the same as yesterday, today, and tomorrow. The fires may be hot, the waters may be deep, the shadows may loom large.

Sometimes God carries us and gives us rest. But God comes to us and walks with us most of the time, we just need to feel Him.
We do not have to go it alone. God will be there. :)



Thus says the Lord,.."When you pass through the waters, I will be with you!"
~Isaiah 43:2

"TuRNinG ThOuGhtS iNto PrAyERs"

Another old reflection of mine (2006).

She is one of the Pillars of Ang Lingkod Ng Panginoon organization here in Angeles City and I always see her on our regular Prayer Meeting every Friday. I do not know her very well. However, I do know that she had been away from our Community for a couple of months due to some personal concerns. I sometimes got a chance to chat with her over the internet. On this particular Friday, I happened to take a glimpse of her and suddenly wondered if she still had doubts or uncertain feelings of serving the Lord. Later during sharing time, she stood up to share the story of her life while she was in the U.S.. Holding back the tears in her eyes, she shared to us how the Lord worked in her life at the time she was really trying to avoid any services and how HE made ways to change her mind.

I pondered this sequence of events. Was it a coincidence that I had thought of her before I knew she was trying to move on with her life away from a Community? Or had God given me thoughts about her concerns for a reason? I decided then that God had indeed been nudging me to pray.

Indeed, it was a powerful lesson for me. Now I intercede for people when they come to mind. I pray that the Lord will be with them to meet their wants and needs, have them draw closer, and show them love.

I am fully convinced that the Lord brings specific people to mind because we are meant to pray for them.

God bless us all! :)

Paul wrote, "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone."
-1 Timothy 2:1 (NIV)

Until My Heart Caves In!

Many of us have mobiles, palm pilot, e-mail account or even voice mail. With these we can contact one another virtually anywhere in the world, at nearly any time we want to.

With all these devices, though, do we actually know each other any better than we did before?

I've asked myself this question where my relationship to God is concerned. I have constant, immediate access to God. I can communicate with God from anywhere. Unfortunately, I don't talk more with God despite of this easy access. Too often I ask a quick, "Please help my mother recover quickly from her illness" or "Please help me to be nicer today," but don't open my heart to God. I don't tell Him about my hidden hurts or fears. I don't thank God in amazement for the people who come into my life and into the lives of others at precisely the right time. I don't talk with God about my dreams and hopes for the future.

But those were the days when I was not yet in the renewal. Now, I am trying to create a life with God, grabbing every opportunities that will come my way.
I am sure God wants us to speak in prayer about all that is in our hearts. When we are in that kind of deep, constant communication with God, our lives become much more fulfilling. I will continue to serve and love Him until my heart caves in.

Life as we know it!

Ready?

One of my old reflections in life, way back 2006. Just reposting here!

"How does it feel to be in Lingkod?" This was the phrase in which Brother Ric O. asked me to include when I did the Committed Members' collage board to be displayed in our Lingkod office. So catchy and it made me pray that one day for God to use me to share the good news of Jesus. That opportunity came last night when I took a bus on my way home after coming from my friend's mother's burial in Tarlac. At one stop, two people boarded the bus. They sat down opposite beside me. While they were talking, I overheard the man asking his buddy, "Have you secured your life?" I was amazed and happy for the chance to answer that question but I realized I'm not with them. So I just answered in my mind that my life is secure in God.

Brothers & sisters, we may not all blessed to become great evangelists, but each of us has a special story about how our hope and faith in Christ has changed us. God gives us chances to share the Good News. Our responsibility is to share the hope we have.

God could save humankind without your help or mine, but in most cases God uses people like us to reach out. Who are the people around us who need to know about Jesus? We can trust God to help us share our faith when an opportunity comes -- even on a bus. Be ready!

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. "
-1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)

To God Be The Glory.

Fear Not...

I paralyze you. I torment you. I can make you sick. I can keep you awake. I know your deepest, darkest secrets. I stand between you and obedience, between you and growth, between you and faith.

What am I?

My name is Fear.

Fear is a vicious, cunning monster who waits, coiled, ready to spring at just the right moment.

There's nothing worse than that feeling that something has poked an icy hole in your stomach, destroyed your sense of stability, uprooted your safety. Like so many human weaknesses, fear boils down to our desire for control. When control spirals away, fear jumps in to take its place.

But get this. Did you know that the most frequently repeated command from by God in the Bible is "fear not"? It's repeated 366 times. That's a "don't be afraid, I am with you" for every day of the year. Coincidence?

Even when we can't feel His presence, He's always there, and He's promised never to leave us. Believe. Trust. Obey.

He's on your side.


- Anonymous

Unemployment Rate in the Philippines

According to the National Statistics Office or NSO, as of January 2008, 7.4% is the Unemployment rate in the Philippines.

Unemployment has remained high in the Philippines, at almost twice the level of neighboring countries, despite relatively fast employment growth in the past decade. Employment growth was not sufficient to reduce unemployment because of rapid population growth and increased labor force participation.

Hmmmmmn! I just wondered if I will become one of these unemployed people a month from now.

Bounce

BOUNCE is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's a story of a man who gives up his airline ticket to another man only to watch that very flight crash. And a year later, he finds the widow of the man who took his seat. Hide his identity to the girl, they soon fall for each other and later found out his real identity. The result? They broke up and parted ways. But because of his pure intentions, they eventually end up together again. And the rest of the story is for you to find out so watch the movie. :-p

Fate sometimes happen in a very unexpected situation. When things go wrong, we always feel life is so unfair. We intend to forget that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes people come into our lives to teach us something (and learn from it!). For us, forgive and forget is not very easy. It's a human nature but we should not continue to hold on if there is nothing to hold on to. We have to let go and move on.

Have you ever felt God encouraging you to let go in some situation when everything within you wanted to hold on? Sometimes we are called to let go and entrust ourselves to the powerful currents of what God is doing. When we do, we experience saving grace.

Make a rebound!

Something To Ponder

"I don't want to fly around in a suit all day for the rest of my life" - Clark Kent

Even Superheroes want to rest with what they are doing. So I guess, REST is important and should be a part of our daily lives. It's a blessing from GOD (Remember, HE rested the seventh day; blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it. -Exodus 20:11 ). It is crucial for us to stop, to think, and to allow God to help us to regain our focus on right priorities for our lives.

Life as we know it!

Am so happy today!

~ I'm so happy today, an old friend came home!
~I'm so happy today, I was able to chat with her!
~I'm so happy today, I will have a breakfast this morning with a friend!
~I'm just so happy today! :)


~That's life as we know it!

'Till you see that your home is in heaven

This is one my favorite song. It moves me and I feel good everytime I sing this. :)

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'Till you see that your home is in heaven
by Jonathan P.

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I will touch your eyes, do not lose heart.

I will touch you again.

'Till you see the angels and saints surrounding the throne.

'Till you see the brightness and majesty of the throne.

Where your God reigns forever and ever you'll see them all clearly.

Thousands of thousands surrounding the throne.

And they're shouting by night and by day to your God.

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Refrain:

Holy, holy is the Lord God, Almighty.

Holy, holy, is the Lord God, Almighty.

And I'll touch you again

'Till you see that your home is in heaven.

And I'll touch you again, 'till you see that your home is in heav'n.

Let go and let GOD!

More than a month has passed and I am still adjusting on my graveyard shift. I keep on praying for the Lord to deliver me to my new work schedule and provide an opportunity for me a less stressful environment and whoala! Here goes my vertigo…it's attacking me. So ironic, last year I promised to myself that I am going to improve my health so that I could better serve my family and our Community. (one of my main goal). Unfortunately, here I am, stuck in a graveyard shift and struggling to adjust my body clock to be awake in the evening just to do my job well. However, for several weeks, I found myself so challenged by learning my new environment (I considered it new because of the time) that I would think back on my previous schedule.

Last night, I was browsing my old e-mails on my Filing Cabinet folder and saw this one with a subject line “My Lingkod Family”. As I opened it, I saw faces of brothers and sisters then and now. I could not help but smiled and my mind raced with excitement as I reminisced some unforgettable happy moments on the picture. Somehow, this picture served as a reminder that I would temporarily forget my hardships at work, most importantly, my many cries to the Lord for deliverance.

We sometimes look back, thinking that what we had was better. We may even want to go back to the familiar environment. Instead, we can remind ourselves that when the Lord answers a prayer for deliverance, we are to keep moving forward in faith.

God often astounds us by turning endings into beginnings. That gives us faith to look at the future. Because we know God will not abandon us, we focus our eyes ahead to see where God is calling next, knowing God will be there too. So I say to myself and to you…”Let go and let God”.

God bless us all! :)

Love and Get Hurt

Just want to share this article sent by a friend. :)

Love is one of the questions we have always attempted to answer in more than one way. This only shows that it is quite impossible to grasp and comprehend the totality of its being. But we try, don't we? We try and find out by loving and being loved. We try and find out by getting hurt. We try and find out.

When you enter a relationship, when you commit yourself, you must always bear in mind that you are also sharing a part of yourself to a stranger who by mere chance or destined by fate, you happened to like and love. In doing so, you take a risk, a GREAT RISK.

He is really different. That is why you should not expect him to be like you. This being so, you must learn to accept him in his totality as a person. Growth is brought about by your indifference which in one way or another cultivate the relationship. It is also important to remember that trust is a vital element of many relationships. UNCONDITIONAL TRUST. No ifs, no buts.

When you love someone, honestly love, then you must be willing to sacrifice. There are times when hurts go so deep, when pain is almost unbearable, when you are about to give up. But loving is not giving up so easily. It is being there when all have gone, when there is very little strength left, when it is too much to stand.

Loving is letting be. There is really no difference between the "as-a-matter-of-fact" way and the romantic way, you might just be in a different plane of understanding which may be the cause of misinterpretations.

If he says he is honest with you, then don't kill yourself by saying he's not. How do you know? His past experience is not enough to doubt him. If you can offer your "romantic" way of loving to the best, then do so. And if he can love you the "as-a-matter-of-fact" way in return, then accept it. Please do not measure the exchange. Just be honest with each other and have an open channel of communication constantly where there is a free sharing of ideas. No ifs, no buts.

Get the best out of life. Love and get hurt. Get hurt and learn. Learn and love again. It's a cycle of being.

Life is short. Experience it!

Time Machine!

I wish I could invent a Time Machine that will help me turn back time. Imagine, what it could do to us as we go back in the past. Not to mention the future.

Just imagine....

Life as I know it!

Life is full of challenges. Sometimes it knows when to hit you hard where you least expect it. I've been struggling to survive at my workplace and I've been wanting to move and find another job. It's hard to explain but things right now are really not goin' my way.

Give up? No, I don't think so. I have GOD behind my back. I know HE has a better plan for me. I just need to be contented of what I have right now and be patient. When the right time comes, I know He will shower me all His blessings. For now, all I can do is make plans until it's time for me to fulfill it.