Lux Thinking Aloud Finding A Way Or Finding Excuses 12:21 AM If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse. -Jim Rohn How badly you really need or want something shows on how you try to achieve it. When tough times arise, do you keep going or do you stop trying? Do you stand up or do you stay down after falling? Do you get out of the situation or do you get stuck? Do you act or do you let fear paralyze you? What is there to fear anyway? Do you let the situation control you or do you control it? Do you let the inevitable "factors" decide what should and should not happen? Do you let life pass you by? How important a thing or person to you can bee seen on how you fight to have it/him/her. No matter what you tell people around you, if it does not reflect on the way you handle challenges that may test your determination to have what you want, it's useless. People are not as stupid or naive as you assume them to be. They will believe what they see more than what they hear. What you do still outweighs what you say. How desperate are you? How sincere? Everything you want or need can be yours. It depends on how hungry you are to have it. If there's an obstacle in the way (say test of time, distance, faithfulness, determination), do you find a way or make silly excuses? It's your call. Photo: Google images Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Music Music: I Believe (Chris August) 11:33 PM I believe that there is someone holding on to me Sometimes I won't feel it, but that don't change a thing 'Cause it's by faith that I believe I Believe Chris August I don't need a rainbow to know who made the rain Don't need the waters parted to know who made the way And I don't need a healing to know who is the cure Of this I'm sure I believe that there is something more than I can see I believe that there is someone holding on to me Sometimes I won't feel it, but that don't change a thing 'Cause it's by faith that I believe If you had some heartache that made you cry a thousand tears Then let me tell you now I know just how you feel And that heavy weight of sorrow that you've carried for so long Will soon be gone 'Cause I believe that there is something more than I can see I believe that there is someone holding on to me Sometimes I won't feel it, but that don't change a thing 'Cause it's by faith that I believe You might see a miracle and give praises to the Lord Don’t let a touch from heaven be the thing you're waiting for Blessed are those who don't see but still believe, do you believe? I believe that there is something more than I can see I believe that the arms of Jesus are holding on to me Sometimes I won't feel it, but that don't change a thing Cause it's by faith that I believe I believe, I believe Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Music Music: Steady My Heart (Kari Jobe) 1:49 AM Lord, thank You for keeping my heart steady. Steady My Heart Kari Jobe Wish it could be easy Why is life so messy Why is pain a part of us There are days I feel like Nothing ever goes right Sometimes it just hurts so much But You're here You're real I know I can trust You Even when it hurts Even when it's hard Even when it all just falls apart I will run to You Cause I know that You are Lover of my soul Healer of my scars You steady my heart You steady my heart I'm not gonna worry I know that You got me Right inside the palm of your hand Each and every moment What's good and what gets broken Happens just the way that You plan And I will run to You And find refuge in Your arms And I will sing to You Cause of everything You are You steady my heart You steady my heart Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Lux Thinking Aloud Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging... 12:03 AM "Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging ___", I remember hearing this line all the time as a kid. Adults like to ask this question to children. Whatever the answer is, their reaction would always be the same ---amazement with amusement. I still hear this "paglaki ko gusto ko maging ___" line from kids until now. I love the way their eyes light up with so much hope whenever they say this. Like they know they can do anything and nothing is impossible. They believe they can go out there and conquer the world and no one can stop them. The smiles on their faces when you tell them how amazing they are---priceless. This line just got me wondering, how many of the young once are now living their gusto ko maging dreams. How many of those who said "Paglaki ko, gusto ko maging doctor" are M.D.s now? To be a doctor, nurse, teacher, engineer are the common answers. So how many whatever gusto ko maging have finally naging? I, for one did not become the teacher that I so passionately wanted when I was in grade school. My grade 2 teacher inspired me on this. She was really good in handling little tyrants. She's very understanding and patient. She spoke to us like we matter, she's a good listener. I felt her concern. She saw to it that all of us understood the lesson. I must admit though, I still have a little ember of this passion flickering in my heart. I still want to be a teacher---a preschool teacher, and I still keep on telling myself that soon I will be. But whenever I ask myself how soon is soon, I couldn't get an answer. I also don't know how it happened, but in one of my yearbooks (I think it's from kindergarten), I said I wanted to be a nurse. I don't know if my teacher did not have the time to ask me and just wrote whatever she feels like writing under my name or I just forgot I said it. But no matter how many times I assess myself, I can't find it in my heart to want to become a nurse. So, I don't know what happened back then. Must be a case of miscommunication or something. What else were my gusto ko maging? Paglaki Ko, Gusto Ko Maging... 1.) Paglaki ko, gusto ko maging dentist. Yeah, I used to want to be a teeth doctor. That's before my grandmother told me a traumatizing story (although now, I'm not sure how true the story was). She said there was this one intern who forgot to inject anesthesia to a patient before extracting a tooth. That short but morbid story was the end of my "Paglaki ko, gusto ko maging dentist" love story. Sigh. Note to adults: careful with your stories. It can change a child's heart, which in turn can change the child's destiny which changes the world in a broader sense. Don't ever forget the Butterfly Effect. 2.) Paglaki ko, gusto ko maging psychologist. Well, I was already in high school when this ambition crossed my mind, but as one of my friends would always tell me, I barely grow an inch since the last time he saw me. So, there. My father was the one who suggested it to me. So I said, why not? After all, I enjoy reading self-help books. I love observing and studying people; how they react to certain situations, their habits, their attitudes, etc. I love psychoanalyzing things and I can easily put two and two together (which comes in handy when I encounter straight-faced liars). I still want to be a psychologist. I even considered taking it up as a second course. Then again, what would I do after completing the course? So, I decided to be content with reading psychology books, taking psychological tests on line (even those "what kind of___ are you" games in the social networking sites) and blogging my observations on people for now. 3.) Paglaki ko, gusto ko maging businesswoman. This started when I was exposed to our little business back then. I would be the one in charged on weekends, which kind of pissed me off as I wanted so much to stay at home and rest but can't. As I was the only one who's "kind" enough to do this extra chore, I had no choice but cut my weekend rest and go out of the house earlier than when I go to school. What always ticked me off at the beginning though, I started to enjoy as months passed. Eventually, I enjoyed speaking with people. The most fulfilling moment is when I count the money at the end of the day. Aaahhh, that feeling of holding in your hands what you've labored for during the day. It gave me joy and made me look forward to earning more! Then I started to value every cent in my pocket. Before I spend or give to spenders (that's the role of the other family members who refuse to wake up early and help out), I think twice. Is it really worth it? I became frugal. My mother would say I'm Chinese because I'm kuripot. Gusto ko maging businesswoman and I've got attempts to make this come true recently. 4.) Paglaki ko, gusto ko maging dermatologist. I was so naive then I thought Dermatology is just another medical course you take like Nursing and Pharmacy. I didn't know it's a specialization for M.D.s. What discouraged me to pursue this gusto ko maging was first of all the long years I'd spend before I can accomplish it. Second, the pictures of skin diseases I saw. Some were so severe it grossed me out. So how can I treat a patient if I was the first to barf? Last of course is the money my father will spend sending me to school. My course was already very expensive. Add to that the med proper years and the years of internship after that. I don't think he'll be able to make both ends meet if I did follow this gusto ko maging dermatologist dream of mine. Now that I'm an adult, there are still a lot of things that's gusto ko maging. On top of my list is gusto ko maging stock holder/investor. It's not as complicated as it sounds but yes, it's as lucrative as you've probably heard. Until now, gusto ko maging businesswoman has not stopped. I still want to venture into business. Gusto ko maging work at home person too. This I already started since last year. I don't have a gig at the present but before, I was handsomely paid by my client for my part time job. It's a sacrifice on my part though as I have to stay up coming from a graveyard shift but 3-5 hours a day does not hurt if you're just sitting in front of your laptop in your pajamas. Gusto ko maging blogger with a high traffic on my blog, gusto ko maging full time housewife (although I'm not sure if working at home can be considered as full time still), gusto ko maging part of Gawad Kalinga, building homes for the homeless and changing lives, gusto ko maging full time in helping ministries especially orphanages, gusto ko maging yogi, gusto ko maging chef or at least learn to cook gourmet. I know some are hard to achieve given where I am now and what my priorities are but I know they're not impossible. As one song goes, "If I can see it, then I can be it". Now if you'll excuse me, I need to see my dream board again and remind myself of the things that gusto ko maging. How about you? Anong gusto mong maging paglaki mo? See also: Striving To Be Childlike I'm Never Too Old For This Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Wealth and Money The True Millionaire's Prayer 4:45 PM The ultimate purpose of wealth is to help others. -Bo Sanchez Many people want to be rich but not everyone's committed to be rich. There are many millionaires in the world but only a few are true millionaires. This is how their prayer goes: The True Millionaire's Prayer Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Life Lessons Simple Wealthy Mindset For An Abundant Life 10:15 AM I believe money is important, money is freedom; money makes life more enjoyable. -T. Harv Eker Simple Wealthy Mindset For An Abundant Life Shifting to a simple wealthy mindset will give you an abundant life. If of course you couple it with hard work and dedication. But it all starts in the mind! Change your words, change your world. Winning The "Money" Game $ I am an excellent money manager. $ I always pay myself first. $ I put money into my financial freedom fund every day. $ My money works hard for me; makes me more money. $ I earn enough passive income to pay for my desired lifestyle. $ I am financially free, I work because I choose to, not because I have to. $ My part time business is managing, investing my money, creating passive income streams. $ I create my life, I create the exact amount of my financial success. $ I play the money game to win. My intention is to create wealth and abundance. $ I admire model rich successful people. $ I believe money is important, money is freedom; money makes life more enjoyable. $ I get rich doing what I love. $ I deserve to be rich because I add value to other people's lives. $ I am a generous giver; an excellent receiver. $ I am truly grateful for all the money I have now. $ Lucrative opportunities always come my way. $ My capacity to earn, hold and grow money expands day by day - T. Harv Eker Cheers to an abundant mindset and abundant life ahead! See also: The True Milloinaire's Prayer Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Quotes No Shortcuts 9:26 AM There are no shortcuts to success. No elevators. You have to take the stairs. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Love and Relationship Love Is 7:54 AM Love is a lot of things; it takes many forms, changes many lives, different for each individual. At the end of the day though, love is still love. There are many definitions of love from those who try to figure it out, but love is an enigma and it's better to leave it that way. Here's one definition I came across with. Something which I think will make those who pretend they know love realize what it really is. Love is the capacity to take care, to protect, to nourish. If you are not capable of generating that kind of energy toward yourself- if you are not capable of taking care of yourself, of nourishing yourself, of protecting yourself- it is very difficult to take care of another person. In the Buddhist teaching, it's clear that to love oneself is the foundation of the love of other people. Love is a practice. Love is truly a practice. - Thich Nhat Hanh Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Music He Never Sleeps, He Never Slumbers 11:39 PM We can all sleep soundly at night because we know that our God never sleeps and never stumbles. He watches over us and is in control of our lives. Allow this angelic voice to lull you to sleep with this message. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Music Music: Cover Boy Leroy 9:36 PM I discovered my present favorite cover boy---Leroy Sanchez. His heartrending cover of I Can't Make You Love Me (Bonnie Raitt) almost made me cry. His version of Love On Top by Beyonce is just so sexy. Listen, and be prepared. He'll surely sweep you off your feet. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
T.V. Sherlock TV Series 1:06 AM Sherlock TV Series I first heard it from a friend and I knew instantly that Sherlock T.V. series would be a big hit. I was right. From the pages of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes to the big screen and now, on TV this British TV series got me hooked! First season was aired on 2010 with only 3 episodes. Second season with 3 episodes too came out 2012. Only 3 for you to beg for more but just enough to excite and satisfy you. Maybe the producers didn't want their viewers to die of brain hemorrhage due to information overload. Sherlock TV series is on top of my favorite TV shows to date. I just love how it's done. When Sherlock starts explaining the crime scenes or analyzing people and telling their stories by simply observing the way they look and move at a very high speed that he's almost like babbling, there's only one word that comes in mind---amazing. Really, makes you go "wow!" He also has his own "mind palace" where he stores information in his mind and as Watson, his flatmate turned assistant and faithful friend explained, like a map he created in his head where he would go back to find things or information he stored and so he never gets lost. For someone with short term memory loss like myself, that is just astonishing. I love it when he's showing off and admits it unabashedly. He knows he's different but he doesn't feel sorry for it. In fact he's sorry for other people who is not and will never be him. I like it that he doesn't give a damn what people would think, say and write about him because he knows who he really is. In his own words he is a "show off". When he gets bored and throws a tantrum because there's no case to solve-- ah, too adorable. He doesn't eat when he's on a case because he said digestion slows his brains down. And he seldom sleeps. Weird, yes. But in a charming kind of way. Sherlock loves Mrs. Hudson, his landlady who insists she's not his housekeeper but looks after him like a kid. Cute. Like all men, Sherlock's downfall is of course, a woman. "The Woman" by the name of Irene Adler. First time he saw her, he couldn't figure out what kind of a person she is. Which brought panic to our dear Mr. Holmes as it was the first time that he's got zero information about someone in front of him. Then again, he is Sherlock Holmes and so he still beat her in the end. I'm done with all six episodes. It was a struggle stopping myself from watching all 6 in one night. Why do we have to work at day time when there is a TV series as great as Sherlock to watch? Now I'm biting my nails waiting for Season 3. Spoiler alert: I'm dying to know how he faked his own death when Watson saw him fall from the rooftop! 2013 couldn't come early, could it? Photo from Celebuzz Giphy Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Stories Keep Walking 5:08 PM I was doing okay before you came. You came into the picture with a promise of making things better. I let you in. When everything came crashing down, you left me in the middle of the mess. Bringing with you the promise of tomorrow I was holding on to. You walked away. Just. Like. That. And you've got the nerve to tell me you hope I'll be okay. I've got two words for you: Keep walking.
Music Music: Oceans Will Part (Hillsong) 9:28 PM Oceans Will Part is one of my favorite songs of faith. It's a beautiful reminder of how powerful and mighty God is. He can do everything, even make oceans part. Singing my heart out this solemn night. Too overwhelmed to write anything. Oceans Will Part Hillsong If my heart has grown cold There Your love will unfold As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand When I'm blind to my way There Your Spirit will pray As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand Oceans will part nations come At the whisper of Your call Hope will rise, glory shine In my life Your will be done Present suffering may pass Lord Your mercy will last As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand And my heart will find praise I'll delight in Your way As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand Oceans will part nations come At the whisper of Your call Hope will rise, glory shine In my life Your will be done Oceans will part, nations come At the whisper of Your call Hope will rise, glory shown In my life Your will be done, Your will be done Will be done, Your will be done As You open my eyes To the work of Your hand Jesus open my eyes To the work of Your hand Oceans will part, nations come At the whisper of Your call Hope will rise, glory shown In my life Your will be done Oceans will part, nations come At the whisper of Your call Hope will rise, glory shown In my life Your will be done In my life Your will be done In my life Your will be done
Quotes Let Everything That Has Breath Praise The Lord 10:25 PM Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. -PSALM 150:6 Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Faith Zombies and Peter Pan 7:20 AM I had a very uneasy sleep last night. I was tossing and turning for hours and when sleep finally came, I had the silliest nightmare. I was being chased by monsters; vampires, zombies and Dracula himself. He didn't look like he does in movies but in my dream I knew it was him. He awoke right there in front of me while I was stuck in a very steep exit. It was chaotic. Suddenly I was in the middle of nowhere. Then a familiar place. Then in a forest. Funny thing is that in some scenes, I was surrounded by people I have known since time immemorial and they were not bothered that we were walking among these scary and angry monsters. They act as if it's normal. I was scared to death and one friend of mine told me to go and drink coffee (because my body has idiosyncratic reaction with caffeine) so I can sleep because I looked really exhausted. I realized, these monsters exist because I believed in them. I created them in my head. The weaker I get, the stronger they become. They feed on my negative emotions and thoughts. That night I remembered sleeping with a hateful heart. The negativity appeared to me in my nightmare--- as bloodsuckers and brain-eaters! When I realized that this horror movie was only happening in my head and only because I allowed it to, a childish idea came to me. Childish because I got this from Peter Pan. I went in the middle of the forest where my friends and those monsters were, surprisingly acting like nothing's wrong with the picture, and I screamed at the top of my lungs, "I don't believe in vampires, Dracula and zombies!" over and over again. And like magic, one by one they fell down to the ground, powerless. This sort of leader came running to me to stop me from what I was stupidly doing and tried to wake the other monsters again. With all the courage I had left I faced him and said, "No, you only exist because I created you. You're not real, I don't believe in you". Then I woke up sweating like a pig. Lesson from this nightmare? We create our own monsters. Mine was created out of anxiety, resentment and hate that I took with me before I slept. They manifested themselves as vampires and zombies which is just appropriate because they are eating me alive. But the enemy who planted them in my heart will never win this battle. Because I know that He who is in me is stronger and greater than he who is in this world. Google images. If you're the owner, please contact me so I can give you credit. Thank you! See also: Encounters With The Devil Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Faith Hair Trouble And The Truth About True Beauty 3:21 AM That's human nature. You always want something more than what's been given to you. Hair Trouble And The Truth About True Beauty Everyone, especially women suffer from hair trouble. Years ago shampoo commercials featured girls with perfectly straight or "bagsak" hair and convinced the consumers that "bagsak" hair is the standard for beautiful hair. Thus, those with wavy or curly hair are somewhat considered outcasts when it comes to hair fashion. So off the gullible consumers march to their favorite salons to have their stylists relax and straighten their crowning glories and make it perfectly bagsak like models on TV. Hair Trouble I am one of those fortunate few who have naturally straight and bagsak hair. I say fortunate because I have friends who would pay thousands of bucks just to have their hair showered with chemicals unknown in order to achieve that sleek look. I was spared from extra spending. I don't know about them, but grateful as I am for my straight and black hair, I still want hair with more volume and not just bagsak. I think it looks more lively and princess-like compared to my dull looking straight hair. That's human nature. You always want something more than what's been given to you. So after that day another TV commercial was shown where another shampoo can add volume to your hair depicting bagsak hair as dull and lifeless, guess what? I found myself in the supermarket buying myself a bottle of that fine solution. Finally my dream of having a thicker and voluminous hair is about to come true. It turned out though that the chemical composition of my strands does not go along with the chemicals in that shampoo. It gave my hair a certain sweet scent which I love and people compliment, but it gave my hair frizzes making me look like it's always windy outside or as another famous commercial line goes, "mahangin ba sa labas?" In the end, I stopped using it and went back to the brand I have been using which maintains my annoyingly straight locks, but is hiyang for my hair. Trouble is, I get a lot of falling hair. Guess you can never have it all in one bottle. The Truth About True Beauty What's the fuss about hair and shampoo commercials? What's all about hair troubles and women's vanity? I don't know when I started to think about it, honestly. I just know I have to blog about it. Giphy Maybe because I want to write about the irony of life seen in this simple hair issue. That straight haired people pay to achieve curlier or wavier hair while those born with natural perm want it straighter. But as I let out what I think about women, hair trouble and insecurities and TV commercials, I realized this obvious truth: We don't need the media to tell us what being beautiful is all about. We should learn to celebrate our uniqueness and embrace our quirks. We should revel with what nature has given us. I am not against women who goes out of their way and seek the help of science to improve their looks. I'm just saying it's a matter of how we look at ourselves. If you think you need some enhancements or changes to make you feel better and you have the means to do so, go ahead. But really, no matter how beautiful you already are but don't see or believe it, science will be useless. You can pay millions for make overs but still feel miserable because of how you THINK you look. In the end, your belief will lead you to your decision--- to be happy with what you have, or to want more and desire for a better version of yourself. "Better" according to your definition. I had some insecurities before but I learned early on that I may not have what other people have but, I have some things others will never have. I have been masterfully crafted and uniquely engineered. I may not be perfect, but I am made in the image and likeness of the Master of Perfection. Beauty is subjective. As for me, it's more than just having stylish hair or using the right beauty products according to the beauty experts (those beauty experts are just as human as you and me could ever be). It's having the right attitude and being confident knowing that you are fearfully and wonderfully made, that you are here for a purpose and not by accident. It is living knowing that The Expert looks at you with love and adoration Just The Way You Are. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Quotes He Has Made Everything Beautiful 8:25 PM He has made everything beautiful in its time. -Ecclesiastes 3:11
Faith I Am To Die For 1:21 AM There is NO GREATER LOVE than this: that a person would lay down his life for the sake of his friends. -John 15:13 I'm not pretty. I don't have a drop dead gorgeous body, nor do I possess that X factor judges in the talent shows are referring to. I'm an ordinary-looking, perfectly normal human being. So what's so special about me? The world may say "nothing much" or "nothing at all". Two thousand years ago, though, Someone broke the rule and was crazy enough to think I'm something else---that I am to die for. I don't know what standard He follows or what exactly His criteria are. Many thought, and still thinks, He's a lunatic. No one in His right mind would do what He did. Who else will suffer for those who persecute him? Who would endure the heat of the sun, the lashes and the beatings, the humiliation, the emotional and physical pain, the ruthless persecution and false accusations of those whom he served, guided, healed, helped, fed, and saved? Giphy Who can withstand hunger, exhaustion from physical torment and lack of sleep, and the emotional and psychological torture of betrayal, fear, and abandonment? What kind of a normal person would silently accept the unjust punishment; spits, stones thrown at him, kicks, scourge, mocks, and jeers from the people he loved and served? Well, He's not normal, that's for sure. What He did and why He did it is beyond words. I still can't wrap my head around it. His love and mercy are simply unfathomable and mind-boggling. That Guy is craaaazy. But you know what? I'm glad He is. He's crazy about you and me. If I would assess my life, I don't think I'm worth a tear from a majestic God. For Him to sacrifice His majesty, live a lowly human life to suffer, and die for me is simply indescribable. Why me? And the answer is the cliché and overused word---love. Gfycat What can be crazier than that? This amazing love, I still could not understand. Trying to will just drive me crazy. I am not perfect. I am not as crazy as He is. I don't think I'm ready to lay down my life for anyone yet. I don't deserve that amount of adoration, love, and attention per society's standard, but Jesus thinks otherwise. He believes I am to die for, and I will be forever grateful. This Good Friday, may we learn to love Him more. He deserves nothing less.
Music Music: Today My Life Begins (Bruno Mars) 9:11 PM This song sort of summarizes what I've been feeling since the start of this year. And no rejection, no critic, no gossip, no delays, no storm, no recession can change that feeling. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. Thank you Bruno Mars for singing my life song so beautifully. Today My Life Begins Bruno Mars I've been working hard so long Seems like pain has been my only friend My fragile heart's been done so wrong I wondered if I'd ever heal again Oh, just like all the seasons never stay the same All around me I can feel a change I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me Leave the past behind me, today my life begins A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking I know I can make it today my life begins Yesterday has come and gone And I've learn how to leave it where it is And I see that I was wrong For ever doubting I could win Oh, just like all the seasons never stay the same All around me I can feel a change I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me Leave that past behind me today my life begins A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking I know I can make it today my life begins Life's too short to have regrets So I'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget Only have one life to live So you better make the best of it I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me Leave the past behind me today my life begins A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking I know I can make it today my life begins I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me Leave the past behind me today my life begins A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking I know I can make it today my life begins Today my life begins... Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Faith Sharing: What's Best 12:32 PM God desires your best always. This is from Kerygma family's online reflections sent daily in my inbox. Because I love the preacher who wrote this and what he wrote is so timely for me, I'm sharing this to you: What's Best by: Arun Gogna “What is it you want?" – Matthew 20:21 “What do you want to be when you grow up?” my father asked me when I was five years old. I answered, “I want to be a cowboy!” It’s a good thing my dad didn’t take my answer seriously. If he did, he would have saved up for a horse for me to ride when I grew up. Imagine me walking in a mall wearing a cowboy suit and going around riding a horse. I thank God that my father knew what was best for me. In fact, he believed in me so much that when I was six, he asked me again what I would like to become when I grew up. I answered confidently, “Papa, I don't want to be a cowboy anymore. I want to be an astronaut!” When I changed my mind, he didn't force that cowboy decision on me. God is your Father. He knows you very well. It’s a good thing He doesn't answer all our prayers. If He did, our lives could be such a mess. God desires your best always. Trust Him. REFLECTION: What do you really want in life? Are you sure? I thank You, Lord, for not answering all my prayers. I put my trust in You.
Faith A Poem About Starting Over (Author Unknown) 6:44 PM A Poem About Starting Over It's never too late to be who you might have been. -George Eliot There are things we wish we accomplished last year...Goals we are getting tired of trying to reach, dreams we set aside because somehow we lost hope, got discouraged, or has simply outgrown them. Whatever the reason, this poem is a reminder that we need not quit and give it another try. We need to start over. For all you know, you'll find the answer this year. It's never too late. A Poem About Starting Over Author Unknown When you've trusted Jesus and walked His way, When you've felt His hand lead you day by day, But your steps now take you to another way, start over. When you've made your plans and they've gone awry, When you've tried your best and there's no more try, When you've failed yourself and you don't know why, start over. When you've told your friends what you've planned to do, When you've trusted them and they didn't come through, And now you're all alone and it's up to you, start over. When you've prayed to God so you'll know His will, When you've prayed and prayed and you don't know still, When you want to stop 'cause you've had your fill, start over. When the year has been long and successes few, When December comes and you're feeling blue, God gives January just for you, start over. Starting over means "victories won", Starting over means "race well run", Starting over means "The Lord's will be done" We need not just sit there, start over!
