Sunday, September 7, 2008
Indeed God Sent
There is one person in my life recently who has touched me in many ways. He made me realized what I refused to see for quite some time now. He made me think what I denied to admit even to myself. He's there to remind me of my long forgotten faith. He's there to help me go back to my old and unselfish self. Every word he utters engraves a mark in my heart and mind. Every advice he gave has huge impact on me and made me think throughout the day and night. Maybe, it's because we walked the same path of uncertainty, that's why he knew what I'm going through. But unlike me, he went back to the lighted way weeks ago. And now, he is guiding me back too. Little by little, I am seeing the right way again. All his effort on me will not be wasted. I am fixing things now for the nth time. Thanks Ahia! You are indeed God sent to me!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
HOW TO HAVE AN IDEAL RELATIONSHIP
A relationship is a natural, logical and harmonious association. This happens when people want to be with each other and look forward to sharing goals, time and activities together.
1. TALK. Always in pleasant tones. No shouting or swearing at each other. Speak only positive words with gentleness and kindness. Communicate daily. This is the highest and most caring form of love.
2. WALK TOGETHER MORE. Take 30 minutes a day. To exercise, communicate, release emotions, share ideas, goals, and to clear up any misunderstandings. It's okay to hold hands, too.
3. DO NEW AND DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES TOGETHER. Enjoy a new restaurant, a different dish, a concert, a unique vacation, attend a class together--- something exciting both of you can plan and look forward to. Learn together and you'll be happier
4. GIVE EACH OTHER GIFTS OFTEN. Like a magazine subscription, a special book, a warm bath and massage, flowers, surprise experiences, favorite foods and the many other special things your mate will enjoy and get excited about.
5. WRITE LOVE NOTES. Hide them around the home--- in clothing, pockets, in the kitchen drawer and secret places. Send some to his or her working place. Write a passionate love letter. Express your love in writing on exquisite stationery. Attach a gift certificate or a crispy P 1000 bill. Use your imagination and make it a fun surprise. And do it often.
6. DO NOT CRITICIZE, CONDEMN OR COMPLAIN! This is a NO-No. Only praise. Acknowledge the goodness in each other. There is no place for negativity in loving and lasting relationship ever! Your mate will do the right thing--- as you lead by example.
7. ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN YOUR IDEAL FIGURE. It is a gift to yourself and your mate. A healthy and attractive body also promotes a healthy relationship.
8. ALLOW YOUR PARTNER TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER LIFE. He or she has the right to determine his or her own destiny. Always respect that choice. Both of you can live your lives in your own way harmoniously. Treasure each other's differences. Do your best to make life easier and more fun for your mate.
9. GROW TOGETHER. At the same speed and direction---by sharing similar ideas and activities. This will bond you together even more while building on fond memories. (People who don't grow together will complete their relationship and move on to lead separate lives. This is why most people divorce.)
10. DO NOT BE POSSESSIVE. Don't act as though you "own" your mate. Support, encourage each other's way of living and individual interest. Be grateful in harmony.
11. TREASURE YOUR TIME TOGETHER. It could be your last. Look at it this way and you'll always appreciate each other even more. Have no reason for regrets. Spend time with each other doing all the things you both lo0ved to do. Do it now! Tomorrow mat not come so together plan now for the best of the rest of your lives.
12. IT IS OKAY TO DO WHATEVER PLEASES BOTH OF YOU. In private, there are no limits on what you can do together with each other... as long as both benefit and agree. Whatever other people think of what you do or say is none of your business! So, go ahead experiment--- and satisfy each other to the limit!
13. BE OPEN. To the ideas, experiences and relationships. This is the way for fun, growth and expansion in you lives. The more you learn together... the happier you both will be.
14. FORGIVE AND LOVE. Release the past at every moment. Live in the present. Plan for the future ---together and joyously!
15. BE FREE OF RESENTMENT, ANGER, JEALOUSY, HATRED AND ENVY TOWARD EACH OTHER. This will open both of you to even greater respect for each other. Be thankful to your mate's kindness.
16. ELIMINATE ARGUING TOTALLY. Anywhere, anytime. Especially while eating or in bed. Each person has a right to his or her opinion. Respect each other ideas, philosophy and outlook on life. Be a great listener!
17. SMILE AND LAUGH WITH EACH OTHER. A prescription for aliveness and health. Don't take yourself or your mate too seriously. Lighten up and laugh more often. Remember, your smiles are true gift to each other.
18. LOOK INTO EACH OTHER'S EYES OFTEN. See the love, truth and beauty in your mate. The more you look into each other eyes the more you will love each other more deeply! Do this daily. It's very powerful and fun.
19. TOUCH EACH OTHER TENDERLY EVERY DAY. Hug. Kiss. Caress. These are wonderful ways to show caring love. We all need it more than we care to admit!
20. DEVELOP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. Good food promotes a healthier state of mind for a more meaningful relationship. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole wheat, grains, hi-fiber, low -fat, low calorie foods. Drink more water. Get more rest. Keep yourself cleansed, nourished and balanced.
21. KEEP YOUR HOME, CAR, KITCHEN, CLOSET AND ROOM --- SIMPLE, NEAT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. This will help promote a tranquil setting for greater peace and happiness in you lives. It really works! Begin this---today!
22. DRESS YOUR BEST. Be appropriate, neat, clean and proud of you appearance. How you look especially in public--- enhances your mat's choice and appearance too.
23. SHARE IN FINANCIAL MATTERS. If you are married, communicate with each other on all you finances. If you have a family business be sure both are informed on profits, losses, expenses, etc. set your financial priorities together. This will help to strengthen your relationship which is built on trust and sharing. Enjoy building your financial future together. This is important.
24. ACCEPT EACH OTHER TOTALLY. Exactly the way both of you are. Do not try to change each other's uniqueness. Allow your mate to change if and when he or she desires. This promotes everlasting peace.
25. SAY: "I LOVE YOU". Daily, many times, especially when you wake up and before you go to sleep. Say it for the rest of your lives together. Never ever take love for granted. Express it verbally as well as with action. We all need to hear that magical phrase. It reaffirms how we feel at that moment. So fill you lives with millions of love by saying "I LOVE YOU."
1. TALK. Always in pleasant tones. No shouting or swearing at each other. Speak only positive words with gentleness and kindness. Communicate daily. This is the highest and most caring form of love.
2. WALK TOGETHER MORE. Take 30 minutes a day. To exercise, communicate, release emotions, share ideas, goals, and to clear up any misunderstandings. It's okay to hold hands, too.
3. DO NEW AND DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES TOGETHER. Enjoy a new restaurant, a different dish, a concert, a unique vacation, attend a class together--- something exciting both of you can plan and look forward to. Learn together and you'll be happier
4. GIVE EACH OTHER GIFTS OFTEN. Like a magazine subscription, a special book, a warm bath and massage, flowers, surprise experiences, favorite foods and the many other special things your mate will enjoy and get excited about.
5. WRITE LOVE NOTES. Hide them around the home--- in clothing, pockets, in the kitchen drawer and secret places. Send some to his or her working place. Write a passionate love letter. Express your love in writing on exquisite stationery. Attach a gift certificate or a crispy P 1000 bill. Use your imagination and make it a fun surprise. And do it often.
6. DO NOT CRITICIZE, CONDEMN OR COMPLAIN! This is a NO-No. Only praise. Acknowledge the goodness in each other. There is no place for negativity in loving and lasting relationship ever! Your mate will do the right thing--- as you lead by example.
7. ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN YOUR IDEAL FIGURE. It is a gift to yourself and your mate. A healthy and attractive body also promotes a healthy relationship.
8. ALLOW YOUR PARTNER TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER LIFE. He or she has the right to determine his or her own destiny. Always respect that choice. Both of you can live your lives in your own way harmoniously. Treasure each other's differences. Do your best to make life easier and more fun for your mate.
9. GROW TOGETHER. At the same speed and direction---by sharing similar ideas and activities. This will bond you together even more while building on fond memories. (People who don't grow together will complete their relationship and move on to lead separate lives. This is why most people divorce.)
10. DO NOT BE POSSESSIVE. Don't act as though you "own" your mate. Support, encourage each other's way of living and individual interest. Be grateful in harmony.
11. TREASURE YOUR TIME TOGETHER. It could be your last. Look at it this way and you'll always appreciate each other even more. Have no reason for regrets. Spend time with each other doing all the things you both lo0ved to do. Do it now! Tomorrow mat not come so together plan now for the best of the rest of your lives.
12. IT IS OKAY TO DO WHATEVER PLEASES BOTH OF YOU. In private, there are no limits on what you can do together with each other... as long as both benefit and agree. Whatever other people think of what you do or say is none of your business! So, go ahead experiment--- and satisfy each other to the limit!
13. BE OPEN. To the ideas, experiences and relationships. This is the way for fun, growth and expansion in you lives. The more you learn together... the happier you both will be.
14. FORGIVE AND LOVE. Release the past at every moment. Live in the present. Plan for the future ---together and joyously!
15. BE FREE OF RESENTMENT, ANGER, JEALOUSY, HATRED AND ENVY TOWARD EACH OTHER. This will open both of you to even greater respect for each other. Be thankful to your mate's kindness.
16. ELIMINATE ARGUING TOTALLY. Anywhere, anytime. Especially while eating or in bed. Each person has a right to his or her opinion. Respect each other ideas, philosophy and outlook on life. Be a great listener!
17. SMILE AND LAUGH WITH EACH OTHER. A prescription for aliveness and health. Don't take yourself or your mate too seriously. Lighten up and laugh more often. Remember, your smiles are true gift to each other.
18. LOOK INTO EACH OTHER'S EYES OFTEN. See the love, truth and beauty in your mate. The more you look into each other eyes the more you will love each other more deeply! Do this daily. It's very powerful and fun.
19. TOUCH EACH OTHER TENDERLY EVERY DAY. Hug. Kiss. Caress. These are wonderful ways to show caring love. We all need it more than we care to admit!
20. DEVELOP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. Good food promotes a healthier state of mind for a more meaningful relationship. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole wheat, grains, hi-fiber, low -fat, low calorie foods. Drink more water. Get more rest. Keep yourself cleansed, nourished and balanced.
21. KEEP YOUR HOME, CAR, KITCHEN, CLOSET AND ROOM --- SIMPLE, NEAT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. This will help promote a tranquil setting for greater peace and happiness in you lives. It really works! Begin this---today!
22. DRESS YOUR BEST. Be appropriate, neat, clean and proud of you appearance. How you look especially in public--- enhances your mat's choice and appearance too.
23. SHARE IN FINANCIAL MATTERS. If you are married, communicate with each other on all you finances. If you have a family business be sure both are informed on profits, losses, expenses, etc. set your financial priorities together. This will help to strengthen your relationship which is built on trust and sharing. Enjoy building your financial future together. This is important.
24. ACCEPT EACH OTHER TOTALLY. Exactly the way both of you are. Do not try to change each other's uniqueness. Allow your mate to change if and when he or she desires. This promotes everlasting peace.
25. SAY: "I LOVE YOU". Daily, many times, especially when you wake up and before you go to sleep. Say it for the rest of your lives together. Never ever take love for granted. Express it verbally as well as with action. We all need to hear that magical phrase. It reaffirms how we feel at that moment. So fill you lives with millions of love by saying "I LOVE YOU."
Monday, July 14, 2008
Song Lyrics: Angels Brought Me Here
Sung by: Guy Sebastian
It's been a long and winding journey, but i'm finally here tonight
Picking up the pieces, and walking back into the light
Into the sunset of your glory, where my heart and future lies
There's nothing like that feeling, when i look into your eyes...
My dreams came true, when i found you
I found you, my miracle...
If you could see, what i see, that you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Standing here before you, feels like i've been born again
Every breath is your love, every heartbeat speaks your name...
My dreams came true, right here in front of you
My miracle...
If you could see, what i see, you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Brought me here to be with you,
I'll be forever grateful (oh forever Faithful)
My dreams came true
When I found you
My miracle...
If you could see, what i see, you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Yes they brought me here...
If you could feel, the tenderness i feel...
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
It's been a long and winding journey, but i'm finally here tonight
Picking up the pieces, and walking back into the light
Into the sunset of your glory, where my heart and future lies
There's nothing like that feeling, when i look into your eyes...
My dreams came true, when i found you
I found you, my miracle...
If you could see, what i see, that you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Standing here before you, feels like i've been born again
Every breath is your love, every heartbeat speaks your name...
My dreams came true, right here in front of you
My miracle...
If you could see, what i see, you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Brought me here to be with you,
I'll be forever grateful (oh forever Faithful)
My dreams came true
When I found you
My miracle...
If you could see, what i see, you're the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Yes they brought me here...
If you could feel, the tenderness i feel...
You would know, it would be clear, that angels brought me here...
Angels
The past weeks had been difficult for me. Luckily, I got 4 friends who helped me in overcoming my tumultuous journey. They were there and they guided me back to the right path... the path that seemed to be so dark that I could not see my way. They lighted up my direction and helped me see things clearly. One friend reminded me of my old self. Another one showed me what unconditional love really means. The other 2 assisted me back to my faith. So, here I am now, back on my feet, ready to face again the challenges of this life. And, I would like to thank my angels, Bem, Mel, Tata & Jay. They helped me get through all of these. They served as God's instruments, and, indeed, they are heaven sent.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Best Friend Forever
I am blessed with a friend who never fails to bring a smile to me even during those tearful days. He is there when I least expects it, as if he knew that I needed someone. He once played a major role in my life. But with some twist of fate, he was the one who inflicted those pains on me. But despite that fact, he can still lighten my mood and makes me laugh my heart out. I know... He will always be a part of me. And he certainly have a special place in my heart... forever!
The Marks of the Past
Ever wonder why we learned things the hard way? I did last night and it left me puzzled the whole night. Why do things have to happen that way? Why can't we learn it by the so-called soft way? Maybe, because the hard way leaves a mark way deeper into our hearts. Or maybe, because when we're down, we have nowhere to go but up and that way, we gather all what remains of us after. The pain we felt taught us not to commit the same things again. It made us stronger and wiser. We just can't forget things that engraved marks on us and made us the person that we are right now. Whether good or bad, we are what we are, because of the things that we have gone through. But it is really up to us on how we respond to them, negatively or positively. It is our choice, so don't blame your experiences if you chose to fill your hearts with hatred and bitterness. Look who's talking...
Saturday, June 21, 2008
What are the symptoms of depression?
People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.
Symptoms include:
* Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
* Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
* Irritability, restlessness
* Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
* Fatigue and decreased energy
* Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
* Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
* Overeating, or appetite loss
* Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
* Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
Symptoms include:
* Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
* Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
* Irritability, restlessness
* Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
* Fatigue and decreased energy
* Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
* Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
* Overeating, or appetite loss
* Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
* Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
Unexplained Exhaustion
I've never felt this exhausted in my whole life...not physically, but emotionally. It drained my energy to the highest level and made it hard for me to cope up with things. Most of the time, i tend to deny it, but things came out of proportion before i could even do something about it. And now, I can feel the burden on my shoulders getting heavier each day, and they are pushing me down on my knees. I'm not sure until when can I carry this... It is starting to eat what remains of me.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Coldness in Second Chances
People tend to ask for second chances, whether in work or in relationships. We give them if we believe that there's something more we can do about it. Second chances may worked sometimes, but we need to put much effort on it. As for me, I don't know. I'm not so positive about this. Actually, I'm quite skeptical about this. I just can't help it, but there will still be a room for doubts in my mind. I wish i could erase them just as easily as I erase writings on a paper. I wish that i could be more optimistic and ecstatic about it. I wish that i could just leave the past behind me. Sadly and confusedly, I cannot and I don't know why. Maybe, they are right. Maybe, I need to do some thinking and lots of soul searching. Maybe, I need the spaces, too... to be able to realize things that can truly make me happy. Happiness seems to elude me lately. I am starting to feel that it doesn't exist anymore in this heart, not even in mind. My heart has been wrapped with so much coldness for quite some time now. And sometimes, i wonder when will this ice melts. Hopefully soon, before bitterness will devour me. Wishfully too, in time, I could forget things and totally give you the second chance that you are asking and start anew.
How FRIENDSHIP works for me
I always value friendship. I had few but i can say that they are for keeps... for a lifetime. Like any other relationships, there are struggles to make it worked. But, I always give my heart on it. Always making sure that no matter what, they can count on me... through thick and thin, as the song goes. And i guess, lucky you if you're one of them. Or rather, poor you, for i won't leave you on your own fight. I am a friend who will move mountains to be with a friend in need. Just call me, and I will be there.
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