They say you are the master of the universe, yes that is true in my opinion. Your knowledge of who you are will help you understand the things you have control of. They are innate within acquired since childhood or through the environment you grew up with, which helped shaped your personality. It could be the positive personality trait or the negative one. Learning to live in the present moment regardless of your limitations will help you live in a holistic manner. Nothing wrong to strive to look into every opportunity for growth while toning down if not eradicating the less wholesome aura that will bring about a remarkable person you hope to achieve someday. Aim for perfection without being judgmental. No expectations, widen your horizon, and keep loving!
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Loyalty to the Person
Webster dictionary defines the meaning of the word loyal as faithful. We often hear people talk about others behind their backs whether casually in jest or purely for fun sake. We may not mean what we say but the true essence of what we want to drive at – is to enjoy ridiculing people or making fun of them at their expense all too often without them being aware of it. Call it sense of humor if you may say it but in reality, we spread negative energy. It is injustice to the person absent before us and surely defenseless at any situation given point in time.
Perhaps this is part of human nature, which is for anyone to speak against one another whether good or bad. It may be patronizing or judgmental but it definitely does not sound right. I am guilty of this too, so no one is spared at the moment. We all have our moments especially when we are feeling down and the person we want to talk about, has hurt us or caused us one way or the other – even at some point in time, really like kind of a personal injury. Some would also justify their reasons for doing so as a way to ventilate their emotions and speak up continuously maligning the persons who have hurt or annoyed them. No matter how difficult it may be, we have to have a share of the burden of others. In a way, we help the suffering humanity in our own mysterious or little ways if you know what I mean. But it does not help all the more if we talk further behind his or her back. It only adds fuel to the fire as they say. The negative vibe or energy does not bear fruit in itself, now or never will be in life.
But have you ever come across a person who loves to talk about other people most if not all the time? It seems like that fellow has nothing better to do but to malign others and elevate just himself or herself; what more than show he is politically correct all the time. There seems a never ending flow of back biting here and there. But the truth is, what goes around comes around as the well-known guru advocates. We may not know it but surely the time will come for a day to recompense. It may not be today or tomorrow but the stage will definitely take toll on that the person. He or she will be in for trouble no matter when comes a day of reckoning.
It does not mean to say you are the type of person who is confrontational, it just mean being a person of integrity. But you do not want to waste time on useless conversations that does not bear good fruit in itself. Or in plain simple terms, it means being loyal to the person you are present with. You speak to the person if need be about what you need to air out or if you have an issue that needs to be resolved or want some clarifications so that you end up having a win-win situation where both parties are happy in the end.
Yes, it truly wise to better confront the person if need be when there is a cause for us to do. It takes a lot of courage and strength to do it and the truth is, most people are not that kind of individuals who would be able to speak up and face the person courageously to face the challenge. But, we will be more appreciated if we are able to speak up amicably and say our piece with the right intentions at the right time and place of course. It may sound stupid or silly for some as they would not want to take risks because of fear of facing the music or being chastised or may perhaps be scared that it may even redound to them what they have talked about. And it may happen sometimes, we need to walk away and just keep the sacred moment. Be still as they say. Learn to be silent and treasure the sacredness of the present moment when we do not have to say anything. It will teach us perhaps to listen more not just to the voice of our within but also to the call of the given situation.
The moral of my story is again a plea not to add so much chaos in the world, bad enough with so many natural or man-made catastrophes. So as the famous song goes – let us help make the world a better place to live while we are still alive.
26.6.2013
AN INVITATION
Foreword on the new book, 365 Days on the Isle of Wight
The philosophy within the pages of this book ~ which covers 365 days of a whole year, is as endearing as a lover’s prayer, where the lover is a lover of the world in which we live.
Here we have a writer who is slowly assimilating; attuning to new surroundings and in the process, is finding peace within her and feels the need to reach out to others while attempting to outline a path that secures a fruitful happiness for them, in all aspects of existence on earth and beyond.
We are presented with a year’s contemplation, usefully employed and worthy of the readers’ attention. It can be read and re-read or picked at random to search for valid points of peaceful enlightenment.
Colin A. E. Arnold
Chairman, Isle of Wight Writer’s Circle
Doing Nothing
What a long day! Am tired bumming around absolutely doing nothing. Pretty much just relaxing and watching TV. I find this so boring and it makes me all the more tired and bored to death. Guess it is how to spend my time that will really make a difference. Time to switch to something creative and spend time reading. Thank God for that!
Learning a new skill
What’s it like to learn a new skill? First the goal is there along with the challenge to focus and attain what needs to be achieved. It is always fulfilling when you are able to do so mainly for oneself then for the people around or so called circle of influence.
Haay, the process can be tedious and frustrating sometimes but that is natural especially when being gutsy to be introduced to something new and put into practice what needs to be learned!
Godluck and lots of dosh to save to have that dream of being able to drive someday!
Understanding Being a Mother
‘Mother knows best’ can be a myth and too often taken in the wrong context especially by our very own children. She is just like any normal human being subject to imperfections due to erroneous zones. What more, too often with the kids involved or events happened that cause the loopholes here and there. But these are situations where we can grow as parents. No disrespect to our kids, we can learn from them and it is so humbling if we are open. Then we certainly would enjoy life with them. Sharing or bonding time with our love ones is a source of practical rythmic evolution amidst the fear of the present cyber world.
GROW IN GRACE AND CHARACTER
Love this motto since I was seven years old. The adage, ‘to grow in grace and character’ puts me in the right perspective all the time and keep me grounded all these years. I like the attitude of being in touch within and the kind of person who is always striving and moving whether at home, at work or at play. Upward, downward or at a standstill, it gives me motivation to perfect myself in this age of cosmopolitan world. Having a positive spirit and aura, I believe I emulate the good in others as well vice versa. Even if it can be a struggle sometimes, this is what makes my life like a jigzaw puzzle, whereby I try to work on the bits and pieces no matter how tricky or hard it may seem to be.
Amazon.com: My Journey Through Life with God e/Book: Mary Magdalene R. Santos-Boudreaux: Kindle Store
The impact of book launching
Book launch is supposed to get the hype in lieu of a new volume edition in order to catch the attention of the social media. It is supposed to bring awareness to anyone who may see the personal relevance of the book in their lives. Or maybe grasp the difference between an autobiography and a mere run of the mill type of book that adds to the growing number of great book of our times. The impact then will entice them to buy the book and hunger to know what it is all about.
But it all depends on the aspect of marketability. How you have reached to as many people inviting them to attend this event can make an outstanding positive outcome of the gathering. It pays to know a lot of people and how they have impacted your personhood in their day to day living enough to give in to your invitation.