LOVING & LIVING @ 2009

New year signifies new beginnings,restarting anew,having new mindset on different aspects of our lives...feeling positive to take a step everyday. Really, new year brings us new vigor, zest and enthusiasm to face our daily living.
For the past 37 years of existence , planning ahead made me feel good but the year 2008 changed my perspective in life. Then, I always wish for material satisfaction and greater heights to soar in my career. 2008 had me on hold and thoughts of what I have done in my life and where I am now and where do I want to be for the coming years filled my mind.
And for the first time in my busy life, I realize that plans that I prayed and surrendered to the Lord have greater impacts and they are the ones that make me smile and be thankful.
I learned to appreciate my daily existence, the quiet moments , the laughters and smiles of my loved ones, the happiness of loving myself more.
I learned to give and share. Getting the warmth of joys whenever receivers appreciate what I have given.
I love the unexpected lessons and inspirations I learned from the stories of different people I encountered in my workplace , malls, vans and places I am visiting.
Indeed , there are so many wonderful factors when we become simple in mind, heart and soul. And this 2009, I want to open whatever surprises God will bring in my doorsteps...

THE MYSTIC OF MONDAY

Pause for awhile and think if your mondays affect your weekly moods and happenings...there!!

Now , this thought comes into my mind as I sat here in front of the computer and thinking of my follow-up schedules and why it is not so productive. Then I blamed it for my Monday eventful morning which was not so-good but turn out right eventually afterwards. Then the next day, it was another not so-good day ...so I asked myself,does Monday sets the mood??

I can't find the answers because I know that we make our own stories daily but then what's the pull of Monday over our weeks events??

Maybe you have answers...share it.

HOW TO SEE STRESS POSITIVELY

Everyday, stress

is constantly hovering around us.Ready to set in its clawing fingers to our state of the mind. Confusing us, paralysing us and stopping us to move forward. Sometimes however, it shoves us to action without planning ahead. STRESSFUL...isn't it??

But we can better manage stress if we know ourselves better. Our strengths and weaknesses ;and how we face our battles everyday.

First, take one day at a time.Live now. Enjoy, work and gather the positive accomplishments and learn from the unfortunate events in a day.

Second, have a Journal to write down your thoughts, your experiences, your problems and the solutions you applied to resolve each situation at hand.
Third,prepare yourself for tomorrow by ending the day with an intimate talk with our Creator who would love to hear our words of thanks. HE is ready to give us more strength, inspiration and more ideas to use our talents to create a contented life.

And finally, let stress become a sort of driving energy to enhance our ability to face the bigger tasks ahead...because life is a series of challenging experiences. So make it an ally not an enemy.

REAL HAPPINESS

Are you happy?This is one question that oftentimes makes us pause for a second before answering.Then as we answer positively,there is that nagging voice inside our mind telling us to really think and ponder whether we are really happy.

Happiness depends upon our own yardstick. Some defines it with assets and financial success;others with personal achievements and then those who simply say that I find happiness in simple things that happen in my daily existence.

Lucky are those people who have smiles plastered on their lips because they are happy. Their eyes sparkle because their hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the bountiful blessings that showered their lives.Their minds are full with great ideas contributing to the beauty of the world.Their souls and spirits are uplifted towards God's glory.

But how can we be like them? Start by SURRENDERING.To the will of the Highest.WORK.Towards your mission in the world by using your gifts of talents and strength.SHARE.Your wealth of experiences to those who are looking for inspirations.Finally,PRAY. For more strength,more work, more chances to share and feel the essence of real happiness flowing within and towards others.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE DOING NOTHING

This question caught my attention when I heard renowned spiritual speaker Bo Sanchez (www.bosanchez.ph) asked this mind-tickler question in his audience and it made me smile when I heard him relating some of the common answers like "I"m doing nothing but watching my favorite tv show", " Oh nothing just reading" etcetera.

See... are we really doing nothing??Are we focusing on resting and recharging our energies?? Your answer is as good as mine.

We are in constant motion of doing doing doing anything even if we know we have to pause and stop and do nothing!!

Reason maybe is our quest to seize every minute and make it productive . Or that our leisure time is supposed to become a time to nourish our minds, to add knowledge , to entertain ourselves or maybe to tire ourselves more so we can fall asleep and that's the time we are really resting??

Nothing to do??? Check this out!!

WHAT MATTERS MOST

The daily grinds of life teach me a lot of things . Lessons that I often took for granted then but now help me in refocusing my life direction.

Reality check... I am now a single mother and shaping my new career in marketing and consultancy alongside with my radio job which I just do partime now. It didn't make me wealthy hahaha..But gives me a rich connection and network of clients and friends who are helping me in my new ventures. A lot of things are running in my mind now, due to the idea of consolidating my skills and talents to do tri-media production... It gives me sleepless nights especially with financial needs my projects would take.

What keeps me going?? First, the POSITIVE feeling that I am in the right track. This is what I want really, the idea of working freelance and earning more . It's frightening to be on my own but then I have a wonderful and trusted partner in my life ventures... GOD. Why would I worry when He owns everything in this world.

Second, the realization of a DREAM to contribute in my community. Not just words and ideas coming through airwaves but connect with the readers in more ways possible. It makes me alive, SPIRITED and challenged to pursue my dream.

Finally, it is for my son Jonerec ... my strength and inspiration.

A NEW BEGINNING

Why NEW BEGINNING? Well, it’s a refocusing of what I want to do in life. Armed with what I learned for 36 years of existence , I believe that I can manage to become a better person . Not that I am bad hehehe but I had share of mistakes, failures and embarassments. One cannot stay at the bottom forever and I won’t definitely use the cloak of weakness and pity to be there when in fact the most wonderful reality in living is seeing the world at the top.

Where to find the strength to swim upward? FAITH is the key. Surrender to the power of God Almighty . I let Him guide my everyday tasks. I talk to Him . I pray for strength , patience and inspiration to follow His ways. It’s an amazing discovery because His ways are guilt-free, light & easy and more than what you expect.

The change of attitude follows. A stronger self emerges minus the not-so-good habits. I become more positive , looking forward to open the new day’s surprises and achievements no matter how small or simple it is, I know it’s part of the whole new package of a NEW BEGINNING for me.