TURNING THOUGHTS INTO POSITIVE ONES: ON HOT AND COLD DAYS

Rainy and windy days are here again! I just savor the coolness of the air as I walked home from work earlier this morning. It looked like it was going to become stronger but I just ignored it and feel the wind sweep through my face and swaying my hair in different directions.

A weather this extreme always remind me of a time wherein I joined my parents' activity ( I forgot if it was a fellowship among couples or just a recollection seminar in our parish). Anyway, one of the teachings I could never forget then was how we should approach every situation we fell into. One example the speaker pointed was when it comes to weather conditions.

Often, we would wish for what was not there. We even complain for such condition and eventually end up complaining again! For example, if it feels too cold , we complain and wished for the sun and if it's too hot, we grumble again and would wish for rain! But what was the one thing that struck me most and I have often practiced it myself was when he taught us ( or something like that ) how to approach God when it comes to weather conditions. This might not be how it sounded but at least the thought is there:

Whenever we feel warm with the hot weather, just say, "How warm is your love, Lord..it's really hot!" and whenever we feel cold, "Thank you for the cool wind that reminded me of Your Spirit's presence in us!"

That's it! No If's , No But's! I know, it's easier said than done but all we have to do is just practice and eventually find out for ourselves that we look at life more brighter and promising than ever! We only have to start and do it.

Cheers! :-)

Turning Negative Thoughts into Positive Ones

Who would want to be negative all the time?  I for one, never like even the idea of it. But due to some circumstances in our lives, it is really inexcusable that we can think about it and more often than not, it would happen even if we don't want to. However, there are techniques to turning negative thoughts into positive ones .

Here's an example:

1) Whenever I want to have a safer travel: I should say, "I have a Safe Trip" instead of saying, "I will not meet an accident"

2)To get more sales: I should say, "People listen and buy from me." instead of "I will not be rejected"

3) On being punctual: I should say, "I will be early." instead of " I will not be late".

These are just few of the examples I could give as of now. So, why should I prefer the first statements instead of the latter ones? Simple. It affirms us positively. According to one of  the videos of The Secret, the universe does not really recognize the "not, don't, wrong, etc or all other negative statements..it will just recognize the words after it..most likely, we will really get what we ask for especially those words I highlighted and in Italic form..Let us guard our words and turn our negative thoughts to positive ones by simply removing the don'ts, wrongs, nots and no's. as much as possible. Believe me, it worked for me but as of now, I still have to work more on it.

I decided to share one of the videos (although this is not specifically the one I've watched) and hope it helps. This is courtesy of course from The Secret. Enjoy! :-)

SLEEPLESS SATURDAY: GK ACTIVITY AND HOUSEHOLD

Yesterday was a tiring yet productive and fulfilling day as I went right after the shift to a Gawad Kalinga Activity in GK-Lexmark Village, Minglanilla, Cebu that was also attended by the US Navy Personnel who were aboard USS Russell and docked in Cebu to participate in Fil-Am partnership activities where GK was one of their itineraries. Together with them of course were the ever dynamic employees of Lexmark International Philippines, Inc. (LIPI), Lexmark Development and Research Corp. (LRDC) and another name of their subsidiary that I forgot to take note. The Lexmark Executives were there too. [Image] GK local volunteers together with US Navy Volunteers In collaboration with Lexmark, was the Cebu Provincial Government (who donated the land years ago) headed by our very own Gov. Gwen Garcia. Most of all, the US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas was also there. The last but not the least whom I believe were the most important and the main purpose of the visit were the GK Minglanilla Homeowners who were actively participating before, during and after the GK activity that took place. 

GK Local volunteers together with Lexmark and US Navy Volunteers
 from  USS Russell Naval Ship

I thought I was just one of the spectators who will witness the unforgettable event but was not surprised that I was requested to take some pictures of the ongoing activities. Anyhow, all ended well as everyone went home with a big smile and heavy stomach after a sumptuous lunch. I was not able to join in serving the Parents Forum because I was the host for my household prayer meeting in Singles for Christ which started around past five.


 After I left the site, I went straight to the mall to buy some ingredients for the food that I’ll serve for the meeting. It was easier said than done since it took me almost two hours to finish my experiment which by the way, was not perfected because the noodles was not that al dente and the salsa was not as what I expected to taste. In fairness, the sauce was quite well mixed. Nevertheless, my household mates appreciated the efforts (thank you ladies!).  We did a brief yet fruitful catching up and sharing. Although short and there were only three of us, we were thankful we pushed through because we get to speak out again among ourselves.


 My day did not end there because I did some quick bonding time with my god child who is living with us  whom together with the rest of the people in our home, we have been helping develop her growing skills as she prepares to turn 1 next month.


 I was planning to check the web after that but decided to relax for a bit as I watched TV and eventually dozed off. I woke up and realized that it’s my 3rd day already of not checking the internet and my e-mails! After taking a quick shower, I decided not to sleep yet ‘coz I can’t miss taking account what I’ve gone through today. Oh, another thing that snapped me was that I have been awake for more than 24 hours now as I write this. Still, the muscle ache (for too much  standing) and sun tan was well worth it! :-)




Image courtesy of Mikyu Maglasang

E-Book vs Audio Book

It was during the release of the Harry Potter Book 5 that I discovered e-books. I've read it in an e-book. It was convenient for me because I can read it in the office computer whenever I need to have a break at work. But, it was draining to the eyes so I also needed to get a break once in a while at reading. In 2009, a friend introduced me to audio books. This time, I was hooked to the Twilight Saga. Even if I bought the books, I also got hold of the audio books so I listen to Book 3 and 4. It considered it also a self-training of my listening skills since I was about to go on training in a call center which would really require such skill. 

However, audio books are more pricey than e-books. So, I opt e-books still unless someone is giving it to me as a gift. But with technology evolving, e-book readers were created and thus, it does not hurt much to the eyes anymore when you read through an e-book reader! Kindle was probably the first E-book Reader from Amazon which was followed by Barnes and Noble's NOOK. I only got a glimpse of the Kindle because one friend is also selling it here in the Philippines. Now, Kindle and Nook are not just e-book gadgets but it has evolved again into an application!Anyone who would wants to read an e-book at the comfort of their PC's, Mac, Iphone, Ipad, Ipods, Android and Smartphones with an E-book reader format can simply download the apps of Kindle or Nook. That way, they need not add another gadget in their bag.

Anyway, so which would I really prefer? I should say I still love reading more than listening yet I need to improve my listening skills as well. For now, I choose which ever is available. Just make sure that it has the same content with the published physical book 'coz it might be a fake. 

Cheers! :-)

A Summary of A Long Weekend

My 5-day vacation is indeed the most productive week I've ever had. On the 1st day of this month, I attended our 1st real estate meeting from my broker company with a few tips from our lead brokers, a business opportunity meeting that will lead to a promising healthier lifestyle as well!. The next day, was spent having quality time with a friend who was about to depart for another country in a few hours then and the rest was spent ogling on the computer screen posting and asking questions on a new-found career/sideline. I called it a night after a Yoga Thai Massage! Yesterday, I devoted my time to spirituality as I joined the Divine Mercy Group going to Our Lady of Remedios in  Odlot, Bogo City in a mass and procession on barefoot which was quite fulfilling and sweat-dripping but was really worth it. Today, I feel all the more that my day is still productive as I attended Part II of the Stock Market and Mutual Funds Investment Mastery Seminar and I claim and pray that I will find a way to raise the initial investment as well as the one-time fee. Checking my e-mail and posting again completes my day and of course, writing this blog! Tomorrow's plan will be getting a hari trim, claiming my NBI clearance which is already way past overdue and hopefully get again another massage.

So, that's it for my week-long holiday and after that, I'm gonna brace myself again for work and get ready to set appointments and generate interests to our leads!

Cheers! :-)