12 Laws of Karma

-THE GREAT LAW -
"As you sow, so shall you reap". This is also known as the "Law of Cause and Effect".
Whatever we put out in the Universe is what comes back to us.
If what we want is Happiness, Peace, Love, Friendship...Then we should BE Happy, Peaceful, Loving and a True Friend.

-THE LAW OF CREATION -
Life doesn't just HAPPEN, it requires our participation.
We are one with the Universe, both inside and out.
Whatever surrounds us gives us clues to our inner state.
BE yourself, and surround yourself with what you want to have present in your Life.

-THE LAW OF HUMILITY -
What you refuse to accept, will continue for you.
If what we see is an enemy, or someone with a character trait that we find to be negative,
then we ourselves are not focused on a higher level of existence.

-THE LAW OF GROWTH -
"Wherever you go, there you are".
For us to GROW in Spirit, it is we who must change - and not the people, places or things around us.
The only given we have in our lives is OURSELVES
and that is the only factor we have control over.
When we change who and what we are within our heart
our life follows suit and changes too.

-THE LAW OF RESPONSIBILITY -
Whenever there is something wrong in my life,
there is something wrong in me.
We mirror what surrounds us - and what surrounds us mirrors us; this is a Universal Truth.
We must take responsibility what is in our life.

-THE LAW OF CONNECTION -
Even if something we do seems inconsequential,
it is very important that it gets done as everything in the Universe is connected.
Each step leads to the next step, and so forth and so on.
Someone must do the initial work to get a job done.
Neither the first step nor the last are of greater significance,
As they were both needed to accomplish the task.
Past - Present - Future
They are all connected...

-THE LAW OF FOCUS - 

You can not think of two things at the same time.
When our focus is on Spiritual Values, it is impossible for us to have lower thoughts such as greed or anger.

-THE LAW OF GIVING AND HOSPITALITY -
If you believe something to be true,
then sometime in your life
you will be called upon to demonstrate that particular truth.
Here is where we put what we CLAIM that we have learned,
into actual PRACTICE.

-THE LAW OF HERE AND NOW -
Looking backward to examine what was,
prevents us from being totally in the HERE AND NOW.
Old thoughts, old patterns of behavior, old dreams...
Prevent us from having new ones.

-THE LAW OF CHANGE -
History repeats itself until we learn the lessons that we need to change our path.

-THE LAW OF PATIENCE AND REWARD - 

All Rewards require initial toil.Rewards of lasting value require patient and persistent toil.
True joy follows doing what we're suppose to be doing, and waiting for the reward to come in on it's own time.

-THE LAW OF SIGNIFICANCE AND INSPIRATION -
You get back from something whatever YOU have put into it.
The true value of something is a direct result of
the energy and intent that is put into it.

**** Just sharing something I found on my friends' wall on Facebook... very nice

Comings and Goings

A lot is happening in my life right now
It's like a transition period....
Anyways, i'll find time to write one of these days and share,,,,

Mixed emotions,,, happy, sad, excited... I don't know
Is it my hormones? Is this what being 40 brings? Hahaha

Photo Shoot

Hubby's Birthday

Last February 15 was hubby's 43rd Birthday,

I was on leave so we celebrated the day together.

We went out on a "Date".....

First we went for a massage at Banahaw Heals Spa at Tunasan, Muntinlupa City

It was our first time, so we don't know what to expect.

Hubby's built is muscled because he lifts weights almost everyday.

So, he wanted a heavy massage.

Good thing we were not disappointed by the service,

We both had women attendants but they were good.

The service was also cheap so we gave extra tip for their good service.

After the massage, we went to SM Tunasan to eat lunch,

It was almost 2pm so, we were hungry!

I bought the Chefbowl Honey Garlic Chicken of Chowking

and ate with him at KFC with his order of his favorite Two Piece Hot and Crispy KFC Chicken.

After lunch we went around the mall and outside too,

along the street of Muntinlupa.

We went inside the St. Peregrine Parish Church before going home.

All in all, it was a "Date to Remember"

Dream BIG

No one is too young to dream BIG, nor

Too Old to Dream BIG....

There is no time limit in starting a dream,

Whether you are 40, 50, 60 or 70...

You are the only one who can limit your capacity.

But once you decide to do something,

No matter your age,

No matter your current state,

No matter all the problems that may come your way,

You can start reaching for your DREAM!

Hubby is planning something Big....

And I know things may seem hard, or I know things will be hard

Especially on him....

But I told him that if he really wants this, then we, his family, will support him all the way.

This is his passion,

This is where his best comes out,

It will totally be a waste if he will not pursue it at this time....

I told him, don't let the problems you see now be a hindrance to your goal

But let it inspire you to fully utilize your abilities.

Life Is What You Make It

There are times when I pray to the Lord:

"Please lead me where you want to take me....

Show me now the place where you are molding me to be into."

I know He has plans for us.

We are not in this world without a reason.

There are times when I feel I am in a limbo,

Not knowing where I am going.

Then I offer myself to the Lord

and tell Him:

"Your will be done!"

Love sometimes wants to do us a great favor: hold us upside down and shake all the nonsense out.

Your love

Should never be offered to the mouth of a stranger,

Only to someone who has the valor and daring

To cut pieces of their soul off with a knife

Then weave them into a blanket

To protect you.

Source

Vespa Scooters

I have this thought about riding a Vespa Scooter,
Ever since I saw one somewhere in BF Homes...
I thought, i'd have one of those!!!

I missed riding a motorcycle or a scooter,
We lost several already along the years.
Well, at first it was a thankful thing because I don't get nervous anymore when the sons are not at home and I know that they are using the bikes.
A lot of accidents happen using those bikes.
Some of their friends already died in their Mio....

I decided to check the price of the Vespa online
And wow! was I shocked!
The cash price is Php245,000.00
Hmph!!!! Too much!
For this price, i'd rather buy a car....

My dream car/s right now...
Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Elantra

My 40th Birthday

Yesterday was my 40th Birthday...

They say Life Begins at 40!
Well, maybe it does... not technically though
As a personal reflection,
I believe that when they say that life begins at 40...
It just means that at this point you have already gone thru a lot things in life...
Pains, happiness, sadness, anger, frustrations, hope, faith, depression,,,,
Feeling down then feeling hopeful again, the cycle continues...
Therefore you already know what life is all about...
And so you will be able to enjoy Life more from this time!!!

The day before my birthday, my friend Gie texted me hoping I would have a blast on my birthday.
I told her I hope so too, but unfortunately I don't have the resources (money)
Then later on in the day, hubby got his money (which we thought he'll get next week)
Blessings of all blessings!

So on my birthday yesterday, hubby prepared a Feast for me!
Hahaha,,, not really a feast but it was great and he did all the marketing...
We didn't invite anyone actually, it was just "if ever someone comes",,,
My sons' girlfriends were here in the morning,
Although my eldest daughter was at work, it was her first day with Anlene...
Then early evening my officemates came
And we went to Annielyns' house where I brought some pulutan to celebrate her new house too...
We stayed until 9:30pm there...

I went home and enjoyed the rest of the night with hubby,,,

Surely, Life Begins at Forty!!!

Be Still

When I was sick and feeling weak at the hospital last month,
it occurred to me once again how we do not hold our own life....

But on a different angle we are still responsible for our life,
Firstly because I would not have high BP if I were careful of my food intake.
If I live a healthy lifestyle...

But then, anytime we could pass away... anytime...
And I believe that we do have our own time to live and to die.

So we should live our life the way we want to,
Not the way others wants us to.
I believe we should do the things that makes us happy.
And avoid those that gives us stress!

This is also true with the people we have in our life.
We should keep close the people who makes us happy,
and avoid those that makes us angry or sad....

Sometimes we have to Be Still for a while....
To think and value our existence...
Why are we alive?
For whom are we living for?
Why do we wake up everyday?
Why do we do the things that we do?
Are we doing the right things?
or are we just doing the things we do because we have to?
The most important question is are you HAPPY with your LIFE?

I know happiness is a vast thing...
But it's what keeps us going...
Sadness, anger, frustration, depression, stress...
these things drains us...

kills us eventually....

Mitral Valve Prolapse

• Mitral valve prolapse (mitral valve prolapse) is the most common heart valve abnormality.

• Most patients with mitral valve prolapse have no symptoms and require no treatment.

• Mitral valve prolapse can be associated with fatigue and/or palpitations, migraine headaches.

• Mitral valve prolapse can often be detected by a doctor during examination of the heart. mitral valve prolapse can be confirmed with an echocardiogram.

• Patients with mitral valve prolapse are usually given antibiotics prior to any procedure which might introduce bacteria into the bloodstream, including dental work and minor surgery.

During my Doctor's visit, I found out I have MVP.
The doc says it is a congenital disease, one which you have since birth.

Anyways, says also that it's not that serious....
Just some precautions.

I want

Someone sent me this message:

I want to see you glow

from head to toe

watch you laugh so hard

because I said a joke

I want to love you

like nobody has

think about the future with me

and forget about the past

I want to ease your soul

and open up your mind

give you a spin on life

and make everything fine

I want to look into your eyes

and feel your heart

give you everything you need

I won't stop, once I start

I want to hold you tight

and brush the hair from your face

Whisper, "I love you" in your ear

and feel your heart start to race

I want to give you a piece of me

that nobody else has

I'll wipe away the tears

after I said words, I could never take back

I want everything with you baby

and this is our chance

So lets stay close

hand in hand

So lovely....

Hypertension

Facebook Profiles:


Me:
‎8:45pm 170/110
9:15pm 150/90
10:00pm 130/90
Thank you Ate Liyan Correa.....
Gonna sleep now... Good night! 
Love you all!!! 
God bless.... ♥ ♥ ♥


Obet:
‎2:45am awhile ago my dear bea accompanied by leanne,jan2 and nikko to asian medical ctr...well she called up nsa er na sya. sana gumaling agad sakit nya. Godbless!


good news po! as of 9am bea told me the dr gave her clearance with 130/70 bp...pwede na sya umuwi. to follow strict food diet,exercise and have a regular check up by her cardio. meron nadagdag na meds as her maintenance...
well salamat ate leanne,janjan and nikko!
maasahan na mga kids ko...thanks God!


Me:
Thank you po for all your concern... ♥ ♥ ♥
All is well now, just have to gain back my strength....
I even went jogging yesterday morning,, hahaha!

Was brought to Asian Hospital with Liyan Correa at 2am kanina,
Thanks to Kuya Janjan Correa's friend BOB and Nikko Cojuangco Ayala....
Discharged from the hospital at 10:30am.

Have to see my Cardiologist tomorrow (a long overdue task),,,
God is good all the time!

Lesson Learned

Lesson learned:

Always have a backup plan, 

just don't be someone else's ... ♥ ♥ ♥

In our life, we often meet people who touches us in different ways.

Just recently I met people who I thought were true people telling true stories.

Maybe it's because by nature, I trust too easily.... or maybe they are really good in deceiving people with lies.

One night I dreamed of a white and yellow phyton, 

I was in a house with friends (kinda), one of the man has a pet phyton who was so friendly and it was crawling from my back, shoulders...
until it took my whole right hand in its' mouth payfully at first.... 
when suddenly I felt it biting me!

The owner of the snake took it from my hand,,,,
But the snake went following or running after me and a friend of mine around the house.

The owner went out to get a gun and when he came back with the gun that's the time when I woke up.

Usually when I dream of snakes, someone I know is deceiving me.

After two weeks I learned who it was.

I thank God for giving me people who are honest and true....
But I also thank Him for people who are deceiving, 
because they make me appreciate the people who are true to me;
and because they make me a stronger person....
giving me lessons in life....

New Year's Resolutions

That's "resolutions" because I have several....
To start with the very classic:

• Lose more weight... I know, I know... Hehehe... 10 kilos of weight from 2010 to 2011 is not enough! Still need to lose some 5 kilos more....
• Second, be empowered! Don't slack... just do what I have to do! Time is short, life should be LIVED!
• Meet with old friends....
• Spend more time with the children, explore Philippines with them.
• Read more books,,,
• Write more.
• Be patient but persevere!!!!

2012

The year 2011 just passed by,,,,
I can say that it was a great improvement than the years it followed.
Except for May and June... but the rest of the months were definitely okay.

I say that 2012 for me is harvest time!
Harvest time for the plants that I sowed the years before.
And for what I will continue to plant this year.

The other night I had this realization,,,,
What gives me a sense of fulfillment?
It's in helping others that I feel fulfilled!!!
No matter how tired I feel afterwards,,,
No matter if they will forget me after,,,

Ever felt that?
Feeling so light-hearted, happy and content...
knowing that someone's life became happier because of you.
Well, it's just my own feelings. And I feel it often,,, which gives me strength.

I am going to miss my INRU 1 Family....
This is our last Christmas party together....

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Let's Start The Year RIGHT!!!

God Gave Me You

A very meaningful song....

Thank you!

Words That Hurt

The quality of your words will determine the quality of your life—including the life of the people around you.

Do your words bless or curse?

Do your words heal or cause disease?

Do your words give life or give death?

Do your words nourish or poison?

Do your words lift up or lower down?

Do your words encourage or discourage?

Be careful with your words…

This is an excerpt from a post of Bo Sanchez, one of my favorite Catholic Preacher.

So true that sometimes we forget that the words that we say may kill other people, especially those most dear to us.

I know of one person who do this to me,,,, most of the time.

Well, we have choices... or rather I have choices.

But the choices we make should be based not only on our self-preservation but especially our children.

Maybe one day....

Maybe never...

Struggles = Strength

Strength does not come from Winning,

Your Struggles develop your Strengths.

When you go through hardships and decide Not to Surrender,

that is STRENGTH!!!

I learned early on in life that this is true.

I lost my Papa when I was nine years old,,, 

My Mama did her best to provide for us and make us a happy family.

And by God, she did a good job!!!

But our time together was short lived,

She died when I was Sixteen, barely a few days before my Seventeenth birthday....

That was the saddest birthday of my life,,,

From that time my journey began...

Struggles, sacrifices, depression, anxiety, uncertainty....

Not knowing what the future holds for me.

Deciding to have children as my inspiration was a good choice.

They became my strength and guide...

Never losing hope,,,

Always telling myself "This too Shall Pass".

And now, almost Twenty-Three years after my Mama died...
I could proudly tell her, "'Ma, you definitely did a good job in raising me!"
Our Struggles makes us Stronger every time,

Just like it did my Mama,

Just like it did Me....

Merry Christmas to ALL!!!

Books by Paulo Coelho

I finished listening to the audiobook The Alchemist of Paulo Coelho.

It's a very inspiring story,

it encompasses ones' whole life.

I see my life in this book,

but generally it is actually the life every person goes thru.

I highly recommend this to young adults who just graduated in College or people who are having a hard time in finding their true meaning in life.

People who are looking for their Personal Legend.

Some great lines to remember in the book:

“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision. “ 

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” 

“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”

“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.”  

“All you have to do is contemplate a simple grain of sand, and you will see in it all the marvels of creation. Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there.”