What has been restricted for a very long time is now demanding to be released. May pagkakataon pala na ang kailangan ko ay hindi comfort, but the chance to grieve para sa mga kailangan kong ipagluksa. Kahit pala ang mga bahagi ng pagkatao ko na pinatay at pinapatay, kailangan palang ipagluksa. It is only now…
Naturally, I would avoid pain at all cost. So, I often try to brush it off as quickly as I can, making myself believe na okay na ako. But what I realize is that, in order for my interior wound to be completely healed, I need to go through the process with integrity instead of…
I have watched the 2021 Disney animated movie "Encanto" quite a few times. Yet, I still found myself reflecting on each of the characters, realizing with amazement that each one resonates with me in a particular way. At first, I thought I am somehow (but not exactly) like Mirabel when I see myself as being…
Have you ever gotten frustrated over an unanswered prayer? a slow-progressing career? a seemingly stagnant relationship? your own self-growth and healing? I have. Learning a skill takes some time, we already know that; significantly improving a situation may take longer, that's a given; But growing to be more loving, charitable, patient, understanding, and humble, this…
"Hindi sa'kin nangyari, pero ang sakit ah". The breakup happened to others, not to me. But it hurt quite significantly. I'm not specifically talking about the recent celebrity breakups (I no longer stan any particular couple like I used to), although they made me realize this type of emotional experience that I have gone through…
How will I make my birthday memorable and meaningful? I asked myself when my 30th birthday was just around the corner. I thought of making plans on visiting places I wanted to see, foods I wanted to taste, and activities I wanted to try. Many ideas are available. But I found it necessary to answer…
My one-year stay in the convent was a jumpstart to my healing. In the initial stage of formation, venturing deeper into self-awareness has been pivotal and helpful for me to become aware of the issues that I did not know were there and those I didn't think were still there. Becoming aware of those unresolved…
I may have already written in the past that I have been discerning about my vocation, praying for, and discovering what God has been calling me to do and how He wants me to spend my life and everything He has given. It has been written and said that our vocation is love: to love…
Dear freed soul, Congratulations! You have been freed by God's truth. And He continues to free you from anything that imprisons you in this journey. As your self-built walls are being torn down by God's love, you are made free to receive more love and grace and to give others the same. Just a reminder,…
How could a month be filled with overwhelmingly amazing blessings? That’s how God works, I guess. He has been providing beyond what is deserved but what is needed beyond imagination. The first week of January 2022 is done but I found myself needing to do a recap of the past year just to help me…
