When I heard this line from a show that I just watched, I just realized that I haven't really taken the chance to say this to anyone (at least for the last 2 decades). Why? Because, aside from not wanting to play the blame game, I was too much of a people-pleaser. I did not…
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…
A few days ago, I watched a virtual book launch of Filipino authors where some of my batchmates who are first-time authors launched their very first book (I'm so proud of them!). Each author was introduced and was given a few minutes to talk about his/her backgrounds, credentials, and of course, his/her book. While I…
Growing old is not always synonymous to growing up. I admit, hindi kasing bilis ng pagtanda ko ang pagmamature ko. Kaya naman pakiramdam ko, I have a lot of catching up to do. But when I am finally starting to notice my progress, I am also having a higher tendency to become self-righteous. And the…
5 years na pala. ❤ This made me look back to December 14, 2015. First day of work. Napakabigat ng loob ko. Napakaraming bagong information na kailangang matutunan in a very short span of time. That week, I wasn't sure if I can do this. But I thought, "If I cannot do this, then what…
In most cases, I would usually do everything I can to the best of my abilities to resolve a problem, to achieve the desired outcome, or to accomplish the task at hand on my own or with the help of other people. When I have done all that I could and have exhausted all my…
My first two years here in the United States as an immigrant was a struggle for some obvious reasons. I think almost everyone would agree that when someone is moving away from his or her home to live in a foreign land, it will inevitably require a lot of adjustments. And adapting to one’s new…
Growing in Love 