I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge — That myth is more potent than history.I believe that dreams are more powerful than facts — That hope always triumphs over experience — That laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death. -Robert Fulghum Something to live by […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Reflections’ category
Pray
Have you ever felt lost for words when in prayer? I do, lots of times. Sometimes so many things cram into my head that I don’t know how to say my prayer. It happens. Mama gave me a prayerbook a couple of weeks ago. It’s called “Healing Presence. Prayers for Healing.” I’m not big on […] Read more…
Some little things…
Hanging by their ears. The pic in the previous entry was taken by my sister J. That’s her 17-year-old Snoopy hanging by his ears on the clothes line. The other stuffed toys are my Mom’s and my other sister’s. Coming from a family full of girls, you can be sure our closets and shelves were […] Read more…
“No other success can compensate for failure in the home.” – David O. McKay This is one of Mama’s greatest guiding principles. She shared this with me when I was having a personal crisis one time. It was a quote I reflected on for a long time. I tried to understand it deeply, wondering how […] Read more…
The Notebook
“The rough, flowing sound of sharp lead on clean, smooth paper is beautifully cathartic; the harmonious keyboard staccato strangely purifying.” — Toni the Writer I’ve had about nine online journals, many of which no longer exist. I’ve had countless diaries. I got my first diary when I was in 5th grade. It was green and […] Read more…
Friends
“Close friends…contribute to our personal pleasure, making the music sound sweeter, the wine taste richer, laughter ring louder because they are there.” –Judith Viorst Though I meet up with my friends quite often, our Christmas get-togethers are always very special. Approximately two weeks ago, one circle of friends celebrated Christmas with a Rainbow theme. Yes, […] Read more…
The Week in Questions
1. When you cry out of grief, are you crying for yourself or for the loved one you lost? The past week has been emotionally draining for me. We had our final services for Wowo, whose ashes were brought here to Manila by Mama and Maymee. I thought I had accepted his passing, but I […] Read more…