yesterday...i bought:
(1) a watch
(2) paulo coelho's "like the flowing river"
(3) a pair of earrings
(4) 2 tops
...not bad...
did not allow myself to be controlled by the big signs that said 'SALE' 'SALE' 'SALE'.
though i entered every shop that said 'SALE' 'SALE' SALE'
About Me
- Joni Gail A. Morales
- Warrior of Light Online When he learns to handle his sword, he discovers that his equipment has to be complete – and that includes armor. He goes out to look for armor and hears what some vendors propose to him. "Wear the breast-plate of solitude," says one. "Wear the shield of cynicism," answers another. "The best armor is not to get involved in anything," suggests a third. The warrior, however, does not listen to them. He goes serenely to his sacred place and dons the indestructible cloak of faith. Faith softens all blows. Faith changes poison into crystal-clear water. His angel whispers to him: "Yield everything." The warrior kneels down and offers his victories to God.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Today...
I had lunch at kristine's (HS classmate) - we had a mini HS reunion - as in very mini cuz it was only the 4 of us (with karen and jerilee)...caught up in each other's lives here in SG. For some reason, i felt i was a "woo" girl (as per How I Met Your Mother). All of 'em are either married or preparing to have kids and i was the odd man out. Never realized this till I arrived at kristine's place. We talked a lot about kids and where to settle down with the family, topics i am very familiar with, just not in the context of "family". All of a sudden I felt very young and still early in the stages of life. My friends have already moved on to that stage of maturity and responsiblity.
Earlier this year, karen already gave me a lecture on this. On me, not having plans yet of having my own family. She is concerned, just like the rest of my friends. Needless to say, me and my mom have had endless conversations on this but it always ends up with her telling me that it is up to me to decide when, it will come when I have decided. Thanks mom, for being my wisdom.
Earlier this year, karen already gave me a lecture on this. On me, not having plans yet of having my own family. She is concerned, just like the rest of my friends. Needless to say, me and my mom have had endless conversations on this but it always ends up with her telling me that it is up to me to decide when, it will come when I have decided. Thanks mom, for being my wisdom.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The Manganiyar Seduction
I got to see this yesterday at the Esplanade (part of the Singapore Arts Festival).
It's just amazing how very old traditions can still be enjoyable, allowing the younger audience to gain access to the old world.
These guys are a group of Muslim musicians who are telling the world of their love for God.
I think the program says that the main song is ..."of the poet Bulleshah who explains the essence of love for God to himself and the audience. He praises the presence of God who is everywhere in the three worlds, visible in land, alive in things, and the universe. God has given his name to all of this; whatever you see and feel you can experience God in it...
Each religion wants to reach heaven. Bulleshah, on his personal way to reach God, became a dancer who transcended his sexual identification and experienced the presence of God through his dance. He realised that if he would do any fault and falls from God's grace, he will not go to a temple or mosque but seek direct forgiveness by dancing with pure love just for God."
Saturday, May 15, 2010
...lead me...
Nothing is more practical than finding God,
that is, than falling in love
in a quite absolute, final way.
What you are in love with,
what seizes your imagination,
will affect everything.
It will decide what will get you
out of bed in the morning,
what you will do with your evenings,
how you will spend your weekends
what you read, who you know,
what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you
with joy and gratitude.
Fall in love, stay in love,
and it will decide everything.
~ Pedro Arrupe, SJ
that is, than falling in love
in a quite absolute, final way.
What you are in love with,
what seizes your imagination,
will affect everything.
It will decide what will get you
out of bed in the morning,
what you will do with your evenings,
how you will spend your weekends
what you read, who you know,
what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you
with joy and gratitude.
Fall in love, stay in love,
and it will decide everything.
~ Pedro Arrupe, SJ
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