experiencing failure makes you wiser. sometimes your confidence will diminish. failure in early stage of life somehow fuel a desire but late in life is costly and demoralizing.
Hello, thanks for your comment- :-), I totally agree about your observation, we Filipinos has so many things to work on to, :-). I hope in due time- things will become more better for everyone- especially here in the Philippines, :-)
Hi Max!! am thrilled to see you my dear, ;-) All is well, thank you so much, :-) and how are you? :-) Indeed- it makes life unpredictable exciting sometimes, lol!
As an American married to a Filipina, I agree with what you're saying. Even to me it seems like Filipinos sometimes are too focused on other cultures to see the strengths of their own and to appreciate their own heritage. Lots of good things to think about.
Hi Leo :D! Yes, life (like water) takes many forms; it flows (sometimes calmly, and sometimes roughly) and it always takes us to that final destination (fate). How are you, darling? Cheers
i see improvements on global human rights. it's a favorite tool use by western world. i would not be very optimistic that they will confront china nor japan ... besides slap on the wrist. by the way you did a lot of reading, great reporting. could you improve human rights awareness in the philippines. that would be awesome.tnx
I don't know If I said it already but ...This blog rocks! I gotta say, that I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I'm glad I found your blog. Thanks, :) A definite great read..Jim Bean
hey, im writting a short story for my english assingment and can't seem to think of a name any suggestions. the story is about a 15 year old girl whos world gets changed around when her parents decid to move to london due to her fathers job, she gets teasded and bullied also set up by these mean 'cool' girls, all sugestions welcome!
Something to think about….
In time of crisis, what can we do as individuals to help our fellowmen?
For the rich and the able, it won’t be so hard to come up with an answer- or probably so…
But how would a person who “doesn’t have much (material resources)” yet his/her heart has that burning desire-
to be of help to people who are in dire need?
This is a challenge for the likes of me-the “have-not(s)”-
who may be thinking that perhaps, it is not possible to be of help to other people
especially if one “doesn’t even have enough” to share and to sustain one’s personal (immediate) needs.
In times of trouble and crises-
All kinds, “all sorts” of help is needed.
In times of difficulties-
We are all under the grace of uncertainty.
We all desperately need something.
The person next to us probably need and ask for things that we, ourselves need.
In disastrous times like this-
All of us become a “giver” and a “taker” at the same time.
WHAT CAN WE POSSIBLY DO FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER IN THE SAME WAY WE MIGHT BE SUFFERING…
This is a challenge-a call for unity
a call for everyone to respond to the need for a “sense of community”-and security.
All of us, everyone of us must have been crying for help.
In times like this, we must not totally rely on outside help (except God’s grace)-
This is my personal stand- that no one is incapable of doing anything for anyone- at all given circumstances.
Take time to think about it, what can you possibly do for others in times of crisis?
——
I feel so “isolated”- like I have these hands yet I can’t even stretch my arms to pat a shoulder, or to wrap someone in a tight embrace just to let him/her that the worst time has passed; life will be okay soon. I have these feet- yet I wasn’t there to walk with people, to carry a child, or guide an elderly; I can speak- yet I can’t even sit beside somebody who went through all those horrible time of struggling and fighting for their lives to let them know that someone mourns with them, that they are not alone-
I can only pray, and at least try to invoke hopeful thoughts so as to keep the fire of hope unite within us all- I am here- not physically present where my limited “resources” would probably help, yet my whole being longs to be there- I just hope that each one of my fellow Filipinos-who were hit by this catastrophic event and the rest of us- would be able to survive as “one people”, as one nation.
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Leofina Jane
CRY FOR HELP – REMEMBERING THE BAYANIHAN SPIRIT
September 28, 2009 — Leofina JaneSomething to think about….
In time of crisis, what can we do as individuals to help our fellowmen?
For the rich and the able, it won’t be so hard to come up with an answer- or probably so…
But how would a person who “doesn’t have much (material resources)” yet his/her heart has that burning desire-
to be of help to people who are in dire need?
This is a challenge for the likes of me-the “have-not(s)”-
who may be thinking that perhaps, it is not possible to be of help to other people
especially if one “doesn’t even have enough” to share and to sustain one’s personal (immediate) needs.
In times of trouble and crises-
All kinds, “all sorts” of help is needed.
In times of difficulties-
We are all under the grace of uncertainty.
We all desperately need something.
The person next to us probably need and ask for things that we, ourselves need.
In disastrous times like this-
All of us become a “giver” and a “taker” at the same time.
WHAT CAN WE POSSIBLY DO FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER IN THE SAME WAY WE MIGHT BE SUFFERING…
This is a challenge-a call for unity
a call for everyone to respond to the need for a “sense of community”-and security.
All of us, everyone of us must have been crying for help.
In times like this, we must not totally rely on outside help (except God’s grace)-
This is my personal stand- that no one is incapable of doing anything for anyone- at all given circumstances.
Take time to think about it, what can you possibly do for others in times of crisis?
——
I feel so “isolated”- like I have these hands yet I can’t even stretch my arms to pat a shoulder, or to wrap someone in a tight embrace just to let him/her that the worst time has passed; life will be okay soon. I have these feet- yet I wasn’t there to walk with people, to carry a child, or guide an elderly; I can speak- yet I can’t even sit beside somebody who went through all those horrible time of struggling and fighting for their lives to let them know that someone mourns with them, that they are not alone-
I can only pray, and at least try to invoke hopeful thoughts so as to keep the fire of hope unite within us all- I am here- not physically present where my limited “resources” would probably help, yet my whole being longs to be there- I just hope that each one of my fellow Filipinos-who were hit by this catastrophic event and the rest of us- would be able to survive as “one people”, as one nation.
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