Don't date because you are desperate. Don't marry because you are miserable. Don't have kids because you think your genes are superior. Don't philander because you think you are irresistible. Don't associate with people you can't trust. Don't cheat. Don't lie. Don't pretend. Don't dictate because you are smarter. Don't demand because you are stronger. Don't sleep around because you think you are old enough and know better. Don't hurt your kids because loving them is harder. Don't sell yourself, your family, or your ideals. Don't stagnate. Don't regress. Don't live in the past. Time can't bring anything or anyone back. Don't put your life on hold for possibly Mr./Mrs. Right. Don't throw your life away on absolutely Mr. Wrong because your biological clock is ticking. Learn a new skill. Find a new friend. Start a new career. Sometimes, there is no race to be won; only a price to be paid for some of life's more hasty decisions. To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless. To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy. To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy. (or a cat!) Don't bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons. To make yourself happy, pursue your passions and be the best of what you can be. Simplify your life. Take away the clutter. Get rid of destructive elements: abusive friends, nasty habits, and dangerous liaisons. Don't abandon your responsibilities but don't overdose on duty. Don't live life recklessly without thought and feeling for your family. Be true to yourself. Don't commit when you are not ready. Don't keep others waiting needlessly. Go on that trip. Don't postpone it. Say those words. Don't let the moment pass. Do what you have to, even at society's scorn. Write poetry. Love Deeply. Walk barefoot. Dance with wild abandon. Cry at the movies. Take care of yourself. Don't wait for someone to take care of you. You light up your life. You drive yourself to your destination. No one completes you - except YOU. It is true that life does not get easier with age. It only gets more challenging. Don't be afraid. Don't lose your capacity to love. Pursue your passions. Live your dreams. Don't lose faith in your God. Don't grow old. Just grow YOU! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ create your own life then go out and live it without regrets..
Thursday, August 19, 2004
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Chalk
>>Proverbs 3:5-6
>>Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer
>>great
>>sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract
>>their
>>grief and heals them...Tolstoy
>>
>> > This is a true story of something that happened just a few years
>>ago
>>at
>> > USC.
>> >
>> > There was a professor of philosophy there who was a deeply
>>committed
>> > atheist..............
>> >
>> > His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire
>>semester
>> > attempting to prove that God couldn't exist.
>> >
>> > His students were always afraid to argue with him because of his
>> > impeccable logic.
>> >
>> > For twenty years, he had taught this class and no one had ever
>>had the
>>
>> > courage to go against him.
>> >
>> > Sure, some had argued in class at times, but no one had ever
>>really
>>gone
>> > against him because of his reputation.
>> >
>> > At the end of every semester on the last day, he would say to
>>his
>>class
>>of
>> > 300 students, "If there is anyone here who still believes in
>>Jesus,
>>stand
>> > up!"
>> >
>> > In twenty years, no one had ever stood up. They knew what he
>>was
>>going
>>to
>> > do next. He would say, "Because anyone who believes in God is a
>>fool.
>>
>> > If God existed, he could stop this piece of chalk from hitting
>>the
>>ground
>> > and breaking. Such a simple task to prove that He is God, and
>>yet He
>> > can't do it."
>> >
>> > And every year, he would drop the chalk onto the tile floor of
>>the
>> > classroom and it would shatter into a hundred pieces.
>> >
>> > All of the students would do nothing but stop and stare.
>> >
>> > Most of the students thought that God couldn't exist.
>>Certainly, a
>>number
>> > of Christians had slipped through, but for 20 years, they had
>>been too
>>
>> > afraid to stand up.
>> >
>> > Well, a few years ago there was a freshman who happened to
>>enroll.
>> >
>> > He was a Christian, and had heard the stories about his
>>professor.
>> >
>> > He was required to take the class for his major, and he was
>>afraid.
>>But
>> > for three months that semester, he prayed every morning that he
>>would
>>have
>> > the courage to stand up no matter what the professor said, or
>>what the
>>
>> > class thought.
>> >
>> > Nothing they said could ever shatter his faith...he hoped.
>> >
>> > Finally, the day came. The professor said, "If there is anyone
>>here
>>who
>> > still believes in God, stand up!" The professor and the class of
>>300
>> > people looked at him, shocked, as he stood up at the back of the
>> > classroom.
>> > The professor shouted, "You FOOL!!!
>> > If God existed, he would keep this piece of chalk from breaking
>>when
>>it
>> > hit the ground!"
>> >
>> > He proceeded to drop the chalk, but as he did, it! slipped out
>>of his
>>
>> > fingers, off his shirt cuff, onto the pleat of his pants, down
>>his
>>leg,
>> > and off his shoe. As it hit the ground, it simply rolled away
>>unbroken.
>> > The professor's jaw dropped as he stared at the chalk. He
>>looked up
>>at
>> > the young man, and then ran out of the lecture hall.
>> >
>> > The young man who had stood, proceeded to walk to the front of
>>the
>>room
>> > and shared his faith in Jesus for the next half hour.
>> > 300 students stayed and listened as he told of God's love for
>>them and
>>of
>> > His power through Jesus.
>>
>> > A Woman that feareth the lord, she shall be praised;
>> > Proverbs:31;30
Wednesday, January 07, 2004
The Lotus Totus
ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their
conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you
want.
FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.
FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams
don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only
way to live life completely.
TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer,
smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great
risk.
FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others;
and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps
to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your
voice.
TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their
conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you
want.
FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.
FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams
don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only
way to live life completely.
TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer,
smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great
risk.
FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others;
and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps
to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your
voice.
TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.
Sunday, December 07, 2003
Little keys to happiness...
Work with joy.
Live with love.
Dream from your heart.
Share what you have.
Care deeply.
Be thankful always.
http://www.2000greetings.com/mycard.htm?c=700
Live with love.
Dream from your heart.
Share what you have.
Care deeply.
Be thankful always.
http://www.2000greetings.com/mycard.htm?c=700
Friday, November 21, 2003
Why Women Cry
A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?"
"Because I'm a woman," she told him. "I don't
understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and
said, "And you never will."
Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does
mother seem to cry for no reason?" "All women cry for
no reason," was all his dad could say.
The little boy grew up and became a man, still
wondering why women cry. Finally he put in a call to
God. When God got on the phone, he asked, "God, why do
women cry so easily?" God said: "When I made the
woman, she had to be special. I made her shoulders
strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet
gentle enough to give comfort.
I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and
the rejection that many times comes from her children.
I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep
going when everyone else gives up, and take care of
her family through sickness and fatigue without
complaining.
I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under
any and all circumstances, even when her child has
hurt her very badly. I gave her strength to carry her
husband through his faults and fashioned her from his
rib to protect his heart. I gave her wisdom to know
that a good husband never hurts his wife, but
sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand
beside him unfalteringly.
And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers
exclusively to use whenever it is needed."
"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is
not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she
carries, or the way she combs her hair. The
beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because
that is the doorway to her heart -- the place where
love resides."
"Because I'm a woman," she told him. "I don't
understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and
said, "And you never will."
Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does
mother seem to cry for no reason?" "All women cry for
no reason," was all his dad could say.
The little boy grew up and became a man, still
wondering why women cry. Finally he put in a call to
God. When God got on the phone, he asked, "God, why do
women cry so easily?" God said: "When I made the
woman, she had to be special. I made her shoulders
strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet
gentle enough to give comfort.
I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and
the rejection that many times comes from her children.
I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep
going when everyone else gives up, and take care of
her family through sickness and fatigue without
complaining.
I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under
any and all circumstances, even when her child has
hurt her very badly. I gave her strength to carry her
husband through his faults and fashioned her from his
rib to protect his heart. I gave her wisdom to know
that a good husband never hurts his wife, but
sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand
beside him unfalteringly.
And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers
exclusively to use whenever it is needed."
"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is
not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she
carries, or the way she combs her hair. The
beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because
that is the doorway to her heart -- the place where
love resides."
Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Aaaaaw
Marty wakes up at home with a huge hangover. He forces himself to open his
eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple ofaspirins and a glass of
water on the side table. He sits down and sees his clothing in front of
him, all clean and pressed. Marty looks around the room and sees that it
is in a perfect order, spotless, clean. So's the rest of the house. He
takes the aspirins and notices a note on the table "Honey, breakfast is on
the stove, I left early to go shopping. Love you." So he goes to the
kitchen and sure enough there is a hot break-fast and the morning
newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Marty asks, "Son, what
happened last night?" His son says, "Well, you came home after 3 A.M.,
drunk and delirious. Broke some furniture, puked in the hallway, and gave
yourself a black eye when you stumbled into the door." Confused, Marty
asks, "So, why is everything in order and so clean, and breakfast is on
the table waiting for me?" His son replies, "Oh that! Mom dragged you to
the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you said, "Lady,
leave me alone, I'm married'!"
eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple ofaspirins and a glass of
water on the side table. He sits down and sees his clothing in front of
him, all clean and pressed. Marty looks around the room and sees that it
is in a perfect order, spotless, clean. So's the rest of the house. He
takes the aspirins and notices a note on the table "Honey, breakfast is on
the stove, I left early to go shopping. Love you." So he goes to the
kitchen and sure enough there is a hot break-fast and the morning
newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Marty asks, "Son, what
happened last night?" His son says, "Well, you came home after 3 A.M.,
drunk and delirious. Broke some furniture, puked in the hallway, and gave
yourself a black eye when you stumbled into the door." Confused, Marty
asks, "So, why is everything in order and so clean, and breakfast is on
the table waiting for me?" His son replies, "Oh that! Mom dragged you to
the bedroom, and when she tried to take your pants off, you said, "Lady,
leave me alone, I'm married'!"
Monday, November 10, 2003
The Power of the Human Spirit
>
> > > Sometimes when you know that what you do matters to people, you
end up
> > > accomplishing the most challenging task. Excellent material.
Take time
> > > to read...
> > >
> > > Please take time to read this, and share with our Pinoy friends.
> > > It> '> s not just I-me-myself, career and making money that
counts.
> > >
> > > Just want to share with you the very inspiring speech of our
guest
> > > speaker, > > Dr. Josette Biyo, during San Miguel> '> s Best
Practices Forum held at
> > > the > > Edsa Shangrila last Friday. Dr. Biyo is a public school
teacher from
> > > Iloilo who won the Intel Excellence in Teaching award in the US,
> > besting
> > > 4,000 candidates from all around the world. When asked by the
judges
> > > why > > a Phd holder like her opted to teach in a public school
in Iloilo,
> > > her > > response was, > "> And who would teach the kids?> ">
> > >
> > > The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory in
Boston
> > >> > named a minor planet in her honor. Read the rest of her
story below.
>
> > >
> > > > "> The Power of the Human Spirit> ">
> > > Dr. Josette T. Biyo
> > > 24 October 2003
> > > Edsa Shangrila, Manila
> > >
> > > Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. For a high school
teacher to
> > > speak > > before a large group of business executives for
the first
> > > time is > > overwhelming. But it is indeed a great honor and
a privilege to
> > > speak to > > the group of people who is responsible for
making San Miguel
> > > Corporation > > the top food and beverage company in the
country, and on its
> > > way to > > becoming one of the top companies in the
Asia-Pacific. I am here to
> > > talk > > about > "> The Power of the Human Spirit.> ">
Indeed, the human spirit
> > > has no > > limits. If you dream big, and you have the
determination and the
> > > will to > > pursue your dream, it will become a reality. I
dreamt of making
> > > stars; > > I was given a planet.
> > >
> > > A few months ago, I was featured in the local, national and
> > > international > > newspapers. I caused a stir to be the
first Asian teacher to
> > > win the > > > "> Intel Excellence in Teaching Award> "> in an
international competition
> > > held > > in the U.S. Since its inception in 1997, no Asian
teacher has
> > > received > > this award. But I think what created waves was,
I am a Filipino,
> > > and I > > defeated 4,000 other teachers from around the world,
including the
> > > American > > finalists in their hometown. Because of this, the
Massachusetts
> > > Institute > > of Technology Lincoln Laboratory in Boston
named a Minor Planet
> > > in my > > honor. There is now a Planet Biyo rotating
around the sun
> > > which is > > located between Mars and Jupiter.
> > >
> > > What made me win in this international competition? What made
me
> > > stand out > > from among the best teachers in the world?
My road to attaining
> > > this > > international recognition is a very long 23
years of
> > > improving and > > harnessing my craft as a teacher. I
consistently study and
> > > learn new > > skills to improve my method of teaching. I
want my methods
> > > to be > > interesting, relevant, and fun for students. For
just like any
> > > product, > > the measure of teaching success is clientele
satisfaction.
> > >
> > > I finished a B.S. Biology degree from U.P. in the Visayas
hoping to
> > > be a > > medical doctor. For lack of financial resources
however, I took the>
> > > first > > job opportunity available- teaching. Never did I
regret this
> > > twist of > > fate. The day I entered the classroom, I knew
I would be an
> > > excellent > > teacher.
> > >
> > > My first eight years of teaching were spent in a rural school.
For
> > > lack > > of teachers in proportion to the number of
students, I taught not
> > > only > > biology, but also other subjects outside my field
such as English,
> > > Music, > > and Physical .Education. The materials, equipment,
and facilities
> > > for the > > type of effective teaching I had in mind were
absent. These
> > > challenges > > however did not dampen my enthusiasm for the
job. In fact, I became
> > > more > > creative and innovative.
> > >
> > > I believe that teaching and learning should not be confined
> > > within the > > classroom. Even during those first few years of
teaching, I see to it
> > > that > > the science concepts I discuss inside the class
would have
> > > social > > dimensions. Thus, I took an active role in
school as moderator
> > > of the > > Rural Health and Science Education Committee. I
designed outreach
> > > programs > > for students and teachers. Through these
programs, students were
> > > trained > > to teach primary health care to the people in
the barangays. They
> > > also > > taught barrio folks how to make cough syrup from
plant extracts and
> > > soap > > from coconut oil. Students also gave lectures on
environmental
> > > protection > > and conservation.
> > >
> > > Those eight years of teaching in a rural school has prepared me
for
> > > greater > > challenges ahead. Working with the children of
the poor has
> > > instilled in > > me the importance of service, compassion, and
respect for human
> > > dignity. I > > have learned to love teaching, and I see
it as an
> > > instrument for > > transforming the person and the community.
> > >
> > > After eight years of teaching however, I felt I had nothing more
to
> > > give to > > my students. I resigned from my teaching job and
enrolled as a full
> > > time > > M.S. in Biology student at De La Salle University in
Manila. I was
> > > lucky > > to get a scholarship which included free tuition and a
monthly
> > > stipend.
> > >
> > > To augment my stipend, I taught as part-time lecturer in
the
> > > Biology > > department and worked as research assistant
by one of the
> > > senior > > researchers in the university. This I did on top of
my full-time MS
> > > load. > > I was so engrossed with my studies however, that I
finished my M.S.
> > > degree > > in one year and five months only, after which,
DLSU took me in as a
> > > full > > time assistant professor.
> > >
> > > Teaching college students at De La Salle University was an
> > > entirely new > > experience. With modern and sophisticated
equipment at my
> > > disposal, my > > world opened to the wonders of scientific
research. However, I still
> > > value > > the importance of nature as a big laboratory
such that in my
> > > ecology > > classes, I would bring my students to the seas of
Batangas, the
> > > rivers of > > Rizal, and the lahar-affected areas of Pampanga
to conduct field
> > > studies. > > Pursuing my Ph. D. while teaching also enabled
me to conduct
> > > researches > > which were presented in the country and abroad.
> > >
> > > Research is very exciting. It means sleepless nights,
> > > disappointments, > > physical and mental exhaustion. But the
joy of discovering
> > > something new > > in nature makes it all worthwhile.
> > >
> > > While Manila has provided me with opportunities for
professional
> > > growth, I > > still feel that my heart is in Iloilo. Thus, with
an additional
> > > degree and > > one additional son, I brought back my family to
Iloilo in summer of>
> > > 1995.
> > >
> > > In June 1995, Philippine Science High School Western Visayas
hired me
> > > as a > > Special Science Teacher. Only on its third year of
existence, the
> > > school > > welcomed my suggestions and expertise. I
helped develop its
> > > Science > > Research curriculum and introduced some
innovations for
> > > teaching the > > course.
> > >
> > > Barely a year of teaching at Pisay, I realized that my role was
not
> > > only to > > teach students but to train teachers as well.
This I do by
> > > organizing > > workshops for teachers in the region.
> > >
> > > One day, I received a letter from the students. The letter
said,
> > > > "> Dear > > Ma> '> am Josette, we know you are being
groomed for directorship
> > > of the > > school, and you would want to be the director
someday, given the
> > > chance. > > The thing is, we don> '> t want you to be the
director. We just want you
> > > to be > > a teacher. Pisay needs teachers like you. The
Philippines needs
> > > teachers > > like you.> "> Their letter touched me deeply.
> > >
> > > When I won the Metrobank Foundation Award in 1997 as one of the
> > > outstanding > > teachers in the country, the Pisay community
gave me a poster. The
> > > poster > > was a white cartolina filled with signatures of
students, teachers,
> > > and the > > non-teaching staff. In the center was a
painting of a rose,
> > > and the > > message which says, > "> You are the song that
plays so softly in our
> > > hearts; > > that gives us inspiration to aim for greater
heights and bigger
> > > dreams. > > Congratulations. We are so proud of you.> ">
> > >
> > > In 1998, I won another national award as one of > "> The
Outstanding
> > > Young > > Filipino> "> formerly known as the TOYM in the
field of Secondary
> > > Education. > > Last year, I won the > "> 2002 Intel
Excellence in Teaching Award> ">
> > > in an > > international competition held at Louisville, Kentucky
from May 10-17.
> > >
> > > In Kentucky, I presented to the panel of judges and to about
150
> > > teachers > > from all over the world my method of teaching
Science Research
> > > to my > > students in Iloilo. I told them that the
Philippines is a third
> > > world > > country blessed with abundant natural resources.
However, we face
> > > problems > > such as the rapidly declining environment and
the lack of
> > > equipment and > > facilities for scientific endeavors.
Faced with this
> > > situation, I > > introduced innovations and strategies for
teaching the course.
> > > These > > innovations included: a) building a scientific
library, b)
> > > conducting > > field studies, c) establishing linkages with
research institutions
> > > in the > > country, d) holding science forums in school, and
e) teaching
> > > students > > laboratory and field techniques which would
help them in the
> > > conduct of > > their research work.
> > >
> > > The judges and teachers from different parts of the world were
amazed
> > > that > > even in the absence of sophisticated equipment, my
students were
> > > able to > > produce quality research outputs beyond their
expectations.
> > >
> > > At this point in time, let me show to you what we do in
our
> > > Science > > Research class? ( a five minute power point
presentation of my
> > > class > > activities).
> > >
> > > I went to Kentucky with three high school students from the
Manila
> > > Science > > High School, and one student from the Mindanao
State
> > > University-Iligan > > Institute of Technology. These
students competed in the
> > > International > > Science and Engineering Fair which was held
back to back with the
> > > teaching > > competition. The students from Manila Science
competed for a team
> > > > project > > in Physics, while the student from Iligan
competed for the
> > > individual > > category in the field of Microbiology. These
students were competing
> > > with > > 1,200 other students from around the world.
> > >
> > > May 17, 2002 was a glorious moment for the Philippine
delegation
> > > in the > > U.S. When it was announced that the student from
Iligan won second
> > > place > > grand award for Microbiology, our delegation was
ecstatic. When
> > > it was > > announced that the students from Manila Science won
first place grand
> > > award > > for Physics, our group was delirious. When the grand
award for
> > > > "> Excellence > > Teaching> "> was announced, and for
the first time in the history
> > > of the > > event an Asian teacher won, and a Filipino, there
was a standing
> > > ovation > > from the crowd as the Philippine flag was waved in
the air.
> > >
> > > The Philippine delegation> '> s road to success in
Kentucky was far
> > > from > > smooth. We almost never made it to the U.S.
Our visa
> > > interview was > > scheduled on May 29 when we were supposed
to be competing in the
> > > U.S. by > > May 10. Almost desperate, we went to the Department
of Foreign
> > > Affairs for > > help, only to be told that the Office cannot
give us an endorsement
> > > letter > > to the U.S. Embassy because they cannot guarantee
that we are coming
> > > back.
> > >
> > > It was a painful experience for me and the students. Anyway,
we were
> > > able > > to get our visa on the last minute the most
unconventional way, and
> > > brought > > glory to this country.
> > >
> > > Let me show to you the scenario during the first day of
the
> > > teaching > > competition?.
> > >
> > > When I entered the judging area, one table in front was
occupied
> > > by the > > board of judges. At the right side of the room, the
table was
> > > occupied by > > the finalist from China and her supporters.
The table at the left
> > > side > > was occupied by the finalists from U.S.. and their
supporters. The
> > > center > > table for the Filipino finalist was empty. I sat
there alone.
> > >
> > > I went to the U.S. bringing a CD for my presentation. I also
brought
> > > some > > transparencies and a white board pen in case my CD won>
'> t work. Coming
> > > from > > a third world country, I was prepared for the worst.
It turned out,
> > > I was > > the only finalist without a notebook computer.
Luckily, one
> > > American > > finalist lend me his computer; but before
doing so, he gave me a
> > > brief > > lecture on the parts of the computer and its use.
> > >
> > > I was the fourth presenter. When it was my turn to present, a
panel
> > > member > > asked if I needed an interpreter. I said, > "> No
thanks.> "> A personnel
> > > from > > Intel volunteered to run my presentation. I said, >
"> I can do it.> ">
> > > After > > my presentation, they said, > "> Wow, you> '> re so
cool. You know more than
> > > us!> ">
> > >
> > > What am I telling you? That despite our country> '> s
limited
> > > resources, > > Filipinos can compete globally given the
proper training,
> > > support and > > exposure. Our winning at the international
scene may not
> > > reflect the > > general condition of science education in
the country. But
> > > with our > > concerted efforts, my dear fellowmen, we can move
this country
> > > forward and > > show the world that we are a globally
competitive race.
> > >
> > > Last May, I was in Cleveland, Ohio to present my methods of
> > > teaching to > > 150 teachers from 17 countries. I also served
as the team
> > > facilitator for > > the Spanish-speaking teachers from Brazil,
Costa Rica and Argentina..
> > > Last > > August, I gave a demonstration lesson to educators
from the third>
> > > world > > countries of Laos and Cambodia.
> > >
> > > Filipinos are indeed talented and will excel at the
international
> > > level in > > their individual capacity. But as a country,
we lag behind.
> > > This is > > because we lack the spirit of community
which is very strong
> > > among > > progressive nations.
> > >
> > > When I went home to Iloilo after the competition in the
U.S., my
> > > school > > gave me a very warm welcome. During the convocation,
students and
> > > teachers > > expressed how proud they are of me. I told them,
> "> I am very proud
> > > of you > > too. It is you who has brought me to where I am
now. Our
> > > experiences > > together has brought world attention to
the fact that hey,
> > > there> '> s a > > world-class school out there in Iloilo; a
school with world-class
> > > teachers > > and students. I told the teachers and I quote
Mr. De Quiros that
> > > > "> being > > world-class doesn> '> t mean going
internationally and showing our
> > > best out > > there. Being world-class is passion and
commitment to our
> > > profession. > > Being world-class is giving our best to
teaching. Being world-class
> > > starts > > right inside the classroom.> ">
> > >
> > > In winning this international award, I do not claim to be the
best
> > > teacher > > of the land. There are thousands of best
teachers out there,
> > > working > > silently, giving their hearts to teaching, without
thinking of
> > > benefits or > > rewards. I salute these teachers. In winning
this award, I believe
> > > I was > > just commissioned by somebody up there to deliver the
message that
> > > indeed, > > Filipino teachers can be world-class teachers.
In winning this
> > > award, I > > have shown to the world that Filipinos can be
world-class if they
> > > choose to > > be. And more importantly, I have shown to my
fellow Filipinos that
> > > they > > can be world-class if they choose to be. That if we
do our best,
> > > we can > > conquer the world.
> > >
> > > During the panel interview in the U.S., one judge asked me,
> "> You
> > > have a > > Ph.D. in Biology, why do you teach in high school?>
"> I answered,
> > > > "> And who > > will teach these kids?> "> Another judge
asked if how much am I paid
> > > for all > > my pains. They were shocked when I told them that
I am getting a
> > > net pay > > of not more than $300. a month.
> > >
> > > When your job becomes your mission, your primary concern is
giving
> > > your > > best in everything you do. Knowing that you have
contributed
> > > significantly > > towards the creation of a product which
can make a difference in
> > > your > > company and the larger community is reward in itself.
> > >
> > > Believe in what you are doing. Believe that you can make a
> > > difference. > > Believing however doesn> '> t mean you have
to stop from where you are
> > > now. > > Believing is improving your skills and maximizing
your potential.
> > > With > > determination and the will to win, your company can
conquer the world.
> > >
> > > As members of the San Miguel Family, you are lucky to take
part
> > > in the > > production of high quality and accessible
consumer products that
> > > can be > > found in every Filipino home. Your skills do not
only contribute
> > > to the > > development of the country> '> s economy, but you
also bring out the
> > > spirit > > of fun, joy, and laughter into the lives of the
people; thus helping
> > > make > > everyday life a celebration. Your capable hands can
paint a true
> > > image of > > the Filipino as a people- intelligent,
hard-working,
> > > passionate, > > fun-loving, creative, innovative, > ">
magaling!.> ">
> > >
> > > You could paint one bright picture of this country and its
people
> > > > - by > > your achievements in the workplace, your teamwork,
integrity,
> > > passion for > > success, and your discharge of civic
responsibilities. You can
> > > show the > > world that you are the new technocrats, capable
and willing to
> > > meet the > > challenges of the new order of market
globalization. You can show the
> > > world > > that you are the new citizenry, capable of making
this country a
> > > worthy > > member of the league of peace-loving nations.
> > >
> > > Be proud!
> > >
> > > Thank you very much.
> > > Sometimes when you know that what you do matters to people, you
end up
> > > accomplishing the most challenging task. Excellent material.
Take time
> > > to read...
> > >
> > > Please take time to read this, and share with our Pinoy friends.
> > > It> '> s not just I-me-myself, career and making money that
counts.
> > >
> > > Just want to share with you the very inspiring speech of our
guest
> > > speaker, > > Dr. Josette Biyo, during San Miguel> '> s Best
Practices Forum held at
> > > the > > Edsa Shangrila last Friday. Dr. Biyo is a public school
teacher from
> > > Iloilo who won the Intel Excellence in Teaching award in the US,
> > besting
> > > 4,000 candidates from all around the world. When asked by the
judges
> > > why > > a Phd holder like her opted to teach in a public school
in Iloilo,
> > > her > > response was, > "> And who would teach the kids?> ">
> > >
> > > The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory in
Boston
> > >> > named a minor planet in her honor. Read the rest of her
story below.
>
> > >
> > > > "> The Power of the Human Spirit> ">
> > > Dr. Josette T. Biyo
> > > 24 October 2003
> > > Edsa Shangrila, Manila
> > >
> > > Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. For a high school
teacher to
> > > speak > > before a large group of business executives for
the first
> > > time is > > overwhelming. But it is indeed a great honor and
a privilege to
> > > speak to > > the group of people who is responsible for
making San Miguel
> > > Corporation > > the top food and beverage company in the
country, and on its
> > > way to > > becoming one of the top companies in the
Asia-Pacific. I am here to
> > > talk > > about > "> The Power of the Human Spirit.> ">
Indeed, the human spirit
> > > has no > > limits. If you dream big, and you have the
determination and the
> > > will to > > pursue your dream, it will become a reality. I
dreamt of making
> > > stars; > > I was given a planet.
> > >
> > > A few months ago, I was featured in the local, national and
> > > international > > newspapers. I caused a stir to be the
first Asian teacher to
> > > win the > > > "> Intel Excellence in Teaching Award> "> in an
international competition
> > > held > > in the U.S. Since its inception in 1997, no Asian
teacher has
> > > received > > this award. But I think what created waves was,
I am a Filipino,
> > > and I > > defeated 4,000 other teachers from around the world,
including the
> > > American > > finalists in their hometown. Because of this, the
Massachusetts
> > > Institute > > of Technology Lincoln Laboratory in Boston
named a Minor Planet
> > > in my > > honor. There is now a Planet Biyo rotating
around the sun
> > > which is > > located between Mars and Jupiter.
> > >
> > > What made me win in this international competition? What made
me
> > > stand out > > from among the best teachers in the world?
My road to attaining
> > > this > > international recognition is a very long 23
years of
> > > improving and > > harnessing my craft as a teacher. I
consistently study and
> > > learn new > > skills to improve my method of teaching. I
want my methods
> > > to be > > interesting, relevant, and fun for students. For
just like any
> > > product, > > the measure of teaching success is clientele
satisfaction.
> > >
> > > I finished a B.S. Biology degree from U.P. in the Visayas
hoping to
> > > be a > > medical doctor. For lack of financial resources
however, I took the>
> > > first > > job opportunity available- teaching. Never did I
regret this
> > > twist of > > fate. The day I entered the classroom, I knew
I would be an
> > > excellent > > teacher.
> > >
> > > My first eight years of teaching were spent in a rural school.
For
> > > lack > > of teachers in proportion to the number of
students, I taught not
> > > only > > biology, but also other subjects outside my field
such as English,
> > > Music, > > and Physical .Education. The materials, equipment,
and facilities
> > > for the > > type of effective teaching I had in mind were
absent. These
> > > challenges > > however did not dampen my enthusiasm for the
job. In fact, I became
> > > more > > creative and innovative.
> > >
> > > I believe that teaching and learning should not be confined
> > > within the > > classroom. Even during those first few years of
teaching, I see to it
> > > that > > the science concepts I discuss inside the class
would have
> > > social > > dimensions. Thus, I took an active role in
school as moderator
> > > of the > > Rural Health and Science Education Committee. I
designed outreach
> > > programs > > for students and teachers. Through these
programs, students were
> > > trained > > to teach primary health care to the people in
the barangays. They
> > > also > > taught barrio folks how to make cough syrup from
plant extracts and
> > > soap > > from coconut oil. Students also gave lectures on
environmental
> > > protection > > and conservation.
> > >
> > > Those eight years of teaching in a rural school has prepared me
for
> > > greater > > challenges ahead. Working with the children of
the poor has
> > > instilled in > > me the importance of service, compassion, and
respect for human
> > > dignity. I > > have learned to love teaching, and I see
it as an
> > > instrument for > > transforming the person and the community.
> > >
> > > After eight years of teaching however, I felt I had nothing more
to
> > > give to > > my students. I resigned from my teaching job and
enrolled as a full
> > > time > > M.S. in Biology student at De La Salle University in
Manila. I was
> > > lucky > > to get a scholarship which included free tuition and a
monthly
> > > stipend.
> > >
> > > To augment my stipend, I taught as part-time lecturer in
the
> > > Biology > > department and worked as research assistant
by one of the
> > > senior > > researchers in the university. This I did on top of
my full-time MS
> > > load. > > I was so engrossed with my studies however, that I
finished my M.S.
> > > degree > > in one year and five months only, after which,
DLSU took me in as a
> > > full > > time assistant professor.
> > >
> > > Teaching college students at De La Salle University was an
> > > entirely new > > experience. With modern and sophisticated
equipment at my
> > > disposal, my > > world opened to the wonders of scientific
research. However, I still
> > > value > > the importance of nature as a big laboratory
such that in my
> > > ecology > > classes, I would bring my students to the seas of
Batangas, the
> > > rivers of > > Rizal, and the lahar-affected areas of Pampanga
to conduct field
> > > studies. > > Pursuing my Ph. D. while teaching also enabled
me to conduct
> > > researches > > which were presented in the country and abroad.
> > >
> > > Research is very exciting. It means sleepless nights,
> > > disappointments, > > physical and mental exhaustion. But the
joy of discovering
> > > something new > > in nature makes it all worthwhile.
> > >
> > > While Manila has provided me with opportunities for
professional
> > > growth, I > > still feel that my heart is in Iloilo. Thus, with
an additional
> > > degree and > > one additional son, I brought back my family to
Iloilo in summer of>
> > > 1995.
> > >
> > > In June 1995, Philippine Science High School Western Visayas
hired me
> > > as a > > Special Science Teacher. Only on its third year of
existence, the
> > > school > > welcomed my suggestions and expertise. I
helped develop its
> > > Science > > Research curriculum and introduced some
innovations for
> > > teaching the > > course.
> > >
> > > Barely a year of teaching at Pisay, I realized that my role was
not
> > > only to > > teach students but to train teachers as well.
This I do by
> > > organizing > > workshops for teachers in the region.
> > >
> > > One day, I received a letter from the students. The letter
said,
> > > > "> Dear > > Ma> '> am Josette, we know you are being
groomed for directorship
> > > of the > > school, and you would want to be the director
someday, given the
> > > chance. > > The thing is, we don> '> t want you to be the
director. We just want you
> > > to be > > a teacher. Pisay needs teachers like you. The
Philippines needs
> > > teachers > > like you.> "> Their letter touched me deeply.
> > >
> > > When I won the Metrobank Foundation Award in 1997 as one of the
> > > outstanding > > teachers in the country, the Pisay community
gave me a poster. The
> > > poster > > was a white cartolina filled with signatures of
students, teachers,
> > > and the > > non-teaching staff. In the center was a
painting of a rose,
> > > and the > > message which says, > "> You are the song that
plays so softly in our
> > > hearts; > > that gives us inspiration to aim for greater
heights and bigger
> > > dreams. > > Congratulations. We are so proud of you.> ">
> > >
> > > In 1998, I won another national award as one of > "> The
Outstanding
> > > Young > > Filipino> "> formerly known as the TOYM in the
field of Secondary
> > > Education. > > Last year, I won the > "> 2002 Intel
Excellence in Teaching Award> ">
> > > in an > > international competition held at Louisville, Kentucky
from May 10-17.
> > >
> > > In Kentucky, I presented to the panel of judges and to about
150
> > > teachers > > from all over the world my method of teaching
Science Research
> > > to my > > students in Iloilo. I told them that the
Philippines is a third
> > > world > > country blessed with abundant natural resources.
However, we face
> > > problems > > such as the rapidly declining environment and
the lack of
> > > equipment and > > facilities for scientific endeavors.
Faced with this
> > > situation, I > > introduced innovations and strategies for
teaching the course.
> > > These > > innovations included: a) building a scientific
library, b)
> > > conducting > > field studies, c) establishing linkages with
research institutions
> > > in the > > country, d) holding science forums in school, and
e) teaching
> > > students > > laboratory and field techniques which would
help them in the
> > > conduct of > > their research work.
> > >
> > > The judges and teachers from different parts of the world were
amazed
> > > that > > even in the absence of sophisticated equipment, my
students were
> > > able to > > produce quality research outputs beyond their
expectations.
> > >
> > > At this point in time, let me show to you what we do in
our
> > > Science > > Research class? ( a five minute power point
presentation of my
> > > class > > activities).
> > >
> > > I went to Kentucky with three high school students from the
Manila
> > > Science > > High School, and one student from the Mindanao
State
> > > University-Iligan > > Institute of Technology. These
students competed in the
> > > International > > Science and Engineering Fair which was held
back to back with the
> > > teaching > > competition. The students from Manila Science
competed for a team
> > > > project > > in Physics, while the student from Iligan
competed for the
> > > individual > > category in the field of Microbiology. These
students were competing
> > > with > > 1,200 other students from around the world.
> > >
> > > May 17, 2002 was a glorious moment for the Philippine
delegation
> > > in the > > U.S. When it was announced that the student from
Iligan won second
> > > place > > grand award for Microbiology, our delegation was
ecstatic. When
> > > it was > > announced that the students from Manila Science won
first place grand
> > > award > > for Physics, our group was delirious. When the grand
award for
> > > > "> Excellence > > Teaching> "> was announced, and for
the first time in the history
> > > of the > > event an Asian teacher won, and a Filipino, there
was a standing
> > > ovation > > from the crowd as the Philippine flag was waved in
the air.
> > >
> > > The Philippine delegation> '> s road to success in
Kentucky was far
> > > from > > smooth. We almost never made it to the U.S.
Our visa
> > > interview was > > scheduled on May 29 when we were supposed
to be competing in the
> > > U.S. by > > May 10. Almost desperate, we went to the Department
of Foreign
> > > Affairs for > > help, only to be told that the Office cannot
give us an endorsement
> > > letter > > to the U.S. Embassy because they cannot guarantee
that we are coming
> > > back.
> > >
> > > It was a painful experience for me and the students. Anyway,
we were
> > > able > > to get our visa on the last minute the most
unconventional way, and
> > > brought > > glory to this country.
> > >
> > > Let me show to you the scenario during the first day of
the
> > > teaching > > competition?.
> > >
> > > When I entered the judging area, one table in front was
occupied
> > > by the > > board of judges. At the right side of the room, the
table was
> > > occupied by > > the finalist from China and her supporters.
The table at the left
> > > side > > was occupied by the finalists from U.S.. and their
supporters. The
> > > center > > table for the Filipino finalist was empty. I sat
there alone.
> > >
> > > I went to the U.S. bringing a CD for my presentation. I also
brought
> > > some > > transparencies and a white board pen in case my CD won>
'> t work. Coming
> > > from > > a third world country, I was prepared for the worst.
It turned out,
> > > I was > > the only finalist without a notebook computer.
Luckily, one
> > > American > > finalist lend me his computer; but before
doing so, he gave me a
> > > brief > > lecture on the parts of the computer and its use.
> > >
> > > I was the fourth presenter. When it was my turn to present, a
panel
> > > member > > asked if I needed an interpreter. I said, > "> No
thanks.> "> A personnel
> > > from > > Intel volunteered to run my presentation. I said, >
"> I can do it.> ">
> > > After > > my presentation, they said, > "> Wow, you> '> re so
cool. You know more than
> > > us!> ">
> > >
> > > What am I telling you? That despite our country> '> s
limited
> > > resources, > > Filipinos can compete globally given the
proper training,
> > > support and > > exposure. Our winning at the international
scene may not
> > > reflect the > > general condition of science education in
the country. But
> > > with our > > concerted efforts, my dear fellowmen, we can move
this country
> > > forward and > > show the world that we are a globally
competitive race.
> > >
> > > Last May, I was in Cleveland, Ohio to present my methods of
> > > teaching to > > 150 teachers from 17 countries. I also served
as the team
> > > facilitator for > > the Spanish-speaking teachers from Brazil,
Costa Rica and Argentina..
> > > Last > > August, I gave a demonstration lesson to educators
from the third>
> > > world > > countries of Laos and Cambodia.
> > >
> > > Filipinos are indeed talented and will excel at the
international
> > > level in > > their individual capacity. But as a country,
we lag behind.
> > > This is > > because we lack the spirit of community
which is very strong
> > > among > > progressive nations.
> > >
> > > When I went home to Iloilo after the competition in the
U.S., my
> > > school > > gave me a very warm welcome. During the convocation,
students and
> > > teachers > > expressed how proud they are of me. I told them,
> "> I am very proud
> > > of you > > too. It is you who has brought me to where I am
now. Our
> > > experiences > > together has brought world attention to
the fact that hey,
> > > there> '> s a > > world-class school out there in Iloilo; a
school with world-class
> > > teachers > > and students. I told the teachers and I quote
Mr. De Quiros that
> > > > "> being > > world-class doesn> '> t mean going
internationally and showing our
> > > best out > > there. Being world-class is passion and
commitment to our
> > > profession. > > Being world-class is giving our best to
teaching. Being world-class
> > > starts > > right inside the classroom.> ">
> > >
> > > In winning this international award, I do not claim to be the
best
> > > teacher > > of the land. There are thousands of best
teachers out there,
> > > working > > silently, giving their hearts to teaching, without
thinking of
> > > benefits or > > rewards. I salute these teachers. In winning
this award, I believe
> > > I was > > just commissioned by somebody up there to deliver the
message that
> > > indeed, > > Filipino teachers can be world-class teachers.
In winning this
> > > award, I > > have shown to the world that Filipinos can be
world-class if they
> > > choose to > > be. And more importantly, I have shown to my
fellow Filipinos that
> > > they > > can be world-class if they choose to be. That if we
do our best,
> > > we can > > conquer the world.
> > >
> > > During the panel interview in the U.S., one judge asked me,
> "> You
> > > have a > > Ph.D. in Biology, why do you teach in high school?>
"> I answered,
> > > > "> And who > > will teach these kids?> "> Another judge
asked if how much am I paid
> > > for all > > my pains. They were shocked when I told them that
I am getting a
> > > net pay > > of not more than $300. a month.
> > >
> > > When your job becomes your mission, your primary concern is
giving
> > > your > > best in everything you do. Knowing that you have
contributed
> > > significantly > > towards the creation of a product which
can make a difference in
> > > your > > company and the larger community is reward in itself.
> > >
> > > Believe in what you are doing. Believe that you can make a
> > > difference. > > Believing however doesn> '> t mean you have
to stop from where you are
> > > now. > > Believing is improving your skills and maximizing
your potential.
> > > With > > determination and the will to win, your company can
conquer the world.
> > >
> > > As members of the San Miguel Family, you are lucky to take
part
> > > in the > > production of high quality and accessible
consumer products that
> > > can be > > found in every Filipino home. Your skills do not
only contribute
> > > to the > > development of the country> '> s economy, but you
also bring out the
> > > spirit > > of fun, joy, and laughter into the lives of the
people; thus helping
> > > make > > everyday life a celebration. Your capable hands can
paint a true
> > > image of > > the Filipino as a people- intelligent,
hard-working,
> > > passionate, > > fun-loving, creative, innovative, > ">
magaling!.> ">
> > >
> > > You could paint one bright picture of this country and its
people
> > > > - by > > your achievements in the workplace, your teamwork,
integrity,
> > > passion for > > success, and your discharge of civic
responsibilities. You can
> > > show the > > world that you are the new technocrats, capable
and willing to
> > > meet the > > challenges of the new order of market
globalization. You can show the
> > > world > > that you are the new citizenry, capable of making
this country a
> > > worthy > > member of the league of peace-loving nations.
> > >
> > > Be proud!
> > >
> > > Thank you very much.
Saturday, September 27, 2003
OPEN ONLY IF YOU HAVE TIME FOR GOD
> >
> > God, when I received this e-mail I thought I don't
> > have time for this.
> >
> > And this is really inappropriate during work. Then I
> > realized that this kind of thinking is exactly what
> > has caused a lot of the problems in our world today.
> >
> > We try to keep God in church on Sunday morning, maybe
> > Sunday night, and the unlikely event of a midweek
> > service.
> >
> > We do like to have Him around during sickness and, of
> > course, at funerals.
> >
> > However, we don't have time or room for Him during
> > work or play because that's the part of our lives we
> > think we can, and should, handle on our own.
> >
> > May God forgive me for ever thinking that there is a
> > time or place where He is not to be FIRST in my life.
> > We should always have time to remember all He has done
> > for us.
> >
> > If you aren't ashamed to do this, please follow the
> > directions.
> >
> > Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be
> > ashamed of you before my Father."
> >
> > Not ashamed. Pass this on only if you mean it!
> >
> > Yes, I do Love God. He is my source of existence and
> > Savior. He keeps me functioning each and everyday.
> > Without Him, I will be nothing. Without Him, I am
> > nothing. But with Him, I can do all things through
> > Christ that strengthens me. Phil 4:13.
> >
> > This is the simplest test. If you Love God, and are
> > not ashamed of all the marvelous things he has done
> > for you, send this to ten people!
> >
> > Just a Short Story for All!
> >
> > A young and successful executive was traveling down a
> > neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new
> > Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from
> > between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he
> > saw something.
> >
> > As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a
> > brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on
> > the brakes and drove the Jag back to the spot where
> > the brick had been thrown.
> >
> > The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed
> > the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car
> > shouting, "What was that all about and who are you?
> >
> > Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and
> > that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money.
> > Why did you do it?"
> >
> > The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...
> > please, I'm sorry...I didn't know what else to do," He
> > pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else
> > would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and
> > off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around
> > a
> > parked car. "It's my brother," he said. "He rolled
> > off
> > the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't
> > lift him up."
> >
> > Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive,
> > "Would you please help me get him back into his
> > wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."
> >
> > Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the
> > rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly
> > lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair,
> > then took out his fancy handkerchief and dabbed at the
> > fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him
> > everything was going to be okay.
> >
> > "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child
> > told the stranger.
> >
> > Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy
> > push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk
> > toward their home.
> >
> > It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The
> > damage was very noticeable, but the driver never
> > bothered to repair the dented side door.
> >
> > He kept the dent there to remind him of this message
> > "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to
> > throw a brick at you to get your attention!"
> >
> > God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts.
> > Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to
> > throw a brick at us.
> >
> > It's our choice.
> >
> > Thought for the Day:
> >
> > If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on
> > it.
> >
> > If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
> >
> > He sends you flowers every spring.
> >
> > He sends you a sunrise every morning.
> >
> > Whenever you want to talk, He listens.
> >
> > He can live anywhere in the universe, but He chose ...
> > your heart.
> >
> > Face it, friend -- He is crazy about you!
> >
> > Send this to every "beautiful person" you wish to
> > bless, and return it to the person who sent it to you.
> >
> > God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without
> > sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength
> > for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the
> > way.
> >
> > God, when I received this e-mail I thought I don't
> > have time for this.
> >
> > And this is really inappropriate during work. Then I
> > realized that this kind of thinking is exactly what
> > has caused a lot of the problems in our world today.
> >
> > We try to keep God in church on Sunday morning, maybe
> > Sunday night, and the unlikely event of a midweek
> > service.
> >
> > We do like to have Him around during sickness and, of
> > course, at funerals.
> >
> > However, we don't have time or room for Him during
> > work or play because that's the part of our lives we
> > think we can, and should, handle on our own.
> >
> > May God forgive me for ever thinking that there is a
> > time or place where He is not to be FIRST in my life.
> > We should always have time to remember all He has done
> > for us.
> >
> > If you aren't ashamed to do this, please follow the
> > directions.
> >
> > Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of me, I will be
> > ashamed of you before my Father."
> >
> > Not ashamed. Pass this on only if you mean it!
> >
> > Yes, I do Love God. He is my source of existence and
> > Savior. He keeps me functioning each and everyday.
> > Without Him, I will be nothing. Without Him, I am
> > nothing. But with Him, I can do all things through
> > Christ that strengthens me. Phil 4:13.
> >
> > This is the simplest test. If you Love God, and are
> > not ashamed of all the marvelous things he has done
> > for you, send this to ten people!
> >
> > Just a Short Story for All!
> >
> > A young and successful executive was traveling down a
> > neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new
> > Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from
> > between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he
> > saw something.
> >
> > As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a
> > brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on
> > the brakes and drove the Jag back to the spot where
> > the brick had been thrown.
> >
> > The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed
> > the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car
> > shouting, "What was that all about and who are you?
> >
> > Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and
> > that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money.
> > Why did you do it?"
> >
> > The young boy was apologetic. "Please, mister...
> > please, I'm sorry...I didn't know what else to do," He
> > pleaded. "I threw the brick because no one else
> > would stop..." With tears dripping down his face and
> > off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around
> > a
> > parked car. "It's my brother," he said. "He rolled
> > off
> > the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't
> > lift him up."
> >
> > Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive,
> > "Would you please help me get him back into his
> > wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."
> >
> > Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the
> > rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly
> > lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair,
> > then took out his fancy handkerchief and dabbed at the
> > fresh scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him
> > everything was going to be okay.
> >
> > "Thank you and may God bless you," the grateful child
> > told the stranger.
> >
> > Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy
> > push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk
> > toward their home.
> >
> > It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The
> > damage was very noticeable, but the driver never
> > bothered to repair the dented side door.
> >
> > He kept the dent there to remind him of this message
> > "Don't go through life so fast that someone has to
> > throw a brick at you to get your attention!"
> >
> > God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts.
> > Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to
> > throw a brick at us.
> >
> > It's our choice.
> >
> > Thought for the Day:
> >
> > If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on
> > it.
> >
> > If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
> >
> > He sends you flowers every spring.
> >
> > He sends you a sunrise every morning.
> >
> > Whenever you want to talk, He listens.
> >
> > He can live anywhere in the universe, but He chose ...
> > your heart.
> >
> > Face it, friend -- He is crazy about you!
> >
> > Send this to every "beautiful person" you wish to
> > bless, and return it to the person who sent it to you.
> >
> > God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without
> > sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength
> > for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the
> > way.
VERSE FOR TODAY:
"Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact
you are doing."
--1 Thessalonians 5:11
THOUGHT:
While Paul's exhortation here is excellent, it is the style
of the exhortation we should especially notice. We live in an
age where we are constantly pressured to emphasize the novel,
new, or improved versions of things. But in our lives as
Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing
right and just simply say, "Hey, you're doing well, just keep
doing what you're doing!"
PRAYER:
Faithful Father, thank You for noticing and keeping record
of the things I've done that are good and pleasing to You.
Please help me to keep doing those things that please You, only
do them better, that You may be pleased and glorified. In Jesus'
name. Amen.
"Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact
you are doing."
--1 Thessalonians 5:11
THOUGHT:
While Paul's exhortation here is excellent, it is the style
of the exhortation we should especially notice. We live in an
age where we are constantly pressured to emphasize the novel,
new, or improved versions of things. But in our lives as
Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing
right and just simply say, "Hey, you're doing well, just keep
doing what you're doing!"
PRAYER:
Faithful Father, thank You for noticing and keeping record
of the things I've done that are good and pleasing to You.
Please help me to keep doing those things that please You, only
do them better, that You may be pleased and glorified. In Jesus'
name. Amen.
VERSE FOR TODAY:
"I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there
may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly
united in mind and thought."
--1 Corinthians 1:10
THOUGHT:
For churches to get along, sometimes their leaders must
remind them about unity, using the authority of the One who
made his dying prayer a prayer for unity. We must work
together or perish.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, You have presented so many of my prayers to our
Father, but today, I want to thank You for loving me so. I
promise that I will do all I can, to the glory of our Father,
to live at peace and serve those who belong to You. By Your
name and through the blessed Holy Spirit I pray. Amen.
"I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there
may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly
united in mind and thought."
--1 Corinthians 1:10
THOUGHT:
For churches to get along, sometimes their leaders must
remind them about unity, using the authority of the One who
made his dying prayer a prayer for unity. We must work
together or perish.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, You have presented so many of my prayers to our
Father, but today, I want to thank You for loving me so. I
promise that I will do all I can, to the glory of our Father,
to live at peace and serve those who belong to You. By Your
name and through the blessed Holy Spirit I pray. Amen.
The Higher Standard of Love
VERSE:
"When someone strikes you on [your] right cheek, turn the other one to him as well."
--Matthew 5:39
LIFE APPLICATION:
Jesus begins this teaching by quoting from the Book of Leviticus (24:20), which says, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." Leviticus did not forbid vengeance, but rather tried to moderate it. Retaliation was allowed, but only in propertion to the injury received. To many of us, this law makes sense. It seems fair.
But Jesus turns everything upside down by forbidding all retaliation--even a proportionate one. If someone strikes you on the cheek, He says, offer the other cheek. If someone steals your tunic, hand over your cloak also. To many of us, this command doesn't make any sense. It's not fair! What was Jesus thinking?
Perhaps he was thinking that by refusing to retaliate, we challenge the method of the wrongdoer. When we refuse to return evil for evil, we invite the conversion of the enemy. To refuse to respond with violence, we take a small step toward lasting peace. Jesus' hard words remind us that the only standard worth measuring ourselves against is not the standard of fairness, but the standard of love.
May God bless you with his love
"When someone strikes you on [your] right cheek, turn the other one to him as well."
--Matthew 5:39
LIFE APPLICATION:
Jesus begins this teaching by quoting from the Book of Leviticus (24:20), which says, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." Leviticus did not forbid vengeance, but rather tried to moderate it. Retaliation was allowed, but only in propertion to the injury received. To many of us, this law makes sense. It seems fair.
But Jesus turns everything upside down by forbidding all retaliation--even a proportionate one. If someone strikes you on the cheek, He says, offer the other cheek. If someone steals your tunic, hand over your cloak also. To many of us, this command doesn't make any sense. It's not fair! What was Jesus thinking?
Perhaps he was thinking that by refusing to retaliate, we challenge the method of the wrongdoer. When we refuse to return evil for evil, we invite the conversion of the enemy. To refuse to respond with violence, we take a small step toward lasting peace. Jesus' hard words remind us that the only standard worth measuring ourselves against is not the standard of fairness, but the standard of love.
May God bless you with his love
Just Listen
by: Rachel Naomi Remen, Kitchen Table Wisdom
I suspect that the most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention. And especially if it's given from the heart. When people are talking, there's no need to do anything but receive them. Just take them in. Listen to what they're saying. Care about it. Most times caring about it is even more important than understanding it. Most of us don't value ourselves or our love enough to know this. It has taken me along time to believe in the power of simple saying, "I'm so sorry," when someone is in pain. And meaning it.
One of my patients told me that when she tried to tell her story people often interrupted to tell her that they once had something just like that happen to them. Subtly her pain became a story about themselves. Eventually she stopped talking to most people. It was just too lonely. We connect through listening. When we interrupt what someone is saying to let them know that we understand, we move the focus of attention to ourselves. When we listen, they know we care. Many people with cancer can talk about the relief of having someone just listen.
I have even learned to respond to someone crying by just listening. In the old days I used to reach for the tissues, until I realized that passing a person a tissue may be just another way to shut them down, to take them out of their experience of sadness and grief. Now I just listen. When they have cried all they need to cry, they find me there with them.
This simple thing has not been that easy to learn. It certainly went against everything I had been taught since I was very young. I thought people listened only because they were too timid to speak or did not know the answer. A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well intentioned words.
I suspect that the most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention. And especially if it's given from the heart. When people are talking, there's no need to do anything but receive them. Just take them in. Listen to what they're saying. Care about it. Most times caring about it is even more important than understanding it. Most of us don't value ourselves or our love enough to know this. It has taken me along time to believe in the power of simple saying, "I'm so sorry," when someone is in pain. And meaning it.
One of my patients told me that when she tried to tell her story people often interrupted to tell her that they once had something just like that happen to them. Subtly her pain became a story about themselves. Eventually she stopped talking to most people. It was just too lonely. We connect through listening. When we interrupt what someone is saying to let them know that we understand, we move the focus of attention to ourselves. When we listen, they know we care. Many people with cancer can talk about the relief of having someone just listen.
I have even learned to respond to someone crying by just listening. In the old days I used to reach for the tissues, until I realized that passing a person a tissue may be just another way to shut them down, to take them out of their experience of sadness and grief. Now I just listen. When they have cried all they need to cry, they find me there with them.
This simple thing has not been that easy to learn. It certainly went against everything I had been taught since I was very young. I thought people listened only because they were too timid to speak or did not know the answer. A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well intentioned words.
"Keep your fork..."
>
> > A Woman and a Fork
> >
> > There was a young woman who had been diagnosed
> with
> > a
> > terminal illness and had been given three months
> to
> > live.
> > So as she was getting her things "in order," she
> > contacted
> > her Rabbi and had him come to her house to discuss
> > certain
> > aspects of her final wishes.
> >
> > She told him which songs she wanted sung at the
> > service,
> > what scriptures she would like read, and what
> outfit
> > she
> > wanted to be buried in.
> >
> > Everything was in order and the Rabbi was
> preparing
> > to
> > leave when the young woman suddenly remembered
> > something
> > very important to her.
> >
> > "There's one more thing," she said excitedly.
> > "What' that?" came the Rabbi's reply.
> > "This is very important," the young woman
> continued.
> > "I
> > want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."
> > The Rabbi stood looking at the young woman, not
> > knowing
> > quite what to say.
> >
> > That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman
> > asked.
> > "Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,"
> > said the
> > Rabbi.
> >
> > The young woman explained. "My grandmother once
> told
> > me
> > this story, and from there on out, I have always
> > done so.
> > I have also, always tried to pass along its
> message
> > to
> > those I love and those who are in need of
> > encouragement.
> > In all my years of attending socials and dinners,
> I
> > always
> > remember that when the dishes of the main course
> > were
> > being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over
> > and say,
> > 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because
> I
> > knew
> > that something better was coming...like velvety
> > chocolate
> > cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful,
> > and with
> > substance!'
> >
> > So, I just want people to see me there in that
> > casket with
> > a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder
> "What's
> > with
> > the fork?" Then I want you to tell them: "Keep
> your
> > fork
> > ..the best is yet to come."
> >
> > The Rabbi's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he
> > hugged
> > the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be
> one
> > of the
> > last times he would see her before her death. But
> he
> > also
> > knew that the young woman had a better grasp of
> > heaven
> > than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven
> > would
> > be like than many people twice her age, with twice
> > as much
> > experience and knowledge.
> >
> > She KNEW that something better was coming.
> >
> > At the funeral people were walking by the young
> > woman's
> > casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and
> > the fork
> > placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Rabbi
> > heard
> > the question "What's with the fork?" And over and
> > over he
> > smiled.
> >
> > During his message, the Rabbi told the people of
> the
> >
> > conversation he had with the young woman shortly
> > before
> > she died. He also told them about the fork and
> about
> > what
> > it symbolized to her. The pastor told the people
> how
> > he
> > could not stop thinking about the fork and told
> them
> > that
> > they probably would not be able to stop thinking
> > about it
> > either.
> >
> > He was right. So the next time you reach down for
> > your
> > fork, let it remind you ever so gently, that the
> > best is
> > yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel,
> indeed.
> > They
> > make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They
> > lend an
> > ear, they share a word of praise, and they always
> > want to
> > open their hearts to us. Show your friends how
> much
> > you
> > care. Remember to always be there for them, even
> > when you
> > need them more. For you never know when it may be
> > their
> > time to "Keep your fork."
> >
> > Cherish the time you have, and the memories you
> > share...
> > being friends with someone is not an opportunity
> but
> > a
> > sweet responsibility.
> >
> > Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND even
> if
> > it
> > means sending back to the person who sent it to
> you.
> >
> > And keep your fork.
> > A Woman and a Fork
> >
> > There was a young woman who had been diagnosed
> with
> > a
> > terminal illness and had been given three months
> to
> > live.
> > So as she was getting her things "in order," she
> > contacted
> > her Rabbi and had him come to her house to discuss
> > certain
> > aspects of her final wishes.
> >
> > She told him which songs she wanted sung at the
> > service,
> > what scriptures she would like read, and what
> outfit
> > she
> > wanted to be buried in.
> >
> > Everything was in order and the Rabbi was
> preparing
> > to
> > leave when the young woman suddenly remembered
> > something
> > very important to her.
> >
> > "There's one more thing," she said excitedly.
> > "What' that?" came the Rabbi's reply.
> > "This is very important," the young woman
> continued.
> > "I
> > want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."
> > The Rabbi stood looking at the young woman, not
> > knowing
> > quite what to say.
> >
> > That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman
> > asked.
> > "Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,"
> > said the
> > Rabbi.
> >
> > The young woman explained. "My grandmother once
> told
> > me
> > this story, and from there on out, I have always
> > done so.
> > I have also, always tried to pass along its
> message
> > to
> > those I love and those who are in need of
> > encouragement.
> > In all my years of attending socials and dinners,
> I
> > always
> > remember that when the dishes of the main course
> > were
> > being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over
> > and say,
> > 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because
> I
> > knew
> > that something better was coming...like velvety
> > chocolate
> > cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful,
> > and with
> > substance!'
> >
> > So, I just want people to see me there in that
> > casket with
> > a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder
> "What's
> > with
> > the fork?" Then I want you to tell them: "Keep
> your
> > fork
> > ..the best is yet to come."
> >
> > The Rabbi's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he
> > hugged
> > the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be
> one
> > of the
> > last times he would see her before her death. But
> he
> > also
> > knew that the young woman had a better grasp of
> > heaven
> > than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven
> > would
> > be like than many people twice her age, with twice
> > as much
> > experience and knowledge.
> >
> > She KNEW that something better was coming.
> >
> > At the funeral people were walking by the young
> > woman's
> > casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and
> > the fork
> > placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Rabbi
> > heard
> > the question "What's with the fork?" And over and
> > over he
> > smiled.
> >
> > During his message, the Rabbi told the people of
> the
> >
> > conversation he had with the young woman shortly
> > before
> > she died. He also told them about the fork and
> about
> > what
> > it symbolized to her. The pastor told the people
> how
> > he
> > could not stop thinking about the fork and told
> them
> > that
> > they probably would not be able to stop thinking
> > about it
> > either.
> >
> > He was right. So the next time you reach down for
> > your
> > fork, let it remind you ever so gently, that the
> > best is
> > yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel,
> indeed.
> > They
> > make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They
> > lend an
> > ear, they share a word of praise, and they always
> > want to
> > open their hearts to us. Show your friends how
> much
> > you
> > care. Remember to always be there for them, even
> > when you
> > need them more. For you never know when it may be
> > their
> > time to "Keep your fork."
> >
> > Cherish the time you have, and the memories you
> > share...
> > being friends with someone is not an opportunity
> but
> > a
> > sweet responsibility.
> >
> > Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND even
> if
> > it
> > means sending back to the person who sent it to
> you.
> >
> > And keep your fork.
VERSE:
"My command to you is: love your enemies, pray for your persecutors."
--Matthew 5:44
REFLECTIION. We must show love for those who do evil to us and pray for them.
Nothing is dearer or more pleasing to God than this.
--St. Bridget
PRAYER. God of love, grant me the great grace to show love and forgiveness for those who do evil to me. Let me at least be able to pray for their salvation, won for them by Jesus.
"My command to you is: love your enemies, pray for your persecutors."
--Matthew 5:44
REFLECTIION. We must show love for those who do evil to us and pray for them.
Nothing is dearer or more pleasing to God than this.
--St. Bridget
PRAYER. God of love, grant me the great grace to show love and forgiveness for those who do evil to me. Let me at least be able to pray for their salvation, won for them by Jesus.
HE STANDS ABOVE ALL
Socrates taught for 40 years. Plato for 50. Aristotle
for 40 and Jesus Christ for only 3. Yet the influences
of christ's three-year ministry infinitely transcends
the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching
from these men who were among the greatest
philosophers of all antiquity.
Jesus painted no pictures, yet some of the finest
paintings of Raphael, Michaelangelo and Leonardo da
Vinci received their inspiration from Him.
Jesus wrote no poetry but Dante, Milton, and scores of
the world's greatest poets were inspired by Him.
Jesus composed no music; still Haydn, Handel,
Beethoven, Bach and Mendelssohn reached their highest
perfection of melody in the humns, symphonies and
oratorios they composed in His praise.
Every sphere of human greatness has been enriched by
this humbloe carpenter of Nazareth.
His unique contribution to the human race is the
salvation of the soul. Philosophy could not accomplish
that. Nor art. Nor literature. Nor music. Only Jesus
Christ can break the enslaving chains of sin and
satan.He alone can speak peace to the human heart,
strengthen the weak and give life to those who are
spiritually dead.
INSIGHT:
Christ is the hinge of history.
Charles Malik
former UN Sec. General
Alexander, Caesar and Hannibal conquered the
world but they had no friends. JEsus foudned His
empire upon love and at this hour, millions would die
for Him. He has won the hearts of men, a task a
conqueror cannot do.
Napoleon Bonaparte
French General
REFELCTION: Therefore God exalted him to the highest
place and gave HIM the name that is above every name.
Philippians 2:9
for 40 and Jesus Christ for only 3. Yet the influences
of christ's three-year ministry infinitely transcends
the impact left by the combined 130 years of teaching
from these men who were among the greatest
philosophers of all antiquity.
Jesus painted no pictures, yet some of the finest
paintings of Raphael, Michaelangelo and Leonardo da
Vinci received their inspiration from Him.
Jesus wrote no poetry but Dante, Milton, and scores of
the world's greatest poets were inspired by Him.
Jesus composed no music; still Haydn, Handel,
Beethoven, Bach and Mendelssohn reached their highest
perfection of melody in the humns, symphonies and
oratorios they composed in His praise.
Every sphere of human greatness has been enriched by
this humbloe carpenter of Nazareth.
His unique contribution to the human race is the
salvation of the soul. Philosophy could not accomplish
that. Nor art. Nor literature. Nor music. Only Jesus
Christ can break the enslaving chains of sin and
satan.He alone can speak peace to the human heart,
strengthen the weak and give life to those who are
spiritually dead.
INSIGHT:
Christ is the hinge of history.
Charles Malik
former UN Sec. General
Alexander, Caesar and Hannibal conquered the
world but they had no friends. JEsus foudned His
empire upon love and at this hour, millions would die
for Him. He has won the hearts of men, a task a
conqueror cannot do.
Napoleon Bonaparte
French General
REFELCTION: Therefore God exalted him to the highest
place and gave HIM the name that is above every name.
Philippians 2:9
AWESOME
This is almost overwhelming when you think about it.
You MUST read to the end: (smile)
Moses and the people were in the desert, but what was he going to do with
them? They had to be fed, and feeding 2 or 3 million people requires a lot
of food.
According to the Quartermaster General in the Army, it is reported that
Moses would have to have had 1500 tons of food each day. Do you know that
to bring that much food each day, two freight trains, each at least a mile
long, would be required!
Besides you must remember, they were out in the desert, so they would have
to have firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4000 tons of
wood and a few more freight trains, each a mile long, just for one day. And
just think, they were forty years in transit.
And oh yes! They would have to have water. If they only had enough to drink
and wash a few dishes, it would take 11,000,000 gallons each day and a
freight train with tank cars, 1800 miles long, just to bring water!
And then another thing! They had to get across the Red Sea at night. Now,
if they went on a narrow path, double file, the line would be 800 miles
long and would require 35 days and nights to get through. So there had to
be a space in the Red Sea, 3 miles wide so that they could walk 5000
abreast to get over in one night.
But then, there is another problem... each time they camped at the end of
the day, a campground two-thirds the size of the state of Rhode Island was
required, or a total of 750 square miles long... think of it! This much
space for camping.
Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt? I think not!
You see, Moses believed in God. God took care of these things for him.
Now do you think God has any problem taking care of all your needs?
I asked the Lord to bless you as I prayed for you today. To guide you and
protect you as you go along your way... His love is always with you,
His promises are true, And when we give Him all our cares, You know He will
see us through.
Our God is an Awesome God!!
So when the road you're traveling on seems difficult at best, just remember
I'm praying and God will do the rest.
You MUST read to the end: (smile)
Moses and the people were in the desert, but what was he going to do with
them? They had to be fed, and feeding 2 or 3 million people requires a lot
of food.
According to the Quartermaster General in the Army, it is reported that
Moses would have to have had 1500 tons of food each day. Do you know that
to bring that much food each day, two freight trains, each at least a mile
long, would be required!
Besides you must remember, they were out in the desert, so they would have
to have firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4000 tons of
wood and a few more freight trains, each a mile long, just for one day. And
just think, they were forty years in transit.
And oh yes! They would have to have water. If they only had enough to drink
and wash a few dishes, it would take 11,000,000 gallons each day and a
freight train with tank cars, 1800 miles long, just to bring water!
And then another thing! They had to get across the Red Sea at night. Now,
if they went on a narrow path, double file, the line would be 800 miles
long and would require 35 days and nights to get through. So there had to
be a space in the Red Sea, 3 miles wide so that they could walk 5000
abreast to get over in one night.
But then, there is another problem... each time they camped at the end of
the day, a campground two-thirds the size of the state of Rhode Island was
required, or a total of 750 square miles long... think of it! This much
space for camping.
Do you think Moses figured all this out before he left Egypt? I think not!
You see, Moses believed in God. God took care of these things for him.
Now do you think God has any problem taking care of all your needs?
I asked the Lord to bless you as I prayed for you today. To guide you and
protect you as you go along your way... His love is always with you,
His promises are true, And when we give Him all our cares, You know He will
see us through.
Our God is an Awesome God!!
So when the road you're traveling on seems difficult at best, just remember
I'm praying and God will do the rest.
SATAN'S MEETING
Satan's meeting (read even if you're busy) Satan called a worldwide
convention of demons. In his opening address he said, "We can't keep
Christians from going to church." "We can't keep them from reading
their
Bibles and knowing the truth." "We can't even keep them from forming an
intimate relationship with their savior."
"Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is
broken." "So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered
dish dinners, but steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a
relationship with Jesus Christ." "This is what I want you to do,"
said
the devil. "Distract them from gaining hold of their Savior and
maintaining
that vital connection throughout their day!"
"How shall we do this?" his demons shouted. "Keep them busy in the
non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their
minds," he answered. "Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow,
borrow, borrow. Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the
husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so
they can afford their empty lifestyles. Keep them from spending time
with
their children .
As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from
the pressures of work! Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot
hear that still, small voice. Entice them to play the radio or cassette
player
whenever they drive. To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going
constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant
in
the world plays non-biblical music constantly. This will jam their
minds
and break that union with Christ. Fill the coffee tables with magazines
and newspapers. Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day.
Invade their driving moments with billboards. Flood their mailboxes
with
junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of
newsletter
and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes."
"Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands
will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll
become
dissatisfied with their wives. Keep the wives too tired to love their
husbands at night. Give them headaches too! If they don't give their
husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere.
That will fragment their families quickly! Give them Santa Claus to
distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of
Christmas.
Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resurrection
and
power over sin and death. Even in their recreation, let them be
excessive.
Have them return from their recreation exhausted. Keep them too busy
to
go out to nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to
amusement
parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead. Keep them
busy,
busy, and busy! And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve
them
in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences.
Crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek
power
from Jesus. Soon they will be working in their own strength,
sacrificing
their health and family for the good of the cause.
It will work! It will work!"
It was quite a plan! The demons went eagerly to their assignments
causing
Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and
there.
Having little time for their God or their families. Having no time to
tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives.
Has the devil been successful at his scheme? You be the judge!
Does "busy"
mean:
B-eing
U-nder
S-atan's
Y-oke?
convention of demons. In his opening address he said, "We can't keep
Christians from going to church." "We can't keep them from reading
their
Bibles and knowing the truth." "We can't even keep them from forming an
intimate relationship with their savior."
"Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is
broken." "So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered
dish dinners, but steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a
relationship with Jesus Christ." "This is what I want you to do,"
said
the devil. "Distract them from gaining hold of their Savior and
maintaining
that vital connection throughout their day!"
"How shall we do this?" his demons shouted. "Keep them busy in the
non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their
minds," he answered. "Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow,
borrow, borrow. Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the
husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so
they can afford their empty lifestyles. Keep them from spending time
with
their children .
As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from
the pressures of work! Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot
hear that still, small voice. Entice them to play the radio or cassette
player
whenever they drive. To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going
constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant
in
the world plays non-biblical music constantly. This will jam their
minds
and break that union with Christ. Fill the coffee tables with magazines
and newspapers. Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day.
Invade their driving moments with billboards. Flood their mailboxes
with
junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of
newsletter
and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes."
"Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands
will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll
become
dissatisfied with their wives. Keep the wives too tired to love their
husbands at night. Give them headaches too! If they don't give their
husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere.
That will fragment their families quickly! Give them Santa Claus to
distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of
Christmas.
Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resurrection
and
power over sin and death. Even in their recreation, let them be
excessive.
Have them return from their recreation exhausted. Keep them too busy
to
go out to nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to
amusement
parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead. Keep them
busy,
busy, and busy! And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve
them
in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences.
Crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek
power
from Jesus. Soon they will be working in their own strength,
sacrificing
their health and family for the good of the cause.
It will work! It will work!"
It was quite a plan! The demons went eagerly to their assignments
causing
Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and
there.
Having little time for their God or their families. Having no time to
tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives.
Has the devil been successful at his scheme? You be the judge!
Does "busy"
mean:
B-eing
U-nder
S-atan's
Y-oke?
I've learned
I've learned.... That the best
> > classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly
> > person.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.
> >
> >
> > I've learned.... That just one person saying to me,
> > "You've made my day!" makes my day.
> >
> > I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in
> > your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in
> > the world.
> >
> > I've learned.... That being kind is more important
> > than being right.
> >
> > I've learned.... That you should never say no to a
> > gift from a child.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone
> > when I don't have the strength to help him in some
> > other way.
> >
> > I've learned.... That no matter how serious your
> > life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to
> > act goofy with.
> >
> > I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs
> > is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
> >
> > I've learned.... That simple walks with my father
> > around the block on summer nights when I was a child
> > did wonders for me as an adult.
> >
> > I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet
> > paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it
> > goes.
> >
> > I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't
> > give us everything we ask for.
> >
> > I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
> >
> > I've learned.... That it's those small daily
> > happenings that make life so spectacular.
> >
> > I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is
> > someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the Lord didn't do it all in
> > one day. What makes me think I can?
> >
> > I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not
> > change the facts.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with
> > someone, you are only letting that person continue
> > to hurt you.
> >
> > I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all
> > wounds.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow
> > as a person is to surround myself with people
> > smarter than I am.
> >
> > I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to
> > be greeted with a smile.
> >
> > I've learned.... That there's nothing sweeter than
> > sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath
> > on your cheeks.
> >
> > I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you
> > fall in love with them.
> >
> > I've learned.... That life is tough, but I'm
> > tougher.
> >
> > I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost;
> > someone will take the ones you miss.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness,
> > happiness will dock elsewhere.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my
> > Dad that I love him one more time before he passed
> > away.
> >
> > I've learned.... That one should keep his words both
> > soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat
> > them.
> >
> > I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way
> > to improve your looks.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I can't choose how I feel, but
> > I can choose what I do about it.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when your newly born
> > grandchild holds your little finger in his/her
> > little fist, that you're hooked for life.
> >
> > I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top
> > of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth
> > occurs while you're climbing it.
> >
> > I've learned ... That it is best to give advice in
> > only two circumstances; when it is requested and
> > when it is a life threatening situation.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the less time I have to work
> > with, the more things I get done.
> >
> > To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way
> > down to the last sentence.
> >
> > It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how
> > much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a
> > FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the
> > person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you,
> > then you'll know you have a circle of friends. HAPPY
> > FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I
> > AM HONORED! Now send this to every friend you have!!
> > And to your family. This was sent to me!
> >
> > classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly
> > person.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.
> >
> >
> > I've learned.... That just one person saying to me,
> > "You've made my day!" makes my day.
> >
> > I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in
> > your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in
> > the world.
> >
> > I've learned.... That being kind is more important
> > than being right.
> >
> > I've learned.... That you should never say no to a
> > gift from a child.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone
> > when I don't have the strength to help him in some
> > other way.
> >
> > I've learned.... That no matter how serious your
> > life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to
> > act goofy with.
> >
> > I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs
> > is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
> >
> > I've learned.... That simple walks with my father
> > around the block on summer nights when I was a child
> > did wonders for me as an adult.
> >
> > I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet
> > paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it
> > goes.
> >
> > I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't
> > give us everything we ask for.
> >
> > I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
> >
> > I've learned.... That it's those small daily
> > happenings that make life so spectacular.
> >
> > I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is
> > someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the Lord didn't do it all in
> > one day. What makes me think I can?
> >
> > I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not
> > change the facts.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with
> > someone, you are only letting that person continue
> > to hurt you.
> >
> > I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all
> > wounds.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow
> > as a person is to surround myself with people
> > smarter than I am.
> >
> > I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to
> > be greeted with a smile.
> >
> > I've learned.... That there's nothing sweeter than
> > sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath
> > on your cheeks.
> >
> > I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you
> > fall in love with them.
> >
> > I've learned.... That life is tough, but I'm
> > tougher.
> >
> > I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost;
> > someone will take the ones you miss.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness,
> > happiness will dock elsewhere.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my
> > Dad that I love him one more time before he passed
> > away.
> >
> > I've learned.... That one should keep his words both
> > soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat
> > them.
> >
> > I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way
> > to improve your looks.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I can't choose how I feel, but
> > I can choose what I do about it.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when your newly born
> > grandchild holds your little finger in his/her
> > little fist, that you're hooked for life.
> >
> > I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top
> > of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth
> > occurs while you're climbing it.
> >
> > I've learned ... That it is best to give advice in
> > only two circumstances; when it is requested and
> > when it is a life threatening situation.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the less time I have to work
> > with, the more things I get done.
> >
> > To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way
> > down to the last sentence.
> >
> > It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how
> > much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a
> > FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the
> > person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you,
> > then you'll know you have a circle of friends. HAPPY
> > FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I
> > AM HONORED! Now send this to every friend you have!!
> > And to your family. This was sent to me!
> >
Don't Grow Old
An article from Sun-Star daily newspaper
By Melanie T. Lim June 2, 1999
Many people are afraid of growing old. I'm afraid of growing old
and boring. Many people are afraid of growing old, alone. I'm
afraid of growing old, insane. Many people are
afraid of losing their looks. I'm afraid of losing my dreams.
Many people are afraid
of losing their youth. I'm afraid of losing my
soul.
When you're 15, 35 seems ancient. When you're
35, 15 seems
juvenile. A turnaround in a split second - two
decades zoom past
and before you know it, it's only a mile to the
next millenium.
Don't' fear age- it's a right of personhood.
Don't fear death- it's
God's greatest jest. Don't grow old - you don't
have to.
Don't date because you're desperate. Don't marry
because you're
miserable. Don't have kids because you think
your genes are
superior. Don't separate because you think it's
fashionable. Don't
drink because you have troubles. Don't gamble
because you think
winning is inevitable. Don't philander because
you think you're
irresistible. Most likely, you're not.
Don't associate with people you can't trust.
Don't cheat. Don't lie.
Don't pretend. Don't try to buy your way into
the kingdom of God.
Don't dictate because you're smarter. Don't
demand because you're
stronger. Don't sleep around because you think
you're old enough and
know better. Don't hurt your kids because loving
them is harder.
Don't sell your self, your family or your
ideals.
Don't stagnate. Don't regress. Learn a new
skill. Find a new
friend. Start a new career. Don't live in the
past. Time can't
bring anything or anyone back. Don't put your
life on hold for
possibly Mr. Right. Don't throw your life away
on absolutely Mr.
Wrong because your biological clock is ticking
and you can't afford
to have your eggs harvested before the new
millenium.
There's always a mad rush to something,
somewhere but victory does
not always belong to those who finish first.
Sometimes, there is no
race to be won only a price to be paid for some
of life's more
hasty decisions. You can't always go with the
throng who could be
wrong. Sometimes, you have to be alone to be
enlightened.
To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the
homeless. To feed
your nurturing instincts, care for the needy. To
fulfill your
parenting fantasies, get a puppy. Don't bring
another life into
this world for all the wrong reasons. To keep
yourself warm, buy a
jacket. In the long-run, it will be less
complicated and less
costly. To make yourself happy, pursue your
passions and be the
best of what you can be.
Simplify your life. Take away the clutter. Get
rid of destructive
elements - abusive friends, nasty habits and
dangerous liaisons.
Don't abandon your responsibilities but don't
overdose on duty.
Don't live life recklessly without thought and
feeling for your
family. Be true to yourself. Don't commit when
you're not ready.
Don't keep others waiting needlessly. Fall in
love - it's the
greatest thing on earth. But take care and
remember, after the fall
must come the rise.
Go on that trip. Don't postpone it. Say those
words. Don't let the
moment pass. Do what you must even at society's
scorn. Write
poetry. Love deeply. Walk barefoot. Hold hands.
Dance with wild
abandon. Cry at the movies. Take care of
yourself. Don't wait for
someone to take care of you. You light up your
life. You drive
yourself to your destination. No one completes
you - except you.
It is true that life doesn't get easier with
age. It only gets more
challenging. Don't be afraid. Don't lose your
capacity to love.
Pursue your passions. Live your dreams. Don't
lose faith in God.
Don't grow old. Just grow-up.
By Melanie T. Lim June 2, 1999
Many people are afraid of growing old. I'm afraid of growing old
and boring. Many people are afraid of growing old, alone. I'm
afraid of growing old, insane. Many people are
afraid of losing their looks. I'm afraid of losing my dreams.
Many people are afraid
of losing their youth. I'm afraid of losing my
soul.
When you're 15, 35 seems ancient. When you're
35, 15 seems
juvenile. A turnaround in a split second - two
decades zoom past
and before you know it, it's only a mile to the
next millenium.
Don't' fear age- it's a right of personhood.
Don't fear death- it's
God's greatest jest. Don't grow old - you don't
have to.
Don't date because you're desperate. Don't marry
because you're
miserable. Don't have kids because you think
your genes are
superior. Don't separate because you think it's
fashionable. Don't
drink because you have troubles. Don't gamble
because you think
winning is inevitable. Don't philander because
you think you're
irresistible. Most likely, you're not.
Don't associate with people you can't trust.
Don't cheat. Don't lie.
Don't pretend. Don't try to buy your way into
the kingdom of God.
Don't dictate because you're smarter. Don't
demand because you're
stronger. Don't sleep around because you think
you're old enough and
know better. Don't hurt your kids because loving
them is harder.
Don't sell your self, your family or your
ideals.
Don't stagnate. Don't regress. Learn a new
skill. Find a new
friend. Start a new career. Don't live in the
past. Time can't
bring anything or anyone back. Don't put your
life on hold for
possibly Mr. Right. Don't throw your life away
on absolutely Mr.
Wrong because your biological clock is ticking
and you can't afford
to have your eggs harvested before the new
millenium.
There's always a mad rush to something,
somewhere but victory does
not always belong to those who finish first.
Sometimes, there is no
race to be won only a price to be paid for some
of life's more
hasty decisions. You can't always go with the
throng who could be
wrong. Sometimes, you have to be alone to be
enlightened.
To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the
homeless. To feed
your nurturing instincts, care for the needy. To
fulfill your
parenting fantasies, get a puppy. Don't bring
another life into
this world for all the wrong reasons. To keep
yourself warm, buy a
jacket. In the long-run, it will be less
complicated and less
costly. To make yourself happy, pursue your
passions and be the
best of what you can be.
Simplify your life. Take away the clutter. Get
rid of destructive
elements - abusive friends, nasty habits and
dangerous liaisons.
Don't abandon your responsibilities but don't
overdose on duty.
Don't live life recklessly without thought and
feeling for your
family. Be true to yourself. Don't commit when
you're not ready.
Don't keep others waiting needlessly. Fall in
love - it's the
greatest thing on earth. But take care and
remember, after the fall
must come the rise.
Go on that trip. Don't postpone it. Say those
words. Don't let the
moment pass. Do what you must even at society's
scorn. Write
poetry. Love deeply. Walk barefoot. Hold hands.
Dance with wild
abandon. Cry at the movies. Take care of
yourself. Don't wait for
someone to take care of you. You light up your
life. You drive
yourself to your destination. No one completes
you - except you.
It is true that life doesn't get easier with
age. It only gets more
challenging. Don't be afraid. Don't lose your
capacity to love.
Pursue your passions. Live your dreams. Don't
lose faith in God.
Don't grow old. Just grow-up.
TEN SECRETS TO BE A BETTER PERSON
1st Secret - THE POWER OF THOUGHT
Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think about.
Loving thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships.
Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about theirs and
ourselves. If we want to love someone, we need to consider his/her
needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help you
recognize him/her when you meet him/her.
2nd Secret - THE POWER OF RESPECT
You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first respect them.
The first person you need to respect is yourself. To begin to gain
self-respect, ask yourself, what do I respect about myself? To gain
respect for others, even those you may dislike ask yourself, what
do I respect about them?
3rd Secret - THE POWER OF GIVING
If you want to receive love, all you have to do is give it. The
more love you give, the more you will receive. To love is to give
of you, freely and unconditionally. Practice random acts of
kindness. Before committing to a relationship, ask not what the
other person will be able to give you but rather what will you are
able to give them. The secret formula of a happy, lifelong and
loving relationship is to always focus on what you can give instead
of what you can take.
4th Secret - THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP
To find a true love, you must first find a true friend. Love does
not consist of gazing into each other's eyes but rather looking
outward together in the same direction. To love someone completely
you must first love him/her for who they are and not what they look
like. Friendship is the soil through which love's seeds grow. If
you want to bring love into a relationship, you must first bring
friendship.
5th Secret - THE POWER OF TOUCH
Touch is one of the most powerful statements of love, breaking down
barriers and bonding relationships. Touch changes our physical and
emotional states and makes us more receptive to love.
6th Secret - THE POWER OF LETTING GO
If you love something, let it free. If it comes back to you, then
it's yours. If it does not, it never was. Even in a loving
relationship, people need their own space. If we want to learn to
love, we must first learn to forgive and let go of past hurts and
grievances. Love means letting go of our fears, prejudices, ego and
conditions. Today I let go of all my fears, the past has no power
over me-today is the beginning of a new life!
7th Secret - THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life changes. To
love someone is to communicate with them. Let the people you love
know that you love them and appreciate them. Never let an
opportunity pass to praise someone. Always leave someone you love
with a loving word, as it could be the last time you see him/her.
If you were about to die but could make telephone calls to the
people you love, who would you call, what would you say and....why
are you waiting?
8th Secret - THE POWER OF COMMITMENT
If you want to have love in abundance, you must be committed to it
and that commitment will be reflected in your thoughts and actions.
Commitment is the true test of love. If you want to have loving
relationships, you must be committed to loving relationships. When
you are committed to someone or something, quitting is never an
option. Commitment distinguishes a fragile relationship from a
strong one.
9th Secret - THE POWER OF PASSION
Passion ignites love and keeps it alive. Lasting passion does not
come through physical attraction alone; it comes from deep
commitment, enthusiasm, interest and excitement. Passion can be
recreated by recreating past experiences. When you feel passionate,
spontaneity and surprises produce passion. The essence of love and
happiness are the same-all we need to do is to live each day with
passion.
10th Secret - THE POWER OF TRUST
Trust is essential in all loving relationships. Without it one
person becomes suspicious, envious and fearful and the other person
feels trapped and emotionally suffocated. You cannot love someone
completely unless you trust him/her completely. Act as if your
relationship with the person you love will never end. One of the
ways you can tell whether a person is right for you is to ask
yourself, do I trust them completely and unreservedly? If the
answer is no, then think carefully before making a commitment. We
are born with two eyes in front because we must not always look
behind but see what lies ahead beyond ourselves. We are born with
two ears, one left and one right; so that we can hear both sides,
collect both the compliments and criticisms. We are born with a
brain concealed in a skull, and then no matter how poor we are, we
are still rich and no one can steal what our brain contains. We are
born with two eyes, two ears but one mouth for the mouth is a sharp
weapon. It can hurt, flirt and kill: remember our motto-talk less,
listen and see more. We are born with only one heart, deep in our
ribs and it reminds us to appreciate and give love from deep
within. "Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance, but in
the heart. Real treasure lies not in what that can be seen, but
what that cannot be seen. Real love lies not in what is done and
known, but in what that is done but not known."
Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think about.
Loving thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships.
Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about theirs and
ourselves. If we want to love someone, we need to consider his/her
needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help you
recognize him/her when you meet him/her.
2nd Secret - THE POWER OF RESPECT
You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first respect them.
The first person you need to respect is yourself. To begin to gain
self-respect, ask yourself, what do I respect about myself? To gain
respect for others, even those you may dislike ask yourself, what
do I respect about them?
3rd Secret - THE POWER OF GIVING
If you want to receive love, all you have to do is give it. The
more love you give, the more you will receive. To love is to give
of you, freely and unconditionally. Practice random acts of
kindness. Before committing to a relationship, ask not what the
other person will be able to give you but rather what will you are
able to give them. The secret formula of a happy, lifelong and
loving relationship is to always focus on what you can give instead
of what you can take.
4th Secret - THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP
To find a true love, you must first find a true friend. Love does
not consist of gazing into each other's eyes but rather looking
outward together in the same direction. To love someone completely
you must first love him/her for who they are and not what they look
like. Friendship is the soil through which love's seeds grow. If
you want to bring love into a relationship, you must first bring
friendship.
5th Secret - THE POWER OF TOUCH
Touch is one of the most powerful statements of love, breaking down
barriers and bonding relationships. Touch changes our physical and
emotional states and makes us more receptive to love.
6th Secret - THE POWER OF LETTING GO
If you love something, let it free. If it comes back to you, then
it's yours. If it does not, it never was. Even in a loving
relationship, people need their own space. If we want to learn to
love, we must first learn to forgive and let go of past hurts and
grievances. Love means letting go of our fears, prejudices, ego and
conditions. Today I let go of all my fears, the past has no power
over me-today is the beginning of a new life!
7th Secret - THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION
When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life changes. To
love someone is to communicate with them. Let the people you love
know that you love them and appreciate them. Never let an
opportunity pass to praise someone. Always leave someone you love
with a loving word, as it could be the last time you see him/her.
If you were about to die but could make telephone calls to the
people you love, who would you call, what would you say and....why
are you waiting?
8th Secret - THE POWER OF COMMITMENT
If you want to have love in abundance, you must be committed to it
and that commitment will be reflected in your thoughts and actions.
Commitment is the true test of love. If you want to have loving
relationships, you must be committed to loving relationships. When
you are committed to someone or something, quitting is never an
option. Commitment distinguishes a fragile relationship from a
strong one.
9th Secret - THE POWER OF PASSION
Passion ignites love and keeps it alive. Lasting passion does not
come through physical attraction alone; it comes from deep
commitment, enthusiasm, interest and excitement. Passion can be
recreated by recreating past experiences. When you feel passionate,
spontaneity and surprises produce passion. The essence of love and
happiness are the same-all we need to do is to live each day with
passion.
10th Secret - THE POWER OF TRUST
Trust is essential in all loving relationships. Without it one
person becomes suspicious, envious and fearful and the other person
feels trapped and emotionally suffocated. You cannot love someone
completely unless you trust him/her completely. Act as if your
relationship with the person you love will never end. One of the
ways you can tell whether a person is right for you is to ask
yourself, do I trust them completely and unreservedly? If the
answer is no, then think carefully before making a commitment. We
are born with two eyes in front because we must not always look
behind but see what lies ahead beyond ourselves. We are born with
two ears, one left and one right; so that we can hear both sides,
collect both the compliments and criticisms. We are born with a
brain concealed in a skull, and then no matter how poor we are, we
are still rich and no one can steal what our brain contains. We are
born with two eyes, two ears but one mouth for the mouth is a sharp
weapon. It can hurt, flirt and kill: remember our motto-talk less,
listen and see more. We are born with only one heart, deep in our
ribs and it reminds us to appreciate and give love from deep
within. "Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance, but in
the heart. Real treasure lies not in what that can be seen, but
what that cannot be seen. Real love lies not in what is done and
known, but in what that is done but not known."
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