Marami ako pagsisi. Sa totoo lang, nang malaman kong may cancer ko, nag-iba ang aking pananaw. Syempre, kailangan ko magpalakas, at makinig sa mga payo ng mga doktor. Pero, nasaktan ako ng nalaman ko may sakit ako, at baka di na rin ako magtagal, dahil naalaala ko ang mga dating importanteng tao sa buhay ko. … Continue reading Kung alam ko lang
Depressed? Stress? Anxious? Or even to the point of suicidal? Hey, life is real. I am not judging because I’ve been there, and I’ve learned ways to cope. The future of healing is possible. However, it is an adventure, and it is up to you if you want to take it. This is my Ten … Continue reading My Ten Ways to Heal a Broken Heart, Mind, and Soul
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh As the years go by, I am learning to say goodbye. I am blessed that I had an outstanding therapist that provided great assistance on how to cope well with goodbyes. Recently, I went through another month long … Continue reading Meet me
March, this is the graduation month in the Philippines. March 2000, ito naman ang huling buwan na nakita ko ang aking mga kabatch at kaibigan. April 05, umalis na ako sa Pinas at pumunta sa America. Bago pa mauso ang social media, sulat ang isang paraan para makausap ang mga taong malalayo sa buhay. Halos … Continue reading Sulat Ng Kahapon (Tagalog)
Another wedding, another story. But, this time, it is closer to home. My dearest friend since middle school tied the knot to a beautiful, gorgeous, and wonderful lady. Wedding, the celebration of love, is a beautiful display of commitment. I am quite amazed that this current season of my life, I am experiencing the theme of … Continue reading A Love That Never Fails
Are you willing to understand someone’s point of view before stating your own? Conflict happens because of misunderstanding. It occurs when an opposing belief, opinion, or a statement differ against another’s perspective. Conflicts result in wars, divorce, broken relationships, and even death. Conflict is damaging when it is handled poorly. Marriage ends up in divorce. … Continue reading Conflict
“Many people go through their entire life never speaking words to another human being that come out of what is deepest within them, and most people never hear words that reach all the way into that deep place we call the soul” (13). Larry Crabb wants readers, leaders, and the church to embrace a … Continue reading Soul Talk: What is Your Deepest Pain?
I am sharing this personal diary entry to share the world that mental illness is real. The mental struggle of an individual is fatal. I wrote this entry when I felt hopeless and numb. I felt like a floating log waiting for wherever the river takes me. People like me suffer, and we all suffer … Continue reading Diary Entry: Waiting For Hope
Christians, we are the light of the world that cannot be hidden. However, most of us remain inside the church. If the widows, the homeless, the orphans, the sick, the forgotten, the lames, and the hurting are living outside of church, do we wait for them to come inside, or we go out and shine … Continue reading The light shines brightest in the darkness
Praying is essential in Christian life. However, there was a time when I needed to do more; I asked for help. I have a heart for people with mental illness. I can’t compare my situation with others because mental illness varies with people. For some, it can be a lifetime battle. Some are getting better, … Continue reading When I did more than just pray
Provider's Hands, Heart, and Mind 