5 Things that I learn in the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

    Reading "The Power of Now" gives me the fresh perspective in life and love. Here are the five things that I learned upon reading the book. 

1. As the title implies, "The Power of Now" indicates that I should always live in the present moment. For the past 24 years of my existence, I always live either in my past or future, I am not living in my "NOW", as I read this book, It made me realize that I should live in my present moment because it gives me a sense of tranquility.
2. To always say "yes" to life and see how life suddenly starts working for me rather than against me. When things are uncertain and fear creeps into my heart, I say "NO" to life, but upon reading this book, it made me think that I should somehow try to welcome uncertainties and challenges that make me say "no" to life. From now, I will try my best to always say "YES" to life despite of uncertainties and difficulty. 
3.  I want to give more attention to the "doing" than the result that I want to achieve through it. I want to give my fullest attention to whatever the moment presents. This is one of the most impactful thing, that I learn through reading this book. Sometimes, I always pay attention to the result of my work, to the point that I do not enjoy; the moment while I'm doing my work. This time,  I want to do it differently, I want to enjoy the moment while I'm doing my work or my thing. It is indeed true, that the destination doesn't matter but the journey, always does.  
4.  By not being concerned with the fruit of my action-just give attention to the action itself. The fruit will come of its own accord. Before I do anything, I always ask myself, what should I gain from doing this, but it changes when I came across, the book of Tolle, it is true, that sometimes we must concern ourselves to the result of our work, but it far  more rewarding to always enjoy the moment while doing it. 
5. "You don't seek permanently where it cannot be found: in the world of form, of gain and loss, birth and death. You don't demand the situations, conditions, places or people that should make me happy and then suffer when they don't live up to your expectations. It made me learn, that I should not attach myself to anything- emotions, people, money, and any temporal things. Everything changes, that is why; for me not to be frustrated nor disappointed, I should always enjoy "THE POWER OF NOW". 

Happy reading everyone!

 

P.S. I may not meet you in person, but we meet in this blog. 

 

Arkad the Richest Man in Babylonian and His teachings: A Book Review

 

“A part of all I earn is mine to keep” – George S. Clason (The Richest Man in Babylonian)

One thing that most people are problematic including me, is money. Upon reading this book here are the lessons that I’ve learned:

1.    Importance of savings. It doesn’t matter how many thousands you’ve earned; in building a long-lasting wealth, save at least 10% of your income.
2.      There is no shortcut to wealth. If in success there is no shortcut, it is also applicable in wealth. In building and growing money, it entails patience and perseverance. You will not be rich overnight. Rise and grind friends!
3. Start thy purse to fattening. There are a lot of ways to fatten the purse; save, invest, and have an additional income.
4. Control your expenditures. In spending expenses, budget is very important; for us to track down our expenses. To know if where are money goes and if we spend it in mindfully and wisely. 
5.  Where the determination is, the way can be found. If there is a will, there is a way. To become rich, the person should have an intention to be rich, that is why being lazy is not an option. In cultivating your money to grow and multiply. Strong will is needed. Long patience. Endure perseverance. Whatever circumstances you are in right now. Don’t dare to even give up!

Overwhelm by Problems? Take these steps.

At times, when I am facing problem my mind doesn’t immediately arrive at a solution, way back 2018, I read an everyday devotional book, entitled “Our daily Bread”, I came across with these steps in facing a problem or difficulty.

 

First; God brought me here. It is by his will I am in this strait place. In that I will rest.

Next; He will keep me in his love and give me grace in his trial to behave as his child.

Then; He will make a trial a blessing, teaching me lessons he intends me to learn and working in me the grace he means to bestow.

Last; In his good time, he can bring me out again- how and when he only knows.

I am here by God’s appointment, in his keeping under his training for his time.

 

If you are facing difficulty, in this trying times always remember that there is one BIG God who is in control of everything. Trust the process. Trust the Lord.

Single: Choice or Circumstances

 

    When I was in college, often times people will tend to say " Huwag ka munang mag-aasawa." At the back of my mind, I will say, "what the heck, boyfriend nga wala; asawa pa kaya." Every time I went back to my hometown, they say the same thing. "Huwag ka munang mag-aasawa." I keep on wondering why they keep on saying this to me, where in fact I don't have boyfriend;  honestly  during the whole duration of my college life, I simply don't commit. There  are boy/s or men who try to pursue me but my answer to them is simply " I have priorities." Aside from that, I don't have enough resources to date them- TIME, MONEY and EFFORT. 

    Fast forward... I pass the Board exam, I got a job and I'm on my journey towards financial freedom. I'm  in my seasons of my life, wherein I want to discover myself, love myself and work on myself. I felt annoyed, whenever my co-workers will tease me about boys, they always tend to say "Ayyy, meron na yang reserve", where in fact I don't have any. 

    I was thinking to pursue the single blessedness. I have a co-worker who is in this vocation, they keep on asking questions like "Bakit kaya hindi ka napangasawa? Sabay hirit na,  maganda ka naman, okay ka na man." I was just silently listening to this and reflecting. It reminds me of one thing  " There's nothing wrong or abnormal of being single; it can happen to me, to you or to anyone; by choice or by circumstances. We just we to enjoy the seasons of our life, either: Married, Single blessedness, religious men/woman.

    Friends not everyone is for marriage, not everyone is for religious life and not everyone is for single blessedness. What ever choice we make let's respect it, often times those ladies or women who choose Single blessedness are often discrimanated as if it was taboo to be single. 

 To all the single ladies or women who are annoyed and irritated to their parents, relatives, friends, and co-workers. Who always ask them, "may boyfriend ka na ba?"... "Kailan ka mag-aasawa?" 

Whatever choice you make, be happy and enjoy it. 

    Either you are MARRIED, SINGLE OR IN A RELIGIOUS vocation. You are worthy. You are loved and that what's really MATTER. 

Are you in trouble? Try these Bible Verses

These are my favorite Bible verses that I read whenever I feel sad, lonely and all the negative emotions that might knock me down.

 

1.       “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1Pt. 5:7

2.       “He heals the broken hearted and bind up their wound.” Psalm 147:3

3.       “Do not boast tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” – Proverbs 27:1

4.        “Set guard over my mouth Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141: 3

5.       “Anyone who hates his brothers is a murderer and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him.” 1 Jn 3:15

6.       “For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.” Mk 3:22

7.       “Do not pay attention to every word people say or you may hear your servant cursing you- for you know in your heart that many times you, yourself have cursed others.”

8.       “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interest of others.” Philippians 2:3-4

9.       “Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil.” Psalm 34: 12-13

10.   “Keep no records of wrong.” 1 Cor. 13: 15

 

Be not a worrier but a prayer warrior.

I wish I knew Before

 

I wish I knew before,

That life is not just simple;

To live and make a living;

You should make it also worth living.

 

There are moments 

In my life that I want to forget,

Sad, happy and loneliness;

These are haunting me always. 

 

I wish I knew before, 

Dealing with people is not just simple.

There are different perspective and point of view;

I am confused where to look at to. 

 

I wish I knew before, 

That time is the greatest treasure;

I could do so much more.

And enjoy with it more.

 

I wish I knew before, 

That life is fleeting;

So savor, enjoy and live each moment.

Because, it will never ever come back again. 

 

Dearest self: A loving letter to yourself

 

Dearest Self,

How are you today? I wish you feel great!

Anyways, this is what you always do. Inhale Peace, Exhale Stress... Take ten deep breath. Check your to do list. Little by little; one at a time do it slowly and mindfully. Every time you caught yourself, thinking negatively, drink water. Anyways, I want to remind you, these ten things:

1. What ever the people say or do its beyond your control, let it be and let it go.
2. The only thing that you can control is your response to other people. 
3. Forgive more. Remember what the Bible says about forgiveness, "Lord, if my brother sin against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times? Jesus answered, " I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times'" - Mt. 18:21-22.
4. Self-love. Engage on the activities that promote self-love (e.g. exercise, meditation and etc.)
5. Read everyday. This is one of the things that you like most; keep doing it.
6. Write. write down your emotion, what you feel, why do you feel that way. Write everything.
7. Give more, expect less; for you not to be disappointed, when you give do not expect anything in return.
8. Be always grateful. Be thankful to the sun that shines, for free snack, be thankful for everything. 
9. Take time as commodity. Invest your time to the things that matter most to your life. 
10. Pray. When you don't know what to do, pray; Struggling? pray. Get a lot of blessings, PRAY!

What ever seasons in your life, you are right now; enjoy it! No matter how hard the going may be; keep going on. Keep the faith. 

P.S. I love you. I care for you. Always choose to be HAPPY!

Always,
Grace:)