Faith Goals for This Holy Week's Fasting 8:47 PM The purpose of fasting is to be closer to God. What are your goals for this Holy Week’s fasting and prayer? I’m not a meat person, but definitely a dessert person. So I’m fasting on sweets and desserts this Holy Week. I’m constantly craving for sugary food. Now I have to discipline myself. I can’t totally abandon Facebook for 40days like I used to; mainly because I manage my and my client's Facebook page.. So I’m only reducing my time online to 1 hour a day or lesser. That may sound like nothing, but for someone like me, that’s a lot. Why do I need to fast anyway? Because it’s the trend? I’m the one person who does not follow the trend unless I like it. I was raised a Catholic. It’s not like it was forced down my throat though. I’ve had my share of struggles with my faith. I did pass through the stage of doubt and confusion. I did went hiatus from the church (a year of drought, believe you me). I stopped praying to saints and even Mother Mary. I think every Catholic (or any faithful) went through the same struggle. When I was at my lowest, I just held my rosary, and would wake up feeling a little better. Shame on me for doubting Mary’s powerful motherly love and comfort. I didn't just hear or read about it, I’ve experienced it firsthand. She was there when I was pushing her Son away. How can I run away when she never let go of my hand? This Lent, I am reminded of what to focus on. What are my goals and dreams? I have them written down, but I let myself get distracted. This Holy Week, the first reflection is to focus on my goals. What do I live for? What do I want to accomplish before I die? What do I want to pray for? What will I fast for? The purpose of fasting is to be closer to God. If you fast and nothing’s changed inside you, you’re doing it wrong. Fasting is not just starving your body, but making your soul hungry for God. Fasting is not so people will praise you for being righteous and religious. It’s building a strong bond between you and your God. Fasting starves you physically so you empty yourself from things that normally preoccupies you, and lets yourself hunger for the significant things. This is the perfect time to refocus on what matters most. If God can sacrifice His life for me, a little sugar and Facebook time won’t hurt. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Stories How Can I Not Forgive You? 8:43 AM Forgive you? Of course. How can I not forgive someone who made me better, wiser and stronger? Someone who brought out the worst and eventually, the best in me? How can I not forgive the person who taught me to never again lower my standards, to never again compromise my beliefs, to never again sacrifice my dignity, and to never again cross oceans for people who would not even jump puddles for me? How can I not forgive you for what you did? You taught me that it's okay to sacrifice someone for something that I strongly believe in. That it's okay to put myself first before I think about what others would feel or think (to hell with them, right?). That if I want something bad enough, I can do anything, even make up stories, and lie to someone's face just so I can be where I want to be, and be with whom I want to be with at that moment. You taught me to be heartless, and to walk away. How can I not forgive you? You transformed me into the best version of myself today. Of course, I forgive you. I owe you a lot. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Travels Random Pictures While Exploring Boracay 10:48 AM Random Pictures While Exploring Boracay. Here's a glimpse of what everyday looks like in this little piece of paradise. What To Do In Boracay Trick Art Museum Inside Happy Dream Land, Boracay (Click individual image to view in full size) waiting for our boat for our island hopping. ahhh, this is the life. accessories sold everywhere Boracay ref magnets low tide enjoying the wet powdery sand on my feet thank you, La Carmela for the buffet and the pool passes waiting for a customer who wants to get a hair braid students going around the island with trash bags, cleaning up. nice! lamps, wallets and other merchandise early morning by the seashore with my friend and former officemate Aileen can't get enough of this fine powdery white sand before we went snorkeling, we passed by this wonder how it feels like to live here on our way to our ATV adventure i love the "downtown" feel of this area stores after stores after stores wind chimes, scented oils, candles, and more he never spread his tail :P Happy Dreamland cutie patootie bee fresh mango juice i think i took this without knowing it. i didn't delete it obviously. i kinda like it. you can go to Bora with only your wallet and your phone. you can find everything you need there. everything. i love these pens this place is called the Hobbit House because the employees here are well, short people. cool, huh? you can have your name written on these cute pens key chains love these native and stylish bags what a girl wants of course i bought something for myself too this looks cuter in person. and i kind of want one on my wall. in the beach, this is more than just an accessory. it's a necessity. my brother would have loved this blockbuster my friend Hannie on our first Boracay sunset walk. can't get enough of the place, she booked another flight this year. can't blame her really. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
