Scenes from my so-called life

"Don't aspire to be the envy of someone. Aspire to be someone's inspiration instead." - Red's musings while thinking about the future Life gets challenging at times but then that's life. I once was told that things become more difficult when we find ourselves ready for things to be difficult. If things were always easy, and we get used to the easiness, there won't be much development - if there is any development at all.  It's kinda like school. We go from grade 1 to grade 2 because we've learned and experienced everything there is to learn and experience in first grade. We must go forward. We must grow. And growing takes a lot of hard work. But I believe it's all worth it. We discover a lot of things about ourselves and we discover new and deeper ways to relate to the world and others in the process. We get from point A to point B. We become wiser and more aware - at least, I believe so. We get some scratches and bruises when we make mistakes...

I don't steal because I don't want to be stolen from. Besides, stealing from someone only shows that I believe I do not deserve my own good. It shows that I believe I have to take that which is owned by another. That's just lack consciousness.  Well, I deserve the best and I accept the best now. After all, there's plenty for everyone including me. Better to heed the words of Ely Buendia and the Eraserheads when the thought of stealing enters my mind.  They said, "Shake your head and walk away."  

Hold hands. Because sometimes things could get discouraging and love, support and encouragement would always be welcome and appreciated. Hold hands. Because it is always nice to be reminded that you are never alone. Hold hands. Because there could be times of numbness, and a little squeeze is a good reminder that you are alive and things are still wonderful. Hold hands. But if there's no other hand to hold, then hold yours. There's a reason you were given two hands. Clasped in prayer, be still and know that there's a God holding both your hands. Again you'll be reminded and you'll come to understand that, even when "alone," you never really are.  

Funny thing about dark corners is that people tend to avoid them out of fear of what is hidden in the dark.  But to know what's there and to shed light on dark corners, one has to actually go there, bring their own light and see for themselves. And often, they find out that there's nothing to fear in the first place. It's just that, a dark corner. Sometimes, one could even find something of value in dark corners. It is often when venturing towards dark corners that one finds he or she has the courage within to conquer his or her fears.  I have dark corners to light and I'm on my way.

Don't worry when there are moments when life sucks. Life has this tendency to make it up to you in the long run and it adds a little something extra for the trouble.  Remember, when a fisherman's net is heavy it just means he has caught a lot of fish.  There're a lot to smile about in this world still. ----------- Today, I'm thankful. I'm alive. I have family. I have friends. I have work. I have loved another day. What are you grateful for?