Sometimes, we are just too focused on the afterthought of our actions that we forget that life can be a whole lot funny, too! If you are a type of person who is anxious of saying, doing and behaving in the right manner all of the time, afraid to commit mistakes, and a stickler for order, well, that's commendable if it doesn't stress you. But on a funny note, have you heard of out-of-the-box behavioral experiments? To experiment doing things that you think will embarass you in public could be a real stressor for some people. But, the act of doing it intentionally could be a whole lot of fun and will unload you of those bad day stresses. I've tried some silly experiments and they just gave me the stitches. Here are some of the silly things I've done to relieve me of work and life-related stress. Believe me, it's fun! 1. Asking for the right direction and going the opposite way. Ha, the funny look of the direction-giver is just so enjoyable. 2. Selling my stuff to telemarketers who call when I'm busy. Believe me, they'd be the first to hang up on you. 3. Reading a book upside down orally. When someone corrects you, just smile and say, "Oh, thank you". 4. Dancing like crazy to a slow beat music. Take note of your hubby/wifey's questioning look. 5. Going to Jollibee and insisting on buying a halo-halo. When the staff tells you they don't have it, apologize and say "Your store looks like... (mention your favorite halo-halo store). Observe the staff' and other customers' bewildered faces. The idea here is you can always commit mistakes. Don't be afraid of them. After all, they can be great spices to an enjoyable day. So what funny, silly things have you done in your life? Have a great, enjoyable time!
Not everyone will go the extra mile in forgiving, giving and doing service. To go the second mile is to love without limits. Nobody says it's easy. In fact, it is hard, and has no guarantee of any earthly reward. But it is a journey of love, kindness and selflessness. And anything that is done out of love is worth the journey. Go the extra mile today. There aren't traffic jams in there. Matthew 5:41 - "If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles."
As a father, you may have your shortcomings. You may have your cringy imperfections. No earthly father is perfect, anyway. But in your daughter's eyes, next to God, you are the most perfect father in the world (in the universe rather) You are special. Here's an amateur recording I made intentionally for you. Happy Father's Day, Papa-O!
Most of the time, we associate truth with what is real and visible. It could be a change of status, a way of life or a way of thinking. But so is deception. We can always exchange lies for truth if we are not careful. There has to be a guiding principle for truth. For real freedom comes from real truth. God's word is real truth. It pierces the soul but it also liberates. It can cause real pain, but it also strengthens. It can cause a whole night of crying, but it can also bring joy running over in the morning. Truth is beautiful. Truth is precious. The beauty lies in its giver, Jesus Christ, the Truth Incarnate. Know what is true. Learn God's Word today.
At one point in our lives, we were more than friends. We wrote the best love letters there were. Our written words expressed the song in our hearts...our love and longing for each other.
But things changed. I caused it all, and you were not to blame.
Strong as you are, you were not one person who wallowed in despair. Life has to go on... and you moved on.
That was years... and years.. and years ago. Within those years and up to the present, we're both happy living a life with the people we love and vow to love forever.
But as for me, the guilt of hurting you stayed. And I knew, at a certain point, that there was only one thing that I had to do. And I did...
I apologized. Instantly, I knew, by the way you accepted my apology, that you were the kindest, most modest and merciful person in the world.
We talked for a while...this time in a different dimension. Only as a good friend.
AND YOU AMAZED ME WHEN YOU RECITED A LINE IN ONE OF MY OLD LETTERS TO YOU...WORD FOR WORD.
It was one of the best feelings I had.
Now, though we don't talk to each other anymore, for reasons only you know and I don't, still I would want to thank you for all the happy convos and the niceties that only a good friend like you can give.
You are a rare breed. Thank you, dear friend forever.
