GREET EXPECTATIONS!One of the greatest deterrent to happiness is to constantly think of the expectations of others; and make them expectations of ourselves. When we allow society to define us and set our direction in life, we set ourselves up for âgreat expectationsâ that cannot be met; not for a sustained period anyway. Â I have … Continue reading GREET EXPECTATIONS (Great? Ninang?) đ
Hope for the World in the Time of COVID-19 The world is busy in work, play, and rest. Man is separated by land, money, and fortune.Covid-19 takes the world by surprise.Fear, anxiety, and uncertainty loom. Man is connected by dread, emotions, and flickering hope.Man seeks cure and prevention of disease.How is this supposed to end Lord? Man sees … Continue reading Hope for the World in the time of COVID-19
How many scars do you have? Donât Include the pimple marks or the ones from chickenpox in the count. I got a burn from my uncleâs motorcycle exhaustâ first degree...second degree superficial...second degree deep was when I felt (!) the effect of the exhaust on my leg not knowingly pressed against the recently parked motorcycle. … Continue reading THE FAULT IN OUR SCARS
We hope for perfection, joy, and best outcomes. But we commit and see mistakes, feel sad, and attain less than the ideal. We may have perfect moments but for how long? A few seconds or a couple of minutes maybe. The realization of an imperfect life always kicks in. Because that is lifeâimperfect. We go … Continue reading Life is not perfect- whatâs New?
IDENTITY CHRIST-is  (Identity Crisis Ninang?) We are and then weâre maybe not.  We think but others donât.  We see but others canât.  We feel and then we doubt.  We do and now ask why.  Have you wondered if our identity is plainly a figment of our imagination? Identity Crisis, coined and experienced by German psychologist … Continue reading IDENTITY CHRIST-is
THE BIG PICTURE Through which we see, we respond. That which we see commands how we react. But we can look another way. You know-- and see the Big Picture. Can you see the big picture? You were hurt. You were ignored by someone you love. You were criticized. But everybody else has been. Do … Continue reading THE BIG PICTURE
THE DARK SIDE Once in a while we all grope in the dark. Some are used to it and find the light themselves. Some succumb to it and need a hand to find their way. Others bask in darkness for they haven't known what light can bring. Extreme loneliness, an unbearable challenge, hopelessness, sin - … Continue reading THE DARK SIDE
WAY TO GO! How fast we get to our destination depends on how well we take directions. Easy? Nope! On my way to answer an emergency medical call, I was detoured to another direction due to a marathon around the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex early Sunday morning. I thought the new route … Continue reading WAY TO GO! (Where Ninang?)
ALL ABOUT little HEARTS There is so much to learn about hearts. More so little hearts. I just attended a world conference showcasing a variety (and multitude!) of topics about diseases affecting the heart of children. From the fetus to the "almost" adult. From genes that can lead to sudden cardiac death to innovative interventions … Continue reading ALL ABOUT little HEARTs
AGAINST ALL ODDS (What are the odds Ninang? đ) I have always thought the song "Against All Odds" meant fighting for one's love "against all odds". I remembered this song after attending a wedding of a residency mate and friend. The couple had heart-rendering ups and downs, twists and turns, humps and bumps, in their … Continue reading AGAINST ALL ODDS
Ninang ko Po!! 