CALM UP (Down Ninang!)

How to be C.A.L.M. (From Max Lucado's "Anxious for Nothing") C- Celebrate God’s goodness. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4). Focus on God's love, power, and grace. Rejoice that His will is indeed Best for you. A- Ask God for help. “Let your requests be made known to God” … Continue reading CALM UP (Down Ninang!)

Répondez s’il vous plaît

Répondez s'il vous plaît (Tu parle francais Ninang?) Please respond. That's the literal translation of the commonly used acronym RSVP. It's normally used for social invitations. Respond please. And though it's just a choice between "attending" and "not attending", many people have difficulty signifying their intention. Probably because of the "maybe", and the "I'm not sure"- … Continue reading Répondez s’il vous plaît

Just Love (Kapamilya Ninang?)

Just Love Can we run out of love? Surely we are human. How long can you put up with a child who defies you and shows no respect? Until when will one allow a philandering spouse to have the company of another before the martyr spouse finally leaves? When will you stop being a friend … Continue reading Just Love (Kapamilya Ninang?)

GOOD VIBES.. BAD VIBES (Vibes tayo Ninang ha!)

GOOD VIBES.. BAD VIBES (Vibes tayo Ninang ha!) I envied people with good vibes. People like them. I like them. Without speaking, without smiling (well maybe a little), they make people comfortable just being there. Charismatic, trustworthy by default, they speak, and we loosen up. I needed more effort to be liked. I don't give … Continue reading GOOD VIBES.. BAD VIBES (Vibes tayo Ninang ha!)

SHALLOW WATERS

SHALLOW WATERS (going swimming Ninang?) I think too much. My husband always tells me that. I think it's mostly a girl problem, though there are some exceptions. We tend to project ourselves and all situations to the future. We tend to "sit" on a thought, an emotion, worry, anxiety. One thought leads to another, lingering, … Continue reading SHALLOW WATERS

ROBIN SHARMA’S “The Leader Who Had No Title” (Book Review Ninang?)

ROBIN SHARMA'S "The Leader Who Had No Title" What I learned and will probably remember for a long time (Book review Ninang? "Hmm.. more of book report.") It's been months since I read the book. But the appreciation of the lessons I learned and the unique presentation (lots of mnemonics!) of leadership principles is still … Continue reading ROBIN SHARMA’S “The Leader Who Had No Title” (Book Review Ninang?)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU’RE GROWN UP?

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU'RE GROWN UP? (When you grow up Ninang?) I'm grown up (surely Ninang!). Am I who I wanted to be? Are you who you said you would like to become? What did we want to be when we we were small? Are you still hoping to "grow" up? … Continue reading WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU’RE GROWN UP?