In a world full of noise, silence has always been my sanctuary...

“But some people are broken. They don't know anything other than hatred... It's like their heart gets going in the wrong direction early on in life, and they can never quite manage to bring it back around to love. It's a sad thing and we should have compassion for them. Think of the joy they are missing in life.”  

― Tess Hilmo, With a Name like Love

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Words like this helps strengthen me. Be more compassionate. People need it. But, it's tough. Yet, the Word reminds me, "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." [Ephesians 5:1&2]  And, it's not MY strength after all. "...be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." [Ephesians 6:10] 

Oh, and whatever our current situation may be, there are so many things to be thankful for. It's a matter of perspective. I don't bite at situation comparison, btw.  The "at least I still have something to eat..." kind of excuse. Doesn't work for me. I understand that people have their own tolerance threshold. What hurts me may not hurt you. And, what you find unbearable may be petty for me. I believe that it's all about renewing the mind. When we get our focus off our own concerns, we'll come to an understanding that we only need to allow God to carry us. And that is something to be thankful for.  

So, am looking forward to another beautiful day. If beauty won't be obvious, I'll ask God to give me eyes to see it and heart to appreciate it.

Reminds me of this classic children's song. Sometimes it helps when we relive our childhood, agree?

Show me, Lord, what You want me to be. *big smile*

"Rules from the Cradle"

I wish it rained, rather, in the afternoon and not in the evening. But, am still thankful it did rain. So, I went to the mall and spent the entire evening at a bookstore. Photographed a few books I wanna read and wanna finish reading soon.And I so love this one...

I found the guy's online scribblings and it's as enjoyable to read. Just sharing. 

Am not really in a good mood to touch-type my thoughts tonight, so I'll just share the rest of the readings I've had. I was given this "prophecy" that I should be going back to my first love ― writing ― so, am trying my best to add numbers to my monthly posts. My first for this month. Hurray! 

Here goes my "plagiarism"...

“Nobody can say anything about you. Whatsoever people say is about themselves. But you become very shaky, because you are still clinging to a false center. That false center depends on others, so you are always looking to what people are saying about you. And you are always following other people, you are always trying to satisfy them. You are always trying to be respectable, you are always trying to decorate your ego. This is suicidal. Rather than being disturbed by what others say, you should start looking inside yourself…

Whenever you are self-conscious you are simply showing that you are not conscious of the self at all. You don’t know who you are. If you had known, then there would have been no problem— then you are not seeking opinions. Then you are not worried what others say about you— it is irrelevant!

When you are self-conscious you are in trouble. When you are self-conscious you are really showing symptoms that you don’t know who you are. Your very self-consciousness indicates that you have not come home yet.”

 ―From someone called Osho

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The Rules

One, if you’re afraid to fight, then you’ll never win. 

Two, in times of tragedy and turmoil, you’ll learn who your true friends are. Treasure them because they are few and far between. 

Three, know your enemies, and never become your own worst one. 

Four, be grateful for those enemies. They will keep you honest and ever striving to better yourself. 

Five, listen to all good advice, but never substitute someone else’s judgment for your own. 

Six, all men and women lie. But never lie to yourself. 

Seven, many will flatter you. Befriend the ones who don’t, for they will remind you that you’re human and not infallible. 

Eight, never fear the truth. It’s the lies that will destroy you. 

Nine, your worst decisions will always be those that are made out of fear. Think all matters through with a clear head. 

Ten, your mistakes won’t define you, but your memories, good and bad, will. 

Eleven, be grateful for your mistakes as they will tell you who and what you’re not. 

Twelve, don’t be afraid to examine the past, it’s how you learn what you don’t want to do again. 

Thirteen, there’s a lot to be said for not knowing better. 

Fourteen, all men die. Not everyone lives. 

Fifteen, on your deathbed, your greatest regrets will be what you didn’t do. 

Sixteen, don’t be afraid to love. Yes, it’s a weakness that can be used against you. But it’s also a source of the greatest strength you will ever know. 

Seventeen, the past is history written in stone that can’t be altered. The future is transitory and never guaranteed. Today is the only thing you can change for certain. Have the courage to do so and make the most of it because it could be all you’ll ever have. 

Eighteen, you can be in a crowd, surrounded by people, and still be lonely. 

Nineteen, love all, regardless of what they do. Trust only those you have to. Harm none until they harm you.

And twenty… Never be afraid to kill or destroy your enemies. They won’t hesitate to kill or destroy you.

―  Darling Cruel, Sherilyn Kenyon

Bear with me til next time.


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