What is the value of life?

   Some may consider this as a sign of evil. For others, it may be a symbol for poison and for most, it signifies death.

    But for me, I look at this differently. Skull for me signifies life, in relation with death and its value. And for what reason? That is simply through death will we realize the value of life.

   Like for instance, a sudden lose of someone. For most, that will be the only time that they'll realize how important that person was. How that person shared a big role in the neighborhood, or in the society. And what kind of person he/she was when he/she was still alive.

  Not only through other's death will we learn the importance of life. But as well as with our own experiences.

   Life may be hard at times, however, we must still know its significance. Simply because as long as we're still alive, we can still do things that we want, correct or at least, make the right decisions and explore more about it.

   Value life and just make the most of it everyday.

   After all, we can't do any of that if we're already cold and hard, right? ;)

I am a mustard seed.

 Just had my mass at Calamba church with the whole family. Perfect way to celebrate the father's day. 

 Well, the homily is really really good. It is about the parable of the mustard seed. In the story, the mustard seed is a very small seed and it takes a long time for it to grow. But, once it had reached it's maturity, it'll turn to large and strong plant/tree.

 I believe I could relate very well with the parable. My education is my seed and my dream is the tree. I have spent most of my life studying, from pre-school to college. I had my degree at the age of 21. And within those years, I worked hard to develop every aspects of my life to reach my goal/dream. 

 Now, I am nurturing the seed that I have planted which is my education. I am working my way to get what I really want. I could say that it's not that easy. It takes courage, strength and patience. I am just starting but I could already feel some pressure and hardships.

 But, I know so well that to reach it, I really have to go through different challenges.  And most of the time, I am praying. Praying to be positive and to be strong enough. My dream to become a hotelier, to have a restaurant and if fortunate enough, to have my own hotel is pretty impossible. But I know, in God's will, I will have it all. As long as I am firm with my faith, I know I can do it.

 Just like the sower of the mustard seed, he waited for a long time. Patience is really a must! But, in the end, he had what he worked for. I know God is good, I will also have what I am working for. 

WHEN LETTING GO IS THE HARDEST PART.

Goodbyes made you think.

They made you realize what you've had,

what you've lost,

and what you've taken for granted.

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         Aside from having a decent job, the second thing that I thought was so hard to do, is to let go.

         Letting go of something you hold on for a long time. Letting go of something you had valued so much. Letting go of something you that made your day and night complete. Letting go of something, you never thought of giving up.

         But that is life, that is love. Sometimes, even the thing or person we thought we'll never loose can actually disappear in any unexpected place, and in any unexpected time. What's worst was when we knew all along that it has to go, yet we hold on to it. Even if it hurts us every single minute.

        But why is letting go so hard to do? Is there any easy way to move on and just forget the person? If it's love, then why is it hurting me so much?

         For sure, these are just some of the questions that are running to your mind. But the truth is, there will be no easy way to move on, and to let go. There is no such short-cut on forgetting someone.  However, thinking of the facts on why you should stop holding on to something will surely help. If it hurts so much, then why prolong the agony? If the reason why you're hurting is because somebody's taking you for granted, then why let this happen for a long time? If someone's cheating on you, then why still hold on to something you're calling a "commitment"?

         And one thing, you'll only know it's love when it hurts you. So accept the fact and just do what you have to. Never ever fail to think about yourself. This is the best way to let go and to move on.

         It's not bad to cry. To listen to the saddest, break up songs. And to reminisce what you had. But remember, somethings are worth giving up especially if it wasn't meant for you. There is ALWAYS more to life. God will always have his plans for you. So remember, life is very unexpected so better be ready with everything.

LET YOURSELF BE THE REASON.

 " I want to dieeeeee! Somebody shoot me please!" , 

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  Oftentimes, we let our problems blind us. We fail to see the brighter side and look at life the other way around especially when our problem is about love.

  Truly, it's hard to push yourself to be strong and positive enough whenever something's bothering your tiny, broken heart. It's just really hard as no words could ever explain what you are feeling.

  Just like what somebody had said, "The pain of having a broken heart is not so much as to kill you, yet not so little as to let you live." 

  It's like losing everything you have in an instant.

  What's harder is when the only one hurting is you.

   However, this should not matter at all. Life is unpredictable, today you'll see yourself happy as if you're on top of the world, then the next day, you could see yourself being dragged down to the core. Well, that's life!

  Think of it as a game that if you quit, you'll lose but if you keep on fighting, you'll see there's a bigger chance to win back everything you want. If not, everything you need and deserve.

  Let God's word enter not only into your ear but also into your mind and heart. I tell you, that's the best cure to your wounded heart. 

  Let your family be your source of strength and your friends, your inspiration. And finally, let yourself be the reason why you are living. Be thankful because you're still alive and breathing. Still had the chance to make everything right and find your true happiness.