If you do it right, the transformation of a woman into a bride or of a man into a groom can be a wondrous thing to behold. Even for just half a day, the couple are transfigured before our very eyes as they process to the altar like fairytale characters vowing to live happily ever after.
You Are the Average of the Five People You Spend the Most Time With
The title is taken from Jim Rohn, an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. And this was scientifically proven -- Christakis and Fowler found out that if a friend of yours became obese, you have a 45% chance of becoming obese yourself within four to five years. They also found the same results for smoking … Continue reading You Are the Average of the Five People You Spend the Most Time With
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From a homily given last 15 Sept 2012by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ A young novice once asked his superior why there were so many leaving their order. The superior replied that those who left were like hounds that were hot on the trail of a rabbit. Many of these joined the hunt because they were … Continue reading Who
The Beauty of An Engagement Is in The Gray Area
by Jean Madrid Note: This was written just a few weeks after Eric and I got engaged. After a couple of months of marriage preparation, we got married and moved to China. Two weeks after Eric and I got engaged, we made a joint decision, which is by far, the best decision we have made … Continue reading The Beauty of An Engagement Is in The Gray Area
From the Already Good to the Really Better
by Eric Santillan One of my batchmates when I entered the Jesuits in 1999 is a guy named Lito Ocon. Lito is one of my closest friends and he was ordained several years ago. He's now the Chaplain of the Philippine General Hospital, the hospital in the centre of the fight against COVID 19 in … Continue reading From the Already Good to the Really Better
The Tragedy of Missing Out
Originally posted in ZenHabits.Netby Leo Baubata A father and his son went fishing on a small boat, hungry. The father helped his son reel in his first fish, and it was a beauty. “Great catch, son,” the father said. “Yes, but I’m worried I’m missing out on better fish,” the son said. “What if I … Continue reading The Tragedy of Missing Out
Five Great Tips to Deal with The Seven Year Itch
Previously, I talked about rebirths and change in another article (check that out here!). This time, I want to discuss the rebirths and changes that happen as part of being a couple — especially couples who go through and have to deal with the Seven Year Itch. What tips can help us deal with this difficult time? Life … Continue reading Five Great Tips to Deal with The Seven Year Itch
The Reality of Unfreedoms
If you will spend 20 mins of your time today on something, let it be on this video. This is from a professor of mine back in the day (20 years ago!) who still looks as young today as then. His name is Bobby Guevarra, and this is his magisterial lecture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geVah0hecPQ&feature=emb_rel_pause What is the … Continue reading The Reality of Unfreedoms
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