In our lives immersed in technology, we rarely shut everything off. We turn on when we wake up, and are on our devices until we go to sleep. And every hour in between. I’m not immune to this. Very few people these days are. And yet, there’s value in shutting everything down, so that we … Continue reading The Time to Shut Down
Metamorphosis
I wrote the original (Filipino) version many years ago, for my philo professor, Fr. Roque Ferriols. The english version I wrote recently in a fit of inspiration during the storm Maring that devastated the whole of Metro Manila, the Philippines. I had written it in a fit of inspiration while watching a moth fly near … Continue reading Metamorphosis
Travel and Life
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”, said Lao Tzu. A single small step towards the unfamiliar is what enlightens. Curiosity and excitement to take a peek into what lies ahead and what would unravel, is what sets a journey apart from the rigmarole of life. Yet, many complain and prefer … Continue reading Travel and Life
Crossroads
by Eric Santillan We are in the middle of something really big. The news of Janet Napoles and the Pork Barrel Scandal is hogging the news and the speech of Senator Panfilo Lacson of some years back is being proven correct. In Conrado de Quiros’ article for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, he made the following … Continue reading Crossroads
Stay in the Moment
Originally posted in 2timothy.com. by Christine Ferrera One of the mistakes I’ve been making recently is looking at the past and the future in my workouts. Past: I’ve done a 1:15 for 400 m or I’ve averaged a 1:45 for 20 reps of 400 m before. I bank on that and end up hitting very … Continue reading Stay in the Moment
The Boyfriend Manifesto
I wrote this as a reminder, because I need reminding during the times I forget. I wrote this as a personal challenge, because I aspire to be the best I can be in the relationship I'm in and having this guide is so much better than having none. Sometimes a map is needed so you … Continue reading The Boyfriend Manifesto
Helping the Poor, And Making a Difference
by Eric Santillan I went to a house for orphans the other week, and stayed there for a whole afternoon. It was a nice activity, one I haven't done in a long time. I played with the kids, talked to the administrator, and while I was there, I got to join a birthday party sponsored … Continue reading Helping the Poor, And Making a Difference
What To Do Now (Post-Election Tips to People Who Would Not Be Stupid Again)
by Eric Santillan The elections are over. The hype, and singing, and dancing, and debates (or lack of it) and poster wars, and the wooing of votes, and the buying of them, are over. We have new officials. Finally. Our problems are solved! Our saviours have arrived! Not. We've had elections in this country since … Continue reading What To Do Now (Post-Election Tips to People Who Would Not Be Stupid Again)
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