Recently, while driving home from one of our one-to-one dates, I struck a conversation with my eldest daughter Robelle. “Robelle,” I said “do you think we’re rich?” “No.” was her quick reply (she didn’t even think about it). “Well, do you want us to be richer?” She shrugged, “We have everything that we need Pang…Why … Continue reading No Substitute for You
Health
Everywhere I turn, people are watching what they eat. There are articles online for losing weight and eating healthy. There are specialty stores for all things organic and all things nutritious. There never used to be any “light” or “lite” picks on the menu. But now it seems a menu can’t survive without having a … Continue reading Health
Children
"Unless you become like little children, you can not enter the Kingdom of Heaven." [Mat 18:3] I’ve heard this many times in the past, and I’ve been asking myself why becoming like children is the “key” to entering Heaven. What does that even mean? Theologians can say many things but this is my personal take, … Continue reading Children
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
I Failed
Originally posted in ZenHabits.Net. by Leo Baubata It’s a feeling deep within your heart, one you try to ignore, of heaviness. Of dread and discouragement. Of sadness and guilt and collapse. I feel this heaviness in my chest when I fail. It can make me feel like crying. I feel lonely and I want to … Continue reading I Failed
The Key Habits of Organization
Originally posted in ZenHabits.Net. by Leo Baubata A trusted organization system that you actually use regularly can turn your day from one of chaos to one of focus, effectiveness and calm. This is something I’ve learned through repeated failures, actually: when I become loose with my organized habits, my day becomes worse. It gets stressful … Continue reading The Key Habits of Organization
A Guide to Practical Compassion
Originally posted in ZenHabits.Net. by Leo Baubata If I’ve found two guiding principles in my life, they are contentment and compassion. With these two ideas, life becomes better. Contentment makes every moment better. And compassion makes your connection with others better. What Compassion Is, & Some Difficulties Let’s talk about compassion for a few minutes, … Continue reading A Guide to Practical Compassion
Driving Lessons
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo One of the many life skills that I feel most grateful for is driving a car. A part of me always feels more adult and more empowered when I drive myself to run errands. And I’ve often found my alone time driving being … Continue reading Driving Lessons
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