Keep on Moving

You might be moving aimlessly, just like them...

 it seems you're going nowhere...

Sometimes you're in doubt if you’ll ever get to your  destination...

you’re getting tired...  
sometimes dispirited.

it’s not an easy journey...
(and who got the perfect trip anyway?, perhaps nobody)

If it seems slow, do not despair 
for these things will surely come to pass…
Just be patient! They will not be 
overdue a single day! (Habakkuk 2:3)

I Love Mornings!

It feels so good to see the sun after the rainy days.

 I love the sunrise and so I thought of taking some pictures today!

I’ve also  included  one  edited personal write-up which was originally posted at Bubblews.

I love mornings!

I love its quietness, its freshness.

I admire the brightness of the sky and the warmth of the sun.

I like the sounds of the chirping birds and the  whisper of the wind.

I like the peace within.

If only I could ask the Lord to trade my evenings with the mornings 

of those who would prefer to sleep till noon.

But no, perhaps God  wouldn’t allow me.

Because without the affliction brought by life’s dark moments, 

I wouldn’t be able to appreciate the radiance of each morning.

Not Home Yet

Being a morning person, I am cheerful and lively during the day. With  enthusiasm  I could easily accomplish  many tasks.  However at night,  I would sometimes end up tired. There’s an unexplained sense of dissatisfaction. Though I  may have exerted my best effort, it feels like something is missing. 

One night as I scan the pages of my journal I saw the message by Rick Warren, a well-known American pastor. It says:  “this world is not your home..”

...the fact that earth is not our ultimate home explains why as Christians we experience difficulty, sorrow and rejection in this world...

So true...

some of our dreams are unfulfilled, 

some of our prayers remain  unanswered, 

some circumstances seem unfair.

Maybe because we’re not  home yet. 

For we are created for something good, something better.

God's Notes

Earlier, I scanned the pages of my journal. I've seen  these uplifting notes. 

I  believe  the Lord wants to extend the very same messages to everyone. 

Have a blessed Sunday, friends!  Stay safe!

Random Thoughts 1

I often sleep and  wake up early even before  sunrise. 

I believe that most uplifting ideas are hidden  in the morning
especially when we have uncluttered thoughts.

Birds are awesome and happy creatures. 

I admire them. Every morning,  I can hear them singing. 

Their melodies might be the same each day  but they would

remind me to remain cheerful  and care free!

I spend enough time for physical activities like  sweeping, walking, cleaning... 

I would do them enthusiastically. 

I believe that 'happy hormones' are being released into our brains during those times. 

It’ll be good for  mental and  physical well-being.

***

‘Anger’ and ‘Envy’ are powerful and effective facial creams.

In no time, they’ll make you ugly. (inside out)

***

I don’t wanna be perfect. I’m starting to appreciate 

my imperfections. 

Experience tells me that ‘perfect people' or

'perfectionists’ are unhappy people.  

***
Take good care and respect  Mother Nature. 

She’ll take care and provide for you in the future. 

My father keeps on planting trees and nurtures them. 

Now, we’re reaping the fruits of his labor. 

Most probably the produce will  last for more generations.

Simple Camera Tricks

Several days ago, I gathered  and posted  simple camera tricks on my Bubblews account. At present, it  has registered  the highest 'likes'.  For a change, I decided to post  new set of images with the same concept.   

A sleeping small dog!

Capturing the morning sun!

The hen at the tip of my finger!

Taking some cotton clouds!

The enchanting little lady in our backyard

A bush in my hand

The giant mango

Have a great Sunday, folks! 

Like a Jigsaw Puzzle

Our lives are made up of countless pieces

Its chapters and adventures are

colorful, exciting, unpredictable...

It’s nice to find the right fit.

It’s great to know the answers to our problems!

However, that is not always the case.

Many parts do not match so easily. 

It could take a lot of time and effort to find the missing pieces.

The trials and difficulties are sometimes frustrating!  

As much as we want to get rid of other parts,

they are essential.  We need the lessons to make us tougher..

and better.

We need to deal with our situations with patience, perseverance, courage,

and with high hopes to see the ‘big picture’  in due time.

After all, the Lord has made everything beautiful in its time. 

Come and Go

I was talking to a friend the other day. According to her, some of her friends deserted her because of some misunderstanding. She tried to talk to them to patch things up but, to no avail. I told her that things happen for a reason. Later, our conversation goes something like this:

At some point, we might undergo the same experience, let me share some uplifting messages:

Don’t be afraid if some people will no longer be your friends. Because you deserve better friends. Because if a friend isn’t happy when you’re blessed, he isn’t a real friend. You need to change your friends! ~Bo Sanchez

Friends come and go, but with a precious few, you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young. ~Mary Schmich