Dirt and Dust

For the past few days, I can’t open my desktop PC. I’ve tried to boot and reboot the machine to no avail. Since I do not know much about hardwares I asked my brother to inspect the CPU. I requested him to replace the power supply during his free time. After disconnecting the cables I brought him the CPU with a screw. 

After several minutes, he called me. He wanted me to look at it before doing anything. And to my surprise, I saw heaps of dirt and dust! It seems like the alien dirts are trying to invade my computer! Haha... ‘Pwede na pala akong magtanim ng kamote sa loob! ’ (I can even plant sweet potato there! - that's our usual expression when it comes to dirt). It might not be the problem  but I did some cleaning anyway.

I’ m no expert with hardwares but I think it’s not an excuse to take dusting for granted. Somehow it gave me something to ponder that day. More often people would ignore minor things in our lives. It could be related to lifestyle,  health and thinking  patterns. As much as we don’t want unnecessary ‘dirt’ or unexpected trouble, we could possibly prevented these things if we make time and attend to minor distractions like cleaning, exercising, reading etc.

And speaking of cleaning, the other night I also tried dusting off my old notes and journal. I scanned its pages. There I wrote reminders, inspiring quotes, bible verses, and uplifting messages. Ahh, those are ‘minor things’ which I do ignore nowadays too. Then I started reading and re-considered the lessons by heart. Perhaps it’s really good to be aware of the ‘dirt and dust’ in our minds and then get rid of them as soon as we can.

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My watch, a brush for dusting and my brother’s dumbbell

Take the time and trouble to keep yourself spiritually fit. 
~1 Timothy 4:7

Loosen Up Again...

Your grip on life is way too tight. 
Loosen up, smile, and enjoy the moment. ~Sonny Long 

Yes, maybe the message was intended for me today. I wanted to accomplish a lot of things. But in the midst of  my busyness, I  turned  the computer off and spent  time cleaning the house - well, just to loosen up. Upon returning, I found myself staring at my compiled photos. Let me share some relaxing images of nature.

My brother's plants

The banana tree at the farm

Ducklings resting near the waters

Young bamboo trees 

Unripe Indian Mangoes

There is a time for everything, 

and a season for every activity under the heavens.

~Ecclesiastes 3:1

Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death 
matters, nothing is as important as it first seems. ~H. Jackson Brown Jr.

In His Time

We're in a hurry to achieve our  goals, our dreams. 
 But everything happens in due time, in God's time.

Restlessness and impatience change nothing except our peace and joy. Peace does not dwell in outward things, but in the heart prepared to wait trustfully and quietly on Him who has all things safely in His hands. ~Elisabeth Elliott 

No one can look at a pine tree in winter without knowing that spring will come again in due time. ~Frank Bolles 

Remember all in due time. What God has for you is for you and no one else. Stop looking over at what the next person has. That person has walked their own path to get to where they are. You will get to your destination all in due time. ~Tamara Grant

He has made everything beautiful in its time …

for there shall be a time there for every purpose 

and for every work. ~Ecclesiastes 3:11,17