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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

About Twenty Thirteen: What Lies Ahead Is Up To Us


Recently, we have just closed the last leaf of our book for twenty-twelve. Part of closing is making peace and reconciliation to every minuscule of rifts we have had. We have to or else we will be haunted by our unresolved past and moving on and ahead will be difficult for us. Have you had done it? - if any? 

As for me, I always find "me time" to contemplate and reflect on the past year and talk to God - thanking Him, asking forgiveness for shortcomings and mistakes done, and asking for guidance for a brand new year. 

Way back in the Philippines, I usually go to the "Blessed Sacrament" in "Nature Church" located in Moonwalk - Las Pinas - where I started my SFC (Single for Christ) life and served as a choir member even though for a short span of time. If you don't know the place - paki- google na lang hehe! The Italian Architect who maintains the church's structure is a good friend of mine. How did we became friends? - Well, his daughter to a Filipina was once my grade school student. FYI - I taught grade school English and Computer subjects in a private school owned by my dear Tito in Las Pinas. That was long ago hehe! Way back 2004  until 2007. 


In 2012, we have our glitzy glories - those were what made us jumped for joy, we have our share of sorrows - those were what made us eclipsed and encapsulated in despair, and we have our high hopes as well - those were what propelled us to keep moving and get going. 

Tough as it may seem, we need to move ahead and continue our journey. We are about to open another interesting chapter in our book of life. There is no second chances in it. We cannot take back what we have done. We cannot redo what we did. So, we must aim to be an ace actor/actress in our life's film. The best thing is to rely to our great director - God Himself. Our actions if it lacks His directions will never be fruitful in the long term and in the long run.



What's with twenty-thirteen is definitely up to us and by the graces and will of God. We run our lives, we devise our plans and we, alone, execute it. Along the way, we will meet people who will impart helpful insights and learnings as we journey forward. 

The beauty of our journey depends upon us. Surely, there will be topsy turvy rides that will occur. Yet, it is in our grace on how to respond to it with steady and committed pursuit. It lies on how we creatively and tactically take every pace and every stride. And on how graceful we walk through it. At times, we need to run - let us not forget while running to equip ourselves with the necessary knowledge and technical know-how - these things can spice up our quest for a beautiful story of our 2013.

Remember to always think positive while making things happen. The beauty of our dreams is skillfully mastered by how deep we imagine things and how convicted we are to make it realized. There is a truth in the saying that "nothing is impossible' - only those who have challenged their limits would say "It's worth every ride." 

I always believe in this saying: "Ordinary people believe only in the possible while extraordinary ones visualize not what is possible or probable, but rather what is impossible. And by doing so, they begin to see it as possible."

Are we ready for an awesome and energy-filled ride this 2013? What lies beyond the labyrinth of our dreams is always up to us to unfold. Keep dreaming, keep believing, and keep making things happen. And while doing all these, be sure to keep yourself grounded and grow in faith.

Cheers to 2013!

Cheers to good life ahead of us!

23 comments:

  1. Thanks sa pag share. Actually nagustuhan ko talaga lalo na ung part na ito

    We are about to open another interesting chapter in our book of life. There is no second chances in it. We cannot take back what we have done. We cannot redo what we did. So, we must aim to be an ace actor/actress in our life's film. The best thing is to rely to our great director - God Himself.

    Sapul na sapul! Thanks dito ^^ Happy Happy New Year!

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  2. This is a very inspiring touching post. Love it. Thank you so much for this amazing thoughts:)

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  3. Cheers to 2013! Agreeng agree ako sa title pa lang. We make our fate :)

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  4. na-enlighten naman ako dito, i am now motivated! mas namotivate. hehehe thanks for sharing this sir. happy new year!! following u.

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  5. Parekoy, thanks for sharing this very inspiring post. Tao ang gumagawa ng kanyang sariling swerte. Kaya huwag iasa sa mga pamahiin or paniniwala ang iyong luck. Kung positibo tayo sa ating iniisip at gawa, magiging positive na rin ang lahat sa paligid natin.

    Happy 2013!

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  6. JohnDMur - Salamat sa ginawa mong greetings for me at sa mga blogger friends natin. At salamat at nagustuhan mo rin etong entry ko. This is just my way of exhorting my readers. Happy New Year to you and your family as well.

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  7. Ms. Joy - Thank you so much! happy new year po sa inyo. Stay blessed.

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  8. Zaizai- Thanks. Happy New Year! And yes we are in control of our actions, therefore, we make our fate.

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  9. Lala- Thanks and thank you for following me. I need to follow you back. Will check out your blog later.

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  10. Fiel - Very well said, happy new year to you and your family.

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  11. Maganda at sobrang inspiring... nakaka good vibes...

    gusto ko 'to! I hope to read more of your works...

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  12. Senyor - thanks....sige lang libre lang naman ang ma-inspire hehehe...thanks for following my blog and my writings. You (bloggers) are one of the reasons why I'm excited and determined to write for life. THANK YOU

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  13. gusto ko talaga yong "its worth every ride" hehehe when my mom died, it reminds me again that i must give and share my life to others, kaya ito na nga! ito na talaga ako nagtatalak na sa blogspero hehehe

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  14. People see things differently but for this year, we all need to focus on growth, well being and living our dreams. Some people needed to be reminded that it is us who make our own and this entry can serve as a call for action. Well written and inspiring.

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  15. gusto ko talaga yong "its worth every ride" hehehe when my mom died, it reminds me again that i must give and share my life to others, kaya ito na nga! ito na talaga ako nagtatalak na sa blogspero hehehe

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  16. Lala - It's awesome to give and share and if you got little or none money-wise, you can use your skills to share it to other people. In sharing it does not limit to monetary value, it also focuses on time and talent where abundance is present. It is our time to pay back or pay it forward to others. After all, we are here to be of person to others.

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  17. Jonathan - Thank you sir! Indeed this post serves as an awakening or a reminder to people. To act on what we have believed in is the greatest thing to do.

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  18. well i never knew na naging choir member ka pla,
    i got to hear that voice pag uwi mo dito ha!

    anyways i agree sa bawat sinabi mo

    i think life is just a matter of perspective.
    Idealism is one key para sa brighter aura at para matanggap mo ang buhay ng madali

    and everything happens for a reason, a reason that will lead you in god's will, and god's will was always for the best for us
    just hold on your faith

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  19. Mecoy - Thanks for the thoughts! But, I forgot to mention that I'm just part of the "base group" hahahaha...sometimes nasa "alto". pang base kasi ang voice ko hahahaha. Don't expect me to sing when we meet...hahahaha.

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  20. I know Nature Church. Malapit lang yung house ng mother in law ko dun. Good and inspiring post!

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  21. Ate Malou - Oh ok, have you attended a mass there? Thanks and happy new year.

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  22. While reading this blog last night biglang nagbrown-out kaya yung di ako nakapagreply agad. Well Its worth to read. Dami ko lang reflection at daming nalaman sayo. Member ka pala ng choir. Di ko maalala pero parang nasabi mo na rin sakin na teacher ka. Nice! Sana ako rin makapagturo dun someday.

    I like this ---> The beauty of our journey depends upon us and Its worth every ride. Pinag-isa ko nalang. hehe

    Ang sarap basahin nito. ery positive. Mukhang maraming kang ride this 2013. Ako din. lol ingetero lang. haha Let's make it happen!

    Happy 2013 Daddy!

    PS. Napansin ko pala yung "Current Life dreams" binasa ko lahat:P very nice. Check mo pala yung no.14, 2104 ba talaga? hehe

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  23. Arvs - parekoy, salamat sa comments..ang haba din hehehe...And Yes, member ako ng choir before..hehehe..even here in KSA member din ako way back 2008-2010 kaya lang ng pumasok ang 2011 I was forced to quit due to work reason. Di na kaya ng work schedule ko. I miss singing during mass. Enjoy eh...di ako magaling kumanta ah..nasa 'base group' ako naka assign, minsan alto din.

    Yes, nagturo ako due to my uncle's persistent request, napilitan ako hehehe..but I learned to appreciate teaching as time goes by. Ikaw ba naman ang maka receive ng performance appraisal with flying colors plus well loved ka ng mga students mo pati ng parents nila..sarap sa pakiramdam di ba....when I finally bid good bye to them many have cried kasi they will miss me daw. But life moves on di ba..kelangan kong harapin ang new chapter - ang OFW life.

    Yes, tama yung FIFA World Cup is really in 2014 kasi once every 4 years ginaganap yan parang Olympics lang. Sa Brazil sa 2014, then sa Russia sa 2018 and finally Qatar will host it in 2022, hopefully makanood ako ng live dun kasi malapit lapit hehehe. Di naman halatang football afficionado ako noh hehehe.

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