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Life As I See Fit, Tabaco (2025)

20/08/2025

𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝚍𝚘 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞'𝚛𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚗𝚎?

This question often finds me in my moments of solitude. What am I leaving behind when it's my time to go?

Most times, I feel like I have done nothing remarkable or extraordinary to even be remembered. There's this fear that people around may not even know I'm gone. That I will be forgotten because I didn't matter.

And yet, I know that legacy is not just about being known for great achievements.

Looking back, I have kept parts of me hidden. I held back anad tried to make myself unremarkable for fear of being misunderstood, criticized or judged.
I chose silence when I could have spoken.
Comfort when I could have stretched.
Dimmed my light so others can shine.

Over the years, I've also come to realize that legacy is not built in one defining moment. It's formed in small ordinary choices we make everyday.

It's in the kindness we show when no one is looking.
In the patience we extend even when it's not easy.
It's in the courage to keep standing when life knocks us down.
In offering help without being asked.

The people I remember most are the ones who touched my life with their sincerity and kindness.

My teachers who made learning easier and more enjoyable because they are passionate about what they do.
My neighbors who looked out for each other and shared what little they have to those who have nothing to eat.
A stranger who paid for my fare when I was a student going home for semestral break because my money was short by a few pesos.

They're not famous or perfect. But they stood out for me because they made me feel seen and heard. They made me feel that I mattered.

That's the kind of legacy I want to leave behind. Not in the grand speeches or heroic acts but in consistently doing what feels true to me.

When someone remembered and honors me for something I've done for them--no matter how small-- that's when I realize I am on the right path.

So I'll keep showing up even when fear tells me to shrink.
I will use my voice, share my light and help in any way I can.
Because maybe legacy is also giving others permission to do the same.

What about you? If you were to write down the legacy you want to leave, what would it say?

19/08/2025

As a child, I wasn’t the type to ask too many questions. Maybe because I preferred to find things out on my own.

My aunt once told me a story that still makes me smile. I was about three or four years old, dressed up to visit my father who was in the hospital after an accident. While everyone was busy preparing, they didn’t notice I had already slipped out the door. I wandered off, made it all the way to the market, and was happily exploring when a neighbor recognized me and took me home. My aunt said I was so excited, narrating everything I saw on my little adventure.

That’s how I’ve always been. Curious. But instead of asking, I searched. I wanted to take a different path, to see things for myself.

When one way didn’t work, I tried another. Even if it took longer. Even if asking someone who already have the answer might have been easier. Curiosity made me restless but also resilient. It taught me patience. It gave me the courage to try.

And that’s the beauty of curiosity—you never really know what you’ll find. You stay open. You welcome possibilities. You give yourself permission to explore, learn, and grow.

Of course, not every discovery is pleasant. Sometimes the answer I find is disappointing, but it always leads me to another door, another idea, another chance to expand.

Curiosity also shapes the way I connect with people. I don’t stop at small talk when I feel a spark of energy with someone. I ask questions, but with care, mindful to respect boundaries.

For me, curiosity is not just about seeking answers. It’s about deepening connections—with people, with experiences, and with myself. It keeps life fresh. It keeps learning alive.

And maybe that’s the real gift of curiosity—it reminds you there’s always more to discover if you’re willing to look closer.

👉 How does curiosity show up in your life? Do you ask, or do you search?

14/08/2025

No one is ever too far gone for God’s grace. Not you. Not me. Not anyone.

Have you ever felt you’ve messed up so badly, drifted too far, or fallen so low that you believed God wouldn’t want anything to do with you anymore?

Picture this. You did something wrong and promised to change, to stop, to do better.

But you failed—not just once, but over and over—until you started to believe God had lost His patience with you.

So you pulled away from Him. Maybe you stopped going to church or even stopped praying. You convinced yourself you didn’t deserve His love and forgiveness.

The more you distanced yourself, the deeper you sank, until you couldn’t carry it anymore. And in your desperation, you surrendered. You let go. You cried out to Him.

And that was all it took to turn your life around. Because God’s grace has no limits. You don’t need to earn it. And He will never withdraw it, no matter how many times you’ve failed.

Each day you wake up is proof of His grace—a fresh chance to feel His unwavering love.

There are also days when everything is going well. You’re on top of your game, you have more than enough, you’re living the way God teaches, and it feels like you don’t need His help.

But in the good times, it’s easy to forget that everything you have came from Him. That even in your best moments, you are still human—imperfect, vulnerable to temptation, and unable to stand without Him.

God’s grace is not just a safety net for when you fall. It’s the very ground you stand on every single day.

If this spoke to you, take a moment today to thank Him—for both the days you stood tall and the days He carried you.

13/08/2025

𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄— 𝙄 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚.

These lines from Robert Frost is one of my favourites. They speak to something I've felt for as long as I can remember---the pull to stray from the crowd and take a different path.

I've never one to follow a certain path where everyone is headed because it's familiar.

I don't go out of my way to be different just for the sake of it, either.

Maybe it's the rebel in me or just the quiet voice that says "This is not for you. There's something else."

I'm not a rule-breaker who break rules recklessly. But I've also never been comfortable following rules that keeps everyone in line without asking why.

In a world where you are shaped from childhood to be someone else's idea of a perfectly behaved person, it’s a form of rebellion to follow your own path.

We've been told to how to speak, how to behave, what to believe, what direction to take, what success should look like.

By the time we've grown, we've lost our sense of identity and become perfect replicas of what society expects us to be.

And when you try to carve your own path and step out of that mold, you are labeled as rebellious, selfish, stubborn, a black sheep in a sea of whites.

But the truth is: following your own path doesn't mean rejecting the world.
It's about honoring yourself.
It's about living your life the way that feels real and right for you, even when you feel misunderstood.
It's not about trying to please people by living up to their expectations.

Authenticity is not just about being unique.
It's about walking into the unknown without betraying yourself.
It's about doing what matters most to you, doing what makes you most alive and happy.
It's deciding for yourself who you want to be.
It's about living your reality even when it's unpopular.
Even when it's lonely.
Even when you're alone.

And that choice--that small, consistent decision of choosing what's aligned with who you are--that's what makes all the difference.

Have you ever taken "a road less traveled"? How was it? Share your stories in the comment. 🥰

12/08/2025

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞--𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬.

And I learned it the hard way.

One comment that rubbed the wrong way was all it took to ruin my mood completely. It wasn't even a big deal, but I snapped back without thinking. By the time I regain my calm, hurtful words were spoken that I can no longer take back.

I felt that familiar regret. If I had paused for a second, I could have handled the situation differently.

That situation reminded me of something I heard from a webinar:

𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥

And it hit me. It made me stop and think.

Because the world will always be full of noise and chaos. It's something we can't control.

But we can-control how we react to the situations or circumstances that challenges our bliss.

Triggers aren’t always about people intentionally pushing our buttons.
Sometimes, it’s the situation itself—the delay, the misunderstanding, the unexpected change.
If we react without thinking, we’re letting that moment control us.

I realized that whatever is happening outside is often a reflection of what's inside of you. If you carry a lot of unresolved hurt, frustration and resentment it will show in how easily one small act or harmless comment can set you off. It's like touching an open wound--even a gentle touch hurts instantly.

But here's the thing: you have the power to choose how you respond.
You can pause.
You can breath.
You can decide how you view the situation before you react.

This doesn't mean you stop feeling emotions.
It means you stop letting emotions run the show.

Because the real measure of bliss is not how calm you are when everything is perfect. It's how steady you remain when your bliss is threatened.

And when you learn to guard that bliss, no one and nothing can pull you into the storm you didn't choose.

That's where your bliss lies.

28/07/2025

What does courage look like?

Is it facing obstacles with the heart and determination of a champion?

Is it defending your loved ones from danger or harm even if it puts your life in jeopardy?

Is it going forward even if you're uncertain about what will happen?

Is it spending days, months, years away from your loved ones trying to give them a good life while you deprive yourself of even the basic stuff working in a foreign country?

Or is it the quiet strength when you choose to show up everyday even when you feel like giving up?

Most people think courage looks bold. Like making big moves or shouting your truth.

Me? It's the firm decision to sit down with my emotions and face the real reasons why I keep avoiding the challenges I'm faced with.

It's recognising that something needed to change if I wanted to move forward. Or risk being in a cycle--same problem, different circumstances.

I used to think I needed to overcome fear. But I learned I just needed to walk with it.

Because courage doesn't mean being fearless.

It's giving yourself permission to change.
Even when your voice shakes.
Even when you're scared.
Even when you don't know what lies ahead but you're still willing to find out.
Even when you're not ready.
And even when no one else gets it.

Courage is a decision.
To stop waiting to feel ready.
To stop forcing things.
And start trusting the small steps.

You don't have to rush.
But you do need to choose.

What are you being called for to be brave right now?

27/07/2025

Even in solitude, you're never alone.

Ask—and the Spirit meets you there.

Luke 11:13 reminds us: the Father gives freely to those who seek Him.

Quiet your mind and you'll be more aware of what your soul needs.

Because maybe what you're feeling isn't emptiness but an invitation.

What are you asking from Him today?

24/07/2025

Matthew 13: 12-13

Some truths won’t make sense until you’re ready.

Not because they’re hidden…
But because your heart isn’t open.

Jesus spoke in parables not to confuse—
but to invite deeper seeing.

It’s not about how much you hear.
It’s about how much you’re willing to see.

23/07/2025

Too often, we find ourselves holding on to our pain.

Nurturing it because it somehow reminded us of loved ones lost, of dreams forgotten.

But what if the suffering you put yourself through was never meant to save you?

What if the real message was victory, not suffering?

Healing and not staying stuck in sacrifice?

What if the real message was that you can overcome any pain or hardship the way Jesus did on that cross?

You're allowed to rise.
You're allowed to move forward.
You're allowed to let go.
You're allowed to overcome your crosses.

And when you do, what a joy it would be!

What cross have you been clinging to that you're ready to release?

22/07/2025

When you ask God for something, it may feel like He's not listening because you're met with silence.

But He is.

He always answers.

But not in the way you want.

Because He wants you to listen to Him.

He wants you to trust Him.

So if you're asking for courage, He will give you opportunities to be courageous.

If you asked for patience, He will put you in situations that will test your patience.

If you asked for clarity, He will put you in confusing situations until you clear away what you don't need or want.

Sometimes, the answers don't come first. Because the process is the answer.

So if God gave you the steps, walk it, follow it, trust it.

Because when you do, only then will everything make sense.

04/07/2025

Is that you, Mayon? Long time no see! 😅🥰😍

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