by Rhea Vitto Tabora
What does Holy Week mean to you?
This season is regarded by many as the long-awaited break from work or school. Many take the opportunity to go for holiday or spend the days on the beach. Several others observe many religious activities and traditions. Some are making charitable acts.
I am sharing my small contribution to the observance of the Lenten season. Here are some Holy Week reflections. May they inspire you as they have inspired me.
1. Life is a precious gift, but we realize this only when we give it to others. – Pope Francis
2. The more sunshine you bring into the world, the more the dark clouds go away. – Unknown
3. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13
4. When you can’t put your prayers into words, God hears your heart – Unknown
5. God loves you and He has not forgotten you. You have a reason to smile. – Unknown
6. God will meet you where you are. – Bo Sanchez
7. Palm Sunday is a good reminder of how fast our hearts can move from “Crown Him!” to “Kill him!” when we don’t get our way. – Sammy Rhodes
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
What to Benefit from Bo Sanchez’s Truly Rich Club (How to pursue financial freedom, live your dream, and help others)
by Rhea Vitto Tabora
If you can transform your financial status and gain spiritual wealth at the same time, will you be ready to embrace the ways to achieve them?
Bo Sanchez used to live a poor missionary life for two decades. During that period, he viewed being poor an acceptable status since he was still single and didn’t have to worry about supporting a family. He was happily fulfilling works of ministry with and among the poor, preaching and writing.
In the past, he embraced a different principle. He thought that in order for him to love and understand the poor, he had to become poor himself. Having a subconscious belief that money was evil, he used to think that in order to be close to God, he had to be poor as well.
Everything changed more than a decade ago. He shifted the gear and twisted his personal beliefs.
Will you be inspired?
Bo Sanchez is now a picture of a truly rich missionary. He is now an entrepreneur with 16 income streams. He is busy running businesses, investing in estate properties, stocks, and other paper assets.
On top of all this, he is still actively doing his mission and working among the poor. It was a great, positive change. He now has the means to lift the poor people out of poverty. He has made an enormous impact on so many people’s lives.
Yet he remains a simple man. Despite the wealth that he now enjoys, he doesn’t own a mansion or drive around in a luxury vehicle.
If given the opportunity, will you grab it?
Bo’s passive income is greater than his expenses, so he has the money to support his ministerial work and give to the poor. And it’s not just financial assistance; he is also helping people grow financially. Interestingly, would you believe he also taught his helpers and driver to invest in the stock market? Hey, if they can prepare for their retirement, why can’t we?
Isn’t it awesome to have financial freedom and use your wealth to make a difference in this world? Are you ready to experience the same?
As an online marketing entrepreneur, I came across Bo Sanchez’s Truly Rich Club and didn’t let this opportunity to slip through my fingers.
The key is to change your mindset, according to Bo. Don’t just accept the fact that this is the best thing you can do, or the best that you can have. Bury the poverty and scarcity mindset. You can do something to overcome it. Nourish wealth mindset instead.
This led to the creation of Truly Rich Club Gold Membership, a private group of individuals who are determined about gaining wealth abundance to improve their lives and help others. Bo Sanchez supports the members in their pursuit of financial growth and spiritual life by providing the right tools, strategies, and principles.
Why go for Truly Rich Club Gold Membership?
1. Every month, you will receive two MP3 PowerTalks, a selection of inspirational, encouraging messages to help you achieve your dreams.
2. Every quarter, you will get free access to Bo’s Success Mentors Collection on MP3 ready for download. This is a compilation of Bo’s interview with the very successful individuals.
3. Every month, you will receive free WealthStrategies newsletters. They contain the life-changing principles and practical action plans to guide you on how to attain financial growth.
4. You will receive via email free inspirational messages called Daily GodWhispers. A positive way to start your day.
5. You will gain free access to the How to be Truly Rich Audio Seminar
6. You will receive a free copy of his eBook How to Conquer your Goliath, 7 Keys to Overcome Every Problem that Prevent you from Reaching your Dreams
7. You will receive a free copy of his inspiring eBook How to Turn Thoughts into Things, Use the Law of the Harvest to Fulfill the Desires of your Heart
8. Earn Passive Income by being Bo’s Affiliate in the TrulyRichClub (passive income means you will earn money even while you sleep, or while on holiday)
9. In addition to Truly Rich Club, you can also earn passive Income with Bo’s other Internet Businesses such as:
FamilyReborn.com - How To Increase The Love In Your Family And Prevent Them From Drifting Apart
52 Healing Habits - How to Transform Your Health, in Body and Soul, One Simple and Powerful Habit at a Time!
GodWhispersClub.com - Get A Megadose of Blessing. And Take Your Life To A New Direction.
One True Love Club - Complete Take-Home Course By Bo Sanchez
10. You will receive a free copy of My Very Practical eBook, My Maid Invests in the Stock Market...And Why You Should Too. This is an incredible book which explains how Bo’s helpers are happily investing in the intimidating world of stock market! Read this eBook and find out how you can create your own personal retirement fund through the stock market. I just did!
11. Every month, you will receive Bo’s free My Stocks Update. This is a perfect guide to investing in stocks especially in times of crisis because Bo shares what companies he is investing and how they are performing.
Check this out if you are keen to know more about Bo Sanchez’s life-changing Truly Rich Club. This is open both to Philippine residents and Filipinos living overseas.
TrulyRichClub.com - Do You Want to Gain Financial Wealth and Spiritual Abundance at the Same Time?
If you wish to have a free copy of Bo’s My Very Practical eBook, My Maid Invests in the Stock Market...And Why You Should Too, drop me a message at rhea.tabora@gmail.com and I will be happy to share a copy with you, with Bo’s permission.
If you can transform your financial status and gain spiritual wealth at the same time, will you be ready to embrace the ways to achieve them?
Bo Sanchez used to live a poor missionary life for two decades. During that period, he viewed being poor an acceptable status since he was still single and didn’t have to worry about supporting a family. He was happily fulfilling works of ministry with and among the poor, preaching and writing.
In the past, he embraced a different principle. He thought that in order for him to love and understand the poor, he had to become poor himself. Having a subconscious belief that money was evil, he used to think that in order to be close to God, he had to be poor as well.
Everything changed more than a decade ago. He shifted the gear and twisted his personal beliefs.
Will you be inspired?
Bo Sanchez is now a picture of a truly rich missionary. He is now an entrepreneur with 16 income streams. He is busy running businesses, investing in estate properties, stocks, and other paper assets.
On top of all this, he is still actively doing his mission and working among the poor. It was a great, positive change. He now has the means to lift the poor people out of poverty. He has made an enormous impact on so many people’s lives.
Yet he remains a simple man. Despite the wealth that he now enjoys, he doesn’t own a mansion or drive around in a luxury vehicle.
“Oh yes, I can now afford to buy them. But as a personal choice, I’ve decided to remain simple in my lifestyle. Why? Not because it’s wrong to own them. I repeat: it’s a personal choice. But I believe that the ultimate purpose of wealth is to love others. And I’ve made a choice to use a lot of my wealth to make this world a better place.”
If given the opportunity, will you grab it?
Bo’s passive income is greater than his expenses, so he has the money to support his ministerial work and give to the poor. And it’s not just financial assistance; he is also helping people grow financially. Interestingly, would you believe he also taught his helpers and driver to invest in the stock market? Hey, if they can prepare for their retirement, why can’t we?
Isn’t it awesome to have financial freedom and use your wealth to make a difference in this world? Are you ready to experience the same?
As an online marketing entrepreneur, I came across Bo Sanchez’s Truly Rich Club and didn’t let this opportunity to slip through my fingers.
The key is to change your mindset, according to Bo. Don’t just accept the fact that this is the best thing you can do, or the best that you can have. Bury the poverty and scarcity mindset. You can do something to overcome it. Nourish wealth mindset instead.
“After years of helping people grow financially, I realized it’s more important to change financial mindsets than just merely increasing financial literacy. Why? Because a person can be very wise in money matters, but if he has a poverty mindset, nothing much will happen.”
And I’ve also learned how to change mindsets: through the simple act of repetition. Because repetition is the mother of all skill. By constantly immersing one’s mind with a new way of thinking, a new mindset is formed.
This led to the creation of Truly Rich Club Gold Membership, a private group of individuals who are determined about gaining wealth abundance to improve their lives and help others. Bo Sanchez supports the members in their pursuit of financial growth and spiritual life by providing the right tools, strategies, and principles.
Why go for Truly Rich Club Gold Membership?
1. Every month, you will receive two MP3 PowerTalks, a selection of inspirational, encouraging messages to help you achieve your dreams.
2. Every quarter, you will get free access to Bo’s Success Mentors Collection on MP3 ready for download. This is a compilation of Bo’s interview with the very successful individuals.
3. Every month, you will receive free WealthStrategies newsletters. They contain the life-changing principles and practical action plans to guide you on how to attain financial growth.
4. You will receive via email free inspirational messages called Daily GodWhispers. A positive way to start your day.
5. You will gain free access to the How to be Truly Rich Audio Seminar
6. You will receive a free copy of his eBook How to Conquer your Goliath, 7 Keys to Overcome Every Problem that Prevent you from Reaching your Dreams
7. You will receive a free copy of his inspiring eBook How to Turn Thoughts into Things, Use the Law of the Harvest to Fulfill the Desires of your Heart
8. Earn Passive Income by being Bo’s Affiliate in the TrulyRichClub (passive income means you will earn money even while you sleep, or while on holiday)
9. In addition to Truly Rich Club, you can also earn passive Income with Bo’s other Internet Businesses such as:
FamilyReborn.com - How To Increase The Love In Your Family And Prevent Them From Drifting Apart
52 Healing Habits - How to Transform Your Health, in Body and Soul, One Simple and Powerful Habit at a Time!
GodWhispersClub.com - Get A Megadose of Blessing. And Take Your Life To A New Direction.
One True Love Club - Complete Take-Home Course By Bo Sanchez
10. You will receive a free copy of My Very Practical eBook, My Maid Invests in the Stock Market...And Why You Should Too. This is an incredible book which explains how Bo’s helpers are happily investing in the intimidating world of stock market! Read this eBook and find out how you can create your own personal retirement fund through the stock market. I just did!
11. Every month, you will receive Bo’s free My Stocks Update. This is a perfect guide to investing in stocks especially in times of crisis because Bo shares what companies he is investing and how they are performing.
Check this out if you are keen to know more about Bo Sanchez’s life-changing Truly Rich Club. This is open both to Philippine residents and Filipinos living overseas.
TrulyRichClub.com - Do You Want to Gain Financial Wealth and Spiritual Abundance at the Same Time?
If you wish to have a free copy of Bo’s My Very Practical eBook, My Maid Invests in the Stock Market...And Why You Should Too, drop me a message at rhea.tabora@gmail.com and I will be happy to share a copy with you, with Bo’s permission.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Why Carry Excess Baggage?
by Rhea Vitto Tabora
I don’t mean airport luggage. That one is a lot easier to solve – just pay the fee. No brainer. Done.
How about life’s baggage?
For the second time, I’m quoting my parish priest in my blog. I had several experiences in the past when I almost fell asleep or yawned a hundred times while listening to a priest’s homily. These days, I quite appreciate the style and contents of the priest’s sermon. His message in yesterday’s mass was to “leave the excess baggage behind.” Drop them. Be free. Because you’ll learn to love better if you are free.
He went on saying that in today’s world, we slave ourselves with gadgets and telenovelas. We always get ourselves buried under a mountain of things. We always worry. And we have forgotten to love better.
As someone who is passionate about traveling and enjoys this journey called life, here are my thoughts on this topic. Feel free to share your comments below :)
1. Hand luggage is enough. Know what to pack; don’t bring too much – this is the key to a more enjoyable trip. The same goes with our life journey. Don’t fuss with too much baggage in your life. And when you pack, check twice if those are the items you really need for your journey. Trust your gut and decide wisely – you might need to replace one thing with another.
2. Be at peace with the world. Don’t carry its weight on your shoulders. Instead of moaning and complaining, do something. I had my share of suitcases bulging with too many questions when I was a student activist – questioning social injustices, human rights violations, political and economic issues, environmental concerns, etc. I still do until now. But instead of chanting in the streets, I now do my own little way to help lighten the dark side of this world.
3. Learn to unpack. Throw away and leave behind things that you don’t need anymore – painful past relationships (not necessarily with a partner), old wounds, stressful work, dark past, and whatever is holding you back. Just keep with you the lessons that you learned from them. Don’t get stuck in the past, or worse, go backward.
4. Free yourself from the baggage packed by others. You get hurt. You feel pain. You fear. You were disappointed. Fine. Deal with it. Get over it. Move on. Don’t drag your suitcases around with many unresolved issues.
5. Free your mind from the things that slow you down. Let go. Don’t stress yourself over little things.
Then smile, for you now have space for the more valuable things in life. Now that you have achieved that, be mindful with what you put on that bag. Fill your luggage only with the good, positive things in life – happy relationships, kind gestures, good health, beautiful memories, financial freedom to help those in need. Spread some love and kindness in this world. Enjoy your journey.
Keep in mind the same things for the next leg of your journey if you want it to be more enjoyable, more meaningful, more fulfilling. Life is a beautiful journey. Don’t torture yourself.
If in the end you still want to carry excess baggage, be ready to pay the price. Excess baggage fee always applies.
I don’t mean airport luggage. That one is a lot easier to solve – just pay the fee. No brainer. Done.
How about life’s baggage?
For the second time, I’m quoting my parish priest in my blog. I had several experiences in the past when I almost fell asleep or yawned a hundred times while listening to a priest’s homily. These days, I quite appreciate the style and contents of the priest’s sermon. His message in yesterday’s mass was to “leave the excess baggage behind.” Drop them. Be free. Because you’ll learn to love better if you are free.
He went on saying that in today’s world, we slave ourselves with gadgets and telenovelas. We always get ourselves buried under a mountain of things. We always worry. And we have forgotten to love better.
As someone who is passionate about traveling and enjoys this journey called life, here are my thoughts on this topic. Feel free to share your comments below :)
1. Hand luggage is enough. Know what to pack; don’t bring too much – this is the key to a more enjoyable trip. The same goes with our life journey. Don’t fuss with too much baggage in your life. And when you pack, check twice if those are the items you really need for your journey. Trust your gut and decide wisely – you might need to replace one thing with another.
2. Be at peace with the world. Don’t carry its weight on your shoulders. Instead of moaning and complaining, do something. I had my share of suitcases bulging with too many questions when I was a student activist – questioning social injustices, human rights violations, political and economic issues, environmental concerns, etc. I still do until now. But instead of chanting in the streets, I now do my own little way to help lighten the dark side of this world.
3. Learn to unpack. Throw away and leave behind things that you don’t need anymore – painful past relationships (not necessarily with a partner), old wounds, stressful work, dark past, and whatever is holding you back. Just keep with you the lessons that you learned from them. Don’t get stuck in the past, or worse, go backward.
4. Free yourself from the baggage packed by others. You get hurt. You feel pain. You fear. You were disappointed. Fine. Deal with it. Get over it. Move on. Don’t drag your suitcases around with many unresolved issues.
5. Free your mind from the things that slow you down. Let go. Don’t stress yourself over little things.
Then smile, for you now have space for the more valuable things in life. Now that you have achieved that, be mindful with what you put on that bag. Fill your luggage only with the good, positive things in life – happy relationships, kind gestures, good health, beautiful memories, financial freedom to help those in need. Spread some love and kindness in this world. Enjoy your journey.
Keep in mind the same things for the next leg of your journey if you want it to be more enjoyable, more meaningful, more fulfilling. Life is a beautiful journey. Don’t torture yourself.
If in the end you still want to carry excess baggage, be ready to pay the price. Excess baggage fee always applies.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
5 Best Things Our Dog Taught Us about Life
by Rhea Vitto Tabora
Don't you agree that it’s awesome to have a pet, yet it’s tough to decide getting one because of the huge responsibility and commitment it entails?
I have witnessed how my mom and my siblings (well, my mom especially) spend hours every single day preparing food and looking after the two Shih Tzu and one Golden Retriever at home. Taking care of them and cleaning their mess seemed like a full-time job. It is eating up a lot of my mom’s time and energy. It is exhausting.
My 6-year old son TJ had been wooing us for weeks to get our own dog. Is having one really worth all the time and effort? I mean, my siblings and I had one lovely dog when we were children, and that was a beautiful experience. Now that we are busier adults, can we afford to have a dog at home?
After several trips to many pet shops and choosing over several dog breeds, we finally brought home a black Labrador puppy one cold December night.
It was like having a new family member. We didn’t quite know what to do during the first night. Where would he sleep? Oh, I have an old baby blanket, he could make use of that.
The next morning, we knew our life would change in many ways. It was almost like having a new baby, minus the birthing process.
But more than anything else, here are the five best things we realized and learned to love again having Doodie around, our puppy Lab.
1. Go out, walk, run, jump, play several times a day.
Bask in the sun and bond with nature. Enjoy life. Move your body. Loosen up. Go all out and chase that ball. Give yourself a break. Life’s a lot more fun outside.
2. Love, loyalty, and attachment are three great things to experience every single day.
Dogs are known for their unconditional love. You come home late, exhausted from a terrible traffic, and your dog will shower you with wet kisses while wagging his tail. And he does this even though you just shouted at him for biting your slippers, again! Spending fun and lazy moments with Doodie sparked the relationship which we now enjoy. Dogs are loyal creatures. Imagine if all the people on this planet are loyal and dependable.
3. Take care and look after others.
Animals make people more human. That’s what animal lovers say. And that dogs are men’s best friend. To some, this is an arguable statement. But to dog lovers, it is a meaningful declaration. If we can only truly care for one another, then this earth will be a more beautiful place to live in.
4. It’s awesome to feel valued every moment of your life.
Dogs are awesome and they value being with you so much. See the excitement in their eyes and the never-ending wagging of the tail when you walk in the door, like it was the most exciting moment of their lives? Shouldn’t we feel the same way, treasuring every moment we spend with our loved ones, cherishing every step we make in our journey in this world?
5. Remain simple.
Dogs just love simple things. Give them a braided old cloth and they would happily play with it until all threads disentangle. Appreciate the little things in life. We can dream big and aim high, but we can remain simple during the journey.
Doodie has reminded us of many good life lessons. All awesome!
Feel free to share what you have learned from your friend dog in the comments below.
Don't you agree that it’s awesome to have a pet, yet it’s tough to decide getting one because of the huge responsibility and commitment it entails?
I have witnessed how my mom and my siblings (well, my mom especially) spend hours every single day preparing food and looking after the two Shih Tzu and one Golden Retriever at home. Taking care of them and cleaning their mess seemed like a full-time job. It is eating up a lot of my mom’s time and energy. It is exhausting.
My 6-year old son TJ had been wooing us for weeks to get our own dog. Is having one really worth all the time and effort? I mean, my siblings and I had one lovely dog when we were children, and that was a beautiful experience. Now that we are busier adults, can we afford to have a dog at home?
After several trips to many pet shops and choosing over several dog breeds, we finally brought home a black Labrador puppy one cold December night.
It was like having a new family member. We didn’t quite know what to do during the first night. Where would he sleep? Oh, I have an old baby blanket, he could make use of that.
The next morning, we knew our life would change in many ways. It was almost like having a new baby, minus the birthing process.
But more than anything else, here are the five best things we realized and learned to love again having Doodie around, our puppy Lab.
1. Go out, walk, run, jump, play several times a day.
Bask in the sun and bond with nature. Enjoy life. Move your body. Loosen up. Go all out and chase that ball. Give yourself a break. Life’s a lot more fun outside.
2. Love, loyalty, and attachment are three great things to experience every single day.
Dogs are known for their unconditional love. You come home late, exhausted from a terrible traffic, and your dog will shower you with wet kisses while wagging his tail. And he does this even though you just shouted at him for biting your slippers, again! Spending fun and lazy moments with Doodie sparked the relationship which we now enjoy. Dogs are loyal creatures. Imagine if all the people on this planet are loyal and dependable.
3. Take care and look after others.
Animals make people more human. That’s what animal lovers say. And that dogs are men’s best friend. To some, this is an arguable statement. But to dog lovers, it is a meaningful declaration. If we can only truly care for one another, then this earth will be a more beautiful place to live in.
4. It’s awesome to feel valued every moment of your life.
Dogs are awesome and they value being with you so much. See the excitement in their eyes and the never-ending wagging of the tail when you walk in the door, like it was the most exciting moment of their lives? Shouldn’t we feel the same way, treasuring every moment we spend with our loved ones, cherishing every step we make in our journey in this world?
5. Remain simple.
Dogs just love simple things. Give them a braided old cloth and they would happily play with it until all threads disentangle. Appreciate the little things in life. We can dream big and aim high, but we can remain simple during the journey.
Doodie has reminded us of many good life lessons. All awesome!
Feel free to share what you have learned from your friend dog in the comments below.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Laugh like a Child, Again
by Rhea Vitto Tabora
We have all experienced the joy of childhood, laughing our hearts out even at things that any adult won’t find funny.
Then we all grew up. And somehow, we lost the ability to laugh. What stole the little joys in our hearts? Is it the crazy traffic? Is it the piles of work on our desk? Is it the hectic schedule? Is it the long queue at the cashier? Is it the insufficient budget?
A couple of Sundays ago, the priest in our church mentioned during his homily that children laugh more than 300 times a day according to one study while adults laugh less than 20 times a day. Then he asked, why can’t adults be as happy as the little children?
300 laughter sounded a lot. But to my six-year-old son, that is an easy number to beat! He can laugh even at the sound of a plastic bag being blown away by the wind. He can laugh endlessly watching a video of himself laughing!
When my little boy laughs, I will always stop whatever I am doing and before I knew it, I am already having a good belly laugh myself, because his laughter is more contagious than any communicable disease.
I searched online if the 300 vs 20 numbers were real. Many numbers were thrown around – between 300 and 400 for children (which one site commented is just an urban myth). There was one study which suggested that adults laugh an average of 17.5 times a day. But I don’t think we need to dissect the science of laughter here. Just look around and observe – children really laugh much more than adults. The primary reason (or excuse), of course, is that children play more and, therefore, laugh more than adults who are either studying or working or worrying about life.
Have we actually lost the ability to laugh as adults, or have we buried ourselves deeply into our daily lives that we have forgotten even to smile? Have we become too serious facing life’s challenges? Have we become too sad because of too many negative things around us?
Is losing our playfulness and sense of humor the price of growing up?
Why are we not laughing enough anymore? Have we all forgotten the healing benefits of laughter? Don’t we want to experience the wonderful feeling of laughing again? Are we embracing anger, stress, and fear, more than positive feelings, love, and laughter? Blame it on traffic, piles of work, bills to pay, corrupt government officials, negative headlines, tight deadlines, and slow internet connection.
Face life with more joy and positive thoughts. You deserve a less stressful life, even in the midst of negative events around us.
Think of things that make you laugh. And do things that make you happy.
Bring humor back into your life. Watch funny videos. Spend time with happy people.
Laugh at yourself. Let your spirit free.
So, have you laughed enough today?
Give yourself a break. Everyday. Laugh more. Starting today.
We have all experienced the joy of childhood, laughing our hearts out even at things that any adult won’t find funny.
Then we all grew up. And somehow, we lost the ability to laugh. What stole the little joys in our hearts? Is it the crazy traffic? Is it the piles of work on our desk? Is it the hectic schedule? Is it the long queue at the cashier? Is it the insufficient budget?
A couple of Sundays ago, the priest in our church mentioned during his homily that children laugh more than 300 times a day according to one study while adults laugh less than 20 times a day. Then he asked, why can’t adults be as happy as the little children?
300 laughter sounded a lot. But to my six-year-old son, that is an easy number to beat! He can laugh even at the sound of a plastic bag being blown away by the wind. He can laugh endlessly watching a video of himself laughing!
When my little boy laughs, I will always stop whatever I am doing and before I knew it, I am already having a good belly laugh myself, because his laughter is more contagious than any communicable disease.
I searched online if the 300 vs 20 numbers were real. Many numbers were thrown around – between 300 and 400 for children (which one site commented is just an urban myth). There was one study which suggested that adults laugh an average of 17.5 times a day. But I don’t think we need to dissect the science of laughter here. Just look around and observe – children really laugh much more than adults. The primary reason (or excuse), of course, is that children play more and, therefore, laugh more than adults who are either studying or working or worrying about life.
Have we actually lost the ability to laugh as adults, or have we buried ourselves deeply into our daily lives that we have forgotten even to smile? Have we become too serious facing life’s challenges? Have we become too sad because of too many negative things around us?
Is losing our playfulness and sense of humor the price of growing up?
Why are we not laughing enough anymore? Have we all forgotten the healing benefits of laughter? Don’t we want to experience the wonderful feeling of laughing again? Are we embracing anger, stress, and fear, more than positive feelings, love, and laughter? Blame it on traffic, piles of work, bills to pay, corrupt government officials, negative headlines, tight deadlines, and slow internet connection.
Think of things that make you laugh. And do things that make you happy.
Bring humor back into your life. Watch funny videos. Spend time with happy people.
Laugh at yourself. Let your spirit free.
So, have you laughed enough today?
Give yourself a break. Everyday. Laugh more. Starting today.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
If Life's Purpose is NOT to be Happy, Then What Is?
by Rhea Vitto Tabora
Who doesn’t want to be happy? We thought it was our ultimate goal. We thought it was all that matters. Because when we are happy, everything else seems to be positive, creating a constructive domino effect in every aspect of our life.
I came across this quote by the famous philosophical essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, and I had to read it twice to absorb it fully. I had to pause for a while – no, a long one. I asked myself, what can be greater than feeling happy in your life? Is there a higher form of euphoria?
When you are useful, when you are honorable, when you are compassionate, are you not happy as well? Then it hit me! Happiness is the result of the good things that you do, but it’s not your ultimate purpose in life.
I’m going against Audrey Hepburn’s words here. But really, happiness isn’t everything. Enjoying life isn’t all that matters.
My message to myself: Be productive. Be useful. Go beyond the boundaries of your talent and effort to make a difference in this world.
What's your take on this? Do you agree with Ralph Waldo Emerson, or do agree with Audrey Hepburn when she said "The most important thing is to enjoy your life — to be happy — it's all that matters."?
Share your thoughts below.
Who doesn’t want to be happy? We thought it was our ultimate goal. We thought it was all that matters. Because when we are happy, everything else seems to be positive, creating a constructive domino effect in every aspect of our life.
I came across this quote by the famous philosophical essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, and I had to read it twice to absorb it fully. I had to pause for a while – no, a long one. I asked myself, what can be greater than feeling happy in your life? Is there a higher form of euphoria?
When you are useful, when you are honorable, when you are compassionate, are you not happy as well? Then it hit me! Happiness is the result of the good things that you do, but it’s not your ultimate purpose in life.
I’m going against Audrey Hepburn’s words here. But really, happiness isn’t everything. Enjoying life isn’t all that matters.
My message to myself: Be productive. Be useful. Go beyond the boundaries of your talent and effort to make a difference in this world.
What's your take on this? Do you agree with Ralph Waldo Emerson, or do agree with Audrey Hepburn when she said "The most important thing is to enjoy your life — to be happy — it's all that matters."?
Share your thoughts below.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
What's the Most Awesome Job in the World?
by Rhea Vitto Tabora
The best job in the world? Doing the thing you love and getting paid for it! What can be more awesome than that?
Pursue your passion, keep that fire burning, and enjoy the journey.
What do you need to do?
It’s not going to be a perfect ride. There will be many ups and downs, countless challenges and hurdles along the way. Prepare yourself before taking the plunge. Equip yourself with lots of dedication, energy, enthusiasm, hard work and perseverance. Remain focused, and with the support of your loved ones, there is no doubt you will make your mark in achieving your dream. The way to move forward is to never, ever give up. Only you can make it happen.
I don’t mean quitting your day job though. If you love what you’re doing, by all means, stick with it because it means you’re doing a great job doing it.
But if you don’t love nor enjoy what you’re doing, it might be the time to reconsider things. You’ll do better in doing the things you love. You’ll be more productive. You’ll be happier. Because doing something meaningful will keep you motivated.
So ask yourself that big question. What are you passionate about?
Have the heart in mentoring? Go teach.
Passionate about words? Write.
Love arts and crafts? Use your creativity and make it more than just a hobby if you can.
Having an affair with photography? Capture the world and embrace it.
Obsessed with defending the victims? Be a lawyer.
Caring for a sick person, not just your family? Work in a hospital.
Love tennis? Be a player or a tennis instructor.
Live a meaningful life
What’s the point of getting a 9 to 5 job if you prefer to hold a brush and paint? Why not follow the path you love and live a more fulfilling, more meaningful life?
Are you ready to take the plunge?
It is not easy. It is in fact a life-changing decision.
But as Steve Jobs puts it, “the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
The best job in the world? Doing the thing you love and getting paid for it! What can be more awesome than that?
Pursue your passion, keep that fire burning, and enjoy the journey.
What do you need to do?
It’s not going to be a perfect ride. There will be many ups and downs, countless challenges and hurdles along the way. Prepare yourself before taking the plunge. Equip yourself with lots of dedication, energy, enthusiasm, hard work and perseverance. Remain focused, and with the support of your loved ones, there is no doubt you will make your mark in achieving your dream. The way to move forward is to never, ever give up. Only you can make it happen.
I don’t mean quitting your day job though. If you love what you’re doing, by all means, stick with it because it means you’re doing a great job doing it.
But if you don’t love nor enjoy what you’re doing, it might be the time to reconsider things. You’ll do better in doing the things you love. You’ll be more productive. You’ll be happier. Because doing something meaningful will keep you motivated.
So ask yourself that big question. What are you passionate about?
Have the heart in mentoring? Go teach.
Passionate about words? Write.
Love arts and crafts? Use your creativity and make it more than just a hobby if you can.
Having an affair with photography? Capture the world and embrace it.
Obsessed with defending the victims? Be a lawyer.
Caring for a sick person, not just your family? Work in a hospital.
Love tennis? Be a player or a tennis instructor.
Live a meaningful life
What’s the point of getting a 9 to 5 job if you prefer to hold a brush and paint? Why not follow the path you love and live a more fulfilling, more meaningful life?
Are you ready to take the plunge?
It is not easy. It is in fact a life-changing decision.
But as Steve Jobs puts it, “the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
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