My Top 10 Reasons To Win

I was supposed to write my Top 10 Reasons To Win, months ago, but it was only today that I had that momentum to do it.  So, even if it is already 1 in the morning, I'm still hyped to do it.  Hmmm.. I just might be a little bit inspired this evening.  It surely pays off whenever I attend inspiring gatherings.  It makes my spirit soar up again.  


So, here are my reasons.  My very own Top 10 Reasons To Win.


1.  To be one with God while I'm still here on Earth  through God's
      love and friendship.


2.  To love, by teaching to friends, family and to the whole world on
     how to win in all areas of life.  
     And to be able to do that, I would have to win in all areas of my
     life myself.


3.  To be with my family as often as I want to.  At least once a
     month.


4.  To be able to build a foundation for all ages that would allow
     each individual to discover and develop his/her gifts and talents. 


5.  To be totally financially free.  


6.  To travel arround the wold with an always ready full budget.


7.  To have my very own 300 sqm. 2-story high home here in
     Makati. With friendly neighbor and a clean and safe
     environment.


8.  To give my parents a 100% travel allowance to visit the Holy
     Land.


9.  To have my very own VW (newest model) car by  
     the end of this year 2011.


10.  To be able to go out for leisure with an always ready full
       budget.


How about you? What are your Top 10 Reasons to Win?  

Wanted QA Position - A Sole Experience

June 24, 2011

Today is my last day of work in a very recently applied job as a QA.   This is also the day when typhoon Falcon is still on its peak.  The office administration suddenly declared earlier during the afternoon that our work was suspended.  We could already go home at 1 in the afternoon.   Wow. I thought that was quick.  I packed my small stuff, said goodbye to my officemates and left around 2 PM.  There were no mushy goodbyes, just plane goodbyes.

My Application

Beginning the end of the month last year, I saw my finances going below critical point.  I had to look for a job really fast.  This was not part of my initial plan, but I had no other choice.  

It was almost 1 year that we tried and failed our first business.  I used up half of my separation pay that I received on my retrenchment).  I realized that starting a new business was not that easy, especially when the business is not part of my “core gift”.      It was a wise choice that I did not spend everything for that business.  And we had to let go of that business.  

I discovered 2 new great business opportunities late last year.  I fell in love with these businesses because of its core values— reaching out, teaching and helping people how to be healthy and how to properly manage their finances.   And the great thing was that I could do this on a part time basis.  

So while learning these new businesses, I also prayed to God for a job, and started looking and applying for one.  I did a mass application.  I applied to every company that I see an IT position opened.  

By January, I was able to apply to many companies.  They started calling me and setting up interviews and exams.  I took all exams and interviews that was scheduled-- one exam after another, one interview after another.  It was a tough journey for me since I have not done this for more than ten years now.  And the interviews made by the HR were often times really quick.  It was as if they were blabbering.  It was like a mechanical thing for them.  I could barely understand the questions that they were throwing at me.  The exams were tough as well.  I asked myself if the exams were really difficult, or was it just me.

Finally, an answered prayer-- someone called me up for an interview.  I went to their office.  They let me fill up an application form.  After a few minutes of waiting, the receptionist signaled that it was my turn already.  I went inside the room.  A sweet HR lady was sitting in the table and warmly greeted me.  It was my first time to encounter such a warm HR person.  Though she had a cold at that time, yet she was warm.  The interview was a conversational type.  It was not a mechanical one unlike my previous interviews.  I had a pleasant time with that interview.  After the interview, she told me to wait for them to call me.

The next day, I got a call from them.  I was set up again for another interview on the client site.  The interview went well.   They gave me an informal examination.  The following day, I received another phone call telling me that I was already hired and that I can start working the next week.  That was really quick.  

My First Day of Duty

I had one last problem with regards to the schedule of my work.  During the interview, I was told that we had to do overtime work during weekdays, and sometimes even during weekends.  I told her that it was ok for me to do overtime.  But when I left the office, I realized that I could not do overtime work since I am doing my part time business in the evening.  I called up the agency that directly hired me, and told them this.  They told me that they will be the one to tell the client.  But when I went for my first day of work, the agency still did not mention this yet to the client.  So I have to do it myself.  I was really scared.  I prayed to God for peace and wisdom as to what I’m going to say.  I waited for the right moment.  

Finally, during lunch time, I found the courage to tell my boss.  She told me that it was not possible for her to make an exception for me.  I thought I would get fired at that moment.  But she told me this.  Therefore, since it was not possible for me to do overtime, she will transfer me to another team.  That was a great relief for me.  She then led me to a conference room where I was assigned.  There were less than 10 young, good looking people inside the conference room.  I was introduced to all of them, and they said hi to me.  It was such a relief for me that I could still continue working in this company with my new team mates.  God truly works wonders and miracles.

My New Office Environment

My experience in this new environment is truly a very unique one.

This was how my usual day went… One of my colleagues would tell a story on how her/his day went.  Or maybe he/she would share a joke.  Each and every one of us laughs.  Someone would make a comment.  There will be interactions.  More laughter…  I would laugh…, they would laugh.  Every one of us would laugh.  It’s a very lively and happy time… I would really laugh hard… I almost could not breathe laughing…. They could not stop laughing…  Imagine this in a slow motion mode…  Each face is focused – laughing…  Such a lively and happy day… Such a joyful day….But there’s just one thing… They hardly spoke with me, and I hardly spoke with them.  If you ask me, why this, my answer would be… I really don’t know.  On my first few days in that office, I tried going with them during lunch time.  But I felt like everyone just moved away from me every time I tried going near them.  It’s like I’m a magnet that have “like signs” as them… it’s impossible for us to be together.   Maybe we have different wavelengths.  I’m like oil that tried to mix in water. So, after a few try… I decided to withdraw myself from them and be in seclusion inside the room where we are working during lunch time.   I just totally gave up the struggle.  Good thing, my landlady prepares food for me for lunch.  The great thing about this was that I was able to be in silence, reflect and talk more often to God.  I felt God’s greatest love on those moments.  I could hear Him speak clearer during those moments.  And I was truly blessed.   I was also able to read great books during those moments.  And I felt God spoke to me through those great books.  Slowly, everything made sense.  Every thing that happened and is happening to me is slowly making sense.  My good and bad experiences are transformed to really great experience.  

My Short Lived Job

When I applied for QA, I had no idea what was the job role for this position.  Learning their new system and this new job role was really tough.  After the first 2 months, our boss called me for my evaluation.  It was not a good one.  She was mad, and she did not like my performance at all.  She wanted to end my contract after the 3rd month.  But she decided to give me another chance and made another 3 months extension.  I really appreciated her decision to give me another chance.   

But only a few weeks after, “failure” upon “failure” in my work again was encountered.  My boss was losing her patience on me.  

Finally, I decided to talk to my boss.  I prayed and asked God for wisdom, strength and the opportunity to do this.  I realized that the major portion of the job that I took was not part of my strengths.  Our conversation went well.  God is truly good.  My boss was very professional.   She even wanted very much to help me, but did not know how.  The resolution – she decided to give me a much lighter work load.  But she told me that it was almost impossible for her to extend my contract after the 6th month.  I agreed on her decision.  Even if that was so, I felt so much more at peace in my work.   I just made the most out of the work load that was given to me.  

After a few weeks, she called me again.  She made another change in her decision.  She would like to shorten my stay   to 2 weeks (instead of 1 month).  She told me that it was pointless for her to allow me to stay until the end of the month.  And that the work loads that she is giving me is not helping me to grow in my skills.  My reaction? Instead of being heart broken, I felt much more at peace.  It was like a big load that was unloaded from my shoulders.  It was a great relief for both of us.  I got really excited on what new surprises would arise.

A day after I received the news, one of my teammates talked to me (through chat).  She was deeply concerned as to what had happened.  She offered if there was a way that she could help me.  I was really moved by this gesture.  This made me realize that even if we were not really verbally communicating, there was still that kind of connection between me and the team -- that there was still communication in the midst of our silence.  I felt the concern of each and every one of them.  She opened up to me, and we talked for hours (through chat).  I felt the love of God through that gesture.  And that gave me a sense of joy and peace.

My Last Day at Work

Because of typhoon Falcon, we were told to go home earlier than usual.  I felt a bit sorry that I could not stay a few hours more.  Wow. I thought that was quick.  I packed my small stuff, said goodbye to my officemates and left around 2 PM.  There were no mushy goodbyes, just plane goodbyes.  But during the last few minutes of my stay there, I felt that I wanted to talk to them for the last time.  But then again, all I could say was – good bye.  And they said good bye as well.  And then I left.

This is the end of another very short chapter of my life.  And I’m excited and looking forward for another great adventure.  Another adventure filled with God’s love.  

My Reflection, Realizations and God’s Messages

Here are the Tot 10 reflection, realization and God’s messages during this period.  There is still more of this, but I decided to write the Top 10 only.  So here it is.  

• For every person, there are certain environments that would fit for them.  Look for that environment, and don’t stop looking for it until you find it.

• In a crowd, you will find a friend.  But not all people will be your friend.  Not all people will be your enemy.   Don’t be discouraged, if you don’t encounter a friend in that particular crowd, look for another  crowd.

• “Failure” is not really failure in the eyes of God.  It’s one of His ways of telling me that I must do something. That this is another opportunity that would lead me in the fulfillment of my purpose.  

• Where there your heart is, lies your treasure.  Don’t stop searching for your treasure until you find it. Search in the depths of your heart.  

• Dream, Act – with excellence, but at the end of the day, surrender everything to God.  He will turn your work into a great work. 

•  God has given me the strength I needed on that period.  He was and is still is my greatest and constant companion to this journey.

• Often times, I don’t understand God’s great plan.  But eventually, it is slowly revealed to me.  Piece by piece.  It is truly an amazing and great plan.  I’m excited for more of His surprise for me.

• God often times tells me – Relax!!! Don’t worry too much… I’m right beside, behind, in front of  you. You are completely covered by Me.

• Verbal communication is not the only communication for you to express your love.  And I experienced immense love given by my colleagues through non verbal communication.  God’s love flowed from them to me, and vice versa.  It was an amazing experience.

• Everything is God’s grace.  And that’s more than enough reason to thank and praise God!  To God be the glory!

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My Unseen Blessings-A Reflection

As I am waiting for my boarding time, I cannot wait to tell you about my experience on how I was blessed.
There were so many of them that I don't know how to start this.


My Fist Blessing


This is the first Christmas that I did not do some Christmas shopping.  I don't have enough budget to buy gifts for my family.  But I wished and was hoping that I would have something to give even just to my small pamangkins.  They might be expecting something from their tita.  But I could not afford it.

On the morning of my departure, one of my friends texted me asking when would we meet again. Then I told her that we would be celebrating our Christmas party by January when I return to Manila.
She told me that we need to meet because she had to give me her gifts to my pamangkins! Wow! She have gifts for my pamangkins! They  would really be very happy.  Although it's not from me, that would not matter to them. So, I hurriedly went to our meeting place (at Jollibee).


Finally we met, and she gave a bag of gifts. I was very much grateful to her. She even treated me for a free meriyenda at Jolibee.  Wow! Double blessing! We chatted and exchanged a few laughs.  I had a most heartwarming meryenda with her.


"God is truly a great God. He is full of surprises."


My Second Blessing


It was a bit late when I went back to our house to finish up packing.  Finally, I was finished at around 2pm.  My flight was 4:35pm.  So I need to be there by 3pm.  I went out to get a cab, but it was difficult to get one.  I prayed to God for the right cab.   I just relaxed myself - in full trust to God that He will give me one. I was thankful that my prayer was answered at once. And He gave me a really kind driver.

There was light traffic, so I arrived early at the airport. The line was not too long, but the service was slow, due to the overbaggage of the other passengers. So, when it was my turn, I was a bit exhausted and nearing to getting irritated.  Finally, it was already my turn. I'm glad that the transaction for my boarding pass was not that complicated since I had only 1 check-in baggage and it was really light.  I finished quick and I went to the final checking of the baggage.  Suddenly the lady checking our things asked me to remove the umbrella inside my bag.  So, I removed it, and she snatched it from me.  She told me that umbrellas are not allowed and that it was already confiscated! She dropped my umbrella inside a container below the table.  I was really shocked and angry at the same time at that very instance. I asked her if I could get my umbrella, and that I would be checking it in.  She agreed, so, I took it from the container and went back to the check-in counter.  I told the teller that I did not know that umbrellas are not allowed to be hand carried.  He confirmed and told me that it was prohibited to hand carry any umbrella.  So, I told him to check-in this.  He told me that I need to place it inside a bag.  I said, "what????!!!?? I don't have any extra bag!"  He asked me to use my other bag that I was carrying with me.  I said that I don't want to check in that bag.  Fortunately, I recalled that I still have the bag of gifts.  So, finally, I agreed to check-in my other bag. But I was able to remove the stuff first inside this bag and transfer it to the bags with the gifts inside.  The bag of gifts was a double blessing to me.

My Third Blessing


As I was finally finished and was starting to leave the counter, I noticed an ID and a paper on the counter table.  When I looked at it, it was my ID and my printed ticket!  I did not know that I forgot to take back my ID after my initial check in! That means that if my umbrella was not confiscated, I would have lost my ID plus my printed ticket! Wow! That means that God used that incident for me to go back to the counter.


"Our trials are God's way to lead us to the right path."


My Reflection


Whatever happens to us, whether trials or blessing, let's not miss the point.  In doing so we won't miss the blessing after the trial.  I thank God that His message to me is still clear.  Although I still have the compulsion of complaining. But after that, I still get His message.  God's love for me still reigns in me.
I know these things that I told you are just petty things.  But it gave me clear messages of God in action in me.  That even on small things, God never left me. God was, is, and will always be with me.

My Prayer


Dear Lord,  I praise You Oh Lord for all the wonderful things that you are doing in my life.
Thank you, for giving me a clearer vision amidst the clouds of trials that I am going through right now.  Thank you Lord for clarity and peace in my heart and my soul.  You truly are worthy of all praises. You truly are my Lord.  Though unworthy of your Love, you still Love me anyway. And I thank you for that.

People Changes When Tipped

"I don't need money." My friend blurted that out to me one day as we were out eating our diner.  She was telling me that she wanted to try out new things.  So, I suggested to her if she would want to earn extra income.  I told her she can start her own business. 


My Past


I recalled that those were somewhat the same words that I was uttering during my employment period.  I had a very "stable" job at that time.  And my salary was more than enough for me. I was able to travel to different places. I was able to take my vacation. Sometimes I would treat my friends. I also have some savings, but it was not really increasing that much. I have some investments too. I also practiced living (as much as possible) a simple life. Living below my means. I would say, I had a really comfortable life. When I saw people having difficulty in their finances, I would always have that idea that they just don't know how to manage their finances.  Or maybe they were not blessed because they did are not good people. Or I would say, they don't have enough faith. 


Having my own business didn't came across my mind during my employment years.  I didn't know what kind of business was for me during that time.  And I was thinking that business was not for me.  I just would like to sulk in my computer chair in front of my computer the whole day.  As long as I am comfortable and safe in my office.  Not minding of other people's business.  Not minding at all wether people needs my help or not. I was very indifferent at that time.  "As long as I am doing my job, and am not inflicting pain on other people." That was my motto before.  I don't have the heart of helping others. I was just minding my own business.  Maybe the reason for this was that I could not empathize on other people's in needs. As long as I was doing my job, I believed that I was safe at least financially. Anyway, I don't know how to help the people that are financially drained.  I don't want to give them my financial help because I did not want them to depend on me. 


That was how I lived my life and that was how I saw life, until my big fall came.  


My Change of Perspective


I received a retrenchment notice the very first day of the year (January) that I reported in the office.  It was a shocking news. But I was able to accept this sad news really quick.  That was the day that I realized that my job was really a temporary one.  And that this job would have an end.  That "stability" is not real in terms of "job". 
It taught me that there is a need for us to build the right financial foundation while we still can.  Since I was out of job, we tried out doing business. We received our separation pay, so my friends and I were able put up a new business venture. But we are very new in doing business. We were not able to do it right in the first time.  It is really difficult to start a business with a very limitted resources.  I also had to weigh this business if this was in line with my core gift.


Doing the very first business was really tough one.  We were immersed in the world of the small time vendors.  It is a very tedious and very physical work.  We became part of this society and environment.  I thought that this was an easy thing to do.  But I was wrong.  It is a very hard work and requires very straineous activities.  From ordering stocks, to lifting these stocks to the store.  From physical inventory to computation of actual sales.
I saw with my very own eyes, how small time vendors strive to survive with their daily needs.  With their not so big income.


My Wake Up Call


I think this was a way of God telling me to wake up.  To wake up and see the reality surrounding me. So many people in need, yet very few people care enough to help.  While I was having struggles, I could see people also having struggles.  And I saw many people too indifferent to help.  Too engrossed with their own lives.  Too engrossed with their own small problems. These people just don't stop to help.  They don't even look at the people in distress.  I would often times hear people say, "I work hard to be able to meet my family's needs.  Why don't these poor people work also?" Instead of saying, "How can I extend my help to them? How can I love these people?" Instead of thinking of a way to help the people in distress, they would rather spend their energy complaining at these people.


I believe that most of these poor people once strived to work in order to live and just gave up.  They gave up because they no longer did not know what to do.  They just gave up because people refuse to help them. 
A visous cycle.  Because people won't help them, that's why they give up.  People won't help them because they now refused help. If people will try to help them, they no longer want that kind of help.  Instead they would prefer to beg. Only a few people would take time to really help them.  To sit down with them.  To love them.


A Big Hope 


After all these financial difficulties, I was lead to different seminars.  These seminars nourished my knowledge about life and how to live it.  Seminars on how to be successful in all areas of my life.  I digested every word that I've heard. I found a passion on sharing these new knowledge to others. But I was not contented with this.
I was looking for more. 


And then finally, I was able to attend one particular seminar.  This seminar gave me another big hope in truly helping mankind - financially distressed or not.  Helping people to be out of financial problems.  Helping people to be equipped with the knowledge on how to build a stable financial foundation while they still have the means to produce income.  This seminar taught me the value of money.  What is the most stable financial foundation.  And how to achieve this stability.  I found out that there are still establishments that truly helps people who are in need.  That there are still very dedicated people out there who spends their time educating us on financial literacy. 


Here are some things to ponder about.
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Do we need to experience these things for us to help people?
Do we need to experience these things for us to change?
Do we need to experience these things for us to empathize on the people in need?


Why can't we learn from people that have experienced these things?
Whe do we need to have a tipping point in order for us to have a change of heart?
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Don't wait for things to happen to you.  Make a decision to make things happen- improve your financial literacy.


If you are interested on learning on what should be the basic and stable financial foundation, and how to achieve this, there are free seminars conducted on this.


To know more of these free seminars, send me a message now. My email address is yzero8_norm@yahoo.com.


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Why Business Fails
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Why A Business Fails - MOP

So why does a business fails? "My Own Opinion"


One day, a woman named Nene decided to place an ice cream stand in one of the malls located near her home.  She thought it was a great business. She saw lots of kids going inside the mall.  And the location was a great spot. There were no other ice cream stand yet. So for a few months, she had a good sales. She borrowed some more money and bought 2 more ice cream stands. She placed them on other strategic locations - in a school and outside a playground. Nene was really happy for a while. 

Six months later, someone placed an ice scramble stand near Nene's ice cream stand. Several months after, there were already 2 ice scramble stand, and another ice scream stand. Nene could no longer meet her sales.  She could hardly pay her rent and salary for her crew.  She could not even pay the supplier of her ice cream.  A few months after, she decided to close her 3 ice cream stand.  She has now a big debt.


If we want to be successful in a business, we need mentors or people who are also successful in that area. But for some small scale businesses, specially for starters, people tend to do the same concept as the concept of the successful business.  And worst is, they would do this business within the location of the original concept.  This would divide the earning of the original concept with the second same concept.   


Learn From Success and Failures


People just don't get it.  I'm actually confused as to why they tend to do this.  This kind of setup would 
eventually lead not just to loss of sales but to chaos.  Despite the result, they still do it anyway. Why?  What 
is the psychology behind this? What's the logic behind this behavior?  Is there any way we can avoid this kind of scenario?  

One of the best reason I can think of


Most of us don't see or appreciate our very own uniqueness.  If we see other people succeed, we would copy them. We are in constant lookout on what is the trend and not on what we are capable of doing.  We would try to imitate. Then when things does not go the way we wanted it to happen, we tend to get depressed.  We tend to tell ourselves that we are no good. 


We are created differently from each other.  That is the beauty of an individual. But we don't see it.  We are 
blinded by the fact that others are successful and we are not.  We don't pause and reflect.  What is my purpose?  

What should I be doing?  Instead, we are busy thinking on why we fail. We tell ourselves that we already did what the successful person did, but yet we still failed.  We ask ourselves the question, "What's wrong with me?  Why am I not good enough? Am I really that dumb?"


People would label you as "Slow" or "dumb" if you don't get what they teach you.  Or they would label you as 
"tamad" or "lazy" if you don't do anything. I myself have experienced being "tamad" and "slow" in my work.  I 
usually get really sleepy when I am doing things  I don't want to do or am not interested in.  Some "lazy" people 
fail to explore what they really are built to do.  The reason is, we are focused on the things that others do 
great.  We don't see what we are capable of doing the best. And because of this, we miss our true joy.


Another blinding factor is our financial status.  And guess what? I am in this situation right now.  It has been 
10 months that I am out of job. This is causing me great panic.  My finances is depleting as time goes by, and I still don't see any glimmer of hope as to when would this episode of my life end. I told myself - I need a job! 
I started applying for a job, for this month, And I was able to apply to 3 companies. All 3 job offers rejected me within 1 month.  I felt like a total loser.  


The next question would be, how then would you know what's in store for you?  How would you find your core gift?  Your life's purpose? My answer is this. If you have not discovered it yet, discover it.  Look for opportunities. Or you can say yes to every opportunity that comes.  Try it out.  If it doesn't work for you, try another.  And another. Don't stop searching.  Don't stop trying. Until you find your heart's desire. And if you have found it, stop doing the insignificant things, and stay focused on this one thing. Develop this, and you will see great things happen in your life.  This is so, because you are doing your life's purpose. 


Here are some things to ponder. I forgot from whom I got these quotes :
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There's still hope for me today  
Rejection or failure is redirection.
Don't miss what your life should be all about.
Still searching for your right path? Enjoy every moment :)
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Here's another question.  Are you the person who have not found your core gift yet?  Your very purpose or mission yet? If so, then I have some recommendations for you. 


For more information on this, you can email me @ 
yzero8_norm@yahoo.com.


Have a meaningful and joyful life!


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The Seminar That Changed My Life

Prayer and Life Workshop (PLW) - My Very Own Testimony

It has been 10 months now since my retrenchment.  I haven't updated this blog for several months now, since I was too preoccupied with lots activities.  I felt so blessed during those months since I learned a lot of new things.  I believe that in order to become truly successful, I have to be successful in all areas of life - physically, spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and financially.  With God's grace, I was able to meet new mentors in my life.  I now have a mentor in  all areas of my life.  I have a mentor for my health, another mentor for my spiritual growth, another one for my finances,  another for my emotional growth, and one for my intellectual growth. Just like our very own Manny Pacquiao, he also has a mentor.  If we want to become a champion, we must also be mentored by mentors.  By the way, he just won in today's fight with Antonio Margarito.  Another reason for us Filipinos to be proud on our country.  But what about the rest of us?  Are we contented in watching others win?  Don't we want to become champions ourselves?  Right now, I am  planting seeds in all areas of my life, with the aid of my mentors.  I believe that these seeds, with proper care and nourishment, would grow and bear many fruits.  

PLW (Prayer and Life Workshop)


One seed that I planted was the PLW.  This -  Prayer and Life Workshop - changed my life.  I haven't submitted a testimony on this (as requested), so I'll just write my very personal testimony during this whole workshop here. Though I've shared some of these verbally during our graduation rites.


This was a 15-day workshop and was held every Wednesday 7pm behind St. Francis Parish along Shaw Boulevard.  We started this last September and we just had our graduation today at Holy Spirit, BF Homes, QC.  I felt a bit sad that the workshop is over.  I would be missing this activity tremendously.


Desert Day

Our "graduation rites" is called Desert Day.  It was held just this morning.  It started 7am and ended around 4pm.  The night before our graduation, I set my alarm to 4:30am, so that I could start really early to prepare everything.  Unfortunately, I did not hear the alarm.  Good thing, my friend sent me a message in my mobile but it was already 6:30 am!  I heard the message tone, and suddenly rose up from my sleep.  I hurriedly took a bath (still very dizzy), dressed up, and went off.  It was good that traffic was very light since it was still early.  We arrived at the site around 7:30 am.  

We rang the doorbell outside the gate, but no one was answering.  We waited for a little while since there was a message posted at the gate to wait a little while for the gate to be opened.  We just read our assignments while waiting.  After a few minutes, there was still no answer.  My friend excused herself and went across the street to blow her nose (she had a cold at that time).  She saw that there was another gate.  

Thanks to her colds, we were able to go inside the correct gate.  My reaction?  I thank God that He made a way for us to be in the right gate.

If you ask me what would be my reaction on that situation if I haven't had the PLW, I would have had been pissed off, or would not have felt good.  PLW changed my life tremendously, and I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be in that workshop.  It gave me a different perspective in life.  It gave me reasons to thank God amidst my trials and adversities. 

 It made me more reflective, and calm.  My prayers are now making sense and are interconnected with my life.  Yes, I still experience trials and pains. I still experience downfalls and still submits sometimes to temptations.  But with God's grace, I am now stronger.  With God within me and I in Him, I know that everything will just fall into its right place.  

The workshop made me love God, love God's words through the bible, love the people around me.  There is more love in me than before I had the PLW.


I believe that God has a big plan for all of us, and PLW is a great instrument that would lead us to the right path where the big plan is being prepared.

I do hope PLW will be spread all over the Philippines, specially in the provinces, and all over the world as well.  God gives tools and instruments to be closer to Him.  And I thank Him for giving PLW to me.
So if you happen to read this, and there is an opportunity for you to join this workshop, I encourage you to join.  I'm very much certain that it will greatly affect your life, as well as it did in mine.  If you are interested on this, I found a facebook fan page on this.  You can click here
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To God Be The Glory!