Battles of My Mind

How To Love A Woman

2010-08-20T00:37:00.000-07:00

“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She’s not perfect - you aren’t either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart. So don’t hurt her, don’t change her, don’t analyze and don’t expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she’s not there.” - Bob Marley

Happiness is a Choice!

2010-08-18T00:33:00.000-07:00

I've come across a page where in writers and authors talks about different kinds of stuff. Topics ranges from Happiness, Success, Stress and everyday life struggle of different kind of person. But what caught my mind most is the article written by Cathy Holloway Hill entitled Success Without Happiness is the Worst Kind of Failure. We'll it's kinda long enough for people who are not interested by that topic, but Hey! I bet you'll like it and I can tell you that it's worth the read. It's like your reading it for yourself to tune in whatever things that needs to be tuned. Anyways, I have reposted it in here so not to waste your precious moment finding it.

Success Without Happiness is the Worst Kind of Failure

If you ask your friends, family, or neighbor what would make them happy, they would probably be quick to respond “money”! But what does money actually do for you? Once the bills are paid and you’ve purchased all the tangible trinkets money can buy, what do you do next? How do you turn trinkets into happiness? You can’t cuddle with a new car or a diamond ring? And who wants to be with someone that is only there because of “their money?”

Scientists have studied happiness for many years and concluded that happiness is a choice. It is not measured by the amount of money you have, your looks, or anything you possess. It comes from within. Research shows that having children, getting married, and having money does not create a happy life. As a matter of fact, these things actually create more stress in one’s life if you’re not adequately prepared for it. However, the media and society wants us to believe that this is the true measurement of happiness.

Being happy is a choice and you can make the choice today. Happiness, however, does not mean your life will have no problems. When you possess the inner peace that accompanies happiness, you have the strength to overcome the inevitable problems that come your way. There is no such thing as a problem-free life. But our reaction and response is totally within our control. Our vitality - the amount of energy or "lifeforce" we have – is, in fact, the single most important factor in determining whether or not we experience happiness in our lives. This is displayed by our thoughts, actions, and behaviors. What we think and believe is what we create in our world.

True happiness comes from within, in the state of our hearts. It does come into our lives by way of anything external to us – regardless of how much money you may win in the lottery. Statistics show that lottery winners are happy for a short period of time, and then eventually go back to their original mindset. No matter what you may acquire in form of tangible possessions, you can never run away from yourself. And if you are weak, suffering will follow you wherever you go. You will never find happiness if you don't challenge your weaknesses and change yourself from within.

Happiness is to be found in the energy of your own life as you struggle to overcome one obstacle after another. This is why I believe that a person who is active and free from fear is truly happy. The obstacles and life challenges you face are meant to strengthen you and teach you necessary lessons. When we embrace this concept and learn from our live lessons, we grow, thrive, and discover true happiness. When we continue to repeat the same mistakes over and over again, we wither and look for external artificial stimulants to get us through until the next obstacles comes along and then we repeat the process over and over again. Einstein defines this process as insanity – to repeat the same mistakes over and over expecting a different result.

In the span of a lifetime, you will be granted millions of opportunities to succeed or fail. Life is great in that we do have the choice and freedom to decide how to live and design our lives and how to shape (or re-shape) our beliefs. We must become the success that we desire. We must first “BE” the change we want to see, and then “DO” the actions that follow, and we will “HAVE” whatever we want in life! Have an open mind, embrace change, step out of your comfort zone.

Success is ALWAYS within reach if you simply extend your grasp!

say PORMAL!

2010-08-16T00:22:00.000-07:00

PORMAL or the Philippine Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is a non-government, non-profit organization that aims to responsibly disseminate information on the proper uses and products that can be derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant, and, ultimately, legally lobby for the decriminalization of this most amazing, dynamic, and environmentally viable alternative solution that can help reduce poverty, drive up our nation's Gross Domestic Product and Tourist Arrivals, and help Mother Nature recover from the devastation that people have been wreaking for too long. The organization operates within the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, and as such, it does not encourage nor condone any illegal actions.

visit: www.facebook.com/pormal

EDUCATE.
MEDICATE.
REGULATE.

Jah Army Philippines

2010-08-14T06:46:00.000-07:00

From Germany to Hawaii and Japan now brings you Jah Army Philippines!

Jah Army Philippines is an Irieginal clothing line run by a bredren whose aim is to spread the true meaning of inity and livity accross the island. It is humbly and basically made from the reggae capital of the Philippines, Cebu. The concepts of the designs are based from the imaginative process creating a unique blend of reggae using the Lion of the tribe of Judah and H.I.M. Haile Selassie I as the focal point logos.. Many of Cebu's pride reggae bands and well known artists and musicians are wearing this shirt.. From Junior Kilat, CDMC down to Ubec Smaggluhs to name a few. But the shirt have now been able to surpass the island. It also have reach out Manila based reggae bands such as Jeck Pilpil & the Peacepipe and the Brownman Revival. But that doesn't stop there. Malaysia's top reggae band Pure Vibration also have gotten the chance to grab the shirt.. It's your turn now. Grab one and wear it proud! It's not just about the shirt and the style... It's about the WORD! SEEN?!! JAh ARmy Reprasent! Raspekt!

visit: www.myspace.com/jaharmy_philippines

RootzVaLLey MGY. Represent~

UBEC C.E.O. Ghetto J

Brownman Revival

James aka Cooliedread of CDMC

Malaysian's Pride~ Pure Vibration,

Jeck PilPil of Peacepipe

Budoy of Junior Kilat

G. K. Gonzalez aka IslandRudeBwoy

Medicinal Cannabis

2010-07-24T02:56:00.000-07:00

Marijuana prohibition applies to everyone, including the sick and dying. Of all the negative consequences of prohibition, none is as tragic as the denial of medicinal cannabis to the tens of thousands of patients who could benefit from its therapeutic use..

Think about it.. Free the weed...

Legalize not Legal Lies!

2010-07-24T02:46:00.000-07:00

The criminalization of marijuana has caused more harm to society, has broken up more families, and has shattered more futures than the actual plant itself..

Now think about it..

The War on Marijuana is not the answer.

beach + skimboard = StokeD!

2010-07-18T06:03:00.000-07:00

Skimboarding is a boardsport in which a skimboard (a smaller counterpart to a surfboard) is used to glide across the water's surface.. (thank's to wikipedia! hehe)

During the Camotes Island company team building with some of my good friends and co-employees, I have gotten a chance to play this awesome sport. Though not many of us would love to try and play this, but not me. As soon I saw the fine white sands and the crystal clear water of the sea, I unfearfully and with no hesitations, hurriedly jump off to the beach and try my tricks. As I run through the sand, I can feel the excitement and the adrenalin rush within my mind and my body. I dropped the board onto the thin wash of previous waves and I rode the board....,, then Stoked I go.. wohooo.. Hang loose!

with the sexy skimboard!

Hang Loose~ me and my daughter Zionah!

trying the opposite way.. hehehe

after so many years of not being able to play, this ride is not bad at all..

sand skimming!

:)

#1 Fan of Her!

2010-07-09T06:38:00.000-07:00

I've been fascinated with castles and dungeons. As a conqueror of my own world of adversities and tribulations, I am fond of calling my self a king and an emperor. Being the king and the emperor in me, I am proud to say that I am the number one fan of my betterhalf, whom I also like to call my queen and my empress.. In this video, I am showing you some pictures which continuously captivated my heart because of her simplicity, charm and beauty..

Prayer for my Family

2010-06-24T00:30:00.000-07:00

Heavenly Father, I thank you and praise you for your bounty to choose me to be your representative to my family. Always keep me in this awareness so that I may be highly responsible before you and my family. I accept my better half Meragil and our little one, Zionah from your hands with gratitude and fear. I thank you so much for these priceless gifts.

Sanctify me so that I can sanctify my family by what I am. Fill my heart with your love so that I may be able to love my family with the supernatural love. Give me the gift of suffering so that I may be willing to take on any suffering to bring up my family. Make me unselfish and deep-rooted in Divine providence, so that I may welcome as many children as God like to entrust me.

Keep us in holiness. Lead us in right ways. Teach us your ways. Help me to train my child in your precepts. Give us wisdom and knowledge. Keep us up in good health. Give us the grace to live in such a way so as to join together one day in Heaven and live there in eternity. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

Parenting

2010-06-24T00:09:00.000-07:00

1. We will always love and respect our child for who she is and not who we want her to be.

2. We will give our child space-to grow, to dream, to succeed and even sometimes to fail.

3. We will create a loving home environment and show our child that she is loved, whenever and however I can.

4. We will, when discipline is necessary, let our child know that we disapprove of what she does, not who she is.

5. We will set limits for our child and help her find security in the knowledge of what is expected of her.

6. We will make time for our child and cherish our moments together, realizing how important-and fleeting-they are.

7. We will not burden our child with emotions and problems she is not equipped to deal with, remembering that we are the parents and she's our child.

8. We will encourage our child to experience the world and all it’s possibilities, guiding her in it’s ways and taking pains to leave her careful but not fearful.

9. We will take care of ourself physically and emotionally, so that we can be there for our child when she needs us.

10. We will try to be the kind of person we want our child to grow up to be-loving, fair minded, moral, giving, and hopeful.

MERAGIL

2010-06-23T05:29:00.000-07:00

M y mind is set with you

E versince I've known you

R eminds me of the day we've met

A gain and again I'll never forget

G ames that lovers play

I n full attention I will pay

L ove isn't love, 'til I share it with you.

ZIONAH ZOE

2010-06-23T05:20:00.000-07:00

Z ionah Zoe means blessed mountain and life,

I t's her that I've got my courage and feel no strife.

O n the very first day that I have her as my child,

N o mountains too tall I wouldn't climb.

A round her every day and every night,

H aving heard of her laughter turns my face so bright.

Z ealous manner of loving is all I have for her,

O ver and over again I will surely remember

E ven my last breath I'm willing to offer.

Dreadlocks

2010-06-23T04:57:00.000-07:00

After my graduation, I was a bum for about 5 months. But I got tired of the idle times and wanted to focus and have a career in everywhere possible. I really wanted to enhance and practice what I have been learning from school. It was in the late October of 2005, that I have decided to apply to a conversion process company for the position of Information Analyst or simply known as Indexers/Abstractors . And lucky did I passed the exams and interviews. But somehow, I felt reluctant on some things and some guidelines of the company. One of it is the dress code. Prior to the signing of contract, the Human Resource manager warned me about my dreadlocks.

I reasoned out and ask him as to why the company won't allow me of having my dreadlocks in spite of making it neat as possible but needless to say, I didn't get a good answer. But due to some financial reasons, I have come across the conclusion that I really have to cut it in spite of being downtrodden and having a heavy heart. It was in November 2005, a month after I signed my contract, it’s still fresh in my mind how I shaved off my 3 yrs old dreadies in exchange of my employment. I felt pity for myself and annoyed likewise. I am very much angry how other people classifying and stereotyping people who are having locks. But I am the one who wants the job so I reckoned and let the feeling of bitterness pass by.

Day by day, months after months, years after years, I felt envious to other dreadhead in the place. But I painstakingly said to myself that one day, these dreads on my mind will flow positively and that the people will know the truth behind those false assumptions about the locks.

Lucky did I have the chance to talk to the HR manager again. We do know each other for quite sometime due to company band competitions and stuff because I'm in a band playing ska reggae music so I have gotten the chance to talk to him about the dread thing again and let him know and understand that its not merrily a hairstyle but a lifestyle stolen from my whole being.

Then the right time has come. Its been 4 solid years of wanting and urging of having my dreads, and now I am in so much thankful that they (my company) have let me do and wear my locks. The agony of waiting has paid off. It’s been an awesome 9 months of having my dreads done now.

Time Will Tell.

2010-06-23T04:09:00.000-07:00

Now as I am a young man, having a family of my own, living with two lovely human beings with me, my betterhalf Meragil and our precious little one Zionah, I often wonder and ask myself, as to when exactly is the right time to get married and how I can put things in perspective.

As I gazed upon them, one morning, something inside myself, is telling me that the right time has come for the both of us to settle down and embrace the responsibilities of being husband and wife. But as my thoughts of it travels up my head, something caught up my mind boggling, as to what exactly are my reasons of getting married and the purposes of why I'm tying the knot. It could either be because of my religious beliefs or am I just diving into the pool of the conventional way.

Some people wanted a full commitment and be married under the eyes of God. Some just wanted the commitment, while others love the fan-fare of a huge wedding celebration and the reception after. Living in a democratic society, its within our set of limits and our freedom of choice and religion. But as for me, I personally prefer being married because it's more of a commitment, having God as the center of our life, the One who blesses our union infront of our dear family and friends who we trully care, love and treasure.

I'm tying my knot because I believe that I am capable of doing it and that I am that man enough, very much ready to face the risks and consequences that it may serve me, and most importantly, I'm taking my vows to the woman whom I trully love, the mother of my child, the one whom I'll be spending the rest of my life, in richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, 'til death do we part...

Why Reggae?

2010-06-23T01:59:00.000-07:00

I have been raised up by a musician father. From the moment on that I had my first grip of a drumstick, I knew in my heart that I belong to a certain group where drumming is an integral part of existence. I've been playing different kinds of music but I have grown up to love reggae music for the profoundness of its lyrics, its rhythm, vocalization and its skanky style.

The lyrics may vary from a never ending love story, blatant socio-politcal issues, marijuana legalization and decriminalization, of course, but what caught my ears most is the spiritual message that lies within that reggae beat. This is where I started to question my faith and as to what lies behind those spiritual realms. I started to dig in deep and overstand how and what reggae music all means, and for that, I am being led to research on its roots. Reggae and Rasta Belief goes well together. With every positive vibrations that I hear through that kind of music, I have come to overstand and accept that Rasta is not about a religion nor it is a religion but it is a Way of Life. A simple kind of life where equality is essential, wombmen's and childrens rights are important and most of all, the love of nature and the love of Jah dwells well together.

I am in so much love and joy to express how I trully feel on the way my life is leading me. Thanks to Jah the most High for enlighten up my mind and my life. Having my dreadlocks is not just about a hairstyle but its about a lifestyle. A lifestyle of positiveness creating a positive outlook on life. Big ups to you bredrens and sistrens of this wonderfull world! Much love and respect. Jah bless InI.