Bright Blue Rain

Time

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:26:58 -0500

Sunday Quotes
No.4

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To everything there is a season, and
a time to every purpose under heaven:

A time to be born, and
a time to die;
a time to plant, and
a time to pluck up
that which is planted;

A time to kill, and
a time to heal;
a time to break down, and
a time to build up;

A time to weep, and
a time to laugh;
a time to mourn, and
a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones, and
a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and
a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and
a time to lose;
a time to keep, and
a time to cast away;

A time to rend, and
a time to sow;
a time to keep silence, and
a time to speak;

A time to love, and
a time to hate;
a time of war; and
a time of peace.

Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 (King James Version)

"Hey you, you’re the one that almost got away"

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:59:38 -0500

About the Photo: The Persistence of Memory,1931
By: Salvador Dali

For some reason I deleted my 'treasured old emails' (lol), removed everything I no longer needed. It was a great feeling. It was like unloading all the burden I had been carrying all along. One of the emails I decided to delete was a forwarded email I really like. I enjoyed reading the article included in the email and I thought about sharing it here... for everyone.

Hope you'll enjoy it too. Happy reading!

The One That Got Away

Source: The Manila Times
By: Mark J. Macapagal

In your life, you’ll make note of a lot of people. Ones with whom you shared something special, ones who will always mean something. There’s the one you first kissed, the one you first loved, the one you lost your virginity to, the one you put on a pedestal, the one you’re with …and the one that got away.

Who is the one that got away?

I guess it’s that person with who everything was great, everything was perfect, but the timing was just wrong. There was no fault in the person, there was no flaw in the chemistry, but the cards just didn’t fall the right way, I suppose. I believe in the fact that ending up with someone, finding a long time partner that is, does not lie merely in the other person. I can actually argue that an equal part, or maybe even the greater part, has to do with the matter of timing.

It has to do with you being ready to settle down and commit to someone in a way that goes beyond the little niceties of giddy romance. How often have you gone through it without even realizing it? When you’re not ready to commit in that mature manner, it doesn’t matter who you’re with, it just doesn’t work. Small problems become big; inconsequential become deal breakers simply because you’re not ready and it shows. It’s not that you and the person you’re with are no good; it’s just that it’s not yet right, and little things become the flashpoint of that fact.

Then one day you’re ready. You really are. And when this happens you’ll be ready to settle down with someone. He or she may not be perfect, they might not be the brightest star of romance to ever have burned in your life, but it’ll work because you’re ready. It’ll work because it’s the right time and you’ll make it work. And it’ll make sense, it really will. The day comes when you’re finally making sense of things, and you find yourself to be a different person. Things are different, your approach is different, you finally understand who you are and what you want and you’ve become ready because the time has truly arrived. And mind you, there’s no telling when this day will come.

Hopefully you’re single… but you could be in a long-term relationship, you could be married with three kids, it doesn’t matter. All you know is that you’ve changed, and for some reason, the one that got away, is the first person you think about. You’ll think about them because you’ll wonder, "What if they were here today?" You’ll wonder, "What if we were together now, with me as I am and not as I was?"

That’s what the one that got away is. The biggest "What if?" you’ll have in your life.

If you’re married, you’ll just have to accept the fact that the one that got away, got away. Believe me, no matter how fairy tale you think your marriage is, this can happen to the best of us. But hopefully you’re mature enough to realize that if you’re already with the one you’re with, that this is just another test of your commitment, one which will just strengthen your marriage when you get past it. Sure, you’ll think about him/her every so often, but it’s alright. It’s never nice to live with a "might have been," but it happens.

Maybe the one that got away is the one who’s already married. In which case it’s the same thing. You just have to accept and know that your memories of that person will probably bring a nice little smile to your lips in the future when you’re old and gray and reminiscing.

But if neither of that is the case, then it’s different. What do you do if it’s not yet too late? Simple… find him, find her. Because the very existence of a "one that got away" means that you’ll always wonder, what if you got that one? Ask him out to coffee; ask her out to a movie, it doesn’t matter if you’ve dropped in from out of nowhere. You’d be surprised, you just might be "the one that got away" as well for the person who is your "the one that got away." You might drop in from out of nowhere and it won’t make a difference.

If the timing is finally right, it’ll all just fall into place somehow. And it would be a great feeling, if in the end, you’d be able to say to someone, "Hey you, you’re the one that almost got away."

Acceptance

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:20:23 -0500

S Quotes
No.3

"Acceptance is not submission; it is acknowledgement of the facts of a situation. Then deciding what you're going to do about it."
-Kathleen Casey Theisen

An Ending

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:42:28 -0500

When was the last time I wrote a blog post? Ages ago... ;( I sincerely apologize to everyone who stops by and expects to see something new.

Today, I want to confess something and share the lesson I’ve learned during my absence. I may not be good with words but I’ll try to convey my feelings and thoughts as it is. I don’t know where my courage came from, all I know is that this is the time to end everything and move on.

When I started this blog, it was also the time that I made a sincere promise to myself that I’m going to move on with my life...Yes, it was my utmost dream- to be able to move on after experiencing a great heartache in life. I believed that teaching my own self of what I supposed to feel was the best way. But I realized it was all hypocrisy and pretensions after all. I was writing what I wanted to inculcate in my mind and what I wanted to teach my heart. I wasn’t writing for the whole world to read and learn from what I have to offer. I was writing back then to convince myself and not to help myself to move on. I would admit that for that span of time of writing articles about life and personal growth did let me see and understand life more.

Just when I had started to accept and understand many things from my past, in a split of second everything crashed down to pieces. The pieces I collected from my shattered life went back to the ground just because I used the wrong foundation of moving on. An unexpected encounter with the person who broke my heart ruined it all. Seeing him with someone else was ten times the pain than when we broke up. Yes, that very simple incident crashed down what I already started and its inevitable outcome hurt me even more.

Maybe my start isn’t right after all for I'm still hurting.

I thought I’ve already made myself numb to pain with my façade but I haven’t. I finally realized it was all wrong… to hide the pain… to pretend it does not hurt anymore by sugar-coating it with my writings about goodness of life, happiness and other self-improvement articles. I just hoped what I have been writing, in a way, have inspired and helped other people for that would be my only consolation.

…And I’m sorry for lying to you and to all the people who have read my blog. I’m not the strong and healed person whom this blog tries to convey. I am after all, the person who is still trying to move on in her life. This is the lesson I’ve learned.

“Any life, no matter how long and complex it may be, is made up of a single moment--the moment in which a man finds out, once and for all, who he is.”--Jorge Luis Borges

I still believe in life’s miracles and this moment is just one of God’s sent to me. I am ready to face a new life. I am ready to move on, and this time—it’s for real.

Living a “Life”

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:45:45 -0500

Living a life doesn’t only mean breathing and being alive. Living a life is being able to enjoy, appreciate and live life with others. Although there are many obstacles, it will not be as complex as how the human heart works inside your body. If you know how to live your life well you are on your way to a happier life. Here are some steps in living your life well.

Be grateful. Being grateful to the life that you have gives you a lighter heart. And with gratefulness you’ll find the real happiness. Do not be consumed with the thought that happiness comes from material things.

Do something for others. It is through sharing and doing good for others that you are able to appreciate the beauty of life. As the famous quote says, “No man is an island”. You live not only for yourself but also for others. You’ll never know that your simple smile means a lot to someone. Always remember that helping or sharing can makes you feel good.

Learn something new. Another way of bringing excitement in life is through learning whether it’s a simple lesson on how to set a table or the difficulties of learning how to forgive. Remember that learning will always be attainable for as long as you live because life is a continuous learning process. Enjoy and have fun while learning from life.

Appreciate the simple things in life. Simple things are blessings in disguise that are often overlooked by many of us. These things are what make this life simple yet worthwhile. It could be a smile from a stranger, a tap on your back, a morning greeting from your secretary, an ice cold drink in midst of summer heat, a pair of gloves, a sunset …it could be anything. What you don’t realize is that these things are what makes you smile when you are stuck in traffic, the things that kept you coming back to your favorite restaurant, the things that simple yet makes you happy in this life.

Live your dream. Striving for your dreams makes you see more of life. You encounter not only the good things of life’s surprises but also its uncertainties from which you learn life’s lessons.

Life is too short to be wasted! Enjoy and live it well.

Change

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:21:33 -0500

S Quotes
No.2

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"Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better. "
-King Whitney Jr.

What can you say about change? And in case you are given a chance to change something in your life what would it be?

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Top EntreCard Droppers

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:47:07 -0500

Thank you very much to all ecards droppers specially to my top 10 ECards droppers this July

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Caught In The Stream 13
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Only in Silence . . . 9
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happy blogging everyone! :)

How to overcome heartache?

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:53:40 -0500

Few months ago one of my friends confided her heartaches to me. After listening to her I ended up writing this post which I first published on my other blog... I just want to share this post to many others who haven't read it yet. Hope you'll find it useful.

“Time heal wounds”, that’s what they always say but the truth is no matter how long you wait for that right time if you do not help yourself in overcoming those pains and heartaches you’ll not get healed. First you must realize that the healing process of your heartache starts with you. If you believe that you deserve to suffer that long then, go on- grieve forever. Remember, the world will not stop just to watch you grieve, consider the time being wasted just because of someone undeserving.

Alright, it is given that forgetting a past relationship is not that easy but clinging to the past will only stuck you to a lifelong suffering. Don’t you think you are already missing the goodness of life around you? Maybe you reason out that you’re not complete without that person in your life. Forget about that notion of oneness. Just a reality check my friend, your life is different from his/her. Before you met him/her you are already living your own life and from that point of perspective accept that at some point in life you need to choose from life’s crossroads. You are given choices, stand forever where you at now, make a u-turn, or choose a new way to continue your own life’s journey.

Then, you may need to accept that not all relationships will end happily ever after like those on fairytales. However, you can always create your own fairytale if you wish a happy ending love story. After accepting that it’s over, you must learn to let go and start a new one. As they say, do not place a question mark where God has put a period for with a question mark, you always hope for a continuation while you’re in the edge of your past and uncertain life. Letting go of your past is a one step forward to happiness and healing. It is the same as clearing the loneliness, hatred, pains and other negative things out of your life. With this way you are ready to face the world with a brand new “you”, armored with faith, courage, happiness, hope and peaceful heart and mind.

Worried if you’ll ever find true love and happiness? Yes, love is often searched by everyone. If you are ready to break free from your heartaches, you have to break free also from the conception that one must find romantic love in order to complete his/her life. It is not romantic love that can truly complete your life but the unconditional love of God. Realize that love of God is enough to be happy in this life. The love you find in this world is a goodness of life because of His unconditional love. Hence, romantic love is an additional gift from God. You can still live a happy and contented life with or without it.

Are you ready to say goodbye to your heartache? Have faith, you can overcome it!

Where can you find all the top stories?

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:21:50 -0500

I'm happy that my blog is now on Alltop!

Alltop is like your google reader, or your personalized yahoo homepage. It is a site that aggregates summary content of recent posts of various sites and blogs. All are nicely categorized into many topics (Life, Travel, Food, Art and many more).

Thanks to Alltop for including my blog and thanks to Guykawasaki who built it.

Check all the top stories HERE.

Entrecard and SezWho spreading like wildfire

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:52:10 -0500

Blogging gets even better! Partnership of Entrecard and SezWho has taken its way to improve the way of engaging to the internet community. As everybody knows that blog hopping and dropping cards on ec widgets are not very rewarding without reading a post and leaving a comment. With this partnership everyone will be encouraged to give quality comments not only for the benefits but also for the excitement it brings. Commenting is the secret to make the internet community alive. As Graham said...

"...It is the secret, the KEY to a blog’s success. It is the secret of Comments.
Commenting is the second most important thing for you to do after writing quality posts. Here’s a saying to live by, and you can quote me: “Comment or get out of the Blogosphere”...read the rest of Graham's post @ Entrecard

Would you like to be part of this secret? Feel free to leave a comment :)

life, death and change

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:05:09 -0500

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They say that there are things in life that you cannot control like death and change. However, you should not think death and change as a negative part of life. Death reminds you that life is a grace you borrowed from God and change teaches you to dream and have a beautiful future. Death is nothing compared to a life you didn't live according to your dreams. And change is nothing but a part of life that can be good or bad. Live your life well. Think of your dreams and desires in life.

It is only a matter of thoughts and how you accept things in your life. If you think of bad and negative thoughts, it will eventually follow you. In order to make your life beautiful, focus on your thoughts and dreams. Think of what you wanted in life. Think of your dreams and goals. Think of only happiness and positive thoughts. As American author Christian Nevell Bovee said, “It is the nature of thought to find its way into action.” You can make your thoughts happen if you only believe of its possibility.

...and if you have only 31 days left to live, how are you going to spend these remaining days? Will you start doing the things you love doing? Maybe that's life, death and change...there is always a sense of urgency.

...your priorities

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:16:56 -0500

We all have set of priorities...and these priorities help us on how to manage our time and our busy life. Read my post about re-evaluating your priorities in life...

What’s your priority?

Success

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:22:30 -0500

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What’s your priority?

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:17:30 -0500

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Like everyone else you have set of priorities in life, there’s family, career, business, friends, name it and you have them all in your list. But have you ever tried to pause for a moment and take a look at your life? Are you able to enjoy it without thinking about your priorities? When was the last time you simply sat down at home and enjoyed the time being? If you always feel frazzled, maybe it’s time to relax and re-evaluate your priorities. Here are some tips that you may find useful in changing your busy life.

1. Examine your life. The best way to do it is to set a few minutes time to reflect on your life. What’s in it and what you want to do to improve it?

2. Take a look at your organizer. Are all listed there are supposed to be there? If there are things that you need to skip then erase it from your organizer. Sometimes you need to say no to give at least a little time for yourself.

3. Learn to relax and have a weekend vacation. You tend to overwork thus you forget that you are a human who needs to rest and not a robot that can work for long hours. And take note, even a robot has a limitation. :)

4. Prioritize your life. Simply live your life and not the lives of others. You cannot please everyone. It would be best if you prioritize your life by taking time to live truly and not because you have some deadlines or tasks to do. Enjoy every moment in your life, and don’t let mental clutter to take over your life. Remember that you are only working so you may have resources to live and not living a life so that you can work.

What’s your priority? Today is the time to take an action and make a difference in your life.

Don't Quit!

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:25:17 -0500

I was inspired by 'The Don't Quit Poem' presentation and thought I might share it to others. Here is the poem...sadly its author is unknown. Be inspired.

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow--
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

- Author unknown

...you might also like my post about success >>click here

…of becoming a better person

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:34:16 -0500

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Everyone wants to be the perfect daughter or son, the perfect friend, the perfect partner, the perfect writer and so on…but nobody is perfect. We understand that nobody is perfect in this world, because we are humans who are living in imperfection. However, like everyone else we strive to be a better person. The question is what is the basis of becoming a better person? Who is the better person?

Being a better person does not mean having more in this life. It is about accepting changes and valuing the people and the things around you. It is the willingness to step out of your comfort zone and start seeing this world as wonderful place to develop your humanity.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. -Epictetus

You can be a better person and you alone can determine how you can be one. Are you willing to see your better self? How much are you willing to risk in your present life? Everything starts with you.

"The Greatest Salesman in the World"

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:15:39 -0500

Yesterday while cleaning and packing some of my aunt’s old stuff I saw this great book which I read before, The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino. I found myself reading the 110 pages story again. I thought you would find the ten wonderful principles written on the book useful so I wrote this post for today.

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Here are the principles mentioned in the book of Mandino. Actually you can apply these principles not only on salesmanship but on how to improve your life.

1. “Today I begin a new life.” This is the first scroll in the story. To be a better person, you must commit yourself to renewing your life for the better. As Mandino wrote in his book, “Today, I shed my old skin which hath too long suffered the bruises of failure and the wounds of mediocrity. “ You must replace all the bad habits into good habits. Starting a new life also means transcending from yesterday and giving up those memories that keep you from achieving your goals in life. Today is the day to think of your present and not your yesterday’s misfortunes or heartaches.

2. “I will greet this day with love in my heart.” Whatever you feel in your heart is reflected in your personality no matter how you fake it. The people around you can feel it. If you only allow love to fill your heart then you are also attracting positive reactions from the universe, and from the people around you. Always act with love in your heart.

3. “I will persist until I succeed.” I think this is the best advice from this book for those who always fail. It doesn’t matter how many times you fail in your life. Remember, you only gain knowledge every time you fail. Never be disillusioned if you fail once more, try again until you succeed. As the book says, “Failure I may still encounter at the thousandth step, yet success hides behind the next bend in the road. Never will I know how close it lies unless I turn the corner.” It is just a matter of perseverance and patience.

4. “I am nature’s greatest miracle.” You are unique. You have qualities that others don’t have. You think, act, and speak differently from others and you have strengths that others may not have. Use these attributes to succeed and to stand out from the crowd.

5. “I will live this day as if it is my last.” What would you do if today is your last day on earth? Many would probably answer that they will make the most out of it. If you always think this way, there will be no wasted time in your life. Procrastination wouldn’t be in your vocabulary. The more committed you are in doing worthwhile things, the more accomplishment you will have in life. Nobody knows when will his life is going to end. It is always wise to live life in the best way you can do. “I will live today as if it is my last. And if it not, I shall fall to my knees and give thanks.”

6. “Today I will be the master of my emotions” Most of the time you are dissolved by your emotions. You react according to what you perceived not through your actions. Reverse it, and let your actions be dominant other than your emotions and thoughts. Keep in mind this excerpt from the sixth principle “Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts.”

7. “I will laugh at the world.” What is success if you are not able to enjoy it with happiness? Never allow yourself to be so much indulged with worldly possessions. Learn to laugh at yourself and your world to remind you of your small beginnings and that you may enjoy the fruits of your success.

8. “Today I will multiply my value a hundredfold.” Exerting an extra effort won’t hurt you. Believe that you can do better than your yesterday’s performance. Set goals and multiply your best performance a hundredfold.

9. “I will act now.” Dreams without actions will never be a reality. If you want to fulfill your dreams in life, take action. According to the book, dreams are worthless, plans are dust, and goals are impossible if you are not going to act now. Never procrastinate. Do whatever you can do today. Tomorrow maybe too late to accomplish the things you want to be done. If you want to achieve success, this is the time to act. Remember the old saying, “Time is gold”? Opportunities are wasted every time you delay things.

10. “I will seek guidance.” In everything you do, you should seek guidance from God. As Mandino said in his book, pray for guidance so you may acquire ability equal to your opportunities. Do not ask for material things but instead ask God to guide you on how to acquire these things according to His teachings.

Read the full story. It’s really a great reading. You may also want to visit Og Mandino’s official website to read more inspiring articles.

For great ideas regarding entrepreneurship, you may want to visit UGC website.

What to do when your schedule is crowded with so many things?

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:20:04 -0500

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1. Close your eyes and think again about your priorities in life. Sometimes it’s easier to think and work if you narrow down your list of things to do. Apply the first thing first rule. Accept that you are not a robot, that you can’t do everything at the same time. Try to eliminate the commitments that are not important to you.

2. Examine your goals. Think about your goals and why you are doing all the things that are on your organizer. Ask yourself if all of the things listed on your organizer are helpful in achieving your goals.

3. Slow down and enjoy every task listed. It is worth working if you are happy and enjoying the task you have at hand. You will be more productive if you are enjoying the task.

4. Do not procrastinate. Follow your schedule. Delaying your work only creates headache.

5. Learn to say no. Sometimes unexpected invitations are the cause of a crowded schedule. If it’s just a usual Friday night’s out, you may skip it and stick with your schedule instead.`

Can You Buy Happiness?

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:14:22 -0500

It is a common misconception nowadays that the more money you have the happier you can be. Happiness is not related at all with money. Although a lot of people often claim that they are happier if they spend more money, still you’ll find them yearning for the real happiness. Their conception of happiness is just a shear of bliss which does not last for a long time. Now, try to think of the last time you felt happiness. Is it because of money?

They say happiness is but a state of mind. Yes, you can be happy if you wanted to be. Sometimes you just failed to see the happiness in your life because you are too busy with all the things in this world. Take a 6o seconds break and close your eyes for the time being. Think of the reason why you are still alive. Just thinking that you are still alive already feels good, right?

To be happy, just be aware of the things around you. There are so many simple things in this world that are worth to be happy about. Do not oversee the hidden happiness around you. It could be a simple smile from a stranger, a birthday greeting from an old friend or a simple compliment from a love one.

Remember to make someone happy today!

Share this and inspire others. Happy reading!

What's the best advice you'd give to yourself TODAY?

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:48:03 -0600

No long post today just a simple thought to ponder...

Your Presence

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:26:04 -0500

Just want to share this wonderful message from michaelcox(dot com)...

Your Presence

Your presence is a present to the world
You are unique and one of a kind
Your life can be what you want it to be
Take the days just one at a time

Count your blessings, not your troubles
You will make it through whatever comes along
Within you are so many answers
Understand, have courage, be strong

Do not put limits on yourself
So many dreams are waiting to be realized
Decisions are too important to leave to chance
Reach for your peak, your goal and you prize

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying
The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets
Do not take things too seriously
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets

Remember that a little love goes a long way
Remember that a lot … goes forever
Remember that friendship is a wise investment
Life’s treasure are people together

Realize that it is never too late
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way
Have hearth and hope and happiness
Take the time to wish upon a star

It's about time...

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:50:48 -0500

Yesterday, just when I was about to make a cup of coffee, I saw this small note lying on our kitchen floor. It wasn’t my writing at all. Then, I thought it must be blown by the wind because I forgot to close the window last night.

“Waste of time kills opportunities” was written on that small paper. It was just the right words I needed that morning since I was not on the mood to report to our office. The simple quote made me ponder about the consequences of wasting my time at home. That day I had an appointment to one of my prospect sponsors for the upcoming art exhibit. If I just stayed at home yesterday, I ended up losing a prospect sponsor, right? Whew! Thanks to that note, I got a new sponsor for the upcoming art exhibit!

As they said, “Time is gold”. You would miss a lot of things if you’d waste your time for non-sense. For nobody in this world could turn back the time, the opportunities you missed for the time being wasted was a wasted gold indeed. Alright, before you’d start counting how many times I wrote the word “waste” on this post, I should end it here. lol. :)

P.S. It’s wise to maximize and make the most out of your time before it runs out.

How to Stay Motivated?

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:03:01 -0600

The most common problem we have is not having the right motivation to pursue our set of goals or tasks. We often commit procrastination and sometimes we give up, thus disillusionment comes in our way. Motivation means to action toward a desired goal. It is something that invigorates us to persevere.

How to stay motivated? First you must put positive pressure on yourself. Have a positive mind set and feel great about your actions. Don’t get discouraged by mistakes or obstacles. If you are feeling a little slump, start with one simple step. Always think about the results you want to achieve. Remind yourself that you have goal/s to pursue. Be inspired! Have an inspiration or reward yourself for every progress you make.

Get-up-and-go

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:21:00 -0500

Exhausted? Feeling weary? It happens sometimes and it seems that you don’t have energy anymore to finish your tasks. All you need is an inspiration, a change of atmosphere perhaps. Why not make a detour? You deserve a break. Happy weekend!

A Success Principle: Don't Be Stagnant

anmariads@gmail.com (Anmari) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:41:46 -0600

Oftentimes in life we experience failures, disillusionment and heartaches. These are also spices of life that diminish our flaws and make us stronger. Although these setbacks bring us pain and sufferings, we should always remember that these are only temporary. It is natural to be lonely and weep a little but do not mourn forever. We are given the option to bounce back and regain strength every time we fall or stumble. Think of life’s setback as your spring that will help you leap higher towards your goals in life.

Now, think about the question below for about a minute and then provide your own answer.

Are you able to bounce back after a certain setback in your life?

Hopefully your answer to this question will help you determine where you are now and what have become of you after experiencing a failure or loss in life.

If you answered yes to the question, you are on the right track. Just continue moving forward towards your goals. However, if your answer is no, ponder on these thoughts below and visualize your goals, your future dreams in life once again.

1. Failures exist to bring us lessons in life and not memories we should cherish forever.

2. Being stagnant is almost the same to stepping backwards and limiting your potentials to grow.

3. A step forward after a setback is a sign of maturity and acceptance of life’s uncertainties.

Today is the time to step out of your comfort zone. Don’t be stagnant, move forward and make the most of everything you’ve got in your life right now. Life is all about learning and it’s never too late to make a difference.