Lately, I noticed that feeling angry made me feel good. It felt good to feel your emotions specially if you’re going to put faces on it; it will make you laugh instead of crying when you’re sad, losing control when you’re angry, running away when you feel guilty, and hiding when in shame. I noticedContinue reading “The mystery of emotions and their purpose”
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Life hurts, life heals; you’re fine, just keep moving
I’m just sad, that’s why I’m angry; thanks to this book by Claire Bidwell Smith, LCPC; at least now I understand the source of my angst. This is the truth, I’m sad and it’s okay. I failed to grieve because I was scared of being laughed at if I’d cry; it would make me appearContinue reading “Life hurts, life heals; you’re fine, just keep moving”
It’s okay to be sad; pain is temporary
Lately, I have been reading a book about anxiety; it talks about losses and grieving and I feel like writing about my own losses and the beginning of my great anxiety. Writing it down is believed to alleviate anxieties. My anxieties started that time my mother brought my dying uncle home. I was so scaredContinue reading “It’s okay to be sad; pain is temporary”
The Unexpected Discussion That Changed The Course of my Retirement Plans
I used to be so scared of insurances; the only idea I can think of when it comes to Life Insurance is death. Death sounds so scary that nobody wants to prepare for it; but just year 2022, I changed my mindset regarding life insurances. Instead of death, I think of life; the passive incomeContinue reading “The Unexpected Discussion That Changed The Course of my Retirement Plans”
You’re not alone @ Mt. Manunggal In Cebu
I had a change of destination; I was gonna spend my Feb. 2024 Vacation leave to Camp Adela; things happened, people were unsure, time was inappropriate; I went back to Mt. Manunggal instead where I spent two nights and two days. It was fogging and it was so cold; I had myself with me andContinue reading “You’re not alone @ Mt. Manunggal In Cebu”
What keeps me going? The FUN of doing little things
“The time has come when I finally have to decide whether to continue the Marathon or to stop.” I was very tempted to just get in a bus and rest, but I wasn’t there to give up. I was there to face my weaknesses; shame of being seen in pain and barefoot, fear of beingContinue reading “What keeps me going? The FUN of doing little things”
21km Marathon 2024: Lessons learned
My foot still hurts, so does my back. I had the most amazing experience yesterday @ 4AM, Feb. 11, 2023. Remember I shared about running a marathon? Oh that happened! It finally happened. I had a mix of emotions; the pain, the joy! I was in between. As long as I finished the marathon beforeContinue reading “21km Marathon 2024: Lessons learned”
Wonder thoughts no more; Decide Now!
Yesterday, I bought a book about healing anxiety. Another push from a good friend! I’m simply lucky to have them still, to be in contact with them despite our differences in so many ways. I also claimed my kits for “Waterfront-Waterfront” love run, 2024! I will be there no matter what. 21km run was aContinue reading “Wonder thoughts no more; Decide Now!”
Find that one thing, empath!
How are you Glitters! I totally needed some positive thoughts these days. February hasn’t been so friendly to me but that’s fine, I will learn how to handle it sooner. I just need to understand a few things. You know, amidst adversities, clarity is your priority. You must understand that “Nothing is permanent” and everythingContinue reading “Find that one thing, empath!”
I have grown, I know I am. I learned to accept my mistakes, learned from it and I became better and better every time I’m corrected! I am lucky and so blessed, supported and cared! I realized that “the thing” I’m running away from is going to bring me to my destination. So, if youContinue reading