How did you know that you were on the right path?"

 "How did you know that you were on the right path?"

"When my dreams were greater than my doubts,

My joys were greater than my sorrows,

My aspirations were greater than my fears,

My determination was greater than my obstacles,

My hope was greater than my despair,

My trust was greater than my doubt,

My purpose was greater than my uncertainty,

And my faith was greater than my challenges."

Words by Tahlia Hunter

How can we remain optimistic when circumstances are unfavourable to us?

 

It can be challenging to remain positive when we face adversities in life. Still, once we learn to change our perspective, we are not only able to overcome such situations easily but also develop a positive attitude towards life.

When life does not work in our favour, our mind becomes filled with negativity. We start thinking about the worst outcomes, losses and failures. The more negatively we think, the more incompetent we feel and the less likely we are to work on making things favourable.

To stay positive, look at what's working in your favour. This will give you courage. Look at the slightest chance, even the smallest possibility that you see. This will provide you with hope. With courage and hope, believe that you will get through this, and you will find it will all end with positive outcomes.

Love that makes you a softer person

 I hope you find the kind of love that makes you a softer person. The kind of love that makes you want to be a better man or woman, the kind of love that believes in you and supports you, that stands by your side. I hope you find someone who quickly becomes your favourite thing someone who makes the fall less fearful, someone you can't help but choose every single day. Hope you find someone who shows you just how deeply you can feel, just how deeply you can love. I hope you find something real, because nothing is more beautiful than loving someone who loves you back. Nothing is more beautiful than loving someone who builds you a home in their heart.

Yes, I’m different

 Yes, I’m different …

I choose to love without having an agenda.

I choose to forgive when my ego cries out for revenge.

I choose to listen to my heart when it calls my name

I choose to trust even though others have let me down.

I choose to believe that everything happens for our good.

I choose to accept instead of judging others differences.

I choose to communicate instead of shutting down.

I choose to care instead of being comfortably numb.

I choose to laugh rather than take myself too seriously.

I choose to rise up under pressure instead of giving up.

I choose to be different.

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Own It ..

"Own the fact that you are different

Own that you are a deep feeler and thinker

Own that you're tuned into a different frequency

Own the fact that you sense things others don't

Own the fact that you want to talk about angels,

energy, miracles and spirituality

Own that you're done having meaningless conversations

Own that you're done holding yourself back

Own that you crave freedom to feel the now

It's ok if your family don't get you.

It's ok if your friends don't join you

It's ok if the world judges you

It's ok that you want to dance barefoot upon the earth

and endlessly gaze at the stars

It's ok that you cry over sunsets and chase moonbeams

It's wonderful in fact. It's beautiful

You have come a long way to be who you are

So own it. Own all of it. Love all of you

The world needs you to be exactly as you are

You hold the balance in this crazy world.

Mike Harrigan

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY

 Wednesday of the Twenty-Seventh Week of Ordinary Time 1 (11 October 2023)

📖Jonah 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10 (R.v.15); Luke 11:1-4

🎤LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY (Luke 11:1)

Prayer is the raising up of the mind and heart to God. We pray to adore God, praise and thank him, and for more blessings and graces from him. Prayer also disposes of us to accept the will of God.

In Luke 11:1, Jesus was found by his disciples praying, and they asked him to teach them how to pray. This does not mean that they were not used to praying before. As Jews, they have a system and times for prayer, but Jesus pattern appears different, and they want to learn.

Sometimes, we assume that we pray very well in our own way when we have not learnt to pray at all. Not praying well may push us to move against the will of God. Jonah, for instance, obviously did not understand the will of God for Nineveh, and that is why he was angry that God did not destroy them (cf. Jon 3:1-10).

Are you not going to join the disciples of Jesus in asking him to teach you how to pray?

By the way, I asked myself this important question as a priest, "Does my flock find me a man of prayer and want to pray as much as I do? As parents and leaders in different categories, you need to evaluate yourself. But that reminds us that those who are placed under us look upon us for an example. We must lead them to God.

Lord, teach us to pray well always so that we may overcome all temptations that try to push us into hopelessness, and may our prayers also win favour in your presence. Amen.

Have a grace-filled day ahead. Peace be with you.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY OLOMI

Happy birthday, to you my dearer, today is a special day because it’s the day you were born. I can’t wait to celebrate with you, Its time to party like it’s your birthday!

You bring so much joy into my life most especially when I think I am deserted. You are the only person that can handle my mischievous mood swing, I dont really know how you achieve this.  You’re one of the best thing to ever happen to me. Wishing you the best birthday yet! I’m overjoyed to celebrate your special day with you.

Taking this journey  of relationship with you has been a joyride. You’re so special. Every day should be your birthday. 

 

 

I cannot write my success story in 2023 without including you on my first five list. I guess I developed expanded abdomen because of your care on me when it comes to feeding. Meanwhile, this is not hyping but I will testify to your selfless nature, always ready to give out. May God bless you for me. Moreover, as I wish you well and also write the goods about you, I would also like to encourage you to increase your social life. I didn’t say that you don’t have it but it needs update! Hahahahaha. Thumb up dear. Keep celebrating.

For the readers,kindly drop your preferred network on comment section., only the first five will be taken