Pinoy in the Presidential Mansion

And so they thought that it was only a black man getting the chance at the highest post of the land, it was already long time ago cavorted by the Pinoy’s in the US. From kitchen, to drapes, and up to the security (though it was a rather bad experience) that a Filipino was able to be a crucial part of the Powers-that-Be on a day to day situation. If not for the Pinoys in the Presidential Mansion things would have been different, especially the menu of the Presidents.

Is Christmas for happy moments only?

What’s the fuzz of making everyone happy for the Christmas season? If my love ones are not with me during the Holidays then I won’t be able to celebrate it as jolly as everybody does. But does that make me a scrooge if I do feel sad during the Christmas season? I’d be a hypocrite if I will be jolly while deep inside me I am longing to be with my love ones that are so far away. I am sad but I don’t hate Christmas, I simply wish for a Christmas miracle to bring my love ones to me even at least in my dreams.

Grief and Healing

The death of a loved-one, be it a parent, a child, a sibling, a close friend, a spouse or a lover, is one of the most painful experiences a person will encounter in his lifetime. It is always difficult to understand, unwanted, unasked for. Grief may well be the deepest sadness the human heart can ever endure. No open wound is visible. There is no bloodshed but the pain is every bit excruciating as that of a horrendous laceration.

Every person have a different way of coping up with a great loss. Some handle it positively while others fall into a deep stupor, engulfed in a paralyzing emptiness. The pain does not end after the burial. Sometimes, it becomes even more unbearable with the realization that the deceased will never be physically part of our lives again. Accepting the reality of death of a loved-one is never easy. It brings out all sorts of emotions like anger, hopelessness, sorrow and disappointment. Some will blame themselves, the deceased and even God for their misfortune. Some may even think that life is not worth living anymore. But these are all passing feelings. One just needs an outlet to release these emotions. Crying is one good way of relieving the pain. This is also the best time to be with family and friends so you can share your emotions with them. Or take a vacation. A good rest and a new environment can be helpful in healing.

Grieving is an integral part of letting go and moving on. It allows us to rest and heal before picking up the remaining pieces of our life and starting anew. The best tribute we can give our departed loved-ones is to live a happy and meaningful life as if they are still with us. Cherish their memories, let them inspire us. And look forward to that one fine day when all of us will be together again.

Patintero

I will not play at tug o’ war.
I’d rather play at hug o’ war,
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs,
Where everyone giggles
And rolls on the rug,
Where everyone kisses,
And everyone grins,
And everyone cuddles,
And everyone wins.
by Shel Silverstein