ALWAYS BE THANKFUL FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE..

By: Evelyn T. Du

A lovely cake for everyone.. for the gift of life.

Message for the day...

Finding Gifts in All

Before bed each night, take the time to review your day and review the gifts you received.

When we have good days, we often find ourselves going over the details later, enjoying them a second and third time as we feel the joy of our good fortune. When we have bad days, we may find ourselves poring over the details of our misfortunes. However, we can reframe those bad days by making it a daily practice to spend some time before going to bed each night to review the gifts we received that day. Regardless of our evaluation of the day—good, bad, mediocre—we can call forth the many blessings that were present. This practice transforms our consciousness as it reveals the fullness at the heart of our lives.

Some days it’s easy to recount the gifts we’ve received; on other days, we have to look harder for the offerings of the day, but once we do, we will find there are always quite a few. We can keep it simple and be grateful for the fact that we have a roof over our head, nature, food, and our health. Once we have fully experienced these gifts, we can move outward to the gifts that may require a little more thought such as the gifts of forgiveness, tolerance and acceptance that we may have learned that day. We can also always be grateful for the people in our lives who support us, no matter how bad our day may have been.

Just reviewing the many positive offerings in our lives provides a context for our difficulties that puts them in proper perspective, but we can also make an effort to see the gifts even in adverse circumstances. This can be challenging and may require some practice before it feels authentic, but we have all had the experience of a disappointment or loss leading to a surprising gain. Just remembering this and trusting the give and take of life can help us to remember that sometimes the best gifts of all are the ones we don’t recognize right away.

                                       

 See the trees.. how big it grows..

In addition, the lessons we learn in the face of adversity are offerings in their own right, allowing us to count patience, wisdom, and fortitude alongside the other gifts of the day.
(VerGarciaBlogs)

SUCH A WONDERFUL FEELING.. IF YOU HAVE DONE SOMETHING GOOD TODAY..

Food for your heart and soul..

By: Evelyn T. Du

The Greater Cause
Some Good Reasons for Doing Good

Imagine what a different world we would live in if we all worked toward the greater good.

With all that takes place in our lives, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the fact that we’re part of something greater than ourselves—a collective consciousness, the Universe, a greater cause. Because of our tendency to forget this, we might make decisions in our lives that don’t reflect that responsibility that comes with this belonging. All too often, we focus just on the short-term, tangible gain to ourselves without worrying about its consequences. Other times, we may discard the greater cause because it seems like “hard work.” The challenge is to expand our minds so that we transcend the distinction between self and others, so we are aware of how our choices and actions can impact a greater cause.

Contributing to the greater cause does not have to be all about self-sacrifice. For example, if you plant a tree in a community space, its shelter will cool and protect you as well as your neighbors.

Or, your reward might be in the form of the beauty that you now see in that space or the sincere smiles of appreciation from neighbors. When you serve the greater cause you also serve your greater good. There is nothing that you cannot do for your highest good that will not benefit the good of all. For example, saying no to a relationship that isn’t right for you not only benefits you but serves the greater good of the other person that you are honoring with your honesty. Saying yes to your dream job not only fulfills you but also serves the people that will benefit from your enthusiasm and productivity.

When you know you are serving a greater cause, there is little room for fear and doubt. You know that what you do will benefit others, so there is no way the universe is not going to support your efforts - even if sometimes it may not look that way. Serving the greater cause allows you to live from the space of your greatness. When you know that what you do can serve a greater cause, you are aware of your power and ability to influence and create change in this world. (VerGarciaBlogs)

IT'S MORE FUN SHOPPING.. THE GRAND LIFESTYLE SUMMER TRADE FAIR & BAZAAR

                 THE GRAND LIFESTYLE SUMMER TRADE FAIR & BAZAAR

Are you looking for some great buys?.. If you are, then Shopping is made easy and fun at the Filinvest Tent on May 23 up to 26, 2013. The theme of the event is "The Great Lifestyle Summer Trade Fair & Bazar' at the Filinvest Tent, Commerce Avenue corner Spectrum Midway, Filnvest City, Alabang. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

There are lots of gift items that are suited for your family and loved ones..

The said 4 days event is sponsored by: Phil. Star, Phil. Daily Inquirer, Channel 5, Filinvest City, MBC, EQ, Smart Steps, AINON, E-Express, Good Morning Club, Negosyo and JJS and Centrex. 

For Booth Bookings Contact Ms. Ma. Concepcion Bersola and TV Personality Tintin Bersola at T.931-0852, 861-0006 and Celfon 0919-6222498 (Smart). The  4 day event was organized by CBB Events.. (VerGarciaBlogs)