Can't get him/her out of your head? Well, this is what a speaker, in one of the talks or seminars I have attended, said.
Just as the line "you can't do two things at one time" or "you can't serve two masters at one time", your brain can't think of two things at one time. So, if you're thinking about someone(A), in that instant, nothing else is in your mind but him/her. Moreover, if you're thinking of something/someone else(B), the former someone(A) is vanished in your mind. But if you keep thinking about A all the time, your mind will never think of anything else but A and he/she will be a giant in your mind. You will be afraid to fight against that thought and probably think, you can't live without him/her.
Thus, the only solution to your problem is...think of something or someone else. Keep yourself busy. And most importantly, do it now or else, that someone will become a giant in your tiny head. (That's the speakers idea, I don't know what's right and this remedy is not only for those who have hard time forgetting about someone.)
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Monday, February 14, 2005
What drives you?
I was attending mass yesterday and unbelievably, the priest prepared a powerpoint presentation for his homily. Let's clap for him! pakpakpak :) Anyway, this is what he said about the gospel (Mt.4:1-11 - the one about Jesus being tempted by the devil after fasting for 40 days and 40 nights.). Ok, I know you guys won't read it so... here it is.
So Fr. Go said, if you think about it, why did Jesus refuse the offers? First, turning stone into bread when you're hungry...what's wrong with that? You need it to survive, is eating a sin? Second, falling down where everyone can see you. If you think about it, if Jesus would have done that, then Christianity wouldn't be that difficult to propagate, everyone would believe him right away. (For the last one, I forgot what he said ehehe). So anyway, why did Jesus turn away from the devil's temptation? Fr. Go said, it's because Jesus knows the intention of the devil. So you see, the 3 temptations are deceptions and in fact, these are deceptions on how we know ourselves.
He (Fr. Go) said that in the midst of knowing ourselves, we define ourselves of 'What drives us'. In the gospel, you can actually associate these things...
1st temptation - Money and Riches - Wealth
2nd temptation - Relationship and Recognition - Honor
3rd temptation - Power and Control - Pride
If you have the first as your drive, you define yourself as
"you are what you HAVE"
If you have the second as your drive, you define yourself as
"you are what you SEEM"
If you have the third as your drive, you define yourself as
"you are what you DO"
So, what is your drive??? If you have any of these three as your drive, then you would definitely be easily tempted.
So, I asked my classmate, Ellie, what should be your drive, in that case.
The answer: FAITH!
Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desrt that he be put to the test by the devil. After spending 40 days and nights without food, Jesus was hungry.
Then the devil came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, order these stones to turn into bread." But Jesus answered, "Scripture says: one does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."
Then the devil took Jesus to the holy city, set him on the highest wall of the temple, and sait to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for scripture says, God has given orders to his angels about you. Their hands will hold you up lest you hurt your foot against a stone." Jesus answered, "But scripture also says: you shall not put to the test the Lord your God."
Then the devil took Jesus to a very high mountain ans showed him all the nations of the world in all their greatness and splendor. And he said, "All this I will give you, if you kneel and worship me." Then Jesus answered, "Be off, Satan! Scripture says: worship the Lord your God and serve him alone."
Then the devil left him and angels came to serve him.
So Fr. Go said, if you think about it, why did Jesus refuse the offers? First, turning stone into bread when you're hungry...what's wrong with that? You need it to survive, is eating a sin? Second, falling down where everyone can see you. If you think about it, if Jesus would have done that, then Christianity wouldn't be that difficult to propagate, everyone would believe him right away. (For the last one, I forgot what he said ehehe). So anyway, why did Jesus turn away from the devil's temptation? Fr. Go said, it's because Jesus knows the intention of the devil. So you see, the 3 temptations are deceptions and in fact, these are deceptions on how we know ourselves.
He (Fr. Go) said that in the midst of knowing ourselves, we define ourselves of 'What drives us'. In the gospel, you can actually associate these things...
1st temptation - Money and Riches - Wealth
2nd temptation - Relationship and Recognition - Honor
3rd temptation - Power and Control - Pride
If you have the first as your drive, you define yourself as
"you are what you HAVE"
If you have the second as your drive, you define yourself as
"you are what you SEEM"
If you have the third as your drive, you define yourself as
"you are what you DO"
So, what is your drive??? If you have any of these three as your drive, then you would definitely be easily tempted.
So, I asked my classmate, Ellie, what should be your drive, in that case.
The answer: FAITH!
Sunday, February 06, 2005
Born for It
My uncle just told me, "Mysue's not born to be an accountant. She's born to be a marketer." Ahem...are you telling me I enrolled in the wrong degree for 2 years now? hehe that's not my point and if you ask me, i'd still tell you, i don't know what i want or what i'm good at - which is true.
This just made me wonder, are we born for a specific career or we develop skills to our desired carreer? If we are really born good at a specific career but we didn't take that path, are we really going to be doomed? Hence, if we don't like the 'born for this career', can't we acquire and be good at something else? (Am I making any sense?) Moreover, how do we know what we are born for?
Okay since i don't want to end, always, with a lot of questions (reminds me of my Income Tax teacher who said I always have questions and that I'm so curious), I'll just say something. In my opinion, this is precisely why we take aptitude and interest tests during our high school; so that we can be guided in what career we are going to pursue - matching our interest and our abilities. Why? This is important because, basically, it would make life easier for you. You'll be happy with your job at the same time, you won't have a hard time because it's natural for you. You won't have to force yourself to a certain career (which you don't like or you have no skills for - like the majority of those who audition for American Idol). However, i don't think it is effective. I took that test and nothing happened to me, as i said earlier, i don't know what i want and what i'm good at.
So what am I concluding at? Nothing is certain...are you really sure about what you want permanently? No. are you sure you'll be good at your field forever? No. are you sure that you'll be happy with your current career? No. However, i believe that whatever you chose and whatever happens to you...it's part of Divine Providence - God had planned something for you. It's not for you to judge what you are born for (but this doesn't mean you don't set goals, only that you should also be ready to accept whatever He wants for you), only God knows. :)
This just made me wonder, are we born for a specific career or we develop skills to our desired carreer? If we are really born good at a specific career but we didn't take that path, are we really going to be doomed? Hence, if we don't like the 'born for this career', can't we acquire and be good at something else? (Am I making any sense?) Moreover, how do we know what we are born for?
Okay since i don't want to end, always, with a lot of questions (reminds me of my Income Tax teacher who said I always have questions and that I'm so curious), I'll just say something. In my opinion, this is precisely why we take aptitude and interest tests during our high school; so that we can be guided in what career we are going to pursue - matching our interest and our abilities. Why? This is important because, basically, it would make life easier for you. You'll be happy with your job at the same time, you won't have a hard time because it's natural for you. You won't have to force yourself to a certain career (which you don't like or you have no skills for - like the majority of those who audition for American Idol). However, i don't think it is effective. I took that test and nothing happened to me, as i said earlier, i don't know what i want and what i'm good at.
So what am I concluding at? Nothing is certain...are you really sure about what you want permanently? No. are you sure you'll be good at your field forever? No. are you sure that you'll be happy with your current career? No. However, i believe that whatever you chose and whatever happens to you...it's part of Divine Providence - God had planned something for you. It's not for you to judge what you are born for (but this doesn't mean you don't set goals, only that you should also be ready to accept whatever He wants for you), only God knows. :)
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Believing
Chinese New Year 2005 is coming up..McDonald's even launched Prosperity burger (haven't tasted it 'cause I'm not an onion lover. Hmm...haven't heard about ChowKing having any additional promo for the Chinese New Year.). What is there to remember about chinese new year? well, i guess there's 'ang pao', 'tikoy', and chinese horoscope.
Isn't it this time of year where even pure Filipinos get to ask or know their 'year'(year of the rat, tiger, ox, and so on). My parents are apparently experts in knowing what 'year' you are - just tell them the year of your birth and they'd start saying chinese words and counting their fingers (I wonder why I can't memorize the damn thing) and then...in a couple of seconds, they'd know. They don't only know what year you are, it also gives them an idea about you (If you're chinese, I guess your parents are like that too). Exactly! It's chinese horoscope.
How has chinese horoscope, or let's include feng shui, affect my life? Since I'm born on the 'year of the tiger', I never get the chance to be part of many wedding entourage (yeah, been a flower girl twice only). If you guys are chinese, you'd know why. It's because, year of the tigers are believed to bring bad luck to the marriage so, you can only be part of the entourage if one of the couple is also born on the year of the tiger. Feng shui on the other hand is very much evident in my life. When deciding a date for an event, we have to consult our grandfather what date would be best. In building or structuring a house, it takes forever because there are so many beliefs. and the list goes on (but we don't follow everything said, ok?).
Personally, I'd say that some of these superstitious are quite pratical. In fact, they are not based primarily on superstition. However, there are also some that are irrational such as those about compatibility. If you ask, why do we follow this? My dad would say, there's nothing wrong about it. I guess that would depend upto what extent you believe in it. If you believe in it, that it drives and revolves the way you live your life, I don't think that's good anymore. Superstitions are to remain as superstitions. They are not to overlap your faith.
Isn't it this time of year where even pure Filipinos get to ask or know their 'year'(year of the rat, tiger, ox, and so on). My parents are apparently experts in knowing what 'year' you are - just tell them the year of your birth and they'd start saying chinese words and counting their fingers (I wonder why I can't memorize the damn thing) and then...in a couple of seconds, they'd know. They don't only know what year you are, it also gives them an idea about you (If you're chinese, I guess your parents are like that too). Exactly! It's chinese horoscope.
How has chinese horoscope, or let's include feng shui, affect my life? Since I'm born on the 'year of the tiger', I never get the chance to be part of many wedding entourage (yeah, been a flower girl twice only). If you guys are chinese, you'd know why. It's because, year of the tigers are believed to bring bad luck to the marriage so, you can only be part of the entourage if one of the couple is also born on the year of the tiger. Feng shui on the other hand is very much evident in my life. When deciding a date for an event, we have to consult our grandfather what date would be best. In building or structuring a house, it takes forever because there are so many beliefs. and the list goes on (but we don't follow everything said, ok?).
Personally, I'd say that some of these superstitious are quite pratical. In fact, they are not based primarily on superstition. However, there are also some that are irrational such as those about compatibility. If you ask, why do we follow this? My dad would say, there's nothing wrong about it. I guess that would depend upto what extent you believe in it. If you believe in it, that it drives and revolves the way you live your life, I don't think that's good anymore. Superstitions are to remain as superstitions. They are not to overlap your faith.
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