of silver platters and golden spoons (and forks too)

how many of you actually eat your daily bread (and viand) with blindingly shiny golden spoon and fork. i for one, don't. but our college classmate, nieves, does. and so when we visited her yesterday, i simply had to have a photo holding these flashy eating instruments. turned out they don't really make food more than what it already is. especially when you're in compostela and u stopped by liloan for kinilaw, sinugba, tihi-tihi, camote, sweet ripe mangoes and sweet nangka. and then downed them all with fresh sweet buko juice and all. well, all those food didn't really sit well in my stomach. and it's not surprising. but then maybe it's because of those golden spoons.

Bring your life to life

You are, now. What more could there possibly be?

Every possibility exists, and you are connected to them all. Plus, you are blessed with an innate desire to fulfill certain specific ones.

You could just sit and watch. But then you'd miss out on most of the fun.

For you are equipped and prepared to participate. As great as it is to be, it is far greater to be making a difference.

Somehow, in a way that is beautiful but defies explanation, you know. You know what you are here now to do.

Discover that purpose more fully in each moment as you find new ways to express it. Remember who you are and what you have, as you continue to bring your life to life.

-- Ralph Marston

the beach is calling...

i could only sigh in answer... coz i'm here for work...

Today's treasures

Life comes to you in great abundance. There's no need to gulp it.

Lovingly taste each moment as it comes. Take care not to hurry past the richness that is already here.

Tomorrow's treasures can wait until tomorrow. Live today's treasures while they are here.

Give yourself time to absorb the goodness of now in all its bounty. Give yourself time to live with meaning, instead of just rushing through.

There is more than enough available to you already. Instead of striving toward what's next, make the most of what's now.

It is all here, now. Live the abundance in your own special way.

Ralph Marston

no day is wasted

Living with purpose and clear focus helps you to understand the value of being meaningfully focused. And aimlessly wandering with no clear focus can also help you to appreciate the power of a positive purpose.
Either way, life leads you surely, steadily toward your purpose. Whether you experience the pain of losing touch with that purpose, or the joy of living in harmony with it, you grow in understanding and appreciation.

No day, no experience, no encounter is really wasted. Through the ups and downs, in the good times and in times of despair, you feel more intensely the longing to express who you truly are.

The beauty of this day is not in its particulars. The beauty is that you can take it all in, whatever and however it may be, and add it to the substance of your being.

Whatever comes along, be thankful for the opportunity to pass through it. Whatever is, go with it and grow with it.

Your purpose cannot help but become stronger, as each moment passes. Feel that strength, and live it more fully, more authentically, day after day.

-- Ralph Marston