God. Life. Spirituality.
The way someone treats other people may tell us more about their spiritual maturity than how impressive their teachings sound. We enter spiritual practice because we want to wake up—to see through our fears, anxieties, and delusions. Along the way, we often place deep trust in a teacher. That s natural. But trust can become dangerous [ ]
The ordinary is the way. YAMADA KOUN ROSHI What is spirituality? I m not sure it can be defined in a single sentence. It means different things to different people, and perhaps that s exactly as it should be. Most of us spend our days trying to keep up. There are bills to pay, responsibilities to meet, [ ]
Friendship improves happiness and abates misery by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. CICERO Some moments stay with you forever. For Jojang, that moment was the birthday surprise from her high school barkada, who went all the way to Baguio to see her and spend time with her. Group chats [ ]
The family is one of nature s masterpieces. GEORGE SANTAYANA As 2024 draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the highlights of the year. It’s been a time of meaningful connections, laughter, and unforgettable memories—moments we will treasure for years to come. Without a doubt, the highlight of our year was the [ ]
In the middle of the journey of our life I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight way was lost. DANTE There is no day without the night. There is no spring without winter. There is no resurrection without the crucifixion. Indeed, pain and suffering are part and parcel of the human [ ]
The other night, my wife and I watched Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Like the 1970 book by Judy Blume, this is a coming-of-age story about girls entering into the scary and wonderful world of puberty. Since the producers of the movie wisely kept the setting of the film in the early 1970s, [ ]
A rock is neverJust a rock; they grow and breathe;Living just as Earth. M. L. Kiser
This year was one of those years when a large number of family and friends visited us. We are thankful and deeply grateful. The year started with a visit to SM, Baguio. It has been years since Matthew visited a mall. He was so surprised to see so many changes. Of course, we took a [ ]
Spirituality is what you do with those fires that burn within you. Sr. Elaine MacInnes Sr. Elaine MacInnes professional musician, Roman Catholic nun, Zen master and prison activist is one of the most extraordinary women that I ever met in my life. She was my first Zen meditation teacher, who played a pivotal [ ]
Ten thousand thingsAll in this breathGrasping hold of emptinessThere’s nothing to say A Hermit of the Zhongnan Mountains Note: The Zhongnan Mountains in China have been the home of Taoist and Buddhist hermits for 2200 years.