Just Right

This video was posted by chicogarcia, on his blog , which I would constantly follow. Seeing this, it has opened my eyes and made me realized a lot of things...Learn from the man..I like he part when he said "but i tell you there are some times in your life when you fall down and you feel you don't have the strength to get back up...do you think you have hope? because i tell you i'm down here, face down and i have no arms no legs. it should be impossible for me to get back up, but it's not. you see i will try 100 times to get up and if i fail and i give up do you think i'm ever gonna get up? no. but if i fail, i try again and again and again..but i just want you to know that it's not the end. it matters how you gonna finish. are you gonna finish strong. and you will find that strength to get back up...."

Something to Ponder On...

Just like my previous post, this has been forwarded to me as well by another friend...Some inspirational stuff and reading it, it gave me time to ponder on some issues I currently have in my personal life....I am including my reflection/reactions on each point being itemized here....

Here goes a story and my reaction.....
When Eric Dumas was getting ready to return to college after a semester break, his dad gave him some sheets of paper containing hand-written words of advice for further reflection. A number of Eric's friends asked if they, too, could read these words of wisdom from a father to his son.

1. Dwell on the future, not the past.. What's done is done, the future is the only thing you can have an impact on.
**I'm having a hard time dealing with this one. Can't seem to not dwell in the past, but I'm slowly learning to dwell more in the future...

2. Ask God for forgiveness and move on. God always forgives the faithful.
**This one is soo true...No need to explain more...

3. Don't feel as though you must bare your soul to theirs. This puts a burden on them. Go on a "need to know" basis.
**I'll try to do this more often.....hehehehe....

4. This too will pass, if you want it to. Mature, healthy relationships combat the desire to falter.
**This is my motto now :: This too will pass....

5. Take solace [comfort] from your relationship with God and those you love.
**Amen to this..

6. Focus on the positive and use it. Reflect on your gains and build on your strengths. Let go of your failures.
**Very well said....will take this advice as well....

7. Nobody is perfect, not even you (or me). There will always be failings and temptations. That is what the Devil does for a living!
**Good point....It sort of balances out things..But it would be nice to be able to find perfection in imperfect situations or ways. (tough though!...)

8. Count your blessings, nurture your faith. Thank God everyday for who you are. Move on through this earthly existence as best you can.

**Agree. Amidst all the hard times, I realized I still am blessed..And I'm thankful.

9. Enjoy life! Leave a legacy for your children to follow. That's all we really can do.
**Very good point again....

10. I love you.
**This says it all...The love of a father to a son....

(P.S.) Call your mother.
**This really got me....I miss my Mom, even want her here beside me...Miss our bonding moments....Will send her an sms..... 'Nuf said...

Lessons from Jigsaw Puzzles

Would have wanted to write something personal, but this email forwarded by my very good friend prove to be more interesting than what I could have written...Hahahaha...May we be inspired by this one....

A jigsaw puzzle, as you all know, is a tiling puzzle that requires the assembly of numerous small, often oddly shaped, interlocking and tessellating pieces. Each piece has a small part of a picture on it; when complete, a jigsaw puzzle produces a complete picture.

The initial jigsaw puzzles were made of cardboard intended for developing a child's focus.

They outlined great pictures of flowers, cartoons, animals and even people when correctly
put together. These brainteasers help in developing focus and critical thinking of the children at an early age.

Jigsaw puzzles are often cut on larger pieces of cardboard and plastics to help kids learn the habit of analyzing possibilities. With these, wonderful shapes are to be linked together to discover the beauty they will reveal and learning becomes pleasurable and more enjoyable for them.

From children to seniors, making jigsaw puzzles is truly a wonderful hobby and relaxing pastime that helps develop problem-solving skills and keeps your mind sharp.

Aside from keeping our minds sharp, we, adults, can learn some valuable life lessons from a jigsaw puzzle. Here they are:

* Don't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.
* When things aren't going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return.
* Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.
* Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.
* When one spot stops working, move to another. But be sure to come back later.
* The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.
* Variety is the spice of life. It's the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.
* Establish the boarder first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order.
* Don't be afraid to try different combinations. Some matches are surprising.
* Take time to celebrate your successes (even little ones).
* Anything worth doing takes time and effort. A great puzzle can't be rushed.

Letters to God

Kids can definitely write the cutest letters to God =D