......A Dreamer......
In this enigmatic world of ours, everyone
is entitled to be "A Dreamer". All of us aspire
and dream for something. At times we even yearn
for the impossible. But beyond the misery,
reality nudges to us to push through, although it
would take us a lifetime to achieve them.
As what they said, "Your dreams are our real life."
Absolutely, dreams are few of the reasons
why we live, since they act as life itself.
What if your dreams are too elusive
(like that of a song)? Thus, you find yourself one day
being awakened by the reality that what you're
been aspiring for is beyond your reach?
Will that topple your world down? Would suicide
ever cross your mind? I really would not agree that
doing it would change everything, instead it will be
another burden to your mound of snag.
The point, which I can really trying to drive at,
is that when we aim high and we could not achieve them,
we should not lose our hope. Hey, enliven your spirit!
It is not yet the end of everything. There will still be
other ways to get into that dream. Don't quit and never
limit yourself to that broken aspiration, who knows giving
yourself another chance will be better this to you around.
If you content yourself to the limitations of what you are
right now, then perhaps you will be missing the chance to
catch that star. You might have forgotten that God only help
those who help themselves. People may also help in
pushing you up, but the only key person who could make
things change is none other that - YOU! If you feel like living in
mediocrity for the rest of your life, then it is all up to you.
But one thing is sure, you'll never get hold of something unless
you will be willing to accept every failure that comes your way....
.......The Agony of the Cross.......
As Christians, we understand the Spiritual significance
of Christ's sacrifice of Calvary, but it's easy to forget
about the tremendous agony He endured there. The
worst aspect was separation from the Father, but the
physical suffering was also horrible beyond comprehension.
Some thoughts that can deepen our gratitude for what
the Savior did for us....
Jesus was placed on a wooden cross. Nails...were
driven into hands and feet and then the cross was lifted
and jarred into the ground tearing the flesh of the crucified
and racking his body with excruciating pain. It remind us
the even the soldiers could not get used to the horrible
sight, and often took strong drinks to numb their senses.
With a fresh awareness of our saviors physical agony,
let's thank Him for His sacrifice at Calvary. He loved
us so much that He was willing to die for us even the
painful death of the cross.
Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient to the
point of death, even the death of the cross.
........Faith is the key to Answered Prayer......
A slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn't do this--God does. Some people think the prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping it will work for them. In Mark 11, Jesus disclosed one of the secrets behind all true prayer: "Have faith in God." Not faith in faith, not faith in prayer, but "faith in God".
Jesus told His disciples they could command a mountain to be cast into the sea, and if they believed if would happen, it would. Jesus then gave them His meaning behind that astonishing promise. He said, "Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will". Jesus was speaking about answered prayer. We can ask and receive answers only if our asking is directed to God in faith and according to His will.
I've often wished that I could move mountains by faith. But He has done something much more important; He has removed mountains of worry, fear, and resentment from my heart and cast them into oblivion through my faith in Him. He is still in the mountain-moving business! Have faith in God and pray.......
.......Summer Escapades.......
Hey!, It's summer time again! Time to unwind and enjoy life to the fullest. Beach resorts, and day tripper sports are just around the corner. Alas, you are free again from the assignments, requirements and other academic pressures in school.
Now, why don't you get your friends or relatives together, pack your picnic baskets and other gadgets and drive your way to there stunning spots? Make your vacation worth the memory space.....
*Pearl Farm and Paradise Island Resorts........
If you want to go swimming, take a plunge at Pearl Farm and Paradise Island Resorts, here in Davao City, Philippines, warm accommodation and cozy atmosphere awaits you there. Don't forget to apply sunscreen lotion before sunbathing, because this summer heat is really burning.....
*Del Monte Pineapple Plantations and Classic Golf Course...........
Take visit at Bukidnon's Del Monte Pineapple plantation, considered as the largest in Southeast Asia. The Del Monte property also has a classic 18 hole golf course, which is the best place for you to play golf while eating watery pineapples......
*Crocodile Farm here in Davao City, Philippines.....
Experience taking a trip to crocodile farm, you'll enjoy there......
*Eagle Farm.....
Take visit our Eagle Farm, the home of our national birds, the Philippine Eagle here in Davao City....
*Eden Farm in Davao City.......
The beauty of mother nature will be very much appreciated here at Eden Farm, take visit the place.........
........Do smokers really care?........
Like food and sex, smoking's all about pleasure and to some extent, sustenance--that bolt of energy that swarms through your senses with the first long drag, tapering down into a buzz that just might get you through another page of prose or another stanza.
The best advice I can give to non-smokers is, get off smokers back if they resist your efforts to get them to stop. If you can't stand their smoke, steer clear of them, or designate space where they can burn their lungs away.
It's sad that some smokers can no longer decide for themselves, as if their chemistry making their minds up for them. But once upon a time they had a choice, and they made it. If they want help and are willing to be helped, good, if not wish them long a productive and happy life as they can manage, and a quick passing, which unfortunately will very likely not be painless.
To smokers, please don't smoke in a non-smoking zone. Certainly you have rights to do as you please, but not at the expense of the people around you. It's an imposition many of us would be happy to be without. If you smoke and I still hang out with you, that means I like you enough to shave a few minutes off my life for a few in your company- - so buy me a soft drinks will you?...
......FILIPINO SMOKING MANIA ......
The popularity of smoking in the Philippines not just among adults, but even with our youth.
The country has 17.3 million adult smokers, which squarely puts us as having one of the highest smoking prevalence rates in the world. In fact, we are ranked 12th among males, and 5th among females. More alarmingly, the growing population of youth smokers, one that has increased by almost 40 percent during a span of four years. According to the 2000 Global Youth Tobacco Survey, there are even cases of children younger than 10 years old who have started to pick up the filthy habit.
No wonder then that the cost to our society because of smoking ills is also on the rise. An estimated 30,000 Filipinos die yearly of smoking related illness, including diseases of the heart, nervous system, pulmonary system, and various cancers.
Another 30,000 people, second hand smokers on individuals exposed to the smoke of those who drag on the nicotine of their cigars cigarettes, are estimated to be afflicted by this smoking mania. Particularly vulnerable are children with asthma.
The cost of smoking to the country, both in terms of health care and productivity losses, is estimated belong to the lower levels of the income strata, and subsequently pose a higher burden on the public health care system.
The option to collect more taxes on cigarettes continues to be most sensible alternative facing our current government, not just in terms of raising revenues but also confronting a costly malady of smoking that currently exists.
When forgetfulness is Alzheimer's Diseases?......
Alzheimer's Disease is a strange disease, or later everyone else becomes a stranger. Alzheimer's Diseases is unforgiving. It steals from a person while still physically strong; his career, family, independence and himself. AD is the most common and most popular of the diseases that cause dementia. It is estimated that today 24.3 million people world wide have dementia. Affecting about 8 people in 100 individuals 65 years old and older with the number doubling every 5 succeeding years, the WHO(World Health Organization) in 2005 declared dementia as a public health concern. It is projected that in the next 2 decades, they expected rise in dementia will be 200 times more in the less developed countries. The highest growth is expected in South East Asia including Philippines. Where under detection is possible because of shorter survival rate, each of public awareness because dementia is not a health priority and until recently in adequate, assessment tools if not outright ignorance and negligence.
Forgetfulness frequently precedes all the other symptoms of dementia. Unfortunately, it is also common in normally aging individuals. Differentiation, therefore, is extremely crucial in early detection of AD.
.......Symptoms of Alzheimer's diseases......
*Recent memory loss that affects your job and daily activities; example forgetting names appointments, details of recent events.
*Difficulty in performing familiar tasks like driving, operating household appliances, or participating in old hobbies.
*Trouble finding the right words to say making sentences difficult to understand or substituting forgotten words incorrectly.
*Disorientation such as getting confused in familiar places and disoriented to dates and times.
*Poor or unpaired judgment such as in problems with handling finances and inappropriate behavior.
*Problems with abstract thinking such as in calculating change or balancing the checkbook.
*Frequent misplacing of personal possessions especially of value.
*Change in mood or behavior or like rapid mood savings for no apparent reason.
*Change in personality like one who is generally easy going may become angry and suspicious, or one who is dependent becomes unusually more reliant on family members.
*Lack of initiative to engage in usual activities but becomes passive sitting in front of the television for hours. Sleeping more than usual........
What if your dreams are too elusive
If you content yourself to the limitations of what you are
