DESIDERATA

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Laugh All you Want...I Cant Help It, I Love Michael Jackson!

I just cant keep pretending that Michael Jackson's leaving isn't affecting me, when everytime I open a browser and I see news about him, I feel a terrible sense of sadness and loss.

Worse is, the more that I read about him the more that I like him.

Why wouldn't I? I grew up listening to "You Are Not Alone," dancing in the tune of "Black or White" and singing along to "Heal The World, Make It A Better Place..."

My fascination with M.J started when I found a wet pocket book in a deserted waiting shed, when I was on my way home, one rainy afternoon. The book was written by Marc Bego. The cover page says "Michael," written in bold letters, but it
didn't occur to me that what I brought home with me that day, was a Michael Jackson biography, a glimpse to his life and a lifelong liking.

I find it funny that now that Michael Jackson is gone, everyone is talking about how good a man he was, when during his trial, they almost as good as stoned him to death with their baseless accusations...hypocrites!!! .If these hypos showed their support when Michael Jackson needed them most, he wouldn't have incurred a sleeping disorder, he wouldn't have resorted to illegal medicine, and he would still be alive today...

Sorry Michael, this world isn't meant for beautiful fragile souls like you.

M.J.'s life showed us that its not money, fame, talent, success and power that will bring us true satisfaction and happiness. Its the day to day dedication and the endless belief we have in ourselves and in the people we love.

Too bad you're gone too soon...

Like a comet
Blazing in the evening sky
Gone too soon

Like a rainbow
Fading in the twinkling of an eye
Gone too soon

Shiny and sparkly
And splendidly bright
Here one day
Gone one night

Like the loss of sunlight
On a cloudy afternoon
Gone too soon

Like a castle
Built upon a sandy beach
Gone too soon

Like a perfect flower
That is just beyond your reach
Gone too soon

Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight
Here one day
Gone one night
Like a sunset
Dying with the rising of the moon
Gone too soon
Gone too soon

Beauty

It’s weird that I’m writing about this now, when this actually happened last week. I don’t know, I can’t take it out of my mind. I keep remembering that image I saw Friday early morning. So I have to speak now or I’ll have to forever hold my peace.
Friday early morning, I was totally bummed up about my PC having cookie and cache problems. It had been going on since I came in, Thursday evening, so I was already frustrated. While waiting for our technician to fix the problem, I opened the door, and there it was- one of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen. I’m merely talking about the sky with its really beautiful color and cloud formation. Call me sentimental, but I’m sure that what I saw that day wasn’t something that you see often.

There were times in my life when I was buried in problems and I said to myself that maybe there’s no God, that it will definitely take a lot of proof for me to believe in His existence again. Funny how looking at the sky that day, convinced me that I said to myself, maybe there is a God after all.

Nell

My Personal Lesson

It’s been a while since I‘ve written something personal. Lately there’s been a sort of series of “unfortunate events..” hahahaha.

If I were to interpret it in a twisted way, I can say that it’s just the natural law of survival of the fittest manifesting– those who feel strong preys on those whom they think are weaker than them…hahahaha…I can imagine the so-called weaker one suddenly transforming into something way stronger than the oppressor…I saw this episode from a Japanese anime series Bleach, wherein a cute little kid named Nell who likes playing around and pronounces the main character’s name Itsygo, instead of Ichigo, decided to go on a dangerous mission with her favorite playmate. The main character's enemies were kicking her around a lot thinking that she’s just a kid who needs protecting. But when she saw her 'Itsygo' badly injured she suddenly transformed into a beautiful fighter who turned out to be the opponents’ former boss just to protect him. She then joined her favorite playmate's team and turned her back on her former life. I have actually predicted that that would happen; I usually research the things that I don’t understand or I can’t relate to. Still, I can’t help but be amazed. Wow talk about things turning upside down.

Enough of Nell, she’s just so adorable that I can’t get enough of her…

Going back to the series of unfortunate events, I’ve come to some realizations because of them. I realized that people differ even in their concept of what’s good and what’s bad. There are some who will instantly see the goodness behind every action. Some will be too paranoid and guilty of their wrongdoings to recognize goodness. Still, some will be too dumb to rationalize much more think on their own. These are the funniest people in the world.

I’ve also noticed the importance of choosing good companions. As the saying goes, tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are. This is actually what my mom will say and I can’t believe that there will come a time when I will agree with her on this.

Environmental Psychology is a branch of Psychology that deals with behavior in relation to the environment. It has been hypothesized that environment which includes material objects, plants, animals and human beings influences behavior. I guess there’s no helping it, negative attitudes are infectious, and so are negative people.

Another thing that came to my attention is that when adults refuse to grow up, or when adults don’t know how adults should be like; they tend to be a lot more selfish than kids. Stupid but true. Since they are just kids inside, they are incapable of thinking about people other than themselves, of other people’s fillings other than their feelings. They can’t be expected to understand others because it is them who need understanding.

The fourth and the most important lesson that I’ve learned is to choose whom to invest your emotions with for there will always be people who are just vexations to the soul. You are lucky if the opportunity for you to realize this comes early. Why waste your precious time and energy on those who will only throw it away. Save it for those who need it. The world needs some lovin’

Color your Mood

Know what color to wear to match your mood

RED
- symbolizes awakening. It exudes power, energy, and a passion for life. It is known to heal sexual difficulties and anemia.

Truth: movement, new beginnings, decisions, passion, love, energy, life, security
Challenge: Anger, frustration, lethargy, nervousness

Wear red when:
You want your sexuality to exude from your being.
Your energy is low and you need a boost.
You want to be assertive and want to make things happen faster.

Do not wear red when:
You're feeling nervous.
You do not want attention.
You are feeling frustrated and angry with everyone.


ORANGE
Often worn by Eastern aesthetics. Orange is associated with vibrant health. It has the same vibrational frequency as DNA, the template of all human cells. This color is known to heal shock.

Truth: creativity, new ideas, confidence joy, sensuality, ambition, sports, childhood
Challenge: shock, fear of survival, dependency, letting go, control

Wear orange when:
You wanna have fun and your sensual circuits need a boost.
You need to heal your emotions.
You want to heighten your creativity.

Do not wear orange when:
You want to relax your feminine/masculine charms
You feel restless.
You want to take a rest.


YELLOW
a color often worn by entertainers because it makes them stand out in a crowd and confronts the challenge of being the center of attention. Yellow is know to heal the digestive tract.

Truth: freedom, optimism, mental activity, concentration, open-mindedness,
Challenge: fear, no boundaries, negativity, timidity

Wear yellow when:
You need to attend to details
You are studying and need to keep your mind awake.
You want to infuse some joy into your life.

Do not wear yellow when:
you feel fear.
You do not want to be the center of attention
You want to relax your mind.


GREEN:
Those seeking their own identity, fulfillment of their hearts desire, and/ or are searching for a new direction are drawn to wear this color. By doing so, they are challenged to find ways of creating their own abundance. Green heals the heart, eases tension and regenerates cells.

Truth: security, abundance nature, heart matters, new space, new beginnings, balance
Challenge: unrealistic, shying away from people/society, stagnancy

Wear green when:
You want to see things from a different perspective.
You desire more space around you.
You need to feel like both feet are on the ground.

Do not wear green when:
You are confused about where life is taking you.
You feel your life is stagnant.
You do not want to face the truth of a situation.


BLUE
True blue symbolizing devotion worn by most authority figures- nurses, policemen etc. anyone who consistently wears blue are deep thinkers and tend to re-energize by seeking their own company above that of others.

Truth: authority, peace, organized, practical devotion, structure, communication
Challenge: aloofness, control issues, isolation, depression, martyrdom

Wear blue when:
You wan to exude an air of calm authority.
You need to be more organized.
You want to communicate something important

Do not wear blue when:
You feel isolated or lonely.
You feel depressed.
You are being too critical of yourself and others.


VIOLET
can indicate major change and a need to retreat, as a caterpillar retreats into a cocoon before it transforms into a butterfly .

Truth: transformation, spiritual self-realization, truth, creativity, recovery, healing
Challenge: pain, misuse of power, bruising, looking for a way out, grief, unemotional

Wear violet when:
You want to transform something in your life.
You are seeking purpose in your life.
You need to let go of destructive behavior or addictions.

Do not wear violet when:
You are daydreaming, instead of doing.
You want to turn your back on society
You suffer grief but your emotions are blocked.


PINK
Pink symbolizes unconditional love, wearing it encougaes a sense of affection, increases sensitivity, and challenges you to confront your vulnerabilities.

Truth: unconditional love, affection, flirting, open to love, hearing
Challenge: lack of self-love/self-esteem, healing grief, immaturity, vulnerable

Wear pink when:
You want to feel feminine and vulnerable.
You want others to love you instantly.
You need to concentrate and listen.

Do not wear pink when:
You feel vulnerable and insecure
You are giving all te time and not receiving.
You feel fragmented.


BROWN
the symbolism is based in part on the antural world. For instance, the soil offers some insight into the meaning of brown- needed to grow food, without it, we would be challenged to find ways to survive.

Truth: security, practicality, work, money, commitments, determination to succeed
Challenge: loss of security, lack of money, fear of survival

Wear brown when:
You need to ghet down to some hard work
You need to organize your finances
You feel tyhat everything in your life is going well

Do not wear brown when:
You want to expend a lot of energy
You are feelinfg too bogged down with things
You are not interested with hard work and want to play instead


TURQUOISE
Known to enhance the healing of the immune system, usefull for illnesses such as AIDS. Native Americans use the semi-precious stone Turquoise as an allergy healer also in autoimmune coditions

Truth: Communication, lecturing, media, immune system healer
Challenge: inability/unwilling to communicate, poor defense, rejection

Wear turquoise when:
You are lecturing- especially around the throat
You want to tap into your creativity through dance, music, art, etc.
You want to connect into your own spirituality.

Do not wear turquoise when:
You feel rejected.
You dont to talk about it
You are more interested in yourself and not with others

What Colors Can Do

Red is hot. It can stimulate and excite. It connects to our physical self.

Orange is warm and joyful. It connects to our emotional self.

Yellow is warm to hot. It connects to our mental self.

Green is the master color. It is refreshing and cool. It connects us to unconditional love.

Aqua (turquoise) is cooling. It connects us to our expression.

Blue is cold and acidic. It connects us to holistic thoughts.

Indigo is cool and calming to the nervous system. It connects us to our unconscious self.

Violet is cool. It connects us to our spiritual self.

Magenta is balancing. It connects us to devotional love.

Baker-Miller Pink is relaxing