Unseen Tears

Allowing my eyes to shed beads of tears is like consenting my soul an aperture from misery. I don’t usually see the hands that dry my cheeks… I just noticed that my spirit is already lightened and my chin is finally lifted.

As usual, my regular check-up this morning left me utterly spent. You know, even if you’re made of steel when ordeals continue to block your way you can’t help but to ask, is there an end in sight?

The answer remains ambiguous. I have been beleaguered with this silent scourge for almost a year now. My spirit has been battered, my steps staggered but I’m continuously fighting. Isn’t it what life is all about? A continuous battle…

Yesterday seems an eon ago. The playful bantering of words with my nieces and the beguiling sceneries seem so far while I was talking with my doctor that my heart has been filled with the same barrenness.

I truly hate feeling that way.

As soon as I arrived home, I retreated in silence in the room and when my body touched the comfort of the bed I allowed myself healing with the flood of tears. Before I knew it, I was lulled in a deep slumber…

I slept for so long that when I finally woke up my cheeks were already dry with tears. The bleakness in my heart was alternated with overwhelming exuberance. I look forward to my future with the same zeal and fervor.

I won’t deny the truth that there are some unseen tears in my spirit. Those were the kinds that might not be relieved by sheer shedding alone. But then, as long as the will of the spirit inhabits, they don’t matter at all.

I weep with my tears but I live with my soul…each second matters…every moment I treasure…

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Amazing Beach in San Juan, Batangas

The rivulet of water gently touched my feet as I walked barefooted on the sand. I stared in breathtaking spectacle right before my eyes.

The deluge of colors red, yellow, black and white splattered the colossal panorama of skies as the sun peek from beneath the dark clouds. Earth is shroud by heaven and sea. I wanted to scuttle and laze around in the morning dew of the sea breeze.

After getting sick for several days, I got enticed with the invitation of my sister to join them in the beach. After all, she said that it was therapeutic and it might do me good to breath fresh sea air.

So, early this morning, the kids excitedly prepared for our swimming escapade. It was actually my first after going through two surgeries last year.

It was indeed a spectacular experience because I was totally mesmerized by the picturesque sceneries while traveling and much excitement awaits us when we arrived in the resort.

Since I feared that my fever might recur, I opted to become the official photographer of the group. Here, take a glance of the pictures I took…

This is the shark which was caught by fishermen. 

 

The closer shot of the shark. 

 

The shark was about 7 feet long. 

Trisha underneath the glistening sand. 

Shayne and Trisha. 

Playing with the sand oblivious of the camera. 

Giant pusit for lunch. 

On the way home, my sister remarked that it seemed we’re traveling exactly the same road back in our hometown. I immediately quipped that wherever we go, the roads will always be the same because when you look up- the same skies towered above you, when you look to your sides- the same trees greeted you, and when you look down- the same earth looked back at you.

She said that as usual, I am being poetic again? Well, maybe…

Having been immersed the whole day with amazing graces made me appreciate more the value of life…if being poetic would mean living life with my soul then I don’t mind at all.

After all, when you brushed closely to death the more you would be grateful for the gift of astounding blessings that more often than not, we tend to neglect…

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Why am I Blessed?

After several days of having on and off fever, I ended up with bulky eyes, sore throat because of endless sneezing, aching body, throbbing head and red stuffy nose. Yet, I feel so…blessed.

Yes. You’ve read it right. I feel simply blessed.

I’ve learned that each day I live is something that I should be thankful for. After all, once in my life I was told that I might not live another day. But, I am here basking in another dusk of a new day.

Actually, there are more reasons why I should be grateful. You see, it seems that aside from my family I don’t run out of people who continuously shower me with love and prayers.

Just this morning, I’ve read several messages wishing me a great and healthy day from friends in cyber space and from my former co-teachers and pupils. They were enough to lighten up my day.

In addition, I received a very touching call from another friend while I was dozing off at noon time. It was an overseas call but it lasted for such a long time that I feared her bills might be as high as the sky. Yet, it seems that she doesn’t mind a bit.

What’s more special with the call is that she was so generous even to the point of offering me something which I never dreamed of hearing from somebody who’s a complete stranger. I have not met her yet in person.

She’s based abroad but she became a good friend for such a short time. She was so concerned with my health that it was as if I was listening to advices from my own mother.

My blessings did not end with that call. I was out this afternoon (albeit of cough and colds) to withdraw in ATM since it’s usually offline during Sundays. Obviously, I was not feeling well so the one who was first in the line graciously gave way to me. A simple act of kindness but greatly appreciated.

My heart has been touched ineffably by people closed to my heart…and unexpectedly by complete strangers who were seemingly uninterested to who am I but concerned nonetheless with my welfare.

So, you see, I am indeed blessed. 

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Personal/ Original Quotes

"The greatest mistake one can ever tolerate is giving unconditional love and being faithful even if others won't return the same immensity of feelings given."

"Happiness is achieved thru acceptance not expectations."

"The sunset is lovely when one is lonely. The sunrise is meaningless when one is depressed. The sunset hides the pain while the sunrise exposes one’s vulnerability…”

"A rose symbolizes the beauty of life. As it withers, the hope dies too..."

"Life's crossroads will sneak in your life like a theft in the night..."

"The ember of inspiration bubbles from within lit by passion to create something."

"Only the heart can convey what happiness really means."

"Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal..."

"Nothing happens unless first a dream."

"It is good to have an end to journey; but it is the journey that matters."

"It is not length of life, but depth of life."

"Life's nook and corner are always full of surprises."

"What you are longing for is longing for you...so look for it!"

"Treasure the times you laugh not the times you cry."

"Count the times you stand not the times you fall."

"Bursting out laughing is like a relief from tremendous suffering."

"Why ask why, when you can ask how?"

"Growth is a process of trial, error and experimentation."

"Life is just a matter of perspective."

"Life is all about making a difference...and I intend to do a big one in my life."

"Wrapped in grief is the gift of joy."

"Decisions are not always perfect but then what matters is that we need to stand firm for what believe will give us more fulfillment."

"You only have a right to criticize if you know how to do the job perfectly. Otherwise, being quiet is better than uttering nonsense."

"Love is a risk, only those who are brave have happy endings."

"Those who put you down the most are the most insecure with you."

"Greediness is the greatest hindrance to success."

"Kindness will only grow if it is nurtured."

"Some things happened without explanation but definitely there are reasons."

"Only parents can cause irreparable damage. A friendly reminder: Learn how to handle with care."

"To forgive is not easy but to carry the load of hatred is more difficult."

"After the storm, no matter how battered you are, your tears will always get dry when the sun rises."

"There will never be a positive news to a person who sees nothing but negative things."

"It's hard to pretend everything is right when in fact, everything is wrong."

The real essence of competition is not in winning but in fighting fairly.

Students think that tests are only difficult to take. Well, it's also hard to make!

Love...for it to grow needs to be nurtured with time and care.

Hold on to the truth of your words. It's hard to get them back.

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