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Discovered Inspirations: Create a Charmed Life in 2012

Belated Kung Hei Fat Choi to everyone!  As a belated New Year post, I would like to share with you my first article for Ang Kalatas entitled, “CREATE A CHARMED LIFE IN 2012“.  



Although we will say hello to month of February in two days (how time flies!), any day is a good day to create a charmed life.  So here are some tips I would like to share with you:

Everyday Living:
Start your day with a prayer, meditation or 10-minute silence. These activities guarantee a strong and centered spirit.
Never leave the house without making the bed. Tidy up the bed as soon as you wake up and it will surely give you a sense of accomplishment knowing that the first chore of the day is done.
When you wake up and look in the mirror, decide there and then that you are beautiful. Believe it and you will look it.
Never skip meals especially breakfast. It’s not worth having ulcers or any other internal bodily disorders just for the sake of looking sexy or skinny. Moderation to eating is always the key, not starvation to death.
Exercise! Physical activity assists in blood circulation and releases a neurotransmitter called Endorphins which aids in lowering the blood pressure and has been found useful in the fight against cancer.
Start the day with happy thoughts. If feeling a little flat or low or not-so-good, TRY, it will ease the gloominess somehow.
Write a journal with emphasis on two things: (1) Things I Learned Today and (2) Things I am Grateful for Today. When you have days when you feel depressed or sad, just read your past entries and it will surely make you realize that given unhappy circumstances, you are still blessed.
If feeling depressed or sad can’t be helped, just accept that there are days like these and you just have to go through them as gradually or as fast as you can. Give yourself some time to get things over with; however, it is not advisable to wallow for a long time.
Be friends with everyone you interact with—or at least be friendly (no need to be a snub). Everyone refers to people in your neighbourhood, the service staff of the restaurant you dine in, the attendant in the department store, etc.

Travel/Recreation/Leisure:
Travel once or twice a year, alone or with family or friends. Not only will you have a chance to relax but it will also give you the opportunity to re-connect with yourself (if alone) or your family or friends.
Learn something new. Attend pottery/art/photography/dance/coffee making classes—or whatever interests you. You may also want to learn a new language in preparation for your upcoming travel (e.g., a friend of mine enrolled himself to learn how to speak Spanish in preparation for his travel to Bolivia).
If you can’t travel, read travel books…this activity will help you enlarge your world.
You need not travel far in order to relax. Have a staycation! Spend a weekend at a nice hotel and just hang out the by the pool to de-stress. This will also be a good time to avail of the hotel’s spa services.

Maintaining Relationships:
The key is to spend time with family and friends and most importantly with you.
Have weekly or monthly dinners with friends.
Have weekly dates with your significant other.
Celebrate little milestones. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an expensive dining out experience. Little milestones can be celebrated by having pizza night or sushi night.
Be there for family, relatives and friends by attending their parties (take note: you should be invited of course)
Never ever leave a sour note with a loved one. End fights as soon as possible. Time is precious and it’s never wise to spend it angry with a loved one.
Tell your loved ones that you love or miss them. Even if action speaks louder than words, our loved ones would still appreciate it if they hear us say the words “I love you” or “I miss you.”
Let our loved ones know that we appreciate them. Always say “Thank you.”

Financial Aspect:
Save, save, save.
Live simply. Live within your means and always be practical when acquiring things you want.
Aside from putting some of your money to savings, you may also opt to set up funds like a Christmas Fund, Birthday/Anniversary Fund, Travel Fund, Emergency Fund, etc.
I hope these tips will help you become a better “YOU.” Remember to focus on the positive side of things and always treat challenges as an avenue for learning as that is the best way to living a life of charmed experiences.

Let’s all have a charmed life!
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Discovered Inspirations: Believe

It always amazes me when I see a random image that reminds me of a happy moment, make me stop & realize or inspire me.  Things like these are like little treasures I find along the way of getting thru my day.  It’s refreshing and priceless.  

As the Husband and I were doing some furniture shopping during the Christmas holidays, I saw this inspiring message on a throw pillow.  I took a photo so I’ll always be reminded that “BELIEVE” is a verb.  On not-so-good days, I will look at this photo to remind me to never lose faith in the people and things I believe in.

Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.  
– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
– Dale Carnegie


Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.
– Mother Teresa


Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. 
– Thomas Aquinas 


Faith is a knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof. 
– Khalil Gibran 


Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. 
– Saint Augustine 


To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. 
– Thomas Aquinas 

Wishing you all a great week!  

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Discovered Inspirations: The Secret to Happiness

A hundred year old man shares the secret to happiness.  His words are so spot on and this Coca-Cola video made my heart tender.

My name is Lolo Mario
I have been lucky
Lucky to have been born like you
To have friends and family
To live a happy life to this day
You have been born in challenging times
The world is a big place
It’s so easy to get lost 

To guide you, my advice is simple
Go find what makes you happy
Time flies by so fast
Don’t waste it on nonsense
And no matter where you end up
Don’t forget where you came from
Looking back on all my years,
I am grateful for every moment spent with friends and family 

Now that I can see that 100 years
Is not nearly enough time to spend with them
Happiness is your birthright
Your friends and family will help you find it

Feel your heart at this very moment.  And if you’re unhappy, now’s the time to do something about it.  Life is short.  Let’s find the passion that will make our hearts flutter.  Let’s spend time with people who gives us enormous joy and who makes us feel loved.


Have a great week!

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