Spiritual Confusion

Just about two hours ago, I incidentally tuned in to the TV program of Iglesia ni Cristo. I’m not a member of the religion, but I somehow like watching their discussions on life’s problems. The show is about the achievements of the religion, its expansion throughout the world, and the proof that it’s God’s deliverer in the last days.

But that’s not the one that disturbs me. It’s the fact that the members of the religion are more united and know each other very well, unlike most of us Catholics who just ignore our seatmates and dissipate after the mass without the teachings of God in our hearts. Some are too shy to sing fearing that they may look ridiculous. Some do texting and chitchat while the mass is going on. Some just waste their time sitting and standing without understanding what the priest is talking about. They just do it for the sake of tradition. Even in church, we fear of thieves. It’s just like the churches in Quiapo, Tondo, and Baclaran.

All members of Iglesia ni Cristo wear decent attire, while some of Catholics dig in to hip-hop style. I’ve got just some feedback. Iglesia ni Cristo doesn’t consider Jesus Christ as a God, though it’s through Him that we’ll receive forgiveness from the Father. Also, some of its leaders keep on criticizing Eli Soriano. Do they really have to speak ill of other people? Is it right to make war against other religion? Why can’t they just unite in teaching God’s words?

Oftentimes, I wish that I belong to a religion or sect where people are closely united and do charity work together. I think one of them is being a Born-Again Christian. In that way, I can follow God’s teachings very well and then, proudly say that I love Him.

Look. I’m just referring to some, not all, Catholics who do not appreciate and practice God’s ways very well. They are the ones who are much tempted in playing and malling after going to church. What happens is they think about it the whole hour of staying in church. Thus, the spirit never enters their minds. That carelessness in faith may be the reason why a lot of criminals today are Catholics.

I swear I never meant to put down my own religion. I’ve grown up with it and put it in my heart. I only wanted change in people to make worship as sacred as possible. I also wanted to see them do just whatever they learned in church, not just take them for granted and continue their wrong deeds. Change the mentality of fearing that you’ll look ridiculous. Just praise the Lord with all you heart.

Another Day of Blissful Reverie

This afternoon at two, I sat on the beam of the railing of our balcony to breathe the cool and fresh air that comes on this rainy late summer. I looked at the horizon and saw the range of cumulus clouds brightened by the sun with the blue sky at the background. What a view to reminisce! I went inside and sat on the sofa while staring at the sunlight passing through the leaves of the coconut tree to the door. I never have reminisced like this for a long time because of some work.

The Rains of May

At last! After the extremely dehydrating heat of summer that lasted until the first weeks of May, here comes the cool aftermath. The rains has come to mark the end of the dry season. Never did a day pass without rain, even a light drizzle. Usually, there are downpours with thunderstorms. The plants could probably be happy, so as all the people in town. I'll never have to wear sando, perspire a lot, and maximize the electric fan again. I can now use my blanket and my non-cotton clothes. Outr fridge will cool quickly so there's no way I can't have ice cold water. But our bodies won't be needing that much water at this point.

The dry season will end, so as the summer vacation. Classes will start soon, but I don't know whether I'll feel happy or anxious about it. I like school because of new knowledge, friends, allowance, and freedom. But... I'll miss the vacation, when I had the chance to free myself from the burdens of school work, peer pressure, and high expenses.

Oh, well. That's life indeed! It's God's will, and He knows our capacity to handle things.

See ya!

Going Paradoxical

PARADOXICAL LIFE

If laws are made to be disobeyed...
why promulgate those?
If promises are made to be broken...
why promise?
If money couldn't buy everything...
why crave for it?
If relationships are not made to last...
why be engaged?
If fame has negative aftermaths...
why need it?
If I'm not made to live forever......

I like this short poem because it made my mind turn topsy-turvy. It somehow tricks my common sense by its reasonable ideas. I was even more astonished when I've read the last line. This may come from the curious mind of an innocent child or from the confused mind of a distressed person. No wonder the author of this poem is one-of-a-kind.

Above is a poem from the 8th Volume of Imaginaccion, the literary publication of the Lyceum Independent Sentinel, published in 2005. It was written by Clyde Ericson Nolasco of the College of Computer Studies, who just graduated recently. He was also the managing editor of the Sentinel, the official news organ of the Lyceum of the Philippines. I didn't knew this man, but I can presume his good character through his works. If anyone of the Sentinel reads this post, please allow me to let it remain here. Thank you, God bless, and continue to bring news that matter!

Nighttime Reverie

Sometimes, I sit by the window at night,
Singing songs that soothe and relax mind;
It's raining hard and the moon's out of sight,
I'm seeking for answers that are hard to find.
The empty, quiet streets seem so lonely,
The still, street lights dimly give their beams;
I'm wishing that if it could be only,
That reality comes to all my dreams.
The shivering cold surrounds my body,
Dark shadows lay on every single thing;
If each mortal being fears nobody,
Then we can conquer almost everything.
Now the rain has stopped, the clouds cleared the skies;
The stars twinkle on the tears in my eyes.

This sonnet of mine was featured in the 2002 issue of my high school journal. It was originally named "A Rainy Night" but I wanted to give it a little fancy. It states how a person creates ideas inspired by the pleasant ambience. It shows how imagination can be related into reality.

Hope you'll like it!

The Turquoise Twilight: Unleashed

"Turquoise Twilight" symbolizes dreams, hope, fantasy, imagination, intuition, and hope. It clearly describes my idealistic and poetic side. With that quality, I can't deny my love for music and nature.

What always appears in my imagination is a turquoise twilight. It's where my boundless abstractions turn into vivid perception of goals in life and other different possibilities. I can always see myself flying into that light in the sky.

Turquoise twilight also symbolizes curiosity, optimism, and faith in God.

A turquoise twilight can be seen at late sunset, at night, and at early daybreak. It may not look like blue or green enough sometimes, but it somehow posesses a tint of it.

The Turquoise Twilight...
...the portal to worlds of fantasy.
...the key to doors of mystery.
...the road to spiritual victory.

What's with Twilight?

1 : the light from the sky between full night and sunrise or between sunset and full night produced by diffusion of sunlight through the atmosphere and its dust
2 a : an intermediate state that is not clearly defined b : a period of decline
© Merriam-Webster Online

What comes into your mind when you hear the word "twilight"? Nightfall? Horror? Well, that's real close. The word here really meant fantasy. It's about what fires up the imagination. In fact, fairy tales always feature twilights on the scenery. That gives the whole setting a magical characteristic.

After sunset and before sunrise, there is twilight. The sunrise twilight is accompanied by the cool, refreshing air and the friendly heat of the sun. It's best viewed over the fields or mountains. New hope for everyone is what it symbolizes. As the saying goes, "After the night, the morning will come."

On the other hand, the sunset twilight symbolizes dreams. It comes in various colors ranging from orange and yellow to the afterglow of red and purple. It's best viewed at sea with seagulls flying around. This twilight ignites a poet's imagination. Soon, the moon and stars will come out to lead a dreamer to his peaceful repose. Even at night, a pale twilight can still be seen at the horizon. Imagine yourself on the riverbank playing with the will-o'-the-wisps in the moonlight. Aurorae, caused by interstellar phenomena, can also be twilights at night.

These sublime instances make my soul transcend and wander off into the horizon with the words, "There's more out there!"

What's with Turquoise?

1 : a mineral that is a blue, bluish green, or greenish gray hydrous basic phosphate of copper and aluminum, takes a high polish, and is valued as a gem when skyblue
2 : a light greenish blue
© Merriam-Webster Online

Two of my most favorite colors are blue and green. The other one is purple. I like the cold hue of blue. Everytime I see this color, I feel like diving into the ocean, falling into the sky, standing on the mountaintop, or bathing in the rain. Likewise, I like the naturally harmonious hue of green. Everytime I see this color, I feel like relaxing on a sunny garden or playing in the fields. Having mentioned it, purple reminds me of the sky and the coolness of air at evening and dawn.

Oftentimes, I wonder if I can combine blue and green to cut down my confusion. Fortunately, I liked the tertiary color, green-blue (different from blue-green). But, I like the term to be represented in one word. I've found the right term -- turquoise. Turquoise is a flexible color ranging from pale green to greenish blue.

Hey! I've found out something about the color. This made use "turquoise" for my blog name. One personality test from Tickle entitled "What Color is your Aura?" revealed the meaning of turquoise after I took it.

"We don't need a psychic to tell us that you're giving off a Turquoise vibe. Turquoise types are often intelligent, energetic leaders. Vibrant and dynamic, you take center stage wherever you go; people are naturally drawn in by your charismatic nature. You love to learn, and you excel at remembering facts and figures. More than likely, you're a go-getter with your eyes on the prize. Respect and influence tend to come to you easily, but that doesn't mean you sit around waiting for them. What fun is achieving something if getting there isn't a challenge? Always pushing your limits, you'd be a natural on Survivor — a healthy competitive instinct and a willingness to take risks means you usually reach your goals. You like to look, feel, and act your best; if all those ducks are in a row, nothing's gonna get in your way."

Well, that description fits my character. I consider daydreaming as a relaxing but essential pastime. I allows me to think about good things and the future. Abstract ideas often become splendid ones!

WELCOME!

Hi, guys! Welcome to my blog. My interest in blogging was inspired by a kindergarten classmate and old friend. who also has his Blogger account. I view it often to see its development. I planned one when my current girl classmate showed me her blog which she has just created recently. But that's on another blogging website, one that has more wysiwyg options. I finally started to create a blog in order to enjoy a free web space for my opinions. Unlike before, I got used to posting at forums without gaining recognition for my effortful works. I wanted to share my opinions, experiences, and some facts that I find essential to daily life. I was flattered to know the limits of Blogger. I think that's quite too much for a free web space. And you can also link to a lot more other bloggers.

I think I can't easily post pictures now. My computer is waiting to be fixed. I need to learn more of HTML or CSS (or whatsoever!) in order to design the blog on my own. That will take a long time. What if I haven't had the chance? My course even doesn't focus on the field of computers. But that's okay. If there's a will, there's really a way. Everything is possible as long as you like what you are doing. By now, I already have plans regarding that matter. All have to do is to blog as much as I could

Should I have shortcomings, I beg your pardon. I'm just getting started. Nevertheless, I'm looking forward to this great opportunity. Thanks to God and to all!