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04/05/2024

GRATEFULNESS

Being thankful in times of adversity is easier said than done, but it is possible…

We tend to be complacent in good times and we forget to appreciate the seemingly trivial but more important things in life. All the more that it is challenging to find a reason to be grateful in times of trials.

Nevertheless, everyone is being encouraged to be thankful in all things and situations, good or bad.

Thus, may we learn to be mindful and intentional in appreciating even the simple things in life, especially in happy and better times. Because it will nourish our soul with inner strength as we savor every moment of goodness. It fortifies our hearts with gratitude and positivity to be ready to face and weather the storms in life.

When adversity comes, in whatever form, a heart of gratitude can find joy and glimmer of hope through chaos and sufferings. Ironically, it is during the difficult moments in life that we come to discover and appreciate more the people and things that are truly dear to us.

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29/04/2024

GRATEFULNESS

Being thankful in every way brings joy and fulfillment…

More often than not, we are preoccupied with daily work and personal chores, trying to catch up with seemingly never-ending tasks. When stress builds up with the daily grind, worries set in, and if not addressed could start to get the better of us, slowly draining our joy and energy, worst if it leads to health issues and relationship problems.

Being grateful of what we already have and of every good thing that comes our way, big or small, can help remind us that in spite of the monotony and difficulties in life, there are a lot of blessings to be thankful for.

May we not forget that the endless tasks and the accompanying life’s stressors will always be there. Thus, we must learn how to pause from time to time, even for a few moments, amidst a fast-paced world. It is during these silent moments that we can consciously count our blessings and express gratefulness, especially on the little things in life that we often ignore.

Finding a reason to be grateful every day, especially during hard times, can help release unnecessary burdens while providing us motivation to focus on the brighter side of things, bringing more joy and fulfillment in life.

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25/04/2024

FACING ADVERSITY

How do we get through tough times?

There are no easy answers or standard solutions, but there are fundamental principles that can help us navigate through difficult times.

Be aware that everyone has a share of life’s tragedies. Awareness prepares us mentally and emotionally to handle challenges and to manage potential pain, trauma or shock from unfortunate circumstances.

Acknowledge that a crisis is real when it strikes. It is okay to grieve or allow ourselves to express and feel our emotions, heartaches, regrets or anger for a time. But be mindful that at some point, there is a need to pick up the broken pieces and face the situation squarely.

Seek help as necessary in time of trouble, most especially from people we trust. Asking for help is hard and a humbling experience, but we can be surprised that there are people who are willing to lend a hand without expecting something in return. Just be careful of opportunists who might bring more harm than good.

The list is endless, but these few thoughts can be sufficient to reflect on for now.

Nevertheless, everyone was born with what it takes to deal with life’s challenges. We only need to intentionally harness our natural abilities and make use of obstacles in life to develop and sharpen our character and resilience. In essence, there is no suffering under the sun that we can’t handle.

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24/04/2024

FACING ADVERSITY

We may hardly understand why we go through life’s trials, but everything happens for a reason…

Oftentimes, things do not work out as we want them to be to protect us from further failures, get us out of harms way, or spare us from more pain and frustrations.

The lessons and rich experiences that we gain from going through hardships and sufferings can give us the courage, wisdom and empathy to help others who are going through similar challenges in life.

There are more questions, but the answers are elusive. Perhaps, the passing of time will eventually uncover the answers to many of our tough questions about life and adversity.

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22/04/2024

FACING ADVERSITY

Life’s adversities are blessings in disguise…

We live in an imperfect world. Hence, all of us deal with both good and bad things.

Adversities are life’s challenges that come in many forms, may it be financial difficulty, relationship breakup, family issue, workplace politics, job loss, illness, accident, loss of a loved one, or other personal struggles and unfortunate events that may happen when least expected.

We are able to cope with day to day challenges. However, at some point along our journey, we encounter difficult life situations that can push us to our limit or breaking point.

In those moments, may we keep in mind that we have “freedom of choice” on how to respond to difficulties and sufferings. We can either allow life’s trials to consume us, or we choose to let adversities shape our character and forge us into better and stronger persons, as extreme heat and fire refine and purify silver and gold.

Learning to let go of the pain, frustrations and regrets when plans and hard work fail, when relationships break, or when things are destroyed or lost, can unlock better opportunities and blessings, even more than what we have imagined or asked for.

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19/04/2024

JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE

Life in this world is not our destiny, we are just passing through…

Everyone’s journey in life is unique, but has a share of both joys and sorrows, triumphs and failures, and opportunities and challenges. No one is spared.

Even so, may we appreciate and treasure every blessing that comes our way, as we learn to gather the courage to face challenges and grow stronger from failures and heartaches.

The good thing is that each one is gifted with the “power of choice”, and can decide on how to live a life. We will either allow painful experiences to limit us, or we choose to persevere in finding our way to rise above trials and difficulties.

We can choose to make the most out of life’s journey, and be an encouragement to others, especially to our loved ones and friends.

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