Playing With Balloons
March 25, 2009
When we went to our friend’s 2 year old son’s birthday party, we were looking forward to meeting and mingling with every one of our new and old friends. As we reached and entered the hall, the aroma of the good food and the smiling faces welcomed us. The guys circled up in their own group and started talking business while the ladies admired each others’ pretty dresses.
As we were talking, my attention went off to the children playing. I just love watching children, how true they are in their expressions. In every good or bad thing they show it wholeheartedly, without holding anything back. Just like that, they were playing with those red, green, blue, and pink balloons. They were enjoying it so much like there was nothing on this earth more fun or adventurous. All of their hearts, minds, and strength were engaged in playing with these balloons. It was so precious to watch how they held these balloons to their little hearts when they were trying to catch their breath while running.
It reminded me of how as adults we are offered so much in life but have lost all the gratitude. We take many things for granted over time and lose the enjoyment. For example, if we are on our dream vacation, we waste most of the time thinking about our financial situation, taking many pictures until it becomes stressful, and rushing everything to see all the best places. Likewise, when the promotion position at work we always desired is finally granted, all we can think about is what tomorrow will bring, rather than enjoying today. Furthermore, we even press on for a more successful life.
Why can’t we focus on enjoying the simple things in life? Just like the children playing with the balloons. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend quality time with the growing children instead of chasing success all the time? How about lying on the cool grass daydreaming or looking at the clouds, even if you don’t get your dream vacation? What about taking pleasure in the rocking chair on the front porch to get away from the cares of life?
In addition, somewhere along the way, while growing older we forget to take time to enjoy life. We must not forget that this is the only life we have and when we start enjoying the little things in life, the big things will come naturally.
In Search of Happiness
November 29, 2006
Give a gift to someone for no reason.
On purpose be kind to people.
Take time and encourage someone who needs it.
Anonymously pay for someone’s meal at a restaurant.
Buy groceries for an individual in need.
Smile at people you meet or pass by.
Be quick to forgive.
Compliment someone on their talent or good attitude.
Laugh like you mean it, get loud.
Live like you can die today, become a friend of God.
Word from God
March 9, 2005
Water starts from white snow (it’s holy and pure, that’s when we were born from your mother’s womb). It melts and it comes down with a new hope to this world on the way it rushes thru the stones of the mountains. Running down finding new things on the way poked by thorns and tossed by stones. On the way, it helps the fishes other species (people around them; preaching the gospel). Its goal is to reach the ocean. A lot of them don’t make it to the sea, they dry out. They been blocked by that dam (worldly things) other (luxuries things against God’s will).
As the dam tries to stop this water, it breaks the stops and runs over to seek its destiny. Which is the sea. Once it reaches its destiny, there is the God of Almighty holding a Golden crown says my daughter/son you have finished your race.
Blessed is he who followed the Christ.
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