Some people. After getting what they want, they just change how they treat you overnight or even within a minute from getting it.
Others say it all boils down to being practical. And to get what they want, they employ the means to justify the end.
I've been had. Been there, done that.
To some people, that's all there is to it.
Charge it to experience.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Damaso
Damaso is associated with the Spanish friars in the novel by our national hero, Jose Rizal. And the name connotates the bad guy, the one who opposes the good guy or the hero.
Damaso represents the Roman Catholic priests who think that they are more powerful than the state and that whatever they decree should be considered as absolutes.
Damaso, to me, is like the Pharisees of the bible with whom Jesus constantly clashed.
Times have changed but some systems in this world will never go away. And these are the people like Damaso.
Damaso represents the Roman Catholic priests who think that they are more powerful than the state and that whatever they decree should be considered as absolutes.
Damaso, to me, is like the Pharisees of the bible with whom Jesus constantly clashed.
Times have changed but some systems in this world will never go away. And these are the people like Damaso.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Putting it off
It has always been like that. For the nth time, I put off something that needs immediate attention.
And then when it's due, you find yourself cramming.
You call it procrastination. Who has not been bitten by this bug?
Where did we inherit this trait? It has been said from the Spaniards. They have this what you call manana habit, meaning, when you are supposed to do something, you will instead opt to do it later. Until it becomes night, til it becomes the next day, and you realized you haven't accomplished yet the thing you are supposed to do.
So what's the cure? It's just a paradigm shift.
You just do it. Like the famous Nike ad says.
That way, you can avoid being bitten by the bug.
And then when it's due, you find yourself cramming.
You call it procrastination. Who has not been bitten by this bug?
Where did we inherit this trait? It has been said from the Spaniards. They have this what you call manana habit, meaning, when you are supposed to do something, you will instead opt to do it later. Until it becomes night, til it becomes the next day, and you realized you haven't accomplished yet the thing you are supposed to do.
So what's the cure? It's just a paradigm shift.
You just do it. Like the famous Nike ad says.
That way, you can avoid being bitten by the bug.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Dwende
My niece asked me if dwendes are true. Of course, I can't make any categorical statement on these creatures whether they really exist or not.
It's only in Philippines where you hear of dwende, kapre, aswang, tikbalang etc.
Personally, my take is that these are not true. These are just creations of the devil. To distract attention or to divert people from Jesus Christ. They may be true in the sense that they really appear and make themselves manifest to some people. But these are forms of demons that can scare the wit out of you if your faith is not strong and rock solid.
So what to do when you encounter creatures like these?
Hmmmm.... Pray in Jesus' name to ward off these evil spirits.
Read the Bible and you will discover there are no such things as these. But I'm not saying these are just figments of imagination. As I said, these creatures are just meant to destroy those who are weak in their faith in God.
It's only in Philippines where you hear of dwende, kapre, aswang, tikbalang etc.
Personally, my take is that these are not true. These are just creations of the devil. To distract attention or to divert people from Jesus Christ. They may be true in the sense that they really appear and make themselves manifest to some people. But these are forms of demons that can scare the wit out of you if your faith is not strong and rock solid.
So what to do when you encounter creatures like these?
Hmmmm.... Pray in Jesus' name to ward off these evil spirits.
Read the Bible and you will discover there are no such things as these. But I'm not saying these are just figments of imagination. As I said, these creatures are just meant to destroy those who are weak in their faith in God.
Damaso!
That is how tourist guide Carlos Celdran depicted the Roman Catholic Church with respect to their views on the controversial RH bill where President P-Noy is inclined to support.
Can you really blame Carlos Celdran for taking a stand against the high and mighty Roman Catholic Church? The RCC claims that it is opposing the bill on high moral grounds and that they have the right to resist its being passed into a law in their capacity as the church lest the people's morality go downhill unabated.
Such hypocrisy this RCC. They do not want to control population because decreasing it will mean less power and control for them. But people are starting to wake up and see the truth.
The Roman Catholic Church is nothing but an organization of modern-day Pharisees. In Jesus' time, he talks of this group as the hypocrites who are good on the outside but evil in the inside.
I rest my case.
Can you really blame Carlos Celdran for taking a stand against the high and mighty Roman Catholic Church? The RCC claims that it is opposing the bill on high moral grounds and that they have the right to resist its being passed into a law in their capacity as the church lest the people's morality go downhill unabated.
Such hypocrisy this RCC. They do not want to control population because decreasing it will mean less power and control for them. But people are starting to wake up and see the truth.
The Roman Catholic Church is nothing but an organization of modern-day Pharisees. In Jesus' time, he talks of this group as the hypocrites who are good on the outside but evil in the inside.
I rest my case.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Temptation
I was tempted today... twice... within an hour.
I was at Mega Mall, lining up to pay my phone bill. The payor before me took out his wallet and he didn't notice that his P1000 bill fell off his wallet. I immediately approached him and told him that his money fell off the floor. Moments later after paying, he approached me and expressed his gratitude.
A few minutes later, I was next to the guy who was at the ATM machine. After the slip came out, he threw out the slip in a trash can and left. When it was my turn, I realized he hasn't finished his transaction yet but he forgot to take out his ATM card so I saw his balance on the screen. I was stunned because I thought he already got his card so I chased him and returned his ATM card. He was surprised and grateful nonetheless.
In spite of my financial status, I didn't think twice of stealing the money. And I don't think my conscience can bear doing it.
Thank God for the integrity.
I wouldn't pray for more temptations like these though.
I was at Mega Mall, lining up to pay my phone bill. The payor before me took out his wallet and he didn't notice that his P1000 bill fell off his wallet. I immediately approached him and told him that his money fell off the floor. Moments later after paying, he approached me and expressed his gratitude.
A few minutes later, I was next to the guy who was at the ATM machine. After the slip came out, he threw out the slip in a trash can and left. When it was my turn, I realized he hasn't finished his transaction yet but he forgot to take out his ATM card so I saw his balance on the screen. I was stunned because I thought he already got his card so I chased him and returned his ATM card. He was surprised and grateful nonetheless.
In spite of my financial status, I didn't think twice of stealing the money. And I don't think my conscience can bear doing it.
Thank God for the integrity.
I wouldn't pray for more temptations like these though.
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