I went home with a heavy heart, maybe because I’m tired from a day’s work. Heavy rains and strong winds make it more appalling to stir my melodramatic night. But since I already agreed to attend an engagement and so I went. The place is a bit cozy contrary to the bad weather, so we all waited in vain for what sister Menchie has to share with us--> Unveiling the Real Beauty of Women.
The event started off with a small feast, everyone enjoyed the food that was generously prepared by the sisters of the community. Right after the gathering, each of us took a seat and earnestly waited for the event to start.
The talk was brief, but full of heart. It made me reflect and contemplate on what real beauty really means. I grew up in the Philippines, where our culture is focused on the welfare of our families. My Parents made me feel that I’m the most beautiful little girl that they have. I feel like a princess. All their attention, love and time are mine. I was so lucky that I get the things that I wanted --->Pretty dolls, nice clothes and to fancy jewelries. Oh! These things made me feel more beautiful. My perception of beauty is superficial. If you have long black hair, big eyes and fair skin, then you are beautiful. If what you see makes you feel good, maybe these things can be regarded as beautiful.
I guess most if not all feel the same way, anyone will be tempted to own these fancy things. People will consume their energy on how they can earn money to be able to buy new things every chance they have. A new bag will definitely make a woman happy. Buying a new pair of shoes will make them happier. They feel happy because they feel beautiful. Who would not feel happy if you receive commendation once in a while for having a good skin, branded bags and shoes. People associate beauty with happiness. If a person is beautiful then she can be happy. People even engage themselves with activities that will make them feel beautiful. Going to the gym, going to a facial clinic and the list goes on.
This ideology made me wonder what beauty really means. Beauty remains to be vague and broad. Beauty may be seen differently depending on how you live your life. After hearing what Sister Menchie has to say? I realized that Real Beauty is Happiness. You may have an attractive face, perfect body, big house, fancy cars etc and all, but still feel empty inside. Some people may have nothing, but you may wonder why they have smile on their faces. How can these people, who have nothing be happy and feel beautiful inside.
I try to look back and try to weigh the happiness I feel when I bought a new bag or new clothes. I feel happy and I feel beautiful. I have new things to brag about. But these beauty and happiness seem to be temporary. Then I try to look back the times I have shared with my family, the small talks that we had, the food that we ate and the memories we shared. The beauty of these moments lingers on me. The more I think of these moments, I feel joy in my heart. All these year I have lived. I now realized that beauty is not limited to tangible things. Beauty lies within our hearts and soul.
In 1 Peter 3:3-4 “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.”
What we are outside doesn’t determine who we are inside.
I left the place with a happy heart. I feel beautiful inside and out. I feel blessed that there are people who love and accept me for who am I. They love me because of the person that I am not because of the things I have. I now have a different perception of beauty Real Beauty is happiness.
Let us all continue to be beautiful….
Monday, October 25, 2010
Gaby the Chilanga
Gaby, I wanna share these photos with you and I hope you don't get mad at me cos' I edited them and decided to put you in the limelight hahahaha. I hope you will like them. By the way, thanks for dropping by on the tinychat. You really made my day and all the chamacas, pachangueras who joined us. God bless ya all!
Wowowow! the new cover of Vogue Magazine
She's a die hard fan of you, believe me :)
This billboard is the most expensive among the advertisements. Watcha say Gaby?
You even proved the cliche"A face that could launch a thousand ships."
It's raining men alleluya...but non of them is....
Gaby, you're looking for a destitute or a corporate man, isn't it?
10 Guidelines From God
Note: I received this from a friend and I have
no idea who wrote it, but I was so touched
by it, that I had to share it with you.
I hope that you will be blessed by
it and will share it with others.
People are made to be loved and things are made to be used.
The confusion is in the world because people are being used and things are being loved.
Ten Guidelines From God
Effective Immediately,
please be aware that there are changes YOU need
to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be
completed in order that I may fulfill My promises
to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in
this life. I apologize for any inconvenience,
but after all that I am doing, this seems very
little to ask of you. Please, follow
these 10 guidelines
1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit
and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here
to take all your burdens and carry them for you?
Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little
thing that comes your way?
2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it
on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY
to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care
of the problem. I can't help you until you turn
it over to Me. And although My to-do-list
is long, I am after all... God. I can take care
of anything you put into My hands. In fact,
if the truth were ever really known, I take
care of a lot of things for you that you never
even realize.
3. TRUST ME:
Once you've given your burdens to Me,
quit trying to take them back. Trust in
Me. Have the faith that I will take care of
all your needs, your problems and your trials.
Problems with the kids? Put them on My list.
Problem with finances? Put it on My list.
Problems with your emotional roller coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list. I want to
help you. All you have to do is ask.
4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say,
"Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think
I can handle it from here." Why do you think
you are feeling stronger now? It's simple.
You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking
care of them. I also renew your strength
and cover you in my peace. Don't you
know that if I give you these problems back,
you will be right back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about
them. Just let Me do my job.
5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy.
Forget the worry and the fretting because
you know I'm in control. But there's one
thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't
forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU!
I want to hear your voice. I want you to
include Me in on the things going on in your life.
I want to hear you talk about your friends
and family. Prayer is simply you having
a conversation with Me. I want to be your
dearest friend.
6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you
can't see from where you are. Have faith in
Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me;
you wouldn't want the view from My eyes.
I will continue to care for you, watch over you,
and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me.
Although I have a much bigger task than you,
it seems as if you have so much trouble just
doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?
7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were
only two years old. When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are
less fortunate than you. Share your joy with
those who need encouragement. Share your
laughter with those who haven't heard any in
such a long time. Share your tears with those
who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith
with those who have none.
8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime
you could have so many diverse experiences.
You grow from a child to an adult, have children,
change jobs many times, learn many trades,
travel to so many places, meet thousands
of people, and experience so much. How can
you be so impatient then when it takes Me
a little longer than you expect to handle
something on My to-do-list? Trust in My
timing, for My timing is perfect. Just
because I created the entire universe in
only six days, everyone thinks I should
always rush, rush, rush.
9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just
as much as I love you. They may not dress
like you, or talk like you, or live the same way
you do, but I still love you all. Please try
to get along, for My sake. I created each
of you different in some way. It would be
too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.
10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not
love yourself? You were created by me for
one reason only -- to be loved, and to love
in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me.
Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.
It makes My heart ache when I see you
so angry with yourself when things go
wrong. You are very precious to me.
Don't ever forget.....
Touch someone with your love.
Rather than focus upon the thorns of life,
smell the roses and count your blessings!
no idea who wrote it, but I was so touched
by it, that I had to share it with you.
I hope that you will be blessed by
it and will share it with others.
People are made to be loved and things are made to be used.
The confusion is in the world because people are being used and things are being loved.
Ten Guidelines From God
Effective Immediately,
please be aware that there are changes YOU need
to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be
completed in order that I may fulfill My promises
to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in
this life. I apologize for any inconvenience,
but after all that I am doing, this seems very
little to ask of you. Please, follow
these 10 guidelines
1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit
and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here
to take all your burdens and carry them for you?
Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little
thing that comes your way?
2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it
on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY
to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care
of the problem. I can't help you until you turn
it over to Me. And although My to-do-list
is long, I am after all... God. I can take care
of anything you put into My hands. In fact,
if the truth were ever really known, I take
care of a lot of things for you that you never
even realize.
3. TRUST ME:
Once you've given your burdens to Me,
quit trying to take them back. Trust in
Me. Have the faith that I will take care of
all your needs, your problems and your trials.
Problems with the kids? Put them on My list.
Problem with finances? Put it on My list.
Problems with your emotional roller coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list. I want to
help you. All you have to do is ask.
4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say,
"Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think
I can handle it from here." Why do you think
you are feeling stronger now? It's simple.
You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking
care of them. I also renew your strength
and cover you in my peace. Don't you
know that if I give you these problems back,
you will be right back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about
them. Just let Me do my job.
5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy.
Forget the worry and the fretting because
you know I'm in control. But there's one
thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't
forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU!
I want to hear your voice. I want you to
include Me in on the things going on in your life.
I want to hear you talk about your friends
and family. Prayer is simply you having
a conversation with Me. I want to be your
dearest friend.
6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you
can't see from where you are. Have faith in
Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me;
you wouldn't want the view from My eyes.
I will continue to care for you, watch over you,
and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me.
Although I have a much bigger task than you,
it seems as if you have so much trouble just
doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?
7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were
only two years old. When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are
less fortunate than you. Share your joy with
those who need encouragement. Share your
laughter with those who haven't heard any in
such a long time. Share your tears with those
who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith
with those who have none.
8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime
you could have so many diverse experiences.
You grow from a child to an adult, have children,
change jobs many times, learn many trades,
travel to so many places, meet thousands
of people, and experience so much. How can
you be so impatient then when it takes Me
a little longer than you expect to handle
something on My to-do-list? Trust in My
timing, for My timing is perfect. Just
because I created the entire universe in
only six days, everyone thinks I should
always rush, rush, rush.
9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just
as much as I love you. They may not dress
like you, or talk like you, or live the same way
you do, but I still love you all. Please try
to get along, for My sake. I created each
of you different in some way. It would be
too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.
10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not
love yourself? You were created by me for
one reason only -- to be loved, and to love
in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me.
Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.
It makes My heart ache when I see you
so angry with yourself when things go
wrong. You are very precious to me.
Don't ever forget.....
Touch someone with your love.
Rather than focus upon the thorns of life,
smell the roses and count your blessings!
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