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Life sometimes brings us in a situation that really test our ability to prove our self-worth and knowledge to some issue or situation.  And failure to do so means unfair judgment and scrutiny in the eye of those who have high regards to one self.  We should kept in mind the fact that no one has the same capacity to do certain things especially if it requires a certain level of excellence.

Learn to value individual’s self worth and strength by giving our utmost respect to them. We may never know that their uniqueness brings out strength to their character and become weakness to others and vice versa.

I myself is a nobody and only exist in this world not to compete  to anybody but to work on my purpose in life. And that is to serve without asking for any favors and recognitions in return. I’m just doing my job. I always remind myself not to deal to anyone’s business unless the situation demands for my support. I still believe in Lao-Tzu’s principle “When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.”

All Saints Day and All Souls Day

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Days now passed by too fast, without you knowing it; important holidays on the Ber months are coming. One of the events that really get me into is the celebration of all Souls Day on the month of November. The common activity being held for this event alone in our city is the Trick or Treat where parade of costumes highlighted the event for the kids, horror booth exhibit and Halloween concert for the teens.  Filipino cultures are now adopting the western culture of other country in celebrating this event.

While the Feast of All Saints is a day to remember the glories of Heaven and those there, the Feast of All Souls reminds us of our obligations to live holy lives and that there will be purification of the souls of those destined for Heaven. However, most of the time, the real essence of this occasion is often ignored. People merely focused on the commercial side, like the beautification of their love one’s tomb thru expensive mausoleums or decorating expensive flowers, lightning of scented candles, bringing lots of food and drinks and other commercially adopted practices which I think defeat the real purpose of this occasion.

I am not against those practices because I myself want to give my departed love one a descent place for them to be remembered. What I’m trying to point out here is the true value of the occasion should be given more important. Upon death, it is believed that souls have not yet been cleansed of sin.

Praying for souls of loved ones helps to remove the stain of sin, and allow the souls to enter the pearly gates of heaven. Those are the most precious gift that we can give to them on their way to their journey to heaven. Needed a handful of it when time come. Happy Halloween!