ENJOY THE JOURNEY

I shall pass through this world but once,
Any good thing that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it
now and not defer it;
For I shall pass never this way again.
by.... Stephen
Life isn't just about getting to destination,
It's about the jurney... don't think to rush
The journey is the most important part,
What you take from the people you influence and what you learn and experience along the way
The journey is where you find God,
What you learn about Him.
That is what life is all about and if you don't take the time to get to know Him, then you will
miss the meaning of the whole picture.
Things in life aren't at random and they don't happen by accident . There is a wonderful plan
at work and it runs deeper than you know.
God's force flows through life affecting your personal destiny and the destiny of the world you
live in.
Don't fall for the "big bang" lies that there is no purpose and no reason and you don't seem to
be getting anywhere
His plan is on schedule and things are happening exactly when and where He knows they
should. There is a reason for everything.

And You Can Make A Difference

You are under God's care in this journey through life and He loves you.

There is no beauty as striking as His, no power as potent as His, no feelings as stimulating as
His, no words as truthful as His, no stability as sturdy as His, no strength as reliable as His, no
protection as dependable as His, no gifts as perc ious as His, no lov e as enduring as His.

Remember ...
His love for you can never be measured , contained, explained, understood , compared or seen
sometimes
It must be accepted for what it is... the purest, truest love you will ever know

So, don't rush through life putting aside your time with God or enjoying your family and friends,
otherwise you will miss the whole point and all that you accomplish and go through will be for
naught.

Make the most of your journey by learning about Him, seeking Him , discovering Him and
helping and being a light to all those around you.
Before you know it , you'll have arrived at the final stop and He'll be there waiting for you ....

Hope this serves to inspire you, my friends...
felynr

Rat-eating plant discovered in Philippines

POOLE, England, Aug. 17 (UPI)

British scientists said they have discovered a plant in the Philippines that feeds by luring and consuming rats.

Botanists Stewart McPherson and Alastair Robinson said the plant, dubbed Nepenthes attenboroughii after legendary wildlife broadcaster Sir David Attenborough, consumes "whole rats" by luring them into its mouth and dissolving them with acid-like enzymes.

"The plant produces spectacular traps which catch not only insects, but also rodents," McPherson told The Sun in an exclusive interview. "It is remarkable that it remained undiscovered until the 21st century."

McPherson and Robinson said their team found the plant on Mount Victoria after hearing accounts of the shrub's eating habits from missionaries.

"My team and I named it in honor of Sir David whose work has inspired generations toward a better understanding of the beauty and diversity of the natural world," McPherson said.

DAILY PRAYER - AUGUST 27, 2009

Guide us, Lord, to healther lifstyle. Give us the strength to make wise food choices in a nation that is focused on food. Remind us to excrcise regularly and to find the time to relax. Help us to cope with our burdens of worry, anxiety and stress. Enable us to care for our bodies with love. Amen.

OUT OF THE COUNTRY

Second week of September I will be out of the country. Can you guess where I will be going? Surprise!!! Abangan ang susunod na kabanata sa aking pagbabalik. I also planned to go to Sydney in December but when I checked the airfare it is $2,650 and even I am a U.S. citizen authority to travel is required by the Australian Embassy which I also have to pay. Not good to travel to Australia during December as it is Summer there.

Bloggers where are you? Please don't hide. Mike said, his granddaughter is always in the computer. (not so valid reason Mike) Manny said, he forgot his password. Ruben Baluyot said he is not so good in computer. His grandson who is 7 years old and who has more knowledge in computer told him. "Grandpa because you are already old." ha ha ha.

Emma are you already O.K. from your surgery? How about you Generoso, boy, Juanito and the rest. Please post any thing you want to share with us that will make us feel so good. It is a pleasure to read posting in our blogsite every morning before I start my work. Ms. orionjri, how are you now? Hope to see you in January.To Josie, Luz, Ernie, Emma and Ms. orionjri thanks a lot for making our blogsite alive. More posting please.

I'm Sixty and Compounding

I'm Sixty and Compounding

by Dr John C. Maxwell

When I celebrated my sixtieth birthday, I found myself thinking about aging. It seems the older you get, the more life comes into focus. As leaders, aging allows us to separate the important from the unimportant, to appreciate more and reach for less, and to allow those who are younger to step up to the plate and learn their lessons. I look at my life and realize that I’m slowing down. I don’t have the energy I once had, and I simply can’t do as much as I once could. However, I also find that I’m entering a "compounding stage" in my life. I’m profiting from the investments I made when I was younger, and I’m reaping the benefits of decisions I made early in life and continue to manage to this day.

What Is Compounding in My Life?

Relationships

Through the years, I’ve tried to see the best side of people. Looking closely, we can find flaws and defects in every person, but our relationships have a richer quality when we search for strength and beauty in the lives around us. I’ve sought to relate on a heart-to-heart level with those around me. The dreams and passions stored within hearts are powerful keys that can unlock a wealth of potential. To understand the mind of a person, look at what he has already achieved; but to understand the heart of a person, look at what he aspires yet to do. I’ve built bridges with those around me. I’ve stayed connected with others, linked my friends with helpful contacts from my network, and refused to allow conflicts to sabotage my friendships. Opening ourselves to others yields a satisfaction that’s missed when we surround our-selves with defenses. I’ve consistently strived to give more than I receive. Keeping score is for games, not friendships. Avoid feeling entitled when you give, and don’t be too proud to accept when another person acts generously toward you. I’ve tried to live for others. One is a little number, and when we live only for ourselves, we lead small and shallow lives. Selfishness is a destructive disease with unpleasant symptoms.

Influence

Leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less. My focus has been to influence those who are the influ-encers in religion, economics, government, family, media, education and sports. In my early years as a pastor, I had significant influence within church circles, but little else-where. As I’ve grown as a leader, I’ve learned to branch out and add value in additional areas.

Time

At sixty, life begins to resemble a roll of toilet paper—the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes. At fifty-one, a heart attack helped me to understand the precious value of time. Lying in the hospital, I remember thinking I had so much more to do, so much I wanted to give, but I didn’t know how much time I had remaining. Today matters more than we’ll ever know. Each second is a gift, and every day a treasured opportunity.

Perspective

As you get older, time speeds up but life slows down. For example, in football, the decisions of the quarterback determine the effectiveness of the offense. When a quar-terback transitions from college to the pros, he will likely go through a rough stretch as he adjusts to the faster pace of play. However, after a few years of experience, the game "slows down" for him because he is able to speed up his decision making. Aging is similar. Even though everything around you appears to pick up speed, you can process experiences and prioritize what’s important more easily than ever before.

Giving

George Burns said it well: "When you stop giving and offering something to the rest of the world, it’s time to turn out the lights." The worth of our lives comes by what we give. What we keep, we squander. Look for ways to impart value, be generous with encouragement, and hand out hope to those you lead.

Legacy

And most importantly, when you hit sixty, you start to see your legacy being formed. People will summarize your life in one sentence—pick it now! Don’t make your friends and family guess your life’s purpose at your funeral. Start living today the legacy you want to leave. Life is short, history is long. It is up to you to spend your time on pursuits that will outlive you.

More Photos in the Aeta Community

Reaching-out To Our Aeta Brothers

With Nelia and her siblings and nephews, we, Emma and Fred and Julie spent this Sunday going to the "Bayan-Bayanan ng Aeta in Bilolo". It was a different experience for them specifically ,they intimated, because for the past days they have been going around places of interest in Bataan and Subic. They had been at the Dambana ng Kagitingan, Corregidor and some beaches in Bagac and the SBMA tourists destinations.

The trip to the Aeta community was really a different one...the bumpy and narrow road, the unusual open structures which turned out to be the dwelling places of a number of Aeta families and the throng of Aeta children,barefooted and naked.We were told that they were given slippers by Julie Ann Santos,the actress who sponsors their schooling but they don't like to wear them.

We brought some old clothes,candies and chocolates and Nelia and her brothers give some cash for the small infants milk because we witnessed that they are only fed with a mixture of water and brown sugar.

It feels good to reach out to our Aeta brothers even in some little ways .