The Fruits of my Thoughts

Sentimental? I guess so. Confused? Likely. Down? Maybe. I like to do a lot of thinking and perhaps a bit of brooding. But anyway, these are some things I happened to write in times like these. They're written during different days and in different moods. Some of these are quotes I happened to like or are in line with how I feel that day. Here are bits of thoughts that spring from my ever-bizarre mind.

"If a book was all it took to remember you, I'd carry one everyday." - me.

(It was taken from another quote, originally having flowers as its subject, but I like books and I guess that would be more effective for me to remember people. ^__^)

"I'd like to be alone,

But sometimes I don't

I rarely have mood swings

But now's an exception

As I curl around my bed

My thoughts confused and unread

I wondered if someone cared

Enough to take me out of the dark."

-me-

(Surely you can tell that my mind was quite boggled when I wrote this. I don't remember much, as this was written about two years back, but I knew that I was upset over something during this time.)

"To think about the end will feel like a hundred years has passed but to not think about it at all is like reaching that point in the blink of an eye."

(I got this quote from my best friend, Nikki. This quote comes to my mind whenever I think that I dwell too much on the end rather than journey it takes to get there. We sometimes wish for time to go fast, but sometimes it is what makes the wait even longer.)

"Believe in your dreams, not in your depressing thoughts. Feed your faith. Starve your doubts. Always remember tough times never last. But tough people do."

(This is one of the many quotes that I receive in my cellphone. But I do find it inspiring. Depression can bring us down, but the solution or some form of comfort may not be too far away. Better if you know exactly where to look. ^_^ Faith is powerful, if you find it in your heart to truly believe that things will work its way right eventually. And it's a relief to oneself to know that your trust isn't wasted when it works.~ Finally, strength. It is what is usually tested in us during difficult times. It measures how long we last, and how easily we break during pressure. I believe that strength is in all of us, if we just have the courage to use it wisely. In this world full of challenges that come our way, we have to have the strength to face it all and last. It will always be a great relief to have passed a raging storm.)

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These are four of my thoughts. I might post more later on. If I get more sentimental, that is.~

The Simplest Thing to Remember during Christmas: Jesus

Before I begin to elaborate on the point of my article, I'd like to share this text message that I've received recently:

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Jesus and Santa Claus talking...

Jesus: alam mo, naiinggit ako sa iyo..

Santa: bakit naman?

Jesus: kasi ikaw ang inaabangan nila sa birthday ko.

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Sad reality, is it not? Somehow when we try to evaluate ourselves, this sometimes becomes the case. We come to expect the wrong person when Christmas comes, and we might forget that Christmas isn't all about getting the most gifts. That's why we must always keep in mind the core reason why we do celebrate Christmas. The point is not in feasts, not in Santa Claus giving us gifts through our chimneys nor in artfully decorating our homes for the season, they are merely part of the celebration, or I'd prefer to call it the 'decorations' for the occasion.

Looking at our present time, there are so many distractions that tend to sidetrack us from our intended purpose. Such is the modern world in which we live in. Things are becoming less simpler than they were before. There are so many things that require a lot of procedures before they are accomplished. And we are often caught in the complexity of it all. Christmas trees, decorations, Santa Claus, caroling, exchange-gifts and others are part of our yearly Christmas tradition. And because Christmas is understood to be a joyous and festive event, we go around putting up and preparing all these things. Indeed, they brighten up the occasion and add so much life to it. Then again, that's not the point entirely. Remember to focus on the source of the light, not its glow.

We celebrate Christmas for a very very important reason, and that is the Birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. He is the One who died for our sins, the One whom we call on when we are troubled, and it is He who must be kept alive in our hearts, most especially during the Christmas season. His birth signifies the salvation of mankind, our cleansing from earthly sins. He is Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

And that's the bottom line. It all comes down in remembering the birth of a little child who was to become our Saviour, born in simplicity, laid in a manger. It was this moment when the angels sang choirs in the skies, and Three Wise Men came to find Jesus to give him gifts and acknowledge him as King and as the Son of God. Jesus is the core reason why we all celebrate Christmas. The one whom the banquet must be prepared for.

I do enjoy all the festivities of Christmas; the bright and colorful lights, the Christmas trees, the decorations, the carolers, the Noche Buena, Nine Mornings, Santa Claus and the reindeers too. I guess everyone does. A pat on the back, cheering up a sad friend, greetings of 'Merry Christmas', simple exchange of gifts, completing the Nine Mornings and family time surely gives the Christmas season its 'magic'. In the midst of it all, we should remember that we do these things because we share the love that God gave us, we share our happiness with others, and most of all because we celebrate the birth of that little child who is Jesus, our Saviour.

It doesn't matter what amount money we spend during this season, because as everyone knows, true happiness is intangible but heartfelt. The simple joys we give each other out of love, with money spent or not, is our way of preparing ourselves for His coming. It is what should be remembered and treasured in our hearts, and that's when the happiness and magic of Christmas is truly seen and felt.

Song of the Day

My Song of the Day:

You and Me by Lifehouse.

It's been a very tiring day. And the past days as well. I really just wanted to go home and rest, grab a pillow or two, and not wake up till the next morning.

So when I finally got home, I went to my room and flopped down on the bed, wondering what I should do first. I wanted to sleep, but I still had work to do. Schoolwork, of course. But before I bother myself with a bunch of academic-related stuff, I decided to listen to music. Scrolling down on my playlist, I chose 'You and Me' by Lifehouse, just because i felt like it. ^___^

I think the headphones had something to do it(I love the quality of it, how the music comes out from it), but I felt that the song felt so much more alive. Every tone, rhythm, the vocals, well, everything. I already love the song and played it a lot of times, but somehow I felt as if I heard it for the first time and liked it immediately.

So there I was, just listening, and I felt great and relieved somehow. It took me out of my tiredness as of the moment. Now, I feel like I'm ready for the work ahead of me tonight.

Music does work miracles. =)