GOD'S BEST and my love affair with nature

Upon reading the article below ( in italized), I was once reminded that everything should be entrusted to Him :D I have this disease of worrying much of the future but God is so brilliant ( that's an understatement, I guess) that He knows His plan for me. Last Sunday's bible reading was a perfect reminder that we must prioritize God  : Matthew 6:33-34

Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,

and all these things will be given you besides.

Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself

I have been blessed, really. I know you are too, even if there are some aspects in your life that's kinda in chaos right now, blessings are still coming in. We all wanted to be a good steward of the gifts and blessings that the Lord  lend us, I hope we will be able to do that!  ^_^

GOD'S BEST

Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone, to have a deep relationship with another, to be loved thoroughly and exclusively.

But to His child, the Lord says: "No, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled, and content with being loved by Me; with giving yourself totally and unreservedly to Me to have an intensely personal relationship with Me alone, discovering that only in Me is your satisfaction to be found.

Only then will you be capable of the most perfect relationship that I have planned for you. "I want you to stop planning, stop wishing, and allow Me to give you the most thrilling plan existing... one that you cannot imagine (Proverbs 3:5-6).

I want you to have the best. Please allow Me to bring it to you. "You just keep watching Me. Keep experiencing the satisfaction that I am. Keep listening and learning the things that I tell you. Just waiting-that's all.

"Don't be anxious. Don't worry. Don't look around at all the things others have gotten or that I have given them. Don't look at all the things you think you want. Just keep looking up to Me. "And then, when I know you are ready, I'll surprise you with a love far wonderful than any you would dream of. You see, I'm working at this moment to have you both ready at the same time. Until you are satisfied exclusively with Me, and the life I've given you, you won't be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with Me.

"Dear one, I want you to have this most wonderful love, I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your relationship with Me, and to enjoy materially and concretely the everlasting union of beauty, perfection, and love that I offer you with myself. "Know that I love you utterly. Be satisfied in Me."

Author Unknown

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Which reminded me also of a perfect gift He gave me when I was on my first solo back packing trip in Marinduque :

Palad Island is somewhere near  Maniwaya Island ,Marinduque and it  comes out only during low tide and hide itself during high tide. Locals said that it has been raining for days in Marinduque but God manifested His awesomeness again when I was in this majestic place. We sailed at around 6AM - the water is calm and the sunlight is saying hello with a big smile, lo and behold the Palad Island showed itself. Am i Lucky that day? I dont think so.. Im blessed! :)

My Marinduque escapade is long overdue T_T I know I'll find time soon to finish my blog and share this revelry with nature!

PEACEFUL
Lovely Palad Island

6:00AM Perfect Sunrise at the Sta. Cruz , Marinduque Port

riding my hired sailboat, the journey began!

PERSEVERANCE
locals already sailing for the day's work

PATIENCE
one fine morning in Maniwaya Island

Astral Voyage

I just had a dream.

I don’t know if I have to categorize it as an awful one or something that I really wanted to happen in real life.

In my dream, I am going back to Marinduque, and I have to catch the last vessel. Suddenly someone called my name, the sweetest bawl I could ever hear. I turned around and saw the traveler’s face. I can’t believe whom I just saw; I must be really dreaming – level 3.

He was in a hurry, tears falling heavily on his face. I want to wipe it away but it seems those tears were so far away. It was visible to the eyes yet invisible to the hands.  He pronounced the most excellent words I would like to hear and I found myself weeping in joy. He wanted to join me on my voyage back to paradise.

But wait, he needs to acquire his ticket first! He told me to wait for him as he gets one. He dissolved in the crowd as I wait patiently.

Hours, days, years? I don’t know how long I waited. I am aware this is a dream so things are kinda blurry. There I was still waiting for his return until the sound of my alarm awakened my senses. I never usually wakes up with one alarm clock, it should be at least three but what in the hell is happening? I am being pulled back to reality. I can see myself dissolving out of the dream, my feet first then my legs, my arms. I am struggling and I believe I heard myself said “ WAIT, he hasn’t come back yet!” but no one seems to listen. I am coming back up to reality.

Darkness. Then I saw the ceiling, tears running down my face. I closed my eyes, really hard. I have this ability of going back in my dreams where I last left. Minutes passed but I can now hear the sound of the bell – the school in front of my home is now open. I can hear some birds saying their morning tweets, the wings of the fan moving faster. Damn it! I can’t go back. I feel so helpless.

I was tired. Really tired.

PROJECT HEART UPDATE 1 & 2

I'm using my tumblr account for the blow by blow update, here's the congested one :)

PROJECT HEART UPDATE #1

Yes, yes… everyday I’m getting more excited with my first backpacking trip ^^ - and when i say backpacking I will just explore explore explore beautiful places. For this trip„ I’ll be by myself.. you know some soul searching wanna be on the house!

5 days… I will make the best out of my stay at the center of the Philippines, that lil heart shape island you see above.

I got my map, the most decent I can get for the meantime. I just wanna get hold and stare at the island, makes me feel big to conquer it. hahaha

I’ll be away from Nov. 22 to 26, 2010. As early as now I’m already ecstatic in preparing with the help of few folks of mine - dongsaeng Thea, My mom and her connections in Marinduque, the many travelblogs on the net especially this one. They usually say be prepared but I wanna surprise myself too when I get to the island.

Im now into my xls file of costing, to dos,itinerary etc., so much for a first timer ayt? hihihihih more updates to come!

PROJECT HEART UPDATE # 2

Yez! Im on my way :D got my plane ticket already with the help of dongsaeng Thea. It’s a one way ticket my friends- I’m gonna take the RORO( Roll on/roll off) back to Manila on the 26th ^^
a note I received from God -In this world, you’re not a tourist. You’re a pilgrim. The difference is as wide as the Pacific Ocean. Tourists search for fun. Pilgrims search for me.

PROJECT HEART UPDATE 1 & 2

I'm using my tumblr account for the blow by blow update, here's the congested one :)

PROJECT HEART UPDATE #1

Yes, yes… everyday I’m getting more excited with my first backpacking trip ^^ - and when i say backpacking I will just explore explore explore beautiful places. For this trip„ I’ll be by myself.. you know some soul searching wanna be on the house!

5 days… I will make the best out of my stay at the center of the Philippines, that lil heart shape island you see above. 

I got my map, the most decent I can get for the meantime. I just wanna get hold and stare at the island, makes me feel big to conquer it. hahaha

I’ll be away from Nov. 22 to 26, 2010. As early as now I’m already ecstatic in preparing with the help of few folks of mine - dongsaeng Thea, My mom and her connections in Marinduque, the many travelblogs on the net especially this one. They usually say be prepared but I wanna surprise myself too when  I get to the island.

Im now into my xls file of costing, to dos,itinerary etc., so much for a first timer ayt? hihihihih more updates to come! 

PROJECT HEART UPDATE # 2 

Yez! Im on my way :D got my plane ticket already with the help of dongsaeng Thea. It’s a one way ticket my friends- I’m gonna take the RORO ( Roll on/roll off) back to Manila on the 26th ^^
a note I received from God - In this world, you’re not a tourist. You’re a pilgrim. The difference is as wide as the Pacific Ocean. Tourists search for fun. Pilgrims search for me.

I'll fly away ^^

In my quest as a freelancer and an entrepreneur which will officially starts this November (meaning i'll no longer have my day J.O.B yibaa!), I would like to spend some time ala lonelyplanet/ retreat in a far away land, somewhere I have never been to! Well, I would love to go to Boracay or Palawan but Ive been to these places already ( would love to go back or live there if given the chance though- it's a haven baby!) 

Going back, I need to decide because I also wanted to go to HongKong,Macau, Camiguin, Bohol, Marinduque or Batanes ( and some other 40+ countries and all the beautiful places in the Philippines) My donsgaeng Thea told me an idea from her friend : "write the names of the places you want to go to, lagay mo sa fishbowl or any bowl tapos pick one to know where you're meant to go! ;) magic! haha!"I am not a fan of pure luck but I guess there's nothing wrong to try this idea. Tada...I will be exploring.. MARINDUQUE!

I fell in love with Greece ( the pictures, videos and stories) but since my pocket can't afford a trip to Santorini yet, Bellaroca in Marinduque is an option for now to visit ( just a disclaimer,I'm not staying at this resort though, it will definitely put holes on my pocket.. hahaha). I just started searching the net for places to go to in this city, some said it is a more affordable version of Boracay and Palawan, white beaches is a check too! Recently it was even featured on CNN as one of the next gen tourist spots ( click here for the article) I will probably be staying in Boac! I'll be updating this blog soon for this packing trip!oh do i have a date? yes.. Nov.23-26,2010. yeah baby!

Isn't;it a wonder? Marinduque is a heart-shaped island and is also the center of the Philippines. God intended me to visit the place and appreciate it's unspoiled flora and fauna, perhaps my journey to the center of my heart ( yun naman!)

I'll fly away ^^

In my quest as a freelancer and an entrepreneur which will officially starts this November (meaning i'll no longer have my day J.O.B yibaa!), I would like to spend some time ala lonelyplanet/ retreat in a far away land, somewhere I have never been to! Well, I would love to go to Boracay or Palawan but Ive been to these places already ( would love to go back or live there if given the chance though- it's a haven baby!)
Going back, I need to decide because I also wanted to go to HongKong,Macau, Camiguin, Bohol, or Batanes ( and some other 40+ countries and all the beautiful places in the Philippines) My donsgaeng Thea told me an idea from her friend : " write the names of the places you want to go to, lagay mo sa fishbowl or any bowl tapos pick one to know where you're meant to go! ;) magic! haha!" I am not a fan of pure luck but I guess there's nothing wrong to try this idea. Tada...I will be exploring.. MARINDUQUE!

I fell in love with Greece ( the pictures, videos and stories) but since my pocket can't afford a trip to Santorini yet, Bellaroca in Marinduque is an option for now to visit ( just a disclaimer, I'm not staying at this resort though, it will definitely put holes on my pocket.. hahaha). I just started searching the net for places to go to in this city, some said it is a more affordable version of Boracay and Palawan, white beaches is a check too! Recently it was even featured on CNN as one of the next gen tourist spots ( click here for the article) I will probably be staying in Boac on my first night then explore the beaches and stay on a couple of resorts like in Gasan and Torrijos! I'll be updating this blog soon for this packing trip! oh do i have a date? yes.. Nov.23-26,2010  November 22-26, 2010. *yeah baby!* <- No flight schedule on Tuesdays so I need to move my departure on an earlier date, har har har - that's an advantage!

Isn't it a wonder? Marinduque is a heart-shaped island and is also  the center of the Philippines. God intended me to visit the place and appreciate its unspoiled flora and fauna, perhaps my journey to the center of my heart ( yun naman!)

I'm gonna call this PROJECT: HEART