Care a little bit more. Listen a little bit more. Be present a little bit more. Pure love is an act of service. Continue reading
Category Archives: Service
[Ink Stains] Finding the real meaning of Christmas
Christmas is more than just receiving. It is actually more on giving until our hearts are filled with joy. Continue reading
[Ink Stains] How to deal with your new life season
The last three months have molded me into a woman who is both excited and jittery about 2017. From leading a department in a corporate setting, I unexpectedly turned into an entrepreneur who bravely agreed to journey through the travel industry. Of course, my past 13 months has also been about TDY and how the … Continue reading
[Today] A lesson from the Wizarding world and Omelas
Any measure of success can never justify evils done to achieve it. All of our thoughts, words, and deeds can and do affect anyone and anything around us. This is why higher purpose should be properly rooted in awareness and service – the entire lesson of this institute. Continue reading
[Ink Stains] When life takes you on a detour
Recently, I was in a crossroad between pursuing the comforts of my current profession and starting new ventures. As I recall my childhood dreams, I always wanted to manage my own enterprise. But then communication arts called upon me which led me to pursue the world of media, creatives, and marketing. The experience led me … Continue reading
Finding back your purpose during depression
Mental health is one of the most overlooked conditions in the Philippines. People are accustomed of the taboo that mental illness is about losing sanity where a person cannot think or carry themselves well. They are oftentimes regarded as harmful and in need of care from an institution. Little do we acknowledge that depression is … Continue reading
The value of devotion and commitment
Most of my adventures in the past years are made up of random yeses. From work, to fun, and even to how I was led to join TDY was about a yes while I was trying to fix my life. Earlier this week, I had a short meaningful talk with my marketing team about the … Continue reading
[The Who Goat] True service above positions
Anyone who truly wants to serve would do so regardless of their standing. True service and purpose transcend any kind of position, role, or responsibility: what truly matters is that you are responsible Continue reading
[Books] Spirituality for all
Fr. James J. Martin, S.J.’s book, The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, is a great read for anyone across all walks of life – not just Roman Catholics or Christians – wishing to explore spirituality more deeply. The truths taught by the Jesuit founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola, are universal, timeless, practical, and flexible: a recipe for reaching out to the entire world. Continue reading
The value of inter-faith dialogue and cooperation in higher purpose
I firmly believe that all religions are simply different cultures’ ways to commune with the One God. But more importantly, I also believe that these different systems should not serve as barriers, but rather as opportunities for dialogue, mutual support, cooperation, and moving forward together in the name of higher purpose. Continue reading