[A PASSING MOMENT]
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A Message From Your Heart:
“Just stop. Don`t expect anything and let it go. If you get any closer, you will be extremely vulnerable. If you continue to open yourself up more, you will not be able to sew the pieces back together when they fall. You`ve gotten close enough and now it`s time to take a step back. Take that step back and rewind. There`s no point anymore, so just stay where you`re at. If it seems like things continue to mess with you, then start pushing them away. All your life you`ve been good at pushing the things that are closer to you away and you never gave them a chance to stay and understand, but it`s okay because why change your strategy when things will eventually end up being fine. Take my word and just stop it here.”
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Is that really a strategy though?
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“Have you ever thought about being a raindrop?”
Someone once asked me that, but at that time, I didnt know how to answer them. It was a question that definitely threw me off guard, but a concept that was very intriguing to me. Now every time it rains, I think back to this question and ask myself what it would be like to be a raindrop. When I was sitting in my car last night, I really began to think about this question more.
Raindrop- (n)1. A drop of rain
A raindrop is defined as nothing more than just a part of something bigger. As simple as the definition is, it really isn’t; at least to me it isn’t. When I thought about it a little more, a raindrop is like a person because a person doesn’t make up the world, it’s just one thing that contributes to the world as a whole, just like how a raindrop doesn’t make up rain, but instead it’s just a small part of the rain. The funny thing about raindrops are that the ones that eagerly fall first are the ones that end up falling alone and landing on the ground the hardest. I wonder if it hurts for the raindrops, but nonetheless, i’m sure it would be a nice feeling to just let everything go and fall into place.
The other amazing thing I came to realize about raindrops is that when they do fall, they might not end up at where they want to be, but they’ll eventually stick to the ones around them. It’s interesting because when the raindrops are alone, things are not as blurry, but when they combine with other raindrops, most of the time, it becomes a blurry sight. Often, we tend to get lost in the things we do and that’s when we lose sight of the reason and the very purpose of why we do it.
But isn’t it nice to just lose yourself in the blurriness of all things?
Because then you can just lose yourself in thought and eventually, you’ll realize that you’ve been staring at nothing but a blurry canvas; It’s at that point that you’ll realize and start looking at things from a closer perspective. I’m sure God likes it when I do that; to observe things from a closer point of view and observe the beauty He created. There’s never a doubt in my mind that the blurry path I’m taking right now is probably the one that He wants me to be on and I’m not worried anymore. I was before I sat down in my car and watched the raindrops fall, but not after thinking so much about it. Even though I may be one little raindrop in this rainstorm, there’s no doubt in my mind that He will guide me in my path and in all that I do.
Even if the roads are blocked and the windows are blurred, I’m sure He’ll be there to wipe away the blurriness, just like what He promised us in Revelation|21.4
“He will comfort me Himself, wiping the tears from my eyes.”
…and this really comforts me because I know that this isn’t just
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“LETTERS FROM APRIL”
(EXCERPT)…I can’t tell if this is real or not. Everyday it seems as if though it is fake, like it is a temporary thing. I can’t tell if I’m living in the real world or if I’m dreaming, but the one thing that makes me realize this is all real is the thing that’s holding me back. No doubt you bring endless happiness to me, but I still wonder ‘why?’ It doesn’t mean that I dont like you, it just means that you’ll have to give me time to let it all sink in.
—April
just bits and pieces from Letters from April. it’s hard to read, but i’m slowly taking the time out to understand it.
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L.F.A - (EXCERPTS)
…Although the time has passed by quickly, these letters that contains my feelings will never change(p.112)…just hope you know I will never stop caring for you, no matter how far of a distance you are from me. I wish I can be where you are at so I can lend a hand, but I know I can’t because you are out there helping people and making a difference in their lives by sacrificing your own(p.123)…amazing is what you are and you don’t even know it yet or maybe you haven’t accepted it yet, but I know you will eventually…can’t wait until the day you board and fly back home because it will be a happy and comforting feeling(p.210)…I can’t wait for your next letter, so I hope to hear from you soon. Take care & please be careful with the fires.
Sincerely,
April.a few more excerpts from Letters from April. I’m on my way to the end, but I just have to get through a few more chapters. Some of the letters are still confusing to me because some are hard to read, but I’m slowly piecing the missing words together :)
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Christmas 2010
As I sit here & blog, I am reminded that Christmas is the same for me every year, no big family celebration, no big dinner or big plans, just a simple everyday dinner with my family. My Christmas’ are not fabulous or extravagant. They are not full of glamor or traditions, but I still cherish them regardless. Even though sometimes I wish for an eventful Christmas or a Christmas filled with loud voices, laughter & singing, most of mine are not, but that’s okay because they are MY Christmas’.
You see, Christmas isn’t about the lights, trees, presents or food. Christmas is about spending time with the ones you love & the ones that are important to you. It’s about enjoying the simpler things, like the comfort & warmth that fills your heart when you spend it with the ones you love, rather than the materialistic things & that’s what everyone tends to forget. This year, it seems like presents & money have been the thing that’s been on most people’s minds. They’ve been constantly worried & stressed out about finding the best & perfect presents for people that they forgot about one thing; we already have the BEST & PERFECT present, His name is Jesus. And it’s funny because everyone forgets the main reason why we celebrate Christmas, it’s because of the birth of Christ. The day He was born, there were no fancy lights, no glamorous decorations, no spectacular presents and no huge feast. That day, He was born in a manger, with practically no lights and no huge celebration. His birth day was nothing spectacular, just a simple & humble day spent with the people who loved Him; His family.
This year, some of my friends, whom I practically consider as my family anyways, & I have decided not to buy each other presents, but instead, spend quality time with each other over cooking and eating dinner and watching a movie on Christmas Eve. To be honest, it’s a nice feeling to not have to worry about what to buy another person and whether or not that person will like the gift. Instead of spending all that money and time into worrying about gifts and presents, I spent it on quality time with some of the people I love (: I do wish that I could’ve spent my Christmas with a few more of my closer friends, but I know I always cherish the times I spend with them anyways.
But anyways, Christmas is a time to celebrate & be happy & to be honest, I am. This Christmas, I’ve received the best present of all, the reminder that I am truly blessed with the many wonderful people in my life. And even though there are & will always be plenty of ups & downs and bumps & obstacles in the road, we’ll always get through them TOGETHER because I value every single person in my life. I don’t want to lose a single person because they are the gifts God has blessed me with & I cherish every one of them <3
so don’t let [Another Passing Moment] pass you by, spend your time wisely with the people you love & indulge in every moment of it.
wishing everyone a
Merry Christmas (:
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LAST DAY: 2010
I remember the first day of 2010. It involved a hotpot dinner @ Kathy’s, some drinks to celebrate the moment it became 2010, a game called “BANG” and a few good & close friends. The year itself was pretty interesting and definitely a memorable one, but of course there are some memories I wish didnt happen. For me, 2010 definitely had it’s ups and downs, but I wouldn`t want to change a moment of it because these experiences and memories have helped me grow as a person. I experienced many new things, went and explored many new places and I even met and became friends with a lot more people.
It’s funny because I always hate the last day of the year. I guess it’s just because I always think back to all the things that happened in that year and wonder about where the time has gone. I always say to myself on the last of the year “another year has gone by already” and I’m always a bit sad because I wish time didnt fly by so quickly. Another reason why I hate the New Year’s eve is because most of the time, I dont want to leave behind a good year, especially a year where I had so many fond memories. I also don’t like going into the new year because I dont know what to expect and that’s a good and a bad thing, but I just dont like going into the unknown and I dont like waiting for things to happen. BUT, I guess if 2011 is going to be just as good or maybe even better than 2010, then I can’t wait! I wonder what’s going to happen in 2011 because I know there will be A LOT of changes and that’s something I know for sure.
Every year, people always use New Years as a time to change themselves and I’ve done that before too, but this coming year, I want to do something different. Instead of wanting to change myself, I want to improve myself. To change one-self means to be someone else, to not be themselves, to be different. I can’t and I dont want to change myself for anyone or any reason because I love the way I am, but to improve myself is to touch-up on some of the imperfections in my life. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that I’m going to try to make my life perfect because there is no such thing, I’m just say that I would like to touch up some areas in my life, like reprioritizing my priorities or cleaning that mess in my room/closet (:
I’m actually starting to get a little nervous and a little excited for 2011 because I am hoping that it’ll turn out better than 2010, but I am sad that 2010 is coming to an end because there were so many fond memories that I hold dear and I’m not sure if I’m willing to move on with them yet. I guess it’s just a comforting notion that keeping me grounded in 2010, but I’m willing to move on to 2011 as along as I start it off right with the things and people that matter the most to me.
I’m going to end this the right way & with no regretsbecause nothing’s going to hold me down.So let’s make this the best last day of 2010!
cheers (:
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UnknownUnknown172PlaysHillsong United - From the Inside Out
**Dedicated to a friend of mine. Be strong & keep going. No matter how many times you’ve failed, things will work out & all will be well. Just you wait & see (:A thousand times I’ve failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble againStill I’m caught in your grace…
…Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself in bringing you praise…I started off my day with a lot on my mind. I woke up with a sad feeling from a dream I had and to be honest, I wasn’t bothered by the sadness that I was feeling because it quickly disappeared, but a thought was the thing that was lingering afterwards. That one thought soon turned into many thoughts and soon I was trying to unknot all these ideas in my head just as I was getting ready for church & on my drive down to church. It’s funny because I knew I always had a lot of things to think about, but it’s been a while since I’ve felt so overwhelmed with so much to think about. It really takes a lot out of you, physically, emotionally & mentally, when you choose to deal with things on your own & my thoughts are the one thing I feel like I have to deal with on my own.
So as I entered church late today, I walked in to hear the past half of the message that was given. Still being so absorbed in my thoughts & feeling so overwhelmed & ready to give up, break down & just crawl back into the comfort of my own bed & corner, I wasn’t really listening to some of the stuff that was being said. It wasn’t until I actually read, not looked or stared at, but actually READ the words that were taken from a passage in the bible & projected in front of me that I realized what was being said.
7 …Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
The last sentence was the main thing that stuck to me.
For when I am weak, then I am strong
I dont know why, but this was the one thing I remembered & that stuck with me from today’s message. It’s funny because I was so consumed by this phrase that all the things that had invaded my mind were completely thrown out & replaced with this ONE phrase. I asked myself over & over again, “What does it mean?” and the final answer that I came up with was this: If you are at the lowest of lows, then the only way to go is up. When you are weak, yes, you are vunerable & delicate, just like clay. Clay is a dirty, muddy and flimsy substance, you have to build it up and form it with your own hands. Every little dent and curve you put on there is created and molded by your own experienced hands, but depending on the person, you can keep the clay in its ugly color or liven it up with some decoration & color. Of course, in order for the clay to officially become something strong and full of purpose, it has to endure hardship and bake in the blazing hot kiln. Once it’s time, the clay will emerge out of the kiln much stronger, sturdier and more stable than before.
I don’t know why or how I came up with this metaphor, but it really helped bring my mind back down to Earth. It reminded me that I am only one person, with one mind, one heart and one life. I can only do and think about so much and yes, I do think about a lot of things. I think about my life and my purpose for it, my friends and family and the problems that surrounds them, the struggle and fight that I have to put up with all the other things & people around me, but that doesn’t mean I’m weak. This phrase also made me realize that I am not always strong & maybe I’m at a weak point in my life right now, who knows? But if I am at that point in my life, that doesn’t mean that I will continue to be. When I thought back to the main things that were bugging me this morning, they were mainly about my purpose in life and where I stood now and what I was going to do next. I haven’t exactly found the answer yet and I’m still searching for it. I still feel like a wanderer though, weak, thirsty and hungry, but after today’s message, I feel a little more satisfied. I may not always remember, but I know I can be weak mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually; However, I know I can be strong too & right now, after leaving church this morning, I was reminded of how strong I am. I may stumble, bruise and get cut, but I am strong enough that I will not break.
Afterall, this is just [Another Passing Moment]
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HONESTY&TRUST.
“Be honest with yourself, but more importantly, be honest with me & get over yourself”
The one thing I hate the most & that I can’t stand the most of is when people are lying to me, especially when I obviously know what’s going on. Of course i’m still this carefree girl who has random ADD moments, but trust me, I know what’s going on. Don’t take my carefree side for granted & don’t just assume things about me. I can take whatever you have to tell me or throw at me because I know I’ll still be standing at the end of it all. I hate it when people assume that I’d take things the wrong way or when they think they can sugar coat everything for me. I’m not a kid anymore, so i don’t need you to cut things short and simplify them for me because I can put the puzzle together myself. If you said you’re going to do something, then stick to it & put some effort in to it because I’m sick & tired of doing everything for you on my behalf. You are independent too & you said so yourself that you were going to make an effort, but right now, your efforts have shown me nothing.
To be honest, I hate it when you assume that there’s a hidden agenda to the things people do for you & yes, I admit that I used to think like that too, but I’ve learned to give people a chance because there are some people out there who actually really care about you & are genuinely trying to make an effort to help the situation without any personal gain. If we really are good/close friends, then you should be straight up honest, truthful & open with me because of the fact that we’ve been through so much together. I know trust is one of the main reasons for all of this and i’m not saying that trust is given away like free candy, but you would think that after everything we’ve been through, we would’ve built some sort of understanding & trust. It’s sad because I’m really starting to wonder if this is all worth it & if I should just live my life with one-less person in it because that would be the easiest way out. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT?! I’m not going to because that’s probably what you’re doing & i’m not willing to let it go without a fight, whether physical or verbal, until I feel like I’ve fully done & said my part, i’m not going to give up. I just wanted you to know that if you cared at all, even if it’s just a speck of care, that you’ll just cut to the chase & tell me your situation because I much rather you be straight up honest with me, than beat around the bushes.
Lastly, if reading all of this hasn’t hit you already, then let me tell you this: I am here because I still care. If I didn’t care, if I wanted to give up and throw everything away, I wouldn’t be here right now trying so hard. Even if you’re willing to throw everything away, I just want to let you know that I not only value you because you are my friend, but I value you as an individual with your own identity, as a person dealing with your own habits, experiences & hardships, and as a living being with your own feelings & emotions. I don’t look down on you, so I just please ask that you don’t look down on me & water everything down for me. Get over any thoughts or assumptions you might have of me & just ask me and tell me things that you want to know or want me to know. I’m not asking for your friendship anymore because if you want to establish that with me, then you will. All I’m asking is for you to just know how I feel about this, even though I know this might not be [A Passing Moment].
I’m sorry.
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NORMAL.
Good morning has a new meaning to me now.
Today was definitely a good morning. Reset button has been pushed & things are finally getting back to normal. I’m happy that the storm has passed & i’m glad that there will be no more “sorries” (:
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UnknownUnknown342PlaysI know I said there wouldn’t be anymore ‘sorries,’ but I just had to put one last one up:
Sorry this all ever happened, but I thanked & continue to thank God everyday for you, even when there was a storm. Now that it’s over & things are hopefully going to grow & get better, i’m glad we’re still friends (: I never want & wanted to lose you, nor do I ever want to have the thought of losing you again. I’m glad we worked things out & it’s good to be able to talk again!
through thick & thin,
we’ll always friends & you know it <3[But I’m pretty sure we made that very clear already. Oh & the song, remember the first time we heard it? haha. priceless (: ]
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![A Message From Your Heart:
“Just stop. Don`t expect anything and let it go. If you get any closer, you will be extremely vulnerable. If you continue to open yourself up more, you will not be able to sew the pieces back together when they fall. You`ve gotten close enough and now it`s time to take a step back. Take that step back and rewind. There`s no point anymore, so just stay where you`re at. If it seems like things continue to mess with you, then start pushing them away. All your life you`ve been good at pushing the things that are closer to you away and you never gave them a chance to stay and understand, but it`s okay because why change your strategy when things will eventually end up being fine. Take my word and just stop it here.”
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Is that really a strategy though?](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lasj77y2nl1qa7zwco1_500.jpg)
![“Have you ever thought about being a raindrop?”
Someone once asked me that, but at that time, I didnt know how to answer them. It was a question that definitely threw me off guard, but a concept that was very intriguing to me. Now every time it rains, I think back to this question and ask myself what it would be like to be a raindrop. When I was sitting in my car last night, I really began to think about this question more.
Raindrop- (n)1. A drop of rain
A raindrop is defined as nothing more than just a part of something bigger. As simple as the definition is, it really isn’t; at least to me it isn’t. When I thought about it a little more, a raindrop is like a person because a person doesn’t make up the world, it’s just one thing that contributes to the world as a whole, just like how a raindrop doesn’t make up rain, but instead it’s just a small part of the rain. The funny thing about raindrops are that the ones that eagerly fall first are the ones that end up falling alone and landing on the ground the hardest. I wonder if it hurts for the raindrops, but nonetheless, i’m sure it would be a nice feeling to just let everything go and fall into place.
The other amazing thing I came to realize about raindrops is that when they do fall, they might not end up at where they want to be, but they’ll eventually stick to the ones around them. It’s interesting because when the raindrops are alone, things are not as blurry, but when they combine with other raindrops, most of the time, it becomes a blurry sight. Often, we tend to get lost in the things we do and that’s when we lose sight of the reason and the very purpose of why we do it.
But isn’t it nice to just lose yourself in the blurriness of all things?
Because then you can just lose yourself in thought and eventually, you’ll realize that you’ve been staring at nothing but a blurry canvas; It’s at that point that you’ll realize and start looking at things from a closer perspective. I’m sure God likes it when I do that; to observe things from a closer point of view and observe the beauty He created. There’s never a doubt in my mind that the blurry path I’m taking right now is probably the one that He wants me to be on and I’m not worried anymore. I was before I sat down in my car and watched the raindrops fall, but not after thinking so much about it. Even though I may be one little raindrop in this rainstorm, there’s no doubt in my mind that He will guide me in my path and in all that I do.
Even if the roads are blocked and the windows are blurred, I’m sure He’ll be there to wipe away the blurriness, just like what He promised us in Revelation|21.4
“He will comfort me Himself, wiping the tears from my eyes.”
…and this really comforts me because I know that this isn’t just[Another Passing Moment]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld6yifuOzd1qa7zwco1_500.png)
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