There is always a need for Plan B Even the best laid plans can go awry, whether due to unforeseen circumstances, faulty assumptions, or simple bad luck. Having a backup plan provides a safety net when Plan A falls through. It’s wise to prepare alternatives to mitigate risks and adapt when conditions change. —Matthew 25:1-13. […]
At peace yet alert: Another reflection on flow Finding a balance between peacefulness and alertness can lead us to peak performance. When we are at peace, fully present in the moment, we have a sense of calm and focus. Our minds are not distracted by worries about the past or future. We feel centered and […]
“Hugot” and authenticity Flourishing as human beings requires that we be open and honest with ourselves and others. Often we keep our true feelings bottled up inside, afraid to let our vulnerabilities show. However, it is precisely when we can bring our innermost thoughts to the surface that we begin to flourish. This is why […]
The responsibility of trying to be right The responsibility of trying to be right is indeed heavy. When we strive for truth and accuracy, we open ourselves up to being wrong and making mistakes. It can feel daunting to take a stand on issues or make definitive claims, knowing that we may have to retract […]
Illusions and veering away from authenticity We went to the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Manaoag today. We were able to attend the Holy Mass scheduled on 10:30am. The homily (I am sorry I cannot recall the name of the priest) was about illusions – how we tend to use tricks and appearances to […]
Discovering our own voice Sometimes we wonder – what is the point of knowing for ourselves when others have written so much about something? Perhaps the point is internalizing learning and discovery in a way that we are predisposed to grow and flourish. Nothing can beat personal eureka moments compared with passively receiving boring maxims […]
On the burden that teachers carry and the responsibility of students Teachers, especially those who take it very seriously, are pressured to be role models. I have read my students grapple with “impostor syndrome” – and I think that teachers grapple with this so much more. We are always trying to convince ourselves that we […]
Discerning God’s will In today’s CFC prayer assembly, our topic is about trying to know God’s will for us. This is always relevant yet always difficult to understand. As someone in the field of management and organization trying to reconcile spirituality wity my profession, it is necessary for me to concretize what it practically means […]
Avoiding duplicity and pursuing authenticity It is indeed a great challenge in life to avoid duplicity and find authenticity that is integrated and consistent across all aspects of our lives. On one hand, it is easy to compartmentalize our various roles – as a parent, spouse, employee, friend – and act differently in each context. […]
When we perceive that the good fortune of others is unfair to us It is easy to fall into the trap of greed and envy when we measure our lives against the good fortune of others. If a neighbor wins the lottery or inherits a small fortune, we may think life has treated us unfairly […]