Ushering towards authentic belief To fully believe in something is not an easy task. The journey to authentic belief requires iterative insighting, that is, we acquire initial insights and (in)validate them, again and again. Authentic belief cannot be directed. Beliefs imposed by another stand on shaky foundations. Thus, the vocation of a leader, manager, or […]
The struggles make us worthy Any kind of pleasure or reward we receive without struggles are typically of lesser meaning to us. It’s tempting to have rewards without earning them, but in the long run, they stunt us from truly growing. Every struggle is an opportunity to grow. The miles are long the weights are […]
In the process of being worthy Are we ever worthy of our positions, accolades, and recognitions? If being worthy means being fully deserving, then this is tricky, because there are a lot of things beyond our control. And it’s highly possible that the rewards we may be enjoying are due to luck, or at least […]
The untold and the unseen Perhaps the purest of good deeds are those that are made private. However, without documentation, how can others determine whether the good deed is really done? Maybe this is where faith inevitably enters. And in a way, there are times when we measure, document, or promote too much – so […]
Insights that touch the spirit Sometimes, there are insights that transform our view of the world. They touch our spirit and compel us to move forward. The challenge is letting ourselves be open to provocations and inspirations, so that maybe, we co-create insights with the Divine. Matthew 16:13-19. For flesh and blood has not revealed […]
Every struggle is an opportunity We can know whether trees are good through their fruits. But for persons and professionals, we rely on inferring character based on a track record of behavior. As humans, we are prone to inconsistency. It is a struggle to be consistently good. But maybe that’s the point of our journey […]
The road is narrow because it is not meant for everybody More than three months into fatherhood and I keep on realizing each day how this is a vocation in itself. It is fulfilling but challenging. A narrow road is a good analogy because traversing this path requires patience and a kind of stillness. Unlike […]
We must take care of ourselves so we can better take care of others Indeed, we cannot give what we don’t have. We cannot viably “fake it til we make it” in the hopes that others won’t catch on. We cannot afford to not practice what we preach. Having my own son has been the […]
Expressing dissent and avoiding echo chambers In today’s landscape where we are prone to fall into echo chambers, we must find a way to not succumb to groupthink and express dissent when appropriate. To dissent does not mean we don’t support our group; rather, it’s an opportunity to steer our group at least to think […]
Fear can be healthy too A reasonable fear is healthy because it keeps us focused on what is essential. It is natural to feel fear especially when overwhelmed, and it is in these moments where faith can help us gain better footing. Luke 1:5-17. The angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the […]