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Breaking bones during a meal
Eating “adidas” (marinated chicken feet) I have never broken a bone in my body, but eating “adidas” would surely let you. Marinated chicken feet, sautéed until tender, is locally known as “adidas” in the Philippines. The name is derived from… Continue reading
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Shall I linger?
And I look at the pages,One day at a time,sometimes to look great,often times to rhyme,or stir up my brainin a thoughtful climb. Then a page pokes my heart,a knock to my spirit,a whisper so sharp,I tremble to hear it;I’m… Continue reading
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Reluctant leader
When leadership finds you “Some leaders are born, some leaders are made.” This quote was never my favorite and nothing about it interests me. It never spoke to me or sparked any interest. I grew up in a super competitive… Continue reading
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Unifying Force
Mother’s Day Reflection To celebrate Mother’s Day, an acquaintance tried to arrange a video tribute. The tribute was for all the mothers in our small community. We were asked these questions: What’s one thing your mom has done that you’ll… Continue reading
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Unmasking the Truth: A Poetic Journey
I vowed to peel you,to strip each mask anew,expose your darkened heart,let the world see through. I’ve been asking the moon,when it starts to wane,crying to the stars,in midnight’s quiet pain. You have me confused,nothing feels clear,you leave me bewildered,drenched… Continue reading
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Fish and Life
What’s a job you would like to do for just one day? Learning how to fish A famous proverb: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him… Continue reading
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Turning Point
What gives you direction in life? When you reach the edge “Listen, I am alone at a crossroads” is a line from Beyoncé’s song called “Listen”. The crossroads make us realize that there were things we are missing out and… Continue reading
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Ascension of the Flames- Canto 8
Mute The phoenix wonders, lost in thought,what mind the man of diamonds brought,in antagonizing silence full of weight,it whispered low, compelled by fate: “When will you speak your mind at last,dear soul I watch as moments pass?We watch each other… Continue reading
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Labor Day
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? What is worth your toil? Labor day testifies you’ve got a job that has kept you living. You are surviving! You have this one day rest reminding you that somehow… Continue reading
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Mindfulness
What topics do you like to discuss? Inspirational and Motivational Any topic that inspires a sense of hope, encouragement and self-reflection contributes to personal growth. Continue reading
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