Silence
Hmmm…
I’ve been watching this TV drama for the past weeks. I just like some of the concepts in this drama. One of which is the use of sign language. Watching the female lead doing the sign languages makes me want to learn sign language as well. Another is the concept of “what if I only have 3 months to live?” This was not the first time this concept has captured me. I had a sort of face-to-face encounter with mortality a couple of years ago. Once again, I was reminded to constantly re-evaluate my so-called life. I appreciate silence lately. It is a time for reflection and thinking. The silence makes me more aware with the sounds surrounding me. I appreciate music more. I think I became more appreciative now.
Independence Day
I really like holidays. It is an extra rest day! Yehey! :)
This verse of a praise and worship song crossed my mind… “It was for freedom that Christ has set us free, no longer to be subject to the yoke of slavery… So we’re rejoicing in God’s victory, our hearts responding to His love!” I’m just really fascinated with this rescue/restoration concept. Whenever I see the repainting job being done to the old giant sundial monument at the back of our office, I see God as a restorer of broken lives and souls. This makes me remember another verse of a song, “Oh He heals the broken hearted, binding up their wounds, it is good to bless His holy name.”
I remember my own “independence day”, it was such a liberating feeling when I surrendered my all to the One who knew me well. I can’t describe the “high” feeling. :)
Remembered
It’s nice to be remembered… remembered as who you are. I had this experience in college while I was passing by the “flying carabao” monument in the main library when suddenly a girl greeted me “hi!” with a wide smile. I didn’t know her but I greeted her back. I was really wondering who she was. Then she asked me, “Are you Patricia?” (Nyeee!) I simply smiled and replied, “Sorry, I’m not Patricia”. Good to be remembered, huh? I had several encounters when people would say that I looked like someone they knew. I guess I have a “generic” face huh. :)
I thank God for remembering me. I’m really grateful for his abundant grace. I always tend to forget His faithfulness. But time and again He’s showing me His faithfulness in every way.
Driving experience
I’ve been driving regularly for almost a year now. I encountered some petty accidents, had some temper spurts, and had some impatient moments.
So far, I’m learning something every time I drive.
I’ve learned to “psychologize” the behavior of cars in my surroundings and anticipate their moves.
I’ve learned to be patient during heavy traffic though there are still times when my temper rises. One of the things I’m doing during heavy traffic is to remember people and say a little prayer for them. Another thing is to take pictures of traffic. :)
All the while, I thought I’m sort of a patient person but I didn’t know I have some temper spurts until I drive. Driving in the metro is some kind of a test of patience, with the likes annoying jeeps, trucks, pedicabs and motorbike. :)
Simple thoughts of you
In connection with my appreciative attitude lately, I’m having simple thoughts of Him every now and then. When I look at the sky, the cloud formations, the trees, the stars, and other creations, I can’t help but be amazed and think of the greatness of my God! :)