3 THINGS MONEY CAN'T BUY

What matters most in your Life?  For some it's a difficult question to answer, some others knows what matters best in their lives.  Almost all of us are obsessed in getting anything and everything that money can buy.  Possessions really distracts us from the very things that matters most in life, that is to say, the things that money cannot buy.

The love of money causes all kinds of troubles.  From personal to societal issues.  Putting too much emphasis on material things affects one's relationships especially in the family.  Take a look in this picture.

We can see that the Father works so hard, he sometimes does overtime just to have his family everything they need.  But what his child feel about is emptyness because his father isn't at home at all times because of work.  Little did he know that his responsibility as a father should be performed.

FAMILY UNITY

True enough, money cannot buy FAMILY UNITY or togetherness.  And it only comes from spending quality time with your family and giving them adequate love and affection.

GENUINE SECURITY

There is more to a secure future than stockfiling money at home or in the bank.  After all, money can be stolen compared to TIME.  I don't think TIME can be stolen.  I haven't heard such a thing yet.  Besides, Money cannot cure diseases or prevent death.  Genuine security comes from knowing God and his purpose.

PERSONAL CONTENTMENT

Live simply.  Be contented with basic necessities.  "EVEN WHEN A PERSON HAS AN ABUNDANCE HIS LIFE DOES NOT RESULT FROM THE THINGS HE POSSESS."  The greatest satisfaction comes from answering important questions like:  " why are we here?" "what does the future hold?" "How can I fill my spiritual needs"


HAPPINESS is a choice, not by chance.  And " There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved."  George Sand

I Give You My Heart

I like the song and the video.  Enjoy listening! :)

Thanks to the one who download on Youtube.  :)

MALIGAYANG PASKO

"MALIGAYANG PASKO"  christmas greetings in Filipino language.  Christmas is the time of laughter and happy memories with loved ones.  Its the time where Filipinos mostly spend it together with family.  Its hte time where there is Love and sharing of blessings, peace and unity, forgiveness.  And most especially a time of all time christmas music.  Here is a music video from youtube one of the many playlists during christmas time.  Enjoy listening  :-)

KATHARINE MCPHEE

Katharine Mcphee is one of the many artist I love to listen to.  Her voice is quite different from other artists.  I'd like to share this video I got from Youtube, which is one of my personal favorites.  Here it is.  Hope you like it too!  :)



 

What's the best thing I've learned from experience?

Patience is the best thing I've learned from experience.  Patience is love's cousin as some people say it is.  It is accepting the mere fact that life is a journey of ups and downs.  Sometimes we may be annoyed or get anxious at some things, but it is understanding life's stages as we're growing up to be better, matured individuals.

I have learned to be patiently waiting for life's luck.  Its not an easy thing though.  But as you go along the journey, you will learn.  I have learned to calmly hold firm to my choices and follow through with determination.  My endurance was tested.  And I believe it's a long way to go still.  So I better have more patience, and learn everything from it.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MUSIC

Music as defined in the encyclopedia Americana book, is the art by which a composer, through a performer as intermediary, communicates to a listener certain ideas, feelings, or states of mind.  From wikipedia, the word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses").

Music has played an important role in the activities of all people.  Music is everywhere.  And there are quite a plenty of benefits of music especially in one's HEALTH.  Feel good music is good for the Heart.  And playing a musical instrument trains the brain.  Its effects last long even after you quit.

Moreover, Music builds strong reasoning skills and helps, most especially children, learn and remember.  Music helps children do well in Math, Science, and Reading.  Even in older people, too!  At age 60 plus it is advisable for old people to engage in music especially in singing their favorites.  For in that activity can help them remember good memories and even make them active in their daily activities.

ILIGAN STUDIO

Photography is quite an interesting hobby especially at the present times.  Many would opt a picture to be taken as a souvenir of an event in one's life.

In Iligan City, photography starts from the idea of my grandfather, Mr.  Carlos B. Castro Sr.  It came to mind after the war and after his occupation by a military man named Sgt Roland. 

It was during the late of 1940's that my grandfather came in Iligan City and exactly in the year 1947, he establish  a photography shop, named it ILIGAN STUDIO.  Then in 1950 in the place called Dansalan, he establish NATIONAL STUDIO which muslims mostly are the customers.  

Papang as was fondly called by family and friends was given by Sgt. Roland, a ranked official of American Army, camera box type 2x2 & 5x7, rolls of films, paper portraits, stainless basin gallons of chemicals of 3 kinds, & of course money for capital of the business. All the methods, actions, techniques were learned from Sgt. Roland. Through the help of Berry Vidal and Eulalio Mayol, establishing the studio was successful.

Photography that time became popular since military men send letters/pictures to their family.  Leo Mayol started his own Leo Photo Arts in Cagayan de oro. 

National Studio was located in bangolo St. in front of Bato Ali bldg. owned by Chief of Police Diron Tubacan.  Near camp keithly (now Amai pakpak), primero Hosp, Public Market Ma. Cristina bus terminal, Ramain Movie Theatre and Bangolo bridge.  Salvador Lluch was the governor of Dansalan, capital of Lanao province.  Magazines from New York were a lot helpful.  Then 8x10 camera was send for quality portrait photography.

In 1978, what was named Iligan Studio was then changed to Castro Photography.  Through hardwork, sacrifice, patience, humility and perseverance Papang had reached his goals in life.  Papang's children are now respected Professionals each having their own family, and only one who is a full-pledged nun.  Papang said, "  having a good diet and prayers to God as well as good deeds can make you live long and strong in faith.  Have a great life!"

"safeguard your heart"

Heart is like a glass, very fragile.  It also resembles a mirror for when it is broken, even if the pieces were back together, it can never be the same again.


Sometimes, we are challenged in our chosen journey.  We came to know a friend of the opposite sex who really understands you, who you can talk with anything.  You tell your spouse " We're just friends" when at some point,he/she were privy to your lingering conversations.  Likely, the friendship that has built had become too close and you need to address the situation.

It happens to anyone of us at anytime. And there are a plenty of reasons why such things happen.  One obvious reason is vulnerability.  Vulnerability of attention to someone else appears to a situation when a spouse avoids talking about certain issues. Besides, at times the feeling of neglect or unappreciated.

"Safeguard your heart, the bible says.

It is quite true that developing romantic attachment, when you are already married is subversive.   When there's a problem to solve, always remember of the commitment you and your spouse had.  Sending out clear signals that you are already committed to someone significant in your life should mean always wearing your wedding ring.  Also by  keeping pictures of your spouse/ family in your work and even just in your wallet is another way.

A person should decide what he/she will not tolerate when it comes to behaviour with the opposite sex.  For example, talking about marital problems to opposite sex and going out for drinks with them is quite not appropriate.

A person should not become too close to a member of the opposite sex.  He/she must stand up for a committed relationship and take steps to protect your marriage.



And one important thing is PRAYER.  Prayers keep us patient and strong in times of tribulation.