...You will find that life is still worthwhile...
If you just smile
Sunday, August 29, 2004
Too much "self-importance" is a distortion of reality. Regardless of how intelligent, gifted, popular etc we are, there will always be thousands who will be better than us. Comparisons often create envy that will distract us from living our lives for God.
This is what the priest taught in church today. It's really amazing how God relates His words into our lives. It helps us reflect on what we have done and how well we have carried out His will. I have a confession.. Well, i certainly have not been living God's will for a long time. Everything was always "I wanna do this.. I wanna do that..." never has it been in a long time " this is for Him..." i feel guilty about that.. and its a high time for me to change. i mean.. my life over this period of time has been revolving around jealousy and competition. it has caused me to feel frustrated and possibly irritated at myself for not being able to keep up.. and i forget that each and every one is made in a unique way with a different purpose in life. All in all.. i havent placed God in my life over this period.. it definitely feels horrible. my life has been filled with so much hate... vengeance.. and i dunno.. the list goes on.. i mean.. it really isnt me. the "old" me used to be so cheerful.. happy.. fun loving.. and always dedicating each and every minute of my life to God. It was wonderful.. absolutely wonderful.. but after awhile.. i failed to keep up with this "momentum".. and neglected God.... instead i tried to keep up with the demands in school.. friends.. etc.. well, one thing for sure that has made an impact in my life from today's gospel. and that is to start this "momentum" again.. and that you dont benefit from jealousy and hatred (which gives you only misery.. and low self esteem).. We should always aim to please God in whatever we do.. and not to please other people. For it is Him that we are here today.. and through every obstacle we face.. it draws us closer to him.
sUnsHiNe sMileZ ~nat~
~Shopping List~
1.new working clothes!!!
~getting ready for a new phase in life~
1.organize my messy room and attic
2.plan for goals to achieve in life
3.reflection on the past 22years..
4.to lose weight.. arghh
5.to donate my clothes to the needy
~Wish List~
1.to keep in touch with all the new friends i have made
mcs-->stc-->acjc-->ntu
business major
loves her family and friends
shopping and diet fanatic
motto:
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it’s breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you will get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You will see the sun come shining through for you
