Open Your Heart With This 3 Minute Mini Meditation

I read about this mini-meditation from the book of Judith Ordoff  "Positive Energy"  which lasted for 3 minutes but can give you a real positive energy .

First you have to find a quiet place where you can relax and get comfortable . Then gently rest your palm over your heart chakra . Concentrate on a person, place or memory you love . You may start in a place of nature . Visualize a sublime dawn . The purpose is to feel love and as a localized energy in your mid chest .

I started visualizing a favorite hotel in the North which is near a beach and a military base and with my family . After feeling good with my family in the picture , I then visualize our various road trips especially during summer and I feel so good . I attained the positive energy that the exercise promise to have.

Philippians 4:6

"Don't worry about anything , instead pray about everything ; tell God your needs and don't forget thank Him for His answers ".


We may say God knows what we need but scriptures says we have to ask God for our needs . We have to have the humility to surrender to God and rely on Him for our every day needs. Even if it is a simple parking space, He will answer.

Then when he does answer , we have to show and say our gratitude . Some would even say you can say thanks even before you receive His answers and you will receive the answers much faster because you exhibited Faith to Him.

This verse also show our Trust in the Lord  that He will provide for our needs especially those that are not within our control. When we think quite impossible then the more we need His help .

We thank you Lord Jesus for taking care of me and my family by providing us good health , long productive life , love , peace , happiness , prosperity , safety and protection . Thank you Jesus ....we love you forever

Daily Journal Entry

What childhood memories comes to your mind when you think of summer ?

I remember playing " patintero " with my childhood friends along our street in Metrica Street near my grandparents house in Manila . This was how we pass the afternoon time to finish our day , just having a grand time of fun to while away our day .

I also remember going to a nearby beach in Paranaque where our father brings us to swim . Likewise when he worked in Puerto Azul Beach Resort  , a grand hotel resort in Cavite during the 90s , my father also brought us there for a swim . 

Bring out your own journal and write your own childhood stories .

Seven ( 7 ) ways to Combat Spiritual Warfare

I read this chapter in the book  The Joy of Jesus by Doreen Virtue . You can download it for free just get the link from her Instagram account . I am sharing as it is very useful and practical for all of us .

1. Put on the Armor of God 

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power . Put on the full armor of God , so that you can take  your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rules , against the authorities , against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms .

Therefore put on the  full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes , you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything , to stand.

Stand firm then , with the belt of truth buckled around your waist , with the breast plate of righteousness in place , and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace . In addition to this , take up the shield  of faith , which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one . Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit , which is the Word of God.

So how do you put on the Armor of God ? Through Prayers

2. Do " spiritual housekeeping " 

Walk around your house and office and keep saying alone or silently "Holy Spirit please show me what items to discard ".

If you have any questions about what to release , ask the Holy Spirit .

3. Calling the name of Jesus of  Nazareth

Once we believe in Jesus , we're filled up with the Holy Spirit . The only thing the devil can do is try to frighten us and trick us into following him.

Boldly claim the name of Jesus of Nazareth with confidence . The devil covers in fright before the Lord . In the presence of Jesus , the devil is powerless.

Praise Jesus , the real Jesus who is the son of God , fully God and fully human , who died for us on the cross.

4. Wear your Garment of Praise 

Putting on the "garment of praise " can lift the "spirit of heaviness".

The Bible says that we can lift the spirit of heaviness by putting on the "garment of praise". This means immense our mind , heart and action with praising God.

Fill your heart with gratitude and your mind focus upon the blessings that our Creator gives to us all .
Be grateful for blessings no matter how small or insignificant . Praise God and realize all blessings are important . There are no small or insignificant blessings .

Praise God aloud, silently , in writing and in songs. Our actions praise God , by bringing glory to him.

Saying "thank you God" repeatedly lifts the spirit of heaviness .

So if you feel heavy or sluggish , start saying thank you God in many ways as possible . This can turn your heart toward God and lift you up.

5. Speak the Scriptures as Jesus did during his temptation     

When the devil tempted Jesus, our Lord combated by speaking the scriptures .

It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone , but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."

6. Sleep next to the Bible

Similar to quoting scripture to cast away demons , sleeping next to the Bible as protection. Some people carry the Bible with them all day and sleep next to it at night .

7. Turn to the Psalms

We can find inspiration and encouragement from reading the Psalms.

John 8:12

"I am the light of the world . Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life ."

Thank you Ms Doreen Virtue for this insights. God bless you more.

Daily Journal Entry

Share a memory about your grandparents . What makes them so special to you ?

I remember my Lolo Emong when he was still alive and I just gave birth to my first born son . Life was challenging that time and he would give part of his allowance for the milk of my son . I am so touched with his thoughtfulness for me . I so appreciate this gesture during that time as I was only 26 years old and a new Mom . My Lolo was just like my Dad who was so supportive of me in all my life endeavors .

My Lola Viring I shared in my previous daily journal entry that she would usually asked me to sleep during after lunch siesta but that after she takes her sleep I would escape and play and comes back when she is about to wake up. My lola loves me so much that I even lived with her till we transfer to our present house at the next street. She also prepares a lot of delicious food when I was young .

I have both loving memories of my grandparents and with their generosities with their relatives coming from the provinces who they have always have a place to stay for them whenever they travel to Manila for varied reasons.

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What is our question for today ?

Where does you father go to work everyday ? What does he do ? What one word will you describe him ?  

My father is a company driver and he drives for the president of the company, Silahis International Hotel , eventually becoming Grand Boulevard Hotel.  . I remember going to Puerto Azul in Cavite during its glorious days in the 1980s using a coaster which my father borrows from the owner of Puerto Azul and  brings us to the resort for a day outing .

My father is a loving and hardworking person . He strived to send us all in school , considering we are seven in the family . Just feeding us is a challenge and what more sending us to school .

What about your mother ? Does she work ? Is she a stay at home Mom ? Does she have volunteer work outside the home ? What one word best describe her ?

My mother is a stay at home Mom but very enterprising by helping my father in her sideline businesses . I helped in houseworks because as  I'v e mentioned I have six siblings . She taught me how to cook by assisting whenever she cooks . She is loving and very enterprising . We sell all kinds of goods to have an extra income to sustain our means of living and our school needs.

Thank God we were able to finish our studies and have a career as we face the challenge of having our own careers and our own families in our personal lives . 

Please also answer in your own personal journals as we journey in knowing ourselves .

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Let us answer the question for today :

What about your family living room , can you describe or draw how it looks like ? What does your family do in the evening when all family members are present ?

I remember all my siblings at the family sala watching at our TV . I think it was still a black and white TV . Life was simple then with the old school teleserye . But there were lot of telling stories of school activities and personal stories . Some read book novels , some studied the guitar . All in his own world but we were all at the family living room . Our house was an apartment so we were all in the family living room and we only have one (1) TV back then . Unlike now each room has a TV and then there's one also in the family living room . So back then we stay just in the living room after dinner to bond and watch TV.

Now our personal lives , we are on our own as we have our individual families to attend to and we stay in different places . Although we are all in the Luzon area , 3 in the South area , the rest in Metro Manila , I am in Bulacan while our youngest is in the further North Luzon area .

As we have individual lives with our own families, we usually bond during Christmas parties nowadays and the Facebook Messenger for updates on our daily lives . We drifted on fact to face encounters as we are busy to attend to the needs of our children and our own families .

Thank you for family.... 

Please answer on your own  journals .   

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The question for the day :

Describe your bedroom when you were young ( you can draw your bedroom in your journal if that's what pleases you )

I remember a very simple bed when I was young and it is in my grandparents bedroom . I use to live with my grandparents because my parents house then was just beside their house until we transferred at an apartment at the next street  when we became bigger already .

While my grandparents has a big bed for them and I remember my grandmother would usually take her afternoon siesta  and I would sneak out while she is asleep and play outside with childhood friends and come back when she was about to wake up from her siesta .

Life was still simpler then and my only concern then was to play and probably my studies . Those beds are still here with us , my bed is now at our Manila house where my Mom sleeps for her afternoon siesta while my lola's bed is in my Tita's bedroom also in Manila where she stays when she is in the Phils. as she now lives in California , USA.

How time flies and life has change ...

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Here's our question for the day :

Where was your home located when you were young ? 

When I was young we stayed at my grandparents house , there was an adjacent duplex where we stayed until I was about 5 years old.  Then we transferred to the apartment owned by my grandparents in the next street , which until now my mother lives .

Did you enjoy living there ? Can you share some childhood memories ?

Yes , being with my six ( 6) siblings . Everyday is a joy with them . I remember studying a lot when I was young . My favorite pastime then was reading novels . I usually save my allowance so I can buy from National Bookstore .   I also remember playing the guitar .

Please also answer in your own journal page .

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Let us continue knowing our self  by answering  life power questions to help us better know what we want and discover eventually what our life purpose is.

What is your favorite play as a child ? Do you prefer playing alone ? or with other children ?

I remember my favorite play when I was a child was playing as a teacher . My grandparents has a big green gate in their house and I will write today's lesson at that big green gate while my playmates will read what I write in that makeshift blackboard .

Now as a corporate trainer and as an HR Head , I enjoyed conducting seminars or trainings for employees on whatever topic is assigned to me whether client requirements or in leadership development . As long as I can share my knowledge and skills .

Actually I was Training Manager for seven  ( 7) years in Dunkin Donuts Philippines doing a lot of non-technical trainings . My Trainors  takes care of the technical training in production management . With Papercon Phils.Inc. where I stayed for ten ( 10 ) years a lot is in leadership and management development . I really love human development work.

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Ten Years in the Future Exercise

I saw this exercise in the net . We are asked to write a letter to a friend as if it was ten years in the future .

How to Write this Letter

This letter to a friend will become a magnetic factor in our life . Our future vision will guide us in our yearly goals , monthly goals and our daily activities .

We must write our letter as if it has already happened . Describe all the details .

What to include in the Ten Year Letter ?

Include where you live , how you earn your living , and your primary relationships . Get creative.

Write about your hobbies and your passion and daily interests . How do you give back to your community and the world ? What are your reading materials ? What do you drive and  where do you travel for vacations ?

How does your daily schedules go , your garden , your office or whatever is really important to you ?

Make your letter at least a page and choose a real person who you think may still know you in the coming ten years .

Good luck ....

My Daily Journal Entry

I would like to start a daily journal entry by answering questions or completing a phrase to get to know our self , my dear reader you on your own can start your own journal , any notebook will do whether ordinary or special one. It's really up to you .

My Name .... Marian Santos

I live in .... Heritage Homes Meycauyan Bulacan

I am Married and has three ( 3 ) children . They are all grown up finding their own destiny ... Daniel Richard , Catherine Marie and Christine Marie

My parents are Dolores Dy and Danilo Liwanag Sr.

I have six ( 6) siblings ... Raul , Alice Carandang , Teresa , Margie Khattab, Danilo Liwanag Jr. , Beck

We all have our own families now.

Who gave your name ? Why were you given that name ?

My parents , they derive my name from Mama Mary

Do you have a nickname ? Do you like your nickname ?

I am simply called Marian . I love my name especially I am named after Mama Mary .

What will I do then.....????

i am getting crazier every day
but i have to go on with my life
how long will the waiting be ?
it's torturing me so much

but why did you let so much chance to slip off your fingers ?
what do you want ?
for me to do the moves
maybe i am not damn yet
but i could still bear to make sacrifices
and i am looking forward
     "that day " to come my way

but why is life like this
the one you love
doesn't even notice you
and the one you're not noticing
loves you

sound  confusing , isn't it ?

how about if you never
    come into my life "
what will i do then ?

Wish

it's the last day of the month

how time flies
that i don't even notice
the changing of the day
and the passing of the night
and yet
i'll always be there
waiting....wanting...

i don't know
how i fell
in love with you
i don't even know
your real name
my knowledge of you
is so vague
all i can do is ... wish

i may never "know you"
because i'm not equip
with psychic forces
to be able to "know you"

it's been months
i really am
missing you ...so much

Sometimes ...

i am having a hard time coping up
i can't talk to you
nor just see you

all i can do
is imagine
going out with you
and sharing some precious moments

sometimes
i feel envious
whenever i see people
together with their special person

sometimes
i feel like
playing around
but i can't take it
that way
so i guess
i just better wait ... for you

if i only
have you
then no need
for weaving dreams
in the air castles

i won't even feel
this goddamn loneliness
perhaps i will be happy then
but i'm not
just because
you are not there

sometimes
i wonder
if you are just ...
a product of my imagination
or a real human person ?



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More Than Just A Friend

what cause us to share love's goodness ?
why can't I simply turn you down ?
will there be a place for us someday ?
why can't I make things go without you ?

i was lost and confuse
and your touch gave protection
you eyes gave light and love
and i started to "need" you

am i not worth to be called your "dearest one" ?
what am i to do now ?
start building a "new" world
just to break it into pieces later on

i may be bitter but i am not hating you
i am still in my right senses
and know we're nothing but friends
for ...it had been "that way"eversince

you left me with a touch of pain
 and shattered dreams to cling on
what's instore for  "tomorrow" ?
now i am lost again...

now i know the real score of our friendship
for you , i may just be a friend
and yet for me
you're more than just a friend

i love you ...so soft and so sweet
filled with affection and Earth's goodness
perhaps even paradise and heights of heaven's glory
a very short phrase you took for granted