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Awaken

As I started my career I will never forget how it all started. I was so excited to start my training. I was so thankful that I got hired before my savings ran out. New faces, new friends. Then it took like a couple of months for us to pass the training and we did. As we started our journey as an official employee of the company, we were so eager to show the best that we can. I was so happy beacause me and my batchmates were so close like we have been together for years. Time in, lunch breaks, unscheduled breaks until going out of the office we’re always together.

Days passed by and I noticed something different. I don’t know if I was just overthinking or whatsoever. Until paranoia striked me. I tried to observe for a few more days then I got my rationale. I started to isolate myself for them to notice and wait if someone will ask me, “Are you okay?”

I waited and it looks like no one really cares.

Until time came that no one asking me to join them on our lunch breaks. Even hanging out during our rest days, I was left behind.

This situation happened over and over for almost half of my life. I keep on hating people for making me feel worthless. Little did I know that they feel the same way, they started to dislike me for that kind of attitude and treatment that I bestowed them. That caused me to leave my job and jump in to the new one as it goes on and on.

3 years ago, it was a gloomy Saturday. I was alone and broke and I started to look back and assess what happened for the past years. Then I felt that I was drowning in tears so I stopped and tried to check my phone and started playing videos on Youtube. Then this one video caught my attention so I played the video. After I watched the video I was crying again and I felt like someone threw me a pail of ice cold water that brought me to my senses.

I cannot remember the exact name of that video (until this writing I still tried to haunt that video but I failed lol) But what I realized is that I was so blinded for decades. I keep blaming people for what I felt thinking that they were responsible for my miseries.

Then I looked for counseling and thanks for those people who were so brave enough to tell me straight to my face how rude I was for how I treated my friends and colleagues.

Realization:

1) God gave us the freedom to choose.

We choose everyday on how we live our daily lives. We choose if we will live by anger of forgiveness. If we will spend our days full of happiness and positivity or sadness and negativity. Life is a matter of choice. It is true indeed so choose wisely.

2) ‎We are responsible for our lives.

Dont point your fingers on someone or somebody to blame them for making you feel bad. We must be responsible enough for our own sake for no one will be in charge of doing so other than ourselves.

3)Always look on the bright side and goodness of life.

Life is incomplete without trials and challenges. Those are the spices and herbs that make our lives tastier. Obstacles are everywhere. Challenges are mostly unpredictable. It is given and it is part of what we called equation of life. But it will be a lot better and easier if we focus on solutions rather than wining and complaining about life being so mean and unfair. We are all facing different kind of challenges the question is what is our attitude towards those challenges.

4) Think before you speak and act.

Most of the time it was so easy for us to say what we want to say and put it into action. But always remember once its done its done. When words came out from your mouth and stung someone elses heart or emotions, maybe the pain will fade but it will leaves a scar and that will be a lifetime reminder for that person that once in his/her life you caused him/her pain. Before you react to every life situation wether it is through words or action, pause. Making a pause for a minute or two wont hurt you believe me, it can save you from future conflicts and worries.

5)Thank God for everything.

Nothing and no one in this world can do things as how He is doing things for us. Again we must be responsible for our lives that covers everything we think, say and do. Before we ask Him why, try to make a self assessment/evaluation to check if maybe you’re still missing something. Maybe He is not answering you straightly by spoken words but He is using people, things or even situation that will lead you so you can follow the pieces of bread crumbs and get all the answers to your prayers and questions.

Remember, life is too fragile to live in despair, sadness, hatred and all kinds of negativity. It can give you stress that will lead to health destruction. Choose the way on how you will live your life. Life is too short to depend your happiness and success to others. Don’t limit yourself there’s so much things that life can offer. We have the power to choose, the power to change and the power to make this LIFE more meaningful not only for ourselves but for all the people around us. Be AWAKEN. Are you ready for a great life that awaits you? Choose wisely.

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Awaken

As I started my career I will never forget how it all started. I was so excited to start my training. I was so thankful that I got hired before my savings ran out. New faces, new friends. Then it took like a couple of months for us to pass the training and we did. As we started our journey as an official employee of the company, we were so eager to show the best that we can. I was so happy beacause me and my batchmates were so close like we have been together for years. Time in, lunch breaks, unscheduled breaks until going out of the office we’re always together.

Days passed by and I noticed something different. I don’t know if I was just overthinking or whatsoever. Until paranoia striked me. I tried to observe for a few more days then I got my rationale. I started to isolate myself for them to notice and wait if someone will ask me, “Are you okay?”

I waited and it looks like no one really cares.

Until time came that no one asking me to join them on our lunch breaks. Even hanging out during our rest days, I was left behind.

This situation happened over and over for almost half of my life. I keep on hating people for making me feel worthless. Little did I know that they feel the same way, they started to dislike me for that kind of attitude and treatment that I bestowed them. That caused me to leave my job and jump in to the new one as it goes on and on.

3 years ago, it was a gloomy Saturday. I was alone and broke and I started to look back and assess what happened for the past years. Then I felt that I was drowning in tears so I stopped and tried to check my phone and started playing videos on Youtube. Then this one video caught my attention so I played the video. After I watched the video I was crying again and I felt like someone threw me a pail of ice cold water that brought me to my senses.

I cannot remember the exact name of that video (until this writing I still tried to haunt that video but I failed lol) But what I realized is that I was so blinded for decades. I keep blaming people for what I felt thinking that they were responsible for my miseries.

Then I looked for counseling and thanks for those people who were so brave enough to tell me straight to my face how rude I was for how I treated my friends and colleagues.

Realization:

1) God gave us the freedom to choose.

We choose everyday on how we live our daily lives. We choose if we will live by anger of forgiveness. If we will spend our days full of happiness and positivity or sadness and negativity. Life is a matter of choice. It is true indeed so choose wisely.

2) ‎We are responsible for our lives.

Dont point your fingers on someone or somebody to blame them for making you feel bad. We must be responsible enough for our own sake for no one will be in charge of doing so other than ourselves.

3)Always look on the bright side and goodness of life.

Life is incomplete without trials and challenges. Those are the spices and herbs that make our lives tastier. Obstacles are everywhere. Challenges are mostly unpredictable. It is given and it is part of what we called equation of life. But it will be a lot better and easier if we focus on solutions rather than wining and complaining about life being so mean and unfair. We are all facing different kind of challenges the question is what is our attitude towards those challenges.

4) Think before you speak and act.

Most of the time it was so easy for us to say what we want to say and put it into action. But always remember once its done its done. When words came out from your mouth and stung someone elses heart or emotions, maybe the pain will fade but it will leaves a scar and that will be a lifetime reminder for that person that once in his/her life you caused him/her pain. Before you react to every life situation wether it is through words or action, pause. Making a pause for a minute or two wont hurt you believe me, it can save you from future conflicts and worries.

5)Thank God for everything.

Nothing and no one in this world can do things as how He is doing things for us. Again we must be responsible for our lives that covers everything we think, say and do. Before we ask Him why, try to make a self assessment/evaluation to check if maybe you’re still missing something. Maybe He is not answering you straightly by spoken words but He is using people, things or even situation that will lead you so you can follow the pieces of bread crumbs and get all the answers to your prayers and questions.

Remember, life is too fragile to live in despair, sadness, hatred and all kinds of negativity. It can give you stress that will lead to health destruction. Choose the way on how you will live your life. Life is too short to depend your happiness and success to others. Don’t limit yourself there’s so much things that life can offer. We have the power to choose, the power to change and the power to make this LIFE more meaningful not only for ourselves but for all the people around us. Be AWAKEN. Are you ready for a great life that awaits you? Choose wisely.

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Awaken

As I started my career I will never forget how it all started. I was so excited to start my training. I was so thankful that I got hired before my savings ran out. New faces, new friends. Then it took like a couple of months for us to pass the training and we did. As we started our journey as an official employee of the company, we were so eager to show the best that we can. I was so happy beacause me and my batchmates were so close like we have been together for years. Time in, lunch breaks, unscheduled breaks until going out of the office we're always together.

Days passed by and I noticed something different. I don't know if I was just overthinking or whatsoever. Until paranoia striked me. I tried to observe for a few more days then I got my rationale. I started to isolate myself for them to notice and wait if someone will ask me, "Are you okay?"

I waited and it looks like no one really cares.

Until time came that no one asking me to join them on our lunch breaks. Even hanging out during our rest days, I was left behind.

This situation happened over and over for almost half of my life. I keep on hating people for making me feel worthless. Little did I know that they feel the same way, they started to dislike me for that kind of attitude and treatment that I bestowed them. That caused me to leave my job and jump in to the new one as it goes on and on.

3 years ago, it was a gloomy Saturday. I was alone and broke and I started to look back and assess what happened for the past years. Then I felt that I was drowning in tears so I stopped and tried to check my phone and started playing videos on Youtube. Then this one video caught my attention so I played the video. After I watched the video I was crying again and I felt like someone threw me a pail of ice cold water that brought me to my senses.

I cannot remember the exact name of that video (until this writing I still tried to haunt that video but I failed lol) But what I realized is that I was so blinded for decades. I keep blaming people for what I felt thinking that they were responsible for my miseries.

Then I looked for counseling and thanks for those people who were so brave enough to tell me straight to my face how rude I was for how I treated my friends and colleagues.

Realization:

1) God gave us the freedom to choose.

We choose everyday on how we live our daily lives. We choose if we will live by anger of forgiveness. If we will spend our days full of happiness and positivity or sadness and negativity. Life is a matter of choice. It is true indeed so choose wisely.

2) ‎We are responsible for our lives.

Dont point your fingers on someone or somebody to blame them for making you feel bad. We must be responsible enough for our own sake for no one will be in charge of doing so other than ourselves.

3)Always look on the bright side and goodness of life.

Life is incomplete without trials and challenges. Those are the spices and herbs that make our lives tastier. Obstacles are everywhere. Challenges are mostly unpredictable. It is given and it is part of what we called equation of life. But it will be a lot better and easier if we focus on solutions rather than wining and complaining about life being so mean and unfair. We are all facing different kind of challenges the question is what is our attitude towards those challenges.

4) Think before you speak and act.

Most of the time it was so easy for us to say what we want to say and put it into action. But always remember once its done its done. When words came out from your mouth and stung someone elses heart or emotions, maybe the pain will fade but it will leaves a scar and that will be a lifetime reminder for that person that once in his/her life you caused him/her pain. Before you react to every life situation wether it is through words or action, pause. Making a pause for a minute or two wont hurt you believe me, it can save you from future conflicts and worries.

5)Thank God for everything.

Nothing and no one in this world can do things as how He is doing things for us. Again we must be responsible for our lives that covers everything we think, say and do. Before we ask Him why, try to make a self assessment/evaluation to check if maybe you're still missing something. Maybe He is not answering you straightly by spoken words but He is using people, things or even situation that will lead you so you can follow the pieces of bread crumbs and get all the answers to your prayers and questions.

Remember, life is too fragile to live in despair, sadness, hatred and all kinds of negativity. It can give you stress that will lead to health destruction. Choose the way on how you will live your life. Life is too short to depend your happiness and success to others. Don't limit yourself there's so much things that life can offer. We have the power to choose, the power to change and the power to make this LIFE more meaningful not only for ourselves but for all the people around us. Be AWAKEN. Are you ready for a great life that awaits you? Choose wisely.

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Welcome to my blog

Hi.My name is Lhem. I grew up in my not so ideal type of family but I really love them. I used to spend most of my childhood in a beautiful city of Lucena in Quezon Province, Philippines. Childhood was awesome. Actually, I missed my childhood friends there. One is Peter who used to be my buddy during rainy days. I remember once the rain poured out we will meet somewhere at the middle of the road and will lay down and challenge ourselves if we can keep our eyes open even there's raindrops falling on our eyes. Also Wendell who was my bestfriend during those old good days. Were always together like every single day not unless if our parents told us to stop seeing each other so we wont fight anymore. There's also this rich kid on the neighborhood named JunJun. I love playing with him for he had all the latest toys and during lunch, ugh it feels like I attended a birthday party. It was not a single dish being served during meal time, there was 3 oh no i mean 4 sometimes 5 kind of dishes being served in a meal. Can you imagine how I tried to finish my plate as soon as I can so I can have a refill. (Hahaha) There was a lot of good memories which I love to look back and I wont tell you all in details for a day wont be enough to read all the chapters of my childhood. In short, it was AWESOME.

We transferred to Batangas City Philippines where my parents both originated. The date was August 20th 2000. That was 2 days after I had my final school competition. It was not that easy at first but I got used to the way how my relatives lived their lives way back then. The reason of sudden transfer, well my mom was sick and it's getting worse each day. By the way she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She past away right after grade school graduation. Since then I started to live my life indepently. Now I am working as an event organizer and event host.

There's still a lot to tell but let me just share my story chapter by chapter. While I am sharing my life story I want to share it to you and all the lessons I have learned. You may not experiencing or experienced the same situations but I am still hoping that this will help or inspire you somehow to live this life full of joy, satisfaction, gratitude and purpose. Until the next chapter. God speed!