Self Development
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One day, You’ll make Courageous Decisions that will Change your Life
You are not that weak and powerless to make courageous decisions in life. You may feel like you don’t have the strength to do it because the pain tries to rule in your heart, but there is still hope. When you are ready, you’ll get there. When the time is right, you’ll be able to overcome all your fears. So, while waiting for that wonderful moment, just be patient with yourself. Take some time to release the burdens to God. Surrender to Him all your worries. Don’t pressure yourself too much. Just because you can’t find the courage to make any changes doesn’t mean there’s no hope left. It’s just…
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Why is it Hard to Let Go?
There’s this quote that made me realize why, somehow, it’s hard for people to let go of certain things in their lives. It says, “Empty hearts cannot let go.” This is a very deep revelation for me. Now, I realize why there are times when it seems so hard to let go of the things that are no longer helping me. It’s because all this time, my heart is empty. Part of me is scared of what might happen next. What if I will no longer receive the same opportunity? What if things will get worst? What if I will feel alone along the way? My mind is bombarded with…
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The Thin Line Between Pity and Empathy
When someone is going through a difficult time, you have two ways to approach their pain: with pity or with empathy. How you perceive their struggle ultimately shapes your actions toward them. At first glance, pity and empathy may seem similar. Both stem from a desire to care, and both feel like natural responses to someone else’s suffering. Both are valid emotions. However, when you examine them closely, a significant difference becomes clear. Pity occurs when you see someone’s pain as if it defines them permanently. You view their situation as hopeless, imagining that they won’t rise above it. In pity, you may feel the urge to shield them from…
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When You Feel Lonely Even When Surrounded By People
Connection—For me, this is the reason why someone still feels lonely even when they are surrounded by people. Those individuals never really felt connected to someone’s heart. Nobody knows who they are, and nobody asks either. So, they felt like statues, physically present but emotionally disconnected. Every time I feel this way, these are the two things that I usually do: Connecting to God First I keep on reminding myself that Someone is interested in knowing more about me. He may see what’s in my heart, but He takes delight in listening to my deepest thoughts and desires. I surrender what I feel to God. I simply pour out everything,…
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The Hardest Part Of Being Honest
Honesty is like a beautiful gift that you can give to yourself. It will give you peace and relief. It’s like a treasure that is sometimes hard to find. It’s a very valuable thing that is hard to give to anyone. It takes time, experience, and sometimes, tears for us to receive it. Honesty and truth are two things that people wanted but never really appreciated. We are living in a world where being honest means taking a risk. Maybe because people no longer value the truth as it is. Perhaps they already find temporary comfort from the lies in their head. And instead of giving an honest heart with…
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“You Will Never Be Alone This Year.”
Unexpected things may happen, and life may give you a lot of twists and turns this year, but one thing is for sure: YOU WILL NEVER BE ALONE. There may be people who will say goodbye, or perhaps you may walk along a different path and be in a new environment. There may be a lot of adjustments, but you will never be alone. Your tears may fall, and there may be sorrows. But you will never go through the pain on your own. Life may not be that sweet and promising this year, but trust that your heart will keep on beating. You will rise no matter how hard…
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Life As It Is
Life is hard. At first, it feels like an adventure, but when you find yourself at the bottom, you’ll be tempted to think that your situation will last forever. When you are in the middle of an overwhelming season, you will find yourself focusing on the worst things that will happen. What if things will never be the same? What if this is the end? These thoughts in your head appeared to be louder than God’s promises. Life is sometimes harsh. You will go through unexpected moments that will test your identity and faith. In fact, there would be days when you can’t help but pray for the good things…
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When It Becomes Painful To Wait
“There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens” Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV It’s not always easy to wait. Especially when you have already set your own timeline. But there are just uncontrollable situations that would lead us to surrender and trust in God’s plans. Sometimes, there is pain along the process of waiting. There will be voices that whisper lies in your head, making you feel so disappointed. When you are in an environment where people tend to push their own standards, there’s a tendency for them to compare your life to others. That’s when the pain starts to creep in, to the point…
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When It’s Hard To Imagine What The Bright Future That God Promised Looks Like
Have you ever experienced that painful moment when you can’t find hope? Have you ever gone through a certain season when your questions are louder than God’s voice? It’s the part of the journey wherein you just can’t seem to imagine what the bright future that God promised looks like. Because of the negative things that you experienced, you can no longer see the good things that God prepared. The pain turned into a huge wall that hinders you from seeing His wonderful blessings. They appeared like giants that you can’t seem to conquer. It’s exhausting, and at the same time, it’s killing you on the inside. If you happen…
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To The One Who Is Holding Back The Tears
You may find it hard to express what you truly feel to the people around you, but you deserve to be heard. If you can’t do it in front of others, then don’t hesitate to be honest in God’s presence. Go to your room, lock the door, and pour out to God everything. Tell Him the truth. Do not hold back the tears because it’s part of the process. Just because you cry doesn’t mean you are weak. It just means you bravely acknowledged the wounds you wanted God to heal. He is not intimidated by your questions. So release everything in His presence, and you will receive His strength.…
