Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God.
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle
than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God!
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Yesterday's Gospel spoke of a man who felt sad when Jesus told him that he needed to give up everything he has so that he will be able to enter heaven. you see, he was a very wealthy man and had lots of possessions.
In the present times, people are going after materialistic pursuits and are on a constant drive for career development. i know, i've been there myself; and have not been immune from that 'keeping up with the Joneses' crippling disease. things just don't seem to be enough. you needed to satisfy yourself with having the things that you think you should have. so you struggle so much to be better that what you have now. you go for higher studies, you go for that career move, you buy the things you think will say "hey, you've got it!". but there's never enough time to do all the things that need doing. and the more that you give yourself into your work, more tasks keep pouring in. it never stops. it's a constant cycle of chasing after life's 'to-haves'. in my personal experience, the process of letting go is painful but crucial to attaining a more peaceful and balanced life. now, i place more value in the things that have more meaning to the people i love, my family.
taking the road less travelled was not an easy decision. while all the rest of my friends are buying new cars, moving into their new house, going up another rung in the corporate ladder, or posting pics of recent trips abroad, i opted for the slow life, the less stressful life, and it has given me peace and satisfaction. well, it is in fact just a matter of mindset and willing the heart.
with more time on my hands, i can think more, reflect more and laugh more; heck, even cry more... as i have more time to watch dramas now. bottomline is that i have changed a lot in my perspective about life. i am now able to appreciate life's little joys. i look back to my growing up years and realize the value of living a simple yet sensible life.
4 comments:
So true Abs. Since marami ka ng time, baka will na rin ni Lord na magkaron ka ng magiging better half mo soon, sis!:-)
Thanks for sharing this very timely message:-)
hahaha... magdilang anghel ka sana, sister! :-)
sis, hindi natin alam ang plano ng Diyos, baka mamaya makasalubong mo lang dyan:-) But I am quite sure, He has a great plan for you.
:-)
mwah, lab u!
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