Money isn't Happiness

"He who has achieved success has worked well, laughed often and loved much." -- Elbert Hubbard 

"There are many aspects to success; material wealth is only one component. ...But success also includes good health, energy and enthusiasm for life, fulfilling relationships, creative freedom, emotional and psychological stability, a sense of well-being, and peace of mind." -- Deepak Chopra 

Some people say Money is happiness but like Deepak Chopra, I believe that wealth is just one component of life and happiness. Money isn't everything. I do believe that there is more in life to make one person truly happy. 

I work hard to earn money to raise my family well. I have problems and life has given me a lot of challenges and trials. But what made my life more satisfying, happy and contented because of my two angels and the love of my life.

Thirdy came to our life, I had to struggle more in order to give him everything that he needs. I need to keep him safe at all times. I need to make sure that he doesn't get sick. It came to a point that I almost gave up because I don't have much money anymore.

When I looked at my two kids - THEY moved me to tears and asked myself, why do I cry for money? Money is just a material wealth and money isn't the answer of all these pains. I have to stay strong for my kids - If I give up, what will happen to my family?

I realized, my greatest treasures in life are my babies, they are my happiness - they are my life. I work and struggle because of them, so why should I lose hope?

I even failed to see that my husband is at my side, he is my partner and he's there for me to make it through..

So I stood up, and made prayed - "Lord, help US to overcome these problems we are facing now".

Now, I know what life and happiness truly means!

Heart, Love and Soul

“Everything is made of light; everything is alive. The Great Mystery of life has little to do with intelligence. The universe is not an intellectual process. The intellect is helpful; but our hearts are the wiser part of ourselves.” -- Mellen-Thomas Benedict 

Heart is where everything starts, the different levels of our well being, the love aspect of our souls, and other emotions.

Love significantly starts with appreciation. Although appreciation is not an "emotion" but according to many resources, it is actually a soul quality. If we personally choose to be appreciative, it becomes easier to make decisions or make good choices. In addition to, this also opens our hearts to love and openly receive love (from family and friends). 

“If you open your heart, love opens your mind.” -- Charles John Quarto

People and Feelings

My quote for the day: 

"It's surprising how many persons go through life without ever recognizing that their feelings toward other people are largely determined by their feelings toward themselves, and if you're not comfortable within yourself, you can't be comfortable with others." -- Sydney J. Harris

It is indeed a wrong notion what other people believe: "They need to be loved by other people before they feel contentment or satisfaction"

I personally agree with John Steinback. 

If we could learn to like ourselves, even a little, maybe our cruelties and angers might melt away."

-- John Steinbeck

Let's try to keep ourselves Cool and at Peace... If we let go of Hatred and Pain - it would be more easier to breathe. Let go of the things that could easily irritate us, if you are calm - no things can make you angry or stressed! 

A New Gift of Joy

"Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. She gives most who gives with Joy."

-- Mother Teresa

I am just so happy that in 2 months, I'm gonna deliver my new baby boy. This new baby is a "new fruit" of me and my hubby's love. This baby will surely bring JOY to our family like our first baby Selene. One of the greatest gifts that God gave me, US and including the people around us.

On February, once this new baby will be delivered, it is not just me, hubs and selene that will be wearing sweet smiles on our faces but of course those people who are also truly happy for us.

Like Mother Teresa's message: "In truth, joy is one of the greatest gifts we can give to people around us. Those who are unhappy need our joy, not our sadness.".

Believing in Yourself!

Words to live by:

" We cannot rise higher than thought of ourselves" - Orison Swett Marden

I never thought that I'd be successful. No one believed in me before! Actually a lot of people way back described me as my parents biggest failure! "Ouch!" but well, it didn't happen.

Why allow people judge you, right? They do not know you, they don't have any idea what your plans are - You hold your own path! You build your own future, your career and everything!

So here's what I did - I made that "negative impression" a REAL motivation to keep myself going! yeah! - you know why? the more they say I'm a failure, disappointmet, the more I'm eager to make myself successful that one day - they'll regret what they have said.. "And where I am now?" Oh well, guess what .. I have my own business, I have my own company, I employ and help people, I support my family.. I don't have to prove them anything.. I just did what I needed to do!

I am actually grateful because they were the ones who pushed me to be at the TOP! Once a disappointment but now someone that my family could be thankful to and proud of! isn't it excellent? Such a good feeling to see your loved ones smile and happy because you have helped them in your OWN WAYS!

So, here's my message for people who usually put or bring themselves down just because people look down on them:

Why would you be affected of other people telling you YOU are not good enough..
Why would you be affected of other people talking about you and your failures in life! All of us have failures so they don't have the right to judge you!
Why would you be affected of other people? Remember, you have your family and they got your back..

Why worry enough about what other people would say! Just believe in your capacity! Do what is right.. Later on, you'll prove them wrong. You don't need to struggle just to show them that they are wrong.. Go on with your life, be successful! Struggle for yourself, for your family for your future!

Make them an inspiration - don't hate them, they'll just hate themselves later!

So here's my last piece of message to share.. :)

"We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit."

-- e. e. cummings

My Perfect Love, My Perfect Summer of 2011, Perfect Achievements!

My Perfect Love, My Perfect Summer,

Perfect Achievements of 2011

Sharing your experiences is really fun most especially if you are super excited about it.

It's been a week that I was not able to update my blog. Not only I am busy with my work but I also had to go out

with my family. Seeing them smile because of great achievements makes me so happy..

Perfect Achievements:

My sister graduated last March 24, 2011. I am soooo proud of her! My mother prepared a graduation dinner with the entire family, some relatives and some friends.

It's so amazing that my mom and dad finally reached their goals of having the three of us (My elder brother, me and youngest sister) to graduate.. indeed, FINALLY.

For several years of working so hard to pay for our education, now, everything is paid off. It is time for the three of us now to pay back our parents by working hard and somehow treat them for everything that they have done for us. They can now enjoy some vacations and start to think of themselves since we are now able to work for our own expenses. :)

Words to live by:

"Parents: persons who spend half their time worrying how a child will turn out, and the rest of the time wondering when a child will turn in." -- Ted Cook

Perfect Summer!

March 25, 2011 - My hubby's birthday - we threw a party for him and we saw him so happy. Age doesn't matter, right?.. It is just wonderful to somehow see your loved ones smile..

April 2 - 4, 2011. My sister who just graduated along with my family (me, my hubby and my baby) went to boracay for a short vacation =) It was so much fun.

It was my baby's first beach experience. Enjoying the white sands, the tiny waves and of course the sun.. :) It was a perfect summer! :) I am in love with the thought that it was a first beach outing and everything seemed so perfect.

Perfect Love!

April 5, 2011 - A date to remember; celebrating my hubby's and I 2nd year wedding anniversary.

Why am I sharing this? because these experiences are worth telling for. Every thing fell into the right time! Everyone is happy.

Isn't it the perfect summer? Perfect achievements? and of course, Perfect LOVE!..?

Knowing Who You Really Are!

Here's a quote that I would like to share about "Being Yourself". Just like my previous post, "Love yourself", right now I would like to repeat the idea of Loving and Being Yourself... :)

Words to live by:

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

-- Dr. Seuss

Who you are is something you should be proud of! Each one of us were created by God uniquely. Each one of us has our own differences and we should be happy about it. Yes, there would be similarities but each of us are totally a different person!

My mom used to tell me before, when people smiles at you, it means that they see who you really are. But when you them frowning then it means something is not good about you! These are simple gestures that most people do in order to know the person or communicate with the person in front of them. True that when people is happy about what show them then of course they would smile at you. When some people see something awful about you, for sure they wouldn't be happy and would just frown.

ME!

What do I like about me? (You should know who you are)

1) I am my parent's daughter - I am proud that my parents were always supportive, loving and understanding.

2) I am a hardworking wife and mother - I work hard to save for my family's future. I don't ask money, I work for every cents.! :) I love this trait of mine and proud of my ability to find good work and being thrifty! :) I know I am workaholic but I always find time to be with my hubby and daughter,.. Besides, this is for all of US!

3) I love butterfly - I know a lot of people loves butterfly and I am not the only one! :) but since I was a kid, I always loved butterfly. Not only that I that, I thank God for giving me a butterfly birth mark found on my forehead. Isn't it nice? LOL!

4) I love to collect stuff - bratz dolls, stuff toys, tazmanians, elmos, butterflies, barbies, shoes, boots, bags, perfumes and a lot more. I cherish every little thing that I have!

5) I love being a Happy - Person! - I smile and I always start my day with a smile. Smiling is even the best make up or cover up when you are sad. I would rather hide my sadness or pain to other people than make them see I am sad and affect them in some ways. I would rather hold and keep my own problems than worry more people of my personal issues. :) Although, I share some to my closest friends, best friends, mother, hubby, and well of course, telling God all my burdens and pains through Prayer. They are my strength and they are always there for me! They are also the ones that make me smile and happy every DAY!

6) Love - I am so blessed with LOVE and Happiness. God is so good for giving the People I know right now! All of them. For my family, friends, colleagues, bosses, and even classmates during my school days. All of them were treasured, all of them makes me THE ENTIRE ME right now!

and more... I just love WHO I AM!

How about you? What do you love about yourself? How much do you know yourself?

You don't have to act or pretend being someone else, Just be yourself! You can make people happy with the simple YOU! You don't have to change yourself because of other people, as long as you continue to be YOU, then you are on the right track... Please read the last quote below that I want to emphasize the importance of BEING YOURSELF!

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."