"Ang hirap ng life ngayon no? It's that part where you actually try to make your dreams happen. Tama ba?"
(snippet from a facebook convo)
Monday, November 21, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Off the Record
Back in high school, I only used to care about my family, friends and grades. And probably the occasional (and not-so-occasional) crushes.
But college has instilled upon me a seed that is far greater than anything I have been content to live with all my life. I long to create something greater than myself, live with a higher sense of purpose, and, to put it simply, wake up with a big smile on my face knowing that my day is going to be made of awesome. '
For most part, my college part has been nothing short of the usual routine of getting up, fixing myself, going to school, mingling with friends and other mundane activities. For a person who likes variety and excitement, this current situation can be frustrating — and maybe, even depressing.
Since I've figured out what I want to do in my life, everything started to fall into a perspective I've never had before. Some things I've stressed over before turned into trivial pursuits, while some things I barely held in good faith became my saving grace.
But still I am defeated — cowardly, indecisive, uncertain of what is and is to come.
Still, I am eyeing the great view from the sidelines, silently wondering if this is all there is to talk about my current reality.
One of these days, I hope I can be one of these two things — a person with insight, who understands that today is not forever, or a person with conviction, who takes a risk for that certain something worth believing in.
But college has instilled upon me a seed that is far greater than anything I have been content to live with all my life. I long to create something greater than myself, live with a higher sense of purpose, and, to put it simply, wake up with a big smile on my face knowing that my day is going to be made of awesome. '
For most part, my college part has been nothing short of the usual routine of getting up, fixing myself, going to school, mingling with friends and other mundane activities. For a person who likes variety and excitement, this current situation can be frustrating — and maybe, even depressing.
Since I've figured out what I want to do in my life, everything started to fall into a perspective I've never had before. Some things I've stressed over before turned into trivial pursuits, while some things I barely held in good faith became my saving grace.
But still I am defeated — cowardly, indecisive, uncertain of what is and is to come.
Still, I am eyeing the great view from the sidelines, silently wondering if this is all there is to talk about my current reality.
One of these days, I hope I can be one of these two things — a person with insight, who understands that today is not forever, or a person with conviction, who takes a risk for that certain something worth believing in.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Feynman and Grit
I am only halfway done reading this book, but it's really really good.
It uses jargon, yes, but I assure you that the book doesn't go overboard.
It's amazing to get into the head of this genius (since Feynman wrote the book himself).
Plus, the short anecdotes of our hero are fun! They make me laugh, think and wonder.
Feynman, obviously has grit (something that I've been reading about lately).
Grit means staying true to your goals, notwithstanding hardships and difficulties.
It also means persisting, and valuing the process of creating, as opposed to results.
Link about grit: Grit Is More Important than Talent
(Okay, this was an incoherent post. But this blog is an online record book, remember? :)) )
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Coincidence?
Yet another moment that will probably change my life forever, though I do not realize it now (Oh wait, I just did).
Still waiting for a revelation.
#spirituality #thatpersoninthebookstore
Still waiting for a revelation.
#spirituality #thatpersoninthebookstore
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