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Wedding Anniversary

May 2, 2012 By AMSDaily 5 Comments

Keep with your vows. With faith, it’s all worth it!

And believe in this promise – whoever God has joined together, no one – nothing can ever separate them!

By Buena Laoang

And yes- eight’s happiness!

I am glad and almost can’t contain my thanks to God especially, because of the beautiful events He creates in our life. The story of Vaks’ and mine’s marriage would sum up that eight years and still together, it actually is a miracle!

Because of great and apparent personality differences, it is only by God’s love for us that we have remained faithful to our vows- after all the stories beyond one’s imagination: Buena going away with all her birth certificates and all; Vaks almost literally damaged a door that remained closed; Buena escaping to the mountains; Vaks escaping to another region… and so on the love story goes, BUT IT REMAINED A LOVE STORY, after all.

The power of love indeed! And it’s the power of God’s love.

We offer endless gratitude to my in-laws and friends and instrumental people who have stood by us and helped us get through. You are all angels in disguise!

Editor’s Note: Buenaflor Laoang-Rosete contributes weekly on AMSDaily. You can visit her blog at Barefoot Life Reflections to read more about inspiring stories.

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A Working Mom’s Letter to her Child

April 4, 2012 By AMSDaily 27 Comments

To my precious one,

Funny how you told me this morning that you are my precious daughter and I asked you why. Your answer was brilliant! You said, “It’s because you love me, Mama!”

Every night, as I kiss you good night I do wish you do not have to say, “I’ll see you when you pick me up tomorrow, Mama!”. I wish I am with you throughout the day and see the things you do while I am away from you.

Every morning as I draw a cross on your forehead, I wish I do not have to do that. I wish I can sleep in late with you and greet you “good morning with a smile!”. I know we do that in the weekends, but I know you feel it is never enough. I know you wish it’s summer all year long, so you can go down the stairs every monring and see my hugs waiting to wrap you up.

You saw me cry today as I picked you up from school, right?
You asked me why and I said, “it is because I don’t want to see you be the last child at the preschool to be picked up.”
Then, you added – “It’s because I am your precious one, right Mama?”
And I said, “Yes!”

I know it is tough in the morning for you and your Dad to do the regular routine, while I am already off to work. I do not know how we are actually doing it – but we are. You have been great. You have been an inspiration, and will always will be. You have been very understanding of Mama’s work schedule; you have been great at it!

Remember what I just said at dinner time? I said, “I will do anything for your sake, because you are my precious one.” And your Daddy seconded it with a kiss.

I really believe that when you wish upon the star and I ask you what you wished for, but won’t tell me – I do believe this is your wish: “I wish my Mama stays home with me all day long! I wish summer is here.”

And this is what I will wish upon the next star: “I wish that your wish will come true!”

I love you precious one!

Love,

Mama

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What Beyonce Said: Take Time to Know Yourself

March 23, 2012 By AMSDaily 15 Comments

And this is what Beyonce Knowles said that inspired me: (read each line, and feel the words as they go through your head…it is liberating!)

“Knowing who you are is the greatest wisdom a human being can possess. Know your goals, what you love, your morals, your needs, your standards, what you will not tolerate and what you are willing to die for. It defines who you are. I have learned not to obsess over being number one all the times. Sometimes not being number one gives you the incentive and the courage to fight harder; it is motivating. Have patience. Have grace. Be secure enough in yourself to base success on personal growth.

Take at least twenty minutes every day to be still and quiet. Time to sit in complete silence. Think. Reflect. Dissect your thoughts and feelings. Relive any mistakes from the day before. Decide how to be smarter and tougher, how to be more committed and considerate of others and more sensitive and aware of your surroundings. Choose something you learned that will make you a better person.

Choose to be happy and positive. Live like the blessed human you are.

Define you.

Knowing who you are allows you to create your own beautiful legacy.”

- from Katie Couric’s Lessons from Extraordinary Lives

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Who to Keep?

March 8, 2012 By AMSDaily 48 Comments

Photo of Frederick Claflin

By Avdhessh Arya

Here is something I want to tell you:

I am supposed to ‘cooperate’ with a negative family member who has been disturbing the atmosphere for quite long now. After trying to make that person understand what’s wrong, and failing, I have decided not to. Period.

All of us want to connect with likeminded people, who share our interests, but there will be some who might not like you, and may even try to harm you. Mentally or emotionally. So, what do you? Carry the burden on your shoulders because you are supposed to or….. Quit.

I prefer quitting.

Not because I am a quitter, but, because you must know when to quit.

You are here to live your life, be happy and help others become happy. Not all people will support you. Choose who you want to associate with for the highest good of all. If something resonates, good, or else quit.

Not all people are worth keeping company.

Editor’s Note: Avdhessh Arya, is a personal development coach for youth and voice actor, who helps young people break walls of self-imposed limitations and become confident individuals. He is also the founder and owner of avdhessharya.com, a website portal with focus on dealing with lack of self-confidence, negativity, self-doubt, lack of focus and more. Visit http://avdhessharya.com to read more such insightful articles.

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Take the Opportunity: Look into Someone’s Eyes

February 20, 2012 By AMSDaily 11 Comments

Photo of Randy Legaspi

By Stuart Young

Take the opportunity today to look into someone’s eyes for one minute
without touching or talking.

Think it’s easy?

Once you’ve stopped giggling and blinking, settle down to do it
seriously. The whole giggling thing is our defence from someone
getting too close. Allow them to get close because guess what – you’re
getting that close to them.

Be aware of your thoughts as you do this, notice if you are feeling
more or less connected to that person. Notice if that person seems
comfortable or awkward. Do you notice something different about them?
Does your mind start to wander?

You are only as vulnerable as the person you are sharing this with.
Having said that – you may find it really easy and enjoyable. I hope
you do.

If you do find this quite easy, try doing it for two minutes or three.

Editor’s Note: Stuart Young writes his thoughts on How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time. He aims to provide a “set of 365 practical little guides which WILL change your life if you commit to implementing as many as possible.” You can check his thoughts here.