Be ready to fall in love

Loving the right person at the wrong time...

or having the wrong person when the time is right...

means LETTING GO! (even if you still want to hold on)

Too ironic, isn't it?
You're in love with someone, only to find out in the end that you can never be 'till the end. 

You spent your lifetime loving someone, missing him/her so badly,  putting the person at the pedestal, yet, that person walks out of your life, then just to console yourself, you gonna say: "Everything has a reason."

You can do nothing but cry to release the pain inside, the pain of losing. 

With bloody heart, you still can manage to smile, to let the world see that everything is fine, all is well as you usually post on your fb status!  After all, wearing a smile is easy than explaining why you are lonely. A smile is easy to form just to hide the pain. You stay playing the art of "pretending" that all is sunny day. You keep the hurt inside and you manage to smile so that the person you love will leave you happily without any guilt, and without him/her knowing how you strive just to hold back your tears. 

You are thinking that letting go is one way of expressing how much you love a certain individual. Yes, you let the person go, and  what remains in you are the memories and too many unanswered questions: "Where have I failed?" Did I fail? I  did my best, was my best not enough?  With tears in your eyes, you will realize you are just the least priority. You have too many rivals. This computer age  promises opportunities, and it is always the top priorities of so many aspiring individuals. What a rival you got!

But wait up...

is it really because of rivals?  I guess no. Because I believe that most relationships tend to fail not because of the absence of love, but because love is always present. It's just that one was being loved too much, and the other was being loved too little. Most often, we fall in love with the person we think we love, but to only discover that for them we are just for past times. While the one who truly loves us remains either our friend or a stranger. 

What an irony! 

Ironic in the since that in spite of the fact that love strives in hurting, you  still risk for Love. 

You console yourself by sticking the belief that if you don't get hurt, then you won't learn how to love. You even find beauty in it.  the  beauty of loving despite of pain. You console yourself by telling: "Love doesn't hurt all the time"; though the hurting is there to test you, to help you grow.

Love is a painful risk. 
It takes an individual to have the courage.
To love means that risk must be taken, 
no matter how scary or painful, 
for only then  will you experience
 the fullness of humanity 
of what we call LOVE. 

If you're not ready to cry, if you're not ready to take the risk , and if you're not ready to feel the pain, then you're not ready to fall in love.                               

Be ready! 

written by: Leony Cabauatan a.k.a. Moonrose

TREASURE HUNTING

Let us  imagine that....

...  the treasure called LIFE - life at its best, life as life was meant to be... is hidden on a great mountain peak.  

A path leads to it, and we are gathered at the starting point below. 

We are going to seek this treasure (life)  TOGETHER. 

The time has come to begin. The prospects are hopeful and we are eager to be off. 




Before we begin our journey, however, we need to know something about the path ahead. 

What path are we gonna take?

-Is it long and winding path?
-Or a desert-like one ?
-A scary and slippery way? 

Most likely, we traveled different path in our every journey. 

It could be a scary and slippery path when our day is full of anticipation, and fragile or sensitive moment; It could also be a desert-like path when during the course of our journey we are carrying heavy baggages, such as problems and tribulations that made our journey rough; Or it could be a long and winding path wherein the journey seems endless, and yet whatever curves ahead still we are very much hopeful that at the end of it is the rising sun that always promises hope. 

In order to survive in this journey, in order to climb up the mountain to get the hidden treasure called life, we need a clear, sound philosophy of life. We need to understand that Life is being truly human. 

But what is it that makes a human being?

     - Well,  as far as I'm concern, It's not whether we have money or not. 

     - It's not whether we have a home and family or not

     - It's not what we all ask  and get immediate answers

     - It's not about what job we do or if we do have a job or none

     ... but it's far better than that !

It's not even about the pain we experienced at the hospital or the hurt we get from missing or losing a dear one.. It's not all about that!! 

     ... It is what is inside - it's what a friend of mine calls the heart. It's what we always read on fb status about "speak with a heart", "use your heart". In other words, it's the TRUTH, the CORE, the real person inside a hurting friend, a real  person inside a prostitute,  inside the criminal, inside the greed people, etc.

     

     ... It is the real person inside ME and the real person inside YOU. We are all different being with different race and culture from different part of the globe, but we have one common in us, THE HEART. 

 So, now we are at the starting point of this treasure hunting. We are at the foot of the mountain, getting ready to climb up and get the treasure that is hidden at the peak of it, the priceless treasure called LIFE. Let the treasure hunting begin !! 

" To WIN 

is to accept who you are

To SUCCEED

is to know what you really WANT"

Written: ~Leony Cabauatan~ a.k.a. Moonrose

Storms in Love and Friendship (Engineering Groom)

”There may be so many reasons to dislike someone, but no reason is required to love someone.”

There is nothing in this world that is wonderful than love.  Because of the wonderful feeling it can give, many of us if not all, desire every relationship to last long, either it could be a friendship love or romantic love. We love to be in love. It’s like a lightning that suddenly hit us, but instead of killing us, it  revitalize our entire system- mind, body and soul.  It strikes us in its own sweet time. Sometimes, we can barely identify what kind of love we feel towards a certain individual. Though we have many why’s, but still, we go “for a dip in the pool of sweet loving”.  We don’t even care the world coz our world is the love we have towards that special person (hmm sounds a lot like me). This is the kind of feeling that I was able to say, “The closer I am to you, the happier I am.”

Get Closer

Every relationship has its ups and downs. As what I have mentioned at some of my previous posts, “Love does not always come on easy waters.” Therefore in times of storm in our love journey, we need to speak with a  heart. We need  to get closer, to open up and if possible  seek advice from trusted people or friends.


Sharing

Reaching out to others by opening up our heart and sharing out to them our thoughts and desires- above all confide to them our problems- has lessen the heavy feeling we have inside.   All we do in reaching out is speak with a heart. When you speak with your heart, another heart listens.  

We are all journeying people in life and in love. Our journeying heart is prone to different emotions caused by the people we meet during the course of our journey. People with different colors and belief. People that could affect us in our outlook in life.

Sometime before, a friend of mine  shared his experience about his friendship towards a girl. This girl greatly affects his belief and even make him discourage to befriend with any other girls with the same course and belief as hers.  How this things happen? It all started in online friendship.  It's about the story of Ashik, an Indian friend. 


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ENGINEERING GROOM

(Ashik H. of India)


I value friendship. I had some female friends and I got close encounter with Indian girl. I was afraid to love and no one came my way, that is the truth.

Three (3) years back, I was in friendship with an engineering Indian girl. A girl who studies engineering or completed her studies. The friendship was good. She loved reading my emails. Always guided me to succeed in life to an extent. I am from India. India is going ahead with engineering.  She is a result of such ridiculous thinking of Indian government. So here we have a tons of engineering colleges and lot of these so called techs.

This girl loved my emails. We can judge a person from her emails. So I happened to know that. She wasn't my choice . She was obsessed with engineering. She was in love with me. She was afraid to tell . The friendship continued for a while. Meanwhile I got a job but it has no connection about engineering. I told the girl that I got a job. She was interested to know the nature of my job. When I told him about it, she said : "You are not having an engineering degree to be my groom". I was astonished and shocked . I never loved her, I only treat her as a friend so how come she was able to say that? she wasn't my gf. She was not a best friend of mine either. I didn't tell anything bad. I let her boast her engineering degree. I waited for an opportunity to tell her that i never loved her. Indians who study Engineering always prefer engineering degree grooms and vice versa. There is no dating system. The choice of partner is decided by their parents. Girls obey them and prefer engineering grooms as well. That opportunity came when she send her engagement photos without a subject. She would have thought that sending engagement pics in email would hurt me. So I told her that I am happy about the outcome. I even wished her all the best. At last, I had the guts in telling her that I didn't love her. I never loved her more than a friend. She was not a match for me. I   don't like her being too proud of herself and  humiliating others who has a lesser degree than her. I was happy to know she's getting married and got an engineering groom. I knew her nature of engineering obsession and choice of engineering grooms.

The friendship did not last long. I didn't show much interest after that. She did not send invite for marriage. I removed her email id and details. Though i was not in love with her, this incident affects the way I think. So I was frustrated with life, with India and Indian third world techs. So from that day on, I decided not to include any Indian techs in my friends circle and social networking sites. I am Indian, but I don't support India as well for that matter. I m proud to be global citizen. I will live up to it.


I don't want to hurt anybody in life. Life has given me hurt and got further cheated by India and Indians. Most of my indian friends didn't get me. They are too focused on themselves, too proud without considering how they  hurt others. I am not in India now, I got a job in other state and live a life as global citizen.

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I find this post a bit fragile, but I have to share this for us to ponder...
This is just a simple and common incident, but its effect to a person's mind and belief is tremendous.
Our emotion greatly affects us in love and in friendship that even lead us to blindness,
...blindness  from what is right or wrong.
We cannot be right at all times, especially when our ego is controlling us.
...ego that stained our heart,
...stain that poisons our entire being.
Imagine a life with a POISONOUS HEART? What good is there? 
We are a journeying person. It is all up to us on how to make this journey worthwhile.


For Ashik:
This post has made me think about the arrange marriage cases in  some other countries, like India.  Could it be the reason of why some others has to sacrifice their loved ones? Engineering groom to engineering bride.. so sad to know about this.    
May you find peace and love in your heart my friend<3


Thanks for posting.


~Leony Moonrose~

THINK BIG (Develop confidence)

Success is a state of mind!

THINK BIG. It’s free :)

Think that you’ll become BIG and be positive about it. 

“If you think positively, it would create a positive atmosphere which will result to a positive reaction”.

I was sitting on a rocking chair, while having my “siesta” yesterday. I was in deep thought when a scene of my kitten “Muning” got my attention. I stood up and decided to watch him keenly, but  in a split second, “Muning” jumped up attacking my nephew’s puppy that is pretty much bigger than him. I was taken aback, but amused at the same time, watching the poor puppy ran away howling.

What has triggered “Muning” to attack that puppy? 

I’m sure he knows how big that puppy is. 

Could it be:

1. He was thinking that he is big too? 

2. He knows his own ability as a cat? 

3. He believes his inner strength and trust himself that he could defeat that dog?

Oh well yeah, why not? Mind has power as they say:)

He knows that he is a CAT but he thinks and believes that he can be a TIGER. If he has doubted this fact, then he wouldn't have defeated that dog.  His thought has given him power.

I can be a TIGER

So then...

- our tangible achievements
- our  reached goals
- our certificates earned
- our developed talents
 ... are the result of our thoughts. 

These thoughts lead to actions, actions lead to habits, and our habits are what determine our eventual character and destiny.

 In order to accomplish big things, we must first develop the ability to think big. 

yet, thinking big isn't enough...

 

We also need to think differently, talk big, believe more, act big, act now, and act consistently in order to become great and accomplish our goals and dreams in life.

We need

to have 

confidence 

in our ability...

be brave enough

to follow through!

"Know your abilities and make out the best in you".

Day to day journey

"HOLD THE KEY AND UNLOCK THE MYSTERY"

     Our life is in our hands to live. We can make plans for the day, for the year, for our future.. we set our goals of what we ought to become, we are determined to succeed.. but there is so much unknown in Life. Just keep journeying moment by moment each day with much love and peace in your heart. Then on the process, you will discover that you have unlocked the unknown and make it known.. you will realize one day that you're already at the top! What a sweet feeling of satisfaction you have, when you're on top, loved by so many, because of your greatness, in life and in love. Love not just to those who love you but also to those who hated you. Your loving heart is the key towards success! Hold the key and unlock the mystery of life... 

"LIFE IS A GIFT"

Choose life.. save life.. preserve the sanctity and integrity of life.. this battle for legalization of reproductive health bill which lead to abortion is not for us.. but a battle for our children's children... help save life.. I am sad for this ongoing fight in Philippine Congress.. pls. pray and help save life. Choose life that your children may live. 

"MY OWN SECRET GARDEN"

(you are invited)

In my garden, there is a large place for sentiment. My garden of flowers is also my garden of thoughts and dreams.. the thoughts grow as freely as the flowers, and the dreams are so beautiful... may I invite my friends to visit this garden.. and let us all try to unwind... Accompany me here. Let's talk anything.  The best kind of friend is that kind whom you can sit on a porch and swing with.. never say a word, and then walk a way feeling like it was the best conversation you ever had.

VAMPIRE's LOVE KISS

(By: Leony Moonrose)

The moonlight reflecting off her pale skin,
The innocence shown in her angelic smile:
A hint of lust shines within her eyes,
And a touch of blood stains at her lips.

She smiled yeah, but looks so sad,
While waiting for the man she loved.
Shes praying her love wouldn't last,
But it can’t be coz she knows, it would last tonight!

She hears him knock and knows he'll be worried..
She opens the door knowing what she must do..
She must say goodbye to her only love,
And set him free to live his normal life. 

 
As she wipes a tear that rolled down her cheek 
she said:
"my dear I do love you so, but I'm afraid I must go.
You must live your life to the fullest
enjoy I'll be with you in the end ..
Just feel me and I’ll be with the wind.

"I love you my dear and never forget it.
I’ll be in your heart and treasure you always."
And with a kiss she was gone and all that was left..
was ash and a tingle on the man’s lips..
from his last vampire's love kiss.

Worry Not - The Poem

(By: Leony Moonrose)

Whenever I'm weary,
I say, Oh mind, never feel the same.
You must have sympathy,
 Don't ever blame.


When the rays of worry saddens me
I say, oh mind never give up  hope
After that stormy sea
the smiling sun will rise.


when I look up the shining stars at the amazing sky,
and the sweet smiling moon at night,
I smile back even if I got a sorrowful heart
Coz I know, the clouds will pass them by.


Nothing will stay in this world,
Not even my loneliness.
I cry one day, but I must stand
Because I know I am so blessed<3