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It’s too early to be showing Christmas movies so I was surprised to see “A Miracle on 34th Street” being shown at Star Movies. I haven’t seen the movie yet so I decided to watch it hoping I’d get sleepy. But it turned the other way around.

In the movie, a real Santa Claus under the name of Kris Kringle was held on trial for being a lunatic (cause he says and believes he is Santa Claus) . I’ve learned so much from the movie unexpectedly…

“Oh, but there is. I'm not just a whimsical figure who wears a charming suit and affects a jolly demeanor. You know, I... I... I'm a symbol. I'm a symbol of the human ability to be able to suppress the selfish and hateful tendencies that rule the major part of our lives. If... you can't believe, if you can't accept anything on faith, then you're doomed for a life dominated by doubt.”

When I was young, every year I would wish something for Christmas. There was a time when I actually believed that my gifts came from him. But then, when I was told that he doesn’t exist. From that time on, whenever I wished for something and didn’t get it, it made me realize what they say is the TRUTH, that there is NO SANTA CLAUS. In school, they said it is better to tell kids the truth so they don’t get hurt when they found out they were lied to.

But now, I realize that by doing so, millions of hopes of children were killed. Maybe when I was a kid, I slowly stopped dreaming, I slowly stopped wishing because the reality is, like what the elder people say, not what you expect it to be. The reality is all hardships and disappointments. Yet, we fail to see that this is not all about the belief in Santa Claus. This is about the belief that when you wish for something hard enough, the universe will help you get it. Maybe not exactly on Christmas day, but you will get it at the right time if you keep on believing.

At my age, I admit that there were times when I have lost enthusiasm about the things I want in life. So I am thanking God for letting me watch this movie because, I got the message… “If... you can't believe, if you can't accept anything on faith, then you're doomed for a life dominated by doubt”

So even though it is not yet Christmas, I will accept by faith that my goal is already reached. I have no doubt about my abilities… I am already successful. I will be patient with the Universe but IT will know what I really want. And this time, I am not going to let REALITY limit me. Everyday is Christmas to a heart that is filled with love, enthusiasm, hope and faith that all the gifts that we desire will rightfully be given to us at the right time if we BELIEVE.

I feel fulfilled when I get to pull someone’s mood up when they were in a rough day. That makes me feel like I was an instrument of God to help them see the beauty of life. However, when it is my turn to feel down, I look at the stars, the sky or just pause for awhile, think hard and ask God for a message which can help me.

Today, this is what I found…

I’ve met and still remember some people in the past who literally have tons of excuses for not being able to “DO SOMETHING” even when they know that people or a team is counting on them. I am not perfect either so I know I would have used excuses too when I feel bad. But hey! my new motto should be… NO MORE DRAMA, LET’s DO IT!

Growing up when I was a kid was watching Disney movies about princesses and princes. For sure everyone would attest that they once dreamed of having a life like in the fairytales. Listening to this mix brings back the dreams I had then. It gives me that feeling that there is something good to expect in life. But then, I also remembered being told in school, and even in literature that life is nothing like the fairytales. People told me that I should wake up to reality that life is hard and that’s really how it is.

For years, they made me believe them. They made me forget how happy it was to dream and expect something grand. I know whoever instilled that in my mind was just being concerned so I wouldn’t be disappointed in life. Or maybe, they once dreamed of living a life with royalties but ended being disappointed themselves… who knows.

Listening to this brought back my childhood dreams. I realized the years of hope that I deprived myself of. We are all in our own fairytales. And if we dream hard enough and work hard on it, we decide what ending our story would be. Fairytales happen everyday… falling in love, marrying the one you love, getting a job, travelling to places unknown, being loved by your parents, working hard to see the ones you love happy…  finding treasures (by means of your income)… exploring the world (by the knowledge you get from school), we are all in a FAIRYTALE. And at this very moment, a soundtrack is being created for each of us. So pause for awhile and listen… looking at your life right now, what music will you hear? Sad? Exciting? Horrifying? Sweet? Happy? If it’s not as pleasant as you want it to be then its about time you WAKE UP to what’s really out there. Its a reality that we all need to work on our fairytale. Don’t STOP and NEVER forget that we have a Happy Ending to look forward to if you just BELIEVE!

I am thankful for the stories and the music of Walt Disney. I believe that they were made not just for children but they were made to teach the adults that to enjoy life, we must look at it in the eyes of a child. If you were told before to forget about your dreams, it’s never too late to go back and get it.

How do you achieve success? Tips from Parokya ni Edgar!

• NEVER WASTE AN OPPORTUNITY

“Wag kang magkakamali
Palampasin ang sandali”

• ALWAYS STAY POSITIVE

“Kailangan palagi positibo parati”

• BELIEVE THAT IT WILL (something will) HAPPEN

“Dapat maniwala ka na merong mangyayare”

• DO NOT BE LEFT BEHIND. Yes! Life is short so you need to think everyday if your actions an decisions are important.

“Dapat lang siguro na wag kang magpapahuli
Sapagkat ang oras natin ay may katapusan
Kailangan mong gamitin sa makabuluhan”

• DO NOT LET HURDLES STOP YOU BY FOCUSING ON YOUR GOAL.

“Mga batang di magpapigil sa pagpursigi
Mga batang di maawat ng mga hadlang
Sapagkat sila'y nakatingin sa pupuntahan”

• GO AFTER YOUR DREAMS. It’s not going to be easy but it’s worth it!

Yesterday was a very good day for me and Boi. After months of waiting, we finally are seeing the fruits of our hard work in the business. Not just that, I am very happy to have helped someone today who has been very patient in learning and improving herself. She deserves a celebration for our shared achievement!

And for that, the first thing that came to my mind was how kind God is for another blessing. To show how thankful I am, I would like to share to you Inspirational video #3. This is exactly what my message for everyone is. If you are feeling lost, or tired of what’s happening, or hurting,  I highly recommend you watch this.

BELIEVE AND ALL THINGS BECOME POSSIBLE.

“Never Give Up Hope, You’re gonna do great things, I already know…”

JUST GOT INSPIRED BY THIS VIDEO

When we were kids we dreamt of big things. But as we grow old, we started to think that they are impossible. Hey! SAYS WHO???? Never forget your dreams and always remember that it still is POSSIBLE!

I always ask God to talk to me everyday. I always ask for HIM to inspire me in my search for my purpose in this world. While browsing and reading my 2012 horoscopes, I do not think it is just a coincidence that I found this. Thank you Lord for all the blessings. And I pray for those who are suffering and are not at peace. I see beauty in Your creations and it reminds me that You are there watching.