We are all still in a journey,and if God be with us, we know it will be a meaningful one,it doesn’t mater who reaches the destination first. – itakeoffthemask.com
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It is not the absence of darkness that makes a soul great,but the ability to deal with and overcome as much darkness as it possibly can. -itakeoffthemask.com
When I first started blogging, I didn’t know how it would greatly influence me. I started out hoping to influence many and in the process, I was the one who had been pruned, and fertilized. I was developed at the same time that my blog evolved.
My first blog, which was with a free host was very simple. But to me, it was a dream come true of having a website of my own. I was very new at blog design and templates and CSS codes that compared to the many other looks my blog achieved, it looked so simple and ordinary, even corny at times when I look back. But even then, it was a big leap for me. And I learned many things from then.
What’s more important however, are not the technical things I’ve learned, though I’ve learned so much in there. What’s significant are the life changing lessons blogging taught me:
- I’ve learned that sharing is crucial to learning. At first, I was afraid to share my best articles. There was a fear that it might be copied, stolen or plagiarized. But then I realized that there is really no worth to what I’ve written if I cannot share it with others who may benefit from it. So I wrote prayers, inspiring poems and healing articles which I hope to comfort even the most downtrodden people. My first readers were the sick, the hurting, the grieving. I connected with them, through my writings, even if they haven’t even met me in person. Words truly have power, and words must be uttered, written, shared in order for it to bring forth its fruits.
- I’ve learned that if one truly desires to live in full, one must welcome change and move on. The first theme of my blog was okey, it reached the audience my writing spoke to at that time. But then later on, an old friend gave me a feedback that my blog was a sad blog. I knew it was, for I had the sorrowful in my heart when I wrote most of the articles there. Yet I learned that even sadness has a season, and the people I desired to comfort should not remain in their sadness forever. They must move on, they will move on. I’ve realized that comforting them in their darkest hours was only a part of my prayers for them. The second part is how to reach their joy, how to protect it, how to expand it endlessly as God’s beloved children were meant to experience.
- I’ve learned that I was hiding myself just like the templates I initially used, which were dark and not so easy to understand. I was deep. But I was not easy to read. I was mysterious, but mystery is nothing if it could not reach the people whose lives you’d really want to touch. You can’t stay in heaven if you want to be of use to earth. You have to go down that dark valley so you can help people living in the darkness find their way up to heaven as well.
- The time I spent developing my blog was also the time I relearned my life principles. As my blog evolved, I passed through stages of questioning my life principles, setting my core beliefs, strengthening them, and now, of applying them in real life.
- I’ve learned that there is always room for growth. When I reached writing 300 articles, I thought it was the end, that I couldn’t share or write anything anymore. But I was wrong. As I write today, I have this good feeling – that I’ve only just begun. 🙂
When blogging, you don’t have to think you’re writing for the whole world. Think that you’re writing to one person, and one person is a whole universe of significance which God has given you.
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What Really Matters?
There are many things we think about in this life, things that even cause us to worry and fret about.
But out of so many things that occupy our mind, how many of which enrich our souls in return?
Think about it today. Feed your heart. Many of the most important things are indeed and still – invisible.
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Super foods for the Brain
We’ve all had days when we didn’t feel like we were ‘on our game.’ And as we age, both our bodies and our brains grow old as well. By making smart food choices though, we can preserve our precious gray matter longer and improve brain function. Here are some brainy choices for keeping our noggins in tip-top shape.
Blueberries have been shown to shield the brain from stress, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Research has also shown that diets rich in blueberries significantly improved both the learning capacity and motor skills.
Avocados, though considered a ‘fatty fruit,’ contribute to healthy blood flow and decreased blood pressure, lessening the chances of developing hypertension, which can lead to a stroke.
Deep-water fish, such as salmon is a wise, freshwater fish choice. It’s abundant in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are essential for healthy brain function.
Nuts and seeds are good sources of vitamin E, an important vitamin needed by your brain to stave off declining cognitive functions. Cashews, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower and sesame seeds and almonds are all great choices.
Whole-grain breads, brown rice, and oatmeal also contribute to a healthy brain by reducing the risk for cardiac disease. By promoting a healthy heart and improved blood flow, the brain is sure to thrive via excellent oxygen and nutrient delivery through the bloodstream. Complex carbohydrates also supply the brain with a steady stream of glucose that enhances brain function. It’s important to avoid simple carbohydrates often found in junk food because the glucose gives the brain a short-lived sugar high, often followed by a crash that makes you feel hungry and tired.
Freshly brewed tea also has potent antioxidants, especially the class known as catechines, which also promotes healthy blood flow. Since black teas do contain caffeine it’s important to use it sensibly.
Dark chocolate has powerful antioxidant properties, contains several natural stimulants, which enhance focus and concentration, and encourages the production of endorphins, which helps improve mood. Again, moderation is the key.