I studied my first degree in the Philippines. It was an amazing 4years with numerous experiences that I believe have contributed to make me the man I am today. It’s been about 8years since I graduated and I was fortunate to meet up with an acquaintance of mine in London, few weeks ago. He had […]
A Snapshot of Life…
So, I’m on the tube the other evening and I look around the carriage to see different facial expressions and countenances. It’s a diverse picture. A lady with hand on head trying to massage her headache away, two friends in a heated discussion over the fate of a relationship and a man trying to stay […]
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First Impressions…
Late evening yesterday and I had a most interesting experience. I was walking home when I ran into a man who looked pretty shabby, dirty and tattered. He asked if I knew where the closest Sainsbury’s was to which I responded and pointed him in the right direction. He thanked me, gently walked on and […]
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I Want You…
I received a call the other day while at work. It was my goddaughter’s mother. She called to catch up about life and of course, we spoke about her. She had grown up sleeping with her parents but had recently started sleeping alone in her room. Her mom was very happy with this maturity and […]
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The look in your eyes…
Friday evening, I was waiting for my girlfriend at Bank underground station. I’m like many other people because I also like people watching! Different faces, different strides, different personalities all fascinate and remind me how beautiful and diverse London is. Then I saw a girl crying. She was pushing a travel bag and was in […]
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Love is…
A scene in Ray, the biographical movie of the rhythm and blues legend Ray Charles, came up in a conversation the other night. It’s the moment when his mom restrains herself from helping him walk. For those who haven’t seen it; the message here is simply the emotional pain on the part of a mother […]
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Thank You…
I like to participate in different loyalty programs with my regular shopping. From Sainsbury to Boots to Costa; I keep my cards and collect points religiously. It’s always great to treat a friend to a free coffee or get some free groceries from this practice. The other Friday, I went to get something from Sainsbury […]
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Little Sophie…
I found myself in the back of the bus the other day and sitting next to me was a little girl called Sophie. She was all smiles and full of energy this evening. She told me about her school, her granny she was en route to visit and her younger sister. She didn’t really like […]
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A Heart of Service…
I love coffee. An extra hot latte is my usual order and sometimes I have a touch of caramel or hazelnut with it. I particularly like Costa Coffee. For some reason, I appreciate their level of service and customer care and can proudly say I’ve never really had any issues with them. Probably this is […]
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Sweet Memories…
Sometime last week, I called our Car hire company to book a ride to work for the following morning. A lady took my order and confirmed the relevant details in a professional manner. She had an interesting accent to which I inquired about and we somehow got talking. She told me about her background, upbringing […]
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Thoughts that pass away…
Last week, I got news that a former class mate and friend had passed away. This touched me deeply. Apparently she was involved in a car accident while driving to another city to visit her dad who was sick; the car was fully damaged and she died immediately. I remember her clearly- she was vibrant […]
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Live to Share or Share to Live?
I was babysitting in Church the other Saturday morning. There were about 6 kids at this session. As usual, they wanted to drink juice, eat popcorn and play in the big pen. I let them do this as much as they wanted and ensured there were no issues. One of the girls had brought chocolate […]
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Thoughts on Fear…
I met my god daughter when she was about 6months. I’ve been blessed to watch her grow into a beautiful young girl and I believe she opened my heart to the beauty and innocence of life. She’s 7 now and oh how time flies! I remember when she was about 2 or 3years old, she […]
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A Question of Identity…
The key problem is one of identity. Everything in life can be traced to this. Because this question cannot be answered by many of us…in a clear and definitive way, a lot of the issues we experience exist. The ability to treat this brings clarity to our minds and harnesses our desires. We live deliberately […]
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They say they care…
Seeking life in institutions is futile…..simply because there are sinister elements in every institution. Be it in the form of education, religion or politics…..giving yourself to a structure or organisation that promises to care for you will only lead to disappointment and frustration. Institutions are a going concern and primarily seek to maximize key goals […]
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When it comes to Essence…
The whole point of life is to uncover our Godliness. After all, our nature is His and He is in us…there is really no difference and this is strictly from an essence perspective. This process usually takes time and is an interesting journey for those who choose to participate in it. Many of us don’t […]
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Nothing has Changed…
The story of Adam and Eve is still happening today. Adam’s admiration and pride in his beautiful woman is the same thing that limited his ability to refuse when offered the apple….this is where things went pear shaped. His given purpose…which did not include the apple, took second place to pleasing his woman. Today, some […]
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Our Mothers…
My neighbor at work is pregnant. She’s a lovely lady and every morning everyone around me is entertained by her stories. She tells tales of her difficulty trying to sleep at night, dealings with her husband and first son, her experiences on the commute into work and her fluctuating diet. She speaks with joy of […]
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Too old for this…
I love music. More specifically Hip Hop because it’s a good mix of everything like culture, language and style. I love the range, the creativity and diversity present and this is probably due to the times I was first introduced to it, which was back in the 90’s. So one night after a networking event […]
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Life and Death…
I sometimes take a taxi to get into work in the City. The other morning, I was riding in one and chatting with my driver when somewhere near Moorgate I witnessed a close car accident. The man had stepped into the street right in front of the car ahead of us which caused everyone else […]
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Attraction is not a choice…
Sometimes her mood changes; now I find this very interesting because when it comes down to it, it is real. The basis, I may not initially understand or agree with but the flexibility, randomness and depth of her expressions are one of a kind. She is different from me and I accept that. We don’t […]
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Changes…
The other weekend, I met up with a friend who came into London from Paris for an MBA lecture. It was a small reunion with another friend who also lived in London; we had all been working with the same firm in Dublin many years ago. As usual, there were a lot of shared stories […]
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My Story…
Life is more than what we see and touch each day Life is more than what our minds can dis-play It starts on the inside like these words I say Then out in rhymes like these pearls I spray – I grew up curious… My desires for more lead me on this jour-ney Searching for […]
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The Games we play…
I just got back to playing basketball. I’m rather seasonal with my game; meaning I tend to play over the spring and summer and relax for the rest of the year. It’s an indoor court in Hendon with about 15guys doing 2hours back to back full court games every Monday. On one level, I’m dealing […]
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Passion is Everything…
Passion is unleashed not generated. It is a force that is truly real and not a figment of your imagination. You can’t think you have passion…you know you have passion. This is because it is that part of you that burns and gives life through your expressions…without necessarily any effort on your part. This […]
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It all makes sense now…
Life is speaking to us. Each day and in different ways…..life is talking. Speaking in different languages, life is continuously communicating with us. The natural events that we experience, the people we meet along the way and the feelings that we feel are just a few languages. These are composed of words like love, joy […]
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No more hesitating…
My way to work is via Bank on the Northern line. From Golders Green, there’s also the option via Charing Cross, yet this would involve switching at Camden or Euston to get back on the Bank line. Now whoever knows about London tube services knows that sometimes this information isn’t always available so guys tend […]
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How addictive is addictive?
I have an addictive personality, most of my family has struggled with alcohol and I have been an alcoholic for 7 years. I have read many self-help books, but still find myself struggling. Do you think this biological trait is stronger than my desire to change? Desire is the strongest thing possible. And by this […]
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The Two sides of Life…
It’s pretty evident a lot of fine lines exist in life. The critical question is…..are we aware where these lie? More so, are we teaching our seeds the differences between both sides? How to differentiate between truths and facts? Or that perception and reality aren’t really the same? Make them aware fear and faith, love and […]
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Quality isn’t always cheap…
I usually laundry my clothes once a month and have always used a dry cleaning shop near my house. I know these guys pretty well and appreciate their service. However, I got an offer through my door the other day from another shop that gave me 20% savings with a free delivery and pick up […]
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Happy…
The level of joy and peace we experience every day of our lives tends to vary…..however, the ability does not. It is more or less fixed….thus we can actually partake in as much of it as we choose to. This is deeper than the popular notion that joy and peace is impossible or that you […]
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Missed Opportunities…
I was recently in need of a phone as a surprise birthday present for my girlfriend’s younger brother. So we spent some time discussing and searching the net for prices on the iPhone 5. Now I’m aware there are always better deals outside what is captured online. So I reached out to my contacts; namely […]
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In need of change…
En route home from work the other day, there was a man on the Northern line begging for change. He spoke of his ill fortune and his desire for financial assistance. He went through the carriages with his hand outstretched expectant; I guess he believed in the good of mankind. A man who sat opposite […]
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It’s essential but not sufficient…
I have had many mentors, read books and attended seminars; yet I still haven’t overcome my issues. We have been taught a lot of tools and models to live by but at the end of the day, you’ve finally discovered this is not where life is. This is good. They are all essential but not […]
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Similarities, diversity and happiness…
One school of thought suggests that our childhood plays a significant role in our lives as adults. Looking back on mine, I’m grateful for the exposure I had and I believe this keeps me yearning for more today. I write this in reference to places, people and events; the appreciation of diversity. I have travelled […]
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Even they, aren’t perfect…
I always listen to my teachers but right now I’m learning about their mistakes and feel a bit withdrawn; where can I find the best teacher for life’s lessons? There are teachers all around you. You don’t really need to restrict yourself to those with titles or credentials because life in itself is […]
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Trying to let go…
Let things happen….let things go…..relax. Some of us fear that the world as we know it will be no more if we stop holding on. So our hands are stuck on the deck….because we can’t imagine it any other way. This is simply a fallacy…..the world is more than you and it will continue spinning […]
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A question of Free Will…
Do you believe that our lives are predestined or do you believe everyone has free will and is completely responsible of where they end up in life? Yes, this is why they say life is what you make it. The only twist is how many of us know this? And I mean that from a […]
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I am…
It all depends on how you define yourself. Over time, we will realize that one key reason for the differences we experience is actually based on this. Because we all define ourselves in different ways and on different terms…..we will all look and deal with life in different ways. So everything we see and encounter […]
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Me against the World…
From the moment we are born the world labels us, pretty, thin, smart, doctor, lawyer, and these labels form who we are. Please explain to me how outside these labels we can define ourselves? Tell me…who is the world? And who makes up the world? We are essentially labelling ourselves… all in different ways but […]
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Thinking about time…
The past is not the future. There is a clear difference between the two, just like night is from day….it’s important to consider this. The past may be understood by memories, scars and general present trends……yet these are measurements and reflections of what has happened and not necessarily predictions of what will happen. They will […]
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