Embracing the Light

Sun Rays

Spirituality and religion has been on my mind a lot lately. Even though we are Christians and have been baptized since birth I feel that I am still on a learning journey regarding my own spiritual convictions. I guess that now that the kids are attending Sunday school I feel that I should follow up and enhance what they have learnt in the weekly 1 hour class. We all know that kids learn best from role models and the best way of them to embrace their faith is to see how we embrace ours.

Growing up in Catholic family I had been accustomed to the routine of Church and Sunday school. However, outside the weekend routine I don’t remember having regular family prayers or even devotion time. I do vaguely remember praying the rosary and also praying before meals though.

I’m not sure when we stopped doing so and the reason why it happened. What I do know that back then something must have occurred that made me lose faith. I have been questioning myself about the true meaning of being a Christian and how to have Emuna in my life.

I have been reading the book The Universal Garden of Emuna (The Garden of Emuna Series, 1) given by a dear friend of mine and find that it has really given me much more clarity about GOD The message is so simple. Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find. I have yet to finish reading the book but based on the two chapters which I have read so far that once one understands the purpose that he/she has been put on this earth for it is possible to find inner peace and happiness.

You do not need to rely on external material possessions/ qualifications etc to quantify your existence. All these thoughts of self gratification instead of showing gratitude to GOD is due to EL( Evil Inclination) messing with our minds. You can never be satisfied if you pursue the ways of the world instead of following GOD’s plan.

2014 will be a year of change for me as I fully embrace my spirituality and make a conscious effort to seek GOD and understand his plan for me.

How are you embracing the light?

January 3, 2014

Weekend Reflections: Looking Forward

Dominique Weekend Reflections weekend reflections

Looking at the horizon

The first week of January 2014 is almost over. School has started for the kids and everyone is slowly adjusting to the new routines. No more late night for everyone as the day now starts at 6 am since school has started.

There are more things which I am packing into my schedule and I am optimistic that I will be able to meet my monthly goals for January. There are still a few things which I need to prepare like the devotional reading schedule and follow up activities for the kids. I too need to fill out my blogging calendar for the year and study schedule as I intend to go full swing from next week onward.

I will be making changes in my diet and exercise routine and stepping up on doing more exercising with the kids over the weekend. We will be embracing a more healthy diet with an increase in vegetables and fruits. We will actively cut down on unhealthy and processed foods in our household and replace the available snacks with healthier options.

I personally will be cutting down on sweets and baked products as through my readings it has been hampering my weight lost attempt big time. I need a lifestyle makeover and 2014 is going to be the year that I will be doing it.

It may not be that easy as we will be celebrating Chinese New Year and welcoming in the year of the Horse at the end of the month. There are still many things that I need to get done but I’m sure by working methodically I will be able to get it all done.

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Embracing the Light

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Weekend Reflections: Looking Forward

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