A New Year... A New Beginning... A New Being

Food for the Holidays

This is the cake that my nephews and nieces brought. It is from Goldilocks.

This is the ham that my father always make during the holidays.

Predictions for 2012

Every time the year ends, I am posting my predictions here in my blog. Few days earlier, I decided to be active in using my psychic skills. I am a bit rusty when it comes to fortune telling and predictions. However, this is a good avenue for me to practice them.

Since I already explained about the "End of Days" this 2012, I hope everybody is aware that 2012 is not the end of days. Although some signs would lead us to believe that there are disasters that will come during this year.

I can't be too specific with the dates of it. But two disasters involving fire (whether it is actual fire or war, etc) will happen within the year. The first one will be during the second quarter of the year. The other one will be earlier in the fourth quarter of the year. There will be many people who will die in this incident.

Floods, tsunamis, etc. will continue to claim lives and properties. This is because of the changing of the climate and of course global warming.

This year will be a big change for everyone. There will be something new that will be introduced which will stir up society itself. The change that is happening is too drastic that there will be more violence occurring in the community.

Please be vigilant in observing things around you. If there are instances that you can help, extend your arms for help.

I don't like to end this predictions with just negative things. However, the change that I am referring to is either positive nor negative. It only depends on how you see it.

There will be advancement in technology. The human race is moving on into a more complex lifestyle. There will be more things that we can choose from in the market. It is just up to us to know what is good and bad for us.

May the blessings of the Almighty be with us all.

Happy New Year

Fleeting 2011

This is the last day of the year. Recalling all the things I did, it seems that 2011 just passed by so fast.

I spent half of the year inside the monastery. The other half is spent whether by discernment or retreat. All in all 2011 is a turning point in my life. It had been a year of conversion. It had been a year of redemption and atonement.

Now that the year of the Water Dragon is coming, what is next for me?

The Christmas Spirit

Christmas is a holiday for children. I remembered when I was young, I was always eager for Christmas to come. Now, I am introduced to the concept of "Christmas Rush"... aahhh... I can't begin to describe the things I hate about it.

This year, we were visited by my brother's children. They also brought with them their kids. Yes, I am already a grandfather. Ah, time flies so fast.

Are you a Christian or Pagan?

There are close friends who are asking me about my religion. They find it hard to understand my belief system. They are asking me, Are you a Christian or a Pagan?

Since my departure from the monastery, I find solitude and refuge in the Holy Eucharist. Whenever I can make it, I attend the Holy Mass everyday. However there are instances wherein I am so tired that I can’t make it. During that time, I just pray in the confines of my room. I have set up an altar in my room where I put the things that I need in my prayer. Some people might find my altar odd because of the presence of the different elements that I incorporated in it.

Some might think that I am embracing a Christo-Pagan tradition. First, this is not true. It is because I don’t think that Christo-Paganism is somewhat a valid religion or tradition. I find this type of tradition to be sort of convenient name for something that can’t be easily explained. Christo-Paganism is suppose to incorporate the traditions of Christian and Pagan worship. However, if you study your history of religion, you will find it redundant. It is because Christianity itself is a collage of pagan worship. They just changed the names of the different element to call it their own.

I am a baptized Catholic. This is the religion I was born to (and this is the religion I intend to die with). However, in my search I find it convenient just to stay on confines of this religion. I don’t go well with “blind faith”. I took pride on my inquisitive side. I doubt things. I question things. It is because I long for the truth and nothing more.

Religion is just a label. It is just a social affiliation. Sometimes it becomes the source of conflict wherein the philosophy of salvation is debated.

I place myself outside of this label. My relationship with the Almighty, with the Creator, with the Divine is more important than just a mere label of religion. I don’t just do things because I am told to do it. I do it because I choose to do it.

As far as I am concern, I have not done anything to offend any religion, be it the one I am affiliated with or the one in the society. I just find it discriminating when people of different religion is bickering with each other… debating which is the best religion in the world. If you are one of those who are like this, you have to think twice. It is because religion is supposed to make your life less burdened. It is a source of hope. It is supposed to build bridges rather than put up walls.

Is 12/12/12 the end of days?

Due to the disaster that struck Northern Mindanao, people are again talking about the predicted end of the world on the year 2012.
As the death toll rises because of Sendong, people are becoming more and more worried that the supposed to be prediction is coming true...


Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to talk to some friends. They were asking me, "Is it true?" "Is the end of the world coming this 2012?". It had been a pleasure to explain everything to them. As a researcher of the occult and paranormal, I have a few knowledge about this matter.

I will explain the prediction first in terms of numerology. It is believed that in the occurrence of series of numbers, there is a significant event that is suppose to come.

When December 12, 2012 is converted into numbers, it will appear like this 12 - 12 - 12. In numerology, numbers with two digits are reduced into single digits to be interpreted. 12 becomes 1 + 2 = 3.

3 is the number of the Divine, the number of Trinity. In many religion, 3 is revered as the number of the Almighty... December 12, 2012 becomes 3 - 3 - 3.

This series of number becomes a perfect square, 3 squares in a row of 3 columns.

This can be interpreted as the completion of everything. Thus, the end of days could be the value of the date.

But...

Let us not forget that December 12, 2012 is not exactly 12/12/12. It is because we forgot that this syntax is a modern invention of the date...The real value of December 12, 2012 is 12/12/2012. Thus it is 1+2=3 / 1+2=3 / 2+0+1+2=5.

3 - 3 - 5

It shows that it is not a complete series... There is still a flaw to that prediction.

The end of days will come someday... It will come like a thief in the night. Nobody will be able to know when and how it will come. All we can do at the present is to prepare ourselves everyday... We must learn to live our life to the fullest everyday.

No money for Christmas

When I went out of the monastery, I was lucky enough that I was able to work again. Now, I am back to the life I had before. Since I am only less than a month in the school, I have no 13th month pay for Christmas.

It is hard comparing it to others. However, I am surprise that I have enough for the holidays. It seems that my training inside the monastery had helped me to save some money. Since we were not allowed to have out own money, I am not used to spending much anymore.

Just this morning, I went to the bank. I opened a new account and renew my other account in another bank. I am planning to use these accounts for my plans in opening an e-store. I wanted to have a business even just in cyberspace, where I could share my gifts in handicrafts.

This shows that money doesn't make the holidays... There are many other means wherein we can be happy... I am grateful that I am given the opportunity to share the season with my family.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

My Cat

This is Tigger. He is the first male familiar I have. When I was away, my parents kept on telling me that he is always at our gate during sundown. He is always waiting for the day of my return. Perhaps, God answered his prayer. That is why I returned home after a period of time.
Now, he is always in my room. Even if I am at work, he is just staying in my room... always waiting for my return.

A busy cold December

I sure miss the rush hours in Manila... But now that I have adjusted to my current situation, I realized how much I miss the busy-ness of my life here outside.

I am juggling different things, trying to fit them in my schedules. There are times that I can't give my all on a task because I have to attend to another, but I am doing the best I can.

I'm not complaining. It is because I appreciate it very much when I am given something to do. It gives me a sense of purpose... something that I have not experienced when I was away for 6 months.

I just hope that this lifestyle will not affect my health that much...

A month of freedom

Time flies when you are having fun...

It had been a month since I left the monastery. Honestly speaking, I am happier now compared to my 6 months and 8 days of stay inside. I am enjoying my freedom. I am enjoying the company of my family, co workers and cats.

(to be updated)