Happy mother’s day to all the mothers in the world. And to those who stepped on the shoes of being one, guardians, aunties, and grandmothers, who chose to partake the responsibility. You didn’t only become a child’s first teacher, first love, and first friend, but also the angel to whom everything is owed, as God’s representative in our lives. This…
Dancing, beyond its benefits to the human body and soul, paved the way to success for many performing artists including Miss Jane Leynes Roque. She was able to tell the classic story of The Lion King through song and dance on three stages, in three countries, and in three languages. She’s not only a triple threat in that sense (can…
From when I was young, I knew praying was the same as communicating with God. It is something personal to me. And yet, it tends to get repetitive, redundant and somehow meaningless to some. I don’t mind doing it with other people. But there are those who’d prefer to pray on their own. How about you? How do you pray?…
In solitude, great work is produced. May it be an invention, a book, a painting or a choreography. Man, made in the image and likeness of God, works marvellously when alone and away from distracting noise. Inventions were made in solitude. Playwrights have immortalized plays after working alone on scripts. And composers made a name for themselves as they listened…
Right when you thought the values you instilled in your child were not planted well, be patient. They absorb like sponges. By repetition, they keep it in their hearts and their minds seal it. And they always do what they see from you, not what you tell them to. In one of the many conversations I’ve had with my daughter,…
“Remember to keep holy the Sabbath Day.” This is the third commandment in the Christians’ Decalogue and that of those who practice Judaism. Do you have one? How do you practice it? Exodus 31:14 Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you. Anyone who desecrates it is to be put to death; those who do any work on that…
What do you love doing? You are good at what? People pay you for? What does the world need? Try answering these questions honestly. Recite the answers to yourself in private and try to analyse them. You would find out that the reason you wake up in the morning may answer one or two questions above. And that your sense…
Siva afi, or fire knife dancing is a tradition rooted in Samoan culture that incorporates the Samoan weapon nifo oti, or war knife. Our tribal performers twirl the weapon and showcase other acrobatic tricks that will have you on the edge of your seat as they literally set the stage on fire! –History of Polynesians Performances The 17th Annual International…
In all ways, submission is required for a marriage to work. Being married for 5 years is not a joke. With it comes along challenges, a lot of adjustments, sacrifices yet, surprisingly, new beginnings. Undeniably, there are times you’d reach your breaking point. So what do you do when that happens? Rarely do I write about relationships. One reason is…
There’s no doubt that I love dancing. The ability to express myself through it, connect with people and make them feel special are the priceless rewards. I was able to do all of these in being a parade dancer! And I have had the privilege in more than a decade. Many people are surprised of what I do for a…
