It was at this time of the year when I posted something about being lucky. I was lucky because I was given a gift to travel to Japan last summer. This year, it is different. Since I already spent the monetary gift I got by purchasing myself a plane ticket when I attended a teaching conference in Singapore, I am staying in Thailand for a longer period during my summer break. It gives me some time to do nothing but tend the garden.
Since I celebrated my teaching anniversary this month, I also got myself something to reward myself of my hard work. It wasn't a trip to visit another part of the globe but it had something to do with travelling as well. It is parked in the garage.
With the quietness of my homestay, I wanted to do something different in order to share the things I have. Apart from writing the entry on Restoring Faith, I decided to walk around and give something to random people on the streets of Bangkok. I do not have a lot since I already spent it on something grand but I can still give a part of what I have so as I can do something worthy.
If I could help one or two persons then it is far better than thinking of helping everybody which is an impossibility. An act of kindness to a few people creates a cycle of good deeds. And even if I have no material things to share, a smile or some words of encouragement to my friends are priceless. Have you done your share today?
hmmm..... did you get yourself new wheels for more travel opportunities? Hihihi..
ReplyDeleteIt feels good to freely give without asking anything in return :) Plus, the more you give, the more you receive :D :D
wow.. it's really nice of you to celebrate your teaching anniversary this way.. there's only few people who can do such thing nowadays... please continue what you are doing and may God always bless you
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Hello sir Jo :)
ReplyDeleteTama kayo tungkol sa pagtulong. Walang maliit or malaki, ang importante bukal ito mula sa ating puso. At ang pag-ngiti ang isa sa pinaka inexpensive na paraan para maiparating mo sa isang tao na ikaw ay dumadamay sa kanya.
Just a smile can brighten someone's day. It makes the person feel that somebody loves and believes in him.
Hi Cher Kat,
ReplyDeleteOut of the blue, I decided to be in awe by giving something in return. Since I am in Bangkok for most of my summer, I thought of doing something different, thus the sharing. Hopefully, I could stay at peace with myself even with troubles around me.
Thank you bluedreamer. I am grateful for many things and saying thank you is not enough so I need to do some actions. God bless you too!
ReplyDeleteHi Fiel,
ReplyDeleteI remember a post I had during Valentine's Day about how a smile can warm the hearts of people. I am often reminded by that small gesture. So here is one for you :)
That's so nice of you, Jon.
ReplyDeleteToday I read on Facebook,
"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." -Dalai Lama.
Sabi nga sir Jo, mapalad ang nagbibigay kaysa tumatanggap. :)
ReplyDeleteSiguradong tumataba na naman po ang mga halaman nyo Sir Jo. Sa tingin ko, nagdudulot ng kakaibang kaligayahan ang pagiging kuntento at paggawa ng maliliit na mga bagay.
Everything we do creates a ripple effect. A single good deed will cause another good deed, which later on may come back to you. The same goes as well for bad deeds. I guess we call that, uhm, karma?
ReplyDelete"Parked in the garage"? Tama ba naiisip ko? Tara, roadtrip na! :D
Well said Ms. Lili. There are just so very few who exhibit a good heart so we better be one example for others to emulate.
ReplyDeleteHabang ang mga halaman ay nananaba, ang aking likod naman ay nagkakandakuba Froi sa bigat mg mga paso, lol!
ReplyDeleteYun ngang nagtatanim ako, nag save ng mga munting halaman to grow eh kabutihan na rin para sa Mother Earth.
Little things make me happy!
haha! baka naman kase oversize yung mga paso nyo sir Jo.
Deleteni-nominate pala kita sa Lobster este Liebster Award.hehe andun sa blog ko yung mga tanong.
I believe in ripples, as a metaphor for doing good. Even with small things, gestures, or the visits from friends through blogging. Sayang nga Sep at hindi ka na nagsusulat at makapag comment naman ako. I remain faithful to those who are but I cannot let them stay if they don't want to. And I will continue to be nice to them.
ReplyDeleteRoadtrip, sige saan? Sumama ka na kasi!
One of these days, I will write again. :)
ReplyDeleteSayang, gusto ko sana sumama kaso late na. Tsaka di rin ako pwede talaga kasi I'm in the middle of a career change right now, so madaming aasikasuhin. I'll just meet you after your trip to Palawan with Babykat. Hehe
Salamat Froi, nakakamatay naman yung mga tanong, magdurugo talaga ang aking pag iisip. Malalaki yung mga paso, repotting and repotting hanggang hindi na kaya ng powers.
ReplyDeleteLate na! We asked you many times, ayaw mo lang talaga sep, ha,ha,ha. No worries, meet na lang afterwards. I have a feeling sasama ka kapag so Froi ang nag-aya, ha,ha,ha.
ReplyDeleteUy Cher Jo, hindi ah. Di naman ako patay na patay kay Froi eh, yung isa kaya diyan. Hahaha. Chos. Sakto lang din na hindi ako nakasama kasi wala naman akong extra budget to travel sa ngayon. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteSep, joke po, walang mapipikon though ang sweet kasi ng mga comments ninyo, ha,ha,ha. Maraming araw na darating. I just made mention to Kat to visit experience.ph at mukhang exciting po siya. If you are reading this, please go and visit the site. Thank you and have a great day!
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