Friday, December 13, 2024

Speech

"In an increasingly conflict world, all we need is certainty." It is a fictional quote on a fictional show, but in many ways it is real.

My fellow Zanortehanon, good evening  I'm so happy and honored to be with you on this memorable moment as your keynote speaker and inducting officer of the newly elected DYC officials. My message tonight will be short and clear, so sit back and relax.

The intellectual and spiritual life of humans on earth is not a circle, round and complete, but a parabola that opens upward and runs into infinity. As you navigate along that endless path, you will come to realize that every task and achievement is coupled with a challenge and responsibility.

Tonight marks DYC's new beginning of a new challenge and responsibility as you embrace your 39th year of dedication to humanity For decades, you remained steadfast, a soothing figure through times of conflict and uncertainty. Your continued emphasis on patience, friendship, a strong community focus, and considering the needs of others are as important today as they were when your group was founded all those years ago.

Certainly, as you move along and continue to do your good work, you will face challenges, and will not be easy. But whatever those challenges may be, stand firm and remain united, for there are no challenges beyond your strength and beyond your capability. Each challenge can be handled with relative ease if you seek God's blessings and are not deterred by the setbacks that often fall in our life

Our life is a series of unfolding, and our struggle to be the best in every stage of life is a common element of the human condition. But moving through life fully in concert with others, requires friendships, commitment, and much energy. It demands self-love, unconditional acceptance, patience, and the ability to take risks. This assortment of characters is just the beginning. More is required, much more if you want a real experience of belonging to those around you. However, the real freedom to be who you are can only be found among a circle of friends who committed themselves to you, just as you committed yourselves to them.

You learn what you appreciate about people by listening to what concerns you. You are certain to learn more when you acknowledge that which displeases you in the experience that fascinates your attention. Think positively and learn to calm your mind. A calm mind creates many good ideas and relaxes a troubled heart. To me, these approaches are times and I commend them to everyone.

Within the window of space and time, there is no more satisfying feeling than doing and finishing a task set up by yourselves, work with patience and care so that your fellow citizens and others may enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all and your family a healthy and joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year! 

Thank you and God bless everyone.

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

The Dollar Notebook

 The Month  of May 1973

This is the month of remembering
A scenario with life and love
A moment of passion burning
A letter we send through a dove.

The tidal wave of Zamboanga sea
Awaken us in our deep dream
Together the instinct is to flee
We swiftly sink down as a team.

And like seaweeds, our bodies
Float to the four edges of the earth
A roll of passionate eddies
And all the while someone has to search.

Then on the lovely frothy shore
We are holding a lovely red rose
Seems to be waiting forever more
Therefore it is, and how it goes.



Sunday, November 24, 2024

The Last Days of November

 The Budding Trees are Happy (Nov. 24,2024- Sunday PM)

Inspiring Sunday Afternoon
The world is alive and picking
The long loss of being alone. 
It's worthwhile to do the asking.

I look outside the Eastern window
I see the lawn, the grass, the bush 
Awake, fresh, and out of sorrow
So this is life and how it goes.

A priest said that life is worth living
"Think and Grow Rich" was written by
A man that life is more to thinking
It's vital and this is no lie.

Living a life is a miracle
"The Song of Bernadette" is a promise
When he safely reached his cherished goal
He did it without a compromise.



Friday, September 20, 2024

My Note 1

 The Word




My Notes

 The Discovery

This journey leads me to the path of
Contemplation: Man's highest expression
On secular and spiritual life proof
Of his humble, sincere,  intention

With God, there's peace and happiness
I found Him, and I saw my true self
The richness of Life's awareness
Which is truly His wonderful gift.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

The Power of Public Speaking

 The Secret of How to Speak

1. Keep it simple

2. Get organized

3. Keep it short

4.  Take charge. Smile. Eye contact (Left- Center- Right)

5.  Don't read, Talk. ( On How You Feel)

6. Be Real. (Share Your Experience) 

7. Be a Wide Reader.

8. Be a Good Listener. (Listen to the Child, the Young, the Senior.)

9. Be on Good Terms with Others.

10. Be Borderless.

11. Take Good Care of Your Health. That is your only Gem and Diamond.

12. You are Your Only Best Friend. (Listen to Him. Be True, Be sincere. He is your
      Best Physician. Love God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen)  


Fr. Leoncio Santiago's Birthday Celebration

The 12th of September 2024
 By: Greg In Trabanca

I came. I saw. I was greatly inspired.
The smiling attendees look good in white.
The guest with their black garb was admired;
Gives beauty to the world for more joy and light.

Fr. Santiago, a Secular priest:
He was honored by a Devotional Group.
It was really a wonderful feast:
Malaybalay's black-white collard garb troupe. 

"How Beautiful is the Morning" song echoed
Permeating the air with "I Believe"
Then, "We are the World", just overflowed
The all-white dressed-up audience was relieved.

The inspired celebrant sang gracefully
To the great Platters' tune of " Twilight Time"
The hall's atmosphere glided peacefully
Engulfing peace, mercy, and love sublime.

It was a Birthday to remember
With the soothing violin rendition
Of "Amazing Grace" to stay forever:
A legacy for the generation.   

(N.B.) Fr. Santiago, a secular priest is a renovator



Friday, August 23, 2024

History

" The Modern Time and the Living Past"

This is the best story of my life
The past, the present, and the future
The good, the bad, and without the strife
It happened, it will happen, and for sure.

I called this humbly my true story
What really transpired as the basis
Of my stark life: a reality
Giving my name poetic justice.

The vacation picnic was the start
When I saw a bird gayly flying
A bird of prey ready for the dart
To one's death's door - waiting and wishing.

My young mind was plagued with dire questions
About the diamond in the sky;
Or is it outside our positions?
And maybe dear God would say, just try.






Sunday, August 18, 2024

The Blessed Mother

The Mother of Culture

A new name for our Blessed Mother 
In the post-millennial era
As troubles can put us asunder
To our dear beautiful Terra.