Are you a charitable person? It's the feeling after giving or sharing a part of yourself, whether it be money or friendly advice or your physical strength, that is the most rewarding of all reasons why you have to lend a helping hand to those in need. But have you thought that playing basketball can be a charitable deed?
Now, let's try to make things simple... UNTV37, tagged as the "Public Service Channel", has organized what they call UNTV Cup, which is now on its 2nd season. It is currently the only charity basketball league in the Philippines.
Isn't it a very, VERY cool idea that the Filipino people's favorite game can be used to extend help for those in great need? This is truly a one-of-a-kind concept. Various government offices or departments form their own teams and choose a charitable institution which they want to sponsor. The overall champion will then give the grand prize to their chosen foundation. Any charitable idea, or better say "breakthrough", you can think of right now? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below. The above post is brought to you by Jezreel Magbanua, who enjoys helping people MAKING things SIMPLE. Click here to get to know Jezreel Magbanua better. Thanks and GOD bless!!!
What do you believe in? It's difficult to quantify with accuracy how many believers and non-believers of deities there are in the world. There are also those who are not sure where to stand on this issue. Below is a map from an article in The Washington Post showing demographics of atheism based on data by a polling firm.
Now, let's try to make things simple... Let's make a very simple analysis (and no offense to both parties). Granting, without accepting, that there is/are actually no creator/s or divine beings of any sort, what will happen to those who lived their life worshipping, singing praises, attending church gatherings, praying day and night, making sacrifices, fasting and dodging every attack of evil going their way, after their death? None. Nothing. Some may have even enjoyed doing some or all those religious activities mentioned, and had a peaceful heart throughout their life by applying spiritual values preached to them. Although some may not, expectedly, and may even suffered "hell" throughout their lives despite dedication in their chosen denomination. Those who did not believe will go, well, nowhere. Nothing will happen to them also. They also may or may not have spent valuable time on their lifetime here on Earth. Overall, nothing bad will happen for both sides after death. Now, what if there really is/are creator/s or what we call gods and spirits? Those who believed, again, may or may not end well, depending on how they followed the true doctrines. Those who refused to believe, most probably, will end up in punishment. Overall, disbelief will most probably take you to failure and belief may take you to your sought after heaven. Always be careful on what you believe in. Our mind is there, for a purpose.
So now, would you still hold on to what you believe in? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.
What do you REALLY want? I once became so passionate and focused on a certain goal way back in college, when I was given a chance to be the team captain of our Mechanical Engineering student quizzers in joining inter-university contests. Those days are still clear in my mind: when I choose self-review rather than playing games and having fun with friends; studying even during summer vacations; finding vacant rooms or going to the library during class breaks; getting up early and staying up late without watching TV and taking any food. Thank GOD, I was able lead my team to national championship even without formal coaching from my instructors. Another good thing is, I was able to utilize those things I learned in contests for my studies, so I didn't had a hard time for my major subjects and even during my review sessions for the professional licensure examinations. I realized that I love what I did, and achieved what I REALLY wanted. Actually, I just aimed for the cash prize of PhP5,000 in the national level. A small sum, but that was all the motivation I needed, aside from the thrill I feel in testing my knowledge under time pressure. With all honesty, I didn't know what course to take in college. Because engineering is the best course available in the university near our residence, I made a deduction on what particular engineering field to pursue. Anyway, I love science and math subjects. So I ended up in Mechanical Engineering, and graduated with flying colors, all with the help of GOD, and the pursuit of my passion.
Now, let's try to make things simple... How did I use the process of elimination to choose which engineering course to take? I had quite a fear of falling, so I won't take Electrical Engineering, where I most probably will end up climbing high voltage towers and posts, aside from the fatality of electrocution. The population of Electronics and Communications Engineering students is one of the highest in our college, so I foresee myself ending up jobless after graduation. Civil Engineering was of no interest for me as I hate manual drawing (no talent for that at all). Mechatronics Engineering was still newly-introduced at that time in our university. So here I am, a registered mechanical engineer of the Philippines and ranked second place among the 2007 board passers. My younger brother took my parent's advice to take another engineering course like me, and he chose electronics and communications engineering, which is definitely popular. He was able to finish the five-year program but unfortunately, he never experienced summer vacation because of failing grades, and never had the guts to take the licensure exams. So this time, for my youngest brother (we're three in the family), I chose what course he should take, and not my parents. My brother loves playing computer games, especially online stuffs. DotA (stand for Defense of the Ancients), Ragnarok, Counterstrike; he tried them all. He was frequently scolded by my father as he spends more time in those things than in his high school studies. Lots of money were also spared from that addiction of his. So I decided that... He must take an Information Technology (IT) course. And he agreed with that. So where's my brother now?
Currently, he is doing on-the-job training in a reputable company in Makati as part of of his course requirements. Computer programming is his forte. He never had failing grades even while continuing with his cyber games. Their team always win the monthly tournaments and each one of them takes home around PhP4,000 - PhP5,000. So my brother already earns monthly (while being a student) what I earned in a year from participating in quiz shows. He's also been to Singapore (where I've never been) to represent the country, with his team, in Dragon Nest championship, a fast-rising internet game worldwide. And best of all, he is now applying for Visa so their team can represent again the country for a world championship to be held in China next month. That addiction didn't interfere with his studies, but rather, it even boosted his IT learning. You should have seen how fast his fingers strike the keyboard without having tried those keyboard typing lessons. It's also easier for him to understand programming languages. No conflict was created between education and play. Not in his wildest dreams will he be going to another country just because of doing what he loves since childhood, playing computer games. My parents changed the way they view my brother's favorite hobby.
Do what you love, and not just what you like. No excuses; no regrets. So what are you passionated about? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.
Do you just let time take away your sorrows? I was feeling depressed from our last basketball game. I was not able to do my best. So I searched the web for anything enlightening. Then I came across this stuff. Now, let's try to make things simple... Any search engine will tell you that this is indeed the most relaxing tune EVER. Check it out. Well, it helped me quite a bit. Better try listening to it yourself, and be the judge. Check out also the 10 most relaxing songs below. 1. Marconi Union - Weightless 2. Airstream - Electra 3. DJ Shah - Mellomaniac (Chill Out Mix) 4. Enya - Watermark 5. Coldplay - Strawberry Swing 6. Barcelona - Please Don't Go 7. All Saints - Pure Shores 8. Adelev - Someone Like You 9. Mozart - Canzonetta Sull'aria 10. Cafe Del Mar - We Can Fly [SOURCE: www.telegraph.co.uk] What songs or tunes make you feel relaxed? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.
Do you allot time reading the Bible? Most of us do not. You know, that thick book with lots of words and difficult-to-understand passages. The format is not attractive to the eyes. Well obviously, it's not meant to attract our eyes.
Some versions put some pictures or sketches, but still, pocketbooks, comics and mangas get more of our attention. Now, let's try to make things simple... In the TV channel UNTV 37, you can watch the program "Mapalad ang Bumabasa" (Blessed is He Who Reads) every 8pm on weekdays. Kuya Daniel is reading the passages, so you get both visual and audio formats at the same time. You can also see the youtube, facebook, blogger and google+ channels. In this way, it will make your life easier making Bible reading a daily habit, and you don't miss those spiritual moments. Which of the books in both Old and New Testament have you read to date? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below. The above post is brought to you by Jezreel Magbanua, who loves helping people MAKING things SIMPLE. Click here to get to know Jezreel Magbanua better. Thanks and GOD bless!!!
Love rock music? Or are you a frustrated rakista (rock star)? Now, let's try to make things simple... If you like rock music, it's impossible that you won't like Linkin Park, one of the best rock group in the world. And definitely one of my favorites, of course (.^_^.) Although I only like their first two albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora, because I personally find the latest singles not so exciting (please don't be angered LP fans). Billboard ranked Linkin Park No. 19 on the Best Artists of the Decade chart. My favorite single is entitled "Papercut". If you want to learn how to rock, I suggest you check out the first two albums I just mentioned, then make a model out of those. Feel the passion and energy. Internalize. Here's the song "In The End", which, I think, is their best selling song. In The End by Linkin Park It starts with one thing I don't know whyIt doesn't even matter how hard you tryKeep that in mind I designed this rhymeTo explain in due time All I know time is a valuable thingWatch it fly by as the pendulum swingsWatch it count down to the end of the dayThe clock ticks life away It's so unreal, didn't look out belowWatch the time go right out the windowTrying to hold on, but didn't even knowWasted it all just to watch you go I kept everything insideAnd even though I tried, it all fell apartWhat it meant to meWill eventually be a memory of a time when I tried so hard and got so farBut in the end it doesn't even matterI had to fall to lose it allBut in the end it doesn't even matter One thing, I don't know whyIt doesn't even matter how hard you tryKeep that in mind I designed this rhymeTo remind myself how I tried so hard In spite of the way you were mocking meActing like I was part of your propertyRemembering all the times you fought with meI'm surprised it got so far Things aren't the way they were beforeYou wouldn't even recognize me anymoreNot that you knew me back thenBut it all comes back to me in the end You kept everything insideAnd even though I tried, it all fell apartWhat it meant to meWill eventually be a memory of a time when I tried so hard and got so farBut in the end it doesn't even matterI had to fall to lose it allBut in the end it doesn't even matter I've put my trust in youPushed as far as I can goFor all thisThere's only one thing you should know I've put my trust in youPushed as far as I can goFor all thisThere's only one thing you should know I tried so hard and got so farBut in the end it doesn't even matterI had to fall to lose it allBut in the end it doesn't even matter
Which rock groups are you fond of? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.
How far will you go for your dreams? Now, let's try to make things simple... This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Michael Bolton did it really good for this one. A song about going for your dreams. Here's the lyrics and live video of the song. Enjoy (.^_^.) Go the Distance byMichael Bolton I have often dreamed, of a far off place Where a hero's welcome, would be waiting for me Where the crowds will cheer, when they see my face And a voice keeps saying, this is where I'm meant to be
I'll be there someday, if I can go the distance I will find my way, if I can be strong I know ev'ry mile, would be worth my while When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong
Down an unknown road, to embrace my fate Though that road may wander, it will lead me to you And a thousand years, would be worth the wait It might take a lifetime, but somehow I'll see it through
And I won't look back, 'coz I can go the distance And I'll stay on track, no I won't accept defeat It's an uphill slope, but I won't lose hope 'Til I go the distance, and my journey is complete
But to look beyond the glory is the hardest part For a hero's strength is measured by his heart
Like a shooting star, I can go the distance I will search this world, I will face its harms I don't care how far, i can go the distance 'Til I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
I will search this world, and I will face its harms Until I find my hero's welcome, waiting in your arms
Which songs motivate you to go for your dreams? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.
