Whisperings Under The Maple Tree

  METANOIA (July 31, 2023) Metanioa comes from the Greek word μετάνοια “afterthought, repentance” ( https://www.etymonline.com>word ). In Christian theology, it is means “a transformative change of heart; especially a spiritual conversion”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metanoia_(theology) In Judaism, Philo Judaeus, a Hellenistic Jewish Philosopher (c. 25 BC – c. 50 AD) depicted metanoia as "in heaven, a beautiful and especially good daughter of the Most High." There, "she entreats God Most High hourly" on behalf of people. Philo - Wikipedia   In Islam, there is no exact reference to metanoia but the concept of a change of heart is known as “purification of the soul” (tazkiyyat an-nafs). In Surah Ash-Shams 91:9-10, Allah said: قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّاهَا وَقَدْ خَابَ مَن دَسَّاهَا He has succeeded who purifies the soul, and he has failed who corrupts the soul. Purification of the heart and soul in Islam (abuaminaelias.com) All three great religions

  Coffee Musings Under the Maple Tree (Part 10)   §   Never expect anything. Instead, be appreciative of everything.   §   Be grateful. Avoid being spiteful. §   Learn from your past. §   Your intentions are pure, others may doubt and accuse you of deceit. You know the truth behind your actions. What matters most is that you truly cared and loved. Go. Live. Love. Pray. §   Let not our differences cause us separation. Rather, let them be reasons to compliment each other and fill each other’s gaps. §   In silence, the words unspoken echo so loud that: -       only a listening heart can hear, -       a compassionate soul can feel, -       a loving human being can understand. §   In silence, the whisper  of God is heard more intensely.        §   Listen to the voice inside your heart. §   Do what you must do. Be who you are meant to be. Love like have never loved before. §   Are we then to continue our story with learnings from the past? Or, will everything be

  Sa Bawa’t Higop, May Hugot (Mga pira-pirasong pagninilay karamay ang isang tasang kape)   Ø   Kadalasan, ang taong higit na nagmamalasakit at taos-pusong nagmamahal ang siyang lubusang nakakaramdam ng masidhing sakit ng damdamin.   Ø   Hindi sana lumaki ang gulo kung nag-uusap ang mga tao.   Ø   Katahimikan ay kailangan pero dapat may hangganan upang maiwasan ang di pagkakaunawaan.   Ø   Pagpapatawad ay makakamtan ng mga taong tunay na nagmamahalan.   Ø   Pagmamalaki – SINO ang tama?     Pagpapakumbaba – ALIN ang tama?   Ø   Pagpapatawad sa kapwa at sa sarili ay tanda ng tunay na kababaang loob at pagmamahal sa Diyos.   Ø   Sa bawa’t pagtayong muli mula sa pagkakadapa, ang mahalaga ay ang natutunang aral upang maiwasan na muling matisod sa kabalintunaan ng buhay.   Ø   Sa ngayon, masakit ang dulot ng sugat ng kahapon. Dalangin sa Diyos at sa tulong ng ibang taong nagmamahal, bukas-makalawa ang sugat ay maghihilom at ang lumbay ay maiibsan ng panibago

  Coffee Musings Under the Maple Tree (Part 9) -       Humility and pride are two sides of the coin. Remember that only a thin layer separates them. Sometimes we think it's one but actually it's the other. Discernment is needed as much as prayer. Communication is a way to be humble. Pride often is disguised in silence. Reach out. -       Home is the only place I know that I am loved unconditionally. It is where my heart finds peace and my soul rests. There is really no place like home. -       It used to be “if we could turn the hands of time.” With everything going on, it is now “if we could only speed up the clock.” The longing for peace of mind has become more urgent than it ever was. -       Always acknowledge greetings from people. Avoid being rude or impolite. A smile brings joy to other people while it gives blessings to your soul. -       Much as we would like to move on, we cannot just let go of the one whom we loved the most. -       Worrying is part of

  Coffee Musings Under the Maple Tree (Part 8)   ü    Painful reality brings tremendous hurt that no amount of consolation is enough to ease the pain a person feels.   ü   Separation brings about an amalgam of emotions – fire, rain, sunny days, lonely nights, etc. One would never know. One time you feel okay the next time you just find yourself in tears.   ü   Oftentimes, we want to re-live the memories with our beloved and let ourselves stay because only through those memories that we feel that our beloved never left.   ü   During times of grief and loneliness, a friend is needed:   o    Someone who is present, not necessarily physically present, but is available at the click of a finger.   o    One who makes you a priority especially at this time of need.   o    Someone who can understand even the words that you were saying but not uttered.   o    Someone who is patient and accepting of your silence.   o    Someone who has a listening heart, whos

  Coffee Musings Under the Maple Tree (Part 7)   Ø   Those who have deep faith and trust in the Lord God possess eternal hope. For the Lord promised: "I will be with you until the end of time." (Matthew 28:20)   Ø   Greater is the love of God that no man's love can equal. Seek God's love and nothing else. With God, every tear shall turn into joy. Every disappointment shall be lessons known and learned. Every dream shall come to fruition if He wills it. God’s love is enough.   Ø   May God grant us the blessing of light to see how, by our actions and non-actions, we have caused pain to some people. May God grant us the sensitivity towards others' feelings, and the realization that piety is not enough to enter the Kingdom of God. May God grant us the gift of seeking forgiveness To Him and to others who we have hurt willingly or not.   Ø   Make me always be grateful to those who were your instruments for me to receive the things that came from You, O

  Coffee Musings Under the Maple Tree (Part 6)   Ø   Freedom to exercise one's right pre-supposes MATURITY, requires RESPONSIBILITY, demands SENSITIVITY.   Ø   teardrops i don't know why just about this time as i lay in bed half pass four in a morn forlorn i thought of you oh dear i sigh why it had to be a sad goodbye   Ø   All roads lead to home All signs won’t let me roam I leave my beloved behind In his grave not abandoned His memory my heart adored Forever in my life be loved   Ø   You will forever live in my heart, and in my memory you’ll be cherished and loved forever.   Ø   True love is not a language of the eye but of the heart. An eye may not see love, but the heart can feel love.   Ø   Do you miss me? Most likely not because I wasn't good enough for you.   Ø   I really wish you'd stay and we can make our dreams become reality. But, I guess, not everything we wish for is destined to happen.   Ø   Whe