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HAPPY NEW YEAR

01 Sunday Jan 2017

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The miracles, the dedication, and the bountiful blessing of Holy Spirit and the Divinity with no end comes. Thanking God with words is not even enough. God delivers everything that I ask. With my totality, I thank Him. Being on earth for nearly fifty-eight years and healthy is marvellous. My travel in this universe is a splendid one.

2016 has been an excellent year for me. But, it has given me a different aspect of what life is all about – the time to contemplate as I get older happened. My family has always been my priority, their happiness, and well-being. Hang on! Have I think about myself? Have I mainly set plenteous rhythm to myself? Or that cosmos is just merely a form of greediness with cantering voices on my brain? When I was young, I deemed that manner; that ruminating of myself was egotistical. It is not true at all. I cannot forget when my primary teacher in grade five asked the class who was the most important person in life. Each of us answered the same; the parents. Then, my dear ma’am as we called her took a mirror. She stared at herself in the mirror and said, “The person I am looking at is the most important. To be able to love and give it to others; you need to be worthy of yourself.”

One cannot deny that you love because you want it reciprocally. What is the point of giving so much when you don’t get anything in return? I used to think that it is better to give love than to receive. It does not mean materiality. Come to think of it? At this juncture of my existence; yes, I have loved myself that’s why I have given that passion to my family, extended clans, and friends.

Time is essential whether you are young or for a person getting old like me. The many peoples I’ve met whom I did not even know; the places I have been – downright outstanding. In their way, they had given me their time and care. And I am wholly grateful for that. Beneath the grand façade of the beautiful clothes and bling in my life, there is no better way to give love than to spend time with the people dear to me. Being sluggish eating pizza on a rainy day with my family or maybe just walking along the beach laughing. These things are the most enjoyable moments. Seeing my children graduated from the university and have great life – my ultimate aim which I am sure is the same with other parents.

2017 is a new beginning. All the jazz you do and where on earth you are, be optimistic. As the rising sun comes in the Northern Hemisphere, it forty winks on the other periphery. Like any other circumstances, they come and go. Happiness is always in your hands. Take your problems as challenges. Many times, these goals make us shine. Living in a competitive world is tiring, not only in mind but your soul, many people step on each other. But, this must not be the case. Patience and humbleness are the ingredients; they are the nobility of the soul. Those traits will bring anyone yonder ahead of the horizon. Sometimes, things do not happen as we want to – different bearings they come. When it occurs, take it as a better path and not the gloomy one. The road to success may be long, but hardships are part of it. Then, contemplate if the difficulties are worth. It could also be the sign to choose a different avenue. For life must be dealt with enjoyment – just savour the ride. Episodes come even if we don’t want it; they are the spices that make you think and assess. They make you use your talent – digest them as inspirations and not a downfall.

HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR, my wish to you, dearest family and friends. GOD grant us the most fantastic flight; look forward and promenade to the path you are heading. May God grant us PEACE in the world.

ENJOY THE RIDE OF 2017!

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WELCOMING 2016

30 Wednesday Dec 2015

Posted by miragepoetry in joy, life, love, New Year, peace, Philippines, world

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MANIGONG BAGONG TAON KABAYAN. (3)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Welcoming 2016 with brightness and optimism – love and peace to everyone. My profound jocundity, New Year is fast approaching. Another year nearly is done, and a new beginning awaits. What a joyful moment; my wish this year is the same as all the other years – for love and peace to prevail; success and high quality of life for everyone. My New Year’s Resolution in 2016 – I still have to think for one. Everywhere in the world, we welcome the New Year with bling, sunniness and wish that the year ahead will bring prosperity and good health.

In 2015, many had been lucky. Happy couples got married; children were born and most wishes granted. However, there were also sad events; war, accidents and sickness had taken lives. To live in the safe place is what everyone wants. To have the peace of the world is what every heart longs. We would never know how lucky we are until one can see others mishaps. While we think of what we are going to have on the table on New Year’s Eve, in war-torn countries, people hide to stay alive. It is sad but we can only move forward – hope and pray that the coming year, the whole world will live in comfort and peace.

New Year’s resolution – in previous years, I had plenty. Many New Year’s Eve passed, too long ago: to have good grades at school was the first in my list of which I held on. Oh! I should not forget. Also, I wished to get tall; this one did not happen. I jumped as high as I can every twelve midnights on the opening of the year. But, I am more than happy for what I have; a happy family and good health. God has showered me love and abundance of great friends.

The tradition in the Philippines, greeting the  New Year – what a beautiful realm! I believe that New Year is the extension of Christmas. My father made sure that we celebrate the great Eve with gladness and cheers. Every member of my clan must be present, and even extended family invited. Food and drinks overflow yet again just like Christmas. Relatives not present on the birthday of Jesus will have gifts from my parents. Firecrackers filled the whole neighbourhood. I miss the New Year’s Eve in the Philippines. But, I must admit that fireworks are dangerous and must always be taken care when handling one. Although, I have great memories of New Year every year in different parts of the world, my New Year’s Eve in the Philippines, still is the most magnificent and unbeatable. Fireworks on New Year’s Eve has been years of tradition in the Philippines, but accidents could happen. So please, take care and stay safe.

I WISH YOU A PROSPEROUS AND GREAT LIFE IN 2016. LET’S HOLD HANDS AND MAKE A JOYFUL PLACE TO LIVE – WITH OUR LOVE TO HUMANKIND.

ALL MY LOVE,

VIRGINIA CLOSE

REFLECTIONS

20 Sunday Dec 2015

Posted by miragepoetry in Christmas, Jesus Christ, joy, peace, Uncategorized, world

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In the moment of my reflections, I sat beside the glittering lights of the Christmas tree. As I recollect the many Christmases that I had in the Philippines, it made me feel nostalgic. The “Simbang Gabi” (Midnight Mass) that I used to go had been one of the most glorious days of my life as I knew that Christmas – just around the bend. The Christmas songs on the radio played made my heart cheery although I heard them so many times each year.

What is the actual meaning of Christmas to me?  When I was a kid – this is the way I spent Christmas. Aside from the birthday of Jesus Christ, as a child, Christmas also meant I will receive many presents from my godmothers, godfathers, and Santa Clause. A beautiful day, for I can eat as many lollies as I want to. The Christmas season also brought me closer to my friends. We sang Christmas carols in the neighbourhood from December 16 right through to the Christmas Eve. As far as I can recall, I made sure to attend the Midnight Mass, from the beginning, which also commenced on the 16th of December. A tradition of which my family practised and for that matter, I was awakened by my grandma as early as 3:00 o’clock in the morning to get ready. After the mass, the aroma of the food outside the church prevailed as vendors sold “Puto Bumbong” and “Bibingka” that made me hungry. As I grew the path of my youth, I continued to go to the Midnight Mass come 16 of December until the Christmas Eve, of which not many times that I had missed.

However, when I left my beloved country, Christmas had never been the same. I spent my first Christmas in Darwin, Australia with my family and friends many years ago but somehow, I longed to do the things that I was accustomed to. Thenceforth, my Christmas life had changed in so many ways. I celebrated the birthday of our King in other countries. I also brought my children to the Philippines for them to experience the wonderful atmosphere of Christmas, few times.

Ergo, as years passed by, Christmas has given me a different perspective. Albeit the day Jesus Christ was born – celebrated throughout the world, I must admit that I rejoice Him each and every day of the year. The customs and traditions still matter to me; the reason I spend Christmas in the Philippines whenever I could. The high in jig time I proclaimed whenever I see the illuminating lights everywhere I go. The cheers and the festive moods that my relatives, friends and neighbours shared with me – I sincerely missed so much. Christmas is the time to give our love not only to the people who are dear to our heart. It is also, the moment to forgive whoever wronged us. It is not how big the present and how many gifts I get anymore. The exactness of the scene: to love and to forgive. For the celebrant, Jesus Christ was born to shower love, joy and peace to the world.

In my total contemplation, I blinked and cheered that I only have a few more nights of sleep – Christmas is here. Then, I stood up, put on the stereo and played some Christmas songs. Oh! How splendid! My favourite time of the year is going to be a great one again! In my totality, it does not matter where I am, as long as I am with my loved ones, that’s the most important of all. I have the most memorable Christmas when I was a kid and no one can take that away from me. Love –  the greatest theme to me, everyday. CHRISTMAS is the time for me to cheer and rejoice the birthday of our KING, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS CHRIST. For without Him, perhaps, I won’t be able to know the true meaning of Love.

HAVE A BLESSED AND BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE. ALL MY LOVE, VIRGINIA CLOSE

 

 

 

 

PASSION HAS NO BARRIER

03 Thursday Dec 2015

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To dream and to hold the whimsical justification of your magical fantasy is an utmost importance. To believe that anything is possible – not a myth but a dashing realism. As the days gone by, I relish the exceptional brightness of each second when I was launching the novel, The Murder in Desert. Manila is dear to my heart, the charming but dense urban town. The so many happenstances at the same time in the week of my launching, it was a dream come true – the venue was full. A glorious moment that despite the traffic and the hardships of the media and guests to travel, they were able to attend.

The time for me to talk to my audience adhered, my voice seemed to crack at the very first sentence. It was nerve wrecking although I was well and truly ready. I was thoroughly thankful that despite all the ups and downs that I passed by, it became the truth. My hard work paid off. It was not the corporeality to the materialism but the fact that at my age, my passion for writing had been rewarded by the people who believe in me. In every trace of marvellous sparkles on the facial expressions that I had witnessed, I was euphoric that at long last –  the fruit from the vines that I nourished for a while; to be known.

The silence from the audience became the sonata to my ears. The frontal images of excitement from everyone were the thrill to my soul. My heart trembled with merriment as I read a part of the chapter. I wanted to stop talking, although I noticed the semblances of everyone were focused on me. I just longed to hug and thank the guests for the precious time they were spending with me. God showed me the path to the Avenue of Nirvana – to follow my passion.

There is so much beauty in life. There are so much joy and seventh heaven in this world that many aspire. To dream and to make it happen is paramount to one’s happiness. I am very passionate about writing. Passion has no barriers and definitely has no age limit. Regardless of the many places that I had been and the materials things that I have, without love, my life meant nothing. God showers me this gift that I must share with everyone – Creative Writing. I thank God for all my blessing.

THE LAUNCHING

16 Friday Oct 2015

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Going back to writing is like coming home. To the joy of my being, the constellation where I once rotated became apparent to my heart; that I have to do what I am meant to. The world of Creative Writing is the sphere where my soul belongs and for the matter, I have to share with humankind the gift that the Almighty and the Universe had showered me. The stellar in heaven sparkle to the just of their longings; the meteorites are shooting in the prowess of the cosmic forces – rejoicing as my hands inscribe every molecule of words.

My first published novel – THE MURDER IN DESERT INN – is now at hand, bringing the readers to the world of the magical land and myth-like scenario of the main character. The dramatis personae became my friends. Thus, nourished my nous to the plethora of astrological configuration of the Shangrila.

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