Sunday, July 20, 2014

I met a prince

cartoon from petit prince gallerie

He was wearing a long cape, a brown cowboy hat, sando, shorts and slippers- nothing like a prince's wardrobe but he assured me that he is a prince.  "My dad is a  king!", he boasted.  I saw past his strange outfit and gave him a curtsy. 


His nanny cautioned me that arguing with him is pointless because he is so convinced that he is a prince.  He would sneak out the towel with a hood he is using as a cape from the laundry area even when it's soiled.  He told all his friends that the hat he's wearing is really a crown and he refused to remove it (and the cape) even when he was sweating profusely while playing dodgeball outdoors.  His friends rewarded his persistence by calling him Prince Mateo.  His lady friend even volunteered to be his princess (even without courtship or dowry!).


I smiled as I watch the scene unfold.  Look at this young boy of four, all he had really was a strong belief and the whole of his universe connived to fulfill it.  In his mind, he was a prince so he acted like one.  Hence, even without demanding the title, subjects or princess he was able to attract everything to himself.


Belief is such a powerful potion.  We use it as children but we forget it as we grow up.  More often than not, that's the only thing we need to turn our dreams into reality.  Thank you, Prince Mateo for reminding me!  




Monday, July 7, 2014

My lucky month has ended, now what?

image from http://paulasponderings.files.wordpress.com

A feng shui expert who also happens to be a good friend told me that June is my luckiest month this year.  "This is the best time to run after your goals", she advised.

I  noted it down, but since I'm still conserving energy at this point, I decided not to pursue anything.  Even when I was told that the elements will conspire to make whatever I want to happen happen,   I did not budge.  Instead,  I simply increased my me-time and inner work (meditation and introspection).  

Just now, I realized that my lucky month has passed.  Briefly,  I made an inventory of what has transpired:

  • moved-in to a nicer box
  • stayed at my happy place on weekends (as much as I can)
  • did not see my doctor (cause I don't need to)
  • landed a facilitating gig 
  • starting a new project for the NGO 
  • still working in lala land (cause i feel as though I can sing lalalala the whole day at work)

Wow!  She's right, so far June is my best month ever for 2014!  I don't think my stars or physical effort has anything to do with it though.

Firstly, I did not follow my friend's advice (I didn't seek out the gig or the project).  Moreso,  I didn't put in more hours at work, at the non-profit organization or even at finding a new place.  Instead, I took time to nurture myself.  I saw to it that I have a clear head and a light heart.  And just like magic, opportunities came knocking.  

Now, I understand that if I take really good care of myself (what I'm thinking and feeling), luck will find me!