private edict

in man's earnestness to achieve order amidst chaos, we created laws. they say, rules reflect the kind of society where they are implemented. the more unruly the people are, the more laws–complicated, at that–are needed. heaven, they say, has no laws. hell, on the other hand, has a lot of it. 

just like any other place on earth, and any living person, i have started to create rules for myself. This set of edicts is a result of my past experiences, my mistakes, my encounters, and other things that have contributed to my being. it reflects my beliefs, thoughts, and myself. 

1. word watch. thou shall not allow poisonous words to leave one's mouth during altercations (*especially with dear ones). 

i've learned that words can be landmines waiting to explode or goldmines filled with sparkling treasures. this is the reason why i will make it a point that when i'm in a heated discussion, a magnanimous mind and a careful tongue are always in order. once a word leaves your mouth, you can never take it back. don't waste your energy to say the words that you'll regret in the end. 

2. carpe diem. tomorrow is never promised.

i'm not getting any younger. numbers are getting higher. lines are getting deeper. knees are getting weaker. why waste my time inside a room doing a staring contest with inanimate objects? i must RESPONSIBLY grab opportunities to experience life as it unfolds every second. be an active traveler in this journey, so-called, life. eat, drink, dance and de-stress!

3. the lamb. sacrfices must be done.

i've always believed that sacrifices are inevitable. be it as mundane as buying christmas present for a friend to a more serious and complex matter, let's say, governing a troubled land; sacrificing something (hopefully, NOT someone) lurks around the corner at all times. that's why i've been teaching myself how to weigh things properly before i let go of the other one. 

4. pay it forward. another way of saying, "thank you."

life has always been a struggle, at least , for me. but every time i struggle, an angel comes along or a blessing is tossed my way. shall i complaint? definitely, not. this portal is a witness of how much thankful i am for all the benedictions i have received in this 22 years of existence. what shall i do? share.

5 . adjust the lens. focus. 

my complexity is immeasurable. this has caused me a lot of  trouble. i've wasted so much time, energy, and effort. if i don't want to apply for bankcruptcy in the nearest future, something must be done.

6. rubber duckies don't say "quack," they squawk. 

in this life filled with stress, my bath experience has provided me a way to escape. be it a simple gathering or a glamorous one, i shall make it a point that every time i get in the bathroom it's always an experience…complete with candles, burners, masques, scrubs, etc. one hour is the minimum time inside. (except for emergencies and events).  

for now, these are the things i have made sure that i'm going to follow.

i hope that  i'd add more things in this entry as i continue to define that true identity, i can truly call, "mine." 

*sparkles!