Once in a Blue Moon I Got an Award

"Tonight, I had a wonderful moment to glimpse the full moon. It's not just an ordinary occurrence because it's a rare celestial phenomenon. Looking up at the sky, I feel grateful and blessed that once in a blue moon, I've been appreciated and recognized."



On this day, it may seem to be just an ordinary day, nothing extraordinary, and there's no reason to celebrate. I woke up early this morning with a pleasant feeling after Thanksgiving. I read the latest news and visited my favorite blog sites while drinking coffee. This is how I would start my day.

It's also essential for me to check my email daily. To my utter surprise, I received a message from a fellow blogger, Leslie Alba, the author of the blog Proud Mom's Corner. She informed me that I had been chosen as one of the Liebster Blog Award recipients.

I am ranked 8th among the 11 Blog sites she has chosen. This was the first I had heard of the term, and I searched for its meaning.

Leslie Alba writes her valuable insights about 'Parenting.' Here's the blog link: Ihttp://proudmomscorner.blogspot.com/2012/08/one-proud-mom-two-liebster-blog-awards.html#.UECm2U9v8TI

"Liebster" is a German word that means dearest or beloved. Knowing the award's significance, I wrote to her to express my gratitude and appreciation. It's a good feeling to be recognized by someone. 

I write my thoughts whenever I feel like doing it. I write when I strongly desire to express my ideas about a topic. I write on no particular date or time of the day. My content usually reflects my dominant feelings or experiences in a specific month. 

I write infrequently, usually one or two blog posts in a month. I am okay with the number of blog posts because I always believe that creating quality content is better. I plan ahead of time and organize my thoughts to produce good quality content that could be timeless and relevant even a few years from now or ahead of our time.

I am truly grateful and deeply honored to be recognized by a fellow blogger as a 'Liebster Awardee.' It may not be the most prestigious award-giving body in the blogosphere, but knowing that someone's following my work anywhere in the world where my blog has reached means more to me than words can express.

Writing is my passion, and I hope I will never tire of it. I aspire to inspire others through my writing. It's fun and gives me a sense of freedom and fulfillment.

Today is just an ordinary day? I was wrong because it was a wonderful and memorable day for me.

Tonight, I had a wonderful moment glimpsing the full moon. It's not just an ordinary occurrence because it's a rare celestial phenomenon. Looking up at the sky, I feel grateful and blessed that I've been appreciated and recognized once in a blue moon.


© 2012 Del Cusay

Oprah's Lifeclass: On Living Fearlessly

The Lifeclass event, a significant gathering in New York, drew a large audience and I was fortunate to be part of it through a live webcast.

I've understood that fear is a natural part of life and not something to be feared. The key is to acknowledge it but not let it dictate your actions. I've had my share of fears but also learned to push through them, refusing to let them hold me back.

In the interview, Oprah asked 10 questions about 'living on fear' based on the discussion with Tony Robbins. It was indeed a thought-provoking query that challenged me. Here's my answer to the questions:

1.    What is the story you are telling yourself right now? What self-limiting beliefs are within that story?

I've always believed in my ability to achieve my goals. I've learned that success comes to those who focus on their objectives and have the courage to see them through.