2011 Year in Review: Endless Possibilities

There are many things to be grateful for in 2011. My life has had ups and downs this year, but I have struggled to persevere and endure the not-so-good happenings that brought sadness and tears. 

Yet, amidst these challenges, I've also savored the sweetness of life's blessings. As I see it, life is a delicate balance: a mix of victories and setbacks.

To triumph in life demands courage and unwavering determination. I've confronted my inner demons and uncertainties, striving to ascend, even if it's just a step higher. The person I am today is a testament to my readiness for change. I've triumphed over my old beliefs, perceptions, and self-doubts, knowing that 'I can if I will.'

2011 has been memorable as I recall the past events that made me smile for joy and cry for sorrow. Whatever those circumstances, they will be a thing of the past and will never be forgotten.

REFLECTION

The year 2011 began with a heartwarming New Year's celebration with my family. This event was a cherished memory, as we gathered to welcome the new year. The joy of sharing a meal on media noche, playing with firecrackers, and watching fireworks, all part of our annual tradition, filled our hearts with warmth and connection.

As we welcomed the new year, we did so with hearts full of gratitude for the past year's blessings and hope for the new year's abundance. Gratitude, we learned, is a powerful virtue that attracts prosperity into our lives. I am deeply grateful and feel truly blessed.

It is nice to reunite with loved ones and express love and affection. The beginning of the year was so bright, and it was an excellent start to achieving my goal.

THE BIRTH

We have also welcomed the new year with the birth of our youngest family member, Szymon Prince. He brought so much joy and blessing to the family. This young boy is the source of inspiration and happiness to his parents and siblings.

GRATITUDE

I have been blessed to become part of BE Life and have gained more profound knowledge and wisdom about different aspects of life. I have met wonderful people, such as my superiors, mentors, and colleagues, who inspire me.

I have become more insightful and learned to accept my higher purpose. Along this path, I have met like-minded people and served people to live their most extraordinary lives. I thank everyone who has touched my life; in return, I will continue to do the things that bring fulfillment to others.

I'm deeply grateful for the unwavering support of my spiritual mentors, colleagues, family, and friends throughout this year. Their presence in my life is a treasure I hold dear.

OPPORTUNITY

This year, I had the opportunity to travel and work abroad with my colleagues. This time, we will serve people of various backgrounds, creeds, and spiritual beliefs. I have accepted this challenge, and I will do my best to bring about positive results for the people I have met and served.

I have learned to be more optimistic. The power of positive thinking is valid and has made a difference in my life. There were moments of fear and doubt, but I shifted my thoughts to be positive and on the right track whenever they arose.

I have learned "The Secret" to endless possibilities: the three words Ask-Believe-Receive. I use these words to attract things that I want. We deserve to become abundant, which comes when we change our thinking. I have done it before, and I will pass on "The Secret" to my loved ones and everyone who may need it.

It feels good to have a self-inventory of whole years of experience. I have several questions about this year's inventory, like: Did I make any progress on personal development? Did I make a difference in someone's life? Did I grow in spiritual maturity? And so much more? On deeper reflection, I have found the answer to these questions and will continue to inventory myself each year for new personal development.

LIFE'S LIKE THAT

This year is not just a year of happiness but a moment of grief due to unexpected happenings. Life may be full of uncertainties and twists, and we have learned to accept them no matter how hurtful they may seem. This way, we know to be strong and courageous.

THE LESSON

One of the most valuable lessons I've learned in life is to view every experience, whether positive or negative, as a life lesson. Each challenge is an opportunity to grow and make a difference in the lives of others. Having been blessed, I understand the importance of sharing these blessings with those dear to us. How we can be a blessing to others is a challenge worth pondering and acting upon.

What an incredible year 2011!

© 2011 Del Cusay

Christmas in Our Hearts: A Wonderful Beginning

I have loved celebrating Christmas with my family since childhood. Christmas meant so many things to me when I was a kid, full of beautiful imaginations, like believing in Santa Claus and the gift to be received from him. As a kid, I had a meaningful experience during this season. For me, this is the season to gather as a family, having a meal together on Christmas Eve or Noche Buena. It is full of surprises like games, food, and gifts.

As the years passed, the landscape of Christmas changed. The belief in Santa Claus evolved, and the dynamics of our family gatherings shifted. There were years when we couldn't all be together, when the exchange of gifts was modest, and the festivities were subdued. Yet, the spirit of Christmas remained undiminished by these changes.

Every Christmas celebration is unique. We had several Christmas parties at school, parties with friends, and an exclusive celebration with the family.

Although the Christmas season is unique and extravagant, I have always remembered the real essence of celebrating Christmas: to give, share, and love one another—virtues instilled in my mind.

Celebrating Christmas is beyond values and virtues. More than the party, the gifts, and the food, it is the time to remember the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.

As Christians, we have attended mass on Christmas Eve to commemorate His birth and to pray for blessings and abundance.

Moreover, Christmas is an excellent opportunity to reunite with loved ones, heal broken hearts, and forgive. This is in preparation for opening our hearts to receive many more incredible blessings for the coming of a new year. A more fulfilled life comes after an open heart—a giving and loving heart. Likewise, success is short-lived and never measured by how many material things we possess.

I've come to realize that true fulfillment transcends mere happiness. It's about how we live our lives, our impact on others, and our sacrifices for the greater good. These are the spiritual practices that define a life of fulfillment, echoing the virtues of Christ.

Although I won't be able to celebrate this Christmas with my family, I still feel connected to them. I don't have to feel lonely in a foreign land, knowing they live a good, content life with a sense of fulfillment.

I may be far away, but the spirit of Christmas is still there. There is no reason to be homesick or sad, but there is always a reason to smile and celebrate with people closer and dear to us.

This Christmas is, above all, and from a deeper perspective, about Jesus Christ. Hence, we must remember how to share indiscriminately, give heartily, and love unconditionally.

Christmas, as celebrated all over the world, would remind us to live with our responsibility beyond what we call being Christian and the virtues it has taught us should be practiced the whole year round, and that Christmas, regardless of race, creed, and religion, or spiritual affiliation will always be in our hearts forever.


© 2011 Del Cusay

Awakening our Spiritual Power

"A precious and brilliant gem is more polished and valuable. Just like problems - it is like polishing us to become the best we can be and become a person as brilliant as the diamond, which comes with great value and importance."


This month, we've delved into the profound concept of spiritual power, a crucial element in our personal development. This exploration was sparked by the enlightening lecture of our spiritual guide, Master Del Pe, who shared invaluable insights on how awakening our spiritual power can profoundly impact our existence and life purpose.

Here, I'm excited to share not just what I've learned from our lecture and group discussion, but also how I plan to apply this extraordinary power in my own life.

What is Spiritual Power

As humans, we possess a vast reservoir of power, some of which we have yet to tap into. We may sometimes wield this power unconsciously, leading to its unwise use. However, there exists a superior, infinite power that transcends physical might.

It is through spiritual practices and the guidance of spiritual mentors or masters that we, as spiritual practitioners, can tap into this power.

This power is not something that can be bought or taken away. It is inherent in our nature, waiting to be awakened, discovered, or harnessed for the greater good.

Developing Intuitional Power

To become intuitive, we must be able to study ideas and principles. We may have many ideas and follow different directions, so we must ponder them deeply. Becoming more intuitive is essential for our survival instinct and guides us toward understanding higher truths regarding universal truths.

Sometimes, our belief is only definite if we seek the absolute truth. What we think is just a product of our mind alone, without knowing that we are guided by different laws or principles.

For instance, I have an idea about something, but I need to prove it to be absolute since that idea may come from past experience or just creative imagination. The best thing for me to do is verify that idea or principle regarding what has been established or the universal truth that many understand and accept.

I have used my intuition in my past experiences but have done the right thing. My intuition says to act on something or decide on something, but I base my actions and decisions on my personal beliefs, which are only limited. In this case, I may have made the wrong decision or action.

With this, I have learned that it is essential to seek the universal truth to avoid the fallacy of ideas and actions. Universal truths serve as my guiding principle for attaining intuitive power and wisdom.

Likewise, using creative imagination is vital for developing intuitional power. Expressing our thoughts or ideas is a product of our creative vision. For instance, our brilliant input or output results from our mind's creativity.

The great things we see around us are a product of man's creative intelligence. In fact, we have to develop a creative imagination to achieve great things. Leaders in the global industry were able to create great products that are used today because of their minds' creativity. In our own way, we can do something great, if not for the benefit of the many, at least for ourselves, only if we use creative intelligence.

Another way of developing intuitional power is through meditation. I have been a practitioner for 8 months, which has significantly impacted my present life. There is a gradual transformation in almost all aspects of my life: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

I consider meditation my spiritual tool for nourishing my soul in a moment of silence. After that, I feel divine oneness and the healing benefits. In fact, the first post I made is about the power of meditation since it has made a remarkable transformation in my life.

Developing Wisdom Power

Some strategies for developing wisdom power include studying past experiences and digesting life lessons.

In our lives, we have been experiencing different problems that we consider obstacles or hindrances to our plans and goals. However, if we are going to reflect deeply, problems are part of the challenges we must face to become much more robust and better people.

In my life, I have encountered many problems, big or small, and I have been able to face them and look at them as a challenge rather than an obstacle. This has made me a better person, and I have learned a lesson from it that will serve as my guiding principle whenever I encounter the same problem.

The world's most accomplished people have faced tough challenges that put them where they are. We may perceive them as if they don't have a problem since they have everything, but we may never know that they have gone through difficult times before attaining success and fulfillment.

Whenever a problem comes our way, we should never give up but must fight for it.  "A precious and brilliant gem is more polished and valuable. Just like problems - it is like polishing us to become the best we can be and become a person as brilliant as the diamond, which comes with great value and importance".

Another way of developing wisdom power is being in the company of wise people or having our own life coaches or mentors. These people are considered masters of life, and they are more accomplished. Their ideas are precious and can become a source of inspiration and guidance to live a better life.

Life coaches or mentors are devoted to helping us towards the right path to achieve lasting success and fulfillment.

I have followed spiritual mentors like Bo Sanchez and other international life coaches like Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, and Master Del Pe. I have followed their blogs, articles, webcasts, and wise teachings, and I have read some of their books and gained insights about mastering life.

Those who have a mentor are more likely to succeed in life than those who do not. Even the most famous celebrities, in their expertise, have their own coaches or mentors. However, we have to be cautious about whom to follow. We must seek a mentor who can change our lives and impact us significantly. Numerous life coaches exist, but only a few are genuinely qualified and masters of life.

Metaphorical quotations can also give us wisdom, power, and intelligence. Famous people's quotes inspire us, and we can learn from them if we deeply understand their selections.

Some use metaphors that should not be interpreted literally because they have a deeper meaning. In fact, some metaphors can not get out of our minds once we have read or listened to them. They are instilled in our minds, and we use them to our benefit and to give wise sayings to others.

In our lives, we have noted several metaphorical quotations and uttered the same in our thinking. These quotations might not be well-known or recognized by many, but unconsciously, we have inspired other people and, somehow, might leave an imprint on their
minds.

Wisdom power can also be achieved through reading books and other forms of literature that are sources of knowledge and wisdom. The principles we have learned can be applied to living a better life.

One of the books I liked most is "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. The book is simple and easy to understand, and each chapter has challenging questions to ponder. It is a spiritual book that teaches life lessons as guiding principles.

I learned a lot from reading, and it is a lifetime education. I will continue to read, expand my mind, and share the knowledge that I have gained.

Intuitive and wisdom powers are both indispensable to attaining spiritual powers. We must apply these teachings to direct us to the right life path. We must know our life's purpose to better understand our responsibility to serve and that our spiritual powers will be our best weapon to live the better life we deserve.



© 2011 Del Cusay