Friday, May 22, 2020

A Paradigm Within A Paradigm


It's not only applicable on a sword per se. Come to think of it...

Lahat ng bagay, o kahit tao, lugar, or anupaman, ay puede mong gamitin ito sa 'yong advantage. Nasa tamang practice lang yan, kung paano mo titingnan ang mga bagay-bagay. Ansabi nga ni Mary Oliver - "Someone i loved once gave me a box of darkness, it took me hundred years to understand that this too, is a gift". I was amazed!!! Ang ganda ng pagkakadeliver ng thought-process niya.

Same lang din kay Sun Tzu - 'yung quote niya sa ibaba, na lifted sa The Art Of War, is as timeless as an essential weapon in our day to day lives - kahit walang giyera.










Thursday, May 21, 2020

Space We Can Recover, Time Never


I am sure you know who popularized this quote. Pero sa dinami-rami ng nababasa natin sa newsfeed sa FB and other social media platforms on a daily basis, it is wise to filter and feed our minds. Yaong mga posts na kapupulutan natin ng aral.

Mga post na magsisilbing gabay mo sa tamang pakikipaglakbay dito sa mundo, at magsisilbing sandata mo rin upang mas madali mong marating ang gusto mong marating sa buhay na íto.









Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Weak People Never Give Way When They Ought To



Something to ponder upon these days - "weak people never give way when they ought to", whereas, survival of the fittest is quite applicable as we traverse in this pandemic.


Analyzing this thought-process deeper, so if weak people can do that, how much more for the strong ones?

What does it take to command that sheer will-power to un-tame the downhill effect?





Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The Unsung Hymn Of Our Hearts


How many times would i listen to our favorite song?
Before i realize i was too late to bring you back,

I couldn't discern any more between reality and illusion
Or am i just getting stoned by the endless pang of regret?

I wouldn't want you back..., but the crisp, vivid memories
are just so hard to let go, so brief yet full of bliss,

"Do me a favor baby, put down your new God"
the song goes, over and over again,




The melancholic rhythm drowns me,
allowing me to breathe once and for all

To cherish and reminisce
the good times... our downsides

and yes, even the pledge..
the silent intimacy that was never spoken

where the language of action,
murmured in pain and disbelief

and, in glorious affection
to finally submerge the unsung hymn of our hearts









throwback poetry from 2011 
® billymacdeus

Decisiveness


I once read that one of the most important trait of a great leader is "influence". These days, that virtue is a must have. In order to manifest it, one must bring decisiveness to the table. Know what you want, chase for it and grab it as soon as you see in the most opportune time. (You might've read "Who Moved My Cheese", which is quite relatable to this.)


What comes in to mind? Always safeguard yourself first, among others and things of this world. It's not being selfish, instead, it's being assertive because you know deep inside, the only way to move ahead is to put your foot on the door - which will open possibilities for you to take chance on.