I HAVE been writing columns for several papers from all over the world since the early 1980’s. Since 1999, while residing in the Philippines for
Category: Emigrant
Having A Mistaken Or Wrong Impression
TO get the wrong impression means to misunderstand or “misread” somebody’s words or actions. For example, to be offended by something that wasn’t meant to
Fear of Getting Older
FOR some, it’s a fear of the physical changes that come with aging. For others, it’s the fear of losing their independence and becoming a
Communication – The importance of listening
LISTENING allows us to look within ourselves and become aware of the barriers that inhibit our ability to listen effectively.” As we better understand ourselves,
One Common Ancestor
DURING the last days of the Lenten season and Easter Holidays, I experienced again, what it means to have a family. Especially as an expatriate
Happy Easter!
TO die is to live! We are always shocked when in the middle of our surroundings, somebody passes away. Our usual questions are: Why die
A Mistaken Belief
EXAMPLES of mistaken beliefs that you might hold are “I’m powerless,” “Life is a struggle,” or “I should always look good and act nice, no
When Our Life Seems Senseless
“IN this world there are only two tragedies,” said Oscar Wilde. “One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” This
Points To Ponder
SOMETIMES we feel our life is turning miserably. Our negativism doesn’t allow us to keep our eyes, ears – and, most important! – our minds,
Our Conflicting Life
WE are in conflict with ourselves many times during life. Our future gives cause for concern; the past is captured, therefore we miss the future.