Start. Walk from where you are. There is no other way. Start walking. Way back in my childhood days in Kibungan (aw, i-Kibunganak), together with some friends, we decided to go on top of the hill to get a refreshing view of the rushing rivers, hear the rustling twigs in the trees, and embrace the invigoratingContinue reading “Start Walking”
Author Archives: Chris Dao-anis
Shine out that Uniqueness in You
“We are all meant to shine… It’s not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people the permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Timo Cruz, a talented and skilful youngContinue reading “Shine out that Uniqueness in You”
Let Go, Grow and Glow
Let go for you to grow and let your life glow. There are a lot of things that we need to let go for us to grow and let our life and faces glow. What are these things that we need to let go? You may say your ex-lover and the severe pain he orContinue reading “Let Go, Grow and Glow”
Filling in the blanks
The thing I love most about what I do is: the driving point that I am helping others as I help myself. People might be surprised to know that: I often answer questions in some sort of abstract sense that would require a lot of time to concretize it/them. The most important thingContinue reading “Filling in the blanks”
Your Real-Life Superhero
One of the ways we hear a lot to improve ourselves is to have idols to emulate. But wait! Don’t try to be somebody else. Just be yourself and be great. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not bad to have idols. In fact, I do have idols and I also encourage you to have one.Continue reading “Your Real-Life Superhero”
An after-dinner date after Valentine’s Day
It wasn’t too late. I didn’t have one on the 14th but at least I had a date after my dinner last Wednesday, a day after the Valentine’s Day. I went home early that afternoon, watched the news, and took my dinner. Minutes passed after caressing my stomach, I decided to freshen up. That’s right.Continue reading “An after-dinner date after Valentine’s Day”
Rays of Hope
Don’t lose hope. We often tell this line to someone whose world seems to be falling down as we comfort him and tell him that the sun is still going to shine. Emily Dickinson shares her poem that goes: “Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune withoutContinue reading “Rays of Hope”
Lessons from “The Last Song”
It was Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 2:50 PM and I just finished watching the movie “The Last Song” based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. The story of Ronnie, the main character, reminded me of some facts of life. First, life on earth is temporary; life is so short – make the most out ofContinue reading “Lessons from “The Last Song””
The Power of One
Each and every voice counts. Each and every vote counts. Each and every one matters. All the way from the busy streets of Makati to the rocky roads of Benguet, I went home to cast my vote for the barangay elections – the result – my candidate toppled his rival with just one vote. Yes,Continue reading “The Power of One”
Strings of Life
You’ve heard it. Life is like a wheel. Sometimes you are up, sometimes you are down. Life is a song that is to be sung. Life is a gift to that is to be treasured. Life is a journey that is to be enjoyed. Life’s comparisons and metaphors abound. In any experience and in anything,Continue reading “Strings of Life”
CHRIS DAO-ANIS 