How Life Is Beautiful Yet Fleeting

I saw some Facebook friends changing their profile photos into black or a candle to express their loss. Then I am reminded of how short life is.

As Mother Teresa said, “Life is an opportunity; benefit from it. Life is beauty; admire it. Life is a dream; realize it.”

Our brief lives are like festivals. No matter how short-lived it is, it should be celebrated. We have reason to live our lives to the fullest. Let us make use of the borrowed time. Take the chances we are afraid to take. To be kind and show appreciation towards every person around us.

That is the wonder of our existence. Life is too precious to squander it, wallowing in self-pity and regret. We may experience some setbacks along the way, but it is never too late to change our course.

After all, life is fleeting. Make the change you want to happen.

When we experience the loss of a loved one, it’s okay if we are still grieving. Some of us need time to digest our sadness and move on. It's a process.

It is an opportunity to reminisce happy memories with them, to cherish what they have left behind.

I wish you all a peaceful All Souls Day. Let us remember to be thankful to the departed for sharing their time with us. May they find rest.

Let us also thank those who are still present amongst us — for making this life worth living.

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How Our Magic Can Transform Other People's Pumpkins Into Carriages

Cinderella is a Disney film that I enjoyed watching. "Bippity Boppity Boo," sung by Fairy Godmother, is one of its catchy songs. She helped Cinderella get ready for the ball by first turning a pumpkin into a coach.

With that, it ignited hope in Cinderella’s eyes. Her tears transformed into smiles, and she was treated to a pleasant night that resulted in her happily ever after.

The world can be cruel at times. It casts us out, gives us heavy loads, and brings us down to our knees in despair. People carry their burdens as though they were dragging a giant pumpkin with them at all times.

We may not be blessed with a magic wand just like the Fairy Godmother, but we all have the chance to be like her. We may be unaware of how reassuring our words and presence can be. We may not even notice that we are already working our magic through our small gestures of kindness.

Even without magic wands and sing-along spells, we might be able to transform someone's pumpkin into a gorgeous carriage. Hope is a very wonderful thing we can give to someone. It allows them to look up, stand up, and work on their dreams.

When we express kindness, love, and generosity, we bestow people the magic of hope. The hope that things will get better. We may not realize how many lives we have touched and transformed into something magical.

Unlike the Fairy Godmother's magic, which only lasts until midnight, the magic we have created for others will last for a lifetime.

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By the way, Happy Halloween!

The Power of Checklists And Why You Should Keep One Too!

As someone who has a busy schedule, there are times when some things slip from my mind. Just like this blog. This was supposed to be posted yesterday. For some reason, I forgot to include this task in my to-do list for the day.

I call these things that I need to accomplish, laundry list because it feels like it's never ending. It helps me set my priorities, and manage my time better!

Nothing feels as satisfying as ticking off my finished tasks for the day.

Checklists are a powerful tool in keeping a people who wear a lot of hats, avoid burnout and stay on top of their game. Here’s a list of why it is better to keep a checklist.

1. ) It allows us to map out things clearly

Creating checklists allows us to ponder what we need, what we want, and see things in order.

2. ) We get to manage our time better

If time is an issue, we need to allot time to the things we need to do, we want to do, and our rest times. It is an excellent practice to keep ourselves focused.

3. ) Keeps healthy relationships with others

People appreciate it when we make time despite our hectic schedules. When we have a checklist, we get reminded that we have a Sunday brunch with parents or a Saturday Zoom night with friends.

It’s a win-win because we get to spend our time meaningfully with the people we love, and we tick off something from our checklist!

4. ) More time to rest

Checklists aid us in keeping track of our deadlines so we’ll know when to take a rest. When we are well-rested, we give our quality outputs and channel our creative juices better.

Do you have a laundry list? How many items were you able to wash today? Let us know in the comments below!

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