Running Kakay

    SHE She fell in love. All she sees are beautiful possibilities and optimism. Everything is in place, a match-made in heaven that gives her goosebumps and firework-feel of excitement. Her eyes displayed that spark of joy and fulfillness - she was complete. She walks light in the air and goes with the flow. She's in a dreamland or paradise where sunrise and sunset bears beauty alike, she thought. She woke up hurting. Her eyes swollen from tears and her heart numb with pain. Why? Because, she thought she was enough. Because, she thought she could make his world go round. Because, she thought she's all that matters to him. Because, she thought he would not leave her for another woman. Becasue, she thought he loves her. She was wrong. She smelled fear. She is losing her "love" and slipping that grip on herself. She breathe deep and gave a heavy sigh. Her thoughts are clouded with self-doubt. Is it her fault? Is some

"Churches are good for prayer, but so are garages and cars and mountains and showers and dance floors" - Anne Lamott Running is considered a sport  which is believed to primarily develop the physical aspect of a person - agility, stamina, toned bod and endurance. Secondly, it also covers the mental aspect - alertness, reduces stress and improved mood. These are the few advances that this sport offers, as most of the articles about running claims. Few have mentioned about what running could contribute in the spiritual aspect. Runner as I am, and a catholic too, I do believe that this sport, without us knowing, is also a catalyst in our spiritual formation. Talked to one of the seasoned ultra runners on what she did to surpass the race ( she joined the 210 km run in Cebu ) - she said "I prayed hard to God for strength and endurance to finish the race - it's not about reaching the finish line first, for it's the ultimate test of endurance and wi

IT'S OKAY You chuckled and laughed hard - on top of your lungs. Others laughed with you - genuinely, they find you "loco-but-wacky". Some smiled - they're just being civil. A few smirked - vivid enough to tell you they don't like you laughing that loud. Should you care? Yes, because norms of society says so, you have to conform. No, because that is your life and that's how you feel. Distinct voices wanted to be heard, which of it will you heed. These are the things you consider, even in the smallest act that you do. Society dictates. There's always that line, to do this and do that, that's allowed and that's not. But hey, at times... It's okay to bend some rules, do a slight deviancy - break the pattern. It's okay to snuggle in bed even if it's not sleeping time - lie when you want not because you need to. It's okay to cry like a howling wolf when you can't pull yourself together. When you've