FEATHER

In two preceding years, I had my curtains wide open for my readers to see each journey in villages. There I had tremendous encounters with people and creations – defined under the Grace of the Father. Words and pictures were evident to these. Responsibility wise – not guilty! I think I was able to display each story unsparingly in my blog and on facebook.

As this year drew nearer, I was wondering what would be the highlight or the theme itself. Of course, without having the context of libod-libod neglected. When 2012 finally came, I have decided to get easy on my self instead. That’s it – taking it lightly.

I was in the bus when an idea popped up - a feather. This will be the focal point and my pattern for telling stories. Since I had enough stories about villages and so this year will be a total shift. Again – a feather!

What’s with the feather? It is not because I am writing on my new book - WHERE ANGELS TROD, but it has a message concerns me. I want this year’s blog a unique one to portray. And where each step treads is simply patterned in this piece.

Three things in mind for sticking to this new concept:

It doesn’t take a meticulous-scientific observation to say that a feather is soft. One simple child can tell its texture accurately. Right there, the word “soft” is an exact message for me. Starting this year I will be soft on myself, to others (especially), and so to every circumstance. I don’t mean being soft to mistakes – but handling it softly in truth is a different angle. This is no making an oath for an abrupt change, but it will take me there I believe - softly but surely. This is one.

A feather also signifies flexibility- at least for me. If one lets go a feather in his hand, obviously it will freely go where the wind blows. I want my life that flexible in all areas. Waves may toss me here and there; destiny may poke fun at me; life will put me to the test; the world may be unfair at times – like the wind treats a feather, I will be flexible. Looking back on those past journeys, I was always caught surprised. Lately, I realized that the only key even to seemingly awful situation is flexibility. Now I have learned and learning more of this character. This is two.

Last year was focused on GRACE – this very year will be in His EMBRACE. It doesn’t mean I am no longer under His grace. It’s just that my blog will be centered on this beautiful object – a feather. I cannot keep any wings in my bag, but one feather a way. This will remind me through no matter what life may bring – I’m under the wings of the Almighty. This is three.

I can’t wait what this feathery year has to bring – so excited!