Author: mikemillanes (page 11 of 13)

CHANGE: inevitable…frightening…OPPORTUNITY!!!

 

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Change is inevitable. It is freaking frightening…and threatening. But wait…CHANGE is an OPPORTUNITY!

In our present time, changes are happening faster and with precise consistency and constancy. In the complexity of our  situation where competition, commercialism, and rapid technological advancement are converging, we cannot afford to just keep on asking “Who moved my cheese” (Johnson, 1998). Those who can deal and manage change will emerge as winners. But those who will remain in the state of resentment will be miserable and will suffer a slow and tragic end. Continue reading

Learning from the PENCIL

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Years ago, I encountered the story of the “Parable of the Pencil”. It is  inspiring  and at the same time challenging.

The simple message of the parable is about recognizing what we have and strengthening the most critical element that we need in confronting the ups and downs of life; CHARACTER. Continue reading

Faith transcends limitations

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Years ago I have read an inspiring story from  the book of Fr. Jerry Orbos SVD, “Shared Moments”. It was about a couple who joined a Pilgrimage to Manaoag, Pangasinan. They were carrying a frail and really tiny baby gasping for breath. The doctors had given up on the child and told the couple to take the baby home, but the parents instead decided to join the walk going to Manoaog. Fr. Orbos was touched by the faith of the couple when they asked him to bless the baby. Continue reading

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