An Appraisal

This was sent to me by a very good friend of mine buen.
Nice read. Now its time for us , to re evaluate ourselves.

An Appraisal by Charles R. Swindoll

Mark 6:30-32

Well, we are ten months into the year. Throughout the past months we've reaffirmed the significance of pacing ourselves and not allowing the tyranny of the urgent to blind us to the value of the important.
Well . . . how's it going? Pause long enough to review and reflect as you answer these questions.
Is my pace this year really that different from last year?Am I enjoying most of my activities or just enduring them?Have I deliberately taken time on several occasions this year for personal restoration?Do I give myself permission to relax, to have leisure?Would other people think I am working too many hours and/or living under too much stress?Do I consider my body important enough to maintain a nourishing diet, to give it regular exercise, to get enough sleep, to shed those excess pounds?How is my sense of humor?Is God being glorified by the schedule I keep . . . or is He getting the leftovers of my energy?
Renewal and restoration are not luxuries; they are essentials. Being alone and resting for a while is not selfish; it is Christlike (see Mark 6:30-32). Taking your day off each week and rewarding yourself with a relaxing, refreshing vacation is not carnal; it's spiritual. Nor is an ultra-busy schedule necessarily the mark of a productive life.
If you are courageous enough to make needed changes, you will show yourself wise. But I should warn you of three barriers you will immediately face.
First, by saying no to the people to whom you used to say yes, you'll feel twinges of guilt. Ignore them!
Second, most folks won't understand your slower pace, especially those who are in the sinking boat you just stepped out of. Stick to your guns.
Third, by not filling every spare moment with activity, you will begin to see the real you, and you'll not like some of the things you observe, things that once contaminated your busy life. But within a relatively brief period of time, you will turn the corner and be well on the road to a happier, healthier, freer, and more fulfilling life.
My desire is that all of us remain "in." In balance. In our right minds. In good health. In the will of God.
Are you?

Cinderella

I had the chance to watch Cinderella yesterday.

Thanks to Jacque who booked the ticket online and we got a nice seat.

Its pricey though but its worth it.

For now, i cant say much . Will add up more hopefully tomorrow.

Happy Thoughts :-)

Im happy coz Simon called and just to say "iloveyou". :-)
Wacoal lingerie is on sale from 30 sing it became __?
I can still talk to my parents over the phone everyday.
I get to know and meet new true friends.
I have created new site using blogger..weheee..
my housemates : Ate Ana really cooks well, Cham too!!
Jade is always there in the areas of : devotions, discipline, time management. Two thumbs up to my sis!!
Buen always boost my confidence whenever im lacking one.
My brother Jon has changed a lot . Very hardworking !!! Applause to you!!


Finally im happy coz I know that

"Not one of the good promises which the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass Joshua 21:45"