tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:24:21 +0000Kicking Pinayself-helphappinesspositive thinkingthinking positivePinaystaying positivesuccessParamahansa Yoganandaovercoming challenges and problemsPara-GramJack CanfieldLaw of Attractionsuccess principlesaffirmationpeacepurposetaking responsibilityThe Secretmeditationproductive lifeattitude of gratitudebeliefcreative powerdiscernmentgratitude journalmantraBuddhismOprahStephen Coveyaccomplishmentbroken marriagecalmnessdisciplineemotional guidancefearlessnesshabitshow to beat stressmarriagemeditative concentrationovercoming fearsrelationshipspiritualitystresssuccessful Pinayswealth2012 International Youth Seminar on Life and Ch'anFo Guang ShanMonastic diariesMonastic lifePrince CharmingThe Seven Habitsbabychronic stressconquering fearcreativityfacing fearsinverse paranoidlife plan rightlovemagnetismproject babyquest for lovesuccessful Filipinastrue loveunblocking fears and roadblocksvisualization30-day challenge80-20 RuleAdrian Marie AdrianoBe ProactiveChinese New YearDiamond SutraEben PagenEntrepreneur MagazineGeorge Washington CarverHabit 1Julia CameronKaohsiungKaren SalmansohnMabuhay TempleMarie ForleoMark BryanMaster ClassOprah Master ClassPareto PrincipleSexy NomadSurrenderTagaytayTaiwanTruthVenerable Hsin TingVenus WilliamsWarren Buffetartist dateartist's waybirthdaybirthday wishblessingsblissbroken relationshipbusinesschangecheerfulnesschoicescopingdreamsefficiencyempowered womanfamilyfearfinancial stabilityfirst things firstfollow your fearfreedomgood lifeguitar playinginner peacelifemindfulnessmoney savvymoney wisemorning pagesmotherhoodmoving onnotsalmonopportunity costoptionsparadigm shiftpatienceplanspregnancypreparednessproductivityprudencequietrenewalretreatsecond marriagesilencespiritual magnetismspiritual stresssutrathoughtstraveluncluttervision boardwater dragonwillpowerwisdomyear of the Water DragonNuggets of wisdom, self-help tools and tips on how to overcome challenges, master life, succeed and reach one's dreamshttp://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)Blogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-4028353087053745305Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:03:00 +00002016-10-14T16:26:15.112+08:00conquering fearfacing fearsfearfearlessnessfollow your fearMarie Forleoovercoming fearsunblocking fears and roadblocks &nbsp; &nbsp;"The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it... The more fear we feel about a specific enterprise, the more certain we can be that enterprise is important to us and the growth of our soul. "&nbsp; - Steven Pressfield of&nbsp; The War of Art Read more: FOLLOW YOUR FEAR SO YOU CAN FOLLOW YOUR&nbsp;HEART http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2016/03/follow-your-fear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-6747155532867625845Fri, 16 Jan 2015 01:15:00 +00002016-10-03T19:42:45.095+08:00businessEben Pagenfirst things firsthabitsopportunity costproductive lifeproductivityself-helpStephen CoveyWarren Buffetwillpower As I've mentioned on my New Year post on Sexy Nomad (which is my personal and travel blog), I'm on a mission to change myself for the better. This applies not just in my love life but in all aspects of my life in general.&nbsp; Read more:&nbsp;How to Attain Higher Productivity at Home and Work http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-to-have-higher-productivity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-8095060239242661734Thu, 23 Oct 2014 00:43:00 +00002014-10-23T09:12:00.793+08:00Be ProactivechangeHabit 1habitsself-helpStephen CoveyThe Seven Habits Perhaps it's that time of the month, or maybe because there were a few days I missed taking my pills on time, or most probably because someone I used to love just declared she doesn't like me and has been "plastic" all this time around me... these &nbsp;have been making me feel the blues a lot more severely than usual. Just when everything else outside of me is great (I have someone who loves http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2014/10/be-proactive-1st-of-7-habits-of-highly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-8749403221366520897Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:19:00 +00002018-05-18T15:22:48.735+08:00choiceslifelife plan rightoptionsplans Read more:&nbsp; DON’T JUST MAKE PLANS; MAKE&nbsp;OPTIONS!&nbsp; http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2014/10/dont-make-plans-make-options.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-7880270477753090647Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:02:00 +00002014-09-29T21:02:45.480+08:00calmnessinner peacemeditationmeditative concentrationmindfulnessretreatspiritualityTagaytaytravel I've mentioned in my Sexy Nomad blog that the month of September is a magical month for me because of a series of events which are perfectly unfolding according to my needs and wants. Just to summarize, I've been wanting a new kind of lifestyle, an upgrade from the current one I have been enjoying since I retired from government service in Dec. 2007. By upgrade, I do not mean material http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2014/09/breathe-smile-now-meditation-retreat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-7113047389207890392Tue, 29 Jul 2014 06:47:00 +00002019-07-14T05:44:43.857+08:002012 International Youth Seminar on Life and Ch'anBuddhismFo Guang ShanmeditationMonastic diariesMonastic lifepeacepositive thinking Aside from my Monastic Diaries, I also started blogging about my 2-week&nbsp;Life and Ch'an retreat in Taiwan. Below are my favorite quotes and teachings from the seminars I attended presided by Buddhist monks during Day 3 of my Taiwan trip.&nbsp;&nbsp;I want to share them here with you as you might also find them inspirational.  "No one can help solve the depression within your http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2014/07/benefits-of-meditation-things-i-learned.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-8825499194768783331Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:03:00 +00002016-09-16T08:46:13.487+08:00babybroken marriagelovemarriagemotherhoodPrince Charmingproject babyquest for loverelationshipsecond marriagetrue love I've been doing a lot of meditation and thinking as of late. Sometimes, I feel like I am overthinking stuff and maybe I am. Read more:&nbsp; Prince Charming Candidate http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2014/07/prince-charming-candidate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-852881333206359041Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:06:00 +00002016-09-16T08:45:53.074+08:00babyempowered womanfamilygood lifelife plan rightpositive thinkingPrince Charmingproject babyrelationshipstaying positivethinking positive *pic taken last weekend when I visited my friends Net and Dave and their beautiful daughter Anya* I had another light bulb moment while I was taking a shower a few minutes ago. I couldn't wait to write down my thoughts so I rushed to my drawer to get an underwear, wore my panty and went in front of my computer, opened my blog and here I am now, hair still dripping wet, half naked, writing http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2014/07/project-baby-what-its-all-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-461590746422221823Wed, 09 Jul 2014 03:37:00 +00002016-09-16T08:45:31.990+08:00broken marriagehappinessKaren SalmansohnKicking Pinaylovemarriagenotsalmonquest for lovetrue love Jil Amil, one of my friends on FB who I admire so much for her desire and willingness to change herself for the better by overcoming her fears, told me about this amazing site, www.notsalmon.com&nbsp;not so long ago.&nbsp; Read more: My Quest for Finding True Love Begins Now! &nbsp; http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-quest-for-finding-true-love-begins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-669868592279671985Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:46:00 +00002014-03-14T04:56:20.769+08:00blissbroken marriagebroken relationshipcopinghappinessmarriagemoving onrelationship It's Day 2...&nbsp; And since the moment it happened, I've been reading this article to help me cope. It's true what that article says, that even if what had to end has already been unhealthy for sometime, once it does, you will still feel all sorts of painful and unsettling emotions after - stress, grief, disappointment, confusion, profound loss, sadness, etc. No wonder I'd always takehttp://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2014/03/moving-on-and-starting-new-chapter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-2586680130914785107Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:04:00 +00002013-06-21T22:05:36.557+08:00attitude of gratitudecalmnessgratitude journalguitar playinghappinesspeacequietself-helpsilence It's the middle of the year and I am happy to say that at last, I found peace. Or maybe it's not entirely peace, but having gone through what I had for more than a year now, the emotional roller coaster, the&nbsp; thoughts of suicide, wanting to end my marriage and all those other negative emotions that ate me up day in and day out no matter how blessed other people see me, it can take http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2013/06/stillness-in-my-heart-speaks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-7531064055723674168Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:19:00 +00002013-06-21T22:00:08.371+08:00BuddhismDiamond SutrahappinessMabuhay Templemeditationmeditative concentrationsutraVenerable Hsin Tingwealthwisdom<!--[if !mso]> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> Most Venerable Hsin Ting, widely respected Buddhist Monk and meditation teacher, will again visit Manila, this time to hold a series of activities that can help people discover the treasure within them and tap a springhttp://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2012/10/discover-treasure-within-with-most.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-6483830848145638922Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:50:00 +00002014-10-02T11:39:37.312+08:002012 International Youth Seminar on Life and Ch'anBuddhismFo Guang ShanKaohsiungmeditationmeditative concentrationMonastic diariesMonastic lifeSexy NomadTaiwan To see the prologue or to have a better idea where my Monastic diary entries came from, please head to these links: Spot the Filipino Harry Potter Look-Alike and Some Thoughts for the Coming Days 2012 International Youth Seminar on Life and Ch'an *This meditation retreat is an option the participants at the youth seminar can take on the 2nd week. There were 1,500 participants during the http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2012/08/sexy-nomads-monastic-diaries-entry-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-3529268563900153527Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +00002012-02-20T22:24:21.788+08:00birthdaybirthday wishfinancial stabilitymoney savvymoney wisethoughts It's my birthday today and it hit me... I'm old! And I hope wiser too. Since February came around, I've been thinking about OLD AGE--- A LOT! It will still be decades before I hit that mark but I feel like I have to be proactive about ensuring our happy and healthy survival. After all, my husband and I don't have kids and we only have each other to count on when that time comes.&nbsp; I've also http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2012/02/birthday-thoughts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-5334890241663902792Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +00002018-05-22T12:48:45.638+08:0030-day challengeChinese New Yearhabitssuccesswater dragonyear of the Water Dragon Today is the Chinese new year. We're now entering the year of the Water Dragon and more than the prediction of the end of the world according to the Mayan calendar, we should focus on the great things that 2012 has to bring. In essence, the year of the Water Dragon will bring so much blessings to those who are generous and kind, to those who are embarking on new adventures and those who&nbsphttp://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2012/01/30-day-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-8216631367379317867Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:12:00 +00002012-01-24T01:24:28.926+08:00attitude of gratitudegratitude journalWhen we have gratitude in our hearts, we attract more of the things we want.&nbsp; So for today, let me take this time to thank God and the universe for these three things I consider my blessings: That I am able to do what's on my list for the first 3 days of the year. (I hope to be consistent for the next 362 days of the year) That I was able to book cheap flights to Siargao and Cebu this http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2012/01/jan-3-gratitude-journal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-4253749736467762084Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:28:00 +00002012-01-24T01:24:39.332+08:00creative powercreativityKicking PinayPara-GramParamahansa Yoganandapeaceself-help The past year, I have not listened to my inner guidance on several occasions because of other seemingly important and urgent matters. It made me resentful, unhappy and even depressed. I hope to change all that and start living in peace and harmony within myself. This new year serves as a very good platform for personal rebirth. According to the Para-Gram PEACE by Paramahansa Yoganada: http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2012/01/peace-and-inner-guidance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-4952292334689287567Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:57:00 +00002011-12-31T20:12:35.382+08:00Jack Canfieldself-helpsuccess principlesvision boardvisualization My new vision board for 2012 and beyond. I spent about five hours from dawn til morning creating my vision board and guide folders. Having a vision board is an amazing tool to help any person achieve his/her goals. According to Jack Canfield, author of of The Success Principles, if you have trouble seeing your goals, use pictures, images and symbols you collect to keep your conscious andhttp://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2011/12/vision-boards-and-guide-folders-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-3130296447465298996Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:00:00 +00002011-12-23T05:03:35.423+08:00attitude of gratitudegratitude journalpositive thinkingstaying positivethinking positiveI promised myself before that I'll do this gratitude journal on my blog. Here are three things I am thankful for today:1. Discovering the course The Artists' Way - a Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity2. My sister being home this holiday season3. My parents staying with us until New YearHow about you? What are you thankful for today?http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2011/12/dec-23-gratitude-journal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-7063220089832344336Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:27:00 +00002011-12-26T10:08:28.646+08:00artist dateartist's waycreative powercreativityJulia CameronMark Bryanmorning pagesunblocking fears and roadblocksAs the year is ending, I am reminded once again of projects undone and creative pursuits kept on hold because of lack of time, motivation and the need to earn real money... fast!So I am embarking on this task of unleashing my inner creativity by taking a 12-week course through "The Artists' Way - a Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity." It is a course in discovering and recovering your creative http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2011/12/morning-pages-and-artist-date-tools-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-2562907166005254525Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:58:00 +00002018-05-22T14:00:21.428+08:00Adrian Marie AdrianoEntrepreneur MagazineGeorge Washington CarverKicking PinayPara-GramParamahansa YoganandasuccessVenus Williams I have applied this Para-Gram time and again... I felt that I have chosen well in terms of work that I want to do but now I'm not so sure anymore. This card came to me unexpectedly after I did some tarot card reading the other day because I was feeling very confused. It cemented the signs that the universe has been throwing my way as of late. As the cliche goes, if there's one thing that's http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2011/12/success-para-gram-by-paramahansa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-5949908461833912002Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:48:00 +00002011-12-02T15:35:25.006+08:00attitude of gratitudeblessingsgratitude journalKicking Pinaypositive thinkingself-helpstaying positivethinking positiveI think my okra plant is bearing fruit!Thinking of things you're thankful for each day can bring such a sense of calm and feeling of happiness even when you've been feeling down for so long. It's just a matter of discipline and constant practice but if you do this every day, I promise you, the quality of your life will be so much better. I should know. Although I must admit that I haven't been http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2011/12/attitude-of-gratitude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-7971107108985247532Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:09:00 +00002011-11-18T17:29:41.777+08:00conquering fearpregnancypreparednessI've done a lot of scary things in my life: I married my first true love with zero money in our pockets; I've jumped off a 15-meter water fall; I did zip lining thrice (one in Lignon Hill in Albay, one in Club Manila East, and one in an Eco Park in Misibis Bay); I almost died while surfing; and lots more. But I think walking into the bathroom this morning and taking those two pregnancy tests werehttp://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2011/11/ready-or-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-2138275301026660495Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:34:00 +00002011-10-17T05:57:10.795+08:00Master ClassOprahOprah Master ClassSurrenderIt was 5 am, just less than an hour ago... I was in the middle of finishing some OT work when I took a peek at facebook/sucessnation and saw this video of Oprah sharing her amazing insight into her life. All these years, I was learning and preaching (in my own little way) how you can get what you want in your life, and here was my idol, Oprah, explaining why you can't get what you want in life:"http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2011/10/waking-up-to-surrender-oprahs-master.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5912747268839391640.post-3351740348494324947Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:35:00 +00002011-09-24T07:10:55.609+08:00fearlessnessinverse paranoidKicking PinayLaw of Attractionmagnetismmeditationovercoming fearsPara-GramParamahansa Yoganandapatiencepositive thinkingself-helpstaying positiveI was doing my meditation last night when I picked up this card from my paragrams. I thought how apt it was especially these days when my life seem to be revolving around things that are in the process of fruition ... like waiting for Peter's business to fully take off, waiting to see my vegetable seeds grow, waiting for the weekend so I can spend time with my personal projects, waiting for my http://kickingpinay.blogspot.com/2011/09/patience-paragram-by-paramahansa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kicking Pinay)0