Coffee Moments with Sam

Pope John Paul II defines freedom as: “Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.When freedom does not have a purpose, when it does not wish to know anything about the rule of law engraved in the hearts of men and women, when it does not listen to the voice of conscience, it turns against humanity and society.” Freedom is not always an issue of liberty or independence to choose and do whatever pleases us, but freedom is about “being in a state of peace, happiness, satisfaction, as a result of our choosing what is right”. It is a guilt-free, fearless, shameless, stress-free kind of life. So how exactly can we live free? wallpapers.com Read full article:  What it Means to Live Free - Live Free Column - Tapat Catholic News

Whenever I think of my own married life, I think of it as a journey towards becoming the person I am meant to be. I’m not perfect, sinless, spared from trials and temptation. My life is not always happy, nor problem-free. Life with my spouse can be challenging, but that’s what makes the journey worthwhile. The reality is marriage will always be a work in progress. A person cannot do this on his own; it takes two to make it work and three to make it last. Yes, there is always a third party to any marriage and that is God. Read full article:  On Marriage and Fidelity

I am home...   After 7 years of living in the Middle East, my family and I are back home for good.  Saying "goodbye" to the people who have been a part of our lives during these times was never easy but I believe that the friendship we have shared is beyond time and distance.   Image Source: CFC Middle East Official FB Fanpage On the otherhand, coming home also meant saying "hello" to the people we left behind - our family, friends, co-workers and all the things we missed and looked forward to experiencing once again.   It's going to be a new journey...  a new chapter...  and new "coffee moments" to look forward to.    

To let go is not to adjust everything to my desires, but to take each day as it comes and cherish the moment. To let go is not to criticize and regulate anyone, but to try to become what I dream I can be. To let go is not to regret the past, but to grow and live for the future. To let go is to fear less and love more. - author unknown image source: http://weheartit.com/entry/41455692 # What does it really mean to "let go"...  I had my shares of dealing with it.  I often encounter various situations wherein it is extremely difficult to move on and get on with my life. But one thing I realized is that letting go may be a painful experience, but it is an essential part of life.  Some people believe that we are strong if we keep "holding on".  But in reality, we become even stronger when we learn to let go.   Letting go doesn't mean we are giving up... It means ...

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