Good Shoes Won’t Take You to Nice Places; Effort Will [INSPIRATION]

I once heard a quote that caught my attention and it went like this: "Good shoes will take you to beautiful places." Now, this is true to people who have the means to acquire really good shoes. For people like me who didn't grow up with a golden spoon, good shoes to us are those …

Sentiments of Mrs. Doubtfire and Others [OPINION – some content may not be suitable for all readers]

Death is normal. It will come to man no matter what. It prefers no age, gender, or social status. However, I've been wondering why celebrity deaths, specifically suicides, have a very startling effect on some people. It appears there is a "contagion" spreading each time news of a celebrity death breaks the Internet. Those who …

The “Odd” and “Masked” [3 Famous People and Their Inner Battles]

ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder among others, are some of the issues that a good number of celebrities and famous people struggle to overcome. To some, it may be strange that people who "have it all" are experiencing these but I guess those who make a difference are also those who have to battle their …

Beauty in Its Ugliest Form [INSPIRATION]

Did you ever find yourself looking in the mirror and you don't find yourself beautiful? Did you ever question why other ladies or men effortlessly look good while you spend hours and hours in front of the mirror trying to get your eyebrows done? Did you ever get frustrated because you've spent too much on …

What It Means to be Wounded but NOT Defeated [INSPIRATION]

At least twice in your life, you've fallen to the pits of despair and slammed your entire body on what everyone calls "rock bottom" Did you get up amid the pain from your wounds or did you allow yourself to be defeated? If not, then you're just a wounded soul that still has what it …

Inspiration for the “Trying Hard”

Did someone ever tell you that you're trying too hard? Did you try something new that someone else is good at and you've been told you're not doing it right? Did you indulge in an adventure you didn't do in the past and you've been told you'll fail anyway? Did you put on a dress …

3 Essentials for the “Fallen from Grace” [INSPIRATION]

We've seen a bunch of celebrities and big people who fell from grace at the peak of their lives. It's sad because we looked up to them and thought they were invincible. But did you ever think of it this way? God allowed it to happen for two reasons: 1. because these people DECIDED to …

Fists of a Writer

I'm a huge fan of "Hajime no Ippo," a Japanese anime that tells the story of hard-puncher Makunouchi Ippo's journey towards becoming a boxing champion. During his title match against Featherweight Champion, Date Eiji, the reigning champ gave young Ippo a punch that made the younger boxer a realization about their difference in experience. This …

When Old Meets the Sky

Old things become new when they touch the sky. This old church building in all its antique beauty raised its aesthetics a notch higher when it touched the sky. Skies make for beautiful paintings, especially when they're paired with old buildings that speak of a country or city's rich history and culture. When old meets …

Inspiration from Shells

One of the reasons I like the sea is because of sea shells. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, but they all give off a certain beauty that I don't see in the city. Sea shells remind me that I don't have to be like everybody. I don't have to fit in or …

Inspiration for the Half-Alive

I went for a walk in the mountains a few months back and I took a photo of a tree that caught my attention. Almost half of its branches and leaves were dead but the other half held on to dear life. Little did I know that while browsing through my phone's gallery today, I …