A blessing of being able to do lies in the quiet power of action. It’s the grace of having the capacity — physical, mental, or emotional — to engage, to create, to help, or even simply to try.

Not everyone has the luxury of doing. To be able to do so, in any form, is to be entrusted with the chance to shape your world and impact others. Even small acts — a kind word, a thoughtful gesture, a single step forward — carry profound meaning.

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓫𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓰, 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓷, 𝓲𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓳𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓫𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔂.

Lao Tzu says, "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."

It suggests that patience and trusting the natural process can lead to fulfilling results… just like what’s happening with this bougainvillea. 

I got branches of white bougainvilleas last May when we stayed overnight in Tirta Spring Villa. As the lady caretaker advised, I must put the branches first in water and after a day, plant them in a pot. I planted the branches in 2 pots. 2 branches in each pot. After a day or two, the old leaves and flowers started to dry and fall off. What was left were the twigs, empty and seemingly lonely. 

One morning, I saw that the twigs were swimming in water. 

I told the hubs, who waters the plants every morning, to pour just the right amount of water, and if he sees that the soil is still damp, he can skip watering. 

So I waited for the twigs to bloom again, and every chance I got, I would talk to them, “Hello, beautiful! I am excited to see your blooms!” Yes, I do! Ha ha! 

For weeks and months, nothing seems to be happening. But still, I waited and was hopeful. 

And voila! This morning, I saw beautiful, tiny white bougainvillea flowers growing out of the twigs! 

I am giddy!!! 

It’s the same with everything else in life. Your wish will come true… one day. As long as you keep at it. Put on the right effort, the right amount of attention and focus, and love and care every day, and boom it will happen! 

The pancakes bring warmth and comfort, especially when topped with butter 🧈 and syrup. 

Coffee, strong and aromatic, cuts through the sweetness and wakes you up with just enough edge. 

Together, they balance indulgence and energy: soft and rich meet bold and sharp.

I hardly have breakfast on a regular day, but today is an exception as I have a leadership camp to go to. 

Today, I remember a special memory. I would see my parents have breakfast together. They start with 1 pandesal, which Hutsai would break into 2, give the half share to Baliling, and together they would dip it in coffee or milk. 

It’s not just a meal—it’s a morning ritual.

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