This article was written by Direk Heidi O. Sison on her 68th birthday last July 26. Direk Heidi has produced and directed TV variety shows, musicals, drama, game shows, among others. She is currently busy conducting seminars for organizations and private companies as the founder of Character Building Foundation. _____________________________________ The things we learn…
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A block of wood
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Jealousy
Nagseselos ka kasi nagagampanan ng iba ang hindi mo kayang gawin. Ang daling sisihin ng ibang tao kapag may maling nangyayari sa buhay mo. Kasalanan ng lahat, except you. Yun ang problema. Paano mo maaayos ang buhay mo kung ibang tao ang tinitingnan mo? Bakit hindi mo tingnan ang sarili mo (di ba Kuya Boy…
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I have to admit that my mind was wandering during Easter Mass today. Until Fr. Manny said these lines during his homily: “Those who do not like their jobs are the ones who find difficulty in doing their tasks. Do you ever wonder why some people find the same tasks so easy? It’s not because…