Thoughts of A Soul

I am soul. This is my human form, living in this realm.

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And of course, amidst all the challenges and adversities, there's still a lot of reasons to be grateful for. ❤ #liveeverymoment #livinglife #01012017 #happiness #staycool #stayfresh #yogaeverywhere #asana #noyogapants #nyeparty2017 #youryogabuddy #heartmadesoul #simplybeni (at Quest Hotel, Cebu City)

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Live every moment. Don't be afraid to seize the opportunity to be a child once again, even for a little while.

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Strength is beyond physical. Being able to physically lift one's self into inversions is actually not the basis of strength -- nor is the ability to lift tons and tons of iron at the gym. A person may look physically strong but is actually fragile and breaking inside. And one may look frail but is actually unbreakable. Strength means acceptance of limitations yet never giving up on something you want to achieve. Strength is falling several times, and getting up after each and every fall, even if it means falling several times over again. Strength is allowing yourself to cry and be weak once in a while, and not pretending to feel what you are NOT feeling. Strength is smiling through tears, and laughing amidst difficulties. Strength is allowing yourself to get frustrated especially when things don't go your way, but continue to live and persevere all the same. Strength is learning and unlearning and learning again. Strength is being able to see the light even in the midst of darkness, because YOU are the source of light. Strength means bending without breaking, and breaking without staying broken. May we all continue to build that TRUE strength within us. Love & light. ❤🙏

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When the mind is focused, a sense of calm follows. Anxiety is reduced and the body and brain will become more productive. Anxiety happens when the mind is cluttered with disorganized thoughts, making it difficult and almost impossible for the brain to manifest things with clarity. This is why it is important to practice meditative exercise regularly to help declutter our thoughts and bring a sense of serenity to our mind. Meditation is like a detox diet for the brain, clearing each of the corners of our mind with unnecessary thoughts and preparing it to be more focused on the important ones. Have a blessed Christmas week everyone! ❤🙏 #loveandlight #inspiration #motivationalthoughts #yoga #asana #backbend #fitness #heartmadesoul #youryogabuddy #simplybeni (at Cebu City Marriott Hotel)

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Isn't it ironic that those people who tend to judge you the most are most often those who do not really know you well? People have the tendency to judge others based on what their eyes can see -- usually based on how the other looks, what kind of clothes the other person wears, how the other walks or talks or moves... This world is full of people who will look at you and think they already know you, without really seeing what you really are. You will encounter them anywhere -- on the streets, in random places, at the workplace, in school, in church, even at home. There are times when you will get affected by them -- so beware of such people. Do not let what they think or say about you make you doubt yourself and your possibilities. Exercise caution in accepting third-party judgements about yourself. Be open-minded about criticisms but be selective enough with what you allow to stay in your head. Remember, people often tend to judge based on what they see. But don't get fooled; after all, what is essential is invisible to the eyes. Love yourself more and radiate positivity no matter what. ❤🙏 #heartmadesoul #simplybeni #bepositive #youryogabuddy #asana #upsidedown #yoga #motivation #inspired #love (at Cebu City Marriott Hotel)

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To simply wake up everyday with breath of earthly life upon our lungs is a sign enough that miracles are real. Miracles are God's grace and mercy -- because despite what we are and what we are not, He gives us infinite chances to live a better life than what we lived the day before. Everyday we are faced with different challenges and life has a tendency to lead us to certain dilemmas that compel us to make a choice between what is good and what is not. But despite how many wrong choices and decisions we make, we are still given a chance to live a new day. It's true that we cannot change yesterday -- but we have the control of today. Today is another chance to live life right, to be better than yesterday, to make new and better choices. Choose wisely. 😊 Good morning Saturday! ❤️🙏🏻🌤 #yoga #asana #nature #inspiration #motivation #backbend #youryogabuddy #kandayaresort #heartmadesoul (at Kandaya Resort)

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Go out and reconnect with nature. We are born to be one. 😘🏖🌤 📸 --> @jrsuralta #onewithnature #nature #beach #whitesand #yoga #asana #inspiration #love #heartmadesoul

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If happiness is a choice, then why are most of us not choosing it? True, life leads us to several obstacles which can challenge everything about being happy and staying happy. But have you ever wonder why most children find joy in almost everything, even in the littlest of things, even in the most uncertain situations? Children are imaginative. Their eyes and mind can visualize the world in a different perspective. Children see possibilities where others see problems. Their imagination knows no limitation. Little do they care nor are they aware about what others think 'bout them -- nor about what others do or not do. Their happiness is not sourced from anything but their own. Yes, they may have off days, but their creative minds and resourceful hearts are always ready to bounce back and find something wonderful to be joyful about. #yoga #youryogabuddy #motivation #yogacebu #cebu #cafenamoo #yogainspiration #heartmadesoul

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Whenever a thoughtless or unkind word is spoken, it is best to just turn a deaf ear. Sometimes, it is very tempting to react in annoyance and snap back just as unkindly. Yet doing so will not contribute to better communication and understanding. In fact, it will just make things even worse. To be the bigger person, however, we must learn to tune out those that we need not hear. It takes a lot of patience, yes. But this practice, when applied regularly, will definitely improve our self-peace. 😉 Happy Thursday! ❤️🙏🏻 #youryogabuddy #yogainspiration #yogacebu #motivation #backbend #heartmadesoul

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The best things in life are free so they say. But it doesn't mean that they do not have value. It simply means that they are not bought by money (not cash nor credit card). You do not pay money -- but you pay a price. I have read somewhere that there is a price for everything. It said that the price is what we are willing to give in exchange for something -- it is our way of measuring something's worth -- thus the phrase "If the price is right". And most often than not, price can alter our perception of something. For example, if you want happiness, you cannot always use money to have it. Sometimes, what it would cost you is more time: More time to do the things that you love... more time to spend with your loved ones... more time to spend for yourself. So in this case, the price for happiness is Time. And time (and more of it) is not always free. When I had to face the dilemma of whether or not to let go of something I helped build -- something that I was emotionally and financially invested on, something which I had shed tears, sweat, and blood for -- I had to think hard and long to weigh what it's worth. Monetarily speaking, the price was not right, no matter how the cost was justified. But when I looked into the bigger picture, there is something that I could have in exchange which money cannot buy. Something which is more of value rather than cost. Something which I can ironically say as indeed priceless. And priceless things are the most valuable of all. In this case, it is I who paid the price. But what little price to pay for such a great prize. 😉❤️ #inspiration #yoga #nature #youryogabuddy #backbend #life #fitness #heartmadesoul

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If you are being put under too much pressure and being cut severely, it's because you are a diamond. Never let anything or anyone dull your sparkle. Shine bright. 😉❤️ #youryogabuddy #inspiration #motivation #yoga #asana #smile #heartmadesoul

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Sometimes, we get too overwhelmed preparing for the future that we neglect the here and now. Live every moment. 😊 #enthusiasticliving #youryogabuddy #motivation #inversion #asana #yoga #inspiration #heartmadesoul

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It is during our weakest moment where we find our truest strength. #youryogabuddy #sideplank #yoga #asana #marriottcebu #fitness #heartmadesoul

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An open heart is a state of being. When your heart is open, you let possibilities flow through you. With an open heart, you become more accepting, more forgiving, more understanding, and more enthusiastic to live life. A person with an open heart doesn't easily get discouraged with life's setbacks. Rather, he sees opportunities amidst adversities. A person with an open heart knows that it's OK to feel sad, angry, frustrated, hurt... and he allows himself to just feel and not judge. Yet after acknowledging all these emotions, he also allows himself to let go. Most of the time I ask myself, how open is my heart? Sometimes I can feel it's open enough, yet there are times when certain circumstances make me keep my heart strictly on guard. But like most things in life, opening one's heart is a continuous learning process. Sometimes when we tend to forget, but what's important is we do not unlearn. And one day, maybe, we'll see our hearts not as a fist, but as a full-bloomed lotus flower. ❤️🙏🏻 #heartopener #backbend #motivation #inspiration #yoga #asanas #youryogabuddy #heartmadesoul

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164 of 366 As a child, I loved to hear stories about God's miracles in people's lives. Such stories are known as parables. What I love most about parables is that it requires thinking and reflecting for us to be able to understand the mysteries and secrets to God's heart. As I grow older, I realize that life itself is full of real parables which we encounter daily -- though more often than not we are being oblivious to their existence. Growing up, I have come to realize that it takes wisdom and humility to behold God's mystery; and most of all an open heart to see and appreciate His everyday miracles. Like in the stories that we read and hear as children, our daily personal parables teach us that we can find God in every experience that we encounter, regardless if they are happy experiences or not. Though most of the time it seems like they don't make sense, we will be able to see and feel God's presence and intervention in the parables of our everyday life only if we have the humble heart and open mind to look closely enough. ❤️🙏🏻 Namaste. #heartmadesoul #youryogabuddy #asana #notyourtypicalyogateacher #yoga #yogacebu #splits #motivation #inspiration #llifelessons

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163 of 366 Look how low I can fly! 😁 #youryogabuddy #babyfirefly #yoga #marriottcebu #fitmom #notyourtypicalyogateacher #asana #yogalateswithbeni #heartmadesoul (at Cebu City Marriott Hotel)

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162 of 366 One of the after-workout and after-yoga routine that I should start doing often: Pull-ups practice. 😳😝🤔💪🏻 #growingstrong #16x2soon #heartmadesoul #core #arms #lats #deltoids #pullups #marriottcebu #fitmom #momoftwo (at Cebu City Marriott Hotel)