Saturday, October 21, 2006

My experience during the retreat was worth treasuring. I did not only find time to go back to my inner self and to assess the depth of relationship I have with my friends, but also to God. Honestly, the LASARET taught me how to communicate with Him, and I feel that this is very helpful in terms of my busy schedule. It also opened my eyes into reality, that God is actually everywhere and is only waiting for me to remember to talk to Him. I realized that God is in my friends, in my blockmates whom I now treasure more than before, in my family who never did anything to displease me and always had the best things in mind for me, and most specially I found God in me.

Right now, the block’s relationship grew stronger, and I know and I hope that it would develop to become really ripe enough so that we would be able to value more the gift of true friendship God has offered to us, especially after graduation. I can actually feel God’s presence in all of us, and we are now more vocal with our feelings and everyday reflections towards God. This is true with my family as well. And I am so lucky and blessed to have a solid and God-fearing family who, in spite of so many trials we are encountering right now, never forgets to thank God for the blessings He continuously showers to us and never left each other in times of trouble. Lastly, my encounter with God right now symbolizes my willingness to grow deep inside into a mature person in different aspects. It also gave me strength and helped me find the courage hidden inside of me that I would need to constantly face life’s sweet blessings and the bitterness of the real world.

--this is only a part of my reflection during the LASARET....and this was the first time i ever did an honest reflection...no pretentions or lies. the best part...i did this in not more than 5 mins! haay...