The Windows' Wind Blows

Waking up early in the morning and staring at the window—that's a great feeling when witnessing the timelapse from dawn to sunrise! The purple skies at dawn and the silhouette of the trees are a soulful morning greeting—an experience worth living.

In my hometown, the second half of February is the most incredible day to remember. The calm wind and the foggy morning are perfect for hot coffee.

A rainy day is a perfect time to hibernate and do some pure thinking over a cup of hot beverage. It's all coffee—coffee and unlimited coffee!

So many thoughts coming in, just like the non-stop pouring of the rain. And when it's time to contemplate, it has to be the finest frequency of tuning in. Only the best frequency for healing the body, mind, and soul.

Tuning in to so many frequencies simultaneously can make us feel heavy at times. Whenever our thoughts are in the past, we feel anxious about whether we did our best. We worry about what lies ahead when we tune in to the future. And then, we forget to live in the present moment.

As I stared out the window, I could smell my coffee, hear the birds chirping, and feel the gentle wind blowing. That's how I tune in to the present, and it's just a wonderful thing.

While tuning in at present, I couldn't help but tune in to one of the finest frequencies of the recent past—a heavenly frequency of a great climb to remember.

That's a selective tuning-in for a Soulful Sunday moment. It brings back not just pleasant memories but also relives heartfelt moments.

The wind blows of February will be missed. The foggy mornings will soon be over, and the rainy days will quickly end. But the memories will stay forever and be tuned in to be an excellent frequency for all seasons. 

The next time I stare out the window, it will never be the same again until the same season comes again. However, I have learned to tune in to a healing frequency even when it is raining and the sun is not shining.

© 2020 Del Cusay

The Ruins and the Love Story

The Taj Mahal of the Philippines. That's why 'The Ruins' of Negros is known not only in the country but also has gained prestige and recognition globally.

Half a decade ago, in 2015, I finally appreciated the Italian-inspired mansion that was the talk of the town and is gaining popularity among tourists locally and from different parts of the world.

Seeing it for the first time from a distance was a nostalgic experience about its glorious past and the story behind the mansion built with tremendous and profound love.

The Ruins of Negros, a timeless architectural masterpiece, stands as a testament to the power of love. Its legacy, if preserved, will continue to inspire and captivate generations to come. 

What makes the ruins of Negros so special is a sad yet beautiful story with a heartfelt dedication of a mourning man to his lost wife. Just like The Taj Mahal of India, when a mourning emperor built the structure in memory of his missing wife.

That's quite a similar story about immortalizing the memory of a loved one that was lost. And so the Philippines has its own version of the great Taj Mahal of India— the Ruins of Negros.

What truly stands out about The Ruins of Negros is the enduring love and legacy it represents. It's a testament to the fact that even in loss, we can create something that lasts forever.

Not everyone could do that, and so that piece of a historical masterpiece is to remind us of our greatness in our own ways.

We may not be as great as the builders of the Taj Mahal of India and the Ruins of Negros, but one thing that we can learn is that we can build great things out of the greatest love when we are crushed in spirit and in the deepest pain.

On this heart's month, we celebrate people's love stories and our own. We look forward to building a significant and lasting memory to share with our loved ones and even the world.

Love can be challenging, but it moves people. It forces us mysteriously. We are reminded that when we are brokenhearted, we can always pick up the pieces to make it whole again. We must be complete to experience and live the greatest love we deserve.

© 2020 Del Cusay

Heart's Desire and The Purple Sky

A purple sky and purple rain signify our roller coaster of emotions. This roller coaster is our journey through the highs and lows of life, where the 'purple sky' represents our happiest moments, and the 'purple rain' symbolizes our times of sadness and despair.

That's life! We feel the roller coaster of emotions that brings out our best. The rarity of the purple sky, so unique and beautiful, is like the love I have found. It's a color that symbolizes the uniqueness and beauty of my love.

Not long ago, I discovered some spirituality acquired from a Master of Life and revered Spiritual teacher who unifies Eastern wisdom and Western practicality. That was a higher level of Spiritual love for service to humanity through charity work.

Many do not know that purple symbolizes spiritual awakening. It has a calming effect, soothing the mind, enhancing creativity, and uplifting our spirit. When we achieve such enlightenment, the spiritual color is revealed to us in unexpected places and moments, bringing peace and serenity.

As we live our purpose, we continue to experience giving and receiving love. It's not just a feeling but the most essential spiritual gift, a treasure we carry within, and the most crucial emotion to nurture and cherish.

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, we experience the color of love that is revealed to us. It may be the fierce energy of red to some, the calming effect of blue to others, or a combination of red and blue, and that's purple—a highly significant spiritual color.

Love will always be more than and beyond ourselves. When we have found love, it gives us the purple color, a romantic, lovely, and royalty color in our lives that our hearts desire.

© 2020 Del Cusay

The Sacred Heart on a Hilltop

The Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil is huge and tall. It is a famous symbol of faith among Christians in that part of the world and is also known to most Christians worldwide as a pilgrimage destination worth visiting.

That's a thousand miles away from the Philippines, my home country and home to millions of the Catholic faithful. Despite the distance, I feel a deep connection to the faith symbolized by the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a figure we have in our hometown.

The uphill road to the summit may be rough, but it offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Roxas City in the Western Visayas region. On the top of the mountain is the 132 ft statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, constructed at the beginning of the decade in 2010 and finished in 2015.

Since then, the statue visible on the lowland highway of the newly constructed business district has become a famous pilgrimage site and is considered the tallest statue of Christ in the Philippines.

While I haven't had the opportunity to visit the summit and see the statue up close since it was opened to the public, I often find myself gazing at it from a distance. I yearn to understand its significance and to appreciate the sanctity of the place atop the mountain.

At last! The beginning of the decade 2020 in January marked a significant moment in my life. I finally saw the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, and the feeling was indescribable. Sharing this experience with my parents in February was truly a soulful journey and the best way to celebrate the month of love.

The statue's physical structure is not just a symbol of our faith, but a testament to the Christ who watches over us and protects us. It is a powerful reminder of His love and care, especially in times when we feel abandoned. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a being who embraces and loves us for who we are, and I hold this belief with the utmost reverence.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us of the holiness of our hearts no matter how unlawful and wicked we may have become. We are born to be good in nature, and our own sacred heart is our guide to touch the lives of others as inspired by the Sacred Heart of Jesus; the way, the truth, and the life. 

© 2020 Del Cusay

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The Mighty and The Candle in The Wind

There were so many untoward events in January 2020! From natural disasters to pandemic health issues, we have experienced a crisis, a threat to our health and well-being. However, this continues and is within our control.

The start of the year may not be good, but it gives us tough lessons about our strengths and weaknesses—our vulnerabilities as human beings.

We can not be sure about what will happen next, but one thing that can help us survive is faith in things beyond our control—that a higher and Supreme being is in charge.

We feel mighty at times, feeling powerful. However, there are moments when we are crushed in spirit.

When we are weak and feel helpless and powerless, our Divine master is there to rescue us. And when the road is rough, and the surroundings are dark, we seek the Divine light.

When we feel blessed and grateful, we always see the guiding light. And so, in bad times and good times, we need the Divine light. We never stop following and seeking the truth and life.

Today, the 2nd of February, is the Feast day of Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria, or the Our Lady of the Candles. Known as the Patroness of the entire Western Visayas, Philippines.

The Holy Image, canonically crowned in 1981 by St. John Paul II, brought miracles, healings, and blessings to the people in the Region and the entire country when flocks of faithful from every place visited the blessed Marian image and prayed to God for Her intercession.

Back in 2016, when I lived and worked in Iloilo, I always felt the serenity of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles. I had celebrated Sunday masses and Holy Week, which was brought to light when I was a Candle in the wind, weak and vulnerable.

The devotion started in recent years, in the late 90s, when our dear mother brought us to celebrate the feast day mass. Years after knowing its miracles, I visit to offer a prayer and thanksgiving. That is faith: to continue the devotion for years and for a lifetime.

Our Lady of the Candles is just one of the many Marian titles given to the Mother of Christ. We always pray for her intercession for all our wishes and whatever our hearts desire.

For the happenings in the world today, we go beyond our personal intentions and petitions. We pray for our people, our country, and the world. We pray that healing will take place and peace will reign in the world and our hearts forever. 

© 2020 Del Cusay