Traveler's Bliss

Yesterday, while so many of us were waiting for the presidential debate to start, I was in the Manila FAME's boutique edition where Philippine products such as furniture and home furnishings, holiday gifts and decor, and fashion accessories are exhibited - mainly to match trade buyers to our exporters.  On the Manila FAME's website, one will read: "Crafted in the Philippines, for the World." (http://www.manilafame.com/en/index.php) I usually visit trade fairs when I have time. I always feel proud when I see Philippine made products that are so beautifully designed and crafted.  As a writer of poems, reflections and travel blogs, I am inspired by what I see, touch, and even taste (from a food fair). These pieces I see in the trade fairs would one day end up in far away shores - they will be travelling and will make so many people across the globe - smile, feel relaxed, appreciate what we can create from nature, and perhaps these pieces will contribute to the s...

It was Easter Sunday. Out there in the sea was a fisherman still trying to catch some food for the day - even though the sun was setting. These scenes (photos below) caught my attention and I was inspired to write a poem. This is "the dance of the fisherman". Each step has a message for each of us. Each step - we must learn. I bow down in thanksgiving Acknowledging that a bountiful catch Arises from a myriad causes I will not curse empty baskets I shall nurture the seas I shall help make the sea teem with life  I allow the sun to shine upon me So that each time, when darkness falls I have already gathered enough brightness From within, I shall shine And though the path may be filled with shadows My illuminated mind shall always know the way I welcome everyone Alone, the sea will only be an empty space My journey is made more meaningful Because you are with me Together, we acknowledge O...