Walk With Me

Slow Down!

“Basi’g paspas ra kayo ta, nga dili na nato makita ang grasya sa Diyos” (We might be too swift that we can no longer see the grace of God.) –Fr. Nick- This quotation of a diocesan priest went concrete when I realize that Christmas is giving oneself to others as a treasure and appreciating others or everyone as a precious gift.

Before realizing those thoughts, my only idea of Christmas was the season of tiresome masses, of caroling, of changing gifts and of eating together with the family. I guess those ideas sprung because thing s seemed to be too usual that sometimes push the notion of “I feel I am not living.”

During the holidays, I experienced a different taste of Christmas. Not because of the family’s system of celebrating it but rather a new way of looking at it. I evaluated this Christmas as an opportunity to discover, thank, and recognize more God’s gift through the presence of my family and friends.

Moreover, Fr. Nick’s thought became my insigna- a philosophy that would give a deeper definition in my life, that is, “gratitude.” Although people might have achieved specific goals, there would always be a difference on the way someone looks at it.

In this sense, the way I look at it is a spiritual journey. It’s not only about the end which is Christ but the manner of trekking towards salvation. Instead of riding by myself, I will reminisce walking with all the people as much as my heart beats because only through this behavior I could say that the Christ is living in me.