A Maryknoll Moment

[Reena Crisanto-Orosa]

To my TCU Sognare friends
Sharing with you this one from my batchmate Cathy Guballa, as it touches on the topic of midlife.
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20080601-140065/Midlife-as-a-womans-age-of-confidence
Quote from the book:

When one reaches midlife, one confronts crucial issues, like Marie Buhain, a developmental psychologist and member of MCHS84:

“If ever we are going to become who we truly are, now is the time to do it. It means letting go of many self-definitions we have made for ourselves and breaking free from those that have been handed down to us. Midlife passage is an entranceway into the deepest recesses of our soul… Allowing this transformation to unfold liberates and empowers life contained within, thus granting confidence and beauty that glimmers.”

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Cathy Guballa
To: mchs...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 1, 2008 12:21:22 AM
Subject: [mchs1982] A Maryknoll Moment

Please pardon the plug but I'm hoping that this book will interest some, if not many of you.

 

Last Thursday evening, the Maryknoll High School Class of 1984, in partnership with Nivea, launched the book "Age of Confidence" - a collection of stories by women in the age 35- 65 group (Maryknollers all) about defining moments in their lives. I became part of this book in the capacity of Editor.  Included in the book are stories by two younger sisters of our batchmate's - Chesca Silva Bowser (of Karen Silva) and Yvette Talusan - Tomacruz (of Janet Talusan) and there is a beautiful short essay on Maryknoll co-written by Ria Yap and Sandra Concio-Deveras (of Nana Concio).

 

Chesca Silva writes of how it is being married to an American, and of finding herself in "Getting Back My Groove" -  "It is very importat to share one's time, resources or both. The benefit to others is good but the benefit to yourself is even better. But equally important is learning to say "no." When too much of oneself is given, the result is the depletion of one's spirit."  Chesca is both insightful and funny in her essay.

 

Dr. Yvette Talusan-Tomacruz, a three-time cancer survivor, in her poignant essay "On Borrowed Time" shares - "We would like to think that we can map of our future and make life-changing decsions to chart the  directions of our lives, but we have no definite and concrete plans beyond today. It's just one day at a time until the days turn to weeks, the weeks turn to months and the months turn  to years..."

 

On being a Maryknoller, Sandra Concio Deveras writes --"The Maryknoller as a survivor is also a traveler. She may not have a path in mind and somehow, she invariably gets lost. Or the path she chooses may not be the right one. And yes, she may not enjoy the journey with all the doubts and fears that beset her along the way. But she has faith that sooner or later, she will find her way guided by angels pointing her to theright path, be they friends, strangers or even in the for of a cloud."

 

Even the mother of one of our batchmates (Camille), Mrs. Norma Sevilla, who taught at the Ateneo Grade School for 43 years, writes about the wisdom she gained in "Spreading Magis."

 

Margie Moran, Deedee Sytangco, Girlie Rodis, Criselda Lontok, Angel Jacob, Gaby Roldan Concepcion are only a few of the 40 Marynollers who shared ther lives in the book.

If you are interested to read more, here is a link to my column in PDI today --  http://showbizandst yle.inquirer. net/lifestyle/ lifestyle/ view/20080601- 140065/Midlife- as-a-womans- age-of-confidenc e  

 

For inquiries, please email Madonna Tarrayo at miatarrayo@gmail. com 

 

Thank you and here's wishing you all a blessed June!

 

Cathy

 

"Courage is fear that has said its prayers." - Dorothy Bernard

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[dada felix]

Dear Reena,

 

I don't know if Cathy remembers me, but we took some classes in UP grad school  together. i haven't seen her for quite a time, though.

Reena Crisanto-Orosa <reenac...@yahoo.com> wrote:

To my TCU Sognare friends
Sharing with you this one from my batchmate Cathy Guballa, as it touches on the topic of midlife.
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20080601-140065/Midlife-as-a-womans-age-of-confidence
Quote from the book:

When one reaches midlife, one confronts crucial issues, like Marie Buhain, a developmental psychologist and member of MCHS84:

"If ever we are going to become who we truly are, now is the time to do it. It means letting go of many self-definitions we have made for ourselves and breaking free from those that have been handed down to us. Midlife passage is an entranceway into the deepest recesses of our soul... Allowing this transformation to unfold liberates and empowers life contained within, thus granting confidence and beauty that glimmers."

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[jennifer soliman]

 

    Dear Reena

 

  Happy happy birthday  to you my dear .... on behalf of the  TCU-SOGNARE    group

 may our Dear Lord continue to bless you with LOVE and Care that you truly deserve....

 

stay focus and positive ..... bear in mind  we might be miles away literally  but your definitely within reach through PRAYERS.....

 

 

we miss you sister.......

 

 

Enjoy your special day ......

 

jenny

 

 

 

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[Edlynn Ng]

Happy Birthday Reena!

2008/6/7 jennifer soliman <jennyso...@yahoo.com.ph>:

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I wish you peace beyond all understanding.
May the blessings be!

[Jim Paredes]

Reena,

WOW! Happy birthday. Today the world celebrates the birthday of a beautiful human being. Celebrate who you are today. I will keep you in my mind today and send you the best empowering thoughts.

Jim

On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 1:17 AM, Reena Crisanto-Orosa <reenac...@yahoo.com> wrote:

To my TCU Sognare friends
Sharing with you this one from my batchmate Cathy Guballa, as it touches on the topic of midlife.
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20080601-140065/Midlife-as-a-womans-age-of-confidence
Quote from the book:

When one reaches midlife, one confronts crucial issues, like Marie Buhain, a developmental psychologist and member of MCHS84:

"If ever we are going to become who we truly are, now is the time to do it. It means letting go of many self-definitions we have made for ourselves and breaking free from those that have been handed down to us. Midlife passage is an entranceway into the deepest recesses of our soul... Allowing this transformation to unfold liberates and empowers life contained within, thus granting confidence and beauty that glimmers."

[Reena Crisanto-Orosa]

Jim, thank you for remembering!  I had a meaningful and eventful birthday yesterday thanks to great friends.  It started with breakfast at Beach Cliff overlooking Ocean Beach, a walk in Baker Beach, and then off to North Beach (little Italy in SF).  Then my friend from the Philippine Consulate in SF took me to a Thai lunch near Union Square.  Dinner was with my college friend who took me to a Japanese restaurant in San Bruno. 

Thank you for the gift of the "best empowering thoughts". I declare that I received them!!!!

Baci,
Reena

[Reena Crisanto-Orosa]

To my TCU friends,
Meeting you all and spending those nights with you and our guru Jim during TCU was certainly the highlight of my Philippine visit last March. 

I don't know what is prompting this as it has no connection with my birthday, but I had this sudden urge to send this quote from The Alchemist:

Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself, and that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with God and with eternity.

Thank you for your birthday greetings! Miss you all!

Baci,

Reena

----- Original Message ----
From: Edlynn Ng <lightwo...@gmail.com>
To: sogna...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 7, 2008 4:51:39 PM
Subject: Re: A Maryknoll Moment

[Joseph Cueto]

Belated Happy Birthday Reena! A quote for my birthday gift :) -

"There are two wolves residing inside your heart, one is love and the other is hate. The one who will win is the one you feed the most." - Pathfinder

Live life well. Stay in the moment. :)

[jennifer soliman]

hey... mr celtics

 

that's a good one.....

[Joseph Cueto]

Hi Jenny! Now that you've made mention of it....

BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA BEAT LA!!!!!!!!!

Not to hijack this thread but I'm enjoying this Finals experience. I was 7 years old the last time the Celtics were in the Finals! Wonderful times for the diehards like me. We stayed with the team through thick and thin.I live for this. I stay in the moment. We're 3 wins away!

Edlynn, belated happy birthday! June 8! My 2nd set of greeting in a span of 25 minutes! Hahahaha

[jennifer soliman]

Edlyn

 

Happy birthday...... wish you all the best

 

hey mr celtics enjoy the moment

 

I'll leave the greeting to joseph...

 

 

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[Edlynn Ng]

Thanks Jenny and Joseph. Twins yata kami ni Reena.
Love you all!

Eto naman gift ko... www.masteringthepowerofnow.com

Edlynn

[Reena Crisanto-Orosa]

Edlyn
Happy birthday!!!
And here's my quote for you from Robert Frost:
Time and Tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty.

Oh, wait, how young are you?

Joseph - I love the quote.  Live life well. Stay in the moment. Stay in the moment. Stay in the moment.  Pay attention.  I need that. I will keep chanting that in my head.  When I start thinking far into the future, I worry and suffer. And Jim is right in saying we end up losing in that sense, since we worry about something that may not even happen, and if it does happen, we worried twice!

[Dindo Velasquez]

Reena/Edlyn,

 

Happy Birthday to both of you!!! J

 

Edlyn, I see that you are now a big fan of Mr. Tolle!

 

Regards –

 

 

Dindo

 

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[Jim Paredes]

Edlyn,

Happy birthday to the angel of the group.

Jim

[Edlynn Ng]

Hi Reena - I assume you think I'm 30? Then I take it as a compliment!
I am proudly 39! As I shared with Joseph, I discovered the fountain of youth. He he.

Hi Joseph - It's synchronicity indeed that Facebook has revealed my birthday to you.

Hi Dindo - My friend sent me that link, I encouraged him to buy "A New Earth". What goes around comes around, truly Stillness Speaks! Thanks for the sharing.

Hi Jim - Thanks for the greeting & appreciating whatever I have done to merit being called 'angel'. :-)

"Generosity is a network of invisible threads of kindness, linking us together."

Dream on Sognare, we are blessed!

Edlynn

[Reena Crisanto-Orosa]

ah, ok, I will go to facebook and invite you Edlynn.

Joseph, there are two Joseph Cueto's on Facebook when I did the Friend finder.  Which one are you?

Jim - also found you on Facebook and invited you.

Who else is on Facebook?

[dada felix]

many happy returns

 

Dada

Jim Paredes <emai...@gmail.com> wrote:

Edlyn,

Happy birthday to the angel of the group.

Jim

On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 9:18 AM, Dindo Velasquez <dtvel...@gmail.com> wrote:

Reena/Edlyn,

 

Happy Birthday to both of you!!! J

 

Edlyn, I see that you are now a big fan of Mr. Tolle!

 

Regards –

[Edlynn Ng]

Thanks Dada!

[Jose Mari Singson]

Let me be the first one to greet Reen and Eds hubbies Happy Father's Day .... im a week late for the happy birthday's ..... hehe.... but just the same have a blissful year birthday girls --- On Tue, 6/10/08, dada felix <dada_...@yahoo.com> wrote: