Jill and the Books Talk

35 years have passed. Oh how time flies.  I was once a little girl who loved to read books, play the piano and play "house" with my Barbie dolls. Then I became an adolescent who was preoccupied with studying to finish college, romance and fashion. I was a shopaholic. And then I had to "grow up" and deal with responsibilities, businesses and everything it takes to build a career. I've had my ups and downs. Life was not perfect but I wouldn't have it any other way.  It took a lot of painful disciplining and pruning to make me realize that at the end of the day, my relationship with God is all that matters in this world. That my family is a gift from God and they should always come first next to God. That it is both a privilege and joy to be enabled by the Holy Spirit to have a career and work. That my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and for that very reason, I should take good care of it. That it is God who gives me the ability to produce weal...

Oh how I've missed writing from the depths of my soul... I tried several times but I just couldn't bring myself to express my thoughts until now. Days flew by so fast. Everything seemed to be a blur these past few months of being caught up with the happy and hectic pace of my everyday life.  I went back to the States last month. It was brief yet so full of blessings. It is during these times when I'm away all by myself that I could really take time to ponder on how much God loves me as well as appreciate the people and simple things I usually take for granted.  Whether everything is perfect or things don't seem to fall into the right places, seek solitude. Take a moment to reflect.  Close your eyes. Breathe. Empty your heart. Pray.  Allow yourself to bask in the glory of God. Enjoy the silence and listen to the gentle voice that whispers in your heart.  When you're all calm and ready to embrace everything God has to offer, slowly open your eyes. You...