Life Lesson
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Feeling Lost? A Faith-Filled Path for Women Seeking Direction and Purpose
Feeling lost in life? This empowering faith-based reflection helps women find clarity and direction by trusting God’s purpose. Inspired by Jeremiah 29:11 and the lives of Peter and Paul.
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When Going Viral Hurts: How I Handled a Backlash on Social Media
Sometimes, speaking up comes at a cost. But it also comes with lessons. Here’s what happened when I called out a politician’s post, and why I chose to delete my comment in the end.
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The Beauty of Singleness: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Preparation
Singleness is not a season of waiting for something better to come—it is a season of growth, healing, and preparation. I’ve come to realize that being single is not a punishment or a curse, but a precious opportunity to focus on becoming the best version of yourself before you enter into a relationship. It is a time to heal past wounds, pursue passions, and strengthen your relationship with God. If you are waiting for the right person, let me remind you: You are wonderfully made. You are not defined by your relationship status, but by your worth in God’s eyes. While you wait, trust that God has a beautiful plan…
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5 Things College Students Needs To Prepare for Their Future
This blog post is a speech delivered when I was invited as the guest speaker in the 2021 Gintong Hiraya Awards conducted by Bulacan State University – College of Information and Communications Technology. Gintong Hiraya Awards is an online event that aims to recognize college students who strive and thrive in the academic year amidst the pandemic. A pleasant day everyone! My name is Nelsielene dela Paz. It is an honor to be your guest speaker in this very first Gintong Hiraya Awards conducted by our beloved college. I would like to congratulate you and your parents for your awards and achievements. I admire your diligence in these trying times…
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5 THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM MY FATHER’S SUDDEN DEATH
It was the night after a long weekend (Holy Week) when all my bags were packed and ready to leave for work the next day; but for some reason, I didn’t feel like going. That same night, at around 11 PM, we were awakened by a call from my Ninong who told us that Tatay was in the hospital, and we needed to go immediately to sign some papers. We shrugged off the possibility that it was serious while on our way. Maybe, we just need to sign a waiver, a discharge order, or whatever. However, we learned that he was comatosed upon arriving. They put him in a catheter…
