So proud of you kiddo, Good stuff you’re making!
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Coming from a humble childhood upbringing myself, It always feel great as an adult to give back any way I can. Giving a person a small gift now and then is very rewarding and uplifting feeling to show token of appreciation. Gifts shouldn’t be given on special occasion like on a holiday or birthday. Every day Is special day. Being able to wake up to a new day is to restart or refresh something you didn’t had a chance to complete the previous day is in itself a great feeling of celebration. It’s vital we make the best of each and every day.
Good things comes to those who believe, better things comes to those who are patient and the best things comes who don’t ever give up.
We need to trust the journey. Unfold our strength. Embrace each day with hope. Stay grounded with gratitude. Do everything with intention. Accept what we can’t control in life and our faith will lead the way.
Even a simple hello and asking how a person feeling today means a lot to a stranger, especially a stranger who often is overlooked by their age or appearance. Everyone needs to feel valued, loved and appreciated, regardless of age, ethnic background, religion, etc.
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I can’t wait to be home in Colombia in 5 days! Christmas with family is the best
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Way to go mees! now we have to party
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Filipinos are born to sing and dance. 
They definitely know how to throw a fab party with great music and food. I’ll take 5 rounds of chicken or pork Adobo,but I will pass on the balut. Though I consider myself an adventurous eater, I am not that adventurous to attempt to eat balut. 
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Have a safe trip to Colombia @Rmaxx
Feliz navidad y Ano Nuevo Prospero!!!
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Lol Brian ill make you some adobo next week! Thank you for engaging I gotta get you a kit, so excited for you to join the Meet up!
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Ang diwa ng boluntirismo ay isang hindi makasarili at panloob na pagnanais na magbigay ng oras, kasanayan, at enerhiya nang malaya para sa ikabubuti ng iba o isang layunin, nang hindi umaasa ng kabayaran, hinihimok ng empatiya, pakikiramay, at pagnanais para sa personal na paglago o pagpapabuti ng komunidad, na nagpapatibay ng koneksyon at layunin. Ito ay isang kaisipan ng paglilingkod, na ipinapakita bilang maliliit na gawa ng kabaitan o malalaking pagsisikap, pagbuo ng mas matibay na komunidad at isang mas mabuting mundo, at pag-aalok ng napakalaking personal na katuparan kasama ng epekto sa lipunan.
Ang mga pangunahing aspeto ng boluntirismo ay ang pagkilos mula sa isang tunay na pagnanais na tumulong, hindi para sa gantimpala at isang malalim at mahabagin na pakiramdam ng pagmamalasakit sa kapakanan ng iba.
Ang boluntirismo ay nagbibigay-daan sa atin na kilalanin ang pagkakaugnay-ugnay at pagtatrabaho upang palakasin ang lokal o pandaigdigang komunidad. Tunay itong may layunin sa paghahanap ng malalim na kahulugan at katuparan sa pamamagitan ng pag-aambag sa isang bagay na mas malaki kaysa sa sarili.
Pagtugon sa mga pangangailangan ng lipunan, pagpapatibay ng pagiging kabilang, pag-uugnay ng mga henerasyon, at pagkamit ng mga karaniwang layunin.
Ang “Espiritu” sa pagkilos, ito ang pakiramdam na “tama lang ang pakiramdam” kapag nag-aambag, ang kahandaang magpakita sa kabila ng abalang iskedyul, at ang tahimik na kasiyahan ng paggawa ng positibong pagkakaiba, kahit na hindi napapansin. Ito ay tungkol sa pagkakaroon ng pusong handang tumugon sa mga pangangailangan sa pamamagitan ng pagbuo ng kultura ng paglilingkod, kagalakan, pagmamahal, at kapayapaan.
Ang pagboboluntaryo ay isang gawa ng pagiging di-makasarili na may kapangyarihang baguhin ang mga buhay, kapwa para sa mga nag-aalay ng kanilang oras at kadalubhasaan at para sa komunidad.
Salamat sa iyong kontribusyon sa lipunan sa pamamagitan ng pagboboluntaryo.
Nawa’y lahat ng iyong makikilala ay maantig ng iyong presensya.
Naniniwala ako na tayo ay mga mosaic ng bawat taong ating nakilala at minahal. Ang ating buhay ay hinuhubog ng bawat taong ating nakasalamuha sa ating buhay. Ang bawat taong ating nakilala, mabuti man o masama, ay nakatulong sa paghubog ng ating personalidad at mga karanasan sa buhay. Dapat tayong magpasalamat sa bawat koneksyon na ating nagawa, maging ito man ay sa pamamagitan ng pisikal na pakikipag-ugnayan nang personal o online.
Walang mas kapana-panabik kaysa sa pakikipagkilala sa mga bagong tao at pakikinig sa kanilang mga karanasan sa buhay at pagiging inspirasyon.
Bihira ang pakikipagkilala sa isang taong may parehong pag-iisip tulad mo.
Ang tadhana ay nagdadala ng mga tamang tao sa iyong buhay sa oras na hindi mo inaasahan.
Ang mga estranghero ay tunay na mga kaibigan na hindi mo pa nakikilala. Walang mas sasarap pa sa makakilala ng isang estranghero na magiging mabuting kaibigan, lalo na ng isang kaibigang marunong magluto ng adobo.
Nawa’y maging proud ka sa iyong ginagawa, sa taong ikaw, at sa pagbabagong nagagawa mo sa iba.
Laging tandaan na ikaw ay MAS MATAPANG kaysa sa iyong inaakala, MAS MATAPANG kaysa sa iyong inaakala, MAS MATALINO kaysa sa iyong iniisip, at MAS MINAMAHAL kaysa sa iyong inaakala. Huwag kailanman pagdudahan ang iyong sarili at ipagpalagay ang iyong pagkakakilanlan. Ikaw ang MANUNULAT ng iyong SARILING kwento. Huwag hayaang may sinuman na subukang diktahan ang iyong pagkatao at isulat ang iyong SARILING kwento ng buhay. Maging ang iyong SARILING tunay na salaysay.
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@Orangesareus The spirit of volunteerism is a selfless, inner drive to give time, skills, and energy freely for the good of others or a cause, without expecting payment, driven by empathy, compassion, and a desire for personal growth or community betterment, fostering connection and purpose. It’s a mindset of service, manifesting as small acts of kindness or large-scale efforts, building stronger communities and a better world, and offering immense personal fulfillment alongside societal impact.
The core aspects of volunteerism is acting out of a genuine desire to help, not for reward and a deep compassionate feeling of care for others’ well-being.
Volunteerism allows us to recognize interconnectedness and working to strengthen the local or global community. It truly is purposeful in fnding deep meaning and fulfillment by contributing to something larger than oneself.
Addressing societal needs, fostering belonging, bridging generations, and achieving common goals.
The “Spirit” in action, it’s the feeling of “it just feels right” when contributing, the willingness to show up despite busy schedules, and the quiet satisfaction of making a positive difference, even if unnoticed. It’s about having a willing heart that responds to needs with building a culture of service, joy, love and peace.
Volunteering is an act of selflessness that has the power to transform lives, both for those offering their time and expertise and for the community.
Thank you for your contribution in society in volunteerism.
May everyone you meet be touched by your presence.
I believe we are mosaics of every person we have known and loved. Our lives are shaped by every person encountered. Every person that have met, both good and bad have helped shaped our personality and experiences in life. We have to be thankful for each and every connection we have made, whether it’s through physical contact in person or online.
There’s nothing more exciting than meeting new people and hearing their experiences in life and being inspired.
Meeting someone with same mindset as you is rare.
Fate brings the right people into your life when you least expect it.
Strangers are truly friends you have not yet. There’s nothing better than meeting a stranger who becomes a good friend, especially a friend who knows how to cook adobo.
May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are, and the difference you make in others.
@Orangesareus Always remember you are BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, SMARTER than you think, and LOVED more than you know. Don’t ever doubt yourself and Assume your identity. You’re the WRITER of your OWN herstory. Don’t let anyone try to dictate person you are or write your OWN life story. Be your OWN authentic narrative.
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@Rmaxx La Navidad y la familia están profundamente entrelazadas, representando el amor, la tradición, la creación de recuerdos y la alegría que se encuentra en la unión. Es un momento para conectar profundamente con las interacciones, expresar amor y apreciar los momentos sencillos que nos hacen sentir como en casa, priorizando la presencia sobre los regalos. Debemos amar a quien nos da más que al regalo en sí.
Compartir estos lazos familiares durante las fiestas son momentos que magnifican la felicidad y brindan calidez.
La familia es el mejor regalo de todos en esta Navidad. Después de todo, lo mejor de la Navidad es compartirla con familiares y amigos cercanos. Los amigos y la familia son regalos invaluables. El vínculo amoroso que comparten vale más que alojarse en un hotel de lujo, vivir en un complejo residencial caro, ir a un restaurante elegante o tener el auto, el reloj, la ropa de marca o el par de zapatos más caros.
La Navidad no es solo un día, es un estado de ánimo.
Espero que encuentres un profundo consuelo en tu viaje de regreso a casa. Que estas fiestas estén llenas de recuerdos inolvidables y alegres que perduren para siempre.
@Rmaxx Christmas and family are deeply intertwined, representing love, tradition, creating memories, and finding joy in togetherness. It’s a time for deep connection of interactions, expressing love, and cherishing simple moments that make the heart feel “at home,” emphasizing presence over presents. We must love the giver more than the gift itself.
Sharing these family bonds during the holiday season are moments that magnifies happiness and brings warmth.
Family is the greatest gift of all this Christmas. After all, the best part of Christmas is sharing it with family and close friends. Friends and family are priceless gifts. The loving bond shared by friends and family is worth more than staying in a luxurious hotel, living on an expensive housing complex, going to a fancy restaurant or owning the most expensive car, watch, brand named clothing or pair of shoes.
Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.
Hoping you find deep comfort in your trip back home. May the holiday season be filled with unforgettable cheerish memories that lives on forever.
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Thank you for sharing about Noche Buena🤍. You beautifully showed how meaningful cultural traditions are and how, even when we’re not back home, we still find ways to preserve those nostalgic feelings.
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Thank you for sharing. your kits are very pretty and i love reading about how you and your family celebrate the holidays 
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@Nat.nguyen by continuing to carry on traditions and customs onto a new homeland allow us to fully transits accumulated cultural knowledge morals, and principles. It’s important that no matter whatever direction we take in life that we don’t forget our cultural roots.
In today’s society, it is vital we stand up to preserve old traditions and customs. We must not let globalization overshadow unique identities and not let conflict, neglect and natural disasters destroy a heritage, especially a heritage that is ancient.
We must not let younger generations forget completely by shifting away from traditional practices.
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@Orangesareus Sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na pagpapatuloy ng mga tradisyon at kaugalian patungo sa isang bagong tinubuang-bayan, lubos nating mailipat ang naipon na kaalamang kultural, moralidad, at mga prinsipyo. Mahalaga na anuman ang ating tahakin sa buhay, hindi natin makalimutan ang ating mga ugat na kultural.
Sa lipunan ngayon, mahalagang manindigan tayo upang mapanatili ang mga lumang tradisyon at kaugalian. Hindi natin dapat hayaang masakop ng globalisasyon ang mga natatanging pagkakakilanlan at huwag hayaang sirain ng alitan, kapabayaan, at mga natural na sakuna ang isang pamana, lalo na ang isang sinaunang pamana.
Hindi natin dapat hayaang tuluyang makalimot ang mga nakababatang henerasyon sa pamamagitan ng paglayo sa mga tradisyonal na gawain.
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What a wonderful post! You couldn’t have said it better. Thank you for sharing…Merry Christmas!
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Hi @MirBear! A warm welcome from Robotime ；）
Welcome to our community, and wish you loads of fun here 
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