the end. of season one. no happy ever after here. the search continues. downloading seasons two and three. (“,) in other news—legend of korra fans: s02e04’s out; how i met your mother s09e03’s expected tomorrow. #OnceUponATime #LegendOfKorra #HIMYM #MyTVSeriesFix (at the aerie)
(“.) #quote #qotd #indifference (at the aerie)
may God grant me the graces of simplicity (to be excellent without being extravagant) and compassion (to bear witness to suffering and act with greater love). amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #simplicity #compassion #ilaw (at the aerie)
"peace in time of monsters" (c) delawer-omar.deviantart.com
“in the name of the best within you, do not sacrifice this world to those who are its worst.
in the name of the values that keep you alive, do not let your vision of man be distorted by the ugly, the cowardly, the mindless in those who have never achieved his title. do not lose your knowledge that man’s proper estate is an upright posture, an intransigent mind and a step that travels unlimited roads.
do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all.
do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach.
check your road and the nature of your battle.
the world you desired can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it’s yours.”
~ ayn rand
#zamboanga #zambocrisis #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace #rebuildzambo (at the aerie)
(“.) #quote #qotd #loneliness #walls #bridges (at the aerie)
cripples. an estimated 50,000 evacuees will not have homes to return to, their houses razed, damaged, or looted. if relocated, a loss of livelihood is foreseen.
mourners. more than a hundred lives were snatched and death did not discriminate, collecting from the security forces, the rebels, and even the innocent non-combatants.
thieves.
aid, in cash and kind, from local and international donors, are continuously pouring in. yet, in the midst of relief operations, some stockpile and some sell, some live in luxury and some [will] line their pockets money not meant for them, some evacuees get too much (aid and attention) while some go hungry (for aid and attention).
i’m already against the next war. and no, the #zambocrisis is not over yet. smoke still clouds that patch of sky and tens of thousands are still in evacuation centers.
#quote #qotd #zamboanga #rebuildzambo (at the aerie)
there are fundamental differences between a jihad (an islamic holy war) and a political struggle. one seeks to defend people from oppression and land from aggression; the other to gain control over people and dominance of ideology. one seeks to protect the innocent, the elderly, women, and children; the other to use these same people as shields or statements, a means to an end. one is fought for God; the other for power. there is a difference, as well, between a muslim and a moro. may God grant me the grace of wisdom to know the difference. #quote #jihad #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw (at the aerie)
now, more than ever, #Zamboanga has to remain #UNITED. the #ZamboCrisis has driven us to bickering and blaming. no civil society organization, no government agency, no academic institution, no religious tradition, no one person knows everything or holds the solution or has the monopoly on the truth. if we are to #RebuildZambo we need to compare notes, collaborate, coordinate our efforts, consciously admit strengths and shortcomings. we need to rise from the ashes, pick up the pieces, and emerge stronger… #together; a house divided shall not stand. #DiverseButUnitedWeStand #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
farhampton. (“,) “how i met you mother” final season, episodes 1 and 2. #himym (at the aerie)
this #zambocrisis is beginning to give me a headache. literally. (“,) i heard that military clearing operations will take another two weeks. can #zamboanga take another fourteen days of planes and helicopters, of gunfire and explosions, of fires and death, of politicians and media, of lies and rumors, of evacuees and epals. #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
BANANAS! (“,) the world is still full of wonder. amen. #going #bananas (at the aerie)
[yesterday] what i learned: “dialogue” means different things to different people. government treats us to lunch, pretends to listen, and leaves in less than hour claiming there are “lives at stake”. some think it’s a mere ventilation of fears and frustrations. some think it’s a stage for song and poetry and motherhood statements. some think it’s a venue for validation of preconceptions and perceptions and pre-made plans. some as a platform to repeat religious rhetoric. let’s get our “selfless” acts together for the #zamboanga we all love. #dialogue #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at AFP Western Mindanao Command)
in #zamboanga the sound of c-130s bringing in men and materiel, helicopters offering recon and air support, sporadic gunfire and explosions can be heard day and night… wayward mortar rounds and stray bullets have wounded and taken innocent lives… tens of thousands have been displaced and rumors and conspiracy theories abound… it’s been 16 days. i heard there are now more or less 20,000 security forces in the city trying to flush out the remaining 30-40 rebels. the 8,000 during the first week was already overkill. *shrugs* in this #zambocrisis perhaps the military option was always the preferred option, maybe not by the city, but by the powers that be. the rebels have been able to deliver a strong message; is government trying to send a stronger one by prolonging this armed conflict? is it possible that we’re fighting the wrong war? who’s truly winning in the battle for hearts and minds? #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
the tausug have no word for #surrender; but they have four for #shame. if we are to try to #negotiate a peaceful settlement of this armed conflict, it is essential that we (and imperial manila perhaps?) first understand the cultural nuances involved. similarly, when we finally begin the task of rebuilding #zamboanga we should be mindful of the #diversity of the modern zamboangueño: we are multi-colored threads that are woven together to form a beautiful tapestry, connected, interdependent, one. #zambocrisis #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
when will this moro-moro end? (“.) #quote #qotd #zamboanga #zambocrisis #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
enough. enough lives have been lost and affected. enough property has been razed and damaged. enough money and munitions have changed hands. enough! (“.) #quote #qotd #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
as of september 21, 10:00 am (per dswd). while #zamboanga is slowly crawling back to “normalcy” and her people returning to routine, most of the people at the grandstand are sweltering in the daytime and shivering in the night. although food is sufficient, nutrition is not. while a lot of people huddle in their homes in fear and suspicion and anger, most of these bakwit won’t have houses to go back to, their homes and belongings part of the more than 10,000 houses that were razed in an effort to gain a tactical advantage. there are lessons to be learned in this #zambocrisis for everyone. today is the #internationaldayofpeace and in the silence of my heart, i whisper a prayer that the armed conflict ends today, that the seeds of #peace may be sowed, that zamboanga may begin to recover and rebuild. #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex)
may God grant #zamboanga #peace: an end to the armed conflict, the physical and psycho-emotional well-being of everyone especially the internally displaced, and compassionate understanding and solidarity among people of different faiths and cultures. today is the #InternationalDayOfPeace; let’s make it meaningful. donate. volunteer. fold a paper crane. light a candle. whisper a special prayer. #zambocrisis #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
"never underestimate the power of the scout’s code!" ~ #Teemo #LeagueOfLegends #LOL (at the aerie)
the game of the generals has resulted in tens of thousands being displaced and thousands, not only in zamboanga city, severely affected.
people, especially those in the evacuation centers, are cold and hungry and afraid. they look to you for leadership. yet, you still choose to play your game of the captains (in the barangay).
please, the relief goods were donated by generous individuals so that your people won’t starve, so that their needs may be attended to, so that their distress and discomfort may be eased a bit… the goods should not be used as currency for your politicking and positioning for next month’s elections.
is delicadeza such a rare commodity among some elected officials nowadays?
#zamboanga #zambocrisis #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace #delicadeza #BarangayElections (at the aerie)
may God grant me the grace of a greater love despite overwhelming adversity. amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #will #love (at the aerie)
MEN AND WOMEN FOR OTHERS. VOLUNTEERS FOR PEACE. HEROES.
Today, we were able to produce 1,500 family packs. These were distributed to the barangays of Talon-Talon, Mampang, and Zambowood. More than 5,000 packs of cooked rice were also prepared to augment the supply at the grandstand.
Good job, volunteers! (“,) Thank you for bravely going to Tumaga and generously offering your time and energy so that those hardest hit by this crisis may enjoy a simple meal or two.
Thank you also to the donors who never cease sharing blessings in every form (food, water, medicine, cash, etc.).
May both your tribes increase! (“,)
Tomorrow, September 18, everyone is (again) invited to Tumaga to help out in the relief operations. Volunteer hours are from 1:00PM to 4:00PM only. A vehicle will ferry volunteers from the La Purisima Campus at 12:45PM and back at 4:00PM.
Everyone is encouraged to bring and share refreshments although the team will also do its best to provide simple snacks during operations.
One again, thank you very much for your passion to serve. See you all tomorrow.
~ The Ateneo Quick Response Team
#zamboanga #zambocrisis #peace #volunteerism #heroism #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at Ateneo de Zamboanga University High School)
hook, line, and sinker, #Zamboanga? (“,) #ZamboCrisis #quote #qotd #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
may God grant me the grace to challenge my comfort zones, my long-held mental models, my unconscious biases… that i may take a deep dive to explore the entire iceberg. amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
it’s is not a war between muslims and christians; it has never been. what it is, what it has always been, is a war of power, of politics, of pride, and of prejudice. #quote #qotd #ReflectionOnTheTwoStandards (at Ateneo de Zamboanga University)
donate rice and easy-open canned goods and noodles, bottled water, basic meds, milk.
volunteer at the nearest evac center: https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin?service=mapsengine&passive=1209600&continue=https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid%3Dzxu82PKKDsRI.kMHkgWeYxbNA&followup=https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid%3Dzxu82PKKDsRI.kMHkgWeYxbNA
stay vigilant. stay safe. #zamboanga #zambocrisis #volunteerism #heroism #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at Ateneo Peace and Culture Institute)
may God grant me the grace of openness that i may allow myself to become His masterpiece in progress. amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #openness #MasterpieceInProgress (at the aerie)
may God grant me the grace to always remember the ones i love. amen. #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw (at the aerie)
[earlier] smart sea gypsies. these badjao have declined the “hospitality” of the sports complex which now houses close to 20,000 bakwit. #zamboanga #zambocrisis #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at R.T. Lim Boulevard)
[earlier] day 5: precursor? bothered by so many questions; all the possible answers are chilling. #zamboanga #zambocrisis #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at R.T. Lim Boulevard)
beyond interest, beyond excitement, beyond fame. #quote #qotd #commitment #volunteerism #heroism #peace #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at Ateneo Peace and Culture Institute)
in this #ZamboCrisis, who are the real enemies? let us look beyond the pawns promised kingship but ultimately sacrificed by warmonger-kings who profit from destabilization, destruction, and death. may God grant us the grace of peace. #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at the aerie)
"because God’s love is unconditional and absolute, we need never worry about our vulnerability. it is in realizing our poverty, weakness, and vulnerability that we can really call out to God in hope and in trust." may God grant me the grace of vulnerability that my heart may not remain immune to nor harden itself against the vagaries of life. amen. (",) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #vulnerability (at the aerie)
#peace. (“,)
we had more volunteers today. more than a hundred people of different ages, from all walks of life, gathered to work as one community to pack, prepare, cook, and deliver relief goods. thank you. your time and effort is gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated.
thank you also to the people who generously contributed food, water, and cash to help provide for the almost 14,000 evacuees.
due to the heightened alert level, ateneo will be temporarily suspending its operations tomorrow, september 12. all donations may be sent directly to the sanggunian panglungsod. a bulletin will be released when operations restart.
all volunteers are advised to stay home. but please be ready to help out again once the security situation has improved; a call for volunteers will be sent via text and fb.
stay safe, zamboanga. #volunteerism #heroism #ateneo #zamboanga #prayforpeace #prayforzamboanga (at the aerie)
an additional 4,000 people from rio hondo are expected. #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace #peace #heroism
volunteers still needed at SP or ADZU for re/packing, cooking, medical (RN/MD).
priority goods still needed (after assessment at grandstand and cdrrc meeting at city hall yesterday):
1. rice (cooked)
2. easy-open canned goods (preferably non-pork)
3. water
4. blankets/mats
4. formula milk (urgent)
5. basic meds
6. sanitary napkins
(at Sangguniang Panlungsod)
although the armed crisis may end tonight, the humanitarian crisis will continue. #vigilance and #volunteerism, #zamboanga. #hope and #heart. #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace (at Zamboanga City Hall)
yes, pray. pray for peace. but work for it as well. donate goods. contribute cash. volunteer. no more hiding behind fear and facebook. no more rhetoric and repetitive reporting. no more group messages and misguided good “intentions”. your city is in need. #peace #heroism #prayforzamboanga #prayforpeace #ateneo #zamboanga (at Ateneo Peace and Culture Institute)
#quote #qotd #peace #heroism #PrayForZamboanga #PrayForPeace (at the aerie)
may God grant me the grace of always being able to see the goodness in people, the learning in experiences, the beauty of silence and darkness. amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #positivism #optimism #hope (at the aerie)
#quote #qotd #purpose #will (at the aerie)
may God grant me the grace of indifference that i may allow myself to sort and sift, to weigh and measure, to let go… and to let come. amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #indifference #discernment #ideasshapefeelingandaction #wordscreateworlds (at the aerie)
#quote #qotd #IdeasShapeFeelingAndAction #WordsCreateWorlds (at the aerie)
may God grant me the grace of generosity that i may give without counting the cost, that i may labor and ask not for reward. amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #generosity (at the aerie)
chillin’ with continuum. and california crunch cassava chips. (“,) (at the aerie)
#quote #qotd #purpose #mission (at the aerie)
may God grant me a critical mind and a discerning heart to clearly see the shared sacred space between religiosity and spirituality. amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #spirituality #SharedSacredSpace (at the aerie)
#quote #qotd #generosity #greatness #love (at Ateneo Peace and Culture Institute)
may God grant me the grace of balance that i may see and appreciate the value of the task and the person, the work and the play, the intrinsic and the extrinsic… and most importantly how they interplay. amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #balance (at the aerie)
#quote #qotd #discernment #mission #love #will (at Ateneo Peace and Culture Institute)
may God grant me the grace of appreciation (that i may vigilantly be on the lookout for the goodness in people) and affirmation (that i may always sincerely gift others with a verbal pat on the back). amen. (“,) #quote #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw (at the aerie)
