Comments on: Independence Day and the Burmese Priest http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/ The Corsarius on technology, video games, blogging, freelancing, Philippine ICT, and more. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:21:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Corsarius http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-373 Corsarius Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:34:12 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-373 <b>Bing</b>, yes, I think he mentioned that part of it comes from the Bible. Combined with his own words, the message is truly a beautiful one. You're right -- the march towards true independence should never be obstructed. <b>J</b>, sleep-deprived <i>nga</i>! :) I meant, "yes, I will!" hehe. <b>Sir Eric</b>, that is a great albeit brief analysis on the matter. I agree -- the Filipinos' present consciousness of their own race, culture, and nation poses a problem, an obstruction towards progress. Change will bring about improvement; question is, should this change be radical? National consciousness cannot be easily altered. The change either takes a long, long, gradual process to enact, or a sudden upheaval in society. Bing, yes, I think he mentioned that part of it comes from the Bible. Combined with his own words, the message is truly a beautiful one. You’re right — the march towards true independence should never be obstructed.

J, sleep-deprived nga! :) I meant, “yes, I will!” hehe.

Sir Eric, that is a great albeit brief analysis on the matter. I agree — the Filipinos’ present consciousness of their own race, culture, and nation poses a problem, an obstruction towards progress. Change will bring about improvement; question is, should this change be radical? National consciousness cannot be easily altered. The change either takes a long, long, gradual process to enact, or a sudden upheaval in society.

]]> By: erisac http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-339 erisac Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:36:24 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-339 Since having moved back to Manila after many years as a resident of New York, I've been asked by many locals if I were certain that I hadn't made a mistake of coming back to which I would immediately reply, "I don't think so." The Philippines still offer the same posperity as I had left it as a teenager, and do believe that it will remain to do so. Moreover, the affluence that exists in our country is quite astounding (just ask any banker friend you might have), although the conscisousness of poverty that permeates the Filipino culture overwhelms it. This, by the way, often breeds greed. Greed stems from the consciousness of lack. If one nurtures the thought of prosperity and abundance -- which I believe is God's gift to all of humanity -- none of these hoarding, cruel exploitations, and tyranny would exist. Sadly, there are still as many tyrants and slaves in our country nowadays as in the days of Rizal; only the faces have changed. Perhaps, this is the reason why the Burmese do not harbor greed, for in their consciousness they believe that they live and thrive in a world of prosperity and abundance. How do we achieve the same here in the Philippines? First and foremost, we need only change our consciousness; that is, eradicate our thoughts of lack and nurture properity and abundance instead. Surely, the universe will respond in kind and bestow upon us some ideas, notions, or concepts that we can develop; and thereby enrich our lives, as well as our bank accounts. Since having moved back to Manila after many years as a resident of New York, I’ve been asked by many locals if I were certain that I hadn’t made a mistake of coming back to which I would immediately reply, “I don’t think so.”

The Philippines still offer the same posperity as I had left it as a teenager, and do believe that it will remain to do so. Moreover, the affluence that exists in our country is quite astounding (just ask any banker friend you might have), although the conscisousness of poverty that permeates the Filipino culture overwhelms it. This, by the way, often breeds greed.

Greed stems from the consciousness of lack. If one nurtures the thought of prosperity and abundance — which I believe is God’s gift to all of humanity — none of these hoarding, cruel exploitations, and tyranny would exist. Sadly, there are still as many tyrants and slaves in our country nowadays as in the days of Rizal; only the faces have changed.

Perhaps, this is the reason why the Burmese do not harbor greed, for in their consciousness they believe that they live and thrive in a world of prosperity and abundance. How do we achieve the same here in the Philippines? First and foremost, we need only change our consciousness; that is, eradicate our thoughts of lack and nurture properity and abundance instead.

Surely, the universe will respond in kind and bestow upon us some ideas, notions, or concepts that we can develop; and thereby enrich our lives, as well as our bank accounts.

]]> By: jangelo http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-336 jangelo Thu, 15 Jun 2006 05:17:19 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-336 <blockquote> jangelo: ... remember the Sex & Cash theory. Corsarius: Jangelo, no, I won’t! Hehe.</blockquote> Eh? :P (sleep-deprived?)

jangelo: … remember the Sex & Cash theory.

Corsarius: Jangelo, no, I won’t! Hehe.

Eh? :P

(sleep-deprived?)

]]> By: bing http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-326 bing Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:07:52 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-326 corsi, i think Fr Joseph quoted a verse in the Bible, I cant remember nga lang. but he's right, our light should be shared, as one saying goes that it only takes a tiny spark to light the darkness... albeit we cant feel that we are an independent nation, i guess we have to move towards independence. let not a part of this nation prevent us from doing so. corsi, i think Fr Joseph quoted a verse in the Bible, I cant remember nga lang. but he’s right, our light should be shared, as one saying goes that it only takes a tiny spark to light the darkness…

albeit we cant feel that we are an independent nation, i guess we have to move towards independence. let not a part of this nation prevent us from doing so.

]]> By: jangelo http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-325 jangelo Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:21:54 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-325 Yesterday was the feast of the Holy Trinity. Didn't quite get the sermon (Claret, also, 3:30pm) but attended mass the other day (June 10th) where the priest delivered quite an interesting sermon on the Trinity. Yesterday was the feast of the Holy Trinity. Didn’t quite get the sermon (Claret, also, 3:30pm) but attended mass the other day (June 10th) where the priest delivered quite an interesting sermon on the Trinity.

]]> By: Corsarius http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-324 Corsarius Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:09:44 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-324 <b>Jorge</b>, you're welcome. Thank you, too, for sharing that great Mandela quote. At least, it's great to know that the Philippines, at times, have liberated other nations from their own fears. I'm thinking People Power ("As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others"). <b>Jangelo</b>, no, I won't! Hehe. <b>Ia</b>, oops, sorry. English 10 was Ma'am Ong's class. Post edited, thanks for the heads-up :) Oh, it's only a matter of time...<i>sana</i>. Jorge, you’re welcome. Thank you, too, for sharing that great Mandela quote. At least, it’s great to know that the Philippines, at times, have liberated other nations from their own fears. I’m thinking People Power (”As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others”).

Jangelo, no, I won’t! Hehe.

Ia, oops, sorry. English 10 was Ma’am Ong’s class. Post edited, thanks for the heads-up :) Oh, it’s only a matter of time…sana.

]]> By: ia http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-323 ia Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:25:33 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-323 english 11 po. :P the sermon at claret (7:15 mass) was about love. it focused on the trinity kasi. (i don't feel too independent right now.) english 11 po. :P

the sermon at claret (7:15 mass) was about love. it focused on the trinity kasi.

(i don’t feel too independent right now.)

]]> By: jangelo http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-322 jangelo Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:04:06 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-322 While forging your dreams, remember the <a href="http://www.gapingvoid.com/Moveable_Type/archives/000889.html" rel="nofollow">Sex & Cash theory</a>. While forging your dreams, remember the Sex & Cash theory.

]]> By: Jorge http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-321 Jorge Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:33:15 +0000 http://ccrux.corsarius.net/2006/06/12/independence-day-and-the-burmese-priest/#comment-321 A very touching sermon indeed... reminds me of something Nelson Mandella once said: "We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we subconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." I tend to lose sight of the fact that independence doesn't necessarily have to involve nation-states; that it can, and most often should, mean self-liberation. That's a wonderful message, thanks for sharing it :) A very touching sermon indeed… reminds me of something Nelson Mandella once said: “We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we subconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

I tend to lose sight of the fact that independence doesn’t necessarily have to involve nation-states; that it can, and most often should, mean self-liberation. That’s a wonderful message, thanks for sharing it :)

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