Random Leaf #1846

Emotions can blind people.

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"How do you start a prayer?"

"It should begin with appreciation. Say first in your prayer how grateful you are for the blessings you received and will be receiving. This will also say that you notice the miracles that comes to your life. Then ask for forgiveness. Offer an apology for your misdeeds, both intended and unintentional. Do not reason why you did those things if you know yourself you are wrong. A wrong action no matter for what end it is will always be wrong. Just own up to it and promise that the next time an opportunity once again happen that you will try to be better. And once again remember things you haven't yet mentioned but you're supposed to be grateful for and once more say you are thankful. Yes, by this time you would be remembering things beyond your circle that is centered around you. This not only show you are noticing miracles but you are grateful for things that are to you supposed to be trivial. Remember to notice the small things."

"Then I ask for my wishes and requests, right?"

"If you want but there is an easier way to say all this things other than you having to list down things that you need and desire."

"Really? There is an easier way?"

"Yes, before ending your prayer without even having the need to say everything that you really need just say these magic words: Thy will be done."

"What?"

"You need not mention what is already planned out and what is already written."

"Isn't that.. a bit too faithful?"

"Too faithful?"

"You not needing to say what need in our prayers, isn't that a bit like saying, come what may or something?"

"Remember the teachings that Our Lord always have a plan for all of us and no matter what we will not be placed in situation we can not overcome."

"But.. but.."

"I know, I know. There are times when miracles are need most immediately and that having to struggle the routine of cruelty is just too much but there is a plan. There will always be."

"A friend of mine died last week. He.. himself. He couldn't take it anymore. Please tell me, is that also part of the plan?"

"I am sorry for your loss. All I could say though is that I am sure there is a plan but I am not the author."

"This is.. you being too faithful, isn't it?"

".. Our Lord always have a plan for each and everyone of us. We just don't know it or because we are being too blinded by many things that we are failing to see the miracles."

"What do you mean miracles? If you meant the rope and noose, the edge of tall buildings and well properly lined shoes or footwear left or even a simple blade and a pale wrist is what you can see the miracles then yes I am believing them. I know for a fact they are real. Those are the miracles we have."

"No."

"What do you mean no? Aren't those also part of the plan?"

"I cannot deny the existence of cruelty and injustice but those truths cannot deny the existence of miracles."

"Then tell me why. Why must people suffer and why people on the midst of their trial choose to off themselves? You said that we will not be placed in situations we cannot handle so why? Why did my friend chose.. chose just up and leave rather than face this.. this trial you say, why? Is this also part of this plan you keep on mentioning? If it is, such plan is flawed. How can I have faith when.. when such thing happened? I lost a friend, you know. A very dear friend. If this also part of the plan, it isn't just flawed. It is cruel."

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A: “How do you start a prayer?”

B: “Start by expressing gratitude for the blessings you’ve received — and those still on the way. It reminds you that your life holds miracles, even the quiet ones. Then ask for forgiveness — offer an apology for your misdeeds, both intentional and unintentional. Don’t make excuses if you know you're wrong. Wrong is still wrong, no matter the reason. Own it, and promise that when a similar moment comes again, you’ll try to be better.

And then remember the things we usually forget — the tiny good things. Be grateful for those too. You’ll start noticing life beyond your own worries. Gratitude is also about noticing your neighbor.”

A: “Then I ask for my wishes and requests, right?”

B: “If you want. But there’s an easier way to say everything — without naming each need or desire.”

A: “Really? There’s an easier way?”

B: “Yes. Before ending your prayer, say these words: Thy will be done.”

A: “What?”

B: “You don’t need to name what’s already been written for you.”

A: “Isn’t that… a bit too faithful?”

B: “Too faithful?”

A: “If we don’t state our needs… isn’t that just ‘come what may’?”

B: “Remember the teaching: the Lord has a plan. We will not be placed in situations without a way through.”

A: “But… but…”

B: "I know. Sometimes miracles arrive late — and everyday cruelty gets too heavy to bear. But there is a plan. There always is.”

A: “…A friend of mine died last week. He… ended his own life. He couldn’t take it anymore. Tell me — is that also part of the plan?”

B: “I’m sorry for your loss. All I can say is that there is a plan — but I’m not the author.”

A: “This is you being too faithful again, isn’t it?”

B: “…The Lord always has a plan for each of us. Sometimes we simply don’t see it, or we’re blinded by too many things to recognize the miracles.”

A: “Miracles? If you mean ropes and nooses, neatly lined shoes on the edges of high-rises, a sharp blade on a pale wrist — oh, I’ve seen them. I know they’re real. Are those also miracles?”

B: “No.”

A: “What do you mean no? Aren’t those part of the plan too?"

B: “Yes, cruelty exists. Injustice exists. But so do miracles.”

A: “Then tell me why. Why must people suffer? Why do people, in the middle of their trials, choose to leave this world? You said we will not be placed in situations we cannot handle, so why?

Why did my friend leave instead of fighting through this so-called ‘trial’?

Is this all part of the plan you keep talking about?

If it is, then the plan is flawed — broken.

How can I have faith when this happened?

How can I keep faith after —

. . .

How can I still —

. . .

How can I still believe?

I lost a friend — a dear friend.

And if this is part of the plan, then it’s not just flawed.

It’s cruel.”

Random Leaf #1844

At least once in your life,

be a reason why a stranger smile,

Be it just for a moment.

Random Leaf #1843

Finding a torch to light the way is different from finding a light to torch the way.

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And the only good form, probably best form, of revenge is kindness.

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The only true revenge — the only one worth taking — is kindness.

Random Leaf #1841

You are loved when

people come up with

their iwn excuse

because of your follies.

To them,

you were

never at fault.

To them,

you just

need a bit more love

that one's supposed to received.

They allow themselves

be misunderstood

and even accept

misunderstanding you,

for they love.

You are loved.

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Even for just a moment,

can I not be unfazed?

I'm so tired of caring,

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Even for just a moment,

can I not be unfazed?

I’m so tired of caring so deeply —

Random Leaf #1839

To those who have songs as opus,

it will always end in two things:

for one, the world will sing in your stead

and the other, you will sing for the world.

Both requires silence for the other

and in both your words will be an anthem.

Random Leaf #1838

"Please, save them."

"And this is?"

"Who do you think prayed this?"

"A prayer? I thought it was from someone begging for the lives of their family."

"Doesn't matter who you ask it from, it is a prayer as long as you wish or ask."

"As you say. So, who said it?"

"I'm the one asking."

Random Leaf #1837

There are three things he wished

he unsaid were it not for the crown:

you are unwelcome here;

you are unloved;

I wish you were never born.

Random Leaf #1836

There are three things he wished

he said were it for the crown:

i don't blame you;

save me too, brother;

and please don't leave me.

Random Leaf #1835

The man who crossed the lake

Isn't one without fault.

He saved everyone but

the one needed saving the most,

he left on the other side.

Random Leaf #1834

"With your understanding of the afterlife and your view of yourself as the villain, you cannot change who you are. No matter what."

"What are you saying?"

"All I'm saying is that, your not an evil person through and through. You aren't. You are not."

"You say that with all the blood my hands swam in? You say I am not despite the many people I made suffer? You must be a fool."

"You not looking at me straight in the eyes says a lot of things. Your shaky hands and that the small gesture you unknowingly made a habit is what says otherwise. You never liked doing these, these evil deeds. And everytime you do, you look away. Don't tell me it isn't true, I am one who notices miracles cannot make mistake with a friend in need of.. company."

"You're just making a fool out of yourself. And don't overthink about these mannerisms of mine. And to tell you the truth, I feel grosses out you noticing me."

"I'm your friend, though."

Random Leaf #1833

Is unreason also one of the skills of a teacher?

Random Leaf #1832

"You know what the sinner tell himself each time injistice gets committed to him: I already know where I'm going, why not just one more?"

"What? That isn't-"

"Is it not?"

Random Leaf #1831

And among the

tunes gracefully humming;

moments forever told;

you will be

heard but just

for fleeting moment.

Make it count.

Random Leaf #1830

"It is the offhand that is changing the game. The parry sword and the small or tower shield are what set amazing play style and graceful movement. They are beyond extension of the body, an added utility at the cost of power.."

"Why tell me this? I specialize with two handed weaponry, great swords and great axe. Puny weapons cannot do more than what my bare hands can do."

"Brute force isn't always the only answer. Elegance is also needed."

Random Leaf #1829

In the story of the villains, the heroes aren't the good guys.

Random Leaf #1828

It would be the same to everyone. The trigger will always be the first murder.

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And who among

told the quality

of true beauty?

For sure eyes

can be deceived.

Our ears can

also mishear things.

What we taste

can also be

honey tasting poison.

And of all

things shouldn't be,

both our feels

and our heart

can also be

tricked with something.

So let us

conclude it true

those without these

are ones to

judge who or

what is beautiful.

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And who among

tells the measure

of true beauty?

For sure eyes

can be fooled.

Our ears often

mishear subtle things.

What we taste

may hide poison,

honey masking danger.

And of all

things that trick

both our feelings

and our hearts,

can also be

fooled by senses.

So let us

declare it true:

those without these

are the ones

to judge who

or what’s beautiful.

Petrichor

You ask me why

I hate rain in city.

I'll tell you,

The rain here does

not have that certain

fragrance, that sweet scent.

And the only way

to see the sky is

scribbled by windows

and walls and rooftops

of tall skyscrapers.

There is no purity here.

Here in the city,

the sky rains because she cries.