A Storm of Blessings

Have you ever noticed how on certain days, whatever you focus on multiplies, whether it brings glad tidings or augurs unending anxiety or heartache? Well, I have. And these past few weeks, just like any normal homo sapiens sapiens in the 21st century, I had my share of quotidian experiences, some so-so, others nit-pickingly niggling, but most of them are joyful, which, on certain days, seem to continue increasing in momentum and magnitude until I get dizzily intoxicated with emotional rapture. Ehem. (Let it be known that I am not engaged in any thing at its honeymoon stage.)

Sure, there are innumerable things that have gone wrong, like Mother Earth and the spate of typhoons in the past few months, and the recent Maguindanao massacre, not to mention the long list of schemes and their plotters remaining scot free. But just like there IS a silver lining whenever there are clouds, there ARE (yes, in the plural form), countless blessings that befall man--you, me-- if only we pay attention.

Personally, I can probably write a long list of things to be grateful for that has brought me to this point today. In fact, it's been going on for a month now and and I'm ecstatic to note that there seems to be no letting up.

On a more unpersonal note,in the Political Arena, the list of Presidentiables have finally been unveiled and with it is the unfolding of their track records, their platforms and their principles. The Gordon-Fernando tandem seems to be the hidden card among the lot. Their presence lends reality to this race which has taken a surreal level, bringing our attention back to what the country needs and not who among the personalities to worship.

The Gordon-Fernando storm of blessings with their Transformers battlecry has long been coming, but it is here now, to rally the people to focus on what is right and on what is good for the country.

The time is come to shake off the dust of sleep. Let us awaken from the long slumber and indifference that have enveloped us for the longest time. Take heed the call to change (ala Obama)and embrace the chance to contribute towards that which will propel us to have better lives, especially the deprived and the weak.