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Faculty in Focus

MS. EULALIA ROSALES

Faculty Member, Psychology Department
Professor, Basic Spanish

BS Psychology

University of Santo Tomas

MS in Guidance and Counseling
De La Salle University - Manila

THE POWER OF A PRAYING WOMAN

The last book I read was written by Stormie Omartian entitled "The
Power of a Praying Woman". I think it is a must-read not only for women
but for everyone. Whatever concerns one has in life, prayer is very
THE LITTLE THINGS
important to be able to handle the issues one has for it gives peace and
I can be inspired by anything under
serenity and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Having a personal relationship
the sun. Years back, I always
with the Lord first and foremost - the moment you wake up, the moment
associated it with someone to
you retire, and all the hours in between - guides us throughout the day
inspire me. Now, a beautiful
as we face the hustle and bustle of life, as well as its joys and bliss.
passage from a book can move me
to tears, breathtaking views of
AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE
nature, or people from all walks of
life can be truly inspiring. Just
Traveling alone in a foreign country can truly be adventurous especially
looking inside and outside of you,
if you do not speak the language. I went to Japan in 2000 and went
one can find a lot of inspiration.
around by myself since my niece was working Mondays to Fridays. I was
armed with a map (I am not a map reader, btw) and prayer. Very few
people in Japan spoke English back then so I always played charade
LIFE LESSON
and I felt like I was rehearsing for a role in a teleserye. Somehow, I
Spiritual life is very important in
managed and got back to the house in one piece. It is a good thing
living one's life. It is your anchor
that Japan is a safe place, but it can be lonesome too because you
every day in the highs and lows of
have no one to talk to, and no one to take your photo with the beautiful
living. The Lord does not play
Sakura background in Oueno Park. That was the last time I did that.
favorites, but has a plan for each
one of us. It may not always be to
MY ADVICE TO MY YOUNGER SELF
my liking but at the end of the day,
I see the hand of God's goodness
and love. At times, it is not easy to I will tell my younger self to pursue the other dreams I have in my heart.
To get out of my comfort zone and dabble in other things and other
accept but I have to trust the Lord
passions. I was raised in a traditional family so the sense of stability is
and always be grateful to Him and
all the people around me. Humility important, but can also be a hindrance in becoming the person you
want to be. I will tell my younger self to add more life to years and not
and Gratitude are my favorite twin,
just adding years to my life.
conjoint if I may say.