Are you Acting enough?

Years ago, I was in my comfort zone. High paying job, good company benefits, nice boss, awesome team mates. But just enough money to support the monthly bills. At the back of my mind, I need to do something. Resigning was a tough decision to make. I know I can still do something without leaving my company.

I search on the internet about financials. I read a lot. I subscribed to blogs, newsletters and got myself some online income. I joined Truly Rich club and devour all financial articles there is. I read books, attended seminars and meet up with financial coaches. It opened a lot of realizations to me.

I definitely got all new ideas, enlightenment and new  financial learnings. For almost 2 years this is all I do. I never move forward after that baby step. After all these effort I'm still on the same spot in the cycle of work-payday-bills-work. I know i'm not acting enough.

I prayed for discernment and God answered my prayers. I claimed that God wanted me to move forward, take risks, let go so i can receive what He has in store for me. True enough, after I resigned from my previous company, took risks in moving out of the country, He gave me a birthday gift- a job in Singapore. Action definitely attracts abundance.

Now I started to invest in the stock market and mutual funds, got myself a health insurance and now able to save up for my emergency fund. I'm on the way to finally clearing up debts and now coaching Overseas Filipino Workers as part of my advocacy to help spread financial literacy. I also share through my Pinay Helpdesk Mom blog bits and pieces of financial concepts and experiences.

It's always true: "Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa".

How about you, have you acted enough to reach that dream?

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Article written for LOJ Feast EXPO Singapore Bulletin

Talk 3- Are you Acting Enough?

January 26, 2014

Trying Seasons

"God can take me now. I know Niniw could handle everything when I'm gone"

These were my mom's last words before she was rushed to the hospital the next morning. She was well and healthy but In a span of 1 week, she's gone with our Father in heaven.

This was the start of a totally different season for me. 

From a mere income contributor, I was suddenly the head of the family. I used to just hand money to my mom and she will take care of everything. Now I am the one who budgets, plans and decides on almost everything. I'm just thankful that I have very supportive siblings who shares with me the responsibilities as we don't want to burden our ageing father anymore. 

Me and my siblings used to just point whatever we want to eat in our Mom's canteen. She can cook 8 different dishes in 2 to 3 hours. We love food and all we have to do is request what we want to eat. Now we learned to experiment on food. Me on baking and my sisters on traditional dishes. 

My routine used to be home-work-play-home when Mom was still around. Now less play as I have to attend to meetings, sideline work and sometimes check ups for our father. 

Mom's passing was the most painful and the most difficult time in my life. It's like our current weather where the rain just seems to never stop. It still move me to tears whenever I remember her. She was the funniest, sweet and tough, cool and smart mom I've ever known. But knowing how strong of a woman she is, I moved on and face the challenges she left for me to take. She is my best example and I want her to be proud of me, her lovely Niniw.

All through these struggles God has been holding my hand to guide and lead me. He has sent me angels in the form of friends and distracters. He taught me to be strong, understanding and patient. And true to His promises, He gave me overflowing blessings.

Several seasons passed and we are still going strong. Still learning and struggling sometimes. But at the end of the day, what matters is how well we have grown as a person all throughout the changing seasons. 

Ella Ganzan

This was written for the Expo Feast Bulletin Reflection. During my Rest days if it falls on Sunday, I write as part of my service with the Creative Media Ministry of Light of Jesus Singapore. I wrote this Reflection as a tribute for my Mom who is celebrating her birthday today, September 26. Though she is no longer with us, her memories and her love for us remain in our hearts.

Happy Birthday Nanay. 

We love and miss you so much.