Dear Ina,

Thank you for your undying love and devotion to Your family.  I can’t speak for every one of Our family members, but I can say this—WE LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU for taking care of us.  You lived a long and full life—You not only helped Your immediate family, You also helped A LOT of people financially, emotionally and physically.  You had the biggest heart and always made sure back in the day that when it was time for me and Jonathan to go home, we had a little money to take with us.  I have always appreciated that and I still do.  Your shoes are too big to fill but I am proud to say that I draw my compassionate nature from you.  I hope I made you proud.      

I visualize your soul happy to be reunited with Ama; actually he was the first spirit to welcome you and he’ll help you adjust to your new life.  I know you are in good hands and it sucks for us because you’ll be sorely missed.  I love you and please give all of Our loved ones a big hug and kiss for me.  I know you are at peace—please continue to watch over us and guide us since now you’ve been elevated to Guardian Angel status.  So no goodbyes, just see you later.

Nagmamahal,
Maritess

My family isn’t just blood-related; my loved ones consists of those who I am privileged to call my friends, however—the bond from other lifetimes have also transferred into this one and such a bond is equally as strong and thick as blood.  “It takes a village to raise a child” – a recurring theme in my son’s life because my child is a perfect example and product of that upbringing.  Jonathan was/is blessed to have 2 dads:  his biological dad, John; and Chris, my late boyfriend.  He was equally blessed with 2 moms:  me and his step-mom, Melissa.  With all of us, he was blessed to have an unlimited amount of love pouring from all of our families combined.  I bring this up now because today is John and Melissa’s 22nd Anniversary—God Bless them both.  I wish them continued Love and Blessings.

John and Melissa – thank you for being there for Jonathan and me.  I know I’ve never told you this but I appreciate you both then and now.  We didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but we remained focused on Jonathan.  Both of you had the biggest hand(s) on his upbringing and I’m very grateful that God brought you both into my life and especially grateful because you both decided to stay in OUR LIVES.  So, thank you, thank you and thank you for your love and continuous support!  I love you both. 

This is for the single parents out there—STAY FOCUSED ON THE CHILD.  If the dad or mom, wants to stay involved with the child, who gives a shit if your baby daddy or mama has a new love in their life?!  PLEASE put your differences and feelings aside for the child’s sake.  That new love will not and cannot take the place of the child’s mother and father; they are there to contribute their part in assuring that the child is loved, humbled and successful.  FAMILY FIRST; GOD IS LOVE. 

Ooooh before I forget, if you want to try the best cheesecake in the California Central Coast – you must try Melissa Yeater’s Cheesecake Dreamations.  Please feel free to check out her page at www.cheesecakedreamations.com or you can like her page on www.facebook.com/cheesecakedreamations.  Till next time – I bid you all LOVE, light & compassion. 

~Maria

I've always loved this video and song--but I never really listened to the lyrics till now.  Well, Michael & Dr. King, I think we have a little more to go before "The Dream" is realized and therefore made into reality.  I remain hopeful with the human race--that we can evolve into a color-blind breed before I die, at least, that’s what I’d like to see.  Let's see, we have a black President; and NOW, same-sex marriages are legal--so I'd say that's a stretch; among other rights—however, I just feel in the court system, we haven’t gotten there yet.  I wish my Earth Brothers and Sisters can keep moving forward by educating themselves.  Don't look to the past to repeat our mistakes; let's look to the past to correct our mistakes, hence fix the present and correct the future--that's the key.  One Life + One Love = One God in ALL OF US.  We will be heard.  Peace, Brothers  & Sisters.  Till next time, I bid you all Love, Light & Compassion

~Maria

When I first started this journey years ago, my original intent was to be a published Writer.  Years later I am not only a Writer, I am a successful Certified Angel Card Reader and an Angel Reiki Practitioner.  I never thought I would be where I am today.  All of this was possible thru constant prayer, hard work and taking that leap of faith towards change.  So much has happened these last 4 years and yet I feel like my life is just beginning.  Like there is so much more that I need to do and yet I do not feel daunted.  I am happy and I know I am deserving of all this abundance.

Of course, there were periods of doubts and bouts of giving up but I kept on because God told me so.  That inner voice inside of you urging you to keep going is God.  That other voice discouraging you is your ego--and that part needs to be reigned in or at least you must learn to master the craft of controlling your thoughts.  It wasn't and sometimes still isn't easy to change, hence, control my thought process; however consistent practice of this task and prayer has made me better at it.  Most of all, during this whole process and journey, the biggest reward I came away with is learning to fall in Love with myself and treat myself with the gentleness and compassion I do for and towards others.

So please, brothers and sisters - I urge you as your inner voice does to never give up.  As cliche-esque as it sounds, it is true that all your blood, sweat and tears will make it ALL WORTH IT.  You deserve abundance as we all do.  God is good and so are you.  Till next time, I bid you all Love, Light and Compassion.

Namaste,
~Maria

My origin is Pilipino, but I'm an American by birth--first and foremost.  No matter where I am, when I hear our national anthem, it chills and thrills me to the core; it makes me very proud to be an American.  I know I may voice my disappointments in my country, however, I will say this--as in all countries--there is NO PERFECT COUNTRY and I know NO OTHER COUNTRY that grants US the liberties to talk as much shit as we want and not be executed for it.  Given, we might lose endorsements (applies only to Hollywood) but it is eventually forgiven and forgotten as history has shown us.  BOTTOM LINE IS I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.

I want to give a shout out to those who have served, continue to serve and died in service -- Thank you to/for our Military Branches:  U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines & Coast Guard for Your bravery to protect and defend US, The United States of America.  God Bless us All.  Happy Birthday, America - I Love You!

Till next time, I bid You all Love, Light & Compassion and a Happy Fourth of July--be safe and be happy! 

~Maria