Merrel Ya

Merrel Ya

A lady who has been pondering her hope into Christ, inhaling His grace, and enjoying the beauty of life. Writing about life, asking God about "kuliglig sa kanyang dibdib."

Reminders

May you never forget that you matter. When no one is showing up for you, keep showing up for yourself. When no one understands you, Just be patient! Maybe they are having a hard time too. If you’re hurt in…

Twenty-four

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Pressure, back pains, and fears Keep coming these days. I thought this would be a better place, Where everything runs smoothly. But as time keeps running, my heart beats keep thudding too loud. Feels like I’m hanging on a thread,…

Paghinga

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Kung dumating man ang panahon na maubos ang tinta ng iyong panulat, di na sumabay sa indayog ang ‘yong mga paa, mawala sa tono ang ‘yong gitara, di magtugma ang ‘yong mga tula, di na marinig ang langitngit ng kawayan,…

Hear me out, ladies!

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How many of us pursue character development more than physical attractiveness? How many of us desire purity, honesty, humility, authenticity, patience, and faith? How many of us practice loving ourselves despite our flaws and scars, without comparing ourselves in the…

You are loved

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I know how much you struggle. I know how you try to hide your wounds in the past, the words that you couldn’t utter, and all your mumble cries. I know how much you want to be seen, to be…

Sayang

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Sayang ang pagtingin, kung di sasambitin. Sana’y dumating ang tamang panahon, na ‘di mo na kailangan pang pigilan ang damdamin at mga saloobin na namumutawi sa ilalim ng iyong mga mata. Sana’y dumating ang pagkakataon, na kaya mo nang sambitin,…