MY STORY
| Once in a while, we have to go somewhere else. We all need a break from the hustle and bustle of a fast paced lifestyle or from a slow and boring daily routine. There are many different places somewhere out there where we will find a time to unwind, relax and enjoy. For many travelers, it is about a journey to far away places with loved ones while at the same time seeking to renew relationships - whether strained or taken for granted. It is not just about the wonders of the world, the enticing beauty of nature, and the alluring beaches, but an inner journey and a celebration of the gifts of life and love God has given us. For the much more spiritually inclined, it is about going to a place of peace, quite and solitude. There we can be in touch with God and ourselves; reminisce our moments of triumph; reflect on our failures in order to sort things out and put things in the right perspective; and nurse our beleaguered body and spirit. Depending on our common or individual taste and lifestyle, we all have a favorite place go. Usually, many of us call it "a getaway..." |
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I see myself building My Beach Sanctuary
somewhere in the tropics. It is situated in more than 4 hectares of land
in the very sparsely populated village of "Nabungcagan". The vicinity is a part
of a solitary cove facing the sea. It is littered with lofty coconut
trees; carpeted with perennial grasses and wild shrubs; irregularly
lined on its shores with thick mangroves; and strewn with several other
variety of tropical trees and plants. A portion of the land is
beautifully nestled near the mouth of a river. Its tropical surrounding is matched by its uniquely
idyllic ambience. Accessibility is not a problem because the highway is just a
160 meters distance. The town proper - Babatngon, Leyte, Philippines - is about 4 kilometers
away, making it a place of relative peace and quiet. Still in its initial
stage of development, a lot is still to be desired. It might take a very
long time to develop though. In the meantime, we may enjoy its raw beauty and rustic charm.
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| I wrote a amateurish poem today (July 11, 1999, Sunday, from 6:30 PM - 7:05 PM, but revised several times), dedicated to My Beach Sanctuary. Copyrighted July 11, 1999 © My Beach Sanctuary CLICK HERE OR THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE PICTURE GALLERY |
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MY BEACH SANCTUARY
Eternal
rhythm of the waves on its shore,
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