The Power of Changes (2 of 2)

Ten, we explored the skies, and discovered how far from friendly if could actually be. When the conditions turn sunny to icy, we learned how pilots and aircraft personnel deal with flight hazards such a s in-flight icing. Currently, there are a number of tools and techniques devised to handle this problem but, any changes or modifications to up the safety factor, and of course with the help of technology, will always be welcome in the aviation industry.

Finally, we wend deep, 400 meters below the sea floor to be exact. We witnessed a change in perspective, as we learned about other processes aside from photosynthesis that can drive the survival of organisms. Deep-sea radiation, radiolysis, and natural radioactivity were just some of the new concepts we learned in this article.

Changes are happening all the time—around us and within us. Life is more fulfilling if we lean to accept changes, rather than resist it.

The Power of Changes (1 of 2)

Ask yourself, “Why is change so important in our lives?” if you think about it, not every change is positive. Sometimes, we feel it’s better for the people and the situations we are in, to remain the way they are. However, without change, there are life experiences we might be missing out on. Beyond our self-exploration, we should also consider that the world cannot possibly exist without going through necessary changes.

Like if we talk about volcanic activity and how it affects the integrity of the ozone layer. Volcanic emissions changes the balance between the amount of radiation Earth receives from the Sun and the amount of energy Earth Reflects back to space. We also noted how this change can eventually lead to the destruction of the ozone layer. And while this change can be viewed as something that the world is better off without. We should also remember its geologic e=importance in building the Earth’s crust. Volcanic activity is always good for farmlands, as it enriches the soil with rare minerals.

Next, we got to see changes at the microscopic level, as we looked at how a unique “bug” is able to pull a Midas trick on gold ores. Know s the Midas bug, we saw how this particular species of bacteria plays a significant role in the formation of secondary gold grains. We also got to discover the possibilities of this kind of information, especially in the field of bioprocessing and gold prospecting.

Mother and Child

Tikoy on a more relaxing position

This is more relaxing to me! Soft . . . hi, hi, hi !

Life changing decisions (2 of 2)

Sometimes the changes are not at all what was expected, but they nevertheless cause changes that alter the direction we are presently taking. Those changes might please us but perhaps they might not.

When my sister married, she thought she was in for a life of happiness. She never expected the love of her life to walk out on her.

And when she decided to marry a second time, she believed it would be better than her first marriage. It was worse. Her husband beat her and abused her in so many ways. She was freed from him only when he took his own life. After that, she decided that marriage was not for her and she lived alone with her son for a while.

Then she met another man who fell in love with her. She hesitated after all the trauma she suffered from her two previous marriages. She finally decided that this man was right for her. It was a decision that would change her life

This time she was right. He was a very good man and she had many happy years with him till he died of cancer. There will be times also when we make what we believe are minor decisions in life, but that turn out being more important than we ever imagined. Because we cannot know what the future might hold, life can look like the throw of the dice. But it isn’t. When we make careful and informed decisions, we stand a better chance (yes, chance) of doing what’s best. Still, we need to be ready for any eventuality. - Bob Garon

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Life-changing decisions (1 of 2)

Good morning friends. In our life, there are times that we have to give a wise decision even if it’s not favor to us. We have to consider everything. When we are going to decide, that’s the time our life may change forever. After reading one article, I just remember the story of my friend. It’s really nice and I want to share this all with you.

Sometimes, it just takes one decision to change your life forever. When I was 28, I decided to come to the Philippines. That one decision changed my life forever. I often wonder what would have happened to me if I had remained in the United States. For sure my life would have gone off in another direction. But what kind of direction is known only to God.

My older sister made a decision to marry her high school sweetheart. It changed her life forever. After 10 years of marriage, he walked into the house from work, told her he did not love her anymore, got his things and left her for someone else. It was the beginning of years of hardship and suffering for her.

Ten years ago, I decided to return to my first love: drug rehabilitation. It was something I truly wanted to do, but did not for almost 20 years. I regretted not having done so earlier (wrong decision) but then I corrected that with another decision and again my life changed forever (until the next life-changing decision).

Everyday we make decisions but most of them are not life changing. They are decisions that keep us going on a chosen path. It is when we sometimes choose to make a decision that we know could make a difference in our life that some real changes will take place.

Tikoy's relaxing moment

What a relaxing moment I have here . . . :)