A big thanks to our bro Ryan, who contributed his "virgin-work". We just found out he's a very good writer, so we'll be looking forward to many more contribution from him in the future :P
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Some people would associate lent with mastering one’s will to change, an opportunity to make necessary changes like reducing negative habits or starting positive behavioral patterns. People engage in fasting and penance in order to die to their physical needs and false securities, to change their life for better. Sad to say some would misconstrue it as punishing our own bodies in order to glorify God. What a traumatic and horrific experience! Those who are caught in this dilemma should consider an alternative.
What we surely need is healing and restoration of our wellbeing. The island hopping last February 22 had surely granted this chance. The physical and spiritual charm of the sea has always captivated most of us. I could still remember how the students talked and spend time to reaching a consensus. In the end, nearly all liked the sea rather than spending it somewhere else. Island Hopping, fun and healing power of the sea in one package deal.
We went on with our usual routine. As usual those who are in charge of moving the provisions woke up early than the rest. Although some were sluggish because of personal pre-occupations of term papers and reports, but most were there and were excited of the trip. Still, some preferred burying themselves with assignments, but we were glad that our senior confreres - Allen, Phaiboon and Remi were with us.
It took almost an hour to reach our first stop, Bago Santa Beach in Talicud Island. We enjoyed the white sand and the clear water, the chow, the company and the girls in their bathing suite. We eat, talk, play – our trademark! After the meal we moved to our next stop, Corral Garden. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike plunged themselves in a 20 to 30 foot trench. The only person who relished the underwater view the most was Eugene with his scuba.
Again, we wasted a great time together, for the last time in this semester, I suppose. We went home tired, exhausted but rejuvenated. Thanks to the company of confreres and the healing magic of the sea.
PS:
Hippocrates coined the word "thalassotherapy" to describe the use of seawater in health restoration and maintenance. Thalassotherapy comes from the Greek "thalassa" meaning water and "therapia" meaning to heal. The Greeks soaked in sea water hot tubs and heated seaweed baths, drank and inhaled sea water for health, got sea water massages, had sea green facials and body wraps, and used sea water pools for hydrotherapy and elimination of toxins from the body.
There is more to the sea than just fun… the healing hand of God within our reach.
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Some people would associate lent with mastering one’s will to change, an opportunity to make necessary changes like reducing negative habits or starting positive behavioral patterns. People engage in fasting and penance in order to die to their physical needs and false securities, to change their life for better. Sad to say some would misconstrue it as punishing our own bodies in order to glorify God. What a traumatic and horrific experience! Those who are caught in this dilemma should consider an alternative.
What we surely need is healing and restoration of our wellbeing. The island hopping last February 22 had surely granted this chance. The physical and spiritual charm of the sea has always captivated most of us. I could still remember how the students talked and spend time to reaching a consensus. In the end, nearly all liked the sea rather than spending it somewhere else. Island Hopping, fun and healing power of the sea in one package deal.
We went on with our usual routine. As usual those who are in charge of moving the provisions woke up early than the rest. Although some were sluggish because of personal pre-occupations of term papers and reports, but most were there and were excited of the trip. Still, some preferred burying themselves with assignments, but we were glad that our senior confreres - Allen, Phaiboon and Remi were with us.
It took almost an hour to reach our first stop, Bago Santa Beach in Talicud Island. We enjoyed the white sand and the clear water, the chow, the company and the girls in their bathing suite. We eat, talk, play – our trademark! After the meal we moved to our next stop, Corral Garden. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike plunged themselves in a 20 to 30 foot trench. The only person who relished the underwater view the most was Eugene with his scuba.
Again, we wasted a great time together, for the last time in this semester, I suppose. We went home tired, exhausted but rejuvenated. Thanks to the company of confreres and the healing magic of the sea.
PS:Hippocrates coined the word "thalassotherapy" to describe the use of seawater in health restoration and maintenance. Thalassotherapy comes from the Greek "thalassa" meaning water and "therapia" meaning to heal. The Greeks soaked in sea water hot tubs and heated seaweed baths, drank and inhaled sea water for health, got sea water massages, had sea green facials and body wraps, and used sea water pools for hydrotherapy and elimination of toxins from the body.
There is more to the sea than just fun… the healing hand of God within our reach.
(-Ryan)
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