Terence Angtuaco

     People or circumstances can make you angry, sad, or fearful, but you may also experience the same emotions in solitude high up on the mountain overlooking a majestic view of the far horizon. How you feel depends on how you…

     Life can be a continuum of experiences that are neither good nor bad if you avoid labeling them as such. It is just what it is: an unfolding series of events for you to undergo, make something out of, do…

     Happiness is not an entity outside of us that we pursue. It cannot be manufactured based on a specific formula or algorithm. We cannot attain it by manipulating our environment to set the optimal conditions; our outlook is what needs…

     We cannot prevent or stop change, so we might as well adapt. Change is the one true evidence of being alive. It is a permanent reality that requires us to learn to accept to avoid suffering. The idea that change…

     We can never be better than our best, even though our best could improve over time. In every endeavor, our goal is to do everything we can and give all we have to the undertaking; this is the only part…

     Our assignment at birth is to experience life. God did not give us a blueprint and specific instructions on what to do after birth. He gave us life and wants us to enjoy fully His beautiful creations, be fruitful, and…

     God has a purpose for choosing us to be born. He created us with specific traits and talents to serve His purpose. He will lead and guide us towards this with all His power and wisdom. God does not need…

     It may seem that happiness comes more naturally to those who were born optimistic, easy to please, and simply “lucky.” In reality, we all have equal opportunities to live a happy life. It is a choice available to anyone who…

     Why is it that the same situation can elicit diverse reactions from different individuals? Life is not two-dimensional and can be viewed from several angles to gain varied perspectives. When presented with a problem, there are always multiple choices that…

I WILL WAIT

By: Terence Angtuaco, M.D.

Trying to turn this thing around,
Working myself to the ground, 
No sign of rain coming but just a whiff of cloud, 
Will I make it? Will I get to the land you…