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By Nancy D. Galang, MA This book was born during one of the most uncertain times in our lives - the pandemic. It was a season when the world slowed down, and in that stillness, people were almost forced to turn inward. Without the usual distractions of busy schedules and constant movement, many of us found ourselves sitting with our thoughts, reflecting more deeply, and reconnecting with parts of ourselves we had long set aside. There was a quiet shift - conversations became more meaningful, emotions more visible, and even silence carried weight. It was a season when the world slowed down, and in that stillness I turned inward . In that space, I found myself becoming more attuned to my inner voice. The noise of the outside world faded just enough for me to hear it clearly. I found the urge to write, to process, to make sense of everything unfolding within and around me. It wasn’t just about putting words on paper; it became a way of grounding myself, of navigating uncertainty, and of g...

By Nancy David Galang, MA Be still, and know that I am God. ”  -   Psalm 46:10 Simula nang bata pa ako, Holy Week meant going out of town with the whole family. Taking that much needed summer break. Bonding and catching up. Beach, Baguio, out of the country, perhaps.  Today is Black Saturday, but I never really knew what it meant. I never really bothered to find out.  So what does Black Saturday mean?   As I have read - in this context, Black Saturday carries these three meanings: grief, darkness, and stillness. Grief, because Jesus has died. Darkness, because there is no clear hope yet. Stillness, because nothing seems to be happening. It's the quietest day of the Holy Week. Napagdaanan at naramdaman n'yo na ba lahat ito, mga Nan-sis? I surely have. YES na YES to all three!  Grief - we have all lost someone close to us, one way or the other. I have lost my dad, my husband, and my mom.  I am still grieving the loss of my mom. We lost her Octo...