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How To Enjoy Life More

We have a problem.

We don’t know how to enjoy life anymore.

Why? We have so many hang-ups, so many issues, so many worries, so many fears, so many burdens…

We have lost the art of enjoying life, of playing with small children, of conversing with a friend, of holding hands with a loved one, of smelling the flowers, of gazing at the stars, of singing in the shower, of dancing in the rain, of sucking deeply the bone marrow of life!

Let me tell you why people have a hard time doing these…

The Bottomless Pit Of Worthlessness

Deep inside us is a bottomless pit of worthlessness. (In the Philippines, the only time we hear the word bottomless is connected with Iced Tea. You can drink 16 glasses and the waiter will still keep on pouring. It’s endless.) Deep down, we feel a nagging sense of inadequacy. We feel there’s something lacking in us. We feel that we’ve been measured and we’ve been found wanting.

You’ll see this everywhere you look. People are walking around carrying this bottomless pit of worthlessness inside them, and they’re looking for ways to fill this pit. And many people try to solve their worthlessness with three things: Work, Wealth, and Warmth.

Work: To fill this bottomless pit of worthlessness, some people work endlessly. They work in a frenzied pace. They work and forget their families and health and spiritual life.

Wealth: Others try to solve their worthlessness with wealth, filling their lives with material things. Cars. Gizmos. Houses. Brands.

Warmth: Others try to solve their worthlessness with warmth, getting people to like them no matter what the cost, making them people-pleasers and approval-addicts. They become co-dependents, trapped in enmeshed relationships. They lose their identity and have no boundaries.

Please know that Work, Wealth, and Warmth are wonderful things. They’re gifts from God. But they can NEVER fill up your bottomless pit of worthlessness.

John Had Everything And Yet…

I read a true story about a student named John who never had a grade lower than A in his entire 4-years in college. And John was about to graduate summa cum laude. But before graduating, the unthinkable happened: John killed himself.

This shocked the entire college. How could he do that?

John left a suicide note. In that note, he wrote, “I just couldn’t measure up to the standards of this world, perhaps in the next world I can do better.”

Why? This is the bottomless pit of worthlessness within him speaking.

What’s The Song You Hear In Your Head?

Believe me, I’ve met a lot of people who are plagued by this pervasive feeling of inadequacy. Inwardly, they hear the constant refrain, “There’s something wrong with you…” like a permanent LSS. (If LSS to you means Life in the Spirit Seminar, then that means you’re my age. LSS means Last-Song-Syndrome.)

Subconsciously, they feel they can never measure-up to these standards. They’ll never be beautiful enough. They’ll never be rich enough. They’ll never be successful enough. They’ll never be happy enough. They’ll never be holy enough.

Some of these people feel that no matter what they do, they’ll never be a great husband, or a great wife, or a great father, or a great mother.

This nagging feeling of inadequacy is the air that they breathe. It colors the way they look at themselves, the way they look at life, the way they look at the world.

I compare these people to a donkey…

1. Racing Donkey

Donkeys are stubborn. To make a donkey walk, all you have to do is dangle a juice, crunchy, red-orange carrot one foot away from its nose. The donkey sees it, smells it, seeks it, and off it goes, chasing after the carrot.

But he never can catch it. The donkey moves forward but the carrot moves forward too. Perplexed, he takes another step. But the carrot takes another step too. As the donkey moves faster, the carrot moves faster too.

That is a perfect picture of many people today.

I’ve been doing ministry for 30+ years. I’ve talked to thousands of people all over the world. Believe me, most people are like that donkey. We’re looking for our “carrot”, something to fill our bottomless pit of worthlessness.

But we can never chase it.

If Work, Wealth, and Warmth can never fill your bottomless pit of worthlessness, let me tell you the only thing that can.

But first, let me tell you about the second donkey…

2. Relaxed Donkey

This second donkey is a relaxed donkey.

Why? He has discovered that the carrot he was chasing was all the while with him. He was carrying it along!

Once he realized this, he relaxes.

So let me tell you now the only thing that can fill up your bottomless pit of worthlessness.

The only solution to worthlessness is Worth.

I can hear your reaction: “Bo, you’re nuts. Of course, worth is the solution to worthlessness. But how do you get that worth?”

That’s my point. You don’t get worth.

You already have it.

By the mere fact that you exist. By the fact that you’re alive. By the fact that you were created by God, you’re somebody! You’re special. You’re a treasure. You’re precious. You’re His masterpiece. You’re the crown of His creation. You’re His child. You’re His Prince and Princess. You’re His the love of His life.

You’re like the donkey chasing after a carrot that you’ve been carrying all along.

I repeat: You need some work to be happy. You need a level of wealth to be happy. You need a degree of warmth and relationships to be happy. But here’s my point: Even before you work, or get wealth, or get warmth—you’re already a person of GREAT worth.

Here’s the truth. There is no such thing as a bottomless pit of worthlessness. It’s an illusion. What you think is a bottomless pit of worthless is actually a bottomless pit of WORTH! Because you already possess the intrinsic worth imputed by God to your soul.

Make This Discovery And You’ll Relax

This is true happiness: When you discover that what you’ve been looking for—searching in distant lands and faraway planets—was actually in your heart all along!

I repeat. The bottomless pit of worthlessness is fake. It’s not true. Because you’re a human being, a child of God, created in His image, you are a bottomless pit of great worth.

This is an incredible discovery. Unless you make this life-changing discovery, you’ll never enjoy true peace in your soul. You’ll never have true rest, true contentment, true happiness in your life. You’ll always be searching, seeking, looking, and longing for something. You’ll always be trying to fill the emptiness of your heart with stuff: New clothes. Jewelery. Popularity. Money. Achievements. Fans.

Here’s the truth: Everything you want is already within you.

You might say, “Bo, that’s not true. I don’t have what I want. What I want right now is a new job,” or “a new house,” or “a new boyfriend” or “a new sexy body.”

But why do you want what you want? Why do you want that new job, or new house, or new boyfriend, or new sexy body?

If you search deeply within your soul, you’ll realize you want that thing because you think that that thing will increase your worth.

But there’s only one thing that you increase your worth.

That one thing is love.

Bottomline, you want love. Love is your biggest, deepest, greatest need. And you have all the love you need. God is within you. And the Bible says that God is love. So let me repeat—everything that you want is already within you.

Because right now, you’re already loved.

Performance-Based Parenting

But where does this bottomless pit of worthlessness come from?

Simple Answer: From parents.

Obviously, the answer is more complicated than that. There are many reasons. But for many people (not all), this is where our feelings of inadequacy come from.

How? Parents raise their kids by “Performance-Based Parenting.” What in the world is that?

Performance-Based Parenting is when the core message to their kids is, “I will love you only if you perform. I will be proud of you only if you perform. Your value and worth are based on your performance. If you don’t perform, I will think less of you. If you don’t perform, I will love you less.”

I’ve met a lot of parents who are like this. They want their kids to solve math problems by 2, play the piano by 3, write computer programs by 5, and pass the medical school by 12. They force their kids to enrol in painting class, swimming class, gymnastics class, Mandarin class, and violin class all at the same time.

These parents go ballistic when their kids fail an exam. They go hyper when their kids have catsup on their shirt.

Another sign that your parenting is Performance-Based? If the most common line you say when you’re angry at your kids is, “You embarrass me! What will others say if they see you fail? If you’re a bad child, they’ll say I’m a bad parent!”

Parents Pass On Their
Bottomless Pit Of Worthlessness

Fact: These parents want their kids to perform because they want to perform as parents. Kids that are racing donkeys have parents who are also racing donkeys. Kids have a bottomless pit of worthlessness because their parents have one too. In fact, they merely inherited it from them. (And guess where these parents got their bottomless pit of worthlessness? From their parents too.)

Hey, I’m not saying that parents shouldn’t encourage their kids to excel or to reach their full potential or to work hard. We should!

But our core message to our kids should be, “I love you for being you. I’m happy you’re you. Before you do anything good, you’re already a fantastic person. I’m already proud of you. I encourage you to give your best NOT to win my love for you. That’s a done deal. You already have my love. I want you to give your best as a way of loving yourself and being who you truly are.”

If you have a kid, let me give you a very important tip…

Say “I Love You” At Odd And Unexpected Times

I love telling my kids “I love you” all the time. But I see to it that I don’t say those words after they “perform”. (I say other words like “That’s a nice drawing,” or “You sang so well,” or “You did great…”) But I say “I love you” to them in the most odd and unexpected times. Sometimes, when we’re in bed, about to sleep, I tell them, “Do you know how much I love you?” Or when we’re taking our morning walk, I squeeze his little hand and say, “I’m so proud that you’re my son.”

The opposite of Performance-Based Parenting is Presence-Based Parenting. My love for them isn’t connected to their Performance but to their Presence. By the mere fact that they’re my kids, that they’re alive, that they exist, that they’re created by God, they’re worthy of my love.

Let me clarify. Parents should teach their kids to love hard work. But to work hard not out of fear of worthlessness but out of love for one’s intrinsic worth.

By the way, religious leaders are parents too. Sadly, some religious leaders use “Performance-Based Parenting” too…

Skewed Religiosity

Religion can worsen this feeling of inadequacy. Religion can worsen your bottomless pit of worthlessness.

I know. I’ve been a religious leader for thirty plus years. And I have a confession to make. In the first decade of leading my little group, Light of Jesus, I had a very skewed spirituality. I was uptight, rigid, legalistic, and judgmental.

I never realized that my image of God was also uptight, rigid, legalistic, and judgmental. (Truth: We relate to others according to our image of God. Because we become the God that we worship.)

My life revolved around trying to fulfil very high spiritual expectations to gain God’s approval. Such as praying one hour a day, and reading the Bible one hour a day, and going to Mass everyday, and praying the Rosary everyday, etcetera… The list was endless.

Years later, I realized I had a “Performance-Based” spirituality. To feel worthy of God’s love, I had to do no sin, think only pure thoughts, be a good boy, and do my religious obligations….

If I failed any of these stringent requirements I set for myself, I felt God was shaking His head in disgust at me.

Learning To Relax In God’s Love

But for years, the real God was gently knocking into my heart. And He kept telling me, “No need to perform. Just relax in my love.” The radical idea was so foreign to me, I wondered if this was God at all. How dare He tell me to relax? How dare He say I was worthy of love even before I do anything good?

Slowly, I began to realize that God wasn’t uptight. Or rigid. Or legalistic. Or judgmental.

After three decades, I’m still learning how to relax in His love.

I’m still learning to follow God when He said, Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalms 46:10)

Here’s my unauthorized translation of this verse: God is saying, “Relax in my love you. You don’t need to impress me with your performance. I love you as you are. I believe in you. You’re a wonderful person.”

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

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101 Responses to “How To Enjoy Life More”

jewel, on May 28th, 2012 at 9:40 am Said:

thank you bro Bo! another great article to enlighten us..
Rochelle, on May 28th, 2012 at 9:45 am Said:

Thanks again bro. Bo for a very inspiring article this Monday morning…..God Bless you!
Rommel, on May 28th, 2012 at 9:52 am Said:

thank you for this article Bo…
Maine Ong, on May 28th, 2012 at 9:55 am Said:

This is so overwhelming and I couldn’t thank you more brother Bo. I needed a push and this is exactly what I am looking for. I hope you continue to inspire people who’s looking for their self worth! God bless you and your family
Mabie, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:02 am Said:

Thank you so much for a very inspiring article Kuya Bo. I feel much relaxed. Have a blessed ‘everyday’.
^___^..v
Alexander Villanueva Manipon, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:04 am Said:

Hi,

You always amazed my day by your teaching bro. Bo. I pray that God will continue to nourish your soul thru wisdom and knowledge for you to share it to us. I’m one of the reader of your site, and it helps me to be more open and understand the true meaning of being a Christian.
Jovs, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:06 am Said:

This blog is an answered prayer for what I’m going through now. Brother Bo you’ve always been my mentor, I love the books you published and I believe in it and follow it because I know you speak from God’s point of view. I can feel your sincerity. I thank the Lord that He created you and blessed you so you can share your light to us. I know God will grant my prayer to meet you soon so I can tell you how much you have helped me and how much you have change my life. I know I will. You’re one of the step that I take how I get to know Christ and I am so inlove with Him and I thank the Lord that I know Him better now. I now love the life that was given to me. It was a gift. I am a gift. God bless you more and more.
Elvin Peria, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:07 am Said:

Hi Bro Bo,

Thank you for this very inspiring article. While reading your article I was reminded of a comic from zenpencils (http://zenpencils.com/comic/the-dalai-lama-answers-a-question/).
Jinky, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:11 am Said:

Thank you so much Bo!

I thought that I haven’t been looking for my worth anymore. Yes, I already knew that God made me wonderful. However, it seemed like I I slowly forgot my worth in His eyes.

Thank you so much for reminding me that I’m beautiful and wonderful even before doing something.

Praise the Lord for creating us!
Elmer Zabala, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:12 am Said:

I’m inspired,truly amazing!
Thank you Lord!
Smiley, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:12 am Said:

Love this line, ‘Be Still and know that I am GOD’ , means to me - don’t worry or fear anything in this world, you have a Big GOD that you can count on..
Big Tnx again bro Bo for sharing this wonderful eye-opener article. I learned a lot. I am worthy. I am a child of GOD. Work, Wealth and Warmth - i have these already. No need to chase worthlessness! I am Worthy and JESUS loves me!!
Keep inspiring and informing us bro Bo..
GODBLESS us all!!! :d
Janny, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:12 am Said:

Thanks for never failing to “talk” to me, Father. Thank you, Bro. Bo!
Health Shop, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:12 am Said:

So true! We chase so many things and yet all that we ever need is love.
Elmer Zabala, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:13 am Said:

I’m inspired, truly amazing!
Thank you Lord!
Charles, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:15 am Said:

Thanks again for another wonderful article to brighten our day bro Bo….
Ma. Rhunna, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:32 am Said:

Dear BRO BO:

Before i read this article, there was an instance in my life when a special friend would always think that what were happening in his life were given by God for his shortcomings and for the sins he may have committed but i would like to tell him that what’s happening in our life are results or consequences of our choices in life for I believe that our GOD is a loving and merciful one that wouldn’t punish us for our sins … I believe that inspite of being a sinner HE continues to shower us HIS blessings and unconditional love until such time that we realize when to make straight of our path … this is how GOD works in my life …. HE GAVE ME ENOUGH TIME TO ASSESS MY FEELINGS AND THE PAINS I’VE GONE THROUGH WERE RESULTS OF MY WRONG DECISIONS … AND I NEVER THOUGHT OF THESE AS PUNISHMENT …. WITH ALL THE BLEESING I HAVE RECEIVED… I CAME TO REALIZED THAT HE WAS REALLY A LOVING AND UNDERSTANDING GOR… WHO NEVER GREW TIRED TO UNDERSTAND AND FORGIVE US…
Ever, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:40 am Said:

u r truly an inspiring man sir, love all ur articles… super duper worth reading. i’m sharing it with my friends too.. Keep writing… God bless us always
Ma. Rhunna, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:47 am Said:

I BELIEVED THAT OUR GOD UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN OUR HEART AND MIND ….AND WITH DEEP / SINCEREST PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING AND COMPASSION … HE FORGIVES ….

BRO BO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INSPIRING ARTICLES…. GOD BLESS
Doris, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:52 am Said:

awww. i felt truly loved by God. i used to serve passionately in a religious community myself and there came a point when i heard God telling me to stop. I stopped (a long while after He gave me that message). And during my rest, that’s when He revealed to me that my service is not done really out of love but out of trying to deserve His love. He told me the exact message of this article - I do not have to do anything to deserve His love.

Thanks for the affirmation and for being God’s megaphone Bro. Bo.
perla, on May 28th, 2012 at 10:58 am Said:

Thank you Bro Bo for this enlightening, inspiring, thought- and emotion provoking article. It made me reflect and realize what kind of parent I am… Keep writing and continue to inspire us…
jonicel, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:13 am Said:

Thank you again for a wonderful. just in time since i’m going go be a parent soon.
Ver, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:13 am Said:

this is exactly what i needed. thank you for your insipiring, encouraging and confidence-boosting words. God bless.
Jeff, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:14 am Said:

Amen to that!
sheeba, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:17 am Said:

Thank you again for the inspiring message. may God Bless You.
Angel, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am Said:

Good Day Bro. Bo !

I was about to make an important decision and I prayed that He enlightens me and so this article came out in my email…

God is truly amazing …

I’ll reflect on this before I finally make my decision…

Thank you very much !

More Blessings for your family !
CHONA CARDENAS, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:35 am Said:

I love this message, always inspiring, always speaks the reality, now I am learning….

thank you so much GOD
Den U, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:42 am Said:

Nice of you Brother Bo. Thank you.
I firmly believe this truth about God.

I may not have encountered extraordinary problems in life but I feel that I am getting worthless as time passes by. Now that I realize and sensed my purpose, I am now stirring to my direction 180 degrees. It is really difficult to redirect life with social pressures and limited resources right now but I have to take this first bold step. I hope I am right with my decision.

I just started reading a book and I hope some readers may find this book interesting.
The book is entitled Finding your own North Star claiming the life you were meant to be by Martha Beck.

I pick it hoping that it might help with my radical move if life.
Join the Trulyrichclub or subscribe to God Whispers by Bro Bo. God Whispers have ease perception about life.

I hope and pray that every person in the world will someday find the truth and the way and to live harmoniously with it.
Joanne Ponay, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:43 am Said:

Thank you so much Brother Bo.
aimee, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:44 am Said:

i love this article…!! thank you Bo.. ur always the best!!…..
Refren, on May 28th, 2012 at 12:12 pm Said:

Thanks Bro Bo, this article help me how be a good father to my two kids..
Roshinelle, on May 28th, 2012 at 12:28 pm Said:

this is a good one..it gives me this perspective about myself and it somehow gives me the push to discern my options and be able to have that courage to do it amidst the criticisms and limited resources…thank you for inspiring me.
God Bless us all!
cheryl, on May 28th, 2012 at 1:07 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo. Just in time when i am trying to find my self.. when i am already confused and doesnt really my worth in my community and the organization i am with that God sent me this article.. Indeed, God loves me very much..
che, on May 28th, 2012 at 1:09 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo. Just in time when i am trying to find my self.. when i am already confused and doesnt really know my worth in my community and the organization i am with that God sent me this article.. Indeed, God loves me very much..
Rio, on May 28th, 2012 at 1:10 pm Said:

Thank you Bro. Bo. I may not know how to relax too but I am positive that God will help me. I often do things to gain His approval because I believe that I do not deserve His unconditional love. Whenever I miss or forget some of the many prayers for the day (that I often pray), I feel guilty that God will not bless me with the things and requests I ask Him. And that He will get angry with me for being weak.

This article made me see things a little differently now. I wish you more blessings and more enlightening messages in the future.
Weng, on May 28th, 2012 at 1:33 pm Said:

I love reading all your articles..thank you so much Bro. Bo. for all your very enlightening messages.

More power!
Adelio M. Villegas, on May 28th, 2012 at 2:05 pm Said:

Thank You Bro Bo. This article really hit me. Many times a day, let’s announces to the world, “I am blessed, I am prosperous, I am extra ordinary, I am favored, I am worthy, I am rich in all aspect of my life, I am holy, I am the Beloved of God….God Bless Us All.
Noel V., on May 28th, 2012 at 2:50 pm Said:

Thank you bro. bo for this enlightening article you shared. You have been used by God to be the authority to touch many lives by your insights. God bless you always. I love contemplating on this repeatedly.
Krissi, on May 28th, 2012 at 3:46 pm Said:

Thank you so much Bro Bo for this inspiring message. So genuine and true. God’s love me as I am, I am deeply grateful and blessed. Thanks for reminding me again and again and again kuya Bo. Godbless po ^_^

Regards,
Krissi
LeeYan, on May 28th, 2012 at 3:51 pm Said:

I will be still and know you are God. I praise and thank you Lord God that your genuine love for us is not based with our performance, status and wealth but simply because you love us with all your mind, body and soul.

Thank you Bro. Bo for being such a god’s gift and blessing to everybody that through you and your wonderful articles/messages define that our God is really Great!

God bless you and your family.
Jon, on May 28th, 2012 at 4:17 pm Said:

All I can say is… alleluiah! This is what I need… God loves me no matter what.

Thank you bro. bo! God bless you and your family more and more than you can ever imagine!
Maritess Valencia, on May 28th, 2012 at 4:27 pm Said:

Bro Bo is a modern-day spiritual doctor; he diagnosis well today’s prevalent illness: accute self-worth deficiency or whatever you may call it. Thanks bro bo for putting everything into words, at least the culprit is unmasked ha-ha.. PARENTS! Well I love my parents, we all do, but it’s time we correct the wrong practice, we can start right here and right now. We can be a parent to anyone by affirming that person how wonderful or beautiful or loveable he or she is, for all we know that person craves for that affirmation all his life… many many thanks brother bo!
Regen De Guzman, on May 28th, 2012 at 4:30 pm Said:

Thanks for the very inspiring message Brother Boo
jhan, on May 28th, 2012 at 4:56 pm Said:

thanks bro! this article is so inspiring… tnx for reminding me that God Loves me! all these years, i’ve never felt loved and i felt unworthy… i have many insecurities and despite all the achievements i had, deep inside me, i’m sad and lonely… continue to inspire thru your blogs…tnx so much! god bless you & your family….
jake zabala, on May 28th, 2012 at 5:47 pm Said:

I will not be surprised if this topic will become one of the best seller Book (if ever)

ill wait for this topic to become a Book..

I’ve learned how to love myself more so that i can love more and give more to other people..

Thanks dadi Bo.
bong florendo, on May 28th, 2012 at 6:05 pm Said:

wow! had so many realizations after reading this! thank much bro. bo… very inspiring!
Lou, on May 28th, 2012 at 7:27 pm Said:

Thanks a bunch Bro. Bo. God bless
Francis, on May 28th, 2012 at 9:00 pm Said:

Thanks for this long-winding essay (of about 8 pages), which however, fails to communicate the central truth, and the only solution to human emptiness –- namely that, “Our hearts are restless (empty), until they rest in Christ Jesus”!

A religious leader of 30+ years, but one who doesn’t know the secret of true meaning in life, or one who fears to communicate it, not to alienate a section of his audience? Come on Bo, never be ashamed of Christ. Communicate Him to a lost, empty and hurting world. What spiritual value is in a spiritually dead (unregenerate) soul that should make it feel adequate, complete and satisfied?

No matter how much our parents love us, and no matter how much we love our children, as long as we are without Jesus, we are lost; and this is the root of all emptiness of soul.
Jayson, on May 28th, 2012 at 9:13 pm Said:

Very well said Bro. Bo. Another inspiration to all mankind. All the best Brother. May God Bless You always. Continue enlightening this world, through HIS Glory. Hoping to visit our province someday.
Romeo, on May 28th, 2012 at 9:50 pm Said:

Thank you Bro Bo, this is a nice gift to me and my family on my birthday. God bless.
sonny, on May 28th, 2012 at 11:14 pm Said:

Thanks for this inspiring piece!
ren, on May 29th, 2012 at 12:08 am Said:

its nice to know those things.. thanks bro Bo. God Bless
joy, on May 29th, 2012 at 12:43 am Said:

thank you for the timely reminder!
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Rowell, on May 29th, 2012 at 2:41 am Said:

Thanks bro. Bo its what i need… God bless.
joey, on May 29th, 2012 at 4:31 am Said:

GOD Bless you more and more.. Thanks Bro. Bo!
Sonny, on May 29th, 2012 at 9:37 am Said:

Salamat po muli sa mensahe. We need this kind reminder from time to time! God bless po Bro Bo and staff!
liza, on May 29th, 2012 at 12:43 pm Said:

We become the God that we worship.
Be still and know that I am God.
God bless, Bro. Bo.
mary, on May 29th, 2012 at 1:02 pm Said:

thanks bro.Bo, this is very comforting and assuring! God Bless you all the more!
Letty, on May 29th, 2012 at 3:31 pm Said:

Thanks brother Bo for this inspirational message…Its an eye-opener for us parents
PeñaRUNzi, on May 29th, 2012 at 3:50 pm Said:

It’s always nice to know that I am loved! God bless you, Bro. Bo!
Iza, on May 29th, 2012 at 3:54 pm Said:

Thank you!!! I was always a Racing Donkey… but now, I would like to be a Relaxed Donkey Thanks Bro Bo
maris, on May 29th, 2012 at 4:56 pm Said:

Bro. Bo:

Thank you for another inspiring article. The Holy Spirit is always with you because every time I have a question in my mind, you had the answer. Every time I have a problem your article is always on time.

Thank you very much for coming into my life. I am always teary eyed in reading your article.

Please include me in your prayers always. More power… *.*
obet, on May 29th, 2012 at 5:12 pm Said:

ei Francis, I think Bro. Bo did not fail to communicate Jesus in this article as I have felt it myself. Though not mentioned directly (Jesus), he mentioned love and God’s love in a way that our worthiness all starts there.

And the greatest word to ascribe Jesus is Love.

Clear and simple.
tin, on May 29th, 2012 at 7:39 pm Said:

thanks bro.bo..it’s all in the mind and in our hearts:)
funke olutoye, on May 29th, 2012 at 11:38 pm Said:

Hi Bro BO, I am so bless by this message.The Lord will increase your annointing in jESUS name.
AMEN pst Funke
Ric / Life N Canvas, on May 30th, 2012 at 6:51 am Said:

Love is your biggest, deepest, greatest need. And you have all the love you need. God is within you. And the Bible says that God is love. So let me repeat—everything that you want is already within you. —- Love that statement! Thank you Bro. Bo for sharing!!
batiriday, on May 30th, 2012 at 7:33 am Said:

THank you so much Tito Bo, this is very inspiring. God bless you and your family more!
rodeth sarga mojana, on May 30th, 2012 at 10:50 am Said:

Thanks for the very inspiring message…now i know how much my worth…..God bless
Bing, on May 30th, 2012 at 11:46 am Said:

Thank you Bro Bo. Another wonderfully written article. An eye-opener as always. I’m a new parent and I am thankful I get to read this. I hope and pray that I will be able to practice the “Presence-Based Parenting”….
Belen, on May 30th, 2012 at 1:55 pm Said:

Thanks again for this wonderful article. I am loved by God always!
GRACE C.C ASTILLO, on May 30th, 2012 at 2:37 pm Said:

Hi Bro. Bo,

Its a very good and informative article…. I just realized that most of the time I practice a performance-based parenting.
xam, on May 30th, 2012 at 5:42 pm Said:

Bakit lagi kitang ini-inspired ni Brother Bo?

kasi SANCHEZ sya!

You are the great gift coming from the good GOD…!
Beatrice CHARLES, on May 31st, 2012 at 8:40 am Said:

MERCI BO !
TA LETTRE EST PROFONDE ET INSPIREE DE L’ESPRIT SAINT.
ELLE VA LOIN DANS LE MONDE POUR TOUCHER LES COEURS !
thines, on May 31st, 2012 at 11:30 am Said:

very timing naman ng email mo Bro Bo…

You need some work to be happy. You need a level of wealth to be happy. You need a degree of warmth and relationships to be happy. But here’s my point: Even before you work, or get wealth, or get warmth—you’re already a person of GREAT worth.

ive been thinking pa naman to find another job outside… coz i feel not worthy w/ my status right now.. but there you are… making me think twice in that matter.. thanks still for your guidance…. God will guide me, i’m sure… thanks for being there to share a good thoughts…
Leonadel Pavia Carlos, on May 31st, 2012 at 3:17 pm Said:

Kuya Bo, maraming salamat sa article mo.
Truly amazing. I know God loves me. and thanks for reminding it again

Medyo busy na din ako ngayon kaya now ko lang nabasa itong article mo. Well Im so happy.
Salamat, Kuya Bo. More inspirational message. I knew God will keep you safe and sound and a blessing to everyone.
To God be all the glory. ú
Bridgettes, on June 1st, 2012 at 6:22 am Said:

Hi Brother Bo,

Thank you. Just thank you. I am also writing right now. I am so fascinated with your work that I want to write about how God has enlightened me so I feel this great joy inside without any conditions. I love letting my friends know how lucky we are that we were even born in this world. So, thank you. You’re one of my greatest influences.
cess, on June 1st, 2012 at 2:55 pm Said:

hihi..galing galing!? way to go people..thanks..bro Bo!!love it=))))
aries, on June 1st, 2012 at 4:22 pm Said:

Thank you so much Brother Bo for enlighten us. You are great in delivering God’s word. More blessings to yuo and your family….
Dan Martin, on June 2nd, 2012 at 2:56 am Said:

Reminds me of Edward Lee, a product of unconditional love… failed a lot in school, very poor performance but still loved by his parents… and now he’s a billionaire. Wow!

Thanks Bo! God bless you!
Bong B, on June 2nd, 2012 at 9:12 am Said:

Dear Bro Bo,
this inspires me.I’m currently sick now getting better .God bless you always
kit navarro, on June 2nd, 2012 at 9:37 pm Said:

thanks Brod. Bo inspiring GODBLESS!
Alex, on June 3rd, 2012 at 3:36 am Said:

many thanks bro. bo for another inspiring article..God bless.
Mary, on June 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 pm Said:

Its true,everything is love….LOVE is the deepest cornerstone and burning life of ones human being…its the need that a children even the adults need to exist..because when you have I truly say you are at peace. for those parents out there,pls…pls…pls..show to your children your love even just a simple hug is a delight to their vein..that they can fill secure…it will be our strenght to face life even sometimes parents are busy..as long as you show us that your there and we can surely feel…as in feel..not just see or watch you passing by…thank you…
Diana, on June 4th, 2012 at 11:08 am Said:

You speak directly to my heart! what a gift! thank you for sharing your gift to all =)
sipit, on June 7th, 2012 at 7:53 am Said:

Hmm…what an eye-opening! That’s very true! Thanks for that wisdom, Bo! God bless you more!
Aryanne, on June 7th, 2012 at 6:02 pm Said:

in my 23 years of existence..
I always feel so lost and empty deep within..
that i was really in a bottomless pit of worthlessness..
anywhere i am finding myself.. because all i know was i am a coward, nobody would accept me as i am, sinful, shameful and all the bad things i can think of was all i see and thought of myself..
until i’ve read this article.. I can now change my perception of myself and that i could enjoy my life more…
i was so moved and touched by this article.. and i can’t thank God enough for letting Mr. Bo Sanchez inspire, motive and give his all, just to share his talents, his expertise, his life, his everything… thank you so so much sir!
blogadorg « Beyond That, on June 8th, 2012 at 9:57 pm Said:

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zeus, on June 12th, 2012 at 8:33 pm Said:

that is so true , you speak directly to my heart
Jazzmin Reolope, on June 13th, 2012 at 7:30 pm Said:

Thanks for this article Brother Bo.. Your sayings always inspire me..
Thessa Lore Tercera, on June 15th, 2012 at 11:42 am Said:

Hi Bo! Thank you for being an instrument of God. Thank you once again with this inspirational write-ups. It relaxes and awakens me that I am worthy because God made me so. It redirect my course towards enjoying more life and letting go. To God be the glory. God bless!
Lea, on June 28th, 2012 at 9:32 am Said:

God always reminds me of His presence within me through you Bo. Thank you for being part of this very challenging part of my life.

God is within you!
kim, on June 29th, 2012 at 1:57 pm Said:

every time i read your inspiring and blessed blogs. i felt so loved. thank you very much. :)) i also forgot how our teacher let us believe that we are dumb and he is the one!
Bo Sanchez' Truly Rich Club, on June 30th, 2012 at 7:13 pm Said:

Amen!
dave House, on July 3rd, 2012 at 1:25 pm Said:

Thank you brother for this inspiring article..

god bless..
Jadedheart, on July 5th, 2012 at 12:26 am Said:

Ouch!! Im bitten!
I grew up with guardians and parents based on performance….i still brought it to this day…. I performed well in my job just to obtained an approval from my boss. I felt dissapointed when he don’t appreciate my work.
Thank u bro bo…hope ul Never cease to inspire us!!!
jony mesina, on July 9th, 2012 at 8:43 am Said:

thank you bo…
now i know what gods plan
and i will be still and know you are god..
houseandlot, on July 16th, 2012 at 1:41 pm Said:

tanks Bo for the very inspiring article .. i was very amazed while reading your article .
sam, on July 18th, 2012 at 4:48 pm Said:

thank you bro. bo in every article i learned God bless…
Madhel, on July 20th, 2012 at 3:49 pm Said:

Thank you Brother Bo for a inspiring article.

I learned so much because of this article.
PhilHouseandLot, on July 29th, 2012 at 8:23 pm Said:

Thanks a lot bo. and thank you so much Lord. For now on I trust your plans for me.
hotels in subic, on August 14th, 2012 at 2:55 pm Said:

Relax in GOD’s Love.

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