Your mantra for the week: “Abundance is everywhere… I can always claim my share.”
Everyone strives to be prosperous by pursuing numerous outer channels of prosperity. And yet many do not succeed in the pursuit of their goals because they are unaware that true prosperity comes from consciousness. Therefore, one’s first goal is to develop a prosperity consciousness.
Here are 10 suggestions:
1) Know that your supply comes from God, and all other sources are merely channels of Infinite Supply.
2) Know that earthly abundance comes from ideas, while remember that all thoughts, feelings and activities must support the idea.
3) Give what you can because as you fill a demand, supply must return to you increased and multiplied.
4) Stand, steady and stable, in the face of frustrations and challenging outer conditions.
5) Refuse to participate in pessimistic and poverty-laden talk.
6) Expand your world through increased use of your talents and abilities.
7) Help others prosper and succeed.
8) See to it that three areas of your life—your health, relationships and self-expression—are in order.
9) Get rid of clutter physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, including old religious beliefs that do not work, as well as all forms of superstition.
10) Tithe—this prosperity secret of the ages is the number one practice that will put you on the path of abundance and will meet your needs effortlessly and easily. You can then sincerely affirm, I am, prosperity.
Ivi’s ‘Journey’
Ivi Avellana-Cosio, a sister in my theater life through National Artists Lamberto and Daisy Avellana, who were my adopted tatay and nanay during those thespian years, opened an exhibit, “Journey: 50: Part 1: Work on Paper,” last week at Archivo 1984 Gallery (Warehouse 1, 2135 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City) to celebrate her golden anniversary in the professional art scene.
The gallery, put up by Marti Magsanoc and partners a few years ago, is doing so well in promoting Philippine art. Marti, a son of the late Inquirer editor in chief Letty Magsanoc, is also a successful radiation oncologist.
Ivi’s “Journey” features drawings, paintings on paper, prints and photographs from the 1960s to the present. Her fans filled the gallery to the brim, with congratulations coming from all directions.
Her body of work has proven that artistry is in the DNA of the Avellanas. Not to mention, the fact that she is also married to another well-known artist, Allan Cosio, who was milling around with guests at the event, showing his total support for his youthful looking wife.
You may join Ivi’s “Journey” until May 17.
Master Vision
And with all the art shows going on in the Philippines, including Sanso’s at Alliance Française, art enthusiasts might be interested in visiting an eye center called “Master Vision” in a little town in the Visayas.
Old music in New World
Last week at the grand ballroom of New World Makati, the Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines (JSSP), which celebrates annually with a gala concert, invited Manila’s glittering personalities to fulfill its mission of promoting love for music, dance and the arts.
The event also underscored the close cultural ties between the Republic of Austria and the Philippines, which included extending financial assistance to cultural, charitable and religious organizations.
Three generations of Strauss
People always look forward to listening to the legendary music of Johann Strauss, who, unfortunately, lived only to 45 and succumbed to scarlet fever. But his music lives on through his waltzes, most importantly the “Radetzky March.”
Moreover, his three sons Johann, Josef and Eduard also became composers, writing waltzes, light music, polkas and dances. Johann Strauss III, his grandson, continued the tradition but was better known as a conductor.
Memories of Vienna
The invocation was led by the well-loved Virginia Lane in a striking red ensemble.
JSSP chair Fortune Ledesma welcomed guests in a beautiful aqua lace gown, while Agnes Huibonhoa, in a backless white number, acknowledged sponsors like New World Makati, Lane Moving and Storage, BMW, Oishi and Titania Wine Cellar.
JSSP president Olga Martel, as usual dressed to the nines in her beaded fuchsia serpentina gown, cited the group’s mission and vision.
The ladies brought out the best of their jewelry to adorn their elegant gowns, and the gentlemen donned their tuxedos and elegantly embroidered formal barong.
The brilliant red roses amidst golden caryatids brought back memories of the Golden Concert Hall at the Musikverein in Vienna. Black satin draped the round tables with rose petals to simulate the colors of the Austrian flag.
Maestro Ruggero Barbieri conducted the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, which performed pieces by Austrian composers and some by the Italians.
To highlight the evening, soprano Rachelle Gerodias and tenor Randy Gilongo sang well-liked arias which enchanted the audience.
Prominent guests
Very visible amongst the guests were Washington SyCip, Art Panganiban, Margie MoranFloirendo and Cory Quirino.
Marivic Vazquez and Serla Russell were inducted as new JSSP members.
Rupert and Tina Jacinto joined the two tables of Marissa Fenton. The statuesque Babette Aquino Benoit, who was in town for a visit, sat with Moroccan Ambassador Mohamed Rida El Fassi, Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno and his lovely Agnes, Rustan’s CEO and president Nedy Tantoco, Peter Jentes and the gorgeous DJ Lopez with cousin Mario Katigbak.
“Yes, don’t you see the similarity, especially our aquiline noses?” Mario quipped.
Seen enjoying the night’s festivities were Israeli Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau and the always lovely Lizia Lu, Ambassador Maria Cristina Derckx of the Netherlands, Danish Ambassador Jan Top Christensen, Ambassador from Sri Lanka, the charming Aruni Ranarajah, and no less than US Ambassador Sung Kim.
Program emcee was Johnny Litton, whose enthusiasm and energy has never waned. What a wonderful night of old music in New World Makati, hinting that the Strauss waltzes will live on forever.
Congratulations to JSSP!
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