The Great Designer

When I was a child, I wanted to be a fashion/ramp model. Hahaha! It’s just that I wasn’t blessed with the height of a model, so here I am today…..an accountant.  But my passion in fashion did not stop there.  It’s still in my system and it’ll forever be there.  That’s basically the reason why I love to dress up.  Though I may not be blessed with the height that I’ve always wanted, I’m still thankful to God because I’m petite. I’m so lucky to have this kind of body structure because I can wear almost any kind of wardrobe that surely fits me. But it’s not just the dressing up thing, it’s more of the values that these dresses taught me…… The super elegant and expensive dress. I really like that beautiful and elegant dress. Everytime I see it displayed in a famous boutique, I imagine myself wearing it and I feel like I belong to a royal clan where I can have all the things that I want.  A princess who can have everything that an ordinary girl just couldn’t have.  But that was only a dream and fantasy.  I know, I can’t afford to buy that very expensive one.  No matter how much I wanted to have it, it can never be mine.  And so, despite the “panghihinayang”, I decided to let go of that elegant and expensive dress and looked for something less expensive yet elegant. I was so eager to have that kind of dress but it seems difficult to find one.  Admittedly, I wasn’t sure if I will be able  to find the kind of dress that I’m looking for.  Well, I did but it was already taken by another girl.  Still, I continued my search until such time that I decided to give up and once again let go.  Having such a hard time finding the dress that I want made me think.  What if I just settle for just a simple and ordinary one. I’m sure there are lots of them in the market and it won’t cost me much.  I was perfectly right!  I found a lot to choose from!  But having found those simple dresses without exerting much effort is of no challenge.   And so, I was not completely satisfied and happy. I bought one but still have this longing for a more special kind of dress. The one I bought is so common that I even saw different girls wearing exactly the same dress as I am!  This added to my disappointment.  There’s nothing special and unique about this dress that I can be proud of wearing!  After several months, I decided not to use it anymore.  I gave it to a friend who likes it very much.  I continued looking for that very elegant yet affordable dress that will perfectly fit me.  Along my journey, I found a lot of “factory sale” items. Despite the big discounts, I didn’t buy a single piece.  Why should I settle for less when I can afford to have a better one?  I’ve waited long enough and save much…..For a simple girl like me, it’s an investment that I don’t want put at stake. Again, I went on, with faith and hope….. I walk, walk and walk until I passed by at one of the well-known boutiques.  Without knowing it, I found myself entering the boutique and started fitting the most elegant dress I found in the display. It was made of a very fine and delicate imported materials, designed by the world’s greatest designer, weaved perfectly and fits as if it was created just for me. I felt so excited! Finally, I found what I am looking for. But my fate didn’t stop there, I looked at the tag price and it was on a 50% discount! The saleslady approached me wearing a bright smile and said, “ma’am it really fits you well”.  You know what?  That’s the only item ever made without replica. You’re lucky to have it!”  Oh!  I almost can’t believe that my search is over.  Now, I have the most elegant dress that I once dreamed of, even much better than the one I asked for and surely the best, that I couldn’t ask for more.

The lessons I’ve learned…….

Sometimes, we think that we have the best plan for our lives. We should have the diploma at the age of 20.   Have  MBA degree at the age of 23, a bride/wife at the age of 26, mother at the age of 27, climbing the corporate ladder at the age of 30 and so on, that oftentimes we fail to see God’s plan for us.  We continue to struggle and rely on ourselves without even consulting Him.  The super expensive and elegant dress — In our search for love, we found the person who seem to be like a star. No matter how hard we try, that person will never be ours.  We can only have them in our dreams and fantasies but they can never be real.  The less expensive yet elegant dress — In our search for love, we found someone who seem to be a good choice only to find out that his heart already belongs to someone else.   The “factory sale” items — In our search for love, we found persons who love us so much but we  just can’t reciprocate the love that they give us.  The simple and ordinary dress — In our search for love, we found someone who loves us  and we also love in return but the love is not enough to keep the relationship going.   The most elegant dress without replica. — In our search for love, we just have to be patient because no matter how long our journey is, there will be that special someone that God has prepared just for us.  He may not be perfect, but he’ll definitely be the best. We just have to trust and believe in the power of prayers. We just have to wait for the right time and place. God is not deaf to hear our prayers, He’s not blind to see our efforts and He’s not dead to feel the longing of our hearts.  God is the greatest designer of our lives and we are His greatest creatures.  We should learn to love ourselves first before we can give unconditional love to others. Love has a deeper meaning which is beyond human intelligence…..the ones who understand it are those who truly love… unconditionally.#CAL

God Bless Us All!!!!

By: Czhelle Moone ©