FOR THE LIFE OF MARK
Because one lifetime is not enough for all my hobbies.
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Because one lifetime is not enough for all my hobbies.
It wasn’t just a beach day. It was witnessing a miracle in motion. My friend Sam, a successful businessman with everything the world could offer, went into the water not to chase more but to surrender it all to Christ. Watching him rise again wasn’t just powerful, it was personal. It reminded me that real success isn’t about achievement, but about finding peace in the One who never leaves.
I’m a filmmaker and photographer who values authenticity, so I’ve always been cautious about AI. When I attended the NAS Summit in Bangkok, it wasn’t about Nas, but about keeping an open mind to learn from creators who are using AI responsibly. I met inspiring Filipino and international storytellers, saw Thailand step up as a creative hub, and walked away with lessons I’ll carry forward. As a friend reminded me, it’s always about “eating the meat and throwing the bones.”
For me, recharging means vanishing into the wild like a dodgy Wi-Fi signal. When I need to recharge, I head straight for nature. As a photographer, I see every beach, forest, and mountain as part of God’s art collection. Out there, it is easier to slow down, breathe, and remember who is really in control.
Here is something I have learned over the years. You cannot enter a new place like a king waiting for a red carpet reception. No confetti. No choir. No spotlight. If you want community, you must participate in building it. You cannot stand in the corner waiting for someone to rescue you from your own silence. You show up, you talk to people, you engage, you ask questions, you build relationships like someone who actually wants them.
We are adults. Friends are no longer assigned like groupwork partners in school. You build them.