Celebrity mom and businesswoman Neri Miranda shared on social media an update on starting a new journal earlier this year. But this time, it revolves on spirituality and personal growth — a more intimate and reflective side of her journey.
In a recent social media post, Neri gave her followers a glimpse of the new pages she’s been filling with thoughts, prayers, and reflections. “Early this year, I started another journal… this time, spiritual,” she said.
Neri started the spiritual journal earlier this year. She begins with writing Bible verses, reflecting on their significance later on. She describes it as a reminder to herself that everything will be alright.
“Nag-umpisa ako sa mga Bible verses. Sinusulat ko, tapos tinatry kong intindihin kung ano ba talaga ang gustong sabihin ni Lord doon. Parang reminder sa sarili ko na… magiging maayos din ang lahat,” she shared.
Neri revealed that aside from Bible verses, she also started adding verses from other religions, saying that it was such a nice feeling to learn how they find peace, hope, and kindness.
“Pero habang tumatagal, naglagay din ako ng verses mula sa ibang relihiyon.. nagstart na ako sa Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism... may ma-suggest pa ba kayo?,” she asked. “At ang sarap pala sa pakiramdam na matutunan mo kung paano rin nila hinahanap ang peace, hope, at kindness sa mundo.”
She described her journey as a safe space for her to reconnect with her faith and set intentions aligned with her spiritual path. “Iba-iba man ang tawag natin sa Diyos, pero pare-pareho tayong umaasa. Pare-pareho tayong naghahanap ng liwanag kapag ang bigat na,” she explained.
Whenever she feels troubled or uncertain, Neri turns to her journal, searching for verses that speak to her heart. “Kaya tuwing may hindi maganda akong nararamdaman, naghahanap ako ng verse na parang sagot sa tanong ng puso ko,” she added.
Her journal carries the meaningful title “Between Pain and Promise: Letters from Heaven When Faith is Tested” — though she also loves calling it “When You’ve Done All You Can… and in the Waiting, I Found God.”
Her title changes daily, based on what she is currently going through. She shared that she has too many different titles to choose from, depending on what she feels, from days full of pain to days enriched with hope.
It is Neri‘s wish that one day, when her journal is complete, it will reach others who are struggling — those who feel tired, hurt, or lost but still hold on to faith. “At kung sakaling matapos ko ‘tong journal na ‘to, sana makarating siya sa mga taong kagaya ko... ‘yung mga napagod, nasaktan, pero pilit pa ring naniniwala na magiging okay din ang lahat,” she said. “Kasi baka, tulad ko, kailangan din nila ng kaunting paalala mula sa taas.”
It can be recalled that it was in November 2024 when Neri went through one of the darkest moments in her life – being detained and arrested on charges of 14 counts of violation of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC) and syndicated estafa.
Almost a year after, she continuously made efforts to heal from her trauma and move on, with the support of her husband and singer-songwriter Chito Miranda, along with their 3 children.
Aside from journaling, she also shares updates on her social media accounts with inspiring stories to tell.
“Hugs Ms Neri Miranda. I really like you. Simple at napaka praktikal sa buhay,” a fan wrote. “tama ka mam neri, you inspire me, thank you for your reminders na need ko pa rin pala unahin kahit paminsan-minsan yung mga bagay na nagpapasaya sa akin/sa ating mga stay-at-home moms,” another fan added.
Neri continues to find healing in the simple joys of life whether it be by being present with her family, planting and gardening, or caring for her poultry farm.
Should Neri‘s journal ever be published, it would be her second book. It can be recalled that her debut book, “Wais na Misis: The Wise Homemaker” was released in November 2023 under Penguin Books. It contains practical tips and life lessons that Neri has learned through her own experiences.
by Alyana Cabuhat De Guzman