About

I am Manu Michael SDB, originally from Malom (a small village) in Kerala (God’s own Country), India. I have a passion for building friendship.

Being a Salesian Religious (SDB- Salesians of Don Bosco) I love reading, writing, learning new skills as often as I can and above all being with the young. I am always and everywhere moved by the presence of youth, the immanence possibility and potency.

My blog (manusdb.wordpress.com) is a place where, faithful, teachers, students, youth and like minded people from across the world can come and take something positive away. Whether it be a lump of inspiration, finding new friends, some material for youth animations or a short note on the happenings in and around me.

Internet being the new playground of young I find meaning in sharing what I have in the best way I can. My goal is to create a network where others can take inspiration from and share your thoughts and ideas. I love collaborating with as many readers and followers as best as possible. If you have any questions and suggestions please contact me here.

I strongly believe ‘If I do not stand for something I will fall for everything.’ So I do stand for human dignity and justice in the society by means of love, non-violence and dialogue

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Josefine Grimm - Blenk September 21, 2014 at 9:19 pm

Hi, you left me a comment at my blog http://josefinegrimmblenk.com saying that you ‘don’t get head and tails of SEO’. I’m not sure what that means but if by that you mean you don’t understand it and if you want more information because it interests you, then let me know. 🙂

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1. Manu Michael sdb September 21, 2014 at 9:21 pm
  
  Hi
  Josefine i am really intrested in knowing about it
  
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  1. Josefine Grimm - Blenk September 21, 2014 at 9:28 pm
    
    Ah ok. Good to hear! 🙂 So what exactly is it that you didn’t understand about it? Do you have a specific question? Just to narrow it down so I know where to start. Feel free to connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josefinegrimmblenk.fanpage and you can answer there if you don’t want it all on your About Me Page 😛
    
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shakeclouds September 23, 2014 at 12:07 pm

Hey! very nice blog, thank you for following shakeclouds 🙂

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1. Martha L Shaw September 23, 2014 at 8:59 pm
  
  Nice to meet you! Thanks for following my blog and blessings in your journey toward ordination!
  
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  1. Manu Michael sdb September 23, 2014 at 9:22 pm
    
    Thanks a lot Please do keep me in your prayers
    
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billtonnis September 23, 2014 at 8:11 pm

Thanks for the follow! Peace and blessings!

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shakeclouds September 24, 2014 at 8:28 pm

Hi! thank you very much for following 🙂

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n2pax September 28, 2014 at 10:08 pm

We are all seekers. Excellent insight! Thought- provoking!

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1. Manu Michael sdb September 28, 2014 at 10:11 pm
  
  i am glad that it inspired you, do visit again, thank you
  
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The Crazy Crone September 28, 2014 at 10:10 pm

Hi, Thanks for liking my post and for following my blog. Your posts are really interesting, I’m not into conventional religion as such, might as well be honest, as my time in a Catholic Convent as a child well and truly put me off formal religion. Nevertheless, I aspire to following a spiritual life, with kindness and respect to all beings, so I imagine we’re both following the same goals along different paths. Good luck with your ordination.

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1. Manu Michael sdb September 28, 2014 at 10:15 pm
  
  thank you for your nice words
  i too am not for the rigidity of religion and its negative effects, for me its a means to love and serve the common people… truly we are thinking alike
  thanks for following my blog
  
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dave September 29, 2014 at 3:46 am

Thank you, Manu, for your interest in Gwichyaa Zhee.

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1. Manu Michael sdb September 29, 2014 at 9:56 am
  
  thanks for the comment and the visit
  
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Mary September 29, 2014 at 9:20 pm

Thank you for following my blog! I hope it brings you a bit of inspiration as your continue your jounrey through the seminary and on to the priesthood. I write because our parish priest needed some inspirational “filler” for our parish bulletin. His creative idea put me on the path to writing. Here I am, one blog, three devotionals and a few kids’ books later! Just think of what you will -and already are- inspiring others to do!

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1. Manu Michael sdb September 29, 2014 at 9:37 pm
  
  it is a wonderful and great work that you are doing through your blog….thanks for you comments and encouragement.. the greatest support shall be the prayers!!! Thanks
  
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  1. Mary October 2, 2014 at 12:54 am
    
    Thank you! My prayers will continue!
    
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  2. Manu Michael sdb October 2, 2014 at 9:23 am
    
    thank you
    
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stockdalewolfe September 30, 2014 at 2:41 am

Thank you so much for the follow. I know of the Salesians through mass cards I have purchased. Many blessings for your chosen path!

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1. Manu Michael sdb September 30, 2014 at 9:17 am
  
  thanks for your nice words and the follow
  
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texicana2013 October 1, 2014 at 10:43 pm

Thanks for following my blog. God bless you richly!

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 1, 2014 at 10:44 pm
  
  thank you and God bless
  
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2. Manu Michael sdb October 2, 2014 at 9:29 am
  
  thanks for the visit and the comment
  
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deshannonspeaks October 2, 2014 at 12:41 am

Thank you for following me. For someone who’s just starting out it means a lot. Humbled.

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 2, 2014 at 9:25 am
  
  it is nice to support others!!!
  
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Christina October 2, 2014 at 6:42 pm

Thank you for following crucesignatiblog. May God bless you abundantly! 🙂

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 2, 2014 at 11:39 pm
  
  thanks for your visit
  
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advocacine October 5, 2014 at 10:29 am

Hi! Thanks for following my blog… I used to teach in a school run by Salesian brothers here — Don Bosco Technical School…It was fun. Enjoyed my time with the kids then. Now am focusing on making films for sped children…and pwd’s..

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 5, 2014 at 1:14 pm
  
  hi i am so happy to have met you, may your good work bear much fruits
  
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  1. advocacine October 8, 2014 at 7:48 pm
    
    Thank you… Am currently working with talented Deaf persons on a short film that will showcase their talent. Best regards!
    
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  2. Manu Michael sdb October 9, 2014 at 11:13 am
    
    all the Best
    
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ngobesingromanus October 6, 2014 at 1:40 am

Hi Manu! I am delighted to be here. Thanks for liking my post. I like Catholic Priests. Look forward to when you shall be ordained/

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 6, 2014 at 6:00 pm
  
  Thanks for nice wishes and the follow, hope to hear form you more inspiring tips…thanks
  
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mzpresser October 6, 2014 at 2:13 am

Thanks for the follow and looking forward to reading your blog. May the Lord bless your beautiful journey 🙂

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 6, 2014 at 10:55 am
  
  thanks for the comment and the follow, God Bless
  
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2. Manu Michael sdb October 6, 2014 at 5:57 pm
  
  Thanks for the beautiful words and the visit. God Bless
  
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fotinimakri October 22, 2014 at 11:24 pm

Great people have said that the action reveals what people think. So true! Not words only actions. Nice to meet you. Lovely blog. 🙂

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 22, 2014 at 11:28 pm
  
  thanks for your visit and the comments…
  
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Trevor October 24, 2014 at 12:19 am

Very nice blog! Thanks for the visit and the follow. 🙂

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clarefcj October 25, 2014 at 1:13 pm

Thanks Manu…I’m praying for you.

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 25, 2014 at 6:29 pm
  
  thanks for the prayers
  
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Yemie October 25, 2014 at 11:07 pm

Holla Manu, just came by your mail sitting pretty in my box! Dunno how you found me but am mighty glad you did! Thanks so much for the follow, I ‘ppreciate! Love your ‘About’ page and am absolutely fascinated by your persona! Will love to learn more, so this is me following right back and saying a very big thanks to you! Kudos bruv! LOL

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 27, 2014 at 12:11 pm
  
  Hi Yemie…nice to hear from you, thanks for the nice words and the follow
  
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snowgood October 26, 2014 at 3:02 am

Hi there, Glad to meet another Christian on wordpress. If you’re passionate about Jesus and will faithfully share the scriptures I’m sure God will bless your work.

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 26, 2014 at 10:38 am
  
  Thank you
  
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Patricia Ann October 26, 2014 at 3:48 am

Thank you for the follow. You drew me to your blog, what drew you to mine?

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1. Manu Michael sdb October 26, 2014 at 10:32 am
  
  Hi Patricia Ann
  It was wonderful to read the short and thought provoking writings of yours…
  
  thanks for the Visit
  
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theoress November 12, 2014 at 11:17 am

Glad to have found your page.

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1. Manu Michael sdb November 12, 2014 at 11:20 am
  
  thanks…
  
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Megan November 13, 2014 at 2:09 am

Thanks for stopping by and following my blog! Looking forward to reading more of yours! Blessings 🙂

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1. Manu Michael sdb November 14, 2014 at 9:23 pm
  
  thanks for the nice words…
  
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betternotbroken November 13, 2014 at 5:49 am

Thank you for following my blog, I wish you much continued success with yours!

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Terese November 15, 2014 at 6:47 am

Manu, thank you for stopping by to read and follow Hope For Today. May God continue to bless you as you bless others. Shalom!

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1. Manu Michael sdb November 15, 2014 at 9:58 am
  
  thanks for the comment and the follow
  
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ayokaolabisi November 23, 2014 at 11:03 pm

Hi Manu,
Thank you for following my blog.
Your blog is quite nice.
Blessings
Ayoka

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1. Manu Michael sdb November 24, 2014 at 10:58 pm
  
  thanks and God Bless
  
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bonnevivantelife December 11, 2014 at 8:13 pm

Thank you for following my blog! Glad to have found yours!

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Tokoni O. Uti February 14, 2015 at 7:08 pm

Hello!

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Edwin Ronald Lambert May 17, 2017 at 5:46 pm

Hello Manu, I’m from Kerala too. I’m from Aluva. It’s so nice to meet you. Hope we could get along. Loved all your works here. Looking out for more. 🙂

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1. Manu Michael sdb May 20, 2017 at 10:30 am
  
  Great Edwin nice to have met you….
  
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  1. Edwin Ronald Lambert May 20, 2017 at 6:36 pm
    
    Nice to have met you too. 🙂
    
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