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BUY YOURSELF TIME"

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You may have read that children need to experience the consequences of their actions as soon as possible. And maybe you’ve heard that parents should be calm as they discipline children. In reality, you may not be able keep your cool and react right away.'Buy yourself time to calm down before you deal with the situation,'in my opinion and from experience. You can tell your child, 'Wow, bad decision. I need some time to figure out what I’m going to do about that.'  When your emotions are in check, express empathy for your child first, then deliver the consequences. Empathy gives your child room to connect his/her behavior to the outcome.

"I MUST AT LEAST TRY!"

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In June 1985, two British mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates made the first-ever climb of the West Face of the 21,000 foot snow-covered Siula Grande mountain in Peru. It was an exceptionally tough assault - but nothing compared to what was to come. Early in the descent, Simpson fell and smashed his right knee. Yates could have abandoned him but managed to find a way of lowering him down the mountain in a series of difficult drops blinded by snow and cold. Then Simpson fell into a crevasse and Yates eventually had no choice but to cut the rope, utterly convinced that his friend was now dead. In his subsequent book on the climb entitled "Touching The Void", Joe Simpson wrote: "As I gazed at the distant moraines, I knew that I must at least try. I would probably die out there amid those boulders. The thought didn't alarm me. It seemed reasonable, matter-of-fact. That was how it was. I could aim for something. If I died, well, that wasn't so surpr

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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If you have been living your life saying to yourself, “I will be happy when I have a better house,” “I will be happy when I get a job or promotion,” “I will be happy when the kids are through college,” “I will be happy when we have more money,” “I will be happy when I can travel,” or “I will be happy when my business is a success,” you will never have those things because your thoughts are defying the way love works. They are defying the law of attraction.  You have to be happy first, and give happiness, to receive happy things! It cannot happen any other way, because whatever you want to receive in life, you must give first! You are in command of your feelings, you are in command of your love, and the force of love will give back to you whatever you give out.

AN INSPIRING GUEST POST!

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"A novice went to Abbot Macarius seeking advice about the best way to please the Lord. "Go to the cemetery and insult the dead," said Macarius. The brother did as he was told. The following day, he returned to Macarius. "Did they respond?" asked the abbot. The novice said, "No, they didn't." "Then go to them and praise them." The novice obeyed. That same afternoon, he returned to the abbot, who again wished to know whether the dead had responded. "No," said the novice. "In order to please the Lord, behave as they do," said Macarius. "Pay no heed to the insults of men, nor to their praise; in this way, you shall forge your own path."" 

QUOTE FOR THE DAY

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WEEKEND HEALTH TIP! I SAY TOMATO!

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Tomato is a superstar in the fruit and veggie pantheon. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful cancer fighter. They are rich in antioxidant- also rich in Vitamin C.  The good news is that cooked tomatoes are also nutritious, so use them in your meal this weekend and everyday! Tomatoes can also reduce risk of asthma and chronic lung diseases. To enjoy the benefits, eat tomatoes everyday! Happy weekend friends!

"...AN INSIDE THING"

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The real secret to finding true happiness is knowing who we are, what we want and what is important to us, personally! The simple truth is that there is not one universal path to happiness because every person is different and has different dreams, visions, needs etc. While for someone, it could be creating something and for another it's nurturing others. However, we are too often focused on the wrong goals because we listen to other people or the popular trends. If we spend our time and energy to really concentrate on our dreams, and shut out the distractions, and feel the happiness of knowing who we truly are from the inside, you will discover that you true happiness has absolutely nothing to do with anything external but internal! Happiness is an inside thing! 

REFLECTION

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When you fall in love with life, every limitation disappears. You break the limitations on money, health, happiness, and the limits of joy in your relationships. Fall in love with life, unleash the power within you, and you will become unlimited and invincible!

NO ONE IS INFERIOR.

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An old woman had two water cans, which were attached to a wooden stick, one in right side and one in left side. Each day she used to carry them over her shoulders and went down to the river, filled the cans, and walked back to her hut. The water can on the right side of the stick was fine and sturdy; when she arrived home it was always full. But the can on the left had a crack in it. By the time the woman arrived home, half the water was usually gone. The cracked water can always felt inferior to his partner. He was ashamed that he was cracked and wasn't able to hold the water. One day he turned to the woman and apologized for being defective.  The woman smiled gently and said, 'Did you think I didn't know that you had a crack, and water dripped from you? Look at the path from the river to my hut. Do you see all the beautiful flowers that are growing on the one side of the path? Those are the flowers that I planted there, that you watered every day as I

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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Everything in the universe is magnetic and everything has a magnetic frequency.  Your feelings and thoughts have magnetic frequencies too. Whatever you feel, whether good or bad, determines your frequency, and like a magnet you attract the people, events, and circumstances that are on the same frequency. What frequency are you on?

MY FAVOURITE DAY!

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If we strive to attend to the moment that we are in, we will find our lives much more full of meaning and substance. Some of my greatest moments have been those when I have stopped doing whatever I was doing so that I could just be. I stand in silence and listen. I listen to my breathing. I look at everything around me and consider how it is a part of who I am. I feel whatever is closest to me. I am alive! How about you? 

REFLECTION

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Today, and every day of our lives, we have the opportunity and ability to serve others with love and compassion, with authentic will and joy. And if we give ourselves a chance to try, perhaps we may find more love than we ever dreamt existed.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY

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SOME WORDS WORTH ELIMINATING FROM OUR USAGE!

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But ( replace with and... ) If ( replace with when... ) Should ( replace with could... ) You ( replace with I/we... ) Can't ( replace with can... ) Don't ( use action alternative...e.g. "don't put that there"/"please put that here",  "don't yell @ me"/"please speak gently to me". Sounds familiar? Remember that the words we speak reveals how well or sick our mental state is- and as such charts the course of our lives! 

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HAPPY 2017 FRIENDS!

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Gratitude is an attitude that hooks us up to our source of supply. And the more grateful you are, the closer you become to your MAKER, to the Architect of the universe, to the spiritual core of your being. It is a phenomenal lesson. So in this 2017, be a gratitude freak. Because as they say, your gratitude determines your altitude. You can't be genuinely grateful and remain small; it is only a matter of time! Have an extraordinary year! 

WHY YOU SHOULDN'T STOP LEARNING!

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Someone once said that, when you stop learning, stop listening, stop looking and asking questions, then it means that your life has stopped! Don't you agree? Well I would say that anyone who chooses to stop learning is basically telling the world that he or she has had enough-enough good things of life, enough knowledge, enough experiences, enough relationships, and enough growth.  The truth is, once we choose to stop learning, much of the knowledge and understanding that we have gained and utilised or shared begins to become irrelevant and obsolete- leaving us empty and depressed, because we have lost touch of the very essence of living. We have the choice this coming year to simply exist, or to learn and to grow and shine. And if we keep our eyes, heart, and mind open to absorbing new and exciting answers from the world around us- asking questions, listening for answers, searching for truth and understanding- then this coming year will certainly have the potenti

MODEL GOOD BEHAVIOUR.

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Whether we like it or not, our children are watching us! You can dole out as much advice as you want, but your personal conduct makes a more lasting impression than your words.'The number one way human beings learn is through imitation and copy,'says Fay. If you want your child to be honest, make sure you practice honesty. If you want your child to be polite, let her see your best manners, at home and in public.  The other day, a little girl of  about 7 years of age bumped into me, and the stuff I was holding fell over the whole place. Her mother held her and walked away without saying sorry. I watched this woman walk away with her child without telling her to say sorry to the "stranger" and I felt bad for the mother. What kind of example is she teaching her daughter? Your answer is as good as mine.  So let is be role models to our children. Because the measure we give them now (good or bad) is the measure that we will receive from them- in the neares

REFLECTION

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With a new year just around the corner, this is the ideal time to ask ourselves, "How am I going to approach the next year of my life?" The coming year is a blank canvas, waiting for us to choose what we want to create on it- the lessons, the images, the mediums, the colors, the textures, the strokes, the milestones, the achievements, the dreams and so much more, because we have the ability to call forth whatever we desire to. And with this knowledge, it is important that we truly recognize that there is no need to emulate our past-the ways we'd done things before may not be how we wish to do so now, so we can have a more effective life. And with the multitude of new things ahead of us- decisions to make and tasks to undertake, if we simply try to meet the expectations of those around us, then how can we expect to ever grow or excel? Time to reflect and come up with a plan! 

DON'T JUST BE DIFFERENT; BE OUTSTANDING.

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Being different is a small part of being authentic, as it embraces one's uniqueness. This alone, however, does not elevate us above those around us. If we truly wish to stand out from the crowd, we have to be "outstanding."  Being outstanding might not really be easy, especially when your efforts seem to be going towards something that the world feels will not come naturally to you. In such instances, it can be easy to get frustrated or discouraged when we see very little progress for all our efforts when it obviously comes more easily for others.  That is why It is important to realize, however, to focus on what really matters- the quality of work you do and not bother yourself about how much effort others put forth. If yoy want to be outstanding, you must first believe in something- a revelation of who you truly are and in the one who called you- GOD ALMIGHTY! If not, you will keep trying hard without results.  Wishing you all an extraordinary 2017

REFLECTION

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Christmas reminds us that we are here on this planet for something greater than just ourselves. And when we choose to consider the wants and needs of others this season, we are taking part in the beautiful miracle that is being truly human.  Our LORD, JESUS CHRIST told us that the two most important commandments in life are to love God and others- both of which instruct us to direct our love outside of ourselves! 

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS!

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Regardless of whether Christmastime gets us thinking in terms of our spirituality or not, it most certainly is a season that touches my heart in a way that is rare in this world.  Christmas offers to each of us the opportunity to become a better person- a chance to focus more on others and less on ourselves, to reflect deeply and live abundantly, to give generously and to receive gratefully, to share joy, love, and cheer, to grow in profound and life-changing ways, and to add our own personal contributions to the season love!  Besides, Christmas presents us with the opportunity to commemorate the birth of our saviour JESUS CHRIST, and the salvation HE brought to us through HIS death and resurrection- which is truly the reason for the season- to immerse ourselves in the positive and uplifting atmosphere, filled with the love and hope and also a chance to unite with our loved ones and family, enjoy the carols and cheers- which basically is ALL THAT I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS! How

WHEN YOU RECOGNISE THE POWER OF FAITH!

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A business man was late for his flight. He reached the boarding gate just before it closed. Sweating and out of breath, he scanned his boarding pass at the counter and quickly made his way to the plane. Arriving at his seat, he greeted his companions for the next few hours: a middle-aged woman sitting at the window, and a little girl sitting on the aisle seat. After stowing his bag above, he took his place between them. After the flight took off, he began a conversation with the little girl. She appeared to be about the same age as his daughter and was busy with her coloring book. He asked her a few usual questions, such as her age (eight), her hobbies (cartoons and drawing), as well as her favorite animal (horses are pretty, but she just loved cats). He found it strange that such a young girl would be traveling alone, but he kept his thoughts to himself and decided to keep an eye on her to make sure she was okay. About an hour into the flight, the plane suddenly bega

WHEN LAST DID YOU REWARD YOUR CHILD'S GOOD BEHAVIOUR?

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While punishment is the centerpiece of discipline, yet parents tend to overlook their children’s best behaviours. Rewarding good deeds targets behaviors you want to develop in your child, not things he shouldn't be doing. This does not mean you should give your child a pound of chocolate every time he picks up a paperclip. You will get a lot more positive reinforcement than negative reinforcement when you reward your children. You can say something like ‘good job. I’m really glad you did that,’ when your child cleans his room or behaves very well.' And there are times when your child does something extraordinary that may warrant a larger reward. Start rewarding your child(ren)'s good behaviour and you will be doing them a great thing as you watch your children grow with good self esteem.

IN HONOUR OF WOMEN!

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Hello Dear women in the house and all over the world! I celebrate you all. I saw this article and I thought I could share it to inspire you and to wish you all a Merry Christmas! In honor of women! They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up for injustice. They don’t take “no” for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without new shoes so their children can have them. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.         They love unconditionally.         They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.         They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. They are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes.