Be Positive!

          As we continue our journey in this world, we come across so many kinds of situations and meet different personalities of people. At times, we are challenged by certain situations that put our might into test, our self direction into crossroads. As days go by, we move on with our own search for self development. By the course of those both expected and and surprised events, we then realise that after all, life is such a very tricky journey and it needs us to be constantly firm and determined so as to reach the end of the journey. 

          Through the unfolding of each new day, we gradually come in contact with life's reality- that it is consistently comprised of the good and the bad, yin and yang, up and down, light and dark, ..that two opposite directions are constantly in tug of war with each other. Thus, in all those times, what we need are resources that can enable us to pursue our goals in spite of all those odds. One of those essential key elements that we need to have is the attitude of being positive. Here then is a video that imparts to us a couple of positive quotes----quotes that would enlighten our day and hopefully give us motivations to proceed with our travels.   

                        

                                          video source: life for embracing

Some key elements of this video:

1. Loving oneself- the fundamental principle that will allow us to stay positive day by day. How then could we learn to love others if on the first place, we cannot accept and love the SELF that we have?  Thus learn to accept the whole of you---including all your talents and weaknesses for it is by loving yourself that can make you strong in the midst of life's adversities;

2. "To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe." Anatole France  ---- Dreams are so significant for us that only those who dream dreams can really see each day's light and promises. By being dreamers, we give much weight on our everyday endeavour to prepare for tomorrow's offerings. 

3. "Let your light shine, Only you can carry it"- Alison Stormwolf---our believe in ourselves will allow us to move ahead excitedly and enthusiastically, notwithstanding whatever storms that lie ahead of us. The courage to go on and the will to grow will become our weapons to succeed in each day's events.

          Hence, it is my hope that we learn positive things from this video--lights that will open our way to reach our end life. Your comment to this post is very much appreciated.

                                         

Maintaining Harmonious Relationship Within the Family

          Just recently, I read a write up about the ways on improving one's relationship within the family. We all know that one of our main sources of strength is the family. From the very first moment that we were born on this earth up to our present stage, everything that we acquired and inherited then were all partly due to our family's influence. 

  

          From the fundamental values and traits that we hold on, these are mostly things that we acquired from our role models in the family most notably the parents. In relation to this, I would like to share with you areas that could help us develop positively our relationships within the family. To name them:

- making relationships a priority

- communicating effectively

- working together as a family

- providing support for each other 

(Source: http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/families/about-families/family-relationships/building-blocks-healthy-family-relationships)

          Hence with the interplay of all these four plus some other factors related to them, the relationship among the members of the family will prosper. To share some thoughts on these four, indeed it is very essential that every member of the family will cling and look up to it as the main source of inspiration to wake up each day and continue one's journey.

imagecredit: Jozh Tuballa

          Although it could not be avoided that conflicts among the members will arise but with the aid of effective communication, whatsoever source of the tension will be unearthed and be resolved. Hopefully the initiative will start from within the elders and pass on to the rest of the members. The timing also in giving the communication should also be noted. No conflict, whatsoever, should be left unresolved till the following morning. As early as the family can, it is beneficial for all members if peace within will emerge again after every conflict.

          On the other hand, there is also that sense of joy when everyone contributes to whatever endeavour the family is involved with. As it is said, strength emerges when all participate in whatever activity. When something happens to any member of the family, whether it is good or bad, all other members are directly or indirectly affected by it. Hence, no one can just be  a mere audience when something occur to anybody within the family. 

          Consequently, it is constantly beneficial when each member endows support to others in whatever field of interest that one get involve with, or in any project. Lastly it is always good to know that somebody cares for every member of the household.