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.

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          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. 

                                            

For All The Moms Out There: We Love You MOM

          As we celebrate Mother's Day, we also remember all our mothers who have been there every single second, minute, hour and day of our lives to take care of us. There's no greater love than that being showered to us by our moms. When we were born in this world, you took care of us....even at the middle of the night or at times at dawn, you readily sacrificed your time to feed us when we cried since we were hungry. When we grew up, you showed us the true meaning of life--that it is something that we need to cherish and share with others for it is such a very treasured gift from God above.

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          And when we started to talk and walk, again you manifested your love and care by patiently waited for any progress in our growth. You also felt the pain whenever we suffered pain---you feel the psychological hurt while we endure the physical pain most specifically during times when we are sick.  

          When we reached school age, you excitedly brought us to school and joined other moms who similarly felt the excitement of us being in a new and challenging environment that is our school. When we reached our adolescent stage, you watched us behave as such and then you reminded us that courting a girl and being courted (for daughters) is  not a game--that it involves seriourness for it is in that stage that we begin to understand and appreciate the gift of the opposite sex.

          When we opted to settle down with the person whom we would devote the rest of our life being a husband/wife, you showed us the real meaning of commitment ---that marriage is a lifetime commitment and not just a game that some people play temporarily. Then children came to our family and blessed our togetherness. You were among those first persons who came to greet us of the good news and shared with us the genuine joy of receiving new gifts to our families. 

          And if somehow this post would not be enough to express our gratitude for everything that you, MOM, have shown to us, allow us to say to you, THANK YOU for everything and wherever you are now, may you always be showered with LOVE, GOOD HEALTH and PEACE of MIND by our Loving God.

                    W E    L O V E    Y O U    M O M.

                                       

How To combine Work and Foster Caring

Author: Fostering Info

          A major challenge within the foster care industry is how best to attract more foster carers to support the growing number of children in need of foster care. This needs to be reconciled with the fact that these carers need to be flexible in their working hours, or commit to giving up work altogether. It is difficult to ask someone to give up full time employment and be committed to the demands of fostering, while not having a guaranteed income especially in an uncertain economic environment.

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          How then can we overcome this drawback to becoming a foster carer? The government has some responsibility in creating a work environment which is more conducive to fostering. Some issues include flexibility at work for women with children, and during maternity and difficulty accessing costly child care.

While pushing for more national policies for flexibility in working conditions for those involved in fostering, dedicated carers and agencies have to get creative themselves to design an environment carers are comfortable within.

Can a minimum foster care allowance be paid to foster carers who are available but without a placement?

Independent Fostering Agencies may feel the need to offer a partial fostering allowance in order to keep a fostering professional on the books of the agency. However, how much of an allowance and for how long, can create conflict, as well as costs to the agency if they are to pay foster carers essentially for keeping ‘empty beds'.

Should foster carers be encouraged to work part time?
It may be suggested that foster carers find flexible work which allows them enough free time to foster children. This can be complicated when deciding how many hours per week are reasonable to work, and when these hours of work should occur. Are a few hours of work every day preferable to limiting work to a few days per week?

          The type of employment that allows for flexibility and limited hours may sometimes be low paid jobs for which the foster carer may be over qualified. This is often a problem for women trying to balance caring for children while getting back to the job market, when trying to obtain a similar part time position to the full time position they held before going on maternity leave.

          As an independent fostering agency we have found however that our foster carers are able to do a range of occupations as long as they are afforded the flexibility at work by their employers when they need it. Occupations of our foster carers include police officers, psychologists, driving instructors and business owners.

Why does working from home present such a challenge?

         Working from home is becoming increasingly common thanks to the technology that allows remote access to files, video conferencing and high speed internet access in a home environment.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/how-to-combine-work-and-foster-caring-6957944.html

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