Words cannot express how incredible and amazing life can be...if we stop and smell the roses along the way. We need to live each day to the fullest and live it like it was our last....we have to ask ourselves what kind of impression are we leaving for future generations. Are we leaving a legacy of love, hope, faith, beliefs or one of hatred, jealousy, envy and injustice.
We need to show our children that life is worth living. Life can throw us curves and challenges along the way that will not always be easy to conquer but that with support and determination and the right mindset we can accomplish anything in life.
Here is a fantastic inspirational video that shows us how life can be the best gift ever....
The three most powerful words that you will ever hear has to be I LOVE YOU!!!! When you are feeling down or sad this is all that you need to hear to make you feel better. The words have existed forever and will last until the end of time....
When you need to be uplifted just watch the next video and I assure you that you will feel loved and wanted by the end of it....
Think of all these strangers that took the time to participate in this video and tell you that they love you just the way you are....no matter your race, religion, financial situation etc....what a feeling!!!
Gandhi once said:“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
Kindness is actually contagious, and you might want to consider carrying out random acts of kindness on a daily basis.
It is truly a win/win/ situation. The person you are being kind to benefits through your help. You feel good for having helped someone. And the world is a better place through your kindness. When you do something nice for someone else it always comes back to you in a positive way 10 times more...
Here are many suggestions to get you going on your journey of goodness;
Make a card at home and send it to a friend for no reason.
Donate time to a nearby soup kitchen.
Put some coins in someone else’s parking meter.
Give care packs to the homeless. (sandwich, drink, blanket....)
Walk your friend’s dog.
Give a compliment about your waiter/waitress to his/her manager.
Offer free babysitting to a single parent.
Clean up graffiti in your city.
Let someone jump the line at the bank, grocery store, restaurant....
Donate good used books or videos to your local library.
Treat a friend to the movies for no reason.
Give clothing that you don't wear any longer to someone that needs it.
Hold the door open for someone (car, store, school, library....)
Give up your seat for someone, not just an elderly person.
Write notes of appreciation to a co-worker at least once a week.
Help a child learn.
Pick up some garbage in the road which would otherwise be lying around.
Compliment someone at work for their excellence.
Give another driver your parking spot.
Offer a cool glass of water to a delivery person.
Help an elderly neighbor that lives near you with yard work.
Tell all your family members how much your appreciate them daily.
Give someone freshly picked flowers when they least expect it.
Buy an inspirational book for a friend that is feeling blue.
Offer a friend to help them with their spring cleaning.
Smile a lot.
Once you get started, you may find it a habit hard to break! Kindness doesn't always have to be a material object, just giving your love, time and encouragement can mean so much more.
This is one of the most unselfish video that I've ever seen. It shows that empathy and kindness can be felt at any age....get your tissue....
We have all heard of, observed, or experienced intimidation and bullying or perhaps we have been the bully ourselves. Perhaps our children have been the victim of a bully. A bully's goal is to make us feel small, afraid and powerless. Some of the reasons for a bully's behavior are: they want to be liked so they try to show how powerful they are, or they are angry or frustrated, or they themselves have been bullied by someone else. In this way, bullying can be contagious.
Children's examples of bullying include:
Name calling
Teasing
Pushing or pulling about
Hitting or attacking
Taking a backpack and other possessions
Spreading rumors
Ignoring or leaving a child left out
Forcing money or possessions to be handed over
Attacking because of religion or color
Types of bullying;
Physical bullying happens when a child is hit, pushed, has hair pulled, and so on.
Verbal bullying, by far the most common, is name calling, making sexist and racist comments, verbal threats, cruel jokes about appearance, disabilities, religion, and other idiosyncrasies. We need to stop calling this form of abuse "teasing", which is appropriate ONLY when applied to a playful situation, when both people are having fun.
Relational bullying means gossiping or exclusion and thrives in a climate that encourages the formation of cliques. This form of bullying can become severe in middle school and high school.
Most experts agree that children aren't born bullies. Bullying is a learned behavior and behaviors can be changed. So what should we do to protect our children from bullies?
If Your Child Is Being Intimidated or Bullied:
Inform the school immediately if there's a problem. Record dates times, names and what happened.
Do not be embarrassed. Avoid blaming anyone.
Get as much information as you can about what is happening.
Discuss and role play with your child ways of dealing with a bully, including walking away and getting help and acting more assertive.
Try to enhance your child's courage and self-confidence.
Understand that bullying does not have to involve physical injury to be harmful. Continuous verbal and emotional abuse must also be prevented.
Watch for signs that your child is being bullied: withdrawal, loss of appetite, a drop in grades, not wanting to go to school, bruises, torn clothing, or a need for "extra" school supplies or lunch money. Talk with your child immediately if you suspect a problem.
4 Assertive Responses for Children to Use when Being Bullied - Say what you SEE:"Every time I see you, you're picking on me" - Say what you FEEL: "I don't like it! " -Say what you WANT: "I want you to stop!" - WALK AWAY! If there is continued intimidation/bullying, keep
walking!
*Let your child know that when they are being bullied, they can tell a safe adult to get help.
The following video is very powerful and shows us how important it is to take a stand together. Once the bully realizes that nobody is afraid of him and people are willing to stand up to him, he loses all of his power and then feels ashamed of his actions. Don't be a witness or part of the encouragement when you see this going on, step in and make a difference for the victim, show him or her that they matter and this is not right.
Not one person deserves to live this on a daily basis. No human is allowed to impose their physical strength or even worse verbal and emotional abuse against another human being. The bullies are the ones with the problem, they need to get help, counselling anything that will help them realize that what they are doing is wrong and that their "reign of terror" is over.
As adults witnessing these acts of violence and cruelty we are obligated by law to step in and do something. We cannot just stand back and watch this happen and close our eyes or turn our back to the problem. Adults that think "kids will be kids" or "let them work out their own problems" or that the victim needs to fight back physically will solve this huge problem need to realize quickly that they are only adding fuel to this situation.
The following video really gives us a true picture of bullying along with statistics that shows all of us that this has to be considered very seriously by everyone.
Be a hero in a victim's life and show them that their life is worth living and that they are not alone any longer. Let them know that they have something wonderful to offer to others and that they matter. Go ahead and make a positive difference today, you will feel amazing!!!!
This really touched my heart and soul this morning. How often do we judge the homeless and the ones that have had tougher breaks than us in life?? Who are we to judge how they ended up living on the streets such difficult, stressful lives??
Maybe this will help us give from the heart and try to bring a small ray of sunshine into the lives of these individuals that live this lonely life day in day out.
Lets try to think of them a little bit more when we have our next meal, tuck our children into a nice , clean , warm bed at night, have a roof over our head to keep us warm and dry....and the list goes on.....
Please watch the following video and let yourself be inspired like I was....try to imagine what the girl has written for this man's luck to change so quickly. It just shows us how making our words more positive can bring a brighter outcome to our day and life.
I come from a very musical family and music has always been a big part of my life. I can still remember when I was young and we would all sit on the verandah and my brothers would be playing their guitars and we would all be singing.
When we all get together for special occasions (we are 10 sibblings, I am the youngest...) it is always a big part of the evening to sit together and sing beautiful songs...special moments and memories for every age..my 12 year old son loves it!!
When I am in a great mood I always hum a favorite song. I always have the radio on in the house and in the car, it is a great way to unwind and forget about daily challenges that you may be living.
Just imagine western's and scary movies without music. If movies did not have music in the background , it would be so boring and it really wouldn't have the same impact on us. I remember when I was younger I would watch Soap Operas and how the music would really build up to the climax and it would just give me shivers.
Music is a very powerful tool, it can get you very excited, relax you, make you sad, make you happy...it can also bring lots of great benefits to your daily life.
I will share with you 4 special songs that always touch my heart. There are many but these four really have a special reaction when I hear them.
This was our first song on our wedding day 18 years ago. It is called "Always" by Atlantic Starr.
The next song that I absolutely love is "Hallejuiah" from the movie Shrek. This is one that always brings a tear to my eye. A very powerful song filled with great emotions.
Celine Dion is one of my favorite singers and a Canadian at that. She is also the youngest from a large musical family. She had difficulties conceiving as I did and followed fertility treatments to conceive her children. I love her song "I'm alive" because when you are going through all of the emotions of trying to conceive it is very stressful and emotionally draining and this song would always lift my spirits.
The next song has quickly become one of my favorites. It is by Bruno Mars and I absolutely love the meaning in this song and the video itself is amazing. It's called "Just the Way You Are".
I hope that you've enjoyed all of these great songs. Take time to pick out your favorites in your lifetime, songs that have a special meaning in your life. It can deal with when you were younger, your first date, wedding day, birth of a child...etc....The best things in life are free and this is one luxury that I don't plan on ever giving up.
