Every Day is a Gift

Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.           One precious activity when time is at my side is to listen to stories about people. And recently I had the pleasure of hearing the sharing of a friend. Her story's gist is that she was unlucky to have people in her life who were unsupportive of her goals and dreams. She doesn't feel accepted and welcomed in their lives.  However, instead of doing the exact negative thing, what she manifested to them was humility and kindness.            Kindness is more powerful than revenge. Hence, when you choose to lift others up, you not only brighten their dsy but also strengthen your own heart. Imagecredit:https://pixabay.com/photos/portsmouth-england-old-town-uk-713991/           Yes, the finest form of revenge is at times being better---killing them with kindness, success and a smile. In her case, nothing frustrates her haters more than s...

Disclosure: " This post contains affiliate links and if you purchase through them, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you."   Life continues to test and shape me in ways I never expected. Since I first wrote this post, I’ve faced new challenges that deepened my understanding of what hardship really means. Today, I want to share what I’ve learned more recently, and how navigating difficult times has strengthened my mindset even further. We’re living through a period of widespread uncertainty — something almost everyone around the world is feeling right now. Inflation, rising living costs, housing pressures, stagnant wages, poverty, and ongoing conflicts in many parts of the world create a heavy atmosphere. It’s completely natural to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure when faced with these challenges. So how do we move forward when everything feels chaotic? From my own experience, there are three key things we can build and rely on to get through: resilience , a strong...

Note: " As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com,INc. or its affiliates."            Yesterday marked another milestone for me and my son since he started his first day in High School on that day. Me and my wife were both excited and nervous as well since it was his first time to ride the public transport by himself. What made us a little bit relax though was by reminding our son to make sure that everything is prepared the night before. This included his school supplies, bag, and uniforms.            Knowing that it will be his first time to ride the bus by himself, we tried to orient him where then is the route of the bus and also its point of stop. Thus the day of reckoning came in yesterday as he had his first day in school. We were excited waiting for him in the afternoon. And when he came in, we eagerly asked him how then was the day for him.  Image...

         Here in Australia, I am proud to share that I and my family are members of Cloverton Estate in the Northside of Melbourne. And it is always my dream of living in a community that is such a vibrant, fun and a loving one. And I would say that being a good member of a community includes  contributing positively and helping to create a supportive and harmonious environment. Here are tips to follow so as to be one:  1. Respect Others: We must learn to treat all community members with respect regardless of their backgrounds, opinions, and beliefs. Respect differences and be open- minded. 2. Actively listen: Be a good listner. We should learn to give attention to what others are saying and show empathy towards their concerns and ideas. Engage in constructive and meaningful conversations.  3. Communicate effectively: Communicate clearly and honestly. Express your thoughts and opinions respectfully and avoid aggressive or confrontational language....

Note: "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com,Inc. or its affiliates." A Reflection:      Life is indeed too short. I have been hearing and reading stories about life being too short. I have heard of somebody who has been diagnosed with a stage four cancer at such a young age......or that of a friend who is just on his thirties yet already suffering from a life threatening condition......or those cases we heard when Covid hit us so deep and hard where numbers of people were killed as a result of acquiring the dreaded disease.        Personally I just had my own experience on how fragile life is. Though mine is one not as such a life threatening one yet with my present state, I still was able to reflect how vulnerable life is it. While at work last Tuesday afternoon, I began to feel pain on the lower part of my left leg. I finished work then went home and rested for the night...

     While at work yesterday, out of nowhere, I asked a colleague what could be a possible topic for this blog and she told me, " Nothing on my head as of the moment ". Then I replied her, that's exactly would be my subject. Hence I am here now writing something about it. Personally I perceived her honest reply to my query as a consequence of her being so occupied with our job yesterday.      Yet as I reflected on her phrase after work, I told myself that indeed, it is a reality that in many occasions in our life, we tend to wonder to nowhere. " Nothing on my head" could mean that momentarily, life seems to be so boring and vague....or that nothing spectacular or splendid is happening in life. Mountains of reasons could play in such situations like losing a special someone in life or getting sick or being rejected from a job interview etc. However looking on the opposite side of the coin, is it so wonderful to wake up every single day in life?   ...

     While working as in charge of personnel in a manufacturing company in Cebu, Philippiness and here as a worker of a big company based in Melbourne, Australia, I consistently noticed essential traits or qualities that any worker should have so as to be a positive contributor to the growth of the company.      The workers, no matter how simple or ordinary their contributions to the company, play huge roles in its success. So it is but important to have people who are equipped with the following qualities so that the company can reach its full potential and productivity. 1. Optimistic - the company needs people who are full of optimism in their work that in spite of all hindrances or distractions that come to work, they still continue to perform 100% their roles thinking first and foremost the success of the company;                                         ...

          Time is precious. Quality time creates special memories in our hearts. Thus last Saturday and Sunday, me and my whole family spent an overnight stay at Myrtleford Hotel right at the middle part of Myrtleford ,  a popular tourist destination situated between Wangaratta and Bright.                                                                                        For two days, we spent precious time exploring the similarly popular tourist destinations like Bright, Lake Buffalo, and Mount Beauty. While on our trip going to our destination, we already observed the breathtaking surroundings on both sides of the road most notably the Great Alpine Road.            When we were at Buffalo River Road which...

          Last Friday, I skipped work due to some pain on my knee part. It  started the day before while I was attending to my role at the workplace . As a result,  I went to see the doctor on that day and she initially assessed my condition as related to arthritis pain. She further recommended me for x-ray to find out the extent of the pain.            While I was resting at home since that day, I told myself how essential for us to maintain that good health day in and out. Comparing to any well oiled machine,  there comes a point in our life that we will suffer inconvenience in our bodies such as illness and others.                                                                       imagecredit:https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-curtain-near-...

There is a You For the world  To look At There is a You Around which The world spins He walks silently To every glance Every step The road left behind Becomes light imagecredit:https://pixabay.com/photos/water-surf-nature-spray-ocean-3288126/ Guest Writer: Victoria Dutu Email: victoritadutu@yahoo.com, victoritadutu@gmail.com Victoria Dutu is a graduate of the faculties of mathematics- 1995 and philosophy- 1999, University "Al. loan Cuza" lasi. She is a full-time mathematics teacher at the "Traian: Theoritical High School in Bucharest.  She participated in Art and Book Festivals and Fairs in the country and abroad. She has won national and international prizes for painting and poetry and has has painting exhibitions in the country and abroad. New York, Miami, Oxford, London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence, Medellin-Columbia, Berlin, Velden-Austria, the center of France at Chouzy-sur-Cisse, Sanremo, Poland, Switzerland, Romania and Bucharest.