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Thursday, November 1, 2018
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Awesome Friendship Quotes!
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." --- Winnie the Pooh
"True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost." ---Charles Caleb Colton
"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."
"Friendship is one mind in two bodies." ---Mencius
"Friends are God's way of taking care of us."
"If you should die before me, ask if you could bring a friend." ---Stone Temple Pilots
"I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay." ---Dave Matthew's band
"If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them. I'd be at the bottom to catch them."
"Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say. Best friends listen to what you don't say."
"We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere." --- Tim McGraw
"My father always used to say that when you die, if you've got five real friends, then you've had a great life." ---Lee Iacocca
"Hold a true friend with both your hands." ---Nigerian Proverb
"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." ---unknown
"In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but the gratefulness that makes us happy."
"Hold a true friend with both your hands." ---Nigerian Proverb
"I get by with a little help from my friends." The Beatles ;-)
"If you walk in front of me, I may not follow.
If you walk behind me, I may not lead.
If you Walk beside me, I will be your friend." ---Albert Camus
If you walk behind me, I may not lead.
If you Walk beside me, I will be your friend." ---Albert Camus
Friday, December 9, 2016
82 Key Points to lead a satisfactory and successful life
- Respect people. Not because you want something from them– because they’re people.
- Take care of your body. It’s a temple– but don’t make it your idol.
- Social media is NOT for airing out your dirty laundry.
- Learn to fact-check, especially what you see online.
- Learn to listen well, especially when you’re angry.
- Make friends with people who are different than you.
- Travel as much and as often as you can–especially internationally. Experience new cultures.travel often
- Never invalidate someone else’s feelings.
- Don’t be ashamed of your emotions.
- Relationships are at the core of being human. Invest in them.
- Read often. Read fiction and nonfiction. Read authors that you disagree with.
- Learn to form an argument– not for the sake of arguing, but to know why you believe what you believe.
- Always argue fairly.
- Seek to understand first. Everyone has reasons behind their beliefs.
- Stay away from angry arguments on social media. No one wins.
- You don’t necessarily have to go to college. Find a passion and decide what fits it best.
- Find a job that means something to you– not just a job that pays well.
- Be an artist in whatever profession you choose.
- Look ahead and set goals. Write them down.
- Challenge yourself. Leave your comfort zone. Do better next time.
- Perfection is impossible. Excellence is not.
- Some subjects in school won’t be relevant to your life. However, your grades and the ability to work hard at something you may not care about, will be.
- Family comes first.
- Don’t you dare objectify women.
- Don’t stereotype people.
- When you find love, say it. Show it. Hold on to it.
- Love for intellect, personality, and heart– not for appearance or other superficial traits.
- Find a life partner who compensates for your flaws and accepts you in spite of them.
- Don’t rush into marriage.
- Always tithe. God blesses those who give generously and happily.
- Accumulate experiences and savings, not things.
- Commit important things to memory. Don’t rely on Google or your phone for everything.
- It’s okay to be angry. Just find a healthy outlet for it.
- Use your voice to speak for those who don’t have one.
- Use your influence to help, never to control.
- Competition is good, but not at all costs.
- Whether you’re rich or poor, be classy.
- Learn how to talk on the phone. It’s an important skill.
- Learn the art of conversation. Be friendly. Ask questions.
- Have a good, solid handshake.
- Anonymous good deeds are the most rewarding.
- Think about how your decisions will affect others.
- Pray first. Pray often.
- Think your own thoughts. Be original. Be honest.
- When (not if) people hurt you, don’t let it harden your heart.
- Think about how younger people view you, and try to set a good example.
- Never settle, but don’t be so picky that you miss a great opportunity.
- Words are important. Actions are even more important.
- Pay attention to the people around you.
- Try new foods.
- Engage with art: movies, music, paintings, theatre, poetry. Think about it. Always look for the message.
- Make decisions with the future in mind, but don’t forget to enjoy the present too.
- Everything in moderation.
- Remember the people who help you.
- Give people the benefit of the doubt until they prove you wrong.
- Don’t hold grudges. You’re the one who suffers the most when you do.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Find friends that you don’t have to impress.
- Don’t do things you’ll want to lie about later.
- Put your dang phone DOWN.
- Take pictures, but don’t live life from behind a screen.
- Follow the rules, but it’s okay to ask why they’re there.
- Be a good leader, and a good follower.
- Trust your gut. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
- Admit your mistakes.
- A lie of omission is still a lie.
- Repetition is the mother of all learning. (Brought to you by your grandfather, boys.)
- Maturity is the ability to do something you hate, well. (Also courtesy of your grandfather)
- You don’t have to agree with someone to love them.
- Respect your elders.
- Respect minorities. Listen to their stories.
- Spend time in nature. Let it inspire you.spend-time-in-nature-let-it-inspire-you
- Never stop asking questions. Never stop wondering.
- Go to church, even when you don’t feel like it. Especially when you don’t feel like it. No other institution can offer the hope that a good church does.
- Give others the spotlight.
- Complaining will never solve your problem.
- Do things you might fail at. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you.
- Learn from failure and try again.
- Learn when to keep your mouth shut, even if you’re right.
- Saying “I told you so” never helped anyone. Ever.
- Don’t sulk when you lose. Don’t gloat when you win.
- Have a family, however that looks to you. It’s scary and sometimes messy. But it’s also the greatest blessing anyone can have and the greatest investment anyone can make.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
A Beautiful Post !!!
Very touching message 👏
A beautiful post ........
There were days when My home used to be filled with laughter, arguments, fights, jokes and loads of mischief.
Books used to be strewn all over the show. Pens and books all over, and clothes messing the rooms, thrown on the beds.
I used to shout at them to tidy up their mess.
Books used to be strewn all over the show. Pens and books all over, and clothes messing the rooms, thrown on the beds.
I used to shout at them to tidy up their mess.
In the morning:
One will wake up and say:
Mama I can't find a certain book.
And the other will say: I can't find my perfume,
And one will say: Mama where's my homework.
And will say: Mama I forgot to complete my homework.
Mama I can't find a certain book.
And the other will say: I can't find my perfume,
And one will say: Mama where's my homework.
And will say: Mama I forgot to complete my homework.
Everyone used to ask about their lost possessions.
And I will say, but take care of your stuff, be responsible, you have to grow up.
And I will say, but take care of your stuff, be responsible, you have to grow up.
And today I stand at the doorway of the room.
The beds are empty.
All the cupboards have only a few pieces of clothes in them.
And what remains is the smell of perfume that lingers in the air.
Everyone had a special smell.
So I take in the smell of their perfume for maybe it will fill the empty ache in my heart.
The beds are empty.
All the cupboards have only a few pieces of clothes in them.
And what remains is the smell of perfume that lingers in the air.
Everyone had a special smell.
So I take in the smell of their perfume for maybe it will fill the empty ache in my heart.
All I have now is the memory of their laughs and their mischief and their warm hugs.
Today my house is clean and organized and everything is in its place, and it is calm and peaceful.
But it is like a desert with no life in it. Do not become angry with your kids about the mess.
But it is like a desert with no life in it. Do not become angry with your kids about the mess.
Every time they come to visit and they spend time with us, when they are ready to leave. They pull their bags and it is as if they tug my heart along with it.
They close the door behind them and then I stand still and think of the many times I shouted them to close the doors.
Here I am today, closing my own doors. Nobody opens it besides me. Each one gone to a different city or a different country.
All left to find their own path in life.
All left to find their own path in life.
They have grown up and I wished that they could stay with me forever.
Dear God
..... Take care of them & all other children wherever they may be , for you are their guide and their protector
...and always keep them happy.
Dear God
..... Take care of them & all other children wherever they may be , for you are their guide and their protector
...and always keep them happy.
Dedicated to all parents...
Saturday, April 9, 2016
How to Boost Your ‘Happy Hormones’
After experiencing depression while training to become a physician, I developed an interest in happiness and have studied, and taught, ways to create positivity and joy.
A study published in Psychological Science in 2008 found that certain inherited genes seem to account for 50 percent of our happiness. But even if your natural tendency is to be more down than up, you can make choices that will help you experience a brighter, happier life.
Hormones and neurotransmitters moderate our feelings of well-being, and lifestyle factors affect them. Here are five of the main hormones and neurotransmitters, plus ways to boost them. However, if you feel consistently unhappy, see your doctor.
1. Dopamine
This neurotransmitter drives your brain’s reward system. If you are praised at work for doing a good job, you’ll get a delicious dopamine hit’resulting in feelings of well-being. It also drives pleasure-seeking behaviour. Boost it by setting realistic goals (e.g., tidying your desk or sticking to your workout schedule) and achieving them. And seek out pleasurable healthy activities that have a positive impact on your life.
2. Serotonin
This mood-boosting neurotransmitter was made famous by SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants, which increase the brain’s serotonin levels. The most effective and natural way to boost serotonin is by exercising daily; that’s one reason a brisk walk does wonders for your mood.
3. Oxytocin
Both a neurotransmitter and a hormone, oxytocin is often called ‘the love hormone.’ Researchers from Claremont University in California have done extensive research on its impact on women, linking oxytocin release to life satisfaction levels. It may play a greater role in women’s physiology and happiness compared to men’s. Spending time with loved ones and being kind to others stimulates oxytocin. Don’t you feel good just reading that? Stress blocks the release of oxytocin, so manage your stress, too.
4. Estrogen
It helps form serotonin and protects you from irritability and anxiety, keeping your mood steady. Estrogen decreases with menopause, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and extreme exercise can also lower it. The estrogen/progesterone imbalance in perimenopause can also negatively affect mood. Stress management can balance them, since stress hormones, such as cortisol, interfere with the secretion, action and function of the two hormones.
5. Progesterone
This helps you to sleep well and prevents anxiety, irritability and mood swings. Levels drop as women enter perimenopause after age 35 or 40, and this can be accelerated by excess stress and unhealthy foods. Experts such as Dr. Sara Gottfried, author of The Hormone Cure, saytaking care of yourself and eating right is your first defence for balancing hormones before trying hormone replacement therapy, including bioidentical progesterone and estrogen. Talk to your doctor to learn more.
Natural Ways to Boost Your Happy Hormones
‘ Listening to music is a fabulous way to get a hit of dopamine: In a 2011 study published inNature Neuroscience, McGill University researchers reported that listening to music you love (especially if it gives you ‘chills’) creates a boost in feel-good dopamine.
‘ Carbohydrates increase serotonin levels, which partly explains why we crave sweet, starchy foods when we are feeling down. For the best mood boost with the least negative impact, choose healthy, high-fibre sources of carbs such as dense whole-grain bread or quinoa.
‘ Get a boost of oxytocin by doing pleasurable things such as spending time cuddling with your partner, your kids or your pet.
‘ Increase estrogen with stress-relieving activities such as yoga, meditation, taking a hot bath’or whatever works for you.
‘ Keep progesterone levels at optimum levels by eating well and avoiding saturated fat and sugar, getting regular physicals and avoiding stress.
- BY DR. SUSAN BIALI
This article was originally titled “The chemistry of happiness” in the October 2014 issue of Best Health.
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