My WHY wakes me up! - Eric Thomas Motivation

Was I supposed to wake up way earlier this morning. Still and all, did I remain introspective tucked under my bed. Either watching videos on my tablet or letting time slip by. Once more letting the chance to do something productive pass me by. Despite the fact that yesterday, I managed to share yet another inspirational video, could I not keep my word and get the heck up this morning.

 

Is this habit of not being a morning person anymore going to wreck all my plans? Not by a long shot. If I once developed this habit of waking up early, can I surely regain my spirits and find a purpose to waking up in the wee hours once more. Besides, having the proclivity of being lazy is not a good thing.

 

Should I spare no expense so as to get better. Even though, I have not been taking care of myself emotionally in the past. I believe it is time to do it right now. Is it time to pull myself up by my bootstraps and move on. Irrespective of how hard things have been in the past. Not to mention that I have promised myself that tomorrow morning, will I find a purpose to doing things early no matter what.

 

Anyhow, is it time to shift gears and talk about something else for a change. At this point you already know that I use this site not only to lay bare my feelings, but also to let off steam. Regarding the latter, my next post will be about how to control your emotions. Lastly, and to finish things up I will share this inspirational video I watched last night and promise I will not go back on my word regarding publishing my next post in the wee hours.

Why we choose suicide | Mark Henick | TEDxToronto

What is that underlies depression? Is it by any chance hardships from the past? In part, they are. Be that is it may, there is more to it than that. Negative thoughts often squeeze out that instinctual hope we all have. Not only negative thoughts though, but also adverse circumstance. In the following post, will I be tackling the issue of depression yet one more time.

 

Is it really hard for me to get a fix on what can really be done so as to cure depression. Statistics show the suicide rate is higher when it comes to people from 15 to 25 in most countries. How then, can we stop this destructive force that emotionally ravages us?. Chances of getting better are contingent not only on how much we do ourselves, but also how much support we get.

 

Some say exercise is an effective way so as to deal with this issue, others say medication. I tried to do both but still felt constricted by my limitations. Not to mention that I am not usually the one who comes off well in an argument. Unfortunately though, due to my coy nature sometimes I get myself ensnared in conflicts with bullies. It seems as though each time I pitch myself forward one step of the ladder, I then go back two.

 

Is it indeed important to keep our hopes alive. Still and all, at times some hardships impact our lives to such extent, that they become unbearable. In so far as I know, depression can be healed. Even so, some cases are more difficult to deal with than others. Ergo, the need not to hush up support from those who want help. Is it crucial as well the pinpoint the main cause in each case. Being surrounded by percipient friends and relatives also helps. Suicide rates keep rising all over the world and it's up to us to put a halt to it.

The Science of Depression

Writing on this post will certainly take a weight off my mind. Last week was  not my week whatsoever. I was given only one make up class, and had some family issues. Not to mention that on my Saturday class, an individual dressed up as Santa butted into my class while my students were sitting  their test. The guy was obviously playing to the gallery and due to my shyness, I couldn't tell him to wait outside. Had I not been advised about this unexpected visit. Not that the school should stick to hard and fast rules, but they should at least have let me know.

 

Not only the aforesaid seemingly small problem derided me considerably, but also the fact I didn't do well at the three services I attended yesterday. I usually attend two services in a row in the morning. Albeit, this past Sunday there was an special service in the afternoon called Christingle service. It is a service leading up to Christmas and child-oriented. Still and all, did  I want to attend. It turns out that a member of the church who was handing out leaflets refused to give me one, claiming that there weren't enough to go around. Anyhow, at least I got to witness the inventiveness of the pastor who came up with the idea of taking a world map to the service and making us all stick little dots on the places we were born.

 

Is it hard for me to get over this problems I lay bare. Even though, they seem insignificant they do not let me keep on doing my normal activities. Not to mention that my wage is probably going to get docked due to me not feeling well enough to go to work. Perhaps, did I miscalculated the harm some problems can cause when not dealt with right away. Even though it is hard for me to call a spade a spade most of the time.

 

Lastly, I would say that perhaps my need to cut loose is necessary at this point. Having been overprotected for so much time has really taken a toll on my health. Time is slipping away and I have to solve my problems as soon as possible. Hence, the necessity for me not to go back on my word and seek help. I cannot estimate exactly how long is it going to take for me to recover. Will I try to endure it all.

How To Forgive Yourself - How To Stop Feeling Guilty

At this point  am I up the creek without a paddle. Do I feel as if yet another opportunity to be happy had been ripped away from me. Yesterday, I hurt someone close to me. Did we engage in a heated argument and I hurt their feelings. I could not say more even if I wanted to. All I can say is that it is extremely hard for me to forgive myself at this point. Anyhow, let us now spool it forward to the topic at hand.

 

In fact I wanted to talk about forgiveness. I think one of the attitudes most of us have adopted from our ancestors is not to say sorry when we do something wrong.  Perhaps I myself need to be chastised for having hurt that person I mentioned before. Still and all, my conscience is clear now. It would not hurt though to apologize at least once more for what I did to her. Sometimes, we have to be brave enough so as to take responsibility for our actions.

 

It seems as if my own lack of judgement is snatching away my happiness. Hence, do I have to be cautious from now on. For now, what I have left to do is to alleviate the pain I am feeling right now for what I did by writing on this post. Hence, the sooner  I fix things, the better I will feel with myself.

 

Last, but not least I wanted to say that we can always turn over a new leaf. Things will come into place only if we make an effort for them to do so. Even though, a handful of people and I are on the same wavelength. I can tell what they need and they can tell what I need. Thus, we help each other by having confidence in one another. I think if we learn to reciprocate kindness with kindness. Especially among those closest to us, we are on the right track.

7 Key Habits to Achieving Your Goals and Increasing Revenue

I was meaning to wake up at 5 this morning. Unfortunately I forgot to set my alarm and woke up at 6. Still and all, there is always tomorrow. I have been feeling depressed on a recurring basis, so I decided to post something positive for a change.

 

Has it been hard lately to get a grip of myself. Even now do I have regrets about not having woken up at 5. That's beside the point though. Let us move on with the topic at hand. Worries about the future have been nagging away at me recently. Not to mention that when I get to see younger people than me who are successful, it really tears me up inside. Not necessarily owing to me being jealous, but due to the realization I get about having wasted so many years of my life.

 

Was I getting revved up at the start of this month due to having gotten a new class to teach. Unfortunately though, it got cancelled. Not only have I had fewer classes to teach, but also a lot more time to think about the past. Have I been told that I spend too much time skirting around and not focusing on the root of my problem.

 

Albeit, it is hard for me to identify which problem I exactly have. Not to mention that with all the matters I have to attend to, I lose focus about how to solve my problems. Some thorny issues still lie ahead ready to challenge me. Hence, do I have to be cautious and progress little by little. First things first. For now, I have to focus on my health. Anyway, I wish my parents had hassled me to study more when I was a child. Perhaps that way I wouldn't have ended up the way I have now.

How to Play "I Spy with My Little Eye"

Have I been under a lot of stress due to some unfair changes in my new job. Not to mention that on top of that, a class I was teaching got cancelled due to groundless complaints from immature students. Was I teaching a basic 5 class, and handing out work  sheets almost every lesson so as to reinforce what my students were learning. Still and all, they were not satisfied whatsoever. On the contrary, they complained because they said that the content of the worksheets was not on the book. Of course it was not, they were exercise sheets. Albeit, it is impossible to reason with mindless students who also thought I had to create a rule where there was none in verbs followed by gerunds of infinitives. Anyhow, I feel as if this class was wrested from me owing to the lack of sense from my supervisor.

 

Now that I have got it out of my system, let us just moving on to the topic I am tackling today.

As have probably heard from me before, I have been teaching children English for a few months already. Needless to say that it has not been an easy task. Albeit, did I want to share with you some ideas so as to tackle this issue. For instance, warm-ups or lead-ins such as jokes and fun games are a good way so as to get the class ready for the lesson. But what to share with the student?

 

Well, there is a game called "I spy with my little eye" whose rules I am going to explain in a video I am going to share. It is used by teachers to either warm up the class or wrap it up after an stressful day. Not to mention that it is an easy game to play that does not intellectually challenge young learners to an overwhelming degree. Thus, making it fun and does not only benefit the brighter students at the expense of the less capable ones.

 

 

Lastly, I would like to add that even though there are lots of more games and activities such as "20 questions" and "Simon says", I just wanted to focus on one for this post. Even so, will I be talking about some more in the upcoming posts. Remember, this sort of games not only make you think better of boring your students to death with grammar lessons. but they also give you the chance to kill some time when you are running out of ideas by the end of a class. May our eagerness to come up with new ideas for our students not be tempered by monotony.  

Is Homosexuality A Choice? (Educational Cartoon)

Things are picking up. Still and all, do I still have a long way to go regarding job stability. Not that I want to undercut my own efforts .Even, I think that I still have not found that happy medium that I need so as to keep a balanced existence yet. This time around though, did I want to talk about Homosexuality. Is it a very controversial topic. Not to mention that I am only going to scratch the surface of this topic on my post.

 

Have I always thought being homosexual was something you were born with and not something you acquired or learned. Do still think that; irrespective of what some people would believe. Still though, should I have to put down to science so as to give a valid explanation. For instance they say that when twins are born, there is 90% of a chance that the two of them might turn out gay. Albeit, one can still end up not being that way.

 

To my mind, I would regard homosexuality as being genetic. My reasoning is as follows: Most children discover which sex they are attracted to when they reach their early teenage years. Hence, I will be inclined to believe the same happens with homosexuality. I think that rather than a choice it is something people are born with.

 

To close things out, I would say that scientist still have a long way to go so as to unravel all the mysteries of homosexuality. Still and all, I believe all studies will conclude to the same result. You cannot choose whom you are attracted to. It is a matter of breaking through the fog of doubts people create in their minds and researching more about the topic.

Starting Over | Stephany Zoo | TEDxSuzhouWomen

For starters, did I want to apologize for yesterday's post. I really was torn up inside and wanted to quit writing altogether. By no means did I want to alarm anybody. Was I looking for someone's reassurance that could sweep away my pain. Even though I was coming across as a quitter, I was not exactly going against the grain. Have I already posted negative things on this blog before.

 

Still and all, it had been a while since I had done so. Not to mention that I cannot afford to make another false move. Or else, I could lose my job. For some time had I been waiting for a magnanimous soul to help me with my problems. Albeit, I am the one who has to be on top of my hardships.

 

Is it easy to slip back into depression. To stand back up again though is the complete opposite.

Was I told once that if I grabbed a piece of paper, wrote all the things that bothered me, and then rip it up, I would feel much better. Even so, they were wrong. Halfway down my recovery I relapsed terribly this year. Hence, the need for me to start over.

 

Do I not deprecate my achievements. Be that as it may, I admit my English is getting rustier by the minute. That makes me feel as if the ceiling of my home had caved in. Still and all, I have to overcome that feeling. By no means can the highlight of this year can be my depression. Have I failed to seize on every opportunity that has come my way. Thus, do I need to renew my self and not go down the path of despair anymore. My lifeboat rests on God.

MY SUICIDE STORY

Things have gone downhill. Is it extremely hard for me to wake up early every morning. Not to mention that my purpose in life is still unknown. I started this blog in 2013 expecting it to be a success. However, not even a soul takes the time to comment or subscribe to it.

 

Would I like a miracle to sweep away my negative thoughts. Still and all, that is impossible. Am I tired of praying to a probably non-existent god who takes pleasure in watching people suffer. By the way, I should probably not prune this post at all. Given the fact that I am making it concise. Even though I thought that kicking the habit of self-deprecation was going to be easy, it is not. Hence the need for me to give up.

 

Perhaps it is time for me to let it lie and stop writing for a while. The constant reoccurrences of my illness have prevented me from doing a better job. Fear looms over me. Albeit, I do not care anymore. If I stop and scrutinize my life, I could mostly see rejection after rejection and scenes of pain and suffering. It is not a matter of not being able to wake up early or being depressed anymore. My willingness to live has faded away.

 

Before boredom sets in among you, am I going to break this up. Not without thanking each one of you for having at least taken the time to read my posts. Despite the fact that, this is going to be my very last post. I encourage you to keep reading more seasoned bloggers, and keep learning as much as you can from material that can fill you up spiritually. So long.

Protecting Kids Gone Too Far?

It has been almost a week since I last posted. The reason for this is due to my depression coming back for a short time. Even though I try to overcome it, sometimes it is unbearable. Stripping off negative thoughts is not as easy as it seems. Hence, the reason for taking psychological treatments very seriously.

 

For years, has loneliness been one of my traits. Not because I wanted to. Conversely, owing to the fact that it was hard for me to fit in in different social groups. Hence, was it hard for me to break away from my shyness. For instance, the fact that my mother would drive me to school until I was in high school was utterly outrageous. Have I not written the aforesaid statement for you to make fun of me. Still and all, it seems appropriate to me for you to know the hardships I had to go through so as to gain my independence.

 

You know at this point where this post is going. Ergo, am I going to keep on talking about overprotection. Something that certainly boosts dependence among children. Laying down ground rules and grounding your children is seems perfectly OK. Even so, overprotecting them to the point of not letting them go to school alone by the time their are teens seems outrageous. An illustration for this would be an instance when I was trying to go to my English school after my regular classes by the time I was 15 and my mom still wanted to collect me.

 

Last but not least. am I glad that I keep this blog sort of secretly. I would not want people to find out that this 23 year old blogger used to be a mama's boy. Now though, am I a rookie English teacher trying to survive in the world. Be that as it may, do I still need  some seasoned educators to show me the ropes on this profession. Not to mention that number of aspects I have to consider before delivering a good class for children makes my head spin.

5 techniques to speak any language | Sid Efromovich | TEDxUpperEastSide

First of all, did I want to express my deepest sympathies and,  offer my condolences  to the families of the hundreds of casualties left after the terrorist attacks in Paris. No excuse whatsoever justifies the use of such violence so as to make a point. Having been the most affected areas Saint Denis, where a soccer game was taking place; and Bataclan, where a rock concert was being held. Anyhow, let us just hope that the violence starts tapering off as more and more safety measures are taken by the authorities.

 

Anyhow, today I wanted to talk about how important it for language learners to interact with native speakers when learning a second language. For instance, in my case, only a few times do I hesitate to strike up a conversation with a tourist. Of course sometimes, one needs to momentarily scrutinize the people you are going to speak to. Albeit, is it easier when one joins conversation clubs and social gatherings where one can speak the target language.

 

The more you practice, the easier it gets to understand the target language. Still and all, getting the ears used to a new language is not always easy. Hence, listening to music and watching movies in the desired language is always helpful. Despite the fact that nothing can replace human interaction, hands-on experiences are not always at hand. For people who do not live in the country where the target language is spoken that is.

 

Lastly, I would say that it takes years of practice to master a language. Be that as it may, the satisfaction you get from it is quite rewarding. Thus, do not get discouraged next time you are taking a up a second or even a third language, and do not see results straight away. I gush with emotion almost every time someone praises me for my English . It could be you next time. Consequently, do not get asleep at the wheel on your next English (or whatever language you are learning) class.

When Does A Person Become An Adult?

This is the first post I am writing as a 23 year old. You see, I turned 23 yesterday;  and even though my birthday did not turned out exactly as expected, I really enjoyed the company of good friends and of course their good wishes. What I wanted to talk today was early adulthood and what it entails to become an adult.

 

Irrespective of what has happened to me in the past, I can say I have moved forward. Am I not roving the streets of Lima anymore looking for a job. Not to mention that I am also more emotionally stable. Albeit, what do I need to accomplish next so as to feel 100% mature? Well it is hard to say. Perhaps the day I stop rambling when I am in front of a pretty girl will be the day I fully consider myself an adult.

 

In all seriousness though, being an adult does not only encompasses paying bills or forming a family. Sometimes, having the desire to help others and being able to give sound advice is enough. However, I am not saying that it should end there, not by a long shot. The more we learn about almost anything, the more prepared we are going to be in the future to lead a family and whatnot.

 

Last, but not least  the fact that we make sure we are not misusing our time when we are teenagers, and try to swat away negative thoughts is crucial. Youngsters usually go by their feelings, and therein lies the core of the problem. To wrap this up, I would say that I am going to bolster my own confidence by trying to be more assertive. In order for that to happen though, I am going to have to pour it on.

How to overcome shyness

It seems as though I have been running on empty after so many posts. Even so, I also had put my plan to post this on the back burner. Thereby, making me forget about it altogether. Still and all, I decided to tackle the issue of lack of confidence this afternoon.

 

For years have fallen victim of my own insecurity. Not being able to strike up conversations with girls from other classrooms when I was in high school for instance. Even though, I managed to make a couple of good friends; I know I could have made a lot more had it not been for this social anxiety.

I surmise, most children develop it due to their upbringing. For instance, since I was very overprotected as a child, it was really hard for me to develop social skills once I became a teen.

 

On the other hand, peer pressure plays a crucial part in the social development of a child. Albeit, and to illustrate the aforesaid point with my own experience; I develop a highly conscious and moral mind-set due to my overprotection. Hence, I was able to reject offers from strangers to do drugs, alcohol, and all that jazz. Not to mention I overdid it a little. What I mean by this is that I exaggerated in my role of goody-two-shoes.

 

Lastly, I would say that I will share a more extensive explanation in the video I am going to post about this regard. In spite of being unlikely, it is possible to change your patterns of behaviour as a young adult. For instance, people with depression who constantly find themselves in a trough can still deal with the problem successfully if the set their minds to it. Without medicating the issue away of course. By the same token people who get easily riled up can also solve their issue more effectively in their late teenage years and early adult years. 

Improve Speaking Skills to Communicate With Confidence

Things are picking up. Though, there is something that has crossed my mind recently. "How to speak with confidence". Something that has always been a challenge for me due to my upbringing. There are days in which I am able to strike up conversations with random tourists out of the blue for instance; whereas some other days, I cannot even muster the courage to approach them. In the following post, am I going to try to tackle this issue in the best way possible.

 

Has it always been crucial to be polite so as to star a conversation an be appealing to the person we want to speak to. Still and all, there is more to it that just that. Of course you can tell if someone is dismissive of talking to you. Albeit, what can trigger the aforesaid statement is the way we behave. If we approach someone we want to start a conversation with in a timorous and abject way, of course we will be rejected.

 

Another aspect is being able to speak with clarity and avoid mumbling or using filler words. Doing the aforesaid makes you come across as an insecure person. Be that as it may, what we are looking for is being able to exude confidence. Not to the point of seeming snooty, but confident enough.

Being able to enunciate and taking the time to elucidate what you are about to say are key aspects for effective communication.

 

Lastly, I would say that having the right attitude can also impel us to have an effective conversation.

It is not a matter of rushing or trying to talk to every single person that crosses our path. Conversely, it is a matter of being able to take the time to pick the right person at the right time. It could be at a party, a park, or even a supermarket. Hence, the reason why you should be able to emanate confidence even in our most simple every day interactions. Ergo, by no means can we let our shyness throw a monkey wrench in our attempts to meet new people. 

Going Back To School As An Adult Student (Non traditional)

Things are picking up. Be that as it may, am I still at a loss regarding my studies. Not only is it hard for me to go back to college due to financial reasons at this point, but also due to the responsibilities it might entail.

 

For one thing I am working at the moment. For another, I do not feel mentally prepared enough yet to go back to that old-school routine again. Reorganizing my schedule may offset my lack of interest to resume my studies. Still and all, a lot of other must be considered as well. For instance the cost of tuition and materials, among other things.

 

Albeit thinking about the negative aspects of going back to school might indeed deter me from actually doing it. Certainly though, it is a tough  decision to make. Developing good study habits once more seems hard as well. An instance of how to tackle the study hours once within college would be to amalgamate the courses that have the same root.

 

All in all, one could feel circumscribed by the new routine. Albeit, earning a degree might as well open up doors that cannot be opened to people without it. No matter how many road blocks may come your way, trying to overcome them and pursue higher education is always a wise choice.

Would I like to amplify on this topic. I think though I have made myself clear enough.

5 Pieces of Advice for New Teachers

Rookie teachers.....I am one now. One of the things that have happened to me at the beginning is the fact that I get flustered when I have to follow through with so many activities. Hence, that is why it is crucial to pace yourself and take enough time to prepare each class properly. Not to mention the addition of extra activities just in case.

Is it also important to have your own teaching style. You start developing ever since you do your practices at college. You can take in all the advice you want. At the end of the day though, you are the one who will know which techniques and procedures to use in your own classes. For instance, the use of warm up activities as simple as hang-man and even follow-up ones as English Whispers is essential to keep the class entertained.

Regarding discipline, it varies according to the age group. Albeit, in any case there is no need to snarl at the students. Unless of course the situation merits or calls for it. Students know when you are being a dictator in the class. Even though it is imperative to lay down some ground rules and make sure they are being enforced, it is also good to give students a little space. To illustrate my point I would say for instance that it would be a good idea for teachers to allow students to engage in idle chitchat with their peers if they have finished all of their tasks by the end of the class.

 

All in all, being a good teacher is not easy, one has to be an entertainer, a facilitator, a counsellor, among others. Be that as it may, you can always throw your supervisor s for a loop by coming up with innovating ideas ones in a while. Having enough prep time. Developing strategies so as to deal with galling situations, and doing extra activities will sure help you out a lot. Keep students entertained and occupied most of the time. Lastly, remember always not to let their energy ebb away with boredom. 

Teach Kids English #8-Simple Games

Things are looking up. Did I recently passed an examination so as to start teaching at a language centre. Even though there are yet some things to sort out: Such as the payment and the fact that I have not signed a contract yet, things seem to be marching well. Albeit, am I going to have to knuckle down so as to live up to my own expectations.

 

Starting tomorrow am I going to be teaching children and adults on  a regular basis. That means I am not going to be able to do as many social activities as I used to before. On the bright side though, I am going to get paid. Despite the fact that I have already put together the materials for one class, another one has come up and I have to get ready. For instance, by working on several dynamics, and presenting flashcards and whatnot, am I going to be able not to render my students blasé the entire class.

 

On the other hand, do I have to deal with the fact that I am still recouping from an already stabilized depression. Irrespective of my progress. Can I not drop my guard and follow my doctor's instructions by the letter. As I had figured keeping myself busy is going to help me in my healing process. Besides the aforesaid, the techniques I am applying are doing their part as well. For instance, am I listening to a daily audio which inspirational quotes now so as to sleep better  at night.

 

All in all, things have improved. Albeit, still am I hounded by negative thoughts which I have to block out. Who knows perhaps I need to break up the monotony of my life by doing more fun things. For now though, I would rather play it safe. Is this the time not to cow down from my new challenges, and not let people slag me off for unwarranted reasons and  get me down. Like they say: "A house divided against itself cannot stand". That is why do I have to work in tandem with my doctor, family members, and friends so as to fully recover.

Charles Spurgeon Sermon - Learning Self-Denial From Christ

Self denial... something we all make use of especially when we do penance for the sins we have committed  However, self denial can also be applied to people who cannot do the things the enjoy due to not having the means to do them. Either way it can help us grow spiritually and help us by showing to appreciate more the little we have.

 

Christ was a simple yet holy man. He was one of the first people who ever taught us that having what we want in life all the time is not always healthy. Also, having a sense of responsibility also plays an important role in this regard. For instance, a child who has to take a test tomorrow will spend the night before studying. Even if he has been invited to a party. He does not attend the party not only because he wants to appease his parents, but especially because he knows that duty calls and he must get a good grade on his final exam.

 

On the other hand, self-denial also implies tolerating people who rub us the wrong way sometimes. This does not mean we should be doormats. Albeit, by not being rude to the people we cannot stand at work, school or whatnot, and just ignoring them, we are already doing our part. For instance, yesterday night, I was in make or brake situation due to having to present a sample class to my supervisor. There was a teacher whom I had observed that I did not like very much. Owing to the fact that he enjoyed using Spanish with his basic students at times. Albeit, I overcame my insecurities and went to him for advice before giving my presentation.

 

Granted that there are cases in which we can only avoid negative people. Be that as it may, in other cases we just judge a book by its cover. Anyhow, I have an inkling that this new job I have gotten will not be that easy. Still and all I will enjoy. More importantly: The more prepared I show up to class, the less jumbled up my ideas will be. I know I have gotten off on a tangent by talking about my job. However, self- denial can also be applied there. To illustrate my point I would say that by being diligent in my duties and following through with my assigned tasks, I will prevent myself from indulging in leisured activities.

Southern Baptist Convention President Shares His Prayer Schedule 2/2

Besides me recently having rejected a job I got due to some inconveniences, things are looking up. Not to mention that prayer does help also when you do not want to get caught short by tragedy. Anyhow, today I wanted to talk about prayer schedules and how important and how pivotal they are to keep you going in the week.

 

Some experts suggest that mornings are the best time of day so as to read the word of God. Still and all, some people prefer keeping their prayers up until before bed-time. Hence, I would say that it is ideal to pray anywhere regarding a place. Of course that following a devotional and having an active prayer life in the morning or at night can be beneficial as well. As you progress with your devotional, you can ratchet up your prayers from two to three days a week to five or even every day.

 

Moreover, praying with authority is of utmost importance as well. Not only is it crucial to believe what you are praying, but also to transmit that passion and serenity that comes with prayer. Even though it is important that people who pray in the morning have got a leg up, any time can be chosen to praise the Lord. What's more, you can never be ambivalent when it comes to prayer. Even if you feel hopeless at times. It is hard to believe for some, but God is always  there.

 

Lastly, and before another blogger pips me at the post. Am I going to say that irrespective of what we are going through right now; we should never forget to be thankful for what God has given us. No matter if you keel over several times or have drooping spirits. If you believe The Lord will save you  and have faith in him, you can rest assure, ipso facto, that he will not fail you. 

Psychological Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #28

Emotional scars... most of the time they are the hardest to heal. Albeit, not impossible. It does not matter exactly what happen. It could have been psychological, or physical abuse, a break-up, the loss of a loved one. They are all painful and almost unforgettable. What also gets me incensed regarding this topic though is that it nearly impossible for the offenders to offer an apology. Due to the fact that of course they do have an axe to grind when committing injustices. 

 

Before I start tackling this issue though, am I just going to say that I will not get bogged down in details. Regardless of the fact that our emotions are not immutable, and indeed they do change constantly, there is something that must be taken into account. It is really hard to snap out of or recover from a depression or PTSD when not treated properly. For instance, I could say in my case that I did not get the proper treatment up until early this year. Finding a good psychiatrist and dealing with the root of the problem head-on can certainly save lives.

 

Irrespective of the fact that I did not have to dig deep so as to talk about this topic, it did bring back bitter memories. Even though it could be easy to gloat at somebody else's failure, when it happens to you it seems like the end of the world. Despite the fact that it takes willingness to recover and courage so as to make progress in a psychological treatment, it prevents you from faltering once you are halfway from totally healing. Thus, I would suggest anyone who is taking medication and following a treatment to please take them seriously.

 

Treatment against depression can easily be a lifeline to surviving. Not to mention, that get cured could mean everything. From being able to garner achievements once more, to feeling productive at work, or whatnot. Ignorance could lead people to sending up mental illnesses and psychological disorders. Be that as it may, at some stages of the illnesses, people could find themselves in life or death situations. Hence, the importance of talking up preventive treatments and encouraging parents to allow their children to opening up more to them.

You Have a Purpose: Dealing With Disappointment and Moving Past Setbacks

Sometimes we find ourselves falling by the wayside regarding our endeavours. It could be professional endeavours, relationships, among others. Some of the things that leads us to fail in our attempts to succeed are fear and insecurity most of the time. How to uproot and overcome these setbacks though? In the following post, I will share my views as regards to this topic.

 

Oftentimes we bristle at the comments of ill-intentioned people who try to put us down. Why is that though? Most of the time they see us as an obstacle to deal with and want to get rid of us. Not only should we keep in mind the saying "Foolish words fall on deaf ears", but we should also prevent ourselves from believing those belittling comments. The worst thing we can do is to allow ourselves to letting others make us falter. Hence, the reason we should keep a high self-regard at all times.

 

Believing in yourself as opposed to vacillating with each challenge ahead is imperative. Thus, the need to having an active spiritual life, and being thankful for even little things we have every day. Casting your problems to God diminishes them. For our setbacks are merely a trifle to him. Not that I wanted to add up deep religious believes to this post. Albeit, taking into account the aid and supremacy of our Lord is crucial if we are to tackle our vicissitudes successfully.

 

Last but not least, I wanted to consider the fact as you are going to hear in the video I am going to share afterward that: "Each setback provides us an opportunity to not only learn from it but also find a hidden opportunity within". Definitely the aforesaid statement was one of the things that stuck out to me from that speech. Do I encourage you to watch it. That is all for today. As soon as I get wind of secret info regarding how to build I time machine, will I let you know. For know I will keep up the good humour and come up with better jokes for next time.    

One Simple Method to Learn Any Language | Scott Young & Vat Jaiswal | TE...

Mastering a second language is not that easy. Still and all, it is useful of satisfying. Assuaging your desire to learn by attending classes is OK. Albeit, there is more to learning a second language than just going to a regular class. In the following post I will tackle some of the issues people have in their pursuit to being fluent in a foreign language.

 

Immersion is considered one of the most effective ways to mastering a language. Albeit, if done wrong it could be useless too. Surrounding yourself with people whose mother tongue is your target language and forcing yourself to speaking it are key to succeed. Granted that at the beginning of our learning process, there are some memories we try to expunge. For instance embarrassing mistakes we might make in public while trying to make ourselves understood. Be that as it may, there is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, experts suggest that the more mistakes we make in public, the more prone we are to improving in a shorter  amount of time.

 

Hence we cannot let our shyness scuttling our endeavour to mastering the target language. Besides, it is true that living in a foreign country coerces us to speak their mother tongue. Conversely, it is also true that the aforesaid statement is not the only way to help someone learning a second language. For instance, if you find a native speaker of the target language who is a friend of yours or even an environment such as a language club in which you can practice it, you can also improve considerably. Not to mention that you don't even have to publicize your intentions to learning another language, you can keep them off the record too.

 

Lastly, it is true that lots of doors can be opened up when mastering a second language. So much so, that some foreign language learners even get scholarships to get a degree abroad. Still and all, it is not a requirement to go abroad. At least not at the beginning of your learning process. To say nothing of the fact that you should not even think of cringing when making a mistake in public. Native speakers are mostly glad to aid you communicate in their mother tongue and appreciate you trying to get your point across.

Living in a tumultuous city has its ups and downs. The more people you see,  the more low-key you can be.  Speaking of Lima, a city located in the central coast of Peru, I just wanted to describe it a little bit as it is today. Mostly regarding its means of transport and the issues I will tackle in the future.

 

Lima has a population of almost 9 million people, it counts now with four means of transportation. Two lines of buses one called "Metropolitano" and the other one called "Blue Corridor", "Lima Metro", and lastly the usual fleet of informal buses that have been circulating for over 20 years. The "Metropolitano" began circulation back in 2010 and it goes from  the north of the city to Chorrillos.

" The Blue corridor" is a network of buses that have been implemented in every district and began operations in 2012. Moreover, "Lima Metro" began operating in December, 2012 and it has two lines and 26 stations. The first line goes to the south to Villa El Salvador, and the second goes to the north to Bayovar, Last but not least the fleet of informal buses that have been polluting the city for a long time that cover most of Lima.

 

The amalgamation of these means of transport is what constitute our resources to commute every single day in Lima via public transport. Not to mention that it is easy to draw a blank when it comes to routes due to the recent changes that have been made to improve the quality of service. The issue of public transport has been brought to the forefront for years by the local media. Be that as it may, only recently has it started to be considered. There are lots of other issues that have to be accounted for in Peru. One of them being education. An overpopulated city cannot afford to have a vast majority of illiterate citizens. Still and all, some measures have been taken to combat this problem and I will talk about them in a future post.

 

In review, there is still a lot of work to be done in the city of Lima. Mostly regarding education, public transport, and pollution. As it is been floundering with this issues for decades. Even though Lima does not grapple with those problem as much as it did in the past, lots of changes still must be done. For year have authorities botched up the prospect of the city improving. That has to be different from now on as our enthusiasm for the future cannot  start wavering.

How To Be Happy In Life & Why You Aren't Already Happy

I was trying to dig up new ideas for something to write today up until I ran into the video I am going to share next. Had I never thought before that thoughts can be as powerful so as to determine whether you are happy or not. Still and all, from the vantage point of the present, you realize that crying over spilled milk is pointless.

 

Hence, thoughts are the chink in your armour. Albeit, what if you want to blot out negative thoughts and stop being overwrought all the time?. Firstly, you have to consider that the less you think about your problems the better you feel. Therefore, by organizing your schedule in an orderly way so as to keep your mind busy and setting short term goals constantly, you are on the way to casting aside negativity.

 

Each time  you rebound from a bad experience, it is better trying to forget what happened. If you learn to overcome your problems this way, will you get rid of a albatross over your shoulder. Anything positive that diverts you from negative thoughts should help you. It does not have to be a windfall. You know what they say though, money makes everyone happy.. doesn't it?

 

In all seriousness though, the more you sniff out opportunities, the better. Not to mention, that my aforesaid comment about money was just a joke. Nonetheless, we all need it to survive, don't we?.

Most of us have had a chequered life in which we wish we could change so many things from the past. Be that as it may, a rumour of the invention of a time machine has not been peddled yet. Thus we must go on.

Inside The Americas - Public transportation in Lima

Once again I grow even more disappointed of the public transport in my country. Does it still confounds me how local authorities are unable to put a stop to these delinquents. For ever twenty years have Lima citizens have suffered discomfort and abuse from the hands of bus drivers and ticket collectors.

 

Is it indeed intolerable what they do. These people go from overcharging the passengers to speeding up every time someone gets on the bus so they fall. Not to mention the fact that they overfill the busses with people mostly at rush hour. To say nothing of the fact that their units are as old as from the 80s. What do they get in exchange for their bad behaviour. Well, at most they would get chided a few times by the police or gat a few tickets.

 

The number of people being run over by these bastards, and the number of rules they infringe go up every day. Albeit, is it imperative for us citizens not to bring ourselves down to their level each time something happens. Taking a respite from the hellish service they provide is pure gold. What about going against the grain and filing a complaint at the police station if you happen to see an injustice committed by these law breakers?. Well, most times trying to do that is like beating a dead horse. Unless a really serious case presents itself.

 

In review, we Peruvians were not born with a silver spoon in our mouths. Even though, the public transport system has improve a bit with the implementation of a train that goes from north to south and vice versa, a set of new buses that cover a small area, and a few more things, there is yet a lot of work to do so as to get back to having the good service Peru once had on its halcyon days. 

Aids - Everything you need to know

This morning while I was getting back from one of the classes I usually attend, I run into a man with AIDS. How did I know? You see, in Lima, beggars, and people with issues ride on the buses so as to ask for help by giving speeches and selling stuff. This time my predictions were not on the nose. Due to his good looks and manner of speaking, this gentleman could have been mistaken for any other passenger.

 

When he started recounting his story, I knew there was something wrong though. He went from how society discriminates him for his condition to the point in which he can only work during Summers as a chauffeur, to what he envisions for his little daughter whom looks up to him. He did not get on the bus so as to grovel for help. He got on it so as to teach us a lesson. Even though he did not get the unequivocal support of the passengers; this good sir left with a smile in his face knowing that most of us did help him.

 

He even chewed out a person who  snubbed  him blatantly. After seeing how upsetting it was to witnessing how idiotic that person could have been so as to snub him, I think he deserved it. On the other hand, I remained guarded as I always do in those types of situations. Being unfairly judged is part and parcel of openly stating you have a problem like the aforesaid. Still and all, his speech made quite a splash.

 

In review, we should never underestimate neither the gravity of illnesses like AIDS, neither should we underestimate the wisdom of infected people. If we do not want to end up with this diseases having us over the barrel, we have to take all precautions. Lastly, it bodes well for the future of our society to have citizens such us the man I run into. It takes courage and a matter of assuaging your anger to be able to do what this gentleman did.

How To Become a Christian - What Do You Have To Do To Be Saved

What does it take to be a true Christian? Does it only take to read the bible and go to church?

Am I a going to distil my thoughts about the topic into this post. Before though, I would like to suggest faith as the sinew of Christianism.

 

After first getting involved seriously into Christianity last November, I finally got baptized last Tuesday. Even though I would have rather joined back when I was 19, I am glad that I at least made the decision later than sooner. Back to the topic, if you are convinced that what you believe is right, nobody can shake your beliefs. Is it true that there are some cults and whatnot not that prey on naïve followers. Even so, the more you learn about the bible, the more capable you are not to be deceived.

 

We all have something to rant about. Albeit, faith is the only thing that keeps us going. A man without faith is like a plane without wings. Hence, do I yet not understand how agnostics can be so confident about their beliefs. Sure, we all hold God accountable for the bad things that happened in our lives. Albeit, if we deepened our knowledge of his word a bit more, we would understand why he allows suffering to take place.

 

Most people who turn to Christianism, do so because they want a new lease of life. Either because they want to tidy up their lives or due to their desire to find out the truth about God. We should not only see the Christian life as a sop to help us overcome our past problems, but as something even more important. Hence, if you want to live a life of purpose, I encourage you to amp up you spirits, and never lose hope. Being a Christian is something to be proud of, even something to be shouted from the rooftops.

Why I Hate School But Love Education||Spoken Word

I do not need to go out on a limb these days so as to say that it is not necessary to go to college. Albeit, still do several jobs require you to have a higher education so as to get a decent position in the work force.

Before I plunge into this topic, let me tell you that I learned more about my major by immersing my self in the field for six months than by having been in college for two years.

 

It is important to get a degree indeed. Albeit, will I not desist from saying what I think about the matter. In the video I am going to share shortly, the speaker lists several worldly successful people whom did not graduate from university.  Be that as it may, the receive more than a hefty pay check each month. Hence, bumbling around sometimes works. Was that a feeble joke, but unexpected lucky strikes do happen though. The key if to do what you love. As cheesy as that may sound.

 

Still do I remain adamant in my decision not to go back to my former college. Now that I have seen I wider horizon, do I realize how much I was missing out on. Am I not the first one to dispel the idea that you do not have to get a degree so as to be successful. Still and all, I am reminding you of it. Do not get me wrong though. Not attending college does not mean shirking from your responsibilities; nor does it mean to backslide. In short, you take a different path.

 

To close things out, I would say that I too had drummed into as a child the idea that you must go to college in order to be somebody. Education is crucial to succeed. That goes without saying. Even so, they way most schools operate goes against the normal development of a student. I am not saying all schools are wrong. Notwithstanding, only a few do not fail in unlocking the potential hidden in their apprentices. What I am trying to get across is that you do not need a degree to open a book. That is not a silly statement to bicker over, but something to chew over. 

The science of stage fright (and how to overcome it) - Mikael Cho

Stage fright... something that is hard to overcome. Have you ever thought though that we all have to deal with it at some point in our lives?. We all feel nervous at tumultuous events such as presentations at school, talent shows, among others. Albeit, we have to learn to deal with them.

 

My insatiable curiosity has always led me to ask questions regarding different topics. Yet, I still have a lot to learn. Stage fright is one of the topics I knew the least. Hence, the reason why I did a little bit of research on it. One of the ways in which you can feel more confident before a presentation is practicing of course. It could be either in front of the mirror or among a group of friends. Further, starter with a hook such as a joke or an anecdote always works.

 

Let us segway more deeply into this topic. The more you practice, the more confident you feel. Nonetheless, is it always good to have a back up plan. In case you either confound the audience with too much information or run out of it shortly. A good speaker should be attuned to the needs of his audience. Hence, you could come up with trivia facts if you run out of time too soon or expand more on your explanations if you feel your audience does not understand you.

 

In review, I  would say to you not to sell yourself short. We all can do public speaking. It is only a matter of practice and good posture. Speaking of posture, which is something I did not touch on, I would like to say that straightening up and walking calmly while speaking is the best thing you can do. Lastly, I would like to add that I hope I am drumming up enthusiasm in reading this blog by bring up less negative matters.

Diana Laufenberg: How to learn? From mistakes

It seems what you have done throughout your life does not add up to much in some cases. Believe me though. You learn from almost every single experience you have been involved in. Do not let anything quash your plans to succeed. We all get wistful at one point or another due to past unfortunate events. However, being able to get by our problems is what we must do so as to progress on.

 

There is no elaborate plan for success. You must trip a hundred times in order to find success. Still and all, the more you try to accomplish what you want, the more chances you have. There are times in which you know you have to step up to the plate in order to fulfil your goals. We all flounder at times. Even so, the more we try, the better. Hence the need not to back out from challenges that would benefit you.

 

Have I tried to keep my failures under wraps for a time. Albeit, I learned that "what does not kill you makes you stronger".  As hard as opportunities are to come by, there is always something good to buck up about. Be that as it may, do you have to cross boundaries oftentimes to achieve your goals.

Regardless of how much it costs you to get around to reach an ambition, it is always good to feel prideful about your accomplishments.

 

In review, I would say that irrespective of how hard it may seems for you to reap success, hope springs eternal. Life may not be as easy as whipping up a quick meal. Nonetheless, it sure is worth living.  Take it upon yourself to fight for your goals and seal every chance  you have to succeed by working hard.

Laura Trice: The power of saying thank you

For years has my family ram their decisions down my throat. Even about the gifts I would get. Conversely though, I have never got used to saying thank you. As much as lack  of sleep can throw your  body out of kilter, guilt can do too. Hence, the need to be grateful for the small things in life. Irrespective of what your situation is right now, there is always something to be thankful for.

 

For instance, I've been plucky enough to confront my kin lately. However, have I not been that way to thank my friends. May I have been maneuvered  into making the wrong decisions in the past. Be that as it may, my friends have been behind me always from the start. Something I had not considered before due to being boxed in my emotions.

 

May I not have been able to lay down the law to my kin and let them know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a teen. Even so, I can do it now. Besides, once I said I was going to succeed and I cannot go back on my word. I may still live off my parents, but at least I am not embarrassed to say it. Nonetheless, it is not that I have not been doing anything in the meantime. I just needed to find a north for a start.

 

Should my own actions spur me on to succeed. There is no point in choking back my tears now. Do I know that what I have been through has not been easy. Still and all, we all withstand pain in our own way. Have I been able to get by my problems with the skills I had at hand. Albeit, I know now that I am capable of much more and so I am going to tug my shirt into my pants and move on. Enough is enough trying to cover up for some of my insecurities.

How To Deal With Depression - Tactics That Work Immediately

Was I cut to the quick after the a friend of mine's comment . However, is it true that my perfunctory efforts to get better have shown themselves. Not due to not being exactly a person who gives off confidence, but for the stuff I have brought out into the open . Not to mention that, for what I have been able to glean about depression; the busier you are, the better you feel. Notwithstanding, all the tasks I had coordinated for this week I called off.

 

Besides, was my friend right on the button when he said I'd regret not moving on. Have I been succoured by some friends. Albeit, without much improvement. By the way, am I trying for words to slip out of my mouth as naturally as possible. However, still do I not know how to get into the swing of things. Have I obstructed my own progress, clothing my ears against any piece of advice.

 

How can I set things in motion now that I feel like this? I am not sagacious enough to answer that question myself. Since, I constantly cut myself down day after day; I don't know what else I can do now. Brooding over the past has only caused trouble. Hence, accentuating my illness even more. In order for me to set the tone for my recovery, am I going to have to make even more efforts to pull myself out this curse.

 

Lastly, I know no one will come around to my thinking. Albeit, do I have enough reasons for not living it up right now. Like they say: You are your worst critic. That's what happened to me. I was too worried about moping around that I did not look at what was ahead. Consequently, instead of writing lines as a punishment for not seen through it, I have something much worse coming for me. I cannot put my finger on it. Although, have I been driven to do things against my health in the past owing to my emotions.

Tips to Prevent Oversleeping : Health Tips

It's been  a tiring week. However, have I got  a second wind due to my desire to get better. All my chances to succeed rest on how quickly I ride out this depression. Be that as it may, it flusters me that I oversleep sometimes due to the pills I'm taking. Anyhow, is it time to sing a different tune.

For now, what I have left to do is to put aside my feelings and look out not only for my interests, but also for my kin's.

 

Even though I have been conducting myself above average this week, still did I had setbacks.

Have I flipped my lid for instance, due to having slept in. Did I have plans today, and muttered complaints under my breath. Still and all, on the flip side of the coin, I got to have a good sleep.

Have I moved up my lazy days by not following through with all my tasks. Albeit, it is justifiable due to my mom's inability to understand I did not need to take that many pills last night.

 

Enough about me, I think as I had delineated the characters of a play through my posts. Me being behind the ball, and my kin being the bad guys who caused it. However I want to categorize them, still do I have a long way to go recovering from this depression. My warped thinking tells me there is no hope and that I have fallen into a pit of quicksand. On the contrary, my heart tells me I should move on and forget about the past. Should I have to get rid of my bad thoughts such as a fan that blows water off your car in a car-wash.

 

How can I sanctify the practice of waking up early once more in my life. Since I got caught up in the past a long time ago, it is hard for me to ride out that issue. Is there an interplay and tag of war between good and evil within me. Hence should a posit routinary exercise as a solution for my problem. Each time a person exercises, their brain secretes serotonin. Thus raising their spirits automatically. In fact exercise would also prevent my nervousness from coming through. Anyhow, is it time for me to dive in and renew myself through the power of God. It gives me chill bumps to even  mention him to be honest.

Letting Go Of The Past - How To Get Over The Past In Minutes

My intention has never been to embroider the facts regarding my personal life. Still and all, sometimes I tend to get off on a tangent. Am I still mired in depression. Albeit, little by little do I learn how to deal with sizeable problems. Even so, do I not have many options readily to assist me. Hence, the need for me to make a final attempt and jump over my hurdles. I just got word that a small job will come up. Hence, do I need to take advantage of this window of opportunity and set out to succeed.

 

Some of my thoughts may be outmoded. Notwithstanding, the fact that I am routinary person has helped me along the way. Ergo, should I stop berating  myself over the past; due to the fact that at least I have one quality that shows. Albeit, have I not had a marked improvement. Thus, the reason why I need to keep working on healing myself and pushing a little harder. After weighing all my options, I can say that I still have a few. Nonetheless, I have to act so as to get them.

 

For years have I deviated from my goals owing to my kin's control. As a result, nowadays it is a lot harder for me to get over the vicissitudes of life. Do I wish I had grown away from my family sooner, but it did not happen. What I have left to do is to wipe my sweat off and keep moving.

May problems have undermined my confidence. However, is it never too late to start over, and get over the bad thought that subvert my health. 

 

Could I elucidate the reasons for me feeling the way I do further. Albeit, I have to take upon myself to feel better. Conversely by being het-up over the past I will not accomplish anything whatsoever. Thus, the reason for me to murmur to myself every morning that I can do it. Doubtless, it is going to take a lot of hard work. Be that as it may, it is imperative for me to bring about change in my life now. I don't want to become a person who airs their knowledge all the time either, but one who gets to be noticed and respected by his peers.

The Science of Depression

The nitty-gritty of my recent condition is as follows: Regardless of the fact that I have made tiny progress regarding my health lately, am I still in danger. For years, have I tried to talk my issues over a coffee with anyone. However, due to my lack of friends and the disinterest of the few I had made it hard. It was close, but no cigar for me, who ended up having such conversations  like that three years later.

 

No matter how much self-discipline I would put into things, my deep depression took its toll eventually. Had I hold my stand a bit longer, the result had been different. Needless to say that the fact that my kin cooked my goose regarding education from the get-go affected me the most. Hence, my irrepressible curiosity could never be satisfied. Owing to have played second fiddle to my folks, have I ended up in really bad shape.

 

Not that I want to sound pessimistic, but my chances of success have run short. Not to mention that there is no money available for me to put away for a rainy day. Not to mention, that without such opportunities there is little room for my ideas to fan out. If I could snarled at myself for having been so naive, I would have done it already. However, there is no point in doing it now. Besides, it goes without saying that I might as well give up so as to relieve the pain.

 

Never have I wanted to be a bumptious jerk. Even so, been more assertive since my teen years would have helped me a lot. Yet, I remain here, washed away by despair and without much to do. Never did I meant for this blog to be negative. Albeit, so many bad things have happened to me that I do not know whether or not I will be able to come up trumps this time. Have I been sniped at and abused by my brother and parents on countless occasions, that I could never even accomplish to be a self-made professional. Is it not easy to get off bad habits. Nonetheless, in my case it is much more than that.

The Ultimate Motivational Clip - Rise & Shine!

Do I have to switch up to a better mind-set. Still and all, is it hard for me still to even remain calm at times of despair. Not to mention that my regrets do not cease to eat into me still. Should I just get back to my routine and forget about this depression that permeates all aspects of my life? Irrespective of how much my kin has hassled me over the years, do I have to learn to forgive for my own sake.

Am I in over my head with worries. Hence, my high priority is my health for now. Moreover, it is useless to say that you can extrapolate my life experiences from what you have read about me so far.

Not a fairy tail, that's for sure. Albeit, I have come to the conclusion that grouching over the past is pointless. As hard as it is for me to accept it, it is indeed useless. One of the things I have been suggested to do for instance, is to pursue an uplifting activity. As a result, I would be able to cope with my depression a much more effective way than how I have been dealing with it so far.

 

May I have taken so many wrong turns thus far. Be that as it may, I am still young. Besides, how do expect to preside over a school class someday in the future if I cannot help myself first? Walking faultless and knowing I have not hurt anyone is priceless. Hence, the need for me to forgive. Moreover, if I expect to make it to the finish line so to speak, I am going to have to do it alive and kicking. May I have been induce to making the wrong decisions in life. That's over now though. Fussing over the past will not magically rewind my life and solve all my issues. As much as I wish for that to happen.

 

Finding a sense of purpose is not easy. Albeit, once you find it is easier to set yourself up for success. Do still need a life-saver though. Be that as it may, it could be faith for all I know. Not that I believe 100% in the esoteric. Notwithstanding, I'll illustrate my thinking. When you twist your ankle, you go to the doctor right?. However, what happens when you have a fight with a relative, were do you go?. That is where faith comes in, sometimes religion helps you out even more than a visit to the shrink. Do not get me wrong though. Both should go together and balance each other out. I can testify to that due to my situation. Although, should I be considering as a first step toward my healing process to dump out those festering thoughts and accomplish peacefulness of mind.  Thus, bringing in positive thoughts is the way to go.

Don't Leave for Tomorrow What You Can Do Today

When negative thoughts take over and cloud your mind, what should you do?  Countless times have I wondered that. Still and all, what I know is that it is definitely hard for me to dump out nasty thoughts. To be honest I have not exactly have sown the seeds for success. However, has it been  really hard for me to even get a job opportunity lately. Not to mention the grudges I have been nursing for years against my kin.  One thing is for sure though. Nowadays, I do not care about hating them anymore.

 

Might I have been kicked to the curve countless times by the people who ran the show in each occasion due to my insecurity. Be that as it may, I myself have wasted some chances due to fear.

Have I got detoured by the grudges I was holding against those who hurt me, not to mention my fantasies about time travel. Not that I have visions or anything, but daydreaming about the supernatural has also prevented me from getting over my past problems.

 

Hoping this is not my last post by any means, do I try to hang in there with all my might. Notwithstanding, I wonder what the point of living is. If I never get to live out my fantasies, then I will have a miserable existence. To say nothing of the fact that thoughts about the mistreatment I got from my relatives still ruffle me up. Should I find something that fills me up then? Well with low income and a negative mind-set there is not much I can do.

 

They say that if you want something, you have to make a little noise. Amen to that. I concur 100 % with that aforesaid statement. Problem is I never complained about the things I did not like back as a child. Hence, the reason why my kin took advantage of me in so many ways. In review, I have little left to do besides concentrating on my new job and avoiding to fester even more resentment. That is the only way I can get back on board with my former activities.

 

PS. Next time I'll try not to come up with yet another rigmarole

Is YOUR INNER CRITIC Killing you? Depressing you? Here's help.

I am a few days away from starting work  and yet my inscrutable face says it all. It seems as though I had incur the wrath of destiny by failing to decide wisely about my future back in my teenage years. However bad things are, the decisions others have made for me and the one's I did not make have taken their toll on my health.

 

Truth be told, I feel  a bit long in the tooth to have learned English by the end of my teenage  years and not the other way around. Not to mention that I did not even master up until recently. Oftentimes, you have to  sit on the fence regarding making an important decision. Even so, when others decide for you. Such as what happened in my case, you can end up in serious trouble.

 

Am I convinced that if I had been left to my own devices when I was younger, I would have been a lot more successful. be that as it may, there is not much I can do now, but to look forward.  Irrespective of how much I would like sugar-coating my situation, I cannot. There is something that prevents me from doing so. No matter how much it would help me to pluck the bad memories out of my mind. It does not seem humanly possible.

 

To close things out, I would say that hope springs eternal. Regardless of how unlikely it seems for me so as to mend my situation. Call me a "Drama queen", but do I remain lost in my own mind oftentimes trying to imagine a better world in which I live. Coughing up the truth is as hard as remembering how many people have foisted their beliefs and decisions on me. Let alone the fact that my lack of a cut-throat spirit has always been a disadvantage for me too. As longs as bad thoughts keep popping up in my mind, I have something to worry about.

Does the End Justify the Means?

Have I started to make headway recently. You see, have I gotten myself a job in an interpreting agency. However, My spirits have not risen that much to be honest. The fact of me pondering over my regrets still affects me. Hence, is it injurious not to move on altogether. Be that as it may, do I still have a long way to go before that happens. No matter how much more I rave about the past. What is over is over. Whether I want to accept it or not.

Throwing myself into a new job might keep me occupied enough so as not to admonishing myself for what happened or to divulge my personal life to all my friends. Still and all, do I think that the fact that I have more people I can trust in now has helped me to overcome some issues much quicker than before. Sometimes you have problems coming at you back to back. Thus, you always need at least a couple of friends you can rely on  so as to get it off your chest.

Perhaps I need get off my backside and start focusing on the nuts and bolts of this new job I've got.

Even so, do I still have a smattering of excuses not to move on. For instance, the fact that I waived the right to make my own decisions at my early teenage years, and how much that has had a bad effect on me. Having families who step on their children's toes does not seem that out of the ordinary. Notwithstanding, add to that one more family member besides your parents and you've got hell for sure.

To conclude, I would say that a lot more is going to take for me to finally be in the groove. Albeit, nothing is impossible when you set your mind to it. Do I have to cement the foundation of my path to succeed. Be that as it may, is it easier said than done. Hence, do I hope that my willingness to vanquish my problems overrides all others. I may not know the ins and outs of how things came into existence. Not to mentions that I still have hundreds of other questions. However, my desire to learn as much as I can and to overcompensate for the time I lost gives me the strength to go on.

LIVE YOUR LIFE OVER - MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO

Sometimes I look back and see that some of  my plans that have fallen by the wayside. Be that as it may, is it never too late to start over and turn over a new leaf. Hence, is it time now to get down  to work. Not only is it good to be in a good mood irrespective of the vicissitudes of life, it is also crucial to constantly wait in your wings for unexpected opportunities coming up.

 

Have I grabbed a hold of my situation  a long time ago. Nonetheless, was it had for to pull myself out of it. Would I as I have already mentioned before, remained pugnacious towards my kin regarding my past for long. Consequently, was I walking the plank by behaving that way. Now though, do I try to mind my p's and q's every time I am surrounded by my closed ones and happen to remember something unpleasant. Hence do I constantly walk a tightrope between putting them in their place and doing the right thing.

 

Still and all, considering the countless arguments my family and I have gotten into, I think enough is enough. This battle of wills has to stop once and for all. For a person who's got all their mental faculties that is the right thing to do. Ergo, the reason for me to start anew.

 

In review, and to encapsulate all I have said. Perhaps it is time now for me to bury the hatchet and bear no more grudges. Even so, is it better said than done. Some things cannot change sometimes. For now what I have to do is to look forward and try to stop berating myself for what is done as much as possible. 

Faith: Six Ways to Build Your Faith!

I used to wake up at 5 AM almost every day to write an entry before going to school about two years ago. Now though, things have changed so much. Even though I feel that my knowledge of the English language has deepened,  still can I not put it into practice as much as I wish I could. Not that I get off on Knowledge, but it does matter a lot to me. However, at the early stage of my learning my efforts were stymied by the decisions of third parties. Irrespective of the fact that I have tried to clear the air by talking about this endless topic with my kin, not much progress has been made.

 

Nowadays, do I try to plug myself into  as many English activities as I can so as to find an outlet to forget about the past or express my emotions. Despite the fact that my hindsight is still not 20\20, do I believe to have achieved a better understanding on how to solve every single one of my problems. Consequently, if there was a magical way to rewind my life to the point in which everything started going wrong in my life, perhaps I could fix it. Be that as it may, do I have to be realistic. Many say to me: -Lean on God! As if that was not hard enough already.

 

For instance, let me tell you about something that happened recently. I attended this men fellowship meeting on Saturdays in which we share our thoughts on specific parts of the scriptures. Anyhow, there was this guy among us whom we prayed for due to him having respiratory complications. The following morning which I happened to attend the same church, I heard bad news from the pastor. It turned out that this guy had ended up in the hospital. Thus, one wonders sometimes, what about our prayers?. Where did they go?. Is God even listening to them?. This aforesaid comments are not meant to be scathing whatsoever. Still and all, I have the right as Christian to have  questions about the reliability of our faith.

 

Lastly, I'd say that no matter what. There is always something we are going to fuss over. Call it work, love life, or whatnot. We are not meant to squeal in happiness all the time. Notwithstanding, there has to be a balance. Good moments VS Bad ones. Not to mention that we are not supposed to fly off the handle over every single thing that goes wrong in our lives either. Still though, sometimes I wish I could lower myself to the level of my enemies and give them a lesson. Albeit, the bible says: "Love thy enemy". Something hard for me to understand, but which at least makes sense at some extent. If you're not at war with anyone, you don't have to remain rattled about which move you are going to make next.

Philosophy: Aristotle on the Purpose of Life

Do I still wonder if I can make a go of my life. Either by use of my singing or my writing skills. Well, that's beside the point for today's topic though. I've been thinking not exactly about whether it is time for me to reach  a higher ground or not. I have no clue what brings these ideas on. I just know I have to write about them once I come up with them. Do I believe it is a much better idea to talk about stuff I think rather than just fretting over it. Irrespective of the fact that I may consider myself behind schedule for some things at this point, there is something that tells me I must go on. Besides, we all have a purpose on this life. Don't we?

 

Even though at first, I was reluctant over going back to therapy, a friend roped me into it. It has worked out well so far. Be that as it may, do I  have to commit to going through with the treatment as long as I have to. Not only will the doctor phase out the meds once he sees improvement, he'll also tell me I will be able to take on even more challenges than now. Anyhow, enough about me for a change. What do you think about the question I raised earlier? Despite the fact that we don't always have an out of the box solution we can employ to solve our problems, do we still know we have a purpose.

 

It does not make sense that we were put on these earth for no reason. Most people only pursue their frivolous desires and selfish aspirations, whittling down their chances of being happy in the process many times. Even so, I am not saying that we should not have goals in life. We just have to learn to balance them out so as not to forget the other important things. Such as love, and health. By no means am I saying we should shunt our duties for later to make room for these aforesaid aspects either. Still, how can we bridge the gap between our desires and what is right?

 

Change is something that makes us quiver oftentimes. Still and all, once we get used to new things, we don't feel afraid anymore. Hence, I deduce the same happens when you try to find a balance between to different aspects. Sometimes, our creativity is stifled by the system of things. Thus, the need for change once in a while. Even if we think we have next to no chances of succeeding, one audacious decision made at the eleventh hour could still save us. Consequently, never cop out of anything  you regard as right, even if the odds are against you.

R. C. Sproul on Presuppositional Apologetics

What do you believe? Have I already talked about this topic. Albeit, not in detail. Some think that tragedies is what chokes out their faith, other their sexual orientation, etc. Hence, we've got three types of people: Strong believers, those who constantly blow hot and cold regarding their beliefs, and those who don't believe at all. In this society, is it permissible to belong to any of the aforesaid categories. Nonetheless, some religious groups tend to act brusque against each other for the sake of argument. The same happens with atheists and believers. In the following post, I will juxtapose two different views as regards to this topic. Theists (Those who believe) and atheists (Those who do not)

Is it easy to drown out those thoughts that there is an almighty overseer with the opinion of others. Not to mention, that in order to blend in and avoid being ostracized by their social group, many hide their beliefs. It is apparent though that most people tend to see what is different instead of what is the same among their creeds. Is it normal for agnostics for instance to be incredulous about the existence of a god. Due to lack of 100% solid evidence to prove it. Even so, when you get to study apologetics, you come to the conclusion that any creation must have a designer. It is common sense. For instance, if I have a wonderful watch that can count my pulse, measure my blood pressure, etc. Is it easy to pull out the meaning of all of that is happening. Indeed someone must have created that awesome watch.

Things cannot just have popped out of nowhere. To say nothing of the complexity of the human mind and body. Is it logical to believe that someone created all we can see. Including the laws governing everything. From the movement of the earth around the sun, to the fact than most stars remain still.

Thus, if something takes root, someone must have planted the seeds. Common sense forces us to snap out of our stubbornness and scratch out all other believes, including the ones saying that the universe created itself. A friend of mine once told that he thinks God had the design for all the universe on his mind and in a matter of seconds he made it all happen. That aforesaid statement still makes more sense than believing things just popped into existence.

Anyhow, for now this is all I could bring to mind. If there is someone who started it all up, he himself can also finish it all off. Is it time now to wrap things up and try to blow away the cobwebs by practicing matutinal calisthenics as I keep recovering slowly but surely from this already mentioned countless times depression. Next time, will I come up with more topics that will make your minds spin for sure. Without using detractive comments against any creed of course.