If you think someone might have gotten the wrong impression or have questions about something you said or did, talk with that person about it. Clear up misunderstandings before they have a chance to grow into something worse-a rift is smoldering resentment. If there was indeed a misunderstanding, you'll both be glad to have it cleared up; and if there wasn't the other person will feel it was thoughtful of you to ask.
Getting things out in the open, if done in a humble spirit, will nearly always bring people together. It may not solve the immediate problem, but it will foster mutual respect and better understanding that will lead to future solutions and successes.
Of course, for this to have the direct effect, you need to be willing to hear the person out, no matter how painful it may be or how much you may disagree. If the other person sees you're willing to listen, be reasonable, and apologized for whatever fault you may have in the matter, chances are they will do the same.Talk it Out please.
The power to forgive is one of the greatest powers given to a man. It's part of the nature and essence of God, and when you exercise it you assume godlike stature. You have the power to forgive and thus rise above the pettiness of mortals.
Choosing to forgive another is one of the hardest things most people ever do, especially if it's undeserved. It's hard because it's not human nature. Human nature cries out for revenge and retribution. But why get stuck in human nature?
Allowing God to set into your life, you received a measure of his superhuman nature. How much that superhuman nature rules in your life is up to you, and that is reflected in your choices. Readiness to forgive is the most outstanding traits in God's nature, how quick you are to forgive others is a pretty good indication of whether or not you're letting God's superhuman nature take charge.
Whether that person who wronged you deserves forgiveness or not is not the central issue. The central issue is you doing the right thing. No one really deserves forgiveness. If others have done wrong, they deserve justice. But forgiveness is greater than justice. Justice is human; forgiveness is divine.
Forgive others who have wronged you, even as your heavenly Father forgives you.
Every person has an inner beauty, a touch of the divine. Just because you don't see it at first glance doesn't mean it isn't there. Whenever you are, there are treasures right in front of you. don't be fooled by appearances.
Consider the geode. Outwardly a geode is just a rock-sometimes a big rock, but a rock nonetheless-and is usually found lying around with other rocks in some desert place. In fact, name derives from the Greek word geodes, which means earthy, It surrounds it, but to the trained eye it is no ordinary rock. The gem hunter or the geologist knows that inside that rock is a wonder of nature that, when the rock is carefully split open, will take your breath away.
The expert will carefully saw the rock in two to reveal dazzling crystals inside, such as the purple amethyst. He is often not quite sure what he will find, but with eager anticipation he skillfully goes about his job and is rewarded by being the first to see the wonder that lies within.
Will you look for beauty in others today? It might take some careful work to get through the stony surface, but there's no telling what beauty you will uncover!!
Some of you kindhearted souls are quick to jump in and help whenever you see someone in need. Being caring and compassionate are wonderful qualities, but its also important to be realistic. Don’t overextend yourself to the neglect of your primary responsibilities or to the point of feeling overwhelmed and giving up. You can avoid this pitfall by being careful and prayerful about what you commit to do for others.
Your time and resources are limited, so you need to invest them wisely. When you see a needy situation that could turn out to be costly or long-term project, consult Him and get his perspective before you commit yourself to helping. You need his help to see things in the proper perspective because if you don’t you won’t be as effective as you could be. You ,might get deeply immersed in one project, only to find that there is needier situation just around the corner. Or if you try to ”run in empty’” you wont get far or be much help to anyone.
Keep in mind, too, that sometimes when someone is struggling, while there may be something you could do to help, you might know that it’s actually better for the person to work through the problem with only GOD to lean on. Or He may know that someone else is in a better position to help that aperson than you. This is sometimes hard to accept, but in some situations the best thing to do is to step back- to pray for the one who is struggling but not to get involved beyond that.
Recognizing a need is only an indication of what HE might want you to do. Check with Him before getting involved, because He may have a better plan. Think it over and Invest in the Best!
There's nothing wrong with talking about people behind their backs- as long as you say only nice things.
Chances are, what you say about others will get back to them, so use that as you guage: Don't say anything about others in their absence that wouldn't say to their face. This isn't being hypocritical; it's treating others in their errors or weaknesses the way you would want to be treated.
Somtimes you may need to discuss somone's problems with others, especially if you are a supervisor or a boss, but you can always say it in a way that is respectful and wont lower others' opinion of the one you are discussing. When you must say somthing negative, try to balance it with something positive. Also, if you remind yourself that the reason you're discussing the person's problems is so you can help that person make changes fro the better, your discussion will take on a more positive tone and you'll be more likely to achieve your goal-positive change.
And do you know what? Sooner or later the kindness and consideration you show others will come back to you. That's the spiritual principle, as sure as the laws of nature: You reap what you sow. Treat all people with respect, and you will earn the respect of others. Not only that, but your example will also rub off on others. You might not see huge results immediately, but if you keep it at it, you can create a little bit of heaven in your corner of the world it is possible- and it can start with you. START A POSITIVE CYCLE and it starts with you..
Eyes are both receivers and transmitters powerful communicators of the heart and spirit. People read your eyes even before they hear what you're saying. The eyes tell all in that magic moment when your eyes make contact with another's. When eyes connect, spirits connect.
Eyes can convey understanding, sympathy, approval or disapproval, encouragement or discouragement, support or doubt, challenge or submission and and a thousand other things. A Look can blast like a cannon or gently caress. Eyes can penetrate the soul and unearth deepest secrets, or brush others aside as though they didn't exist.
When others want your opinion, they look in your eyes. When they want to know if you're telling the truth, they look to see if your eyes are saying the same thing as your lips. Eyes are prime communicators between people of different languages, because they speak the universal language of human spirit.
No offense but... people are getting to o fake in here. They only want pics, comments, testimonials or to see how many friends they can get. So let's see who would actually repost this. This is a test to see how many people in my friends list are paying attention to me or knowing the real value of friendship. If you do, Copy and repost this in your own bulletin if you are a real friend. No need to reply. Just copy and paste this in a new bulletin with the same subject : Fake Friends
Today we have bigger houses and smaller families, more conviniences, but less time; We have more degrees but less common sense; more knowledge but less judgement; We have more experts, but more problems; more medicines, but less wellness.
We spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive to fast, get to angry too quickly, stay up too late, getup too quickly, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too often, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our professions, but reduced our value. We talk too much, love too little and lie too often. We learned how to make a living, but not a life; we've added year as to life, not life to years.
We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.
We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the neighbor.
We've conqured out space but not inner space. We've split the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less; Plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait; we have higher incomes, but lower morals.
We built more computers to hold more informations, to produce more copies, but have less communication. We are long on quantity, but short on quality.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestions; tall men and short character; steap profits and shallow relationships.
More leisures and less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition; two incomes, but more divorce; fancier houses, but broken homes.
That's why I propose, that as of today, you do not keep anything for a special occasion, because every day that you live is a special occasion.
Search for knowledge, read more, set on your front porch and admire the view without attention to your needs.
Spend more time with your family and friends, eat your favorite food and visit the places you love.
Life is a chain of moment of enjoyment, not only about survival.Use your crystal goblets. Do not save your best perfume, and use it every time you feel you want it.
Remove from your vocabulary phrases like "one of these days" and "someday." Let's tell our families and friends how much we love them. Do not delay anything that adds laughter and joy to your life.
Everday, everyhour, and every min. is special. And you dont know if it will be your last.
I wonder if i can help you in courting a filipina... How to do it....first you have to identify who and what a filipina is like?
A Filipina is basically a conservative person but still has the naughty desires in her... A Filipina is simple yet complicated... She desires to loved and be loved...
Often times she is shy enough to tell what she wanted.. she means something but words can't get her way...thus if you can't come up with what she wanted, she will be disappointed and will treat you in slience-but theres another version to that, with the fast advancement in the new world she will do all the talking the blah!blah!blah! thing till you get mum and speechless.
Again how to court her? You just have to be you...and present your self the way you are and as confident as you are.
You have to be clean and neat coz she her self will jump into shower at least a minimum of twice a day....so better take your bath, change your clothings daily and trim your finger nails, she doesn't want to see dirty nails
You must be well focused and your eyes should only be directed to her for when she finds it out that you still see what's behind her she will definetly get jealous...and better be ready with your shield or else you'll get stubbed with a kitchen fork.
But to Top it all YOU have to Understand her and its common that - she likes to feel special, so sincerly compliment her. -she wants better tomorrow, show her hope. -she desires direction, so navigate her. -she is selfish, so speak to her needs first. -she gets low emotionally, so encourage her and lastly -she wants success, so help her WIN and that is to LOVE her...
Want every day to turn out well, no matter what the circumstances? Here is the secret: look for the good in every situation. For example, when you come home from work dog tired and still have to make dinner for your family or take care of the kids while your wife does, stop and thank God that you have a family to come home to. There is a positive way to look at any difficulty or disappointment.
If you are inclines to dwell on the neagtive, STOP! Getting critical or depressed never makes things better. You might feel that you deserve a little self-pity.But you will only drag others down and feel the worse for it. Whereas if you as God to help you look at even the"bad" things in a postive way, HE will help you pull out of the doldrums.
There is more than enough negativity and cynicism in the world today. You can't counter the global problem, but you can control your own outlook and keep falling prey to it yourself. Detrmine to make the best of bad situations, and you'll make your own world a happier place. You'll also attract more friends, because people are naturally attracted to positive people. And because you have an effect on others, you will end up changing more of the world than you may have thought possible!!!Just take Your right turn...look for the good in the situation
