Reflections Reflection: Forget God 8:00 AM Being sick. Being broke. Being heartbroken. Those are a few times when I remember I was holding on to God so tightly. In my hurting, I never fail to remember Him. But here's a confession: when things are going well, I sometimes forget God. I forget how faithful He was not leaving my side when it seems the world has abandoned me. I forget how generous He's always been not letting my cup run dry. I forget about how He's healed me many times. I was a sickly kid. Yeah, I'm one of those nine lepers who were healed and never returned. As a result, when things go bad again, I worry. As if I haven't been saved by His grace a million times before. How not to forget God I strive every day to change for the better. I've realized I have so little faith because I'm not remembering the good things God has done for me in the past, but I do dwell on the times I felt let down. Having known this problem, I have figured out the solution. Reminder Tenor I know God is busy solving the planet's problems. Who knows how many universes are there in the vast multiverse. And He's in charge of all of them. But I boldly ask Him of this trivial, teeny tiny request: to remind me of how good He is. Seriously. When something good happens, and I know it's Him at work, I ask Him to remind me of that moment. Especially when tough times come up. Guess what, He does help me remember. Gratitude Journal Tumblr What I do so as not to forget God when things are going well is that I keep a gratitude journal. I'ts a simple list of what God has done for me in the past that seemed impossible for my limited human and imperfect faith and understanding. Things like: When I was traveling and was worried sick that my valuables will be stolen from my luggage, God kept them safe and secured. When I needed a new phone but buying a new one is out of the budget, God helped me win a contest where a sleek smartphone is the prize. When I was sick, God healed me. Sometimes I would add declarations on this journal, proclaiming what I believe God will do for me. No it's not magic, it's allowing God to work miracles in my life. I always forget about that beautiful fact. That's why writing them down helps me remember. So is reading reflections from other people's blogs. Reading blogs Tumblr As most of my time is spent online, I have to be wise about spending it. Aside from working for clients, managing this blog, and of course chatting with friends, I read blogs that are soul-nourishing. There are a lot of good stuff around the world wide web. You just have to find them. I'm glad I have. Here are a some of my favorite blogs that remind me how God works amazingly in our lives: The Dreamer Writes Everyday Gyaan Recklessly Alive Julie Garmon Bo Sanchez There are a LOT of great bloggers out there that I try to visit on a weekly basis (if I'm not busy) to get my soul nourishment, but I won't be writing them all down here. They know who they are. Hint: they're always leaving a sweet comment here on my blog. Go find them there. Video Reminders Giphy I always jump into work the moment I wake up, sometimes most of the time skipping breakfast because I want to finish early and complete the tasks ahead of schedule. That means skipping on reading the daily scripture too. I know, I used to be a good girl. What happened to me? LOL. I make up my listening to a 5-minute or so talk of my fave preachers on their Facebook pages. Yeah, social media can be your friend if you use it wisely. My calendar also has a daily reminder of how good God is and how beautiful this life could be if we decide to make it so. Check out these short but faith-filled videos on Facebook for daily inspiration and reminder of how amazing God is: Full Tank by Bo Sanchez Gognuts by Arun Gogna M3SY by Alvin Barcelona Joel Osteen Ministries Judah Smith What about you? When things are going well (or not), who do you turn to? Who do you remember the most to thank, to ask a favor from, or just to talk with? Any other blog sites or Facebook page that you can recommend? I'd appreciate it so much if you can leave the link in the comment. If you write about your personal experience or create short videos which you think can help me remember God, please let me know where to find you in the comment too. Looking forward to your reminder! Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Listicle Bachelorette Yacht Party: Awesome End to Your Single Life 8:00 AM No ordinary bachelorette bash for an extraordinary woman like you, right? Saying goodbye to your singlehood deserves something epic, unforgettable, and FUNtastic. It's the end of a legendary chapter and the exciting first line of a whole new story. But safety comes first. Always gotta keep you and your crew worry-free. Sure, there are tons of bachelorette party ideas, but have you considered a Bachelorette Yacht Party? The ultimate way to set sail on a farewell to your fabulous single life is by renting a yacht. Why choose Bachelorette Yacht for your bachelorette party? Wunderkindof 1. Safety Bachelorette Yacht has an experienced team to ensure you only explore safe waters and avoid rough water and storms. In addition, all their equipment meets the latest safety standards. 2. Fun They make the yachting experience as fun as possible, making it the experience of a lifetime for you and your guests. 3. Weather Insurance While Miami has some of the best tropical weather, sometimes you can get unlucky. No worries. They offer optional weather insurance if you can’t take out the yacht. 4. Freedom to travelDon’t you want to explore more on your last night as a single woman? Literally, travel as a free woman one more time with Bachelorette Yacht. Let them know where you want to go, and they can set up boat tours that can range from 2 to 10 days long, with a capacity for up to 24 passengers and room for many more memories. 5. Yacht party of your dream You can choose from their yachts, ranging from 60 feet to 150 feet, based in South Beach, Miami. So, whether you want to cruise the party scene in Miami or party in the Bahamas, you can. Whatever type of experience you want, from drinking champagne with your girlfriends at sunset to a full-blown DJ-backed party on the yacht….your party, your choice. E! Entertainment Television Singlehood is more like an epic adventure. It's been a journey filled with memories that deserve a legendary send-off. Don't settle for just any last hurrah – you and your besties deserve something fabulous, luxurious, and unforgettable. Picture this: you and your crew setting sail on the Bachelorette Yacht, ready to celebrate your single life in style. It's the perfect way to wave goodbye to "Ms." and say hello to "Mrs." (or just keep living life to the fullest) Image from Bachelorette Yacht website
Listicle Guy Red Flags 8:00 PM When you are asked to love everybody indiscriminately, that is to love people without any standard, to love them regardless of whether they have any value or virtue, you are asked to love nobody. -Ayn Rand You see guy red flags, and instead of running away as fast as you can in the opposite direction, you rather shrug it off or turn a blind eye and run towards it. How many women choose to play dumb and lower their standards, hoping that these guy red flags they see are harmless or meaningless? No biggie. But, red flags if ignored can lead to more devastating situations. Before it's too late, save yourself from heartache and more trouble. Common Guy Red Flags He who never listens. When you clearly say "no" for a good reason, and he still proceeds to do it, right under your nose or behind your back. Well, it's only your opinion he doesn't respect. You still matter. Right? He who is too shallow. Too shallow to take you or your relationship seriously. He who lies to your face. All. The. Time. When he tells you he doesn't have any means of communication with his ex, and yet they're actively exchanging comments on Facebook, like each others' posts (Activity Logs, sweetheart), and her name is still on his contact list. Add to that the time he forgot to log out and you "accidentally" read their messages. But, you can't confront him, not if you don't want him to think you're prying. So you pretend you didn't see his "What's up?" and her "Hey, you've lost weight!" reply. It's none of your business after all. They're just being friendly. Then again, he told you they're not on speaking terms, didn't he? He who makes time for everything but you. When he's too exhausted to dial your number, and can't stay up talking to you because he needs to rest, otherwise his health will suffer. Surely you understand, right? Though he's always present in every drinking session there is, in sickness and in health, that's just him showing his loyalty to his friends. You know that. He who can't make up his mind. He makes plans, cancels it. Makes another one, reschedules it. Changes his mind, and cancels it altogether. He doesn't mind messing up your schedule and plans because he's confident that your universe revolves around him. You can cancel other things to make room for him in your calendar. He is your top priority. How dare you not make him your priority. Shame on you. He who couldn't care less. There you are ranting away and pouring your heart out, telling him how bad your day was because your boss/client/customer transformed into the spawn of the devil that he is, or you have had a misunderstanding with a colleague or friend, or you're just being hormonal. And there he is, your handsome prince, focused on his phone, chatting/texting who-knows-who, or reading, or staring blankly ahead. He's too focused on trying to solve your problems that he's totally zoned out. Or he's got his own problems bothering him. Or he's chatting with the president and making plans to solve the present economy crisis. Be supportive! Don't bother him with your frivolous stories. He who belittles you. He scoffs when you tell him about your dreams, he belittles your ideas, he always criticizes your flaws. And he claims he's only joking when he hurts your feelings with his words. He who is a foe to your friends. He doesn't like everything about your friends. Why can't your friends be like his friends? Or at least be like him ---perfect. He who is eternally broke. He frequently borrows money from you. He's not a bum, he's got a job. He's just hard up at the moment. Like he was last month. And the month before that. He's in dire need of money because, all his friends have Blackberry phones, and he can't be left out. He's running out of cigarettes and you know it's not cool to be not smoking. And those cute eyes need a Ray Ban to protect them. It's a matter of life and death. Don't be greedy. He who adores himself. He loves to talk about himself. He is the best thing that has ever happened to you. You must be honored. You ignore the red flags maybe because you know your intuition has never failed you yet, and you hope with all your heart that this time you're wrong. Maybe you desperately want things to work out. Maybe you hope it will go away, or at least change. Maybe you want to persuade yourself that it's normal. Maybe you think you've set your standards too high that you want to believe you can live with these "quirks" anyway. If you think you can live with it, it's all up to you. If you have faith that the other person will eventually change, it's your call. Remember that like everything else in life, who you want to be with is a choice. And you alone are accountable for the actions and choices you make. So, stay or leave? Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Single Life Ready To Listen To Something Better? 8:00 AM Anyone can find fulfillment and happiness with the right tools. -Amy Loftus Single. Beautiful. Fulfilled. These are how strong women are today. We are blessed to belong to a generation when we don't have to fight for our right to vote or prove our potentials anymore. At least for most places. But why do modern-day Eves experience professional fulfillment at the expense of our love lives? Society does not help making us feel guilty of our "imbalanced" life. Do you listen to their advice and presumptions? I'll tell you a secret to loving your single status and being guilt-free. Don't listen to these critics. Listen to something better. Ready To Listen To Something Better? Listen to your heart. Listen to the voice of truth within. There is nothing wrong with being able to achieve more than most women in your family. There is nothing to be guilty about if you are advanced by a mile from your male counterparts at the office. Listen to something better. Listen to women who understand where you're coming from. Listen to those who once walked your path. Listen to the wise and the experienced. Listen to Something Better podcast. Why you need to listen to Something Better and what to expect I've been privileged enough to listen to Amy Loftus of Something Better talk about what to expect in the coming episodes. As a single woman in a couple-filled and family-obsessed society (I'm saying that from experience. Folks left and right are asking me about my love life every time and are curious to know when I'd get married and have kids), I am personally excited to listen to this podcast. Honestly, it's not that difficult to be single. But the people around you with their old-fashioned and backward beliefs could make it challenging. If you know how to take care of yourself. If you have the means to provide for your needs, if you have enough funds for traveling and your passion, if you can put aside for your future, and you have friends you can always count on, the single life is a liberating, fun, and awesome adventure. We all have our own paths we choose. If you're like me who's presently happy and content with her life as a single woman, but is also looking forward and open to a beautiful beginning of another chapter in life, you need to listen to this podcast. If you think you have all you need, but wants to share your life with another whole person and wondering how to get there, you need to download this podcast right now. Here are more you need to know: Every Tuesday beginning this Fall 2017, tune in to Something Better, a new podcast hosted by Amy Loftus. Amy Loftus is a singer songwriter devoted to helping people realize their dreams. A lifelong fascination with Jungian thought and masculine and feminine energies spawned this podcast, with the goal of helping women find the kind of fulfillment in daily life that leads to true love. Each episode is a 35-minute discussion about the behaviors and communication aligned with inner masculine and feminine energies and how they are either helping or hindering your love life. Amy will be interviewing people who are single and married, so listeners can hear others’ experiences, as well as new thought leaders, authors, therapists, athletes, wellness gurus and more. Her first guest is Dr. Pat Allen, a bestselling author and Jungian cognitive behavioral therapist with 45 years of experience developing communication techniques aligned with masculine and feminine energy. More than a typical relationship podcast, Something Better is something better. It’s a conversation between experts and regular folks, sharing experiences and awakening listeners to truths they already know or tools they didn’t realize they have. Something Better Podcast is looking for your questions, frustrations, curiosities, and concerns in the hopes that you’ll feel heard and understood, and that someone who shares your experience will also hear it. You do not have to tell your name, if you do not want to be identified in an episode-- just sign “Anonymous”. somethingbetterpodcast@gmail.com If you want your questions on love and relationships answered on Something Better and prefer to leave a message, use Google Voice line: 323-999-1536. If you wish to remain anonymous please say so or your message could be shared in the podcast. Tune in, download and subscribe to Something Better. Available on iTunes September 5th 2017. Watch the video promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GycOQiO0uN0 CONNECT WITH SOMETHING BETTER PODCAST Twitter: https://twitter.com/amyloftus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyloftusmusic/ Site: https://www.somethingbetterpodcast.com/ iTunes: http://bit.ly/SomethingBetterPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterpodcast/ Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Dating Why Some Men Date Older Women: The Appeal To Date Older Women 8:00 AM You will find a number of reasons why some men date older women. When men are dating a more mature woman you need to look at the age group as relative. It’s truly just a number and there are more essential factors to some romantic relationship; compatibility and communication, besides just your age group. You will experience a bit of a generation gap but this is normal and should be expected. These differences can really make a romantic relationship exciting as you are able to explore what each of you likes. You might find that you are trying things you didn't think you would, but enjoying yourself as well. Think of it as both of you broadening your horizons. Why Some Men Date Older Women Older women also often possess the self-assurance that some younger ladies are lacking. Many men will appreciate this confidence as they can find a lack of confidence in younger ladies really unappealing and frustrating. Older ladies realize the significance of producing a great impression. More mature ladies are also more financially independent and will not expect you to pay for everything. They have worked hard for their finances and won’t squander them but are willing to share expenses with you. There are even some aged women that appreciate younger men and shower them with gifts. However, there are also some more mature women who will be looking for this so make certain you know what you want when in a romantic relationship. Finances will differ depending on the individual and their background. Women today also aren’t worried about the social stigma of dating younger men. While ladies date more aged men all the time, it was once considered bad taste for men to date older women. In this day and age, this is not such an issue anymore. About the Author Alex Wise is the publisher and founder of Loveawake online dating site, which launched in July 2009 and has been providing original free dating services and relationship advice, tips, articles, reviews, and videos to readers ever since.
For Moms Help Your Child Succeed In School: 8 Simple Ways For Parents 7:03 AM Being a parent, you are your kid’s first and most vital mentor or teacher. When there is involvement of teachers and parents in their kids’ schools, the kids perform better in academics and have more confidence and are more willing to go to school. There are many activities that parents can help their kids’ learning process at home and during the school year. Here are simple ways to help your child succeed in school. Help Your Child Succeed In School Maintain a healthy relationship with your child's teachers and school staff 1. Meet your child's teacher. When your kid initiates his school journey, consult with your child’s teacher and discuss the various techniques to handle the school-going child. 2. Attend parent-teacher meetings and stay in touch with your child's teacher. Schools generally conduct one or two parent-teacher meetings each year. But you also have the authority to meet with your child's teacher any time throughout the year. via Bannerman Support your child academically 3. Figure out how your kid is performing. Enquire from the teacher how fine your child is doing in class compared to other students. If your child is not doing well, particularly when it comes to speaking or reading, then seek a help from a teacher and ask what you can do to help. It's essential to act quickly before your child slacks off. Also be definite to evaluate your child's progress report each time it comes out. 4. Go for superior services if you think your child needs it. Every student is different and they vary in their learning and grasping ability. Some students absorb and recognize the concept rapidly; while some may need extra support and devoted time to help them study efficiently and perform well in their tests. If your child is having issues with learning in school, you may hire a private home tutor who will focus only on your child. Hence, your kid faces fewer distractions in a home environment than in coaching centers, schools or in colleges. Eventually, they get higher grades in the tests. 5. Make sure that your child gets homework done. Your child must be aware of the importance of education and on a daily basis, homework needs to be done. You can assist your child with homework by maintaining a distinct place to study, finding a consistent time for homework, and eliminating interruptions such as the sound of television and other household works. via Tenor Support your child's learning at home 6. Establish a positive attitude about education to your children. Generally, kids imitate their parents. What we say and think about education will ultimately help our child to grow positive approaches towards school and education. They build confidence in themselves as learners. 7. Monitor your child's television, video game, and Internet use. A normal child on average devotes far more time watching television, surfing on the Internet and on play stations or video games than they do homework and other school-related activities. Educate your child how to use the internet properly and efficiently, so it will help him in his education and enhance his learning process 8. Inspire your child to be responsible and work independently. Taking charge and working self-sufficiently are important abilities for school success. You can help your kid to grow these qualities by making certain protocols that apply regularly, make sure that your child has to take responsibility for his deeds whether good or bad and both at home and in school. Make him learn to break down his tasks into small steps so that so he will be more productive and fruitful. Take time to play an active role in your child’s education through contribution, training and support. You and your child will gain the profits of a dedicated educational effort. About the Author: Educational expert, Garry Smith is redefining the way schools worldwide develop teaching through online tuition in Singapore, and counseling programs, giving students greater odds of achieving life success. His team-integrated approach brings teachers, counselors, private home tuition agency, and families together to help students develop personal, emotional, behavioral, social, academic, and career skills to overcome today’s biggest challenges. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Reflections Reflection: Embrace Our Uniqueness 10:18 AM Each of us is a unique strand in the intricate web of life, and here to make a contribution. -Deepak Chopra Embrace Our Uniqueness We are all different from each other. No two DNA are the same. Even for identical twins. We know this since time immemorial, right? So why do we keep on judging one another for our differences---in skin color, in preferences, in beliefs, in taste of style or music, in culture? Why can't we just embrace our uniqueness? Embracing our uniqueness does not only mean being comfortable in our choices and individuality. As long as you're not hurting anyone in the process, why not? Whatever floats your boat as long as it doesn't sink mine, you know? Giphy To embrace our uniqueness also means celebrating others for who they are. Allowing them to shine their own light knowing no one else can do it but them. For we are all called to play a different role, but ultimately, our purpose is the same: to love. How can we love if judgment comes first? How can we bridge a gap if we build a wall? How can we understand if we refuse to accept? There is no music if there is only one note. There can't be a rainbow if there is only one color. The world will be dead boring if we are all the same. Where is the challenge? How will the growth happen? Where is the excitement? What is there to look forward to and learn if we are all the same? The key to finding peace despite our differences, in my humble opinion, is respect. Live your life, embrace your uniqueness, but most importantly, let live. Respect the other person's idiosyncrasies. Because we all came from different backgrounds. Even siblings living under one roof for years could turn out to be different people with different perspectives. Giphy We are all wired that way; to be different and to possess a special gift only us could offer. Isn't that beautiful? Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
