Benefits of Making a Wine

           As I am enjoying this wonderful weekend day of Sunday, I am also inspired to write something about the significance of my blog's title which is Making a Wine thus I came up with this post. When we participate in making wine, it means that we are in full control of all its ingredients same thing with our life, it is always a plus factor for us if we are constantly in control of all things related to it such as its goals, aspirations, dreams and others. 

          In the actual wine making, one of its positive attributes is that it can give us a very meaningful learning experience. It allows us to identify its complex process that involves understanding the interplay of heaps of factors such as grape selection, fermentation, aging, and bottling. Engaging in winemaking can usher us to valuable insights into agricultural practices, microbiology, chemistry and more. Similar to this, in life also we are ushered into a deep understanding of the interwoven mystery among one to the others. When we allow ourselves to undergo the deep process of self understanding, it is then that we will start to savour the beauty of intermingling with other people's lives. 

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          Another positive contribution of us getting involve in making wine is its health benefits. As it is said, moderate consumption of red wine is associated with various health benefits and thanks especially to compounds like resveratrol anbd antioxidants found in grape skins. While these benefits are more closely linked to consumption rather than production, knowing exactly what goes into our wine can enhance our apporeciation of its potential health benefits.  Similar to this are those benefits to our health when we come up with positive relationships with ourselves and with others. As commomnly said, no man is an island therefore we are all expected to engage with others regardless of who we are. The challenge then that is left for us is how could we openly extend ourselves to others without overlapping the boundaries between ourselves and them. 

How To Share Positive Energy To Others

          As  human beings, it is but a basic need for you and me to possess that sense of respect and self dignity. This could be attained in different ways like achieving our goals in life, building relationships and sharing positive energies with others. 

          I recently read an article by an HR expert named Susan Heathfield and she's talking about how then could we show appreciation on others in the workplace. I think that situation  is but similar to our day to day living. To quote a few of what she shared on her article, here are 3 ways to make other people happy.

1. "Praise something your coworker has done well" - Source: http://humanresources.about.com/cs/rewardrecognition/a/appreciation.htm

          And in fact, if we will apply that to our everyday living, that is exactly one of our basic needs- recognition. We need affirmation and we receive that when other give praise and recognition to whatever positive and constructive thing that we accomplished. Meanwhile,to give praise is not really difficult yet at times, what stop us from doing so is our own insecurity that instead of praising the other person for what he/she has done, unknowingly or knowingly, we want to receive it on ourselves. The challenge therefore is how to stay humble and be generous in sharing these praises.

2. "Say THANK YOU. Show your appreciation for others' hard work and contributions." - Source: http://humanresources.about.com/cs/rewardrecognition/a/appreciation.htm

          In relation to giving praises, learn as well to express gratitude to whatever good deeds others may have done to you and to others. For some it is a difficult thing to do yet if it becomes a habit then this could then be a simple task to do. And it takes a day to day practice to be able to do it by heart.

3. "Ask your coworkers about their family, their hobby, their weekend or a special event they attended." - Source: http://humanresources.about.com/cs/rewardrecognition/a/appreciation.htm

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          Through this process, it shows your interest on the other person. Building relationships is a long time process and even small details need to be given essence so that they will emerge as motivators to strengthen the connection. Yes, it could be true that several things consistenty pre- occupy each of our days however if we value our inter-relationships with others then we need to exert extra effort so as to give them importance and that includes knowing anything that is special to them.

          To end, those 3 above are but just a few of the ways in order for us to develop our relationship with others. No one among us can exist and live by his/her lonesome. We need each other so we will also make efforts to build bridges so that we can cross each other's life (but never to overdo anything).

Author's Note:
Susan Heathfield- expert on Human Resources and author of Top 10 Ways to Show Appreciation to Employees

Welcoming a New Month

          It's the 10th of August yet I believe that as we all welcome each new month that comes our way, let us also be grateful for each new day that is given to us. Looking back on our life, each moment always brings us delight and contentment most notably if we learn to appreciate each moment. Every day, we encounter so different people and each one of them allows us to add colours to our journey.

          The moment we wake up to embrace the bountiful blessings of each new day, we also allow ourselves to continue with each own development. Therefore each and every moment must be welcomed with open arms for it brings us surprises. Somehow along the course of our unique and individual journey, we also come in contact with somewhat unpleasant experiences. But we have no control over these  circumstances and they would somehow hurt us and bring us into woundedness. 

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          Learn then to welcome each new month and everything that it offers even the negative circumstances since by so doing, we can also learn something positive from them. If properly handled, they would probably allow us to become stronger accordingly. At times, we need other people to guide and enlighten us. We need others to show us the way for in certain circumstances we are blinded by the impact of the negative experience to our life.

          As a result, the beauty that each day brings will be wholly appreciated and will enable us to have that state of excitement as we prepare to meet another day. 

My Week's Activities

           Another week....another set of remarkable experiences....experiences that would allow me to look back and express gratitude for everything that has come and go in my life. Indeed this "wine" deserves to be shared with others....yes this very own life that is so treasured and precious.

           After spending the five days this week in work, I can express that life is so wonderful since it has been a wonderful week for me. Being able to fulfil my commitment to my work and being able to contribute to the company gives me a positive feeling of being worthy of all the attention and affection by my mates.

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           The moments I spent with my loved one- my wife is always the best of all my times this week. That in spite and in the midst of all my other weekly and daily activities as well as responsibilities, I always see to it that I am able to fulfil my responsibility to my wife especially by giving her the attention and care that she rightly deserves all her life.

        On the other hand, my time spend with my mates and others whom I have encountered in the duration of this week contributed to this week being another  fantabulous week. With all these experiences, the more than I am looking forward to each week that comes my way.