The Difference Between Commitment and Interest

A Guest Post:

          There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it is convenient for you. When you are committed to something, you accept it with no excuses, only results.

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         Most people are interested on what people will say on things that they do, they contribute, they share, as well as give, then it makes them feel good, they feel they hold the world, they feel people owed their lives to them. For some, they feel people are helpless without them and they feel that others can't do things without them, great in the eyes of the people.  

          On the other hand, if you are committed, you do something for people's lives, because you feel that they need it, because you feel what they feel and because without saying it, you can feel their silence, you can feel the beat of their hearts, you can see the reflexes of their eyes, and you can feel that they are thirsty and hungry, and you are committed, not in the eyes of the camera, or being aired on radio or being publicised, and that because you commit yourself to the people and to God. 

Hence, with these two varying sides, what's your choice? Be consistent to what you believe or not.

Guest Writer:
Jojo Dofiles
Chief Operating Officer
One Avenue Hotel
Digos City, Philippines

SAying Goodbye To this Month

  Since this month is already slowly fading away, for sure variety of things are also going on in our minds. And with this reality, many among us expect surprises for the coming new month like having holidays, having a new partner or baby in life, experiencing a new environment and many more. How about you, what is your attitude as you welcome a new month?

          Whatever your self made preparation could be yet, there are several ways to  welcome the coming new month and this could be: sharing your gifts like life, time, skills and others with others. As each new day unfolds, there are several events that involve al of us.  However, when we will start soon the month of June, we can right away see the excitement and lively spirit of our brothers and sisters who are very excited to live out the day by day event of the month.

           On the other hand, may we always remember the journey of those who are presently experiencing challenges (no matter what it is) and trials among us these days. Each day, every one is busy to think of what to give as a surprise to somebody on this month yet we are also aware that many are even underprivileged to even think of any give away.

           On the other hand, what is consoling is the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood among us that no matter how hard life can be, there would always be reasons to be positive especially the month of June.

Appreciate Every Single Day

          We are nearing to the end of this month. How do you assess your activities for this month? Were you satisfied for all the accomplishments you have had during the month? Were you aware of those events and activities wherein you failed or seemingly way below your life standard? Were you able to share the gift of your life to others? Did others become agents of change to you and help you discover more yourself?

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          These are some of life's questions that we can throw to ourselves while looking back on every single day of our life. Everyday we are accorded with the opportunity to discover more our being wonderful creatures. Through the events and people we encounter and meet every single day, we are able to see and feel concretely how is it to be loved and to love others. 

          Through them, we are able to ponder our own giftedness. Thus it is but fitting for us to be appreciative to every single day that is given to us for through it, we can extend ourselves to others and in return, we will also receive blessings from others' own giftedness. Learn to share and share to learn. 

Are You Ready To Pass it On?

          The last time I made a post on this blog, I was challenging everyone of us to learn to share whatever blessings that we have received in our life. If we are just sensitive to our everyday journey, then we will surely be aware that every now and then, gifts in any form come to our life. We don't really have to be spending much time just to acknowledge every blessing in our life. Just by the fact that we are alive and kicking, that's exactly the most reliable and concrete manifestation of our being so fortunate enough on this beautiful world of ours. 

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      Experience wise would tell us how we tend to disregard some blessings in our life for the past times. That instead of embracing them and be grateful, we tend to focus our attention on what we don't have and that others fortunately possess. We surrender to the needs of our bodies thus neglecting to see the blessings right in front of us. However, as they say, when evening comes,  another dawn comes in. Thus, we don't need to deal on the negative issues in our life rather we should be optimistic to dwell on our new tomorrow.

          This journey ends in so many ways, hence we should enjoy its every moment and we should share with others its every blessing for all on this world is but temporary and what would only last is the memory that we make each day.

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

Courage Through Faith

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          Struggles in life come in so innumerable forms. Nobody could ever deny that but somehow those who survive their trials will claim that they are able to do so owing to the fact that they hold in themselves that firm and constant faith in their God. Everyday in our life, we experience different situations- some are merely trivial ones yet others could become so significant that if ever we reflect on them, we will realise though that they emerge as our pathway to be strong in this battlefield of life. 

         Constantly dealing with the everyday challenges of life, we feel that at times, we can't go on anymore...that it is too much for us to continue with this kind of life so full of trials and sufferings. On the other hand, it is then in this moment of emptiness and desolation that we are in need of somebody else to make us strong and firm. 

          Thus comes our conviction and faith on our God. And no matter what name we attribute to this God, in His eyes, we are all the same....we are all special in His love that no one will be neglected and set aside. Nevertheless it is but fitting for us to express to Him our gratitude for the gift of strength and perseverance for these two virtues allow us to move ahead and get up every time we fall down due to problems and inconsistencies in life. 

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