It's Weekend Once Again

          Every weekend, we tend to make lots of things depending on our priorities at times, connecting with others is always our priority. Why then we put importance on every weekend? Inside our minds, we can come up with so many reasons and one of those is that it is on this time of the week that we could find moment of relaxation from our whole week's activities. 

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         Yes, the whole week is most oftentimes a busy routine for each one of us. Whatever our preoccupations could be during the week (work, studies, being with friends, being with children, etc. ), we spend much our time and energy on them thus it is but natural for us that when Fridays come, we feel like we are totally burn out from all these hectic schedules. As a result, we try to look for something that can help us recharge like going out with friends even at Friday nights, then others would see to it that Saturdays and Sundays are spent with loved ones like going to the beach, engaging in mountain trekking activities or fruit picking etc.. 

          As a whole, these weekend activities allow us to be revitalised and be ready again to face the coming week's challenges after all, life is always on its continuing process and cycle and it is up to us how to keep pace with all its complexities. Enjoy your weekend everyone. 

Effects of Online Games on Children

The proliferation of online activities nowadays are getting so popular. Online activities such as online games, trading, marketing, blogging and many more. My focus of sharing at this time is on the impact of online games like Nickelodion on children. Nevertheless, it is my observation that nowadays, children as early as 3 years old (or maybe there are those younger than that age bracket), they are already exposed to the online world of games.

Varieties of these online games can be in the form of online games for kids, for girls, for ipads, etc. and one advantage of this is that at such  early stage, they are already exposed to the modern world of technology. They need though to cope with the cadence of the times thus allowing them to be in with what is considered as advancement of this modern era.

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On the contrary, there is also that risk that exposing our children to such development at that early stage would result to negative effects such as being manipulative, too relying on the internet (thus depriving them the chance to explore further), being too curious on things (others might happen to be not yet that appropriate for them ).

Thus, if we, adults, will try to check the situation of our children nowadays wisely, we therefore play a very significant role in this critical stage of their life and development. One of those demands on us is to be able to equate quality time for them. Our hectic schedules are not valid excuses for us to deprive our children with sufficient and desired upbringing. Whatever things that we impart with them today will impact less or more their life. Thus, may we all become effective bringers of good qualities to our children.  

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

Happy Weekend Everyone

          It's weekend once again and such a feeling that another day is spent in such a precious way. Being in the company of our loved ones like our family, relatives, friends and other significant people in our life is such a motivation to wake up each single day on a high note and with much enthusiasm. This world has been hounded by so vast improvements that others may be driven to the negative way thus resulting in the extreme in the severing of his relationship with his loved ones hence it is always beneficial to stay back once in a while and reflect what is the present state of our life. 

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          If we take a look on the other way around then we can also think that it boils down to our own responsibility to constantly allow every single day to become an avenue to grow in our relationships with others. As a result, we also need to be ready to accept every consequence of our choice either it could be negative or the other way around. 

          Every moment becomes so special if we allow it to be and every time we spend with others become a memorable one if both individuals or parties experience a sort of growth as a person and as an individual. And as we enjoy this weekend, may we also push for a while and check where are we exactly in these relationships. 

          Happy weekend everyone and continue to grow for a better tomorrow for yourself and for others.

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.

"Not Just to Heal The Wounds, But To Stop The Blows"

          These are the powerful words of Dr. John Falzon, Chief Executive Officer of St. Vincent De Paul Society. He shared these challenging words on his message not only to all members of the Society but to everyone. 

          One of the noteworthy activities of St. Vincent De Paul Society is providing shelter to those homeless individuals. But their good deeds don't cease there since they also provide basic necessities such as food, clothing, and company. 

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          The problem on poverty and the consequences like homelessness is experienced even by the wealth countries such as such as Australia. If we could take a look at the statistics given by the St. Vincent De Paul Society's National Overview 2014, in Australia alone there is one homeless person in every 200 individuals. And in the 2011 census, there are 105,257 reported Australians who are homeless. 

          Thus, this part of the report just shows that even rich countries like Australia is encountering this kind of alarming situation. Hence it is so great to know that there are generous organisations such as St. Vincent De Paul Society that organise and facilitate concrete actions to alleviate the conditions of those unfortunate members of society. 

          And may there be more individuals who are willing to share and offer their blessings to help the poor. After all we are equal regardless of differences in age, colour, race, etc.. 

Share love and live life to the fullest. 

Source: St. Vincent De Paul Society

              National Overview 2014

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.