INSIGNIFICANCE – LONELINESS

INSIGNIFICANCE – LONELINESS

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Do you feel as if you have no value? Does life seem to prove that you are nothing?

“As you travel life’s Journey, you can take the road from insignificance to significance”


Pray this prayer with us:

Dear Lord Jesus, I am tired of the feelings that my life is 

meaningless and that I do  not matter to anyone, I am lonely.

 Please forgive me of my sin  and bring meaning and 

fulfillment into my life.  I surrender my heart to you and ask 

that  you take control of my life now.  

Thank you Lord Jesus.

Read: 
 1 John  3:1-3
Galatians 4:6
Romans 8:28-30
10 EASY WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON

10 EASY WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON

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Making a change in the world can be an easy part of your everyday life. Here are 10 ways you can make a difference. From Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and Meaningful Life by Zoe Weil
 
1. Commit to the 3 I's: Inquire, Introspect, live with Integrity. Expose yourself to information and ideas about most good (MOGO) living by talking to and learning from people from all walks of life -- especially people who are also trying to do the most good and the least harm; by reading widely and deeply; by visiting websites aimed at making a difference; and by viewing relevant films. You can find a list of regularly updated websites, books, magazines, and films in the resources if available. Then introspect: identify your values, consider what is most important to you, assess your talents and interests, and seek out ways to put these together practically and productively. Finally, live with integrity. To the best of your ability, put your values into practice. 

2. Work for change. Give some of your time, resources, and talents to create systemic change that benefits all. Choose the issues that most concern and compel you, get involved, and relish the joy that such generosity brings to yourself and others. If you can, make your career one that is MOGO. 

3. Rethink, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle. As much as possible, rethink your use of products that are unnecessary, inhumane, produced through exploitative business practices, non-recyclable, over-packaged, toxic, and/or unsustainable. When you do make purchases, choose the most sustainable, efficient, humane, fairly traded, and healthy versions. Then reuse what you can, repair what is reparable, and recycle when you are through. And in the midst of these 4 Rs, consider what you could borrow instead of buy, and what you could share with friends and neighbors so that they can better rethink unnecessary products, too.

4. Eat for life. As much as possible, choose plant-based foods produced close to where you live, grown organically, and unprocessed. This will improve your health, the environment, the lives of animals, and the wellbeing of other people. 

5. Reduce your ecological footprint. Drive less, carpool, walk, bike, car-share, and use public transportation more. If you need to own a car, choose one with the best fuel efficiency to meet your needs. Choose the most energy efficient and ecologically friendly options for homes, home repair, appliances, lighting, heating, and cooling. Choose your recreation and vacations with MOGO in mind as well: an ecotourism excursion over a cruise; cross-country skiing instead of downhill skiing; canoeing more often than motor boating. 

6. Transform education. People need relevant information, tools for critical thinking, and motivation to lead meaningful lives that contribute to a better world. Whether you are a parent, student, teacher, elder, or concerned citizen, help make living sustainably and peacefully the very purpose of education at all levels by engaging in dialogue with lawmakers, educators, and school and university administrators. 

7. Invest your money ethically. If you are going to rely on a mutual fund for retirement or college, choose a socially responsible investment fund. Ask for a portfolio and assess whether the company invests in the kinds of businesses you want to support. Seek out community banks and credit unions, and consider micro-lending and investment in social businesses as a means of using your money to help others. 

8. Build community. Find others who share your desire to make MOGO choices by joining existing groups or creating your own group, and invite people to join you. You will enjoy the friendship and camaraderie, and help make a difference at the same time. Don't forget the communities of which you are already a part. Get to know your neighbors, and work with them to make your neighborhood healthy, supportive, and safe. 

9. Teach others. Share what you know with others and engage them in the challenge of living a MOGO life by using positive communication that does not judge or blame. Listen as often as you speak. Teaching and learning happen everywhere: one on one, in schools, in religious congregations, at camps, in families, in print and film, at learning centers, on social networking internet sites, at senior facilities, and so on. Model your message, and speak your truth in kind and inspiring ways wherever you are and with whomever you're in contact. 

10. Strive for balance. Set reasonable goals for yourself, and remember that the "most good, least harm" equation includes you. You are a role model for a MOGO life, so find the balance that lets you live joyfully, enthusiastically, and compassionately.





FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
Henry David Thoreau

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman

Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.
Pamela Vaull Starr

All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible.
T.E. Lawrence

Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.
Henry David Thoreau


The end of wisdom is to dream high enough not to lose the dream in the seeking of it.
William Faulkner

I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
Patrick Henry

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.
Lanston Hughes

You cannot dream yourself into a character: you must hammer and forge yourself into one.
Henry D. Thoreau

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.
Marcia Wieder

Dreams are the touchstones of our character.
Henry David Thoreau

 

10 SIMPLE WAYS TO SUCCEED IN YOUR NEW CAREER

10 SIMPLE WAYS TO SUCCEED IN YOUR NEW CAREER

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 10 SIMPLE WAYS TO SUCCEED IN YOUR NEW CAREER

In every new career, there are a few ways a person can position themselves for success.  Here are 10 simple rules that I’ve learned along the way:

1.  Ask Questions – asking a question is something that almost everyone has trouble doing as a new hire.  We have the mindset that we are expected to know everything on the first day on the job.  FALSE!  Ask questions.  If you don’t know the answer, don’t make one up.  Instead, say “I don’t know, but can get that answer for you”. 

2.  Find a Mentor – finding a mentor(s) will help you understand the business better, learning from another person’s perspective and experience.  Ask them questions about how they got to where they are today, what their stumbling blocks were, and how they overcame those challenges.

3.  Set Goals – setting goals, both professionally and personally are key to one’s success.  After all, if you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there?  I would suggest setting 12 month, 2 year and 3-5 year goals that are challenging, but realistic.  Adjusting your goals throughout your career is common. 

4.  Know Your Job – knowing your job first before stepping outside of your comfort zone will help build your credibility.  Before you jump into a new venture and take a big risk, make sure that you know your job (not just know, but do) better than anyone else. 

5.  Be Respectful – be respectful of others’ ideas.  If someone has a better idea than you, acknowledge that.  A little humility and transparency goes a long way.  Don’t be afraid to stand up for your ideas, but if someone has a better one, let them know you know it is.

6.  Pay It Forward – it sounds cliché, but pay it forward.  Don’t just ask people to help you, ask how you can help them.  We seem to focus on the bad things that happen rather than the good things.  When something good happens, pay it forward.  Smile at someone you don’t know or do something nice for a complete stranger.  You’ll feel great afterwards and people will remember you!

7.  Thirst for Knowledge – never stop learning.  Be a lifelong student.  There are lots of articles, blogs, websites, books, seminars, classes and leadership forums that will help you learn more about things that interest you.  Many employers offer leadership development classes for employees so that they can continue to polish their management style.

8.  Be Authentic – be authentic.  Be authentic to everyone, all the time.  Maintain your personal brand and don’t try to be someone you aren’t for the sake of keeping up appearances.  If respect and honesty are part of your management, you should go far.

9.  Build Your Network – never stop networking.  Some people think that networking ends once you land the job.  It can, but how will that help you the next time?  Build your network, maintaining contact with your peers, coworkers, and mentors.  Keep up with your contacts, letting them know what you’re doing and how you’re progressing. 

10.  Add Value – add value every day.  Come to work with a great attitude, enjoy what you do, and do it to the best of your ability every single day.  Ask your coworkers and managers how you can help them.  Give constructive feedback and help your team with changes for the better.
As I have requested before, pass it on and pay it forward.  If you know someone that would benefit from these tips, please help them out!  Sometimes, it just takes an act of kindness to get them kick-started and on their way to success.


"GOD WILL BLESS U ALWAYS"




Self Motivation Quotes

Self Motivation Quotes

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~ Proud To Be Me ~

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Having low self esteem? Let these self motivation quotes help to keep your head up!
We often tend to compare ourselves with others, don’t we?
But did you notice that having inappropriate comparison constantly will only rob our confidence and worthiness?
Here are a few examples of comparison:
  • Physical
  • You might not be skinny thin like the top fashion model, or have a pretty face like the Miss Universe, but you are still the beautiful you! Keep the smile, be positive and you will shine!
    Self motivation quotes:
    Someone will always be prettier. Someone will always be smarter. Someone will always be younger. But they will never be you. (Unknown)
  • Abilities
  • I used to amaze at my colleague’s design skills and I thought I will never ever be as good as her. She’s so talented! But I changed my perspective after I’ve started to receive emails from readers who complimented on the motivational posters I designed. Although I might not be like her, but I have my design style and I will keep doing it!
    Self motivation quotes:
    Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. (Norman Vincent Peale)
  • Possessions
  • Luxury cars, contemporary mansion, branded apparels and lots of money. We all love them but don’t become a victim of it. Don’t feel inferior or ashamed just because you don’t afford to own these things. Instead, be content and grateful with what you have. Enjoy the simple pleasures in life!
    Self motivation quotes:
    Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have.(Thomas A. Edison)
  • Character
  • You have your own thoughts, values and attitudes. Hence, you are very different when being compared with others? It’s ok! We are all unique. So don’t be afraid to be yourself, speak up! Don’t ever hide your true colors because that is what makes you so special.
    Self motivation quotes:
    I'm beautiful in my way, 'cause God makes no mistakes. I'm on the right track, baby. I was born this way. (Lady Gaga)
And for those negative people who always criticize you, remember this self motivation quote by Lacey Mosley: "If you felt like somebody made you feel worthless, that is a lie. You are valuable, you deserve to be treated as a valuable precious treasure."
So start to accept yourself (both strength and weakness), be yourself and believe that you can achieve all the wonderful thing that you want in your life!
Khanga in Swahili expression

Khanga in Swahili expression

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Kanga Writing (Swahili) Literal Translation Most Common Meaning

Akiba haiozi Savings never go bad It's always good to save or invest for the future.

Akipenda chongo huita kengeza A person in love with a one-eyed person calls her/him "cross-eyed" When a person is in love, he/she hardly sees the bad attributes of his/her lover. She/he will always belittle or find excuses for any faults on her/his lover.

Akufukuzae hakwambii toka A person who wants you out of her/his place will not tell you, 'Get out!' The actual Swahili proverb doesn't stop there, it continues with: "... you will just learn that from her/his actions."

This proverb (which is used a lot in the Swahili world) is just a reminder that people's inner feelings are mostly communicated through actions, attitude and behaviour, and much less through words.

Literally, the proverb tells people not to wait until they are verbally notified that they are no longer welcome at a particular place, instead, they should try to take note of the attitude, actions, and behaviour of their hosts, to know that they have stayed long enough and it was time to leave.