My Heart And Me
Listen and Learn
- 2008-08-01 (Fri)
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Relationship- Enhancing communication is a two-way street that requires us to think of others as much as ourselves. Communication means a sharing together of what you really are. With the stethoscope of love you listen till you hear the heartbeat of the others. My friend mis-understood me. Were both in a bad mood and we don’t want to listen to each other. I remember someone said to me. When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves. My frankness and the words I used was crucial. I admit it’s my fault. watching my words is a hard work when I’m angry or upset. I realize I should listen and slow to speak or to get angry. Listening is actually one of the most powerful expressions of love. Because listening shows how important that person to me, their ideas and feelings matter to me. “Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others.” How much I listen to how much I talk is a pretty good barometer of how much I really look to the interest of others. But it doesn’t mean that I’m to be doomed to a life of never sharing what’s on their mind and heart. Absolutely not! For in the same way that when I give, I receive back so much more; when I give the gift of a listening ear, others reach out in their hearts to know me better. I learn that the more I listen to others, the more I understood them and the more they opened up to me. I’m growing closer each time I “quick to listen and slow to speak.”
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Fatigue
- 2008-07-31 (Thu)
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation of being so responsible? Life is busy and challenging, But some of the pressure we experience comes from our own unrealistic self-expectations. I felt I’m so tired of everything. I know I don’t have the right to complain. Simplifying life provides emotional and spiritual freedom from the pressures of busyness and consumerism. I have or I must always begin by believing that I can live more richly having less-and then making a commitment to that belief. Then I must determine what is really important to me and make a list of my values. And to be honest and assess where my time and money go in light of those values. Life is getting harder now. People are worried and upset about many things.When we face the inevitable difficulties and setbacks of life that are outside of our control like illness, a difficult relationship, an economic downturn. We need to remember that many of life’s most valuable experiences don’t come easy and require a spirit of perseverance. I trust God for He is the one source of all good gifts and success and the only safe refuge when life is difficult. Lord I come to You with a weary spirit, asking You to renew my strength. Give me the wisdom to take care of myself…
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Self Acceptance
- 2008-07-28 (Mon)
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No one is perfect in this world. We all have good and bad side. Before accepting others we have to accept first who we are. Why do I find it so hard to share my true self with others? One of my great fears is that if someone truly knows me and get to know me at the core of my being-then there is no possible way that they could love and respect me. Knowing myself being a perfectionist is really hard, many people don’t understands me. But I learn and I tried to change for good. I learn and love others through humility, gentleness, patience, bearing one another in love and committing myself for unity. Perfectionism can reflect a magnificent desire to think, speak and act in the highest forms possible. For me as long I know how to appreciate the excellence instead of demanding perfection of both myself and others, I’ve found that even though my perfectionism not cured, it is currently in remission. And I am blessed because being a human God loves me and he gives me all the reasons and resources I need to accept and love others and myself. The true measure of a person’s worth and beauty is a matter of the heart.
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