A Night To Remember and What I Learned

"It is more from carelessness about truth than intentionally lying that there is so much falsehood in the world."

Samuel Johnson

Carelessness is sometimes the root cause of lying. That when the moment of truth is right there in front of you - would be the only time - you would tell yourself how careless you were.

"Where is your passport?", a police officer suddenly appeared in front of me and my boyfriend while waiting for a bus to his home that late Friday night. It was traumatic to me. It was a nightmare!

Competencies: Formal and Informal

" The young man who starts out to be poor and honorable, holds in his hands one of the strongest elements of success."

Orison Swett Marden

In the world of work, whatever type of work or job you're presently in, is not only about competing with everybody else in the business. Again, behaviour is the heart of your actions, your response and your reactions towards a situation.

I have been with different people of different ages and attitudes. To sum it up it is wise to know our grounds all the time, where we stand, before we can even react. Men and women have their own abilities and smart unique ways towards work and co-workers.

Sweet Tips This Valentine 2014

 "When you love someone, all your saved up wishes start coming out."

Elizabeth Bowen

A Valentine Call

First thing in the morning of February 14, make a call with sweet greetings of love. Letting them know how much they mean to you and an early love greeting would make her/his day. Especially, if the gentleman makes the calling first.

Chocolates and Roses

Their magic are endless. It's not about where they were bought but the "thought". Show your love with these old fashioned ways. There's nothing wrong about it, they boost the feelings and make your partner feel loved. 

A Gift

Affordable, practically usable and something she/he needs. Anything that comes from your heart always counts. 

A Dinner

You can surprise your beloved for a dinner on Valentine. If you can afford, go out and have some fun together. If money is an issue, celebrate at home. Consider a candlelight dinner, red wine or champagne, and a good food. The thing is, if you're a couple living together, this is the best time of heating the feeling of love for both of you. Treat your beloved with a special touch and affectionate efforts. They strengthen your relationship and give you the chance to talk over the past misunderstandings, fixing whatever went bad the other day. That is pursuing love.

Make Love

The day should end in the most intimate way - make love. No smartphones, no tabs or computers in between. Celebrate Valentine with your full attention and time. Once in a lifetime with your partner, make Valentine something special. Make good memories, make her laugh, be fun. Let your beloved feel that they are loved and cherished.

There is more than heart-shaped balloons or chocolates though. Remember it's how we treat our significant other on this day. Love is nothing without action. 

May you all have a sweet Valentine's Day!

Sofia Ann

Author SWEETLIFE

     

   

White Lies, anyone?

"But little white lies here and there is human nature. Everybody does that"

Lucy Hale

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It's obviously and truth to be told that white lies are everywhere. If you will base your life in the road of righteousness and what the bible says about lying, you would say lies are lies be it black or white. I even challenged myself not to tell a single lie for thirty days. Not that am lying a lot, I call it a natural pull to save one part of myself when a situation arise. No, it's to save me not to hurt people.

So everyone tells a white lie on occasion, it's just a question of why? Some white lies save a relationship, some ease a hectic situation, and others buy us time. We all do it and there's no reason to deny it. As long as we're not hurting people or breaking a law, these innocent lies make things better at the end of the day. 

Wrong Places Toward Happiness

"A new way of thinking has become the necessary condition for responsible living and acting. If we believe obsolete values and beliefs, we will continue to hold onto outdated goals and behaviors"

Dalai Lama

..the past

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Could have been that your past was much better than today. And you're wondering why things in your life are not going well this time. People change, including you. The world is changing.  Systems and the flow of the Universe is changing. Just because something was right for you in the past doesn't mean it is still. On the other hand, if your past was terrible and heartbreaking, there is no need to bring them here in the present times.

Keep moving on and stop comparing your life from your past. What counts is not the journey you've taken but it's worth. Live life as of today, live each day meaningfully with full awareness.  I believe, my focus in life is my family, to voice out some issues concerning me, being friendly, separating work issues from my private life, thinking more about what's to be done next, how to cut expenses, to face my own difficulties and  to smile each day. Life is too short to be always pissed off.

Sweet Signs of Feng Shui

" Good feng shui has a number of definitions. It includes everything - landscapes, designs, shapes, elements and a host of other factors. "

Kathryn Weber

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It was one ordinary working day in the office last year when I had the courage to ask my Chinese colleague about some things that bother me. It was actually a simple question, yet so important to me. I just had the feeling that somehow I would know some answers from her because I have observed her jolly behavior, confidence and her simplicity, but I feel that there is something about her. My intuition was right and that simple question went a long way.  It was then I realized that I am missing a lot of knowledge about NATURE. 

The Best Days of Your Life

" Being human is being a lot of things at the same time "

Matthias Schoenaerts

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As we are all now living in a new year, would you consider this as another chapter of your life? Are you just beginning to realize it now?  Or simply, a continuation of your life story?

The Present ..

Most of our experiences, resentments and regrets are not here today, at this very moment. They happened in the past.  It is not necessary to carry them in our present times. Unless you did not forgive and chose to walk away leaving the tangled strands behind, that past would always haunt you today.  

2014 Wake-Up Calls

" Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. "

Buddha

My 2013, among all other years, was my best year.  There were things that to me were new as if I was reborn.  It was not a total glorious and problem-free year, I have actually experienced the worst type of verbal attack from an unknown enemy.  But God is so good, He gave me the wisdom to know who.  It was a year of knowing myself, my purpose and my character in a deeper sense of realization.  I have succeeded a little living a life with full awareness - my desires, my debts, my life in general, letting go and a deeper understanding of my reality.

I call it - my wake-up call!