" I was raised to show Respect "

 

I was Raised to Show Respect.

A son took his father to a restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner. His father is quite old and therefore, a little weak too. While eating, food occasionally fell on his shirt and pants. The other guests watched the old man with their faces contorted in disgust, but his son remained calm. After they both finished eating, the son quietly helped his father and took him to the toilet. Cleaned food scraps from his crumpled face and attempted to wash food stains on his clothes, graciously combed his grey hair and finally put on his glasses.

As they left the restroom, a deep silence reigned in the restaurant. The son paid their bill but just before they leave, a man, also old, got up and asked the old man’s son, “Don’t you think you left something here?” The young man replied, “I did not leave anything.”

Then the stranger said to him, “You left a lesson here for every son and a hope for every father.” The whole restaurant was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop!

 

One of the greatest honours that exist, is being able to take care of those who have taken care of us too. Our parents and all those elders who sacrificed their lives with all their time, money and effort for us, deserve our utmost respect.

 

" A Shoulder to cry on "

 

“A Shoulder to cry on”

 

My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body? Through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer.

When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans, so I said, "My ears, Mommy."

She said, "No. Many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."

Several years passed before she asked me again. Since making my first attempt, I had contemplated the correct answer.

So this time I told her, "Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes."

She looked at me and told me, "You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind."

Stumped again, I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years, Mother asked me a couple more times and always her answer was, "No. But you are getting smarter every year, my child."

Then last year, my grandpa died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. I remember that especially because it was only the second time I saw him cry. My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final good-bye to Grandpa.

She asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?"

I was shocked when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me.

She saw the confusion on my face and told me, "This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in your life. For every body part you gave me in the past, I have told you were wrong and I have given you an example why. But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson."

She looked down at me as only a mother can. I saw her eyes well up with tears.

She said, "My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder."

I asked, "Is it because it holds up my head?"

She replied, "No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or a loved one when they cry. Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it."

Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish one.
It is sympathetic to the pain of others.

Author Unknown --- 

 

 

Spend time with people not with devices. - Look up

 

I spent an hour in the bank with my dad,

as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist

myself and asked...

''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?''

''Why would I do that?'' He asked...

''Well, then you won't have to spend an hour here for

things like making a transfer.

You can even do your shopping online. Everything will

be so easy!''

I was so excited about initiating him into the world of

Net banking.

He asked ''If I do that, I won't have to step out of the

house?”

''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even groceries can

be delivered to your door now and how Amazon

delivers everything!

His answer left me tongue-tied.

He said ''Since I entered this bank today, I have met

four of my friends, I have chatted awhile with the staff

who know me very well by now.

You know, I am alone...this is the company that I need.

I like to get ready and come to the bank. I have

enough time, it is the physical touch that I crave.

Two years back, I got sick. The store owner from whom

I bought fruits, came to see me, and sat by my bedside

and cried.

When your Mom fell down a few days back while on

her morning walk, our local grocer saw her and

immediately got his car to rush her home as he knows

where I live.

Would I have that 'human' touch if everything became

online?

Why would I want everything delivered to me and force

me to interact with just my computer?

I like to know the person that I'm dealing with and not

just the 'seller'. It creates bonds of Relationships.

Does Amazon deliver all this as well?'''

Technology isn't life..

Spend time with people .. Not with devices.

Writer: Unknown

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" Mol an Óige agus tiocfaidh sí "

 

 “ Mol an Óige agus tiocfaidh sí “

 

Once upon a time there was a Primary school, where a new young teacher had just been hired. She was excited to start her job and teach her students.

One day while walking past a classroom, she saw an older teacher correcting her student's homework, but instead of using red ink like all other teachers, she was using a light green pen and a soft pencil.                      

Curious the young teacher approached the older teacher and asked her why she didn't use red ink like all the other teachers. The older teacher smiled and said  "Because mistakes must be correctly quietly. Red is the colour of fire, and it can be scary and make students feel bad about their mistakes.  When you underline something in red, it looks like you are pointing the finger at them. Light green on the other hand is the colour of buds and gives you hope. When you correct mistakes with a gentle touch like a soft pencil and light green it shows the students that you care about helping them grow and learn."                                                                                                                                    The young teacher was impressed by the older teacher’s approach and asked her to explain more. The older teacher continued  "Correcting mistakes is not just about using the right colour ink. It's about helping students feel confident and secure. When you correct mistakes gently you give them hope and show them that they can learn from their mistakes. Just like a young plant needs nourishing to grow, Students need positive reinforcement to feel confident." 

The young teacher realized that the older teacher's approach was not just about the use of colours, but it was something bigger and deeper. She learned that helping students grow up requires time and patience, especially when they make the same mistake multiple times, they need to be reassured and cheered up every single time. Just like when they fall when learning to walk.

The older teacher's method helped students feel confident and her a more caring teacher. the younger teacher learned that it's important to be patient and kind when helping students learn and grow, even when they make mistakes. She realised that shouting and getting angry with students makes them feel insecure, and that speaking softly and calmly can help them learn and improve.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 “ Mol an Óige agus tiocfaidh sí “

 

Who are your Everyday Heroes ?

 

Everyday Heroes

 

Every day heroes are like you and me.

We meet them at work, in the local shop, on the busy street and everywhere.

They come in all shapes and sizes; we only have to look all around us.

Every day heroes have attitude.

They maybe the stranger, who rescues a teenager from a wrecked car,

Or the next-door neighbour fighting a battle with cancer,

Or the lady who lives down the road; struggling to relearn, after severe brain injury.

They have a ready smile in spite of their pain.

They never complain and always think positively.

They have great vision, no handicap; no obstacle can keep them from pursuing their dreams.

They never give up and do not let us give up either.

They never take relationships for granted.

They care a lot about other people in the community.

They always say, " I know what you are going through."

They have an indomitable spirit and great strength.

They have a lot of faith and courage.

They take delight in performing small acts of kindness rather than in grand intentions.

They look for the best and give the best, they have.

They inspire us to carry on when things go wrong

And teach us how to sing even when the sky turns grey.

They teach us a lot about living and how to appreciate the gift of life.

And they see a beginning in every end.

Every day heroes are people who touch our lives

And leave footprints on our hearts to change our lives forever.

 

 

Learn from Mistakes in Life

 

  MISTAKES IN LIFE

 

1. "Mistakes are the portals of discovery." - James Joyce

2. "YOU make mistakes. MISTAKES DON'T MAKE YOU." - Maxwell Maltz

3. "Mistakes are the growing pains of WISDOM." - William George Jordan

4. "If you're not making mistakes, then you're not making decisions." - Catherine Cook

5. "Fear of mistakes is the root of lack of confidence." - Dan Rockwell

6. "An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it." - Orlando A. Battista

7. "Fear of mistakes is just another way of procrastinating, of never moving forward." - Robin S. Sharma

8. "The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." - Elbert Hubbard

9. "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying." - Michael Jordan

10. "The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing." - Henry Ford

more:

"It's not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us." - Rachel Wolchin

and another one:

"Mistakes teach you important lessons. Every time you make one, you're one step closer to your goal." - Unknown

Finally:

"Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic." - Unknown 

 

" The Older I Get " - Clanna

 

The Older I Get

Song by Clanna

 

The older I get, the more I think
You've only got a minute, better live while you're in it
'Cause it's gone in a blink

And the older I get, the truer it is
It's the people you love, not the money and stuff
That makes you rich

And if they found a fountain of youth
I wouldn't drink a drop, that's the truth
Funny how it feels I'm just gettin' to my best years yet

The older I get, the fewer friends I have
But you don't need a lot when the ones that you've got
Have always got your back

And the older I get, the better I am
At knowing when to give
And when to just not give a damn

And if they found a fountain of youth
I wouldn't drink a drop, that's the truth
Funny how it feels I'm just gettin' to my best years yet
The older I get

The older I get, the more I think
You only get a minute, better live while you're in it
'Cause it's gone in a blink

And I don't mind all the lines from all the times

I've laughed and cried
Souvenirs and little signs of the life I've lived

The older I get, the longer I pray
I don't know why, I guess that I've got more to say
And the older I get, the more thankful I feel
For the life I've had, and all the life I'm living still

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