Xmas

Christmas is over the bellies are full and the wallets are empty. The year end is near. For most of us the year 2010 has been very depressing with the impact of the recession and its social implications. keep your chin up as we approach a new decade in 2011.

Cold

Its cold out there brr brr!! The ground is covered in snow and people are huddled together indoors to keep warm. The transport system is almost at a standstill and many drivers are stranded in their vehicles on motorways. In the Western World we are not able to cope with low temperatures and snow unlike our fellow citizens in the East. The forecasters tell us the weather as described could be difficult for another month, oh!! mercy me.
Any way we must get on with life the best way we can. Keep smiling.

Christmas Joy

Christmas is truly a time of joy. Families get together to celebrate the feast of Christmas. People exchange presents and we eat loads. Let us remember the less fortunate in our society who will have very little joy, no presents to exchange and nobody to care for them.

Joy

The joy of Christmas is upon us and celebrations are a nightly event. Sometimes this over exuberance of careless joy can bring misery to others. So keep a balance between celebrating and respect for yourself and other people. Thoroughly celebrate but in moderation, enjoy. Happy Christmas to one and all.

End

Some people say the end is near. Other people say that the only degree of certainty is the end. Should we be afraid of the end? I think not. The end is signification of our mortality. When the end comes I believe our soul moves into a new dimension to be welcomed by our creator. So let us live good lives aligned according to the international principles of the good life, freedom and common understanding.

Buying

How many of us buy on impulse? Do we really consider how the likely purchase will transform our lives? Are we buying to satisfy some deeply embedded desire? For some other people buying is the means to survival. Which ever way buying will change our lives is some shape or form.

Management

When we talk about management do we mean managing ourselves or other people? Management and its importance will vary from person to person. It is best to learn the principles of good management which will transform the path we walk on in life.

Lonely

When we feel lonely it like as if we psychologically feel abandoned. This can be the result of the loss of a loved one, redundancy, relationship problems etc, or some other catastrophic crises. Feeling lonely is a normal experience only in the short term. Should the experience extend to longer periods of time then we need help. The first point of contact to talk about the problem should be a friend or a trusted family member. Once the problem is talked about it generally solves itself. If the problem is deeply enbedded then professional help is required. A visit to your Doctor  for a chat is worthwile where a referral can be made to agencies specialising in problem resolution.

Industrial Relations

The relationship between the employee, employer and the Organisation is generally governed by the process of Industrial Relations (IR). This relationship is subject to many Labour Laws. The IR Laws will be different from Country to Country. In  times of dispute the resolution procedure will be invoked and the Framework of Understanding used is usually called Pluralism. To enhance the process many countries have a series of  collective agreements agreed between the parties and National Understandings.   

Health

You health is your wealth so to speak. Without good health the value of our labour is in doubt. The following are all factors of good health,  diet, a stress free environment, happiness, rest, love etc.
When we feel healthy the World is our oyster.

Budget Day-Ireland

When will the Minister of Finance in Ireland realise that squeezing the humble citizens of the country by demanding that they pay more taxes stop. I believe that we are facing major social upheaval leading to lawful rebellion. Our country requires honesty, transparency and accountability in all matters of State.

Work

Work is a means to an end. The end gives us quality of life and work provides us with payment for the value we place on our labour. There is a balance which must be maintained between the value of our labour and the market prevailing rate. Some employers will try to employ and pay below the market rate. Other employers will try to extract more labour and still only pay the market rate. Which ever way let us not be slaves to work.

Experience

Experience comes from all of the trials and tribulations of life. Age is also a factor as the saying goes the older we are the wiser we are. Is all experience beneficial to our outlook on life? Many of us have been tormented by what life throws up at us and all of the horrors associated with it. Experience varies according to what social strata in society we come from and educational experience. Remember that there are many high and lows when we talk about experience. Let experience be an educator and lead us to fulfillment and contentment in life. 

Goals

Goal setting is the in thing today. We are advised to map out what we want to achieve in the short, medium and long term. In order to achieve any goal we must have a positive mental attitude otherwise goals will never be achieved. The other thing to be aware of are people who will knock us when we try to better ourselves. How many times have we heard people say who do you think you are. Its like as if we are being told to stay in our box. This mythical box is the process of socialisation we have been born into. So lets break free.

Snow

The snow is gently covering the ground with a white blanket. Long gone are the elements of Autumn. Winter is stamping its authority and we struggle to cope with its hearkening. Remember the snow will come and go. Likewise, we too must cast out all the past difficulties and failures. Look forward to a new covering or beginning just like the snow.

Christmas

Christmas is a special time of year for family and friends. We come together to exchange presents and  have a party time. What really is Christmas all about? Is it time for businesses to make more profit or is there something else that we should be able to put our finger on? Is there some kind of spirituality to be considered which spans across all faiths? 
Please let me know by way of comment.

Christmas

Christmas is near and the cupboards are bare. The debt is rising and my pockets are empty. How am I going to survive and buy presents for my loved ones? Any suggestions?
All comments are welcome. 

Thoughts

When we collate our thoughts what are we trying to do? It is vital to select the most important and leave the least important thoughts to one side for later processing. Each important thought must be critically examined and a decision made whether to take action or dismiss the thought. Which ever action we take demonstrates our commitment to act on matters.    

Peace & Harmony

We must bring peace and harmony to our busy lifestyle. One way to achieve this is to listen to our bodies and understand our energy flows the yin and yang, positive and negative energy. Our true life force must be maintained in a stable state usually called equilibrium.

Trust

When trust is broken it is very hard to regain what has been broken. Trust in people takes time to develop so the moral is to be careful who we place trust in.

Money

Money is a means to an end. It is a medium we use to carry out transactions. The more money we have gives us a certain status in life. Can money bring us happiness? This is a very personal question which requires an honest answer.

Needs

What are our needs? They are varied and present themselves in many different forms. When a need arises we must ascertain if the need will ultimately change our lives. Not all needs are of benefit to us. We must discern the good from the not so good needs.
I recommend you read Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Action

How many of us have been told by the boss 'I want to see more action'? What does this mean. Action is a process to achieve a particular aim. So when we are told to get on with the job remember being more productive is a two way street. Whats in it for me.

Contentment

What is contentment? Is it something that makes us satisfied or some pleasure we engage ourselves in? Contentment is what brings peace to our lifestyle. Some of the following areas are worthy of exploration to find contentment Faith, Religion, Relationships etc.

Dark Nights

The nights are long and dark. The leaves are falling from the trees. The season is changing and Winter is fast approaching. Oh how does this affect us? Maybe it changes our mood from high to low. Or maybe is gives us greater opportunity to relax and think about the complexities of life and plan ahead. Which ever way make sure to think of your family and give them some precious moments. 

Freedom

Are we really free. What is freedom? Even though we live in a democracy here in the United Kingdom are we truly free? Many people today are weighed down by personal debt and national debt etc. If you want to take the step towards freedom and become a Sovereign Person then take a look at the following Web Sites:

http://freetheplanet.net/articles/142/the-mortgage-process
http://freetheplanet.net/
http://thinkfree.org.uk/forum/index.php?topic=354.0
http://criminal-bailiffs.angelfire.com/
http://forum.worldfreemansociety.org/
http://www.freedomrebels.co.uk/members.html
http://www.tpuc.org/

Oppression

When we feel oppressed what does this exactly mean? Oppression comes in many forms and I list a few to get you thinking. Oppression is all around us and its effects can cause stress leading to illness. Some of the common forms of oppression are religious, male, female, political and societal etc. Oppression effects us from the cradle to the grave. We must understand how the cycle of oppression functions leading to its eradication from our lives.

Seek & You Shall Find

Seek and you shall find knock and it shall be opened onto you. These words are very profound indeed. The message here is to never give up. Always be on the look out for new ways of accomplishing tasks. The acquisition of new knowledge will leave us better able to see sometimes what cannot be seen.   

Deception

When we lie we are telling porkies and causing deception. Is it right to mislead people? Untruths give a very bad perception of ourselves. In all of our endeavours we are compelled to be honest both in private and business life. People will take us for what we are.

Weary

When we feel weary it drags us down feeling tired leading to exhaustion. It is time then to charge up the batteries so to speak. It make be necessary to take time out for reflection and understanding. Remember what are we trying to achieve in life that pulls us down making us miserable? Is it worth all the effort?

Wind

The sound of the wind is hearken to the ear. When I hear the wind it reminds me of its power. The powerful force of the wind makes me appreciate on of the major elements we have to deal with. So when you hear the wind appreciate it.

Love

What is love? How do you know when you are in love? Maybe it is when you tell you partner I love you. What way are we supposed to feel emotionally? Can love destroy?

Friendship

Friends are important in life. Friendship is personal to each of us. How many of us have true friends we can call on for help when the need arises? We have been socialised in a way that encourages the maintenance of good friendship although this can be diluted by the demands of our working life. Make time for your friends.

Sunshine

When the sun shines it enriches your body, heart and soul. Enrichment brings on many changes to life. Live live the way is was meant to be lived in peace and harmony.

Rain

Rain is a blesssing from the heavens. Without rain we would perish as people. Too much rain causes stress. Stress can negative or positive. Therefore, we must solve the negative stressors.

Trouble

When trouble knocks on our door it sends a wobbler into life's expectations. Trouble must be worked on and solved to bring us back into a stable state of balance.

Understanding

To understand is to seek out information and internalise it. Understanding makes us better equipped to solve complex matters. Once solved there is a tremendous feeling of achievement.

Happy

Happiness bring joy to us all. Sadness makes us feel miserable. A positive out look makes us determined leading to success. Success brings many rewards. Be happy and not sad.