and the theory of the famous Virginia Satir. Social scientist, Dr. Virginia Satir, says that four hugs a day will help you survive the blues but a dozen is better. After speaking in the annual meeting of the American Orthopsychiatric Association, she said that more hugs would make people happier. She said that four daily hugs are necessary for survival, eight are good for maintenance, & twelve for growth. Its seem difficult to understand but mind you--the effect is magnificient! I always believe that the world has become colder--everyone is now busy making money--proving their worth in their respective careers---but forgetting the beauty of affection and what it brings to our over-all health and wellness. Affection is a nice feeling & has a wonderful way of lifting one's spirit & brightening one's day. It's so encouraging & uplifting. A little affection can say so much & go a long way---little hugs communicates love! So--have you hugged someone today?
just to know how it is to really relate to their subordinates as HUMAN BEINGS---not just little machines receiving money from the company/institution. They can significantly decrease production and increase cost. One of the biggest costs of a toxic boss is personnel issues---making it difficult for people to work with their optimum ability.
Just recently--I met a student in one of my admission interviews--he seem okay and really neat--but as soon as I asked him about his plans for his future---his energy zapped mine! He complained about how his parents forced him to study--he complained about his life being poor and deprived, he told me he cannot imagine himself finishing a degree--blah--blah--blah...I instantly knew--HE IS INFECTED! Infected and must have ingested the most fatal poison of all! I saw in him as a prisoner without any control over his destination. I felt bad for him though....
ing about the poison or that substance you can just smell, see, taste or touch---I know we are intelligent enough not to ingest even a drop of those fatal chemical substances...but do you know that the most lethal of all these poisons is none other than the insidious disease known as ‘negativitism’! Repeatedly, many people are continously poisoning their minds with negativity and though we cannot see this negativity, it is just as fatal. This kind of poison mutilates, cripples, and corrodes the human spirit and we need to stop it before it contaminates our lives.
say about ourselves in our self-talks is always a self-suggestion. We are unwittingly and unconsciously practicing self-hypnosis, programing ourselves for failure, and creating self-fulfilling prophecies. Unconsciously---negative thoughts are slowly killing our dreams, our passion for life and the little happiness in our hearts..jpg)
My weekend with the faculty and staff of Holy Child Educational Center was awesome! My two days with them was a proof that good teachers come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, gender and backgrounds. Some are old, some young, some serious and some funny (can't forget the few teachers that made the learning sessions truly fun!). More than being teachers, they showed me that first and foremost, they are simple beings with indiv.jpg)
idual with hopes, dreams, strengths, and vulnerabilities, a great reminder of being truly human. My whole journey with them made me realize how these teachers love their job and their students--with high hopes, valid concerns, and great expectations for each of their pupils.These teachers were so dynamic that they're not afraid to try new things, to look a little silly (from time to time), to show little sadness, to be little angry, to get mighty excited and to act really happy. It was truly a fun weekend---not only because I met real good teachers with genuine personas but i gained valuable friends as well---thats the beauty of my work! Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Nadal and to Madam Helen for the warm accomodation!I love plane rides---not because of the adrenaline rush it gives me when it take off--but I love the waiting periods before the flight (love the 2 hours check-in period before the actual plane ride!). In these two hours--I get to live in silence---and I get to read books I long to read continously (the kind of books once you pop--you cant stop!). In my last travel---I became so excited that I forgot to put my fav book in my bag---imagine my desperation! Luckily, a kind soul in the airport (thanks to Gee!) lent me her book---PHILIPPINE HISTORY BOOK!
After reading half of the book---I started loving my country even more! Honestly--I love my country--but I hate the government! It's always good to love your country, after all, it's where I live--but lately---appreciating how the government runs the country makes me feel frustrated!
As I review the history of my country, I'm loving what great things people have done for the Philippines.. loving what happened in the country in the past--both the good times and the bad times. I love this country because it is where my ancestors were born and raised. They were proud of the land and took good care of it. On the contrary, I dont understand though why some people in the government continously abuses the country as they take advantage of its systems and the character strengths of its people. Such corrupt action goes against the goodwill that should be at the core of our patriotism. However, despite of all these little shortcomings, I still love this land. I was born here and will die here. I believe you need to stick up for your heritage and what your ancestors have done, my ancestors have made this country for me and I will keep it and defend it.
Please watch the new version of the Philippine National Anthem made by the famous director--mae paner of the ehemplo group. I hope this video will inspire all of us as we continue to try appreciating and healing our country.
millions of people to better deal with death and the dying process. In this remarkable book, Dr. Kubler-Ross first explored the now-famous five stages of dealing with impending death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. 2. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DEATH ( by Robert Kastenbaum) This basic text includes chapters 
on how we understand death, the experience of death in childhood and adolescence with discussion on suicide, physician assisted death, death anxiety and many others.
studied terminally ill children, spending time with them in hospital wards. She gains their trust and ultimately comes to see the world through these children’s eyes. She moves us to understand that children do not fear entirely for their own lives, but vigilantly stand proud in the face of death, subtly comforting their doctors through their smiles while at the same time watching their parents watch them die. A profound, moving book. 
