Quote of the Day on Anti-bullying

Today’s quote of the day is to help parents think about what steps can be taken to prevent bullying as a whole. 

“…teach your children what to do -- kindness, empathy, fair play, and turn-taking are critical skills for good peer relations.” Education.com

Reading this quote helped me to realize that the prevention of bullying starts in the home. If we as parents belittle our children or others they will adapt that same behavior.  If we are selfish and uncaring to others you better believe that your child is watching and learning.  On the other hand if they see that we treat others the same way we would like to be treated they will likewise do the same to others.

I noticed this when my three year old"s favorite thing to say became, “Daddy does it” or “Mommy does it” to justify unacceptable behavior. This gave my husband and I a wake-up call.  We now realize that we have to constantly watch what we say and do in front of him because he is always watching and observing.

What About the Victims of Bullying?

Now, what about the child who is the victim of bullying?  How can we teach them to avoid or put a stop to this cruel act?  One way is through, once again, our actions as parents. 

For example, a young teen who we will call Ann was the constant target of bullying at school.  She was often harassed and alienated by her classmates because she had very low self esteem and was painfully shy.  This problem continued as she matured into adulthood and she began to take a hard look at herself as an individual.  Ann finally realized that others treated her the way she allowed them to which quickly helped her to make another connection.  She had subconsciously adopted the traits of her mother who was also bullied and abused by her husband.  Looking back she realized that her mother never valued herself as an individual.  Ann’s father treated her mother the way she allowed him to and so the abusive cycle continued.

This example shows how a parent’s actions can also cause a child to become the target of bullying.  How we treat ourselves and what we allow others to do and say to us can affect the way a child views himself now and through adulthood.

Monitor Your Child’s Recreation    

Also what a child fills their head with from day to day can have an effect on their actions.  For example, many video games and television programs promote inappropriate content such as violence and sexual harassment.  If a child is exposed to this sort of entertainment on a daily basis these behaviors will become second nature to them and will emulate through their actions towards their peers. It is our responsibility, as parents, to monitor what types of entertainment our children engage themselves in.

These are just some of the ideas this quote of the day helped me to reflect on. 

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Inspirational Generosity Quotes

 

Generosity is a vital aspect of being human.  Without the generosity of those around us this world would be even more chaotic. May these generosity quotes inspire you to make this act a fundamental part of your daily life.

“Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.” Mathew 5:42

“Be generous and lend them (the poor) whatever they need.”Deuteronomy 15:8

“Make a list of your blessings, thanking God for the experiences, people, and things that are tangible reminders of God’s generosity in your life…as we remember how generous God has been with us, we can’t help but look for ways to show our generosity to others!” Scott Owings, Heartlight Magazine

“Everyone, everything I encounter on my path, and how I respond to it, becomes part of me.  And so, I cannot always give money, but I can always give my good wishes, I can always say good morning.” S. Donovan Mullaney

“…the worth of a gift isn’t only measured in monetary value, or how useful an item is, it’s the intention of the giver, and the gratitude of the recipient. S. Donovan Mullaney

“Start at home, keep it simple and maybe open your eyes and ears to see if even your close friends are in need.” deepzine.com

“A generous person doesn’t hog the limelight but will listen and be interested in others.  The generous-hearted will make light of their own generosity and not be unduly impressed by their owner’s acts of giving.” Mark Tyrrell

“True generosity isn’t about transaction-me doing you a favor so that you can ‘owe me one.’” Mark Tyrrell

“In marriage, generosity is more than tolerating our spouse; it’s bringing out the best in each other and giving each other encouragement to grow.  That means focusing on strengths instead of weaknesses and forgiving mistakes.” MarriageMoments.org

“Generosity inspires gratitude, and gratitude inspires generosity.  God is generous to us and our generosity, as St. Paul tells us, ‘gives proof of our gratitude towards God.’(2 Cor.9:11).” Donald Demarco

“To the calculating mind, being generous seems to be costly.  To the generous heart, being greedy seems incomprehensible.  It is greed that impoverishes us, not generosity.  True generosity, indeed, enriches us a hundredfold” Donald Demarco

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Inspirational Money Quotes

 

These Inspirational Money quotes often help me to focus on what truly matters when it comes to money.  I hope they will help you too.

“You should never speak about lack, no matter in what context you would mention it. You should not even joke about it. When you speak of lack, you think of lack and you create a mental image of lack and you have lack as a result.”Simona Rich

“If you live in fear of losing your job, either you fear the embarrassment of being jobless, or you fear the loss of material goods - house, car, and such. If you live in fear of losing your stuff and money, it is clear that they own you.” Jonathan Lockwood Huie

“It does not matter whether you own three homes, six cars, and a yacht, or whether you rent a room. Just the acceptance that a simpler lifestyle could be joyful is enough. The only meaningful value in life is happiness, and happiness is dependent neither upon owning things nor upon renouncing material wealth, but rather upon consciously adopting an acceptance of whatever circumstances life throws your way.” Jonathan Lockwood Huie

“Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.” Norman Vincent Peale

“Do everything you can to be ready. Don’t just sit and wish and dream. Be proactive and make sure that you are the most qualified when the door opens. Make sure that you are the hardest worker. Make sure you are the closest to the door.” Chris Widener

“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but the thoughts of everyone who is hasty only to poverty.” Proverbs 21:5

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he may have enough to finish it; lest perhaps, after he has laid the foundation and is not able to finish, all those seeing begin to mock him, saying, This man began to build and was not able to finish.” Luke 14:28-30

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Overcoming Guilt Quotes

 

Sometimes we can allow feelings of guilt to cloud our perception of ourselves but reading these quotes can help us to overcome negative thoughts and feelings that may occur.  By accepting that we have made a mistake and attempting to do better the next time we can eliminate any feelings of guilt.

“Guilt, like worry, is an emotion that is created by our imaginations following an event, or non-event.  It is a feeling that comes when you feel you have not done something, or you feel you have done something badly – it is what is generated when you feel unsatisfied with your performance.” letsgrow.org

“You know the feeling you get when you experience guilt…Treat the symptoms as a positive warning sign for you to practice removing guilt from your life forever; at this time they are there to help you.” letsgrow.org

“…repeat the following statement 5 times, ‘In(whatever the situation was), I did the best I could do with the time, skills and resources I had available to me and I have learned from this experience, thank you.’” letsgrow.org

“It is important as an adult to own responsibility for one’s behavior, to be able to acknowledge mistakes, to accept criticism or complaints, to be willing to make atonement, to express genuine regret in order to be free to take in love, the pleasure that is possible between true intimates.” Pairs International Inc.

“When we confess our sins to God and ask for his forgiveness, and ask God’s Son, Jesus Christ, to come into our heart and life as personal Lord and Savior, God forgives us fully and loves us totally…false guilt and shame never come from God.”Richard Innes

“I don’t know one mother who doesn’t feel guilty about the times she thinks she has failed her child.  The key is to be able to acknowledge the feeling for what it is and to learn from it.  When you let go of the guilt, you can actually be a better, more relaxed mother.” Gail Kauranen

“Mothers are people with needs too.  When we fulfill those needs, we become more fun and loving mothers – without the guilt.”Tina Games-Evans

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Inspirational Survival Quotes

When you are hit with hard times that seem unbearable these quotes will prepare you for survival.  By thinking about solutions to your problems, and learning from your experiences.  By finding ways to cope with an ordeal you will come out stronger in the end.

“What the future brings is uncertain.  It’s necessary to make preparations for any dissonance that may dislodge the comfort we experience today.”Andre Evans

“In order to regain control you must hone your survival skills, become self-sufficient, and increase your knowledge in the field of preparedness.”Andre Evans

“The best insurance you can take out for an economic downturn is learning new skills.  Skills to produce something beautiful or beneficial to humans is the only true form of wealth that no one can take from you.” ActivistPost.com

“…full spectrum health of body, mind and spirit will be vital to survive and thrive in tumultuous times.” ActivistPost.com

“…storing extra food is far more practical than maintaining a savings or investment account.  And in terms of withstanding a possible collapse of the dollar or economy in general, you’ll be in much better shape than if your resources are in a banking institution.” ActivistPost.com

“Waiting for the government or anyone to “create” jobs is futile and foolish…It’s time to focus on creating something for yourself, whether you’re currently employed or not. Learn to forage for deals and small earnings.  Learn to create.” ActivistPost.com

“When your life feels as if it’s falling apart, it may just be falling together for the first time.” Neale Donald Walsch,  “Conversations with God”

“Maintain a playful, humorous spirit.  Play with situations.  Enjoy things as children do.  Have a good time almost anywhere…positive feelings expand cognitive skills and strengthen resiliency.” Al Siebert

“Ask ‘what is the lesson here?  What can I learn from this?  How can I do better the next time?’” Al Siebert

“People are more stress resistant and are less likely to get sick when they have a loving family and good friendships.” Al Siebert

“Deeply resilient people let themselves be transformed by their experiences…You can emerge exhausted, bitter, and traumatized, or you can emerge stronger and better.”Al Siebert

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Inspirational Power Quotes

 

Below are some thought provoking power quotes that can help anyone who is feeling powerless.  Build the power of your mind by meditating on these quotes.

“Adulthood is an achievement, one that requires—and results in—personal power.” How to Feel Less Powerless, Deepak Chopra

“To have a core self is to be the author of your own story; it is the exact opposite of being a victim, who must live a life authored by others.” How to Feel Less Powerless, Deepak Chopra

“Personal empowerment is essentially an allowance by which you permit yourself to access and accept all of who you are while genuinely trusting yourself, not selling yourself short or putting yourself down within any part of your reality.” Joseph Fedorowsky

“…your personal power is a significant aspect of who you already are. It is not something that is separate or apart from you which you need to obtain, control or measure.” Joseph Fedorwsky

“When you think a thought, you issue a command. Your servant obeys by manifesting the thought in the physical world where it becomes the things and events in your life. Thus, physical reality is a mirror of your thought patterns. Change your thought patterns, and you change the reflection in the mirror. In other words, you change your life.” Peter Kelder

““I demand happiness, power, and prosperity right now."… When your command is spoken aloud, it becomes a mantram, or plainly stated, a device you can use to stimulate your superconscious mind into action."

The word power is a good one, because it will help bring about health, strength, and vitality in your physical body. And on a mental level, it will empower you to become master of your own destiny.” Peter Kedler

“Research into this area has proven the people who walk greatly benefit their brains. Walking increases blood circulation. At the same time that blood circulation is increasing, glucose and oxygen are reaching the brain in increased amounts.” Peter Kedler

“The ability to visualize clearly can be developed, and this can be fun. Exercises for developing this ability will at the same time also improve your ability to concentrate, and as a bonus, you might find that you gain a power which you can use to shape and improve your life.” Remez Sasson

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Inspirational Time Quotes

“When we face difficult circumstances, we tend to dwell on them. We talk about them, fret about them, and give them way too much attention. Instead of talking about problems, talk about solutions. Instead of spending your time thinking about how bad things are, think about how good they will be!”Chris Widener

“Success takes two ingredients: belief and time. The more belief you have, the less time it takes.” Lisa Jimenez

“By sharing your talents, time or money, you will become invigorated about your goal and your life because you will be making a difference in the lives of others.”Cynthia Kersey

“Your real success in life will take a quantum leap when you stop watching other people making money in their professions performing in prime time, and start living your own dreams and goals in prime time. Time is the ultimate equal opportunity employer. Time never stops to rest, never hesitates, never looks forward or backward.” Denis Waitley

“Concentrate your evenings and free time engaged in hands on, real life experiences, you can touch, feel, smell and engage all your senses in. Instead of virtual reality, insist on the real thing.” Denis Waitley

“By thinking and acting affirmatively in this minute, you will influence the hour, the day, and in time, your entire life.” Denis Waitley

“It takes time to build a corporate work of art. It takes time to build a life. And it takes time to develop and grow. So give yourself, your enterprise, and your family the time they deserve and the time they require.” Jim Rohn

“Even if you’re in a tough time right now, remember tough times don’t last, but the Word of the Lord stands forever.” Joel Osteen

“You wouldn’t be breathing unless God had something amazing in your future. It’s time to get your passion back and be determined to really live out all of your God-given days!” Joel Osteen

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