Work - The Dont's

Good afternoon,

This post comes after a brief conversation with one fellow colleague
who I built confidence with. She is older than me and wiser, I must add.
I was listening...  (Some irony and sarcasm are used in this post).

So the following advice are...

1) Don't confide to your boss.
...Don't tell where you are going,
What you do before or even after your job is done in the firm.
Work is work. Personal is personal. Why?
It can be used against you, when you least expect it.

2) Don't be too nice.
Me and my friend agree on this one.
I learned it recently, through experience.
If you are too much of a nice guy or a nice girl (in my case),
it is likely for people to say whatever they want to you
(they think they have enough «freedom» and trust to do so)
or have none respect upon your figure.

3) Smarts over Inteligence.
Sometimes being «smart» help you out of a rough situation.
Self explanatory to the ones who are smart in their job and get away with it...

4) Don't «explode»
My experience. Again. It can feel good, to reply to a colleague
who keeps on competing or gossiping or saying crap about everything or everyone.
It can feel bad to hear your boss disrespecting you...over and over...
But there are no awards nor rewards for replying.
They can only make the whole situation worse.

5) They.aren't.talking.
Or say to yourself "they are not important".
As in, someone is rambling, not quite in your favor,
but instead just throwing comments...
Well, Ignore them, they are no good.
Replying only make them feel more "accomplished" in their low life.
So, don't.

6) Don't confide to your acquaintances from work...
Because mostly aren't really your friends.
They are acquaintances from your job.

Truth is, few are or can be considered as friends.
Don't confide to your acquaintances...
...because it can be used against you (or not).
But it is better be safe now than sorry later
if anything unpleasant happens in your workplace.

I hope I was helpful...

Peace be with you,

Social - Free Hugs

One particular time I would like to register and leave it
for the forever-and-ever records: it's one afternoon
I went for a walk around Chiado where my hometown gains that special spark.

A spark of culture, colour and a variety of food and history,
for the ones who wish to discover it.

I was going for a walk when I found a group of girls
with a big poster saying «FREE HUGS».
Curious, of course, I had to approach.

They were speaking English, so I am not 100% sure
maybe they were English but I found that simple gesture so sweet.
The group of girls was smilling.
One hugged me and gave me a red card saying in the front
«SMILE ALL THE TIME =) »
and behind with a big smile « =) and a peace sign »

I hadn't seen the card but said « Thank you, dear ! »
« You're welcome , hun »
and off I went to my walk around the town again.
But I thought it was special, so I wished to share here,
what happened to me on this afternoon, during the summer of 2013.

Blessings,

Work - Situations (Love for Life)

Good afternoon, my readers,

I was to write this for some time.
It was something rather curious that happened to me
while I was working at a company at the same time whilst studying in 2013.
I always learn something during phonecalls.

It was a very cute thing.
A elderly man answered the phone and said he was 80
And that he was married for 60 years. Whoa.

How often do we see the so-much-called love for life?
Makes me reflect and picture this cute image that I am going to find
(Maybe I already have...w.)
That special someone to spend the years that are to come.

It is something that we have to save and keep from previous generations.
Values that must not disappear. It is a shame and pity, if it does.

Reminds me of the elderly couple that took the photos every season....
Source : fb-troublemakers.com

During each season, this couple took a photo together in front of their house. The series of photos tell a love story, but the last one will probably move you the most.

(source: viralnova)

Sad...yet beautiful, too, isn't it?

Many blessings,

Depression - Hope to Live

Good evening, dearest... !

It is night here where I live and I promised to myself that I would write this.
My testimony regarding depression.

I wish to raise awareness about this mental illness.
Not wishing to neglect any other, but this is one disorder
I have been going through, for some years in my life, in particular.
I can only pronounce about illness that I know or gathered knowledge / information about it.
So, I know depression and it knows me.
It knows that I'm much stronger than this illness.

We all need to see, little by little, that we are here to support eachother.
Not to hurt, bash, judge or create a war.
We are together on this...

POV : 
For years I was negative, with poor self esteem (due to bullying at school)
My pattern of thinking was negative too...for years
(as if I had a magnifing glass
and pointed out everything that was negative,
forgeting about the positive things in my life)

Source : Depression Awareness Worldwide

It began in 2008 when I was 16. 

I was a very revolved person, negative too.

As the year passed, I went to a downwards spiral in 2009.

Back then, a very important person in my life was my psychologist.

The school psychologist and I owe much to her.

Because there was a time too when I felt helpless.

Not the «false friends» or colleagues 

because they abandoned me when I needed the most.

The «friend list» dropped and I am thankful for it (not back then, but now)

Why? Because maybe, just maybe they weren't proper people 

to be walking around and being around in my life anymore.

The hope to live... My hope to live...

It doesn't have to be this way.

Fortunately the teachers helped during classes

And my psychologist was following the situation.

That image above is... 

«What if we saw other physical illness as we see depression?»

Makes me think. I was very resistant (not to say stubborn) 

about seeking proper treatment.

I changed my way of thinking after years of therapy and much support. 

It is not easy at all. But it is possible.

From mild depression with ugly phases (done things i'm not proud of)

Up to the now that I have the tools to live and face almost anything.

I am not going to refuse treatment again because I knew the consequences.

I am not indestructible but I am strong enough 

to deal with problems that may appear on a daily basis and cope/ handle them.

My mission now is to teach you what I have learned.

See through my eyes now. Seek help.

Praying for your recovery!

Much love,

POV - Ego

Good evening , everyone.
Today's chosen topic is EGO.
A very important topic... often to be seen nowadays...

There is a fine line between loving oneself and between being egocentric.
The word «Ego» comes from the latin (and greek)
«I» , «myself» which are self explanatory.

Ego can be very , very destructive.
It can blind anyone from sense, truth and reason.
Can shatter one into pieces.

Let not Ego take over...

"A true Master does not show 
All of his/her cards at once"

[...] He / She is silent and has discretion...
Wise to know the how and when.
You must know your value.

You are very precious.
Tell it to the world through your mastery
Not shouting to the world, shouting louder than thunder.

It is not about having a masters degree,
but instead to stay silent, praise, thank and appreciate.

Be your own master.
Dare. Love.
Love your surroundings.

Blessings,

World - Unhappy Society

Hello , dearest readers !

Good mood again... so here's another funny/helpful/uplifting post.
Society... can't stand living in it, can't live without it!

Note : Not intended to insult or talk bad about anyone.
Reflexion purposes only.

[...] During these few years of my life
I still couldn't and can't understand certain aspects of our society...

If someone has a bit more weight than normal he/she gets labelled as «fat»

If someone is underweight... he/she is told to «eat more» and that he/she is «too skinny»

If someone is short it's because he/she is short...
or the other way around for people who are tall

Or their fashion choices. Their sexual preference. Their musical taste.
The make up or clothes they choose and wear.

I have been in both ends and noticed how «picky» our society can be.

Then , I wonder :

What is «normal» after all ?

Think about it.

God bless you all.

Self Injury - Summer

Good morning everyone.

I was out for a weekend during the Summer...
To be honest, I was thinking about posting this for a long time...like forever!

Some people know me for ages, others think they do.
But as some know , really know...
I was a cutter since 2008 and stopped at 2012.
(Thought it was originally on the year 2011
But sometimes my memory fails me, unfortunately)

One great memory of the past summer
was whilst on vacations with relatives away from the big city.
I spent some days with them, in fact it is a lovely place
And I get along with them well, love being around them.

So, during that time to relax I was not only gaming
But since it was summer, I went to the swimming pool, too.

It was a bit of a remarkable experience.
The attempt to swim and not worry about my scars at all
Intune with the water, such an admirable element.
And it was quite a step coming from someone
who is self conscious about her body.

I decided to share this as it is another episode of my journey
And a reminder that everything is POSSIBLE ! :)

Wishing you all the best,

Self - Thought and Imagination Exercise

Good afternoon everyone !

I hope you are okay,
For this Tuesday I'm bringing you something special on this post
I have been trying it for the last two weeks.

This song has been in my mind during the process
It is called «Imagine that» by Coma ft Owsey

[...] This TIE (Thought and Imagination Exercise)
exercise is based on something I admire and recommend you reading
« The Secret » by Rhonda Byrne.

Official Website of The Secret
It is truly amazing...to say just a little of it.

NOTE : I usually do this exercise at night.
That is when everything is quiet, silent

They say dreaming is dead, no one does it anymore.
It's not dead, it's just that it's been forgotten,
removed from our language.
Nobody teaches it so nobody knows it exists.
And the dreamer is banished to obscurity.
Well, I'm trying to change all that, and I hope you are too.
By dreaming, every day.
Dreaming with our hands and dreaming with our minds.
Source : Release Lyrics

Somewhat deep... a tiny sad, yet peaceful, yet deep in a special way.
I used to cry sometimes when I listened to it.
The grief of a missunderstanding. I am a dreamer.
Dreaming and dreamers aren't often to be seen and found in this world...

The tie between dreaming and the reality had been broken.

Then at last, I realized the true message in those lines...
«Nobody teaches it so nobody knows it exists»

And the answer is here...
«By dreaming, every day.
Dreaming with our hands and dreaming with our minds»

Exercise :

Thought 1 : 

What do I want for myself?

Thought 2 : 

*Insert goal or dream here*

*PLAY*

Action :  

With your mind, stay focus and imagine.

Imagine details and the situation happening.

During the first times it will seem hard to achieve and to think

But with time, it will become easier, your mind will be clearer 

And you will become more and more focused on what you want

Note : Leave any worries behind.

If it helps, put soft songs playing, like instrumentals.

In a long run, it will become easier and easier... 

(or not so long run) To imagine and dream

Note: I do this once per night, before sleeping.

Then after the Thought and Imagination Exercise

I go and drift to sleep. It is amazing...

Stay. focused...
Keep...breathing...

[...] It is okay to dream and make a time to dream and a time to fight.

So I choose :
«I'll dream and stay focused at night... 
And fight and stay focused during the day».

Peace be with you,

Social - False Friends

Good evening, dearest

My post for today, besides announcing our return to Life Awareness Blog.
It has been quite a twist and turn. I think life is pretty much that about.
We have our ups and downs , so and so on.
I'll bring some positive thinking and good mood, for the time being.

Oh...About fake friendships.
The false friends part is like a funny title.
We can keep it this way...

The false friends are like expressions that are similar
but if you say them without being sure of what you are going to say...
might not help at all.

"Islândia" for instance is similar to island... but means the country Iceland.
Or... "Estou constipado" = «i have a cold»
If...I say...in english...
"I'm constipated" = «I'm having intestinal problems»

[...] Like so, fake friendships are a bit like false friends
Either they are true or they are not friends, but aquaintances instead.
Either they enter your life and do good
Or leave if they hurt or drain you in any way,
It is all about knowing the difference between the two.

I had during these last months and even before,
several lessons to learn on this matter.
And if anyone asks...ever "what happened to the sweet side of you?"

I would reply : "It is safe and in store for the ones who treat me right and deserve it"
And I believe that people do not become bitter,
they only (often) raise their defenses to protect themselves from harm.

Remember,
It is all about being there and understanding.


May this year of 2014 be great for us all

Blessings,

Message to the Readers!

Hello there! Life, here  :D

I have changed location
(From http://pt-en.life.blogspot.com to https://lifeawarenessblog.blogspot.com/)

I am back, hopefully the team is stabilished as well.

I have the posts back on track and they will appear Tuesdays and Fridays.

Ideas are welcome and feel free to contact us at the form!


Many blessings,

Life.