Johnny the Bagger

A lesson learnt from a boy with Down's Syndrome.

As an educator, you too can make a difference in the lives of your students. All it takes is a little thoughtfulness injected with your love for them.

Greet them in the morning, give a high-five as you pass them, punch them at their knuckles, a pat on the back...

A simple praise to elevate their negative self perception.

Why is it that I feel you already know all these?

=P

Facing the Giants - "Your very best!"

One of the most inspiring clips I've ever seen.

"Your very best!"

"Keep Trying!"

"Keep going!"

"10 more steps!"

"You can!"

"You are in the end zone!"

And if you analyse accordingly:

1) Invitation to commitment (even when they can't see the end)
2) Voice of motivation
3) Voice of persuasion
4) Voice of guidance
5) Voice of empowerment
6) Voice of celebration

Does your conversation with you students sound something like the above?

If not, it's not too late to start. =)

Random Acts of Kindness

If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. ~Bob Hope

Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up. ~Jesse Jackson

A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble. ~Charles H. Spurgeon

Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true. ~Robert Brault, www.robertbrault.com

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. ~Author Unknown

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are. ~Author Unknown

What this world needs is a new kind of army - the army of the kind. ~Cleveland Amory

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not. ~Samuel Johnson

A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. ~Chinese Proverb

When you drive, be responsible...

Responsibility. That's what this video is about. Responsible driving. Responsible living.

You can only understand responsibility when you know the consequences.

Smoking KILLS!

I really loved this Indian Ad. It is very creative.

For many of us, smoking has never been a choice. Somebody chose smoking, and YOU get to suffer along.

Anyway, here are more ads you could use to persuade your loved ones and students.







Now, more a stronger message:

212 degrees - The extra degree that makes a great difference!

A message that puts you one step ahead of the competition. Hear it, heed it and hit it!

She, without an arm. He, without a leg.

Are limitations really limiting? Are we restricted and confined by our circumstances?

Well, the answers is yes...only if you allow them to be so.

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Never, never give up!

"It ain't over until it's over. And even then, it still ain't over"

Adversity Builds Character. Difficult situations can produce the most compelling beauty in a person. Such was the beauty exuded by these two dancers. May this be a dance that inspires fortunate and whole persons to do all that they can with all that they have.

"Smooth seas don't make skillful sailors."

A Father's Love for His Son

Alright, you have to watch this. Prepare some Kleenex.

The truth is, we don't all the time in the world. Treasure your present. Guard it well.

A word of thanks to Josephine for introducing this video to me.

Excellent Video showcase of Singapore's beauty

Singapore Lights Timelapse from Weehan Yeo on Vimeo.

Check this out. If you're stuck in the rut or getting less motivated in your pursuit of photography, perhaps you might like to have a change of menu. Try time-lapse photography.

Very often, our motivation, passion or creativity hit a wall after some time in our multi-faceted lives. What does one do when this happens? Simply try taking a breather or introduce a slight change. Either you re-charge OR you keep things interesting for yourself.

Personally, I did both. I took a break and I changed my focus. And it did wonders.

This probably work for 80% of the people, 80% of the time in 80% of all possible circumstances.

Well, probably. =)

The H1N1 Song - "Wash Your Hands Too"

This is one of those "once in a blue moon", "square peg in round hole" and "what's wrong with him?" post.

Definitely not a worthwhile resource per se. But it certainly is of "the lighter side of things" genre. 2009 is summed up in two events. Recession and Swine Flu.

However, resource it is not, what tickles you stays a whole lot longer than what does not.

So, use it in class/school and tickle some learning into your audience.

"A merry heart doeth good as medicine." ~ A quote from the Bible.