Poetry Slam

Emotional Intelligence

“Emotional intelligence has four parts: self-awareness, managing our emotions, empathy, and social skill. There are many tests of emotional intelligence, and most seem to show that women tend to have an edge over men when it comes to these basic skills for a happy and successful life.That edge may matter more than ever in the workplace, as more companies are starting to recognise the advantages of high EI when it comes to positions like sales, teams, and leadership.” This is a very interesting topic and unfortunately very underestimated still. We need to embrace all the intelligence of each person and EI is part of it! Emotional intelligence has 4 pillars 1. self-awareness conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings. "the process can be painful but it leads to greater self-awareness" You should take the time to meditate on you inner life. You should take your time to get to know yourself more and more in order for your relationships to work much better. You will also have to learn how to communicate without offending and hurting people. 2. managing our emotions You need to learn how to manage your emotional life as well. Which means to not respond to all and everything instantly by your natural response - but to take a step back – breath in and out and maybe just take your time before you respond or even react at all! 3. empathy the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. How much time do you invest into this? Usually we are so focused on our own microcosms and we don’t find any time for that. How much time do you invest into really listening and paying attention to someone else? 4. social skill 1) The ability to stay calm in social situations 2) Listening skills: The art of connection 3) Empathy with and interest in others' situations 4) Knowing how to build rapport 5) Knowing how, when and how much to talk about yourself - 'self disclosure' 6) Look into their eyes and smile So much about Emotional intelligence folks! Trisha

WHO ARE YOU?

This is probably the most asked question throughout the existence of humanity and it has been on the mind of any nationality, gender and age. Who are YOU? When everything is stripped away - what remains of you? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Who are you and what is your message…what is your gift, your talent? What were you born with that we need you to share with us? What are you passionate about and naturally excellent at without any effort? That is your natural talent! You are one of a kind - there is no one like you – no one can do the things you do the way you do it. We need your talent to complement the rest of us…as a society we should function as one whole body. Can you imagine your body without an arm or leg? Horrible thought right? We need your input – your thoughts – your talent and your inspiration! We need you to be you and nobody else. You are meant to stand out and not fit it in. You are meant to be you. When you were created uniquely and beautifully – you were created and formed for a specific purpose and reason. It’s not about what and who people say you are! Don’t believe the chatter and negative battle in your mind and gossip about you! I need you to go on a self discovery journey! Find out who you are and what you are excellent at and come back to us and bless us with your presence! The way your mind works, your voice, your moves everything about you is a manifestation of your uniqueness! Don’t ever copy nor imitate anyone! Everyday take your time to get to know yourself and learn how you function and contribute to society. Start with small things once you know who you are and what you can do for us… It’s about who you are and how you can serve in giving back to humanity… Never doubt your purpose and significance…as long as you are breathing – you are not done! There is a job out there for you to do – that only you can do. You are not replaceable. It's not just about you but US! We are in this boat together! Let's not sink but sail !!! I am going to leave you with this question: WHO ARE YOU?
Always Trisha

How to deal with the challenges life offers you

Don’t freak out! Don’t panic! Keep calm and carry on! When life throws stones along your path - don’t take it personal and please carry on being your glorious self! Never doubt your self-worth and value - no matter what people say or do or even treat you - please never doubt your immense worth! You are so precious and we need all of you to complement us and society. We need you to be your whole self. We need your strengths and your weaknesses – yes, I said it weaknesses! I believe we are meant to be a supportive and complementary society - where my weakness gets smoothed out through your strength and vice versa. Instead of pointing out the weaknesses of people - how about focusing on their strength and pull that out more?Am I saying we need to ignore the weak points? No way - but maybe we can affirm more and encourage rather than criticise? Maybe we can help out without even mentioning their weak spots?

My experience is that the more you point out what you do not appreciate - the more people tend to withdraw and even become worse than they already are…on the other side if you do appreciate and affirm them for what they have done well - they start to even improve in their less strong parts. I am conscious about the fact that I am asking a lot out of you/us…but I trust we can move forward together! Let's carry on being glorious and unique! Thank you for your time and open mind!
Always smiling Trisha

REJECTION

What does this word cause in you??? A long time ago I heard a wise woman say online in a video: “Rejection Is A Divine Announcement That - The person no longer has the capacity for your Greatness!!!” Ain't Nothin wrong with you Babe!!! I want you to face the ugliness of rejection with that attitude. Never take it on a personal level. You are beautiful, gorgeous and strong just the way you are! You were born to stand out why try to fit in?! We need you just the way you were created – your uniqueness is expressed the best when you do not imitate nor copy but be YOU!!! You are equipped and empowered to do all you are called to do. Take time to get to know who you really are and reflect on how you can give back to society. Be a participator not just a spectator. Get involved and spill out your love and kindness to those around you as much as you can. I encourage you to particularly bless those who are difficult! What’s the win if you bless those you love anyway??? When life throws stones at you – and they come in all shapes and forms - face them with courage and peace. Be confident in who you are – relax and carry on! Signed, Blessed Trisha

Positive words and Affirmation

How does it make you feel when someone pays attention to your new shoes or the way you did your job – and compliments you for it? You enjoy the positive feeling it produces right? It just makes your day. It costs nothing and it’s a brilliant way to be kind. I want you to realise how important words are – words have creative power. You can build or destroy people with the power of your words. Can I inspire you to use as much as possible positive or power words? I promise you – you will see yourself collecting the harvest of it sooner than later! If you want people around you to change or to affirm you and to compliment you – I suggest you start treating people the way you want to be treated. It’s a very simple principle but it works. Let’s spread the word and positive vibes! It’s not difficult to find something you like in a person. Compliment at least 5 people per day. You can choose and pick who you will bless with your kindness! Don’t wait for people to start – give it a go and try it out – I guarantee you once you have started the stone will roll and start a fire of goodness. I love to affirm people and to compliment them – there is something about it that makes me feel so good and it blesses the sender and receiver at the same time. Basically you make two people happy in one go. Start with the people you love and then I challenge you to do the same with people you like less and see what a beautiful movement of Love and Kindness we will get started! Peace out, Trisha

Ilse DeLange - I'll Know

Embrace your womanhood!

https://youtu.be/t8K1k5rEcdY

Rejection

Let me start with a question --->

When I say the word "Rejection" what does it bring up in you and how does it make you feel inside of you?

What are the thoughts that immediately pop up in your mind? What emotions are loosed?

re·ject (rĭ-jĕkt′)

tr.v. re·ject·ed, re·ject·ing, re·jects

1.

a. To refuse to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of: He rejected their version of what happened. The store rejected the merchandise because it was damaged. Synonym refuse.

b. To refuse to consider or grant; deny: The manager rejected all requests for time off. The college rejected the student's application.

2.

a. To turn down (an applicant, as for a job); refuse to accept. (A conscious act of will! - Acceptance is what we all long for)

b. To refuse to accept (someone) as a lover, spouse, or friend.

c. To refuse to give sufficient parental affection or care to (a child or young animal).

Why do we actually feel rejected?

We were born with a hole inside and this needs to be filled up. We have a natural need inside to belong to someone or something.

We feel the need to be affirmed and accepted from everybody which is practically impossible, unfortunately.

We feel the need to please everybody just because we don't want to be rejected.

The issue with that is that when we start doing that we start compromising in a way that will change who we really are!

We need to be ourselves as much as this can cause to be rejected. At least you are free to be YOU!

“Trying to please everybody is impossible - if you did that, you'd end up in the middle with nobody liking you. You've just got to make the decision about what you think is your best, and do it.”

― John Lennon, The Beatles Anthology

It sounds a bit selfish and wrong - but I don't think it is at all!

We were perfect – now we are not perfect and we don't need to be! But we crave to be – now you are not and you will not be perfect - but you are on your way of perfection!

Especially among us women we should always be for one another and not fight each other.

We should be the greatest supporters and encouragers to one another. We should love each other and help each woman and girl to be herself as much as possible.

There is no need for you to prove yourself to anybody. Your calling is to simply be you!

You are already accepted and approved by being alive and breathing in an out. As long as you are breathing you still have a purpose and things to do here on the face of the earth.

You are so dearly loved and desired.

Here is what I want you to do:

Every morning when you look into the mirror - I want you to speak to yourself and say: “I am beautiful and I am precious. I am deeply loved and accepted. I don't have to proof myself to anybody. I am who I am for a reason.”

By Maria Patrizia Gruttadauria

Glimpse of Glory

There are moments and situations in life where you tend to think - "what in world am I here for..."
Where life does not make a lot of sense and you feel useless and empty.
You even go so far to question Gods true existence.

Come on lets be real here, don't tell me that in your walk with Christ you have never question him or his existence. #realitycheck

The truth is that in spite of your believe and faith in Him - does not change the fact that God is real and he is alive.

The Bible - Gods genuine Word - says that he is LOVE and spirit and that we were created by him - for him in his very image. He is a good God and he loves us unconditionally - in spite of our performance and productivity. Praise God.

We often think and are convinced about the fact that we know God. Really you think you know God?
The God who created the Heaven and Earth and all that dwells in it? The God who holds the whole Universe in his Hands?

Newsflash darling! You and I do not know God. We may have fragments and glimpses of his Nature and Glory - but we do not really know God! The more I walk with Christ the more I realise "God you are so immense...how can I ever get to know you for who you really are".
My only hope is that according to the Bible when we reach heaven there will be no more questions!

Hallelujah!

At this very moment I am at home and off work for 2 weeks already. It started with lower back pain and after a few days I had my right leg filled with pain and numbness. I am used to back pain - but this has been the worst so far. I went to the doctor - diagnosis - Sciatica. Wow. I did not even really know what it actually meant. 

I looked it up on the Internet:

Sciatica (/saɪˈætɪkə/), also known as sciatic neuritis, sciatic neuralgia, or lumbar radiculopathy, is when pain is felt going down the leg from the back. This pain may go down the back, outside, or front of the leg. Typically, symptoms are only on one side of the body. Certain causes; however, may result in pain on both sides. Lower back pain is sometimes but not always present. Weakness or numbness may occur in various parts of the leg and foot.

Fantastic! This experience has been very humbling for me. I realised a new how much I´m depending on Gods help and Grace.

However I am glad to be able to walk again and pick up with my life soon again.

PRAISE GOD!

Always,
Trisha