Finished

 

     Amaitutako, gotov, acabat, finite, dokonceno, geeindigd, fini, klear, acabado, fertig, befejezett, lauk, finite, gatavas, lest, ferdig, terminat, deiseil, or in any other language you’d like to say it, it all means, finished!

     I never thought that back in 2017 when I started writing a blog post about business items and my deepest personal thoughts on matters that I’d now be reaching my 500^th blog post!  I’ve covered many topics, some serious and many others not so serious, at least by some of my readers.

    But the time has come for me to end my blog and I thought that doing so on the 500^th post would be very fitting.  I guess if you reach a goal of 500 of anything it is quiet an achievement.  So, I am rather pleased that I have been able to do that with this blog.

     If I just took a guess and said that each of my blogs were about 600 words in length (on average) then I have written some 300,000 words during the time of its posting.  I would hope that some of those words have made you happy and you have enjoyed spending a few moments of your time reading them.  I know that I have enjoyed writing them although some were a lot easier to write than others.

     By suspending the preparation of the twice per week blog postings I will have more time to commit to other activities that I have been wanting to concentrate on more fully.  I am continuing to write books and I have started venturing into the writing of Excel programs for specific business and/or personal use.

     So, in a sense, I will continue to write even though it will not be dispersed through the venue of my blog.  Many things have been said over these past few years and many more things could have been explored a little deeper.  I am content with the output and the realization that you can’t always say the words that you are wanting to put “on paper,” but I have tried to do this to some degree.

     As Shakespeare said it with the lines of Juliet to Romeo (Act-11, Scene-11, Lines 188-189) “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”  Although this sorrowful parting gives them pleasure and looks “sweet” as it gives them hope to see each other again the next morning, I am not trying to imply to you that at some time in the future you may find my words again dripping from the “pages” of my blog.  I am merely saying that in many ways it is “sweet” to know that I have perhaps touched some in a special way with my posts, it is also a “sorrow” in that it now comes to any end.

     And as has been quoted many times, “all good things come to an end,” I am also certain that there are some (or perhaps many) who will be glad to finally see the ending of this blog because they never considered it “good things” from the beginning.  To those individuals whoever they maybe I can only say that you have finally got your desire come to fruition and I hope you can find tranquility in the fact that the blog ends with this post.

     To those who have found some enjoyment in the blog I can only say that I do have regrets that this is the final blog post and that from hereafter you will not see any more postings.  To you I can say that time moves on and so do people and I hope you find some other material to read in the future.

     For 499 posts I have always ended by letting all my readers know that whatever they are thinking, whatever they are doing, whatever events may have had some type of influence over their lives, they are only human.  But with this being my last blog post I will confess to all of you who may not know the truth --- I’m only human!

QUOTE TO CONSIDER

THOUGHTFUL GEM

"Regardless the sweetness of the dessert,

you should enjoy every bite!"

Reduce Tensions

 

    Tension can be defined as “the state of being stretched tight” or relating to a “mental or emotional strain.”  However you want to define it tension seems to be an every day part of our human existence.  Whatever we may be facing in our lives tension seems to be involved to some degree or the other.

     I’m not saying I completely agree with all the following, but I found this list of things we can do to help in relieving tension.  Look it over and see what you think.  Maybe there is a point or two (or maybe more) on this list that would be of help to you.

1.     Identify the real cause of stress.

2.     Events causing stress should be noted down and analyze it once each month.

3.     Your reactions to each stressful event should be recollected and compared with one another.

4.     Should not give immediate response to stressful event ,always take little time to think.

5.     If any tension comes ask your inner man (Mind) for a solution, he is more intelligent than you.

6.     Past is past always concentrate on future events and gather courage and willpower.

7.     Need not bother about your loss, but find out the reason for it and try to solve it.

8.     Face all situations with confidence.

9.     Keep faith in God and worship him.

10.  Always hope for the best.

11.  Always keep a positive approach.

12. Before doing anything, plan a solution to face a negative situation.

13. Should not live only for money.

14.  Help the poor people .

15.  Visit the sick people and give them moral support.

16.  Whenever you are tensed take a deep breath and relax.

17.  If you are tensed countdown from 100 to 1.

18.  If any stress comes look at the beautiful picture kept on the wall.

19.  Keep some flowers in the room and have a look.

20.  Practice breathing exercises regularly.

21.  Keep little time for yoga and meditation.

22.  Aromatherapy is good to relax the mind.

23.  If you are tense make a surprise call to your old friend.

24.  When you are tensed think about others who suffer from more serious problems.

25.  Keep close contact with your family and share the problems with them.

26.  Go for pleasure trips with the family members.

27.  Avoid sedentary life, always mingle with others.

28.  Always approach others with a smile.

29.  Laughing and sharing jokes with others will make you relaxed.

30.  When you are tense visit your close friend or relative.

31.  If any stressful event comes, discuss it with your intimate friend.

32.  Spend little time with your kids and join their plays.

33.  If you get time, go for a healthy discussion on any interesting topic.

34.  Always approach the people in a polite manner.

35.  Maximum attempt should be made to reduce enemies.

36.  Keep a regular routine for your activities.

37.  Never postpone the works.

38.  Sound sleep is very essential to relax your mind and body.

39.  Always prefer room with fresh air.

40.  Get up early in the morning.

41.  After waking have a nice bath with your favorite shampoo.

42.  Use some perfumes and room fresheners you like.

43.  Have a relaxing body massage.

44.  Personal hygiene should be maintained.

45. Your health problems should be discussed with the doctor and follow his instructions.

46.  Make a habit of cleaning the home and surroundings.

47.  Keep sexual relations with only one partner.

48.  Morning and evening walk is  good to relax.

49.  Afternoon sleep is good but should not be a deep sleep with snoring.

50.  Listen to good music and go for a movie with your intimate friend.

51.  Reading interesting books can reduce tension.

52.  Gardening is a useful method to relax.

53.  Spend little time with pet animals.

54.  Engage in some games.

55.  Keep some time to engage in your hobbies.

56.  When you get time write some literal things like articles, poems and stories.

57.  Keep a regular timing for food.

58.  Take plenty of fruits and vegetables.

59.  Prepare your favorite meal and have it with your family.

60.  Having food from restaurants may give you a good mood. 

61.  Excess of drinking and smoking should be avoided.   

     Seems like quite a list of things that might help us resolve our tensions.  But we never want to overlook the major cause of all our problems and that is the fact that we’re only human!  

QUOTE TO CONSIDER

THOUGHTFUL GEM

"Maybe you're looking at the world wrong.

Remember:  STRESSED spelled backwards is

DESSERTS!"