My Strengths? :P

Okay, so this incremental year of mine is quite extra-ordinary! Reason? I ain't really sure but I'm sure there's one reason behind this 'coz I always do believe that everything happens for a reason :P

I remember there was once birthday of mine too whereby the whole house is flooded and all I gotta celebrate it is to help drain the flood from my room... that's funny I should say...singin' happy birthday to myself while doing the job of shoo-ing the water!

This year, I am not sure why I have to stay at home in bed to have some what they call it "rest"! In my mind, this is not a good time to rest since i think I was full of rest already so duh! Anyways, in between the hours of today, 13th August 2009... I happened to finally decided to take the test in the "StrengthsFinder" book that my manager gave me. Here you go the results:

My top 5 themes:
-Includer
-Connectedness
-Learner
-Restorative
-Positivity

1.) Includer: People who are especially talented in the Includer theme are accepting of others. They show awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them.

By nature, you find a way to involve everyone so each person has a good experience. You strive to create a sense of belonging and acceptance. When someone feels left out, you often are the person who finds a way to engage that individual in the group’s activities and conversations. Because of your strengths, you make no claims of being a “morning person.” You need time to transition from sleeping to waking and from waking to working. You tend to gain physical energy and mental sharpness later in the traditional workday. Depending on your biological clock, your peak performance period can occur during mid-to-late afternoon, in the early evening, during the hours before midnight, or in the hours after midnight. Driven by your talents, you might welcome the company of numerous people. There may be some individuals with whom you choose to spend less time, however. Instinctively, you capitalize on your ability to ask questions and listen to people’s answers, especially when meeting strangers or newcomers. You might even be tempted to eavesdrop on what they are telling someone else. Not wanting anyone to feel like an outsider, you are apt to draw individuals into the conversation. Unquestionably, you search for reasons to involve them in your own or the group’s activities. It’s very likely that you derive a lot of satisfaction from doing things with people, especially those you know personally. Usually you are familiar with each one’s
unique abilities and personality traits. Frequently this information gives you an advantage when you work together.

2.) Connectedness - People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.

By nature, you often experience an unexplainable and spontaneous bond between yourself and others. This is a natural occurrence with individuals whose talents, limitations, interests, goals, needs, or fears are apparent to you. Driven by your talents, you want people to seek your company and crave your friendship. Although you often sense you somehow know a person the very instant you meet, you usually are awed by the existence of this unexplainable yet very real bond. It’s very likely that you sense you are linked to all humanity. You contend that harming another human being eventually harms you. Misusing the environment has personal consequences, you argue. This perspective on life influences your thoughts, actions,
decisions, or choices. Chances are good that you consider people more important than things. The value you place on humankind guides your decision-making. It also influences what you say and do as well as what you choose not to say and do. Instinctively, you may be guided by the notion that no one can live life without some help from others. Perhaps this idea compels you to consider how what you do and say affects people you know and individuals you will never meet.

3.) Learner - People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

Because of your strengths, you long to gather information about individuals. Your “need to know” is rarely satisfied. The more facts you gather, the easier it is for you to understand the person’s unique strengths, limitations, interests, likes, dislikes, or goals. Unquestionably, you study human beings one by one. Your ongoing observations of selected individuals probably provide you with interesting insights into human nature. Chances are good that you sometimes toil without much rest. Maybe you want to pinpoint useful and intriguing facts. To some extent, you may need to explain why particular events unfolded as they did. Perhaps this information permits you to do more or better work. It’s very likely that you may appreciate opportunities to acquire knowledge, gain skills, or experience new things. Perhaps
you refuse to let your mind grow dull by being complacent — that is, smug or self-satisfied. Instinctively, you sometimes dedicate yourself to acquiring specific types of knowledge or using particular skills. Maybe you are self-taught. Maybe you work with an instructor, trainer, coach, or mentor. You might embrace opportunities to expose your mind to new ideas. You might welcome the chance to practice new ways of plying — that is, diligently practicing — a trade or a craft. Driven by your talents, you thirst for new ideas and knowledge. Often you lose yourself in a book. You pore over the ideas contained on its pages for long stretches of
time. Why? You want to absorb as much information as you can.

4.) Restorative - People who are especially talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.

Because of your strengths, you periodically identify problems others fail to notice. You might create solutions and find the right answers. Perhaps you yearn to improve certain things about yourself, other people, or situations. Maybe you are drawn to specific kinds of classes, books, or activities. Why? Maybe they promise to give you the skills or knowledge you seek. Chances are good that you sometimes give thought to what you could do in the coming weeks, months, years, or decades. Perhaps you accomplish more when you have goals. Simply considering what you might do better may motivate you to excel at certain tasks. You might be inspired to use some talents more than you have in the past. Driven by your talents, you occasionally spend time pondering what you have an aptitude or gift for doing well. From time to time, you discover things you need to do a bit better. By nature, you might consider certain things you need to do better as a person or as a professional. When you are
reflecting on important matters, you might be surprised to discover how many hours have passed without your even noticing. Instinctively, you may be inclined to check and double check things you do or are accountable for doing. Perhaps you are motivated to make sure everything is done right. You occasionally identify areas where you might need to upgrade your skills for creating structure or putting things in order.

5.) Positivity - People who are especially talented in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.

By nature, you may have an exceptional desire to leave a legacy of value and worth — to live a life that matters. This partially explains why you are compelled to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the planet or people’s lives. Occasionally you urge individuals to do their part in making the world, or at least their little corner of it, a better place for all living things. Driven by your talents, you genuinely feel deep affection for all kinds of people. You naturally befriend individuals you encounter. They automatically sense you are kind and caring. You automatically discover reasons to like and appreciate them. Often you recognize good qualities they fail to see in themselves. Because of your strengths, you may tune in to
the emotions or needs of certain individuals. Perhaps your intuitive insights tell you if a person needs to be cheered up, offered support, or given approval. Occasionally this gift of yours helps specific types of people grow personally or professionally. It also may free some of them to feel good about themselves or what they can do. Chances are good that you hope that everyone befriends you. Your enthusiasm for life attracts people to you. Many individuals feel happier and more upbeat about life in general after they have spent time with you. Instinctively, you occasionally inspire people to try new things or adopt a more upbeat
outlook on life. Perhaps your words and/or your attentiveness bolster the self-esteem of others.


-end-

She feLt cheated..

"I feel like cheated if like that", a very good friend blurted out to me when we were having some kind of a talk about some important stuff.

From her statement above, I silently admired her, how she cares for her friend. If that friend of hers could probably know more about how she cared, I guess... the friend will be more than flattered and perhaps I would say... couldn't find the very right way to express the gratitude =)

Anyhow, I somehow didn't really know what has "really" happened but whoever is that friend of my good friend.... I'm sure she/he will just be fine and okay, knowing that the probable hurt is somewhat shared by my friend feeling cheated too.

I hope it makes sense to you all.. LOL

Ta!

Mad Lion!

There's a verse in the bible that says: in anger, do not sin! And another one, don't let the sun set and go down without getting rid of this kind of emotion!

My self-control is being harnessed.

Yeah, I can say I feel mad (or perhaps irritated to make it a little bit shallow!).

I just need an outlet to be able to let this one go quickly!!!! Oh well, the sun has set, but I guess I still have a few minutes to utilize before it formally comes to what we call "evening". I aint don't wanna sleep with it, ewww!

My known character of being jealous is being tested. Heck, I don't even have the right to be so and yet why is it that I think I'm feeling that way! "You're being rediculous!" I scolded myself. LOL... "Come-on cut the crap!" :P

No point, I should better focus myself to a good thought instead.

Wait, come to think of it. My being jealous helps me to improve self-control - not bad I guess. But hey, I gotta stop this being bad small "j" all the time! It's a taboo in the bible! Geezzz..

Ok, I'm done!

:P

a great kick-start gift..

Fifteen minutes before my "one on one" talk with my manager, I decided to go to the pantry and just be consumed with the presence of silence.

I'd say, I feel dull at that moment. As I gaze at the mountains, I thought of God. I was trying to feel some kind of a different heartbeat but no extraordinary upbeat occured. Nevertheless, at the top of my mind and implicitly from the inner core of my heart, joy immersed. I shook my head and remembered something from a book I've read. Happiness is conditional, you need an object or subject to be able to feel it. However, joy is unbeatable, it has a higher value because hope arises... a hope that is only found in Him! The hope of bliss!

I blurted out, "Lord, I may feel dull at the moment, but I'm thankful that you have instilled joy deep within me. I surrender this perhaps another attack of loneliness unto Your mighty hands and I will be satisfied and contented with Thy presence in me.

Enough of so much of drama...lol. So I went to the room to proceed to my weekly meeting with my manager. Guess what? She started our talk with a very great news, which I have been hoping for... maybe two years already! I almost jumped out of my chair and shout out loud! I have put this thing in my faith - to be commenced next year but oh well, God is just awesome. I thought He just want to cheer me up after what I've just told him... about what.. like 15 minutes prior to the news! Clever and funny God I have! :D

Well, I don't wanna talk about my birthday but I suddenly thought that this is one great kick-start gift from Him.

=)

SriLanka Special Excerpt...

-a special write-up excerpt while in Sri Lanka. I happened to grab my notebook and pen that time and started writing-

-but I'd say wait for more about the trip! :P

***

July 22, 2009
1:10pm local Sri Lanka time

*Letting "it" go*

I thank God for the flexibility of writing! At least I can simply grab a pen and a piece of paper (i'm more a conventional person :P) and let go of my current thoughts and feelings from within should I really need to let it out!

I'm in a van now on the way to Kandy, a city in Sri Lanka, when I suddenly (uhm, not really a sudden I guess) have this rush feelings of missing someone. I'd say..I consider this someone a new special gem in me. Whew! It's been quite a long time already I guess since I've felt this penetrated emotion, which is yet so special. I thought I'd pour it out in writing else I dunno what will happen to me..

Well, somehow "it" came just right in time after a "quite" not so good feeling of offense from a close friend too. With this special beat inside me, the offense just vanished! Yay!

With this missing someone special, I smiled. I can attest that it's a good one but somehow it's a little bit sad because I can recognize that it's tossed with sense of conscious fear embedded within. Sigh! I closed my eyes, reminding one of my most fave verse in the bible to myself, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

Anyhow, at the corner of my heart, there's a different inkling of a smile that is filled with hope and enveloped with joy and happiness! :)

My deear Lord JC, I commit this great emotion into your mighty and strong hands! Please be with me as I go on this yet sort of a new journey of my existence! =)

-end-