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Someday I'd like to have my own baby girls nga inchikon pod. Mangita sa ko og inchikon nga baje nga buotan. ehehe.

Awww, Chinese-Filipina preferably. Or pure Chinese is good too.

Arang ka cute sila duha.

Quote from: TUBAGBOHOL.com on August 26, 2013, 08:25:05 PM
welcome back, bran. you must be very busy with your work.

Thanks Mike, been a bit busy as of late. This coming September i'm going back to the hospital full time, so mag bisita bisita lang ko diri sa atong payag.

Warm regards to you, my friend.

Quote from: islander on August 26, 2013, 12:30:07 AM
glad you're back, honest.

谢谢！æˆ'太想念你 !

Salamat , Salamat !

Hoping and praying that Bohol will remain safe from any inclement weather. God bless our Boholandia.

“A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”
― Mark Twain

wowerz...

he he he di kaha teapartier ijang ginikanan?

Please give your reason for ondoy's lament?

intawon pod. well, lucky for this poor man that death is not the end. God willing, he enters purgatory...just one more step until the radiance of Heaven....

he he he, mao ni ang enemy sa ogis?  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaImtAdoicU#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2rpY2lDh2Y#

So cute !

Looks like death is winning. Patient has a HR of 20 beats per second, that's already severe bradycardia. Mamats naman ning pasyente, murag hospice care na siya....

Quote from: islander on August 27, 2013, 03:05:01 PM

One-year-old baby Iya seemed to enjoy her ride in her mini boat, unmindful of what's happening around her. Her parents placed her in the bathing basin when they were leaving their flooded home in Malolos, Bulacan. YouScooper Ianne Giron

Hehehe! Ka ingon ko si Moses sa Nile River...

Quote from: islander on August 27, 2013, 02:46:56 PM

Neighbors look out for each other, as seen in this photo of a young man carrying his next-door neighbor through waist-deep floods in Pamplona III, Las Piñas City. YouScooper Angelica Cosme

Buotan gayod si Dodong/ Ondo / Ondoy/ Toto.

Quote from: islander on August 27, 2013, 03:04:05 PM

After trying to salvage household items from the floods, these young men from Bacoor, Cavite decided to sit back for a cold bottle or two, right in the middle of the chaos. YouScooper Dada Bartolome

Truly, adaptive gayod ang Pinoy.

Guardian Angel,
watch over those whose names you can read in my heart.
Guard over them with every care
and make their way easy and their labours fruitful.
Dry their tears if they weep;
sanctify their joys;
raise their courage if they weaken;
restore their hope if they lose heart,
their health if they be ill,
truth if they err,
repentance if they fail.

Amen.

Thou hast sorrowed the spirit that loved thee, And watched o'er thy footsteps for years: Thou hast made me at last sigh o'er thee, In secret, in silence, and tears.

For my Father in Heaven I loved thee, For His sake have I guarded thy ways. Return, O return, I implore thee, Him to love, to serve, and to praise.

O'er thy pathway through life still I hover. Thee to comfort, to solace, to cheer; With the love of a fond, saving brother, Through this desert of trial and fear.

Oh! When shall I clasp thee, how fondly And bear thee, all dangers no past, To the arms of God Who dies for thee To our home in the heavens at last!

Conduct me safely through this world of sin and misery; watch over me at the awful hour of my death; perform for my soul the last charitable office of thy mission, by strengthening, encouraging, and supporting me in the agonies of dissolution, and then, as the angel Raphael conducted Tobias safely to his father, do thou, my good angel and blessed guide, return with me to Him who sent thee, that we may mutually bless Him, and publish His wonderful works for a happy eternity.
Amen.

 Remember, O most happy spirit, that it was one act of profound humility, and one transport of ardent love for thy Creator, that caused God to establish thee forever in glory; obtain that those virtues may be implanted in my soul, and that I may seriously endeavor to acquire docility, obedience, gentleness and purity of heart.

Penetrated with sorrow for the little progress I have made in virtue, though blessed with such a Master, and sincerely determined to correspond in future with thy exertions for my salvation, I most earnestly entreat thee, O protecting spirit, to continue thy zealous efforts for my eternal interest; to fortify my weakness, to shield me from innumerable dangers of the world and to obtain by thy powerful prayers that my life may rather be shortened, than that I should live to commit a mortal sin.

Thou knowest how often thou didst deplore my sins, animate me to repentance, and intercede with God for my pardon.
Ah! why have I so little merited a continuance of thy zealous efforts for my salvation?
Why have I so often stained my soul by sin, and thereby rendered myself unworthy of the presence and protection of an angel, of so pure a spirit as thou art, who never sinned?

But as my ingratitude and thoughtlessness have not lessened thy charitable interest for my salvation, so neither shall they diminish my confidence in thy goodness, nor prevent me from abandoning myself to thy care, since God Himself has entrusted thee with the charge of my soul.

O Angel of God, my blessed protector, to whose care I have been committed by my Creator from the moment of my birth, unite with me in thanking the Almighty for having given me a friend, and instructor, an advocate, and a guardian in thee.
Accept, O most charitable guide, my fervent thanksgiving for all thou hast done for me; particularly for the charity with which thou didst undertake to accompany me through life; for the joy with which thou wert filled when I was purified in the waters of Baptism; and for thy anxious solicitude in watching over the treasure of my innocence.

Thou knowest the numberless graces and favors which my Creator has bestowed on me through thee, and the many dangers, both spiritual and temporal from which thou hast preserved me.

Lord Almighty, Creator of all life, Thank You for creating the angels. As dedicated and faithful servants, They instantly act upon Your commands. Please direct Your angels to assist me, Ensuring the accomplishment of Your work, In accordance with Your Divine will. Always rekindle my mind to remember That Your angels are available to me As restrainers of diabolic obstacles. Thank You Lord for Your auspice! Your kindness is infinitely good!

Amen.

Quote from: Lorenzo on August 28, 2013, 03:06:15 AM
August 27

God sends afflictions, but nothing comes from the divine hand that is not useful to those souls who fear Him. Be happy if they come and receive them with a heart filled with filial love, because God sends them with a heart that is paternally concerned with your perfection. He wishes to purify and refine His holy love in you. Think often about the duration of eternity and do not get upset about the mishaps of this transitory and mortal life.

(Letters 1982; O. XXI, p. 21)

Very poignant and deep. Sometimes, we tend to focus on the aspirations and our sufferings here in Earth, forgetting that our lives in Earth is finite. It would benefit us to focus on living a Christ-Centered Life, and building our soul, preparing ourselves for the eternity that awaits us after we leave our earthly bodies.

Lord My God,
Take away all my anxieties, my worries, and my fears this day. All things that do not benefit my eternal soul.
Replace these torments, O Lord My God, with the Peace of Your Grace. Enliven my soul, My Lord God, and enflame my faith in you.
I invite the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, into my soul, enrich my faith in you , Lord.

That whatever may happen to me this day, I will remember your promises and your Saving Power.


Amen.

I'll make a special prayer for your friend who is in the hospital.

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick, we turn to You in this time of illness. O dearest Comforter of the Troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in Your hands. We ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us.

Amen.

August 27

God sends afflictions, but nothing comes from the divine hand that is not useful to those souls who fear Him. Be happy if they come and receive them with a heart filled with filial love, because God sends them with a heart that is paternally concerned with your perfection. He wishes to purify and refine His holy love in you. Think often about the duration of eternity and do not get upset about the mishaps of this transitory and mortal life.

(Letters 1982; O. XXI, p. 21)

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ARTICLE 1: MAN: THE IMAGE OF GOD

1701 "Christ, . . . in the very revelation of the mystery of the Father and of his love, makes man fully manifest to himself and brings to light his exalted vocation." 2 It is in Christ, "the image of the invisible God," 3 that man has been created "in the image and likeness" of the Creator. It is in Christ, Redeemer and Savior, that the divine image, disfigured in man by the first sin, has been restored to its original beauty and ennobled by the grace of God. 4

1702 The divine image is present in every man. It shines forth in the communion of persons, in the likeness of the unity of the divine persons among themselves (cf. chapter two).

1703 Endowed with "a spiritual and immortal" soul, 5 the human person is "the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake." 6 From his conception, he is destined for eternal beatitude.

1704 The human person participates in the light and power of the divine Spirit. By his reason, he is capable of understanding the order of things established by the Creator. By free will, he is capable of directing himself toward his true good. He finds his perfection "in seeking and loving what is true and good." 7

1705 By virtue of his soul and his spiritual powers of intellect and will, man is endowed with freedom, an "outstanding manifestation of the divine image." 8

1706 By his reason, man recognizes the voice of God which urges him "to do what is good and avoid what is evil." 9 Everyone is obliged to follow this law, which makes itself heard in conscience and is fulfilled in the love of God and of neighbor. Living a moral life bears witness to the dignity of the person.

1707 "Man, enticed by the Evil One, abused his freedom at the very beginning of history." 10 He succumbed to temptation and did what was evil. He still desires the good, but his nature bears the wound of original sin. He is now inclined to evil and subject to error:

    Man is divided in himself. As a result, the whole life of men, both individual and social, shows itself to be a struggle, and a dramatic one, between good and evil, between light and darkness. 11

1708 By his Passion, Christ delivered us from Satan and from sin. He merited for us the new life in the Holy Spirit. His grace restores what sin had damaged in us.

1709 He who believes in Christ becomes a son of God. This filial adoption transforms him by giving him the ability to follow the example of Christ. It makes him capable of acting rightly and doing good. In union with his Savior, the disciple attains the perfection of charity which is holiness. Having matured in grace, the moral life blossoms into eternal life in the glory of heaven.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

CHAPTER ONE: THE DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON


1700 The dignity of the human person is rooted in his creation in the image and likeness of God (article 1); it is fulfilled in his vocation to divine beatitude (article 2). It is essential to a human being freely to direct himself to this fulfillment (article 3). By his deliberate actions (article 4), the human person does, or does not, conform to the good promised by God and attested by moral conscience (article 5). Human beings make their own contribution to their interior growth; they make their whole sentient and spiritual lives into means of this growth (article 6). With the help of grace they grow in virtue (article 7), avoid sin, and if they sin they entrust themselves as did the prodigal son 1 to the mercy of our Father in heaven (article 8 ). In this way they attain to the perfection of charity.

'When the body is urged by the senses to indulge its own desires and pleasures, the corrupted intellect readily succumbs and assents to its impassioned fantasies and impulses. But the regenerated intellect exercises self-control and withholds itself from them. Moreover, as a true philosopher it studies how to rectify such impulses.'

St. Maximos the Confessor

'A person may say I am not much concerned how long I stay in purgatory, provided I may come to eternal life. Let no one reason thus. Purgatory fire will be more dreadful than whatever torments can be seen, imagined, or endured in this world. He who is afraid now to put his finger into the fire, does he not fear lest he be then all buried in torments for a long time?'

St. Caesarius of Arles

'Very few men can accurately recognize all their own faults; indeed, only those can do this whose intellect is never torn away from the remembrance of God. Our bodily eyes, when healthy, can see everything, even gnats and mosquitoes flying about in the air; but when they are clouded by some discharge, they see large objects only indistinctly and small things not at all. Similarly if the soul, through attentiveness, reduces the blindness caused by the love of this world, it will consider its slightest faults to be very grave and will continually shed tears with deep thankfulness. For it is written, "The righteous shall give thanks unto Thy name" (Ps. 140:13). But if the soul persists in its worldly disposition, even though it commits a murder or some other act deserving severe punishment, it takes little notice; and it is quite unable to discern its other faults, often considering them to be signs of progress, and in its wretchedness it is not ashamed to defend them heatedly.'

St. Diadochos of Photiki

Patient endurance is the soul's struggle for virtue; where there is struggle for virtue, self-indulgence is banished.'

St. Thalassios the Libyan

The current Primate of the Philippines, His Eminence Cardinal Tagle's mother is Chinese. The former Cardinal Sin was also of part Chinese stock. The current President Aquino is also part Chinese. The Father of the Philippines, Dr. Jose Rizal was also part Chinese.

Like I said, Chinese is so heavily molded and fused within the Filipino identity, Filipino culture and society.

Quote from: nilamaw on July 06, 2009, 12:06:48 AM
In those days, being Chinese was looked down upon. Many native Filipinos used to hold a racist and prejudiced outlook towards the Chinese. For being so successful.

Now a days, it's reverse, (here in chinese soil) thou they deny it, you can feel it.

It depends on the family and the people, i would say. My grandmother was open minded enough to marry a non-Chinese. There are Chinese-Filipino families that are accepting of marrying local people and assimilating. Why, most of the Chinese-Filipinos have converted to the local religion of the land (Roman Catholicism) , some are more fluent in Tagalog or Binisaya than Cantonese, Hokkien or Mandarin.

But there are others who prefer to keep everything Chinese. This is true, and it is in part due to the conservatism found in Chinese family culture. There is an emphasis in knowing one's identity and history. It is built within the Chinese psyche, particularly in reference to honoring one's ancestors and progenitors.

However, I would say that for the most part, the Chinese-Filipinos have assimilated into the Filipino Culture.

And what a great fusion it is.

Quote from: ZecurB on July 02, 2009, 10:09:10 AM
You can't blame the Chinese for succeeding since not only do they have those good qualities but the Chinese, are one of the ancient civilizations that provided the world the most crucial technological innovations which other ancient civilizations have ever surpassed...   

Yes, you're right about the historical aspect. The Chinese influenced the modern Philippine culture through language, food, even technological aspects. That is what makes the modern Filipino identity a rather unique and beautiful amalgamation of different races, cultures, and language. There is a fusion of Malay, Chinese, Spanish, and other asian ethnicities, which results in the Filipino identity.

China and the Philippines have strong bond be it historical and geographical proximity. We look forward to a prosperous future with each other. May God Bless the Philippines and China. May our two peoples always share and exude brotherly affection and peace.

The Origin of the Surname Tan

è­š



The surname came from the ancient State of Tan which was located in the western part of what is now Shandong Province. During the Spring and Autumn Period, this state was conquered by the neighbouring State of Qi. The court changed their surname to Tan in remembrance of their defeated homeland, and later prospered in Hunan Province.


For history lovers, the State of Tan existed  from 1046 till 684 BCE. Some 1000 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, the state of Tan was already an existing power in Imperial China.


Before Rome began as a civilization, the State of Tan was already there.

   

Romanisation and pronunciation


In Cantonese Chinese, it is romanised as Taam4 in Jyutping and Tàahm in Cantonese Yale. It is romanised as Tam in Hong Kong and Macao.

In Toisanese Chinese, it may be romanised as Tom, Thom, Hom, Ham or Hum.

In Hokkien Chinese, Teochew Chinese and Hainanese Chinese, it is romanised as Thâm.

Tan is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname è­š.

In a 2006 study of the 100 most common Chinese surnames, Tan was found to be the 67th most common.

The Lin / Lim family line speak Hokkien dialect. It is a southern Chinese dialect.

 

Reference:
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Where is Fujian Province?

LIN / LIM in Philippine Society


Filipinos of Chinese descent with this surname mostly use the Hokkien spelling "Lim", as the majority have Fujianese ancestry. It is sometimes found in hispanicised compound surnames such as "Limtiaco"; this type of Filipino surname is often derived from the original name of a Spanish-era immigrant patriarch.

The Origin of the LIN Surname


King Zhou of Shang (reigned 1154 BC to 1122 BC), the last king of the Shang dynasty, had three uncles advising him and his administration. The king's uncles were Bi Gan (also spelled Pi Kan), Qi Zi, and Wei Zi. Together the three men were known as "The Three Kindhearted Men of Shang" in the kingdom. Bi Gan was the son of Prince Ding, son of Emperor Shang and, thus, was King Zhou's uncle.

Unfortunately, Zhou was a cruel king, and the state's citizens suffered tremendously. His three uncles could not persuade him to change his ways. Failing in their duty to advise the king, Wei Zi resigned. Qi Zi faked insanity and was relieved of his post. Only Bi Gan stayed on to continue advising the king to change his ways. "Servants who are afraid of being killed and refrain from telling the truth are not righteous," he said. This put him in danger of incurring the king's wrath. Bi Gan stayed at the palace for three days and nights to try to persuade the bloodthirsty and immoral king to mend his ways.

The stubborn king would not relent and had his uncle, Bi Gan, arrested for treason. Upon hearing this, his pregnant wife (surname Chen) escaped into the forest to protect her unborn child from death. She knew, in time, the king would execute Bi Gan and his entire family. The baby was born in the forest. Alone with no one to help, she grabbed hold of two trees and gave birth to a baby boy whom she named Jian. When she reached the nearest town, she gave her child the surname Lin (Chinese character depicted by two trees).

Before long, Shang Zhou was overthrown and killed by Zhou Wu Wang (Zhou Dynasty, 1134 BC to 256 BC). Zhou Wu Wang knew about the courageous court adviser Bi Gan and sought his wife and child. When he found them, he honoured them in respect of Bi Gan. The mother and child were restored back into the royal family. The new king conferred the surname Lin (meaning woods or forest) on Bi Gan's son, because he was born in the woods.

Where does the LIN SURNAME come from?


First and foremost, LIN is obviously a CHINESE surname. The LIN clan hail from Southern China, particularly from Fujian Province.

The name LIN (also known as LIM in overseas Chinese communities) means "Forest / Trees" in Mandarin Chinese.

It is written as: : æž—

The surname LIM is a mispelling of its original form, which is LIN.

How to Treat Your Chest Pain

Sit, stay calm, and rest. Your symptoms will often go away soon after you stop activity.

If you are lying down, sit up in bed. Try deep breathing to help with the stress or anxiety.

If you do not have nitroglycerin and your symptoms are not gone after resting for 5 minutes, call 911 right away.

Your doctor may have prescribed nitroglycerin tablets or spray for severe attacks. Sit or lie down when you use your tablets or spray.

When using your tablet, place the pill between your cheek and gum. You can also put it under your tongue. Allow it to dissolve. Do not swallow it.

When using your spray, do not shake the container. Hold the container close to your open mouth. Spray the medicine onto or under your tongue. Do not inhale or swallow the medicine.

Wait 5 minutes after the first dose of nitroglycerin. If your symptoms are not better, are worse, or return after going away, call 911 right away. The operator who answers will give you further advice about what to do.

(Note: your doctor may have given you different advice about taking nitroglycerin when you have chest pain or pressure.)

Do not smoke, eat, or drink for 5 - 10 minutes after taking nitroglycerin. If you do smoke, you should try to quit. Your doctor can help.

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Signs and Symptoms of Angina

You may feel pressure, squeezing, burning, or tightness in your chest. You may also have pressure, squeezing, burning, or tightness in your arms, shoulders, neck, jaw, throat, or back.

Some patients may have different symptoms. Those symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, and back, arm, or neck pain. This applies especially to women, older people, and people with diabetes.

You may also have indigestion or be sick to your stomach. You may feel tired. You may be short of breath, sweaty, lightheaded, or weak.

Most times, people have angina when they are out in cold weather. People also feel it during physical activity. Examples are climbing stairs, walking uphill, lifting something heavy, or having sex.
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When Is Your Blood Pressure a Concern?

If your blood pressure is high, you need to lower it and keep it under control. Your has 2 numbers. One or both of these numbers can be too high.

The top number is called the systolic blood pressure. This reading is too high if it is 140 or higher.

The bottom number is called the diastolic blood pressure. It is too high if it is 90 or higher.

You are more likely to have high blood pressure as you get older. This is because your blood vessels become stiffer as you age. When that happens, your blood pressure goes up. High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and early death.

If you have heart or kidney problems, diabetes, or if you had a stroke, your doctor may want your blood pressure to be even lower than people who do not have these conditions.

Source: Controlling your high blood pressure | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/ency/carepoints/controlling-your-high-blood-pressure#ixzz2dBIbJpza
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Reference:
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-omega-3-6-9-fatty-acids/

What is EPA and DHA?

Within the body omega-3 fatty acids are converted to DHA and EPA (docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, respectively). DHA and EPA are highly unsaturated fats that play very important roles in the vision development and brain function of infants.

One study found significantly lower amounts of EPA in the cells of patients who had attempted suicide, suggesting that omega-3 fatty acids may actually play a role in suicide prevention. A lack of DHA has been associated with Alzheimer disease, attention disorders, phenylketonuria, cystic fibrosis and other diseases. Blue green algae is a good source of EPA and DHA.

What is Omega-6 Fatty Acid?

Omega-6 fatty acid (Linoleic Acid) combined with omega-3 fatty acid produces many of the health benefits described above, but the trickiest part about playing the fatty acid game is that it is best to eat them in the right amounts.

You should be eating about twice as much omega-6 as omega-3, so that your omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is 2:1, but in today’s world of fast food, frozen entrees, and high calorie snacks, it is not uncommon for most people to actually be getting about 15 times more omega-6 than omega-3. Washington DC’s center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health suggest that eating omega-6 and omega-3 in the wrong proportions may actually negate the health benefits.

The best sources of omega-6 are seeds, nuts and grains and green leafy vegetables, like lettuce, broccoli, purslane and kale, and in certain raw vegetable oils. Care should be taken to use raw cold pressed vegetable oils because cooking destroys the benefits of the fatty acids.


What is Omega-9 Fatty Acid?

Omega-9, or monounsaturated oleic and stearic acid, is a non essential fatty acid produced naturally by the body whenever there is enough of either Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids.

However, if you do not have enough omega 3 and omega 6, then you must get omega 9 from your diet.

This fatty acid plays a role in promoting heart health by supporting healthy, balanced cholesterol levels and improving immune function.

What is Omega-3 Fatty Acid?

Omega-3 fatty acid (Alpha-linolenic acid) is an essential fatty acid that plays an important role in brain function and may help you fight against cardiovascular disease [1]. The American Heart Association recommends a diet in which fatty fish, like salmon, herring, sardines and tuna are consumed at least twice a week.

While these foods are high in omega-3 fatty acid, I personally do not agree with this recommendation as fish can be contaminated and may be high in mercury, which can have detrimental health effects. Plus, I believe a raw food diet consisting of little to no meat is better for the human body.

You’ve probably heard the terms “fatty acid” and “omega 3″ before, but do you know what a fatty acid is or why your body needs it? What about the different types of fatty acids, what foods you can naturally find them in and how much your body needs to live a long, healthy life?

Fatty acids are important for all systems of the body to function normally, including your skin, respiratory system, circulatory system, brain and organs. There are two fatty acids, termed essential fatty acids (EFA) that your body does not produce on its own. EFAs have to be ingested.

The two essential fatty acids that the human body cannot produce are the omega-3 fatty acid and omega-6 fatty acid, which are important for brain development, immune system function and blood pressure regulation.

To read more:

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Aggressive behavior

There are many definitions of aggressive behavior. However, different researchers agree
that it is a behavior that is intended to harm another person (3). The most common classification of aggressive behavior is reactive and proactive aggression (3). Reactive aggression is behavior that occurs in response to specific situational conditions, such as threats and provocations, and is accompanied by
changes in the physiological and emotional level. Proactive aggression is intentional behavior caused by anticipation of a desirable goal, and is controlled mainly by external reinforcement (3). Bullying represents a form of aggressive behavior. It is a subset of proactive aggressive behavior. It occurs due to the anticipation of someone’s desirable goal or domination over others, such as abuse (4).

Abstract

The aim of this review was to provide an overview of research into the relationship between empathy and bullying. Therefore the review indicated a number of researches that show different effects of empathy on bullying, regarding the type of bullying, roles in bullying behavior, as well as gender. From a review of research it may be concluded that empathy significantly contributes to a reduction in various forms of violence. Most research indicates the importance of the affective component of empathy compared to the cognitive component. The results of research into the relationship of empathy and its role in bullying behavior were less consistent. For this reason, the review highlighted methodological difficulties in the study of bullying and empathy.

Conclusion

In conclusion it could be said that most studies show a negative correlation between empathy and various types
of violence. Furthermore, it is evident that different components of empathy have differing degrees of influence in direct and indirect forms of violent behavior.

DODAJ, A., SESAR, K., BARISIC, M., & PANDZA, M. (2013). THE EFFECT OF EMPATHY ON INVOLVING IN BULLYING BEHAVIOR. Pedijatrija Danas: Pediatrics Today, 9(1), 91-101. doi:10.5457/p2005-114.66

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http://www.drmenahem.com/articles/The_Power_of_Prayer_Revisited.pdf

 I was trained as a psychologist in the
1970s. I liked psychoanalysis, especially the
ideas of Karen Horney, M.D. I thought that
if I was completely analyzed, a la Horney,
that I would be completely mentally hea
lthy. I had been exposed to some “New Age”
thought in my training-but I thought psychoana
lysis was the answer.
Religion and prayer
were under no consideration as relevant to
my life or the thera
py I conducted with
patients.

As I entered the 1980s, the New Age Material was gaining ground.
Psychoanalysis wasn’t enough for me. I practi
ced transcendental
meditation, read the
“Seth material” which said that we “create
our own reality” as pa
rt of “All That Is”
(God). Thus, my new concept of God was that
we are all God (not to be confused with
the ego). However, prayer is
not addressed in this philosophy
. Rather, releasing negative
beliefs and affirming positive beliefs to replace
them was suggested. We are told that we
“are much more than we think we are.” In ot
her words we are more than just bodies with
egos. This was an integration of body mind a
nd spirit, but I did not really see it as
spiritual. I saw it as psychological. There wa
s some change in my therapeutic outlook,
but it did not include prayer.

 As the author of two books on prayer and psychological healing, it is hard for me
to believe the level of skepticism about prayer in the year 2006. In the Spring of this year,
a new scientific study was released, suggesting that prayer is not really very effective.
Many of my skeptical friends brought it to my attention. “What do you think?” They asked. They were really probing me to see if I had finally come to my senses and give up on this God and prayer stuff. Of course, it did nothing of the kind. This paper is an answer to the negative study and an update of my ideas on prayer and healing.

by: Dr. Samuel Menahem, Ph.D.

Sam Menahem Ph.D. is a psychologist in Fort Lee, N.J. He is also an adjunct Professor of Psychology at Columbia University and the author of two books, “When Therapy Isn’t Enough” and “All Your Prayers Are Answered.” He is past President of the Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy (ASP) in NYC.

Starting another day of studies. I'm now on my 7th week on this doctoral class and so far, its been a ball buster of a class. I've perfected, well, trying to at least, the matrix on source utilization. My professor is quite meticulous on research we've conducted and well, i really appreciate her driving nature, at least ma encourage pod ta to give 110%. In this class i have a 91% average, a B+. Gusto ko ma A, I have to buckle down and really work hard on this next paper due this Wednesday. Ampo pod ko that I can score okay.

Og B+ ra ahoang score sa ining class, okey ra pod. I still have 16 more doctoral classes to go...hahay!

Please pray for me! 


Salamat Daan, mga higala.

Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 27, 2013, 03:03:45 PM
exercise pod pag may time

Pwede ihiloton lang? hehehe!

I miss Nuat Thai Massage !

This morning I'm enjoying my vacation. Yes, I am off till Thursday. hehehe. Lipay lipay pod intawon ko gamay. I plan on working on a paper that is due Wednesday. Interestingly enough it is going to be about conflict in the work place and strategies that can be enacted to reduce conflict and/or control conflict when it arises.

I already prepared a nice cup of coffee to help me in this noble task.


Yours Truly,

To my beloved friends,



I will entreat you all to heed the words from Holy Scripture [2 Timothy  2:23-24]:

"Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful."



God Bless and let's focus on building healthy relationships that are Christ-Centered.


Blessings and Peace

Quote from: chicogon on August 27, 2013, 09:54:22 PM
Hi pod Ma'm Lolla. OK ra ka diha?

Salve ibi patrem Roel. Quomodo mane vestris?


Benedicite omnes ex nobis di!



Vere,
Lorenzo

Quote from: Lollapalooza on August 27, 2013, 12:59:21 PM
dropping by to say hi ^__^ hi Madam CJ Isles, Lorenz-kun, Fr. Chic, Tigbao, Hubs (still being hated?) i miss my engineers na hehehehehe pakita pod mo oi..

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Hello and Good Morning Jenneth-senpai!



Watashi wa koko de anata no toko o ketsujo. Dono yo ni shite, hachi watashi no yujin o motte iru?

Makotoni,
Lorenzo-kun

Interesting.

hahaha! oy! lami ni iparison og vinegar and sriracha sauce.

it looks lovely.

Quote from: chicogon on August 27, 2013, 08:13:36 AM
You're always in thoughts and prayers, my friend! You have been a great friend

Thank You

I thought of you this weekend when I was spending time with my mother and father.

You have very similar character like my own Papa.

Quote from: chicogon on August 27, 2013, 08:10:47 AM

Hahaha, my eyes focused on the 5 in 1 coffee.

Lami ba?

Quote from: chicogon on August 27, 2013, 08:10:18 AM


Dia ra enseymadang tinag-as with cheese akong
pinalit sa S.F. 2 weeks ago

Da kuyawa pod ! Lami diay na iparison ug coke , Fr. Roel.

Kuan ba...study food.

Quote from: chicogon on August 27, 2013, 03:42:11 AM

The one on the left is MacArthur and the one on the right is Hirohito.  

Quote from: chicogon on August 27, 2013, 03:43:00 AM

I'm naming the big one as Masaharu !

The littlest one as Tomoyuki !

awww mao ba? nindot kaajo diay ang buhay sa pari, fr. roel, kai tagaan man diay pod ka'g sweet delights from your parishioners! awww, one of the simple delights in life ehehehe!



Pray for me, Fr. Roel! ...

hahaha. mao ba? nindot baja ang ngalan...

Do you have a picture of Dona Senyora Ceferina?

Kuyawa lagi pod sa choice of name. Murag myembro sa Principalia...

Wow ! What kind of spices did you guys put in it to marinate?

he he , kuyawa pod oy. mag tistingtisting ko sa imong cooking pohon pohon ha, fr. roel?  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6X28DBpkBo#

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