Sunday, January 30, 2011

" Chinese New Year "

Chinese New Year is coming
Have you seen the rabbit?
It's time to celebrate
Why not eat some moon cake?
Family and friends gather together
Let's have a food festival where ever
I wish you all a good 2011
Remember good boys and girls
go to heaven

By Candice Hung January 29, 2011

Poetry " Listen to your Heart "

Listen to your heart
What does it tell you?
Listen very carefully
Listen very hard
When the world is cold
Never forget pure gold
The heart never lies
You know everything
You need to know
Deep down inside

By Candice Hung January 29, 2011

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Poetry " Home Sweet Home "

Home sweet home
Can never be replaced
My heart is yours forever
This is my sacred place
I miss you when I am away
So lonely are the days
A house filled with love
Is everything above

By Candice Hung January 29, 2011

The Benefits of Exercise

The Benefits of Exercising

Exercise is one of the most essential activities to incorporate into your life.  The benefits are endless including improved emotional, mental, and physical health.  Experts suggest getting at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.  Make exercise fun.  Mix it up and make it a sociable activity if you like.  You will feel better and your body will thank you.
Here are some suggested sports activities to get you going:
*Nothing beats a nice walk.  Walk with a friend, dog, or alone.  Incorporate it into your day to make the most of your time.  Walk to work, the grocery store, to run errands, or walk up the stair when you can.
*Do you like water?  Swimming is one of the most relaxing sports and it’s easy on the body.  Do some laps or take part in an aqua-fit class.
*Is your bike just sitting in the corner collecting dust?  Bike to the grocery store, run errands, meet a friend, bike around the sea wall, or make it a social activity.
*Go to an aerobics class.  Aerobics can be fun.  Why not exercise to the sound of music and meet some people along the way.
*How about a yoga class?  Yoga is a great way to meditate, release stress, and stretch that body all at the same time.  You could also make some friends at the same time.
Group sports are always a hit.  Pick up that tennis racket or head to the nearest gym for a game of badminton.
Want a little competition?  Call up some friends, stop by the park, or join a group for a game of basketball.  I guarantee you will be so engaged in the game you won’t even know you are exercising.
Feeling lonely?  Join a dance class.  You might meet someone special along the way.




Monday, January 24, 2011

Poetry " Journey of Life "

In this journey of life there are ups and downs
Sometimes the door opens and sometimes it closes
There are no wrong choices only decisions to be made
As we look through our own pair of glasses it is how we
see things that makes all the difference

Can you see a rainbow through a thunder storm?
Is there still hope after a natural disaster?

Will your broken heart ever mend?

Walk toward the light
There is always a way through the tunnel

By Candice Hung January 24, 2011

Poetry " My Dream Job...."

Gives me a reason to get up every morning
Puts a smile on my face and fills me up with love
I can do it with ease, it comes naturally to me you see
I was put on earth for this purpose
To help and heal others to move forward
To heal broken hearts and broken souls
To talk to the lonely and those that need to be consoled
as I listen and understand with empathy and care
I can connect with my clients in a special way I swear
A deep connection you might say
I ease all the loneliness and all the pain, and help each
and everyone of them to see the light on a dark day
A trusted friend who is honest and kind, who will never
reveal the secrets that one may hide
My clients reveal their fears and show me their tears
as I listen carefully and openly without judgement or
despair
A heart of gold and wisdom that can not be sold
A gifted healer to help others heal and grow

By Candice Hung January 24, 2011

Poetry " My Dear Friend "

A shoulder to cry on
An ear to listen
A companion to share my life with
Someone to laugh with me too
You are there when I need you
Through lifes ups and downs
Forever true when I am feeling blue
You add value to my life and sparkle to my day
For life would be dull without you
My sunshine through the rainy days

By Candice Hung January 24, 2011

Poetry " Moving Forward "

One step at a time
Everyday a little more
I don't want to stand in the same spot anymore
Should I go left or should I go right?
Any step will do tonight
It's time for change
I don't want to stay the same
One step, two steps, three steps forward
I don't want to look back anymore
Here I go
Hooray for change
It's time I say
I want a new experience again and again
This time I am ready to embrace what I call change

By Candice Hung January 24, 2011

Poetry " My Anger "

My anger comes from deep within
Ready to bubble at any moment
My anger is hot and explosive just waiting to be triggered
Sometimes I cannot control it; for it errupts like lava flowing from a volcano
What this anger is about and where it's roots are is unknown
Just let it out and let it go
For it is so powerful it is in control
What it means and where it comes from I don't really know
For it is deep within my soul hot like fire and pure like gold

By Candice Hung January 24, 2011

Poetry " It's A New Year! "

It's a new year
It's time for a fresh start
Pick up those feet
It's time to get moving
No more snoozing
Leave it to the bears to hibernate
What I do with my life is my fate
One step, two steps, go go go
It's time to put on a show
No more complaining
It's time for changes
Go get what you want and stop whinning about

I can avoid life all I want
If I wait, I will create my fate
Eventually my support will fall apart
Then the walls will come tumbling down when there is now one around

By Candice Hung January 24, 2011

I Want .......

To stretch myself
To explore
To take risks
To keep on giving and receiving love
To be strong
To be healthy
To challenge myself
To not be afraid
To stand up for myself
To love myself completely
To find true love
To start a family
To not be afraid to walk alway from things that are not good for me
To never give up
To continue to always enjoy life no matter what the circumstances are

By Candice Hung January 24, 2011

I love myself because.......

I am caring and kind
Considerate and thoughtful
Loving and nurturing
Forgiving and accepting
Empathetic and giving
Beautiful voice
Beautiful soul
I like to make people happy
I like to challenge people to grow
I am intelligent

By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

Sunday, January 23, 2011

I am grateful for...................

My family and friends
For having shelter
For having freedom and choice
For having fun and laughter
For the chance to live my life the way I want
For having a car to drive
For having legs, feet, and eyes

By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

How to find myself

To look inward instead of outward
To learn to love and live for myself
To remember the simple things that make me happy
To be grateful for what I have
To work towards what I want
To have the strength to never give up
To keep on giving and helping others
To remember to laugh and forgive others
To keep on growing and trying
To push myself
To complete tasks I need to do even if I don't enjoy it
To keep connected to myself and others
To not let my emotions get the better of me
To be kind to myself and others
To take risks
To run towards love instead of away from it

By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

Poetry " Family "

The essence of love
Forever with you
Close to heart
 Hold on tight and never let it go
Honest, caring, and true
Always there when you are feeling blue
The product of love

By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

Poetry " Happiness "

Is a choice
State of mind
Can be felt
Can not be bought
Must come from within
Simple
Essential
Gold
Priceless
Everything

By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

Poetry " Snow "

I looked out the window to see a white blanket of snow
Soft and sparkly and cold to the touch
It is quite, the birds are hidding
The rain has gone away
The summer is months away
Hooray hooray let's go and play
Winter snow has fallen

By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

Poetry " Children "

Innocence and wonder
Fulll of laughter and love
A creation of man kind
Fun and play fill the days
A need to explore and grow
One minute crying the next minute laughing
You bring a smile to my face and hold a special place in my heart

By Candice Hung January23, 2011

Poetry " My Blackberry "

My connection to the world
For I will never be lonely as long as I have you
You meet all my needs
You ring when I am lonely
You are practical and knowledgeable too


My gateway to the world
When I am tired I can put you away
I keep you close to me, for I never want to be without you


My dear blackberry I love you


By Candice Hung Jaunary 23, 2011

Poetry " Love "

Can come in any shape or form
It need not be a person
It need not be a thing
It need not be a place

It is a feeling inside

It can not be bought
It can not be sold

It can tell stories
It is as good as gold

Love will come and go
Love is delicate and brittle
Love is sweet and tender
Love can give you strength
Love can give you pain

Love can tear  you apart and make you love never again

Love is the essence of life
The seeds of birth
The seeds of pain

By Candice Hung February 6, 2009

Poetry " Loving Myself "

I love the way I care for other people and things

My good hearted nature never stops to amaze me

My intelligence is like a light bulb that turns off and on like a light switch

I have an endless amounts of ideas and concepts, ask me if you need feedback

My inner beauty has touched many hearts

I am always thoughtful and considerate

I love to give and work hard

I am courageous and will fight for the underdog

I am fearless in that consequences never scare me


By Candice Hung Febuary 23, 2009

Poetry " Lucky "

You know you are lucky when somebody loves you so much they would do anything to be with you

You know you are lucky when somebody will be there for you

You know you are lucky when there will be another day so you can be with this person

You know you are lucky when somebody cares to understand you

You know you are lucky when you realize that you are actually not alone

At the end of a rainbow there is a pot of gold

By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

Poetry " Forgiveness "

To let go
To move on
To make peace
To be mature
To be gracious
To detach
To accept
To grow
To let go of hurt
To let go of anger
To let go of pain
To be free
To be content
To have compassion
To liberate yourself
To separate from your ego and pride
To be in control of your internal happiness

By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

Poetry " Embracing Change "

A fresh new start
The unknown
Exciting
Growing
To move forward
New challenges
New experiences
New opportunities
Refreshing
Delightful
Inspiring


By Candice Hung January 23, 2011

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Nurturing relationships

Relationships take time, effort, work, and maintenance.  They can be so rewarding and challenging at times.  Having healthy relationships is so important to ones mental and emotional health.  You get what you give.  Choice your friends carefully.  People can not be changes so be ready to accept your friends and loved ones as they are.  Be ready to work on personal and interpersonal issues.  Enjoy the happy and cherished times and be ready to walk away when it doesn't work.

Focus on the positive things you see and accept the imperfections in others.

Are you controlling your finances or are your finances controlling you?

Do you have a buget?

Are you aware of your income and expenses?

Pay yourself first.  Get your debts paid and start creating savings or building your RRSP.  Make your money work for you.  Don't be a slave to debt.

It's all about control and discipline.  Do you have limits?  Are you making enough money?  Live within your means.

Nobody wants to wear dirty underwear every single day so why would you want to live with heaps of debt?  It just drags you down, causes stress, and mentally preoccupies the mind.  Live happier and lighter.

Ask yourself what you really need verses what you think you want?

Instant gratification doesn't last long.  What is going to make you happy in the long run?  The new car or the peace of mind that you are financially sound?

Just relax

It is important to take time out just to relax.  Life can get so busy, don't forget to slow down. 

If you had a day off just to yourself what would you do?  What would the benefits be?  How would you feel?

Remember life is all about balance.  Stress can be deadly and so can procrasination.  Have you found a delicate balance?

Don't forget to breath.  You can afford to take a break.   Sometimes it's all you need to recharge those batteries.

The power of networking in a competitive job market

Todays job market is competitive. 

Do you know the power of networking? 

How many of you have jobs today that you got through a friend, family member, or other related contact?

It's not always about what you know or even how much work experience you have.  Sometimes it's about who you know.  Every social interaction you have could lead to a potential job lead or an exciting new career.

Always make a good impression and never burn bridges.  Word of mouth advertising is powerful.  It can make you or break you so use it to your advantage.

Your new job could just be around the corner.

What type of impression are you making?

Who do you know?

Who do you want to know?

What are your career goals?

Do you know where you want to go?

Be polite, respectful, friendly, and sell yourself. 

Let people know who you are and what talents and skills you have to offer. 


After all aren't we all just walking advertisments? 

What are you marketing about yourself and what are you trying to sell? Who is your audience?  Captivate them and lure them.  Make them want you.  Stand out from the crowd.  Make people remember you in a positive way.   

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Listen to your body

Looking after to your body is essential to health.

What is your body telling you?

Is your body.......


*In need of rest?

*In need of repair?

*In need of nutrients?

*In need of exercise?

*In need of affection?

Your body has something to say. Listen and respond accordingly.

Why is socializing just as important as going to work?

There are a lot of benefits when it comes to having a balanced social life. Yesterday I meet a friend and had some dinner and watched a movie. I had a good time socializing, connecting, and escaping. My mood improved and so did my energy. It is good to relax and enjoy life sometimes, all in moderation.

How balanced is your life?

How well are you managing your life?

Monday, January 17, 2011

Are your enjoying life?

When was the last time you sat down and said to yourself "  I had a great day today"

When was the last time you laughted until you started to cry?

Are you having fun?

Are you socializing with family and friends?

Do you enjoy your job?

How is your financial situation?

All of the above questions are related to your happiness.  One thing affects another like in the game dominos.  Living a happy and balanced life is like keeping the equilibrium in an aquarium.

If you are not enjoying life and simply going through the motions you better put on the breaks and ask yourself what you are doing in your life.

Do you love your job?

How many of you wake up every morning excited to go to work?  Do you find your day at work fulfilling?  Are you using your natural talents? Are you happy to be at work?

Grab a piece of paper and a pen and start journaling.

Here is your topic.

If I could do anything in the world and money was not an issue what would you be doing?

Journal and then read what you have written.  Does it make sense?  Have you discovered something about yourself that you were not aware of?  Reflect on your thoughts and see where it takes you.

*Remember it is never to late to change careers. You are living for yourself at the end of the day.

What is Self Care?

Self care refers to taking care of yourself.  Imagine you are a car.  Cars need maintenance and repair and so do you.   Ask yourself the following questions?

Do you get enough sleep?

Are you exercising daily?

Are you eating healthy?

Do you socialize enough?

How do you combat stress?

How is your financial situation?
What are you doing to take care of yourself?


TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IS APART OF SELF LOVE.

HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE YOURSELF?

Reconnecting

I have reconnected with an old friend.  It does not really matter what we fought about, all that matters is that we can connect again and distance ourselves from the black hole of loneliness. 

The more connections you make in life, the less lonely it will be.  There is no reason to be lonely.  There are so many people in this world so why are so many of us walking around with that awful hollow feeling inside?
Reach out to a friend, reach out to a stranger.  Make connections all day and every day.  Do this and you are one step closer to love.  We all live in this world together so why not make it a more positive experience?

Love is everywhere.  Just look around, open your heart and be ready to give and receive.  If everyone on this planet decided to do one loving act of kindness a day there would be hearts everywhere.

As they say know they neighbor as oneself.

Have you made goals for 2011?

It is a new year.  It's time for renewal, change, challenges, excitment, new experiences, fun, and personal growth.  You can do what ever you want, be who ever you want to be.  The world is your oyster if you choose to see it that way.  Are you living the life you want?  If not, ask yourself why not?  What can you do to make your life better right now?  What is it going to take? What is your passion?  What inspires you?  What is your natural internal motivation?  Do you like your job?  Are your relationships meeting your needs?  How is your health?  How is your financial situation? Are you enjoying your life?  Are you challenging yourself?  Are you having fun?  Are you living in the present?  Have you made meaningful connections?  Do you have a purpose in life?  The most important question is ARE YOU HAPPY?  If not what are you going to do about it?

"REMEMBER CHANGE HAPPENS WHEN YOU WANT IT TO.  SO WHAT DO YOU WANT? HOW ARE YOU GOING TO GET WHAT YOU WANT?  MAKE A PLAN AND MAKE IT HAPPEN.  AS NIKE SAYS JUST DO IT.  TODAY, RIGHT NOW!  THE ONLY THING YOU CAN NOT REPLACE IS TIME.  EVERYTHING ELSE CAN BE REPLACED EXCEPT YOU.  YOU ARE AN INDIVIUAL.  ONE OF A KIND.  UNIQUE AND TALENTED."