Rich & Emi in SA

10/10/2024

For hurricane victims needing to apply for FEMA assistance:

• Call 1-800-621-3362

• Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov

• Using the FEMA App

You can find more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

08/12/2024

The work is an important piece of the equation to walk out our purpose. However, remembering that the work is just a piece and does not take precedence over the whole is how we accomplish the goal while maintaining what's important.

For us, it's about the family time. A weekly routine is how we try to make sure the work doesn't undermine the main objective.

Monday - Do what you want (individual time)

Tuesday - Date Night for us (Brother/Sister bonding for the kids)

Wednesday - Family Night (also talk with grandparents)

Thursday - Tech-Free Thursday (Board games, talking and instruments)

Friday - Family Fun Friday

Saturday - Get out and about and Church

Sunday - Sunday Fun Day (fun food and much needed relaxation)

We definitely don't get it perfect all of the time, but we have these set in place as guides to help us accomplish the family goals that we've set.

What works for you?

08/05/2024

What's your consistent go-to that gets you into "Go-Mode?"

For me, J Dilla instrumentals have been helping me increase productivity for the past couple years or so. After a full day, sometimes it's tough to sit down and dedicate the time we need to accomplish our goals. For me, his music is genius and it inspires me to bring the same amount of greatness to my work that he did to his.

What's yours? Is it music? Art or photographs? I'd love to know. Share what you do to get in the zone when it's go-time for you!

07/22/2024

Some pretty awesome stuff can come along with staying in the moment. Even if it's tough to do, it's worth your while to work on developing that ability.

07/02/2024

During Compassionate USA's one year celebration, I heard someone say something along the lines of "we can spread compassion to the world, but it has to begin with us having compassion for ourselves." Now that right there is some solid advice.

06/24/2024

Adding your good habits on top of your bad habits may seem counter intuitive but it may be one of the best ways to force the bad habits out of the way in order to make room for the healthier more beneficial habits you're trying to build into your life.

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day. Maligayang Araw ng mga Tatay.

You’ve been through a lot but you keep going.
🥂 To my husband who chooses faith over fear, we love you and may God continue to bless you and your purpose.

06/12/2024

June 12th was the day that the Pilipino people declared themselves free. Both Spain and the US chose to not recognize the Pilipino declaration. The leaders of the Philippine Revolution touched on their historical base. They knew of the freedom their people had before colonization, so they stood for their God-given independence. Those leaders took a stance that wasn't legal, but it was just.

In the late 1890's they declared themselves free, and fought on that truth. It was another forty-five years before they were independent of both Spain and the US. However, the reality of the Independence their descendants now enjoy freely is the result of the illegal beliefs and declaration of the heroes who rebelled against legalized injustice and oppression.

In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation No. 28, which declared June 12 a special public holiday throughout the Philippines. His reasoning was "in commemoration of our people's declaration of their inherent and inalienable right to freedom and independence." This celebration is significant for the people of the Philippines. It should be encouraging to all of us as it signifies the will and spirit to fight for justice, regardless of what exterior forces say.

06/09/2024

It was required for us to sing our national anthem, Lupang Hinirang, everyday before school starts. On our final exam, we were tested on how well we know the words to our national anthem.

Do you know the Philippine national anthem Lupang Hinirang? If someone asked you to sing it word for word, would you be able to?

https://youtu.be/4ZLvZXxLtsM

06/08/2024

The Philippine Flag

The earlier design of the current Philippine flag was conceptualized by Emilio Aguinaldo and sewn by Marcela Mariño Agoncillo, with the help of her daughter Lorenza and Delfina Herbosa Natividad (a niece of Propagandista José Rizal)

The Philippines does not utilize a separate war flag; instead, the national flag is flown with the red field upwards to indicate a state of war, and with the blue area as the superior field in times of peace

The flag's original symbolism is explained in the final paragraphs of the The Declaration of Philippine Independence, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/ArawNgKalayaan2024

06/03/2024

Today's Momentum Monday is a re-share and hopefully encouragement for us to always make time to instil our wisdom in our kids.

The great man who instilled this philosophy in me left this world on last Friday. Today's is dedicated to him.

Sylvester Dancer Jr. Best Dad ever. Eternally grateful for him 🙏🏾

05/27/2024

Excited about this one! Had and stop by!

Connecting them with the possibilities of what all they can do in this life is a more powerful way of keeping them on the "straight and narrow" than focusing only on the things we want them to avoid and not do.

If we connect them with purpose and help them develop a mindset that works toward fulfilling their purpose, they'll internalize their own reasons for making decisions that line-up with their best interests.

05/13/2024

When God gives us the ability to bless others in the same areas where we're hurting, it tends to help us just as much as it helps the person we're blessing. 2 Corinthians 1:4

05/06/2024

Don't quit until you get your first "W." And no, I'm not encouraging anyone to stop after a win. In fact, I'll let you in on a little secret, it's reverse psychology. I know that if you get that first "W," there most likely won't be anything that can make you stop. Not even you! That first win is a gamechanger. Stick with it.

04/29/2024

Love them and care for them enough to not just lead them comfortably to the "Good" when God has already given you the vision for the "Greatest."

04/15/2024

If you're already in a good space, this would be the perfect time to: 1.) set in place a daily routine built around spiritual, mental, physical and emotional health. And 2.) nourish the relationships that become your support system.

For most of us, tough times will come but these two things can carry us through. When you don't know what to do, your daily routine could be the difference between being stuck and continuing your momentum.

When we can't see past the present moment for ourselves, having people in our lives who speak light and hope can help us step out of a potentially dark moment and put it into the context of a blessed overall life.

More tools on how to deal better with hard times: mhanational.org/deal-better-hard-times

04/08/2024

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