Category: Celebrating Life

Posted in Celebrate Today, Celebrating Life, Helping Others, Life, Love and Blessings

Celebrating Life: Lending a Helping Hand!

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The focus of this post is on Lending a Helping Hand!

Why? This is necessary for so many reasons:

  • We cannot always tell what someone else’s circumstances are!
  • A smile does not mean everything is okay!
  • We cannot tell someone else how to feel or what to do because many of the times we cannot stand in anyone else’s shoes.
  • Hardly ever will two people treat the same situation the same way!

As you go through your life, people will always judge you no matter what you do! Let them!

As you go through your life, you will come across others that think they know your reality better than you do! Let them!

As you go through your life, some will put you through hell in order to feel better about themselves! Pray for them! God is with you and He always takes care of His children!

These are just some of the reasons why you should always lend a helping hand!

The reality is there are many who need your help though no fault of their own! The reality is many others may be going through some of the unfortunate things you are coping with! The reality is that there are many who may not be able to ask for help!

The reality- always be you! Always do the best you can. Live without regret and never do anything looking for something in return.

Posted in Celebrate Today, Celebrating Life

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 2023!

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Did you rock your socks today? Trust me, it’s not too late and there is no better time than the present!

In celebrating this day, this is a video I think you should not just look at, but you should listen to intently and grab the opportunity to share it with others.
If you are not yet inspired, then you surely need to take a few minutes to fully enjoy this video.

Accept others for who they are!

Believe that you can make a difference!

Consistently move forward in the direction of your dreams!

Dive deep into your goals!

Enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to help others!

Face each day with courage!

Greet each day with a smile!

Hate no one, have no ill will or malice!

Invite peace into your heart!

Joke not about serious matters and remember jokes must not be at the expense of others!

Leave no one behind!

Make each moment count!

Notice the changes around you!

Open new chapters but close old ones.

Play your role in bringing about change.

Quickly keep up with the pace!

Rock your socks!

Stay sweet!

Thank God for all your experiences!

Understand that each action counts!

Valiantly view things for what they are!

Wishful thinking is nothing without action!

X-ray your goals

Yes is a sign of moving forward

Zero in on your strengths and weaknesses

Posted in Celebrate Today, Celebrating Life

Celebrating International Happiness Day!

Posted on by rachaelathomasj

Hey everyone, Happy International Happiness Day!

I trust you all had an awesome day! Do you know that there is an international ranking on happy countries in the world called the World Happiness Report which is an annual report?

Please have a look at this!

In case you are wondering why Finland is the happiest country in the world, then this might pique your interest! Please have a look at this:

Bringing this closer to home, my question is, “Are you happy?” I trust that you are and if you aren’t, I pray that you find happiness!

Happiness comes from within! It depends on you and begins with you!

Accept that happiness begins with you!

Believe you can be happy, and you deserve to be happy!

Choose to be happy!

Decide to be happy!!

End the day with gratitude!

Forget all the negatives that have hit you like a ton of bricks

Give yourself time to heal.

Have a good laugh whenever you can- tomorrow is promised to no one!

Invest in yourself fully!

Jump for joy when masks fall off!

Keep it simple!

Look inwardly!

Make time for yourself!

Never lose sight of what you want or more importantly, what you need!

Overcome challenges, one at a time!

Promise yourself to always be true to yourself!

Question what you need to but do not quit!

Restore balance to your life!

Shine like the star that you are!

Take a break when you need to!

Understand your journey and celebrate each milestone!

View things for what they are- cut out toxic, remove negative and trim till you have exactly what you need!

Wake up with a smile each day!

Xenaciously (filled with a yearning for change) be the change you want to be!

Yesterday is gone. Take what you need from it but don’t let it tear you apart!

Zoom in on the finer things in life!

I know things may get tough but, on those days, remember this:

As they say, ‘Life is Short, I wanna live it well!’

Posted in Celebrate Today, Celebrating Life

Celebrating Excellent Deals!

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Hey everyone,

Here are some excellent deals you don’t want to pass up on! I am sharing a range of awesome deals that you’d like so please, just click on the link and order your product!

I know this is one many will love! If you are looking for a 30-day Ketogenic Meal Plan then check this out! https://ds24.io/ETyJIDlsR

Having seen the rush that many people are in for this, I know many will be happy with this link! If you have been looking for the Wesley Virgin’s Genie Script that so many are searching for, then you need this link https://wesley-virgin.clickfunnels.com/optin1605825484720

As many continue to take strides to protect their health, certainly this is one which will pique the interest of many. It’s a medicinal garden kit designed to protect you and your family, https://medicinalseedkit.com/kit/?aff=rachaelathomasj This is another link you might want to use, https://www.digistore24.com/redir/379812/rachaelathomasj/

Posted in Celebrating Life, Education, Educational Opportunity, Helping Others, Learning Opportunity

Need a Scholarship? Apply to UNICAF today!

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Yes, you can apply for a UNICAF Scholarship for your tertiary level studies today!

Even better news is that this previous post still applies so if you need a scholarship, grab the opportunity to apply for one today using this link https://apply.unicaf.org/refer-a-friend/en?refcode=oTjd4FZaSF

UNICAF is making it possible for you or your loved ones to pursue your tertiary education and has partnered with the University of Suffolk, Liverpool John Moores University and the University of East London!

For those who would like to read the previous post, here is the link https://rachaelathomasj.com/2022/06/04/announcing-unicafs-university-programmes/

Posted in Celebrate Today, Celebrating Life, Love and Blessings

Celebrating the way forward! Growth and Experience!

Posted on by rachaelathomasj

They say in life you win some and you lose some. The reality is every experience is meant to be learnt from. From every experience whether it is negative or positive, there will be a positive and the positive you walk away with is the lesson you learn. Treating someone as they treat you is not the answer and it should never be. The answer is to treat others as you would want to be treated and more so, never do anything you would regret.

Quote by Mother Teresa; Photo Credit: Word on Fire

With experience you will be wiser or at least you should be. Do not let anyone take advantage of you and distance yourself from toxic people.

                                                                 

Now, to look back at 2022 just for example, is to look back at so much and also to relive so much- loss, pain, hurt and negativity. Being the person that I am, I don’t want to go down that road.

Those that we lost are no longer in pain and they are no longer suffering. This is my comfort.

If people chose to come out of our lives then I guess it’s safe to say they did what they wanted to. If people choose to judge us, then so be it. That’s on them, not us!

Also, if people chose to be unfair to us, that’s their cross to bear, not ours.

This being said, it means what you need to do more than anything is to keep your focus and be thankful for your blessings! Remember,

  1. An Attitude of Gratitude
  2. Be Positive 
  3. Carry Only What You need 
  4. Do not give up
  5. Enjoy each moment
  6. Focus your energy on what needs to be done
  7. Give your best always
  8. Have fun doing the things you love
  9. Isolate yourself from toxic people
  10. Judge no one- instead practice self-reflection and analysis
  11. Kindly treat people the way you want to be treated
  12. Live life everyday as if it is your last
  13. Make it your duty not to harm any human or animal
  14. Notice changes all around you- it’s inevitable
  15. Overcoming your obstacles is not out of your reach
  16. Placing yourself in harm’s way is never advised
  17. Quitting is not an option so quit quitting
  18. Realize this journey is yours and not anyone else’s
  19. Search deep within and find what you need
  20. Trust that everything will fall in place
  21. Understand that lots of people where masks and not all smiles are real
  22. Value those who are true to you
  23. Worrying about tomorrow doesn’t help.
  24. Xanadu is the Utopia you create for yourself. 
  25. Yesterday is gone! Learn from it, don’t dwell on it!
  26. Zero in on your tasks 1 by 1!

Surely, we can agree that Everyday Life shares several pertinent messages! Higher Power compliments it perfectly as well! Enjoy the music!

Posted in Celebrating Life, International Women's Day!, Life, Love and Blessings

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023!

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Happy International Women’s Day to all women the world over!

In this post I give thanks to the Divine Mother and I celebrate my Mom, all the special women in my life and all women the world over! As I always say, I am forever grateful and eternally blessed!

Far too often we sell ourselves short and this explains it perfectly. Let your inner beauty shine and always be true to yourself! Always do your best to be better and if others cannot accept you for that, then don’t let them get the better of you! Remove toxic people and anyone who is pulling you down!

Here’s another very positive message! Don’t lose your faith! Don’t lose yourself! Don’t give up your dreams! Don’t let anyone’s false perception cloud your judgement!

Life is never what we expect but giving up is never an option! Trust that you have come a long way and that the Divine Master is always with you and will never abandon you!

Further to this, keep your resolve and be resilient!

  1. Celebrate your journey!
  2. Celebrate God’s blessings in your life and all He has showered on you and spared you from!
  3. Celebrate your parents because your existence would not be possible without them! Celebrate them for the incredible people they are and all they have done and continue to do!
  4. Celebrate all that you are!
  5. Celebrate where you have come from!
  6. Celebrate the lessons you learned along the way!
  7. Celebrate the experience you have gained!
  8. Celebrate the illusions that have been shattered!
  9. Celebrate those who stood by you!
  10. Celebrate your present, be grateful for your past and look forward to your future!
  11. Celebrate you!
Posted in Being Prayerful, Celebrating Life, Helping Others

Please help Nurse Annette La-Rosa Charles fight cancer!

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Please share or donate to this GoFundMe, to help Nurse Annette La- Rosa Charles fight cancer https://gofund.me/62742a50

Your help is critical as the family needs to raise $50,000 USD and Nurse Annette’s cancer is spreading rapidly. Each contribution is essential in helping them. As many would not be aware Nurse Annette La-Rosa Charles used to work at Petrotrin’s Augustus Long Hospital, Wellness Unit. Today, she needs your help and she needs it urgently!

Please read her story as shared by her husband Earl:

“My wife and I have been married for 45 years and I have been lucky to have a partner who has always been committed to being there for anyone in need. If I had to use one word to describe my wife, it would be ‘Selfless’. As a nurse, her selflessness has touched lives well beyond our immediate family (our kids and grandkids) as she has continually given of her time to make sure that others are well taken care of. It’s just who she is.

As someone who has also been very careful with her diet, exercised regularly and has always been an advocate for wellness and stress management, it was quite a surprise to all of us when she was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma – a rare and very aggressive type of cancer.

For over 15 years, my wife has supported cancer survivors as the leader of a cancer support group so we all understand that early intervention is critical. Given the anatomy and nature of this type of cancer, she must start chemotherapy immediately.

Needless to say, this has been quite the rollercoaster for the entire family as early scans (including a detailed PET scan which was recently done) initially indicated that there was no cancer present. However, after having severe pain and having her gallbladder removed, tests revealed the presence of cancer that had metastasized and invaded the gallbladder. A subsequent MRI revealed the type of cancer and the extent of the spread, confirming that she is now at Stage 3.

The doctors have explained that this type of cancer needs to be treated urgently given its aggressiveness and location. It is our hope that chemotherapy will reduce the size of the tumors present so that doctors can successfully operate. The funds raised from this GoFundMe will go toward costs associated with her treatment.”

A description of Nurse Annette

If you can help, please do! If you can share this post, please do! If you can share this link, please do! It’s https://gofund.me/62742a50 Let’s not pass up this opportunity to help Nurse Annette when she needs our help!

Posted in Celebrate Today, Celebrating Existence, Celebrating Life, Life, Local Wildlife, Nature and the Environment

Celebrating World Wildlife Day!

Posted on by rachaelathomasj

March 3, 2023

Hey everyone, Happy World Wildlife Day 2023!

World Wildlife Day is dedicated to celebrating the world’s wild plants and animals, the contribution they make to our lives and to our planet. In this post, I am celebrating World Wildlife Day with the rest of the world by celebrating our local wildlife and sharing some videos that help to highlight some of the excellent work being done in Trinidad and Tobago.

When we think of local wildlife here in Trinidad and Tobago, lots of local animals come to mind. One of these animals is the macaw. Here is a video from the Pointe-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust which you can thoroughly enjoy and learn something from.

In case you are wondering about the Pointe-a-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust, certainly this virtual tour would allow you to see just how precious this place is and how remarkable the work being done here is! In addition to being about conservation, the work being done here also focuses on so much more, both for our flora and fauna.

I have also had the opportunity to learn more about our local wildlife through the work being done at Corbin’s Local Wildlife in Tobago. This tourism story which I am highlighting below speaks volumes and I am sure many parts of it will resonate with you. It is a tourism story shared by Mr. Roy Corbin, the owner of Corbin’s Local Wildlife. All of the animals highlighted here are local and their existence is also critical in managing our local wildlife.

Surely, we can agree that this is very insightful and if we have an opportunity to make a difference, we should. A couple days ago I had the opportunity to look at their virtual tour and I look forward to an opportunity to visit in person. For those who would like to view it, please click on this link:

https://www.tobagowildlife.org/tour/ Furthermore, for those who wish to make donations, please use this link https://www.tobagowildlife.org/donate/ or the information below:

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/corbinlocal or via Bank transfers to:

 Name: Roy Corbin
Account number 21105000033603
Bank name and address:
Scotiabank, Scarborough, Tobago
SWIFT No. NOSCTTPS

Irish Natural Forestry Foundation,
Allied Irish Bank, Skibbereen, Co Cork.
Account no: 01711-078; Sort Code: 93-63-75.
Iban IE86 AIBK 9363 7501 7110 78
Bic AIBKIE2D
Lodgements marked INFF(Tobago)

I am intrigued by the story of our leatherback turtles. Protecting these leatherback turtles is increasingly important and this video is one that you should surely take the time to look at. In addition to Grande Riviere, there is also Matura and some places in Tobago. Let’s all make a conscious effort to save our wildlife and understand that we can make a difference!

Happy World Wildlife Day 2023 everyone!

Together let’s make a difference! Let’s do what we can to save the wildlife of our beautiful country.

Posted in Celebrating Life, Life, Love and Blessings, Nature and the Environment, Reading, Trinidad and Tobago, You Tube

Celebrating Time to Travel to Trinidad and Tobago!

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Yes, you read it correctly!

Also, yes, I am celebrating this project as it helped me to meet some really awesome people within my country.

Many would not know but the last couple months have been very interesting, and it has also meant getting help from many special people in my life with photographs within the book that you will love.

Time to Travel to Trinidad and Tobago features our places, our food, our culture and so much more. It’s one of those projects I was enthusiastic about from the beginning and I am privileged to connect with so many valuable entities within our country. Here are some:

Angelo Bissessarsingh Heritage House, Green Market, We Foods, Sylvia’s Kitchen (Tobago) the Pointe-a-Pierre Wild Fowl Trust, Uncle Sam and Sons, The First People of Trinidad and Tobago and Corbin’s Local Wildlife (Tobago) just to name a few.

The great news is that this book is just the beginning with so many stories to tell. Further to this, when the interview was done this blog was being viewed in 132 countries and to date it has increased to 137 countries other than my own home country.

I am really happy that it is being published by IziMarkPublishing! With IziMarkPublishing there are lots of positives and lots to look forward to!

Enjoy looking at the interview! Like, subscribe and share!