Comments - The human touch in a care home - Community life competence2024-03-19T02:52:34Zhttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2028109%3ABlogPost%3A77069&xn_auth=noDear Rituu,
What a POWERFUL a…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-11-04:2028109:Comment:821812011-11-04T06:15:25.946ZZenita Nicholsonhttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/ZenitaNicholson
<p>Dear Rituu,</p>
<p>What a POWERFUL account !!! I felt I was there, I felt the gratefulness in the room, the identification of each person's account and even the emotions expressed!! I was transported to that event!! We are indeed connected!!</p>
<p>What you said with regards to there being no <strong>"them and us</strong>", resonated very deeply with me......as indeed when everything and everyone <strong>BELONG</strong> to us, we take responsibility, <strong>OWNERSHIP</strong> and we…</p>
<p>Dear Rituu,</p>
<p>What a POWERFUL account !!! I felt I was there, I felt the gratefulness in the room, the identification of each person's account and even the emotions expressed!! I was transported to that event!! We are indeed connected!!</p>
<p>What you said with regards to there being no <strong>"them and us</strong>", resonated very deeply with me......as indeed when everything and everyone <strong>BELONG</strong> to us, we take responsibility, <strong>OWNERSHIP</strong> and we <strong>ACT</strong>. In contrast to when we feel separated or not connected...we don't do these things! </p>
<p>I enjoy your postings and insights, please continue being SALTY! *_*</p>
<p>Peace and Love </p>
<p>Zenita </p> Dear Rituu,
I share the views…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-10-11:2028109:Comment:794352011-10-11T13:32:44.583ZNaomi Singhhttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/NaomiSingh
<p>Dear Rituu,</p>
<p>I share the views that are echoed by many who commented. It is heartwarming to note that even though Pod dealt with the matter of the theft, he did so in a way that awarded the person dignity. I don't get the impression that other children were made aware of the situation.</p>
<p>As a mom, I feel it is very important to award dignity and respect to our children while at the same time pointing out vital life lessons on moral responsibilty and knowing the difference between…</p>
<p>Dear Rituu,</p>
<p>I share the views that are echoed by many who commented. It is heartwarming to note that even though Pod dealt with the matter of the theft, he did so in a way that awarded the person dignity. I don't get the impression that other children were made aware of the situation.</p>
<p>As a mom, I feel it is very important to award dignity and respect to our children while at the same time pointing out vital life lessons on moral responsibilty and knowing the difference between right and wrong. This is what makes us human. </p> Thanks, Rituu for writing a…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-10-04:2028109:Comment:779482011-10-04T15:54:43.594ZAfsar Syed Mohammadhttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/AfsarSyedMohammad
<p>Thanks, Rituu for writing about this excellent work of Pod and highlighting the aspect of being human. It reminds me of a couplet from a famous Urdu poet:</p>
<p><em>Ghar se masjid hai bahut door chalo yon hi sahi, kisi rote hue bachche ko hansaya jaye. </em></p>
<p>(the mosque is too far frome home, let's make a wailing child laugh instead)</p>
<p>Pod's work and dedication is truely inspirational. </p>
<p>Thanks, Rituu for writing about this excellent work of Pod and highlighting the aspect of being human. It reminds me of a couplet from a famous Urdu poet:</p>
<p><em>Ghar se masjid hai bahut door chalo yon hi sahi, kisi rote hue bachche ko hansaya jaye. </em></p>
<p>(the mosque is too far frome home, let's make a wailing child laugh instead)</p>
<p>Pod's work and dedication is truely inspirational. </p> Thanks Rituu for the wonderfu…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-10-04:2028109:Comment:780212011-10-04T01:14:35.230ZGloriahttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/Gloria
Thanks Rituu for the wonderful sharing. It was a very meaningful experience to see how one man, facing so much obstacles, decided to focus on the children's goodness and continue to do the good work. I shared this experience with the team I am working with and together we decided to try and follow Pod's example in dealing with children.
Thanks Rituu for the wonderful sharing. It was a very meaningful experience to see how one man, facing so much obstacles, decided to focus on the children's goodness and continue to do the good work. I shared this experience with the team I am working with and together we decided to try and follow Pod's example in dealing with children. Thanks for sharing this Rituu…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-10-03:2028109:Comment:777072011-10-03T16:22:48.402ZJennifer Lentferhttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/HowMatters
Thanks for sharing this Rituu. Meeting and supporting inspiring people like Pod is one of the true privileges of our work.
Thanks for sharing this Rituu. Meeting and supporting inspiring people like Pod is one of the true privileges of our work. Ce témoignage me touche parti…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-10-03:2028109:Comment:779252011-10-03T13:16:16.375ZMimi Gerniershttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/MimiGerniers
Ce témoignage me touche particulièrement car nous vivons les mêmes difficultés avec les enfants de la rue à Kinshasa, les encadreurs des enfants font preuve de résilience au quotidien. J'admire comme ils "apprécient" les enfants, tiennent compte de leurs forces Lorsqu'ils ont découvert l'équipe de RDCCompetence, ils ont compris que le SALT pouvait aider nos jeunes et eux-mêmes ils ont demandé de devenir facilitateur.
Ce témoignage me touche particulièrement car nous vivons les mêmes difficultés avec les enfants de la rue à Kinshasa, les encadreurs des enfants font preuve de résilience au quotidien. J'admire comme ils "apprécient" les enfants, tiennent compte de leurs forces Lorsqu'ils ont découvert l'équipe de RDCCompetence, ils ont compris que le SALT pouvait aider nos jeunes et eux-mêmes ils ont demandé de devenir facilitateur. Thanks, Rituu. It was really…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-10-03:2028109:Comment:776202011-10-03T12:33:38.070ZSirinate Piyajitpirathttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/SirinatePiyajitpirat
Thanks, Rituu. It was really a good opportunity for me to see how Pod deals with the situation by 'looking for strengths' in each of the street child he is working with.
Thanks, Rituu. It was really a good opportunity for me to see how Pod deals with the situation by 'looking for strengths' in each of the street child he is working with. Thanks Rituu for sharing such…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-10-03:2028109:Comment:777752011-10-03T12:12:30.270ZJoao Arnaldo Vembanehttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/JoaoArnaldoVembane
<p>Thanks Rituu for sharing such inspiring story...</p>
<p>Indeed I do share Pod's view that Children need is care, love, attention... so that they feel and leave like humans. In that respect I wrote some verses (in Portuguese) 15 years ago as follow:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Street child is the name the world attributes to me</p>
<p>In reasons they provide, I can only they are right</p>
<p>I shout to the world appealing, please don't call me that way</p>
<p>I reach to the end of hope and therefore…</p>
<p>Thanks Rituu for sharing such inspiring story...</p>
<p>Indeed I do share Pod's view that Children need is care, love, attention... so that they feel and leave like humans. In that respect I wrote some verses (in Portuguese) 15 years ago as follow:</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Street child is the name the world attributes to me</p>
<p>In reasons they provide, I can only they are right</p>
<p>I shout to the world appealing, please don't call me that way</p>
<p>I reach to the end of hope and therefore disgrace and end of life</p>
<p> </p>
<p>All I want is some one to give me hope</p>
<p>Some who will give love</p>
<p>Some one who will give life back</p>
<p>I only want to be of someone</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So Rituu with this blog you made me feel connected to Pod and his wonderful companion.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Keep posting!</p> Thank you Rituu. Once again w…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-09-27:2028109:Comment:773772011-09-27T10:25:21.802ZJean-Louis Lamborayhttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/JeanLouisLamboray
Thank you Rituu. Once again we experienced the power of appreciation...
Thank you Rituu. Once again we experienced the power of appreciation... Thanks Rituu! Yes, all we lea…tag:aidscompetence.ning.com,2011-09-26:2028109:Comment:773582011-09-26T11:53:14.641ZMarlouhttps://aidscompetence.ning.com/profile/Marlou
<p>Thanks Rituu! Yes, all we learned that Sunday morning!</p>
<p>What I brought home was the way khun Pod handled the situation of the stolen 10'000 Baht. He knew who stole the money, yet he did not show any anger or resent for this person. He tried <em>and</em> managed to understand the thieve. And for himself, to cope with the stress of having lost an important amount of money, Pod said he kept repeating to himself: 'This is not a real problem'. "<em>If I would accept this as a problem I…</em></p>
<p>Thanks Rituu! Yes, all we learned that Sunday morning!</p>
<p>What I brought home was the way khun Pod handled the situation of the stolen 10'000 Baht. He knew who stole the money, yet he did not show any anger or resent for this person. He tried <em>and</em> managed to understand the thieve. And for himself, to cope with the stress of having lost an important amount of money, Pod said he kept repeating to himself: 'This is not a real problem'. "<em>If I would accept this as a problem I would not be able to remain calm and do my work"</em>, said Pod. Back home, I have started to try and do the same. Still trying!</p>