October 2018

29
COMMUNITY
Finding You...
stepping into
your own miracle
By Princess Lakshman
(Sister Iqra)
Welcome to my new self-care
column, Finding You...stepping
into your own miracle.
Relationships are formed and
maintained with some basic ingredients in
life, such as love, trust, respect, compassion
and duty. The following communication
exercise will help you nourish your
relationships to be more meaningful, joyful
and engaging.
Testimonials from a current student
Married couples
Spend a few minutes daily with each
other alone in conversation regarding the
following specific topics and ensure that
when one person is talking, the other is
listening with full attention without any
interruption whatsoever. When you engage
in a meaningful conversation such as the one
below, your mind opens up to embrace the
joys of life.
• “What was most joyful about your day
today and why?”
• “What are you most grateful for today and
why?”
• “What did you do today that has made you
a better person than yesterday?”
• “How can I be of help to you to realise
your purpose in life?”
How has the course
helped you in your
career?
This course opened pathway
for my career life in Australia.
The decision I made to study
and work in aged care industry
was very fruitful and effective
as there was an employment
opportunity waiting for me
as an assistant coordinator
of a social support group, a
part time maternity leave
position. After completing work
placements I was graduated and
continued to work with MRC.
Further, I highly appreciate
the opportunity given for me
to work with RTO as a student
support.
What are your future
plans?
Currently, I am studying
Certificate IV in Disability
and about to start my work
placement of 120 hours which
will provide me with more
employment opportunities.
Chapika Ranasingha
When I was looking for work, I consulted with a few people
who have been living in Australia for a long time. The ageing
and disability sector is one of the largest and growing sector in
Australia as the ageing population is ever increasing. Coming
from a culture of respecting and taking care of our elderly
I decided to get Certificate III in Individual Support which
prepares me with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes
required working in the industry. I was fortunate enough to be a
student of the first cohort of Certificate III in Individual Support
offered by the Migrant Resource Centre, North West Region, in
St Albans which is closer to my place.
Children
Spend time daily with your child and have
the following conversation. If you have more
than one child, spend time individually to
have this conversation. Remember, every
child is different and experiences the world
differently. Ask your child the following
questions and give full attention to her/his
responses.
• “What was most joyful about your day
today and why?”
• “What do you feel most thankful to ALLAH
for today?”
• “What was uncomfortable for you today
and why?”
• “What would you really like to tell me
but feel scared to share? You can tell me
anything. You can trust me.”
• “What would you like to do to improve
yourself?”
• “How can I help you to be better?”
Next time, we will explore we will explore
strategies to manage anger. Till then, take
care of yourselves and spread joy.
Princess Lakshman
Writer, Clarity Coach, Founder and Facilitator of
Muslimah Mind Matters & Healing Words Therapy -
Writing for
Wellbeing www.muslimahmindmatters.com www.
healingwordstherapy.com
To contact Princess, Email: info@princesslakshman.com
Phone: 0451977786
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