Asking & Offering: The Perfect Partnership
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Kaleidoscope Konnections
Creative Presentations That Teach & Inspire
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January 2010
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If you have a tendency to tell others what to do, you may be hurting your relationships. A demanding person tries to control people and situations when something inside is out of control. Years ago, when my husband left me, I began ordering my daughter around-telling her what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. The situation I was in left me feeling totally out of control. To compensate, I over-controlled the person who was closest and dearest to me. As a result, she never wanted to be around me. I nearly ruined our relationship this way. It's taken years to rebuild the trust.
We all need to know we are adequate and able to make decisions on our own. Instead of making orders, give choices whenever you can; be creative and sometimes even a little silly. People will love to be with you, no matter what their age!
Warmly,
Maureen Mould
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Filipino Cookbooks Still Available
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We still have some incredible Filipino Cookbooks available with chapters and pictures. Contact Maureen if you'd like one or more. $8 includes shipping and tax. |
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Easter Ministry
Easter is coming early this year. Think about having OOCHEE come and share her unique clown ministry to enhance the services your church may be planning. You can book OOCHEE by clicking here.
Spring RetreatIs your church or business planning a spring retreat? Contact Maureen for an inspiring, fun, and educational message that will be remembered. |
Outreach In Haiti:
Is It In Our Future? |
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Emergency
relief for Haiti is an immediate priority right now. Numerous friends
and family have asked the clowns if we would be heading to Haiti. The
people of Haiti and all of its relief workers could use some comic
relief. They will be in need of this for a long time, so only God knows
if and when the right time will come for our clown troupe to go to
Haiti. At least we have had our shots and immunizations, so when
the time is right, we'll be ready.
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Asking And Offering
The Perfect Partnership
1. Ask for help: It is human nature for us to respond when someone asks us for help. Even a very young child will offer a kiss or a gentle touch when they perceive someone in need. A request coming from a supervisor will usually get a supportive, "How can I help?" To state your need, say, "I need help with this project. Could you help me, please?" 2. Offer choices: When we do things for others, we like to know we are truly being helpful. But most of us don't like being told what to do. When we are offered choices, within parameters, we are much more likely to comply and feel good about helping.
By offering choices, you let people know that you are
confident in their ability to make the right decision. After you've asked a person for help, let them decide how they'd like to contribute. For example, ask, "Would you prefer to design the layout or calculate the costs?" With a young child, you might say, "I need your help cleaning up the living room. We need to pick up the blocks and put away the books. Which one would you like to do?" You'll find that you're building connections and creating a sense of partnership, while getting a whole lot done.
Don't forget: Always honor the choice someone makes. If you don't, you will discount your own credibility and mistrust will destroy the feeling of partnership.
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 The Clowns Leave For The Philippines!
January 28th
Three hectic months have gone into the planning and fundraising for our upcoming trip. Now everything is "almost" ready. Our Filipino Fundraising Dinner turned out so many people that we ran out of food and unfortunately had to turn folks away. The Zuva Marimba Eunice coordinated the entire band lent a festive atmosphere and the itierary for our trip.
clowns entertained with their silly antics.
We raised $1,769!
A Special Thank You
Thanks to many generous folks like you, all of our travel costs have been covered.
A friend received this e-newsletter last month and she read that I was organizing a clown troupe to minister to folks in the Philippines who were adversely affected by the flooding in the fall. She called me and said that she and her husband had
unexpectedly received some money and
they wanted to tithe it. What would I need Zuva Marimba clowns around. for our trip? I said that I really wanted
to bring along red sponge noses but they were too costly. A few days later a check came in the mail from Marlys and Robert for $665 to purchase 3000 red sponge noses! The noses will be given to children in orphanages, barrio schools and those hospitalized in the three different hospitals we will be visiting. Stickers, balloons and various other items have been purchased to make our time with the Filipino people fun and memorable.
Our February e-newsletter will have pictures and stories from our trip to the Philippines. You won't want to miss it!
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