Everybody’s Meetup: Dito Po sa Atin
By yunesa
It is wonderful to find people with similar likes and interests. It is more wonderful to be able to meetup or meet eye to eye individuals whom you have exchanged emails with and communicate only via text, YM and online. Napakabuti na nagsasama-sama, nagkakatipo-tipon at nagkakaroon tayo ng pagdadaupang-palad especially during meetups. Bakit ba kailangang may mga organisasyon? May mga asosasyon? May mga committees? May mga pagsasama-sama? May mga teams? May mga groups? May mga meetups? Dahil lang ba wala tayong magawa? Or we need to show off to others? For popularity’s sake? To promote our products and services lang ba? Bakit tayo nagbibigay ng ating time, effort at pawis. sa mga bagay na ito? Bakit may meetup? Bakit usong-uso ang mga social networking even online? Merong Friendster. Merong Multiply. May Twitter. Yahoo Groups. Facebook. MySpace. At marami pang iba. Marapat na ang bawat isa ay makibahagi sa pagbuo ng mga pagsasama-sama na ang mission, vision, culture, goals and objectives ay iisa. When we join any kind of group, bear in mind that we are joining to contribute to a larger view and context than us. Hindi lang para makapag-promote ng business or i-advance ang ating career but ang pangunahing layunin ng bawat pag join natin sa isang group or even meetup ay para tulungan ang industry where we are involved at tulungan ang mga taong may mga katanungan at pasanin in the area involved. For example, kung may gusto tayong itanong or help regarding spa, massage, wellness or even in the realm of business and entrepreneurship- walang tinatanggihan o kinakampihan ang meet-up maliban na lang kung may mga masasamang elemento na gustong mag-promote ng hatred, violence or any business or product that involves something na hindi naman nakakabuti sa general health at environment. We are non-partisan. Hindi tayo nag jo-join para manggulo instead, we are joining because we want to help or receive help and learn from others. We should engage in a group to give relief, care and shelter. Hindi yung habang lamalaki at lumalawak eh nagiging mapanghusga, mapagmapuri at mapagmataas ang group. We need a revolutionary approach to helping and learning from each other. Dapat everything that we do eh yung nagtuturo tayo ng bagong pag-asa, pagbabagong-loob at pag-iisip. We do not need too much fighting, quarreling and division amongst ourselves kasi there is too much war going on sa mundo natin at palagay niyo ba na wise maki-halo pa tayo sa ganun? Almost nothing will sap your energy and passion faster than being with people you do not trust or respect or do not trust you or respect you in return. Enduring a place with toxic relationship is truly suicide and no one will care when you need help or start to go down. Nakakapagod yung ganung relationship. But a group that connects you with people you genuinely like, respect and admire is an enormous gift. A group like this will push you further and inspire you to be your best. Tama na at tigilan na ang crab mentality, ang tsismis at tuligsaan. Hindi na dapat ang ganyang uri ng mga character and attitude. Wala namang malinis talaga. Wala ni isa sa atin ang walang kasalanan. Palagay niyo ba ang pagkakalugmok sa putikan ng isang tao ay wala tayong kinalaman doon? Meron din one way or the other. We affect each other directly man or indirectly. Kaya pag nagrereklamo at nagsasabi tayo ng masama sa isang tao, tayo man ay nababahiran ng kasamaan. Like attracts like remember? Kaya nga we should bless instead of curse kasi nga yung masamang sinasabi natin regarding a person ay bumabalik din sa atin. We should forgive kasi hindi natin alam kung kelan tayo naman ang mangangailangan ng forgiveness. We should love even those people who are un-loveable and those who do not deserve it. Mahirap gawin pero yun ang dapat gawin.
Of course, the truth is, we cannot please everybody. May mangilan-ngilan na kahit anong gawin natin eh hindi talaga ma-ple-please. We cannot address every issue or concerns of everybody, siyempre, we are humans. Marami pa talagang dapat i-improve at gawin. Yung mga taong hanap ng hanap ng butas para masiraan tayo ng loob pero hindi naman gagawin yung mga ginagawa natin eh dapat hindi na pinapakinggan yan. Sa meetup you will feel refreshed dahil ang ma-me-meetup mo dito eh generally mapagtanggap ng walang patakaran, maamo, banayad, mabubuti at mga kaibigan… eh anong kasiyahan ang aabutin mo kung tsini-tsimis ka ng iyong kapwa? Mas mahigpit pa tayo sa Diyos. Ito na nga napapahirapan na ng husto ang tao, lumuluha, duguan- dapat mapahinga na dahil sa judgment ng tao at usig ng budhi. I-ju-judge pa natin at tutuligsain. Every meetup natutuwa ako na napapahinga ang tao mula sa takot na mapag-usapan, takot na matsismis at takot na maintriga. Sa meetup hindi na natin kailangang magbalat kayo at magsuot ng maskara, itago ang nakaraan at itago ang mga sugat dahil hindi yan pinaguusapan sa meetup. No back-stabbing, nasty gossip or mind games involved. Merong mapayapang relasyon na dapat maging modelong relasyon ng bawat isa online and offline. Of course everyone has different styles, methodologies at different personalities but we should accept our differences. Basta hindi lang yung nakakasira sa kapwa at dapat hindi nakakasira sa general peace and order of the group. I am grateful for everyone because 99% of the time, every time na aalis ng meetup ang bawat isa ang bunga nun is magaan ang loob at naging masaya, mapayapa, tahimik at panatag dahil lahat naman tayo gusto ng payapang buhay at pakikipagkaibigan.
You will find different people of various persuasions in diverse places especially online. Different personalities. Different characters. How do you deal with each one? Some suggestions:
People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of having hidden agenda. Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
The biggest people with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest people with the smallest minds, think big anyway.
People favor underdogs but only follow top dogs. Fight for some underdogs anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed over night. Build anyway.
Ang meetup ay para sa lahat, hindi namimili or nagtatangi. Walang patakarang pagtanggap as long as “tao” kang mag-join, alam mo at least mag email at gusto mong mag-add ng value to the lives of others. You are most welcome. Walang outcast. Even if you cannot afford to attend a meetup, as long as there is a sponsor, pwede ka naman mag-attend. Walang hinaharang sa pinto. Nung mga unang mga meetup nga lahat yun for free but we would like people also to take responsibility for their learning and experience kaya we are charging nominal fees na. Up to now, we do not charge anything to join online. Pagkakaibigan at pagsasamahan yan ang laging na e-experience natin every meetup. Gawing madali at huwag pahirapan ang pag-join sa group yan ang layunin din ng meetup. We support other similar groups that are sensible, ethical and moral and follow government rules and regulations. We support individuals who are doing business responsibly. We have to see to it that everybody is adding to the value of one another. We are not too strict or stringent. Hindi rin tayo too formal na kulang na lang magkaroon tayo ng bulak sa ilong at makiramay hehehe….but at least decent. Hindi tayo maselan sa mga malilitt na bagay dahil may pananagutan tayo sa bawat isa na makapagbigay ng tuwa at kapahingahan. Paano tayo makakapagpasaya at makakapagpahinga sa sinuman kung ang grupo ay parang pulis at intelligence network sumbungan dito sumbungan doon, tsismis dito tsismis doon, parang may inspector palagi, kailangan pumasa sa quality control, parang sanidad at quarantine. Kaya yung mga nagsusumbong at nag-re-reklamo laban sa isang tao, grupo at iba pa kapag kinakausap ako ang lagi kong sinasabi ay kausapin niyo ang taong iyon directly. As much as possible it should be between the two of them only. It’s their own private matter. Whether that be a personal or professional issue. Ang dinidibdib kong trabaho sa meetup eh yung pwede nating gawing mga activities at mag-isip ng mga paraan na kayang abutin ng aking kakayahan para lahat ay makinabang especially online. Hindi tayo nandito para humusga, kumampi at hinding-hindi ako pwedeng manggatong. Patuloy akong magle-lecture, sasagot sa mga emails, mag o-organize ng meetup, mananalangin at aasa na ang pinaka-mabuti ay mangyayari. Somehow in these times of fleeting relationships and false friendships, everything has been reduced to the bottom line of winning. It has stopped being about new ideas to create camaraderie, to help people and has taken on the identity of winning at the cost of impugning anyone not on our side. Paano mapapahinga at magkakaroon ng kasiyahan ang isang mag jo-join sa isang meetup or group kung puro espiyahan, sumbatan, manmanan, husgahan, tsismisan, imbestigahan at litisan? Walang mapapahinga pag ganito ang nangyari. Hindi ito dapat mangyari. Dapat laging mas mahalaga ang future kaya hindi dapat na mag-away at magkaroon ng division because the world is small. Why will you want to hurt someone if you will also hurt yourself in the process? One way or the other, magkikita-kita rin tayo- eh anong gagawin natin pag ganun ang nangyari? Magiiwasan? Mag de-dead-ma-han? Parang wala tayong nakita o naka-salubong, ang hirap ng ganung sitwasyon di ba? Life is short to waste on too much politicking and back-biting. Ang liit-liit kaya ng mundo. On the other hand, tama na siguro yung pagtanggap ng pagkakamali and surrender ourselves to restoration. Laging mas mahalaga yung darating pa at may pag-asa pa. Marapat lamang na maging mahigpit tayo sa sarili ngunit maluwag sa iba. Pagibabawin natin ang pag-ibig at paguunawaan. May mga pagkakataon talaga na nagkakamali o nagkukulang ang tao siyempre tao lang tayo eh pero hindi naman din dapat maging reason ito na maging wala tayong paki-alam kung nakakasakit na tayo sa kapwa.
Some parts of our mission here on Earth are shared by all human beings. Example, we were sent here to bring in more gratitude, more kindness, forgiveness and more love into the world. We share this mission with each other because the task is too large to be accomplished by just one individual.
When joining any meetup or any group for that matter, we become accountable to people other than ourselves. Ang meetup ay parang basketball at volleyball. Meetup is a team sport- it has always been. No one particular person even myself is a hero, because everybody is. Walang hero dito. You are the hero here at meetup hindi ako. Ako lang ang taga-organize. YOU compose meetup. This is not my group. This is your group, your team, your family. Walang kami-kami dito sa meetup lahat ay tayo. Tayong lahat ay both kapamilya at kapuso. Hehehe……Divorce and annulment is not an option. Dahil marami pa tayong dapat i-accomplish, dapat i-improve, dapat bigyan ng pansin at dapat gawin, we are not interested in politicking but in helping increase your value, everyone’s value whether that means through a meetup under the tree, inside the mall, a lunch or through seminars and workshops. With this being said, I am sharing an email forwarded to me by my good friend and colleague Brian Stone, from NY regarding the Five lessons to make you think about the way we treat people. 1 - First Important Lesson – The Cleaning Lady.During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz.. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one:'What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?'Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times.. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. 'Absolutely,' said the professor.. 'In your careers you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say 'hello.'I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy. 2. - Second Important Lesson – Who’s whoOne night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride.Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 60s.. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached..It read:'Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away.... God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others.'Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole. 3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve. In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.'How much is an ice cream sundae?' he asked.'Fifty cents,' replied the waitress.The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it.'Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?' he inquired.By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient.'Thirty-five cents,' she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins.'I'll have the plain ice cream,' he said.The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies... You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about getting the stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The peasant learned what many of us never understand!Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition. 5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts... Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The doctor explained the situation to her little brother, and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister.I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, 'Yes I'll do it if it will save her.' As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then hisface grew pale and his smile faded.He looked up at the doctor and asked with a trembling voice, 'Will I start to die right away?'.Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his sister ALL of his blood in order to save her but he had chosen to save her anyway.'Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching.' In the book, “Only the Real Matters”, by Francis Kong (p. 163) he said that in the US, “immigrants from other Asian countries have prospered because of the creation of their business federations and chambers. Groups like the American and Japanese Chambers of Commerce with its Korean and Chinese counterparts have sought the improvements of the lives of their overseas workers who, in turn, are committed to their organizations. What about the Filipino community? According to his story, it was observed by his friend that, every time three Filipinos gathered together, there would be five varying opinions. Debates and arguments would ensue and there would never be any agreements. Nothing would be resolved. Everybody wants to be the leader and only a few want to be followers. Little wonder the Filipinos in America, one of the biggest and most talented minorities, have hardly made a dent. They have so much, yet accomplished so little. Today, we see the Chinese own the food and noodle shops, the Koreans own the grocery shops; the Japanese own the electronics shop; and the Filipinos shop in all these shops.”
This story of our countrymen in America is tragic but it need not happen to us. We really have to put an end to this. In Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfishness or empty conceit, but consider others better than yourself and regard each other as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own interests, but also for the interests of others. The bottom-line is to exemplify ang halimbawa ng Diyos, ang kanyang standards at katuruan even in our careers and relationships with people. We should all be better NOT bitter- dito po sa atin. This is the way we do things here at meetup. This is the way we are. Para pare-pareho tayong gumaling, lumakas, bumata J, sumaya at nagtutulungan sa paglalakbay sa buhay na ito.
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On Anti-Aging and Physical Appearances
On Anti-aging and Physical Appearances
By
Eunice
yunesa@yahoo.com
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The reason why there is burgeoning of facial centers, anti-aging clinics and esthetics businesses because believe it or not, deep in the recesses of the human mind, we are humans who do not like to get old, have wrinkles and die. We stop counting when our age is not in the numbers of the calendar, we resort to cow poison so our wrinkles doesn’t show, we contour everything from head to toe, we defy gravity on our cheeks and bellies. Lagnat na lagnat tayo sa mga botox, anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, anti-cellulite, etc. Anything that defies gravity on our facial muscles and body contours, ang hilig hilig natin diyan. We somehow have the notion that the more beautiful we are outside the more acceptable we are to society. The more highly people will believe us.
There was however a man in history for whom appearance did not matter. Actually, kung makikita mo ang kanyang mga sinaunang mga pictures, it was the least of his assets, ang maging pogi. This person was Abraham Lincoln who knew he was not a handsome man. Edwin Stanton, a political opponent of Abraham Lincoln, often called Lincoln a “gorilla” even in public debates. But Lincoln never let his appearance bother him, but other people used it to insult him. No man was insulted for his looks more than Abraham Lincoln. But he never took a grudge against Stanton, that when he became president, he appointed Edwin Stanton as his Secretary of War. Siguro kung tayo yun hindi tayo mag a-appoint ng katunggali natin sa politika. Lalo na yung magsasabi sa ating “pangit ka”. Even Lincoln’s friends objected to his decision because Stanton was known for ridiculing Lincoln. When asked why he was choosing Stanton, Lincoln replied “because I know he is the best man for the job”. This is one of the many reasons why Stanton became a Republican and apparently changed his opinion of Lincoln. At Lincoln's death Stanton remarked, "Now he belongs to the ages," and lamented, "There lies the most perfect ruler of men the world has ever seen."
(Above: Abraham Lincoln)
Stanton vigorously pursued the apprehension and prosecution of the conspirators involved in Lincoln's assassination.
This is one of the many reasons why Abraham Lincoln turned out to be one of the greatest Presidents, if not the greatest President of the United States. He recognized a person’s worth no matter how that person have hurt him. He doesn’t solely rely on physical appearances.
Again, when it comes to physical appearances, who would have thought that a black African American with a middle Eastern sounding name will be elected as the 44th President of the United States? His full name is Barack Hussein Obama. He recalled, "That my father looked nothing like the people around me — that he was black as pitch, my mother white as milk”. Incidentally, The inauguration of President Barack Obama as the forty-fourth President, and Joe Biden as Vice President, took place on January 20, 2009. The theme of the inauguration was "A New Birth of Freedom," commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
(Above: President Barack Hussein Obama)
In my own humanity, I was once labelled as “the little brown director” and my color has been a stigma for me since I was in the Elementary grades where my classmates would tease me and call me a “niger”, “black” “uling” and “ita”. I somehow thought that my skin color is inferior and bad. So when I became an adult, I clamoured to have a more fairer skin. Thereby taking all necessary whitening, bleaching agents, tablets, going to expensive procedures just to make my skin lighter, whiter, etc. because I was not proud of my skin color. Well of course, those procedures did succeed to some extent. I am no longer as dark as before, but after all those things, I realized its not the color of my skin that would really matter in the long run. It’s the color of ones heart. Beauty is indeed in the eyes of the beholder. Thankfully, I overcame that vanity, little by little.
When I met Dr. Noah McKay, he is also one person who will not judge by appearances. To those who have met him in person, I know that you can recall only gratitude, love and everlasting hope and possibility for humanity and for healthcare. I will always be thankful to God for the short but wonderful experiences with him and just like thousands of people out there, I am still hopeful for the future of medicine and healthcare worldwide. He passed away February 13, 2009, at the age of 52. Just like most Filipinos who are delighted by food, he also loves food. And yes, I can still recall when I introduced him to our amiable Dean who was also my former Professor, Dr. Nini Festin Lim, who told him that I am one of the brightest in class (to my surprise!) and Dr. Noah replied “yes, she is, I know and I never doubted that”. His message of love and gratitude inspires thousands of people at seminars and public appearances everywhere. He encourages us to integrate love and gratitude back into our family, our relationships our careers, and institutions. He dreams of a day when we teach an educational curriculum based on love, compassion and non-violence at our schools and colleges. Our future and the future of our planet will depend on it. Hats off to you Dr. Noah! You are a visionary. You believe so much in the capacity of human nature and what we can do to make this world a better place to live in. You will be missed. We thank you and your family and wife Kim, for sharing your life with us. God bless you richly. Our deepest respect and gratitude will be with you and your family. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
(Above: Dr. Noah McKay formerly Nasser Talebzadeh Ordoubadi)
I remember a story about a soldier who was physically handicapped, was finally coming home after the Vietnam war. He called his parents in the San Francisco and told them he was coming home but never seemed to have the courage to tell them about his condition, that he lost an arm and a leg but instead told his parents that “I am bringing home a friend with me”. “Sure” his parents replied, he was hurt pretty badly in the fighting, he stepped on a land mine and lost an arm and a leg. He has nowhere to go” and requested that his friend live with them. The parents told their son “I’m sorry to hear that son, maybe we can help him find a place to live in.” But their son was unwavering in his decision, “I want him to live with us”. “Son,” the father replied, “you don’t know what you’re asking. Someone with a handicap will be such a terrible burden to us. We all have our own lives to live, and we can’t let something like this interfere with our daily lives. I think you should just come home and forget about this friend of yours and he will find a way to live on his own.” The son hung up and the parents heard nothing more from him. But a few days afterwards, the parents received a phone call from the police station and told them that their son died after falling from a building. The police believed it was suicide. The grief-striken parents traveled all the way to where the city morgue is to identify the body of their son. Only to find out, to their shock that their son, had only one arm and one leg.
The parents in this story are common to most of us, we find it easy to accept those who are good looking, rich, beautiful or fun to be with, but we do not like people who are fat, physically challenged, who inconvenience us, who are unlike our skin color or race. We would sometimes judge a person by appearances.
We do not realize that these people are hurting too and that somehow, there is this unwritten law inside our head that says, “you must keep your emoptions inside you and do not bother other people of your weakness and hurts”. We project an image of ageless beauty but our hearts struggle with pain. This is now a time for us to respond to our friend’s hurts, our neighbor’s cry and be sensitive, be willing to open up a home in your heart where they can be accepted no matter what. Do not believe in myths that is better not to have wrinkles. Aging is inevitable but aging with wisdom gained from life’s experiences and lessons are commendable. Therefore, we age gracefully. We do not pick or choose what part of our loved ones life we can accept and not accept. As I recall the movie Connie and Carla with one of my favorite actor David Duchovy, they said, “That is why God placed those laugh lines, let your eyes crinkle, your skin wrinkle…these lines show that we have lived!” and “when your love partner doesn’t love you when you look like a map tell him to hit the road….!” Funny. But they have some point in it. When we place too much emphasis on the outside appearance that is where imbalance happens.
For those people who had been ridiculed, teased and given the cold treatment because you seem to be just ordinary. You are not. You are original and the one and only in the sight of God. Be a gimper for God. Cultivate your talents, find true friends who will not judge you for how and what you look like. God created each of us through His likeness and image. So don’t be afraid to shine. God created you to be unique and there is noone else like you on this planet. Wherever you are…..Shine!
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The reason why there is burgeoning of facial centers, anti-aging clinics and esthetics businesses because believe it or not, deep in the recesses of the human mind, we are humans who do not like to get old, have wrinkles and die. We stop counting when our age is not in the numbers of the calendar, we resort to cow poison so our wrinkles doesn’t show, we contour everything from head to toe, we defy gravity on our cheeks and bellies. Lagnat na lagnat tayo sa mga botox, anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, anti-cellulite, etc. Anything that defies gravity on our facial muscles and body contours, ang hilig hilig natin diyan. We somehow have the notion that the more beautiful we are outside the more acceptable we are to society. The more highly people will believe us.
There was however a man in history for whom appearance did not matter. Actually, kung makikita mo ang kanyang mga sinaunang mga pictures, it was the least of his assets, ang maging pogi. This person was Abraham Lincoln who knew he was not a handsome man. Edwin Stanton, a political opponent of Abraham Lincoln, often called Lincoln a “gorilla” even in public debates. But Lincoln never let his appearance bother him, but other people used it to insult him. No man was insulted for his looks more than Abraham Lincoln. But he never took a grudge against Stanton, that when he became president, he appointed Edwin Stanton as his Secretary of War. Siguro kung tayo yun hindi tayo mag a-appoint ng katunggali natin sa politika. Lalo na yung magsasabi sa ating “pangit ka”. Even Lincoln’s friends objected to his decision because Stanton was known for ridiculing Lincoln. When asked why he was choosing Stanton, Lincoln replied “because I know he is the best man for the job”. This is one of the many reasons why Stanton became a Republican and apparently changed his opinion of Lincoln. At Lincoln's death Stanton remarked, "Now he belongs to the ages," and lamented, "There lies the most perfect ruler of men the world has ever seen."
(Above: Abraham Lincoln)
Stanton vigorously pursued the apprehension and prosecution of the conspirators involved in Lincoln's assassination.
This is one of the many reasons why Abraham Lincoln turned out to be one of the greatest Presidents, if not the greatest President of the United States. He recognized a person’s worth no matter how that person have hurt him. He doesn’t solely rely on physical appearances.
Again, when it comes to physical appearances, who would have thought that a black African American with a middle Eastern sounding name will be elected as the 44th President of the United States? His full name is Barack Hussein Obama. He recalled, "That my father looked nothing like the people around me — that he was black as pitch, my mother white as milk”. Incidentally, The inauguration of President Barack Obama as the forty-fourth President, and Joe Biden as Vice President, took place on January 20, 2009. The theme of the inauguration was "A New Birth of Freedom," commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
(Above: President Barack Hussein Obama)
In my own humanity, I was once labelled as “the little brown director” and my color has been a stigma for me since I was in the Elementary grades where my classmates would tease me and call me a “niger”, “black” “uling” and “ita”. I somehow thought that my skin color is inferior and bad. So when I became an adult, I clamoured to have a more fairer skin. Thereby taking all necessary whitening, bleaching agents, tablets, going to expensive procedures just to make my skin lighter, whiter, etc. because I was not proud of my skin color. Well of course, those procedures did succeed to some extent. I am no longer as dark as before, but after all those things, I realized its not the color of my skin that would really matter in the long run. It’s the color of ones heart. Beauty is indeed in the eyes of the beholder. Thankfully, I overcame that vanity, little by little.
When I met Dr. Noah McKay, he is also one person who will not judge by appearances. To those who have met him in person, I know that you can recall only gratitude, love and everlasting hope and possibility for humanity and for healthcare. I will always be thankful to God for the short but wonderful experiences with him and just like thousands of people out there, I am still hopeful for the future of medicine and healthcare worldwide. He passed away February 13, 2009, at the age of 52. Just like most Filipinos who are delighted by food, he also loves food. And yes, I can still recall when I introduced him to our amiable Dean who was also my former Professor, Dr. Nini Festin Lim, who told him that I am one of the brightest in class (to my surprise!) and Dr. Noah replied “yes, she is, I know and I never doubted that”. His message of love and gratitude inspires thousands of people at seminars and public appearances everywhere. He encourages us to integrate love and gratitude back into our family, our relationships our careers, and institutions. He dreams of a day when we teach an educational curriculum based on love, compassion and non-violence at our schools and colleges. Our future and the future of our planet will depend on it. Hats off to you Dr. Noah! You are a visionary. You believe so much in the capacity of human nature and what we can do to make this world a better place to live in. You will be missed. We thank you and your family and wife Kim, for sharing your life with us. God bless you richly. Our deepest respect and gratitude will be with you and your family. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
(Above: Dr. Noah McKay formerly Nasser Talebzadeh Ordoubadi)
I remember a story about a soldier who was physically handicapped, was finally coming home after the Vietnam war. He called his parents in the San Francisco and told them he was coming home but never seemed to have the courage to tell them about his condition, that he lost an arm and a leg but instead told his parents that “I am bringing home a friend with me”. “Sure” his parents replied, he was hurt pretty badly in the fighting, he stepped on a land mine and lost an arm and a leg. He has nowhere to go” and requested that his friend live with them. The parents told their son “I’m sorry to hear that son, maybe we can help him find a place to live in.” But their son was unwavering in his decision, “I want him to live with us”. “Son,” the father replied, “you don’t know what you’re asking. Someone with a handicap will be such a terrible burden to us. We all have our own lives to live, and we can’t let something like this interfere with our daily lives. I think you should just come home and forget about this friend of yours and he will find a way to live on his own.” The son hung up and the parents heard nothing more from him. But a few days afterwards, the parents received a phone call from the police station and told them that their son died after falling from a building. The police believed it was suicide. The grief-striken parents traveled all the way to where the city morgue is to identify the body of their son. Only to find out, to their shock that their son, had only one arm and one leg.
The parents in this story are common to most of us, we find it easy to accept those who are good looking, rich, beautiful or fun to be with, but we do not like people who are fat, physically challenged, who inconvenience us, who are unlike our skin color or race. We would sometimes judge a person by appearances.
We do not realize that these people are hurting too and that somehow, there is this unwritten law inside our head that says, “you must keep your emoptions inside you and do not bother other people of your weakness and hurts”. We project an image of ageless beauty but our hearts struggle with pain. This is now a time for us to respond to our friend’s hurts, our neighbor’s cry and be sensitive, be willing to open up a home in your heart where they can be accepted no matter what. Do not believe in myths that is better not to have wrinkles. Aging is inevitable but aging with wisdom gained from life’s experiences and lessons are commendable. Therefore, we age gracefully. We do not pick or choose what part of our loved ones life we can accept and not accept. As I recall the movie Connie and Carla with one of my favorite actor David Duchovy, they said, “That is why God placed those laugh lines, let your eyes crinkle, your skin wrinkle…these lines show that we have lived!” and “when your love partner doesn’t love you when you look like a map tell him to hit the road….!” Funny. But they have some point in it. When we place too much emphasis on the outside appearance that is where imbalance happens.
For those people who had been ridiculed, teased and given the cold treatment because you seem to be just ordinary. You are not. You are original and the one and only in the sight of God. Be a gimper for God. Cultivate your talents, find true friends who will not judge you for how and what you look like. God created each of us through His likeness and image. So don’t be afraid to shine. God created you to be unique and there is noone else like you on this planet. Wherever you are…..Shine!
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Smartest Spa/ Massage Therapist (Ang Pinaka Matalinong Spa / Massage Therapist)
The Smartest Massage/ Spa Therapist
(Ang Pinaka-Matalinong Massage/ Spa Therapist)
By
Eunice
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I would like to share a story about four people flying in a small airline plane going for a vacation. Itong small airline plane na ito has four passengers inside: may pilot, may minister and two young women, one of whom graduated on top of her class as a summa cum laude in a prestigious massage and spa school.
As they were flying, the pilot turned to his three passengers and said, “We are having engine trouble, I have a bad news and worse news, which would you like to hear first?” They all agreed to the bad news first. “The bad news is”, the pilot continued “we are having mechanical trouble, the plane’s going down and we will surely crash. The worse news is we only have three parachutes in the cabin and there are four of us”.
The pilot started to reason out “I have a wife and two small children, I am sorry but I am going to have to take one parachute” and without any hesitation, he grabbed one of the parachutes and jumped out of the plane.
The summa cum laude, immediately spoke, “I have been voted the graduate most likely to succeed in my spa school and have been honored as top of my class. I am sorry but I might be the one to come up with a cure for fibromyalgia through massage, who knows? I might even be the one to solve the economic problems of the industry.” With that said, the top graduate grabbed the second parachute and jumped.
The minister then spoke and said to the remaining young woman, who unusually remained calm, “Young lady, you take the last parachute, I have made my peace with God and I am willing to go down with the plane and die. Now take the last parachute and go before it’s too late.”
“Relax, Reverend” replied the young woman, “the top graduate, the one voted most likely to succeed jumped out of the plane with my knapsack. We have two parachutes left for the two of us.”
Lesson? A lot of young people think they are pretty smart especially if they came from reputable schools with high honors and adulation from people. But what they do not understand is that in this industry as in all the others, many things are to be learned, not in the massage table or in the spa lecture rooms but in the streets called life especially in the work place.
Like the top graduate, these smart people as they see themselves, jump out into the world without parachutes. They think they know it all, and they start pushing their way around to the point of hurting people and they will soon crash….because what they have is only a knapsack and not a real parachute.
It is okay if we are passionate at what we do, but if we, the younger generations started criticizing older generations or people just to impress others on how brilliant or talented we are, or we act on impulse at hindi tayo nagiisip bago magsalita then we start to recklessly hurt other people. In the long term, we are also hurting ourselves. Because believe it or not, the value we give to other people, is the value we give to ourselves. So relax and take it easy…..
Take time to study, analyze, keep your opinion to yourself, sabi nga sa isang lumang kasabihan na ang latang walang laman, pagulungin mo sa lansangan mas maingay pa daw sa batingaw (there is an old saying that an empty can sounds the loudest). Be tactful in saying things and pray before you react. Although siyempre minsan talaga gustong gusto mo ng mag react di ba? (Of course, sometimes you cannot help but react or defend yourself) As humans, we would always choose the way which has the least resistance. Sometimes, ito yung pag sasalita ng walang pakundangan kaya nga minsan mas gusto ko yung nag susulat kasi I can erase and edit eh yung salita? Pag nasabi mo na hindi mo na maibabalik. (Sometimes these are the words that we hurl to another person and sometimes, it is better to write because when you write something you can erase and edit while a hurtful word cannot be taken back). Kaya mas masakit sa aking palagay yung salitang isinulat or idinaan sa letter kasi may time pa tayong mag isip isip bago natin matapos ito di ba at magbago ng isip? BUT of course, if done in good taste, we should be open for a little nudge or reminder. Mas maganda siguro kung love letters ang sinusulat natin sa kapwa…hehe….(It would be better if we can write instead a love letter….)
In the massage and spa business industry, I also learned that there is a time for everything Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. There is a time to speak and correct. Naniniwala ka ba na ang Diyos ang author ng time? (Do you believe that God is the author of time?) Siyempre, if you believe that God is the author of time, then you would trust him for the right time wouldn’t you? God is never a second too early or a second too late. God is always right on time because He is perfect.
I remember that when Fortune Magazine asked the Chief Executive Officers of many Fortune 500 companies what they consider the most important qualities for hiring and promoting their staff. Do you know what the unanimous answer was? Its their attitude especially of integrity and trustworthiness. Hindi pinag uusapan kung saan ka grumaduate (we are not talking here where you graduated). It is not your technical skills, knowledge, education and work experience that matters. But the good-old fashioned attitude. The qualities that God wants us to emulate from Him.
After more than eight years in this industry, I have come to realize that an inexperienced worker with a track record of loving his work and impeccable attitude of work ethics is much more preferable than a brilliant employee who graduated with high honors from a top university with questionable ethics. If I were to choose only one, I would rather hire for the attitude rather than the credentials.
Ang problema lang sa work ethics and attitude (the problem with work ethics and attitude)…..is that there is no school for them. The only thing we can do to achieve that is to surrender our lives to Christ and let Him lead our way. Even management experts agree that your attitude towards your work, determines the outcome of your work. Our attitude determines our future.
We would often encounter classified ads that says they are looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree, someone who graduated from well-known universities, with pleasing personality, a Licensed or Certified Massage/ Spa Therapist, hard-working, talented, ambitious, proficient in oral and written English and so on and so forth. Although these are very good qualities, no doubt about that, but they are not the most important qualities to look for. Mas maganda kung meron ka ng magagandang credentials mabuti ka pang tao. Talagang nakaka bless. Double blessing ika nga. Believe me, we need more of those people today more than ever before. I think if attitude and values are stressed more in our massage and spa schools today, less and less problems will be faced by spa owners and operators regarding staff attitude and lesser incidences of back biting, rumor mongering and lower percentage of staff turn-over. Because everyone will be looking out for each other’s benefit and not to each his own.
In Japan, managers and supervisors are not hired based on their education, abilities or skills. They were hired based on their mutual obligation to teach and train their staff. So Japanese managers devote 20-30% of their time developing the potential of their staff. If we are neglecting to look into the applicant’s passion to learn, to teach what he/she knows to the staff, we will have stunted growth in our spa, massage clinic or wellness center. Training should not stop with skills. It is a continuous process. If we will only train people in skills, the result is a pool of graduates who are bright, very good with massage and spa skills and educated in theory but who are individualistic, selfish, unable or unwilling to be a team player. Gusto lagi kanya-kanya. Para sa kanila…. Akin, ako…yun ang mahalaga…..(For them, I, me and myself are what is important). The hard truth is, kaya nagkakagulo sa spa dahil ang daming ayaw mag patalo. (That is why the spa human resources sometimes experiences chaos because nobody wants to give way). Everyone wants to have his or her own way.
The height of achievement in Japan is for the manager or supervisor is the promotion of his/her staff to a position higher than his/hers. Take note ha….higher than the manager or supervisor. There is a special ceremony pa nga to celebrate the occasion, and the celebration’s center of attention is not the one who got promoted but the supervisor or manager that made the promotion possible. There is a spirit of self-sacrifice at work within the framework of the corporate organization.
Ang totoong leader is someone who is willing to share their knowledge to develop people to the point of letting others surpass him in knowledge and ability. Effective leadership is always being a servant first and it does not come for just a year or two. It comes with years and years of persistence and hard work and believing in yourself and your people. One day at a time. The fruit of one’s labor does not come only after two months or a year, it comes in years and even decades of persistence. So there is still a lot to learn and to accomplish out there and we have only scratched the tip of the iceberg. We have to be sure we are hanging on to a parachute not a knapsack.
We know already that we are an effective servant if we are willing, at any moment, to receive from others and to learn from others.
Are we helping because we want to get something? Are we are helping even if we are not getting any monetary rewards? It is always a pleasure to give than to receive. But, we cannot give what we don’t have so we have to cultivate ourselves first before others. Even in an emergency inside an airplane, one should place the oxygen mask first to himself/herself before placing the other oxygen mask to a child di ba? Simply because you cannot help another person if you, yourself are also helpless.
When we also did or said something, we should be quick to apologize. It is said that the three most neglected words and the difficult things to say are: I am sorry, I love you and Thank you. So let us start practicing to use them more.
We are not perfect but we can make a difference.
To conclude, here is a song that I found very timely from Noel Cabangon (or is that a K?) entitled Ako’y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I am a Good Filipino):
AKOY ISANG MABUTING PILIPINO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARW551VzUFw
Akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko ( I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kanyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)Tumatawid ako sa tamang tawiran (I would cross in the correct pedestrian lane)Sumasakay ako sa tamang sakayan (I would ride and alight in the correct spot)Pumipila’t di nakikipag-unahan (I would line up and will not get ahead of others who are already in line)At di ako siga-siga sa lansangan (I am not a street bully)Nagbaba’t nagsasakay ako sa tamang sakayan (I alight my passengers in the right place)Di nakahambalang parang walang pakialam (I do not just stop anywhere I want as if I do not care)Pinagbibigyan ko'ng mga tumatawid sa kalsada (I would always give way to pedestrians)Humihinto ako pag ang ilaw ay pula (I would stop when the red lights are on)Pagkat akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (Because I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko (I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kaniyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)Di ako nangongotong o nagbibigay ng lagay (I do not accept or give bribes)
Ticket lang ang tinatanggap ko’t binibigay (Only traffic tickets are given and accepted by me)Akoy nakatayo dun mismo sa kanto (I stand right in the corner)At di nagtatago sa ilalim ng puno (And I do not hide under the tree)Di ako nagkakalat ng basura sa lansangan (I do not throw trash in the streets)Di bumubuga ng usok ang aking sasakyan (My automobile does not emit smoke and polluntants)Inaayos kong mga kalat sa basurahan (I throw trash in the trash can)Inaalagaan kong aking kapaligiran (I take care of my environment)Pagkat akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (because I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko (I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kaniyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)Lagi akong nakikinig sa aking mga magulang (I listen to my parents)Kaya't pag-aaral ay aking pinagbubutihan (So I study hard)Di ako gumagamit ng bawal na gamot (I do not use prohibited drugs)O kaya’y tumatambay at sa eskwela’t di pumapasok (nor do I wander around and not go to school)Pinagtatanggol ko ang aking karangalan (I uphold my honor)Pagkat ito lamang ang tangi kong kayamanan (Because this is my only wealth)Di ko binebenta ang aking kinabukasan (I do not sell my future)Ang boto koy pinahahalagahan (I give importance to my vote)Pagkat akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (because I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko (I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kaniyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)Akoy isang tapat at totoong lingkod ng bayan (I am an honest and true servant of the people)Pabor o lagay ay di ko pinapayagan (I do not allow special favors and bribes)Tapat ang serbisyo ko sa mamamayan (I practice honesty in serving my fellowmen)Di ko binubulsa ang pera ng bayan (I am not corrupt and do not place the money of the people in my pocket)Pinagtatanggol ko ang mamamayang Pilipino (I defend my fellow Filipino)Mga karapatan nila’y kinikilala ko (I acknowledge and uplift their rights)Ginagalang ko ang aking kapwa tao (I respect my fellowmen)Pinaglalaban kong dangal ng bayan ko (I defend the honor of my country)Pagkat akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (because I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko (I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kaniyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)
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Attitude…. It’s an everyday thing, don’t you think?
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(Ang Pinaka-Matalinong Massage/ Spa Therapist)
By
Eunice
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I would like to share a story about four people flying in a small airline plane going for a vacation. Itong small airline plane na ito has four passengers inside: may pilot, may minister and two young women, one of whom graduated on top of her class as a summa cum laude in a prestigious massage and spa school.
As they were flying, the pilot turned to his three passengers and said, “We are having engine trouble, I have a bad news and worse news, which would you like to hear first?” They all agreed to the bad news first. “The bad news is”, the pilot continued “we are having mechanical trouble, the plane’s going down and we will surely crash. The worse news is we only have three parachutes in the cabin and there are four of us”.
The pilot started to reason out “I have a wife and two small children, I am sorry but I am going to have to take one parachute” and without any hesitation, he grabbed one of the parachutes and jumped out of the plane.
The summa cum laude, immediately spoke, “I have been voted the graduate most likely to succeed in my spa school and have been honored as top of my class. I am sorry but I might be the one to come up with a cure for fibromyalgia through massage, who knows? I might even be the one to solve the economic problems of the industry.” With that said, the top graduate grabbed the second parachute and jumped.
The minister then spoke and said to the remaining young woman, who unusually remained calm, “Young lady, you take the last parachute, I have made my peace with God and I am willing to go down with the plane and die. Now take the last parachute and go before it’s too late.”
“Relax, Reverend” replied the young woman, “the top graduate, the one voted most likely to succeed jumped out of the plane with my knapsack. We have two parachutes left for the two of us.”
Lesson? A lot of young people think they are pretty smart especially if they came from reputable schools with high honors and adulation from people. But what they do not understand is that in this industry as in all the others, many things are to be learned, not in the massage table or in the spa lecture rooms but in the streets called life especially in the work place.
Like the top graduate, these smart people as they see themselves, jump out into the world without parachutes. They think they know it all, and they start pushing their way around to the point of hurting people and they will soon crash….because what they have is only a knapsack and not a real parachute.
It is okay if we are passionate at what we do, but if we, the younger generations started criticizing older generations or people just to impress others on how brilliant or talented we are, or we act on impulse at hindi tayo nagiisip bago magsalita then we start to recklessly hurt other people. In the long term, we are also hurting ourselves. Because believe it or not, the value we give to other people, is the value we give to ourselves. So relax and take it easy…..
Take time to study, analyze, keep your opinion to yourself, sabi nga sa isang lumang kasabihan na ang latang walang laman, pagulungin mo sa lansangan mas maingay pa daw sa batingaw (there is an old saying that an empty can sounds the loudest). Be tactful in saying things and pray before you react. Although siyempre minsan talaga gustong gusto mo ng mag react di ba? (Of course, sometimes you cannot help but react or defend yourself) As humans, we would always choose the way which has the least resistance. Sometimes, ito yung pag sasalita ng walang pakundangan kaya nga minsan mas gusto ko yung nag susulat kasi I can erase and edit eh yung salita? Pag nasabi mo na hindi mo na maibabalik. (Sometimes these are the words that we hurl to another person and sometimes, it is better to write because when you write something you can erase and edit while a hurtful word cannot be taken back). Kaya mas masakit sa aking palagay yung salitang isinulat or idinaan sa letter kasi may time pa tayong mag isip isip bago natin matapos ito di ba at magbago ng isip? BUT of course, if done in good taste, we should be open for a little nudge or reminder. Mas maganda siguro kung love letters ang sinusulat natin sa kapwa…hehe….(It would be better if we can write instead a love letter….)
In the massage and spa business industry, I also learned that there is a time for everything Ecclesiastes 3:1-15. There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven. There is a time to speak and correct. Naniniwala ka ba na ang Diyos ang author ng time? (Do you believe that God is the author of time?) Siyempre, if you believe that God is the author of time, then you would trust him for the right time wouldn’t you? God is never a second too early or a second too late. God is always right on time because He is perfect.
I remember that when Fortune Magazine asked the Chief Executive Officers of many Fortune 500 companies what they consider the most important qualities for hiring and promoting their staff. Do you know what the unanimous answer was? Its their attitude especially of integrity and trustworthiness. Hindi pinag uusapan kung saan ka grumaduate (we are not talking here where you graduated). It is not your technical skills, knowledge, education and work experience that matters. But the good-old fashioned attitude. The qualities that God wants us to emulate from Him.
After more than eight years in this industry, I have come to realize that an inexperienced worker with a track record of loving his work and impeccable attitude of work ethics is much more preferable than a brilliant employee who graduated with high honors from a top university with questionable ethics. If I were to choose only one, I would rather hire for the attitude rather than the credentials.
Ang problema lang sa work ethics and attitude (the problem with work ethics and attitude)…..is that there is no school for them. The only thing we can do to achieve that is to surrender our lives to Christ and let Him lead our way. Even management experts agree that your attitude towards your work, determines the outcome of your work. Our attitude determines our future.
We would often encounter classified ads that says they are looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree, someone who graduated from well-known universities, with pleasing personality, a Licensed or Certified Massage/ Spa Therapist, hard-working, talented, ambitious, proficient in oral and written English and so on and so forth. Although these are very good qualities, no doubt about that, but they are not the most important qualities to look for. Mas maganda kung meron ka ng magagandang credentials mabuti ka pang tao. Talagang nakaka bless. Double blessing ika nga. Believe me, we need more of those people today more than ever before. I think if attitude and values are stressed more in our massage and spa schools today, less and less problems will be faced by spa owners and operators regarding staff attitude and lesser incidences of back biting, rumor mongering and lower percentage of staff turn-over. Because everyone will be looking out for each other’s benefit and not to each his own.
In Japan, managers and supervisors are not hired based on their education, abilities or skills. They were hired based on their mutual obligation to teach and train their staff. So Japanese managers devote 20-30% of their time developing the potential of their staff. If we are neglecting to look into the applicant’s passion to learn, to teach what he/she knows to the staff, we will have stunted growth in our spa, massage clinic or wellness center. Training should not stop with skills. It is a continuous process. If we will only train people in skills, the result is a pool of graduates who are bright, very good with massage and spa skills and educated in theory but who are individualistic, selfish, unable or unwilling to be a team player. Gusto lagi kanya-kanya. Para sa kanila…. Akin, ako…yun ang mahalaga…..(For them, I, me and myself are what is important). The hard truth is, kaya nagkakagulo sa spa dahil ang daming ayaw mag patalo. (That is why the spa human resources sometimes experiences chaos because nobody wants to give way). Everyone wants to have his or her own way.
The height of achievement in Japan is for the manager or supervisor is the promotion of his/her staff to a position higher than his/hers. Take note ha….higher than the manager or supervisor. There is a special ceremony pa nga to celebrate the occasion, and the celebration’s center of attention is not the one who got promoted but the supervisor or manager that made the promotion possible. There is a spirit of self-sacrifice at work within the framework of the corporate organization.
Ang totoong leader is someone who is willing to share their knowledge to develop people to the point of letting others surpass him in knowledge and ability. Effective leadership is always being a servant first and it does not come for just a year or two. It comes with years and years of persistence and hard work and believing in yourself and your people. One day at a time. The fruit of one’s labor does not come only after two months or a year, it comes in years and even decades of persistence. So there is still a lot to learn and to accomplish out there and we have only scratched the tip of the iceberg. We have to be sure we are hanging on to a parachute not a knapsack.
We know already that we are an effective servant if we are willing, at any moment, to receive from others and to learn from others.
Are we helping because we want to get something? Are we are helping even if we are not getting any monetary rewards? It is always a pleasure to give than to receive. But, we cannot give what we don’t have so we have to cultivate ourselves first before others. Even in an emergency inside an airplane, one should place the oxygen mask first to himself/herself before placing the other oxygen mask to a child di ba? Simply because you cannot help another person if you, yourself are also helpless.
When we also did or said something, we should be quick to apologize. It is said that the three most neglected words and the difficult things to say are: I am sorry, I love you and Thank you. So let us start practicing to use them more.
We are not perfect but we can make a difference.
To conclude, here is a song that I found very timely from Noel Cabangon (or is that a K?) entitled Ako’y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I am a Good Filipino):
AKOY ISANG MABUTING PILIPINO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARW551VzUFw
Akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko ( I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kanyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)Tumatawid ako sa tamang tawiran (I would cross in the correct pedestrian lane)Sumasakay ako sa tamang sakayan (I would ride and alight in the correct spot)Pumipila’t di nakikipag-unahan (I would line up and will not get ahead of others who are already in line)At di ako siga-siga sa lansangan (I am not a street bully)Nagbaba’t nagsasakay ako sa tamang sakayan (I alight my passengers in the right place)Di nakahambalang parang walang pakialam (I do not just stop anywhere I want as if I do not care)Pinagbibigyan ko'ng mga tumatawid sa kalsada (I would always give way to pedestrians)Humihinto ako pag ang ilaw ay pula (I would stop when the red lights are on)Pagkat akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (Because I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko (I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kaniyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)Di ako nangongotong o nagbibigay ng lagay (I do not accept or give bribes)
Ticket lang ang tinatanggap ko’t binibigay (Only traffic tickets are given and accepted by me)Akoy nakatayo dun mismo sa kanto (I stand right in the corner)At di nagtatago sa ilalim ng puno (And I do not hide under the tree)Di ako nagkakalat ng basura sa lansangan (I do not throw trash in the streets)Di bumubuga ng usok ang aking sasakyan (My automobile does not emit smoke and polluntants)Inaayos kong mga kalat sa basurahan (I throw trash in the trash can)Inaalagaan kong aking kapaligiran (I take care of my environment)Pagkat akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (because I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko (I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kaniyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)Lagi akong nakikinig sa aking mga magulang (I listen to my parents)Kaya't pag-aaral ay aking pinagbubutihan (So I study hard)Di ako gumagamit ng bawal na gamot (I do not use prohibited drugs)O kaya’y tumatambay at sa eskwela’t di pumapasok (nor do I wander around and not go to school)Pinagtatanggol ko ang aking karangalan (I uphold my honor)Pagkat ito lamang ang tangi kong kayamanan (Because this is my only wealth)Di ko binebenta ang aking kinabukasan (I do not sell my future)Ang boto koy pinahahalagahan (I give importance to my vote)Pagkat akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (because I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko (I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kaniyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)Akoy isang tapat at totoong lingkod ng bayan (I am an honest and true servant of the people)Pabor o lagay ay di ko pinapayagan (I do not allow special favors and bribes)Tapat ang serbisyo ko sa mamamayan (I practice honesty in serving my fellowmen)Di ko binubulsa ang pera ng bayan (I am not corrupt and do not place the money of the people in my pocket)Pinagtatanggol ko ang mamamayang Pilipino (I defend my fellow Filipino)Mga karapatan nila’y kinikilala ko (I acknowledge and uplift their rights)Ginagalang ko ang aking kapwa tao (I respect my fellowmen)Pinaglalaban kong dangal ng bayan ko (I defend the honor of my country)Pagkat akoy isang mabuting Pilipino (because I am a good Filipino citizen)Minamahal ko ang bayan ko (I love my country)Tinutupad ko ang aking mga tungkulin (I accomplish my duties and responsibilities) Sinusunod ko ang kaniyang mga alituntunin (I follow my country’s rules and regulations)
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Attitude…. It’s an everyday thing, don’t you think?
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In this highly competitive age, what are the key qualifications that corporations are looking for in their prospective staff? When you look at classified ads, its common to see companies looking for a pleasing personality, an impeccable educational background, proficient in oral and written communication, etc. But when Fortune Magazine’s CEO’s were asked what they consider the most important qualities for hiring and promoting top executives, the unanimous answer was integrity and trustworthiness. As a spa consultant and director, I get to ask questions to prospective applicants and I find these questions to be the most useful in screening for the right fit. We are looking for people with a heart in their work, not only technical skills and education.
Companies most affected by the slump are suppliers of electric components to major global brands like Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, IBM, Dell, Intel and Samsung.
These major players intend to cut costs and manpower as part of their strategy to tide the recession, according to a study by the SBMA.
To soften the impact of layoffs and cost-cutting approach to doing business, Salonga said the SBMA re-integration program would give displaced workers “lifesaver opportunities” in the agro-industry, small-scale enterprise and hospitality industry. Training will include short technical courses.
“We will focus on existing job markets, but we will also try to create new markets after studies show that they are feasible,” he said.
These potential markets are in food processing, handicraft and novelty items, as well as spa services, he added.
Salonga also expressed hope that the local economy will survive the recession and bounce back soon.
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With all the news, views and everything in between regarding the world economic crunch here is the article that I wrote for Manila Bulletin for those who would like to impress/excel or at least pass their interviews, here are some words on what to ask and how to answer them:
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Trabaho ba Kamo?
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Job Interview Questions And Answers
Job interviews are usually the clincher in the job application process. Even the most intelligent candidate can fail if he doesn't know how to handle an interview. The best way to make sure that we succeed in this very important step is not only to know what possible questions will be asked but also to know the best answer to give for each question.
Eunice Estipona, spa consultant and director gets to interview prospective applicants and shares the most useful questions for screening and choosing the right candidates. She also gives suggestions on how to begin to answer these questions as she contributes her knowledge to the Manila Bulletin Classified Readers Section (January 25, 2009). She further reminds the readers that there is no wrong or right way to answer these questions but they can practice expanding on the suggested answers on their own. So you can put your own words and personality in these statements….Here's what Ms. Estipona wrote:Q: Tell me about yourself.A: I put my heart into everything I do, whether it be sports or work. I find that getting along with your peers and being part of the team makes life more enjoyable and productive.Q: How much is the salary you are expecting?A: I'm looking for a job and a company to call home. The most important thing to me will be the job itself and the company. If I am the right person for you, I'm sure you'll make a fair offer appropriate to my job responsibilities, experience, and ability to do the job successfully. May I ask what figure you have in mind or perhaps the salary range for this position?Q: Why do you want to work here?A: I am not looking for just another paycheck. I enjoy my work and I am proud of my profession. I believe (name the company you are applying for) has superior service and reputation. I share the values that make this possible, which should enable me to fit in and complement the team. I believe that the company can provide me with a stable and happy working environment. I think that your company has that reputation and that such an atmosphere would encourage my best work. (Please make sure that you have read the company’s profile before you answer this)Q: What did you dislike about your last job?A: I really liked everything about the job. The reason I left is to find a position where I can make a greater contribution and a greater intellectual challenge.Q: What have you learned from the jobs you have held?A: More than anything, I have learned that what is good for the company is also good for me. So, I listen very carefully to directions and always keep my superiors informed of my actions.Q: What do you think are your biggest accomplishments?A: Although I feel my biggest achievements are still ahead of me, I am proud of my involvement with (mention the job or project you are most proud of and how you contributed to accomplishing as its goals). I made my contribution as part of that team and learned a lot in the process. We all did it with hard work, concentration, and an eye on the bottom line.Q: How long would you stay with our company?A: I take directions well and love to learn. As long as I am growing professionally, there is no reason for me to make a move. How long do you need me to be of use there?Q: Can you work under pressure?A; Yes, I usually find it stimulating. However, I believe in planning and proper time management to reduce panic deadlines within my area of responsibility.Q: How do you handle tension?A: Tension is caused when you let things pile up. It is usually caused by letting other areas of responsibility slip by for a period of time. I find that if you break those overwhelming tasks into little pieces, they aren't so overwhelming anymore. So I suppose, I handle tension by handling the causes of it, by not letting things slip in other areas that can give rise to it.Q: What interests you most about this job?A: Before I answer, could I ask you to describe a typical day for me? I am looking for a challenge and an opportunity to being a team player and an opportunity to make a contribution.Describe a situation in which your work or idea was criticized.A: I listened carefully and resisted the temptation to interrupt or defend myself. Then I verified what I heard to be sure my facts were straight. I asked for advice, we bounced some ideas around, then came back later and re-presented the idea in a more viable format. My supervisor's input was invaluable.Q: Why should I hire you?A: I believe I have the qualifications that you need; I am a team player; and I take directions and have the desire to reach success.Q: What can you do for us that no one else can do? Why do you feel you are a better candidate than others?A: I can bring to this job a determination to see projects through to a proper conclusion. I listen and take directions well. I am analytical and don't jump to conclusions. And finally, I understand we are in business to make a profit, so I also keep an eye on cost and return.Q: What kind of people do you find it difficult to work with?A: People who have a blatant disregard for others and do not follow procedures or are slackers - the occasional rotten apples who don't really care about the quality of their work. They are long on complaints but short on solutions.Q: (follow-up to the previous question) How will you handle these people?A: I would stick to my guns, stay enthusiastic, and hope some of it will rub off. If no amount of good effort on my part solves the problem, I will still maintain cordial relations. Life is too short to be affected by people who always think their cup is half empty.Q: What do you think of your last boss?A: I liked him/her as a person (if applicable), respected him/her professionally and appreciated his/her guidance.Q: Were there things that your supervisor did that you disliked?A: I have never thought of our relationship in terms of like or dislike. I have always thought our role was to get along together and get the job done. We had a very good relationship as far as I can remember.Q: Can you take instructions - and criticism - without feeling hurt or upset?A: Yes, I can take instructions - and more importantly, I can take constructive criticism without feeling hurt. Even with the best intent, I will still make mistakes and at times someone will have to put me back on the right track. I know that if I expect to rise in the company, I must first prove myself to be manageable.Q: How do you take directions? How do you handle criticism?A: I take directions well and I believe that there are two types: carefully explained directions - when my boss has time, and then there's the other, a brusque order or correction. While most people get upset with the latter, personally, I always believe the manager is troubled with bigger problems and a tight schedule. As such, I take the direction and get on with the job without taking offense so my boss can get on with his/her job as well. It's the only way to accomplish our tasks.Q: What is your greatest strength? What do you consider your outstanding qualities?A: Perhaps my greatest strength is the ability to stick to a difficult task yet be able to change course rapidly when required. I believe in planning and proper management of my time and yet I can still work under pressure.Q: What is the most difficult situation you have faced?A: (Give an example which is specific to your case; what follows is an example) Perhaps one of the most difficult decisions is to fire someone but I would like to emphasize that once I had examined the problem and reached a conclusion, I acted in a timely and professional manner, with the best interests of the company at heart.Q: Are you willing to take calculated risks when necessary?A: Naturally, I would never take a risk that will in any way jeopardize the safety or reputation of the company or colleagues. In fact, I don't think any employer would appreciate an employee at any level taking risks of any nature without first receiving a thorough briefing and a chance to give input.Q: Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest.A: Perhaps an 8 or 9, as I always give my best shot, but in doing so, I always increase my skills and therefore always see room for improvement.About The Author:Eunice Estipona is a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker, lecturer & author. One of her advocacies is to make healing & information regarding the field of spa, massage & wellness accessible & affordable to everyone.Source: The Manila Bulletin, January 25, 2009 page CC-6
JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS THAT TAKE SOME DELIBERATION TO ANSWER (Special Situations)While these questions may not be asked of you, here are some sample responses to difficult questions which you can adapt to your needs:Q: Why are there gaps in your work history?A: No job in my experience has been irrelevant or a waste of time if it increases my knowledge about how a business works while making money on the side. Every job I have held has given me new insights into my profession and the higher one climbs, the more important the understanding of the lower-level more menial jobs. They all play a role in making the company profitable. And anyway, it's certainly easier to schedule and plan work when you have first-hand knowledge of what others will have to do to complete their tasks.Q: Why were you out of work for so long?A: I made a decision that I should enjoy my work too much to accept just another pay check. So I determined that every job should be where I could do my best and make a solid contribution. I feel that you are a group that expects people to pull their weight, because you have got a real job to do. I like that and I would like to be a part of the team. What have I got to do to get the job?Q: Wouldn't you be better off in another (bigger) firm?A: Not at all. My whole experience has been with small (meaning less than 5 employees) and medium sized companies (meaning more than 10 but less than 25). Now coming from that background, I have done a little bit of everything. That means that no matter what you throw at me I will be able to learn it quickly. For example, what would be the first project I would be involved with in your company?Q: How long have you been looking for a job?A: Well, I have been looking for about a year now. I've had a number of offers at that time but I have determined that as I spend most of my waking hours at work, the job I take and the people I work with have got to be people with values that I can identify with. I made the decision that I wasn't going to suffer clock-watchers and work-to-rule specialists anymore.Q: Do you make your opinions known to others when you disagree with the views of your supervisor?A: If opinions are sought in a meeting, I will give mine in a cordial and professional way, although I am careful to be aware of others' feelings. I will never criticize a co-worker or superior in an open forum; besides, it is quite possible to disagree without being disagreeable. However, all my past managers made it clear that they valued my opinion by asking for it. So, after a while if there was something I felt strongly about, I would make an appointment to sit down with them and discuss it one on one.Q: What would you say about a supervisor who was unfair or difficult to work with?A: I would make an appointment to see the supervisor and diplomatically explain that I felt uncomfortable in our relationship that I felt he or she was not treating me as a professional colleague and therefore that I might not be performing up to standard in some way - that I wanted to right matters and ask for his or her input as to what I must do to create a professional relationship. I would enter into the discussion in the frame of mind that we were equally responsible for whatever communication problems existed and that this wasn't just the manager's problem.Source: Manila Bulletin, January 25, 2009 page CC-6
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A list of training centers, magazines, publications, books and literatures both local and international are all available in the book, “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource Guide and Career Book”. You can order it online via http://www.amazon.com/ or for local Philippine orders, email yunesa@yahoo.com. If you are looking for a career opportunity, not just a job in the spa, massage therapy and wellness industry, this book is a must read.
Eunice Estipona a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker and lecturer. One of her advocacies is to make healing and information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness accessible and affordable to everyone. If you are serious about turning your business or practice around, making the right decisions, getting an unbiased opinion and knowing where to get help, for lectures and other concerns she can be contacted at yunesa@yahoo.com or +639184745685. To find out how she can help you take your business to the next level, visit her site at http://www.meetup.com/philippinemassagetherapy
These along with hundreds of resources found locally and abroad are contained in “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource and Career Book”, the first book of resource information to know more about the Spa, Massage and Wellness Industry in the Philippines and other countries including the United States, Australia and other Asian countries.
You can view, read, download and print for FREE the book’s summary at this link http://www.scribd.com/doc/6425282/About-the-Book-Spa-Massage-and-Wellness-Resource-Guide-and-Career-Book
If you are a spa, massage therapy and wellness information seeker the resources contained in the book for you. This book is a collection of data and valuable information regarding the spa and massage industry in a global perspective with a focus on the Philippines. Her advocacy in writing the book is to make “unbiased” information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness resources and career, accessible and affordable for everyone. If you are considering a career in the massage, spa and wellness industry, this book will prepare you and give you a glimpse of what it is like, the preparation you need to take: emotionally, intellectually and financially. In this book, you will learn more details in the spa and massage field and the possible paths you can take. You will also learn about local and international training programs offered and numerous employment possibilities. Giving you much needed information at your fingertips. You can order it from http://www.amazon.com/ or for local Philippine residents, you can email and get in touch with Eunice at yunesa@yahoo.com.
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By Eunice
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In this highly competitive age, what are the key qualifications that corporations are looking for in their prospective staff? When you look at classified ads, its common to see companies looking for a pleasing personality, an impeccable educational background, proficient in oral and written communication, etc. But when Fortune Magazine’s CEO’s were asked what they consider the most important qualities for hiring and promoting top executives, the unanimous answer was integrity and trustworthiness. As a spa consultant and director, I get to ask questions to prospective applicants and I find these questions to be the most useful in screening for the right fit. We are looking for people with a heart in their work, not only technical skills and education.
Companies most affected by the slump are suppliers of electric components to major global brands like Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, IBM, Dell, Intel and Samsung.
These major players intend to cut costs and manpower as part of their strategy to tide the recession, according to a study by the SBMA.
To soften the impact of layoffs and cost-cutting approach to doing business, Salonga said the SBMA re-integration program would give displaced workers “lifesaver opportunities” in the agro-industry, small-scale enterprise and hospitality industry. Training will include short technical courses.
“We will focus on existing job markets, but we will also try to create new markets after studies show that they are feasible,” he said.
These potential markets are in food processing, handicraft and novelty items, as well as spa services, he added.
Salonga also expressed hope that the local economy will survive the recession and bounce back soon.
Excerpt from:
http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5384:subic-unfurls-safety-net-for-displaced-workers-&catid=45:regions&Itemid=71
With all the news, views and everything in between regarding the world economic crunch here is the article that I wrote for Manila Bulletin for those who would like to impress/excel or at least pass their interviews, here are some words on what to ask and how to answer them:
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Trabaho ba Kamo?
http://trabahobakamo.blogspot.com/2009/01/job-interview-questions-and-answers.html
Job Interview Questions And Answers
Job interviews are usually the clincher in the job application process. Even the most intelligent candidate can fail if he doesn't know how to handle an interview. The best way to make sure that we succeed in this very important step is not only to know what possible questions will be asked but also to know the best answer to give for each question.
Eunice Estipona, spa consultant and director gets to interview prospective applicants and shares the most useful questions for screening and choosing the right candidates. She also gives suggestions on how to begin to answer these questions as she contributes her knowledge to the Manila Bulletin Classified Readers Section (January 25, 2009). She further reminds the readers that there is no wrong or right way to answer these questions but they can practice expanding on the suggested answers on their own. So you can put your own words and personality in these statements….Here's what Ms. Estipona wrote:Q: Tell me about yourself.A: I put my heart into everything I do, whether it be sports or work. I find that getting along with your peers and being part of the team makes life more enjoyable and productive.Q: How much is the salary you are expecting?A: I'm looking for a job and a company to call home. The most important thing to me will be the job itself and the company. If I am the right person for you, I'm sure you'll make a fair offer appropriate to my job responsibilities, experience, and ability to do the job successfully. May I ask what figure you have in mind or perhaps the salary range for this position?Q: Why do you want to work here?A: I am not looking for just another paycheck. I enjoy my work and I am proud of my profession. I believe (name the company you are applying for) has superior service and reputation. I share the values that make this possible, which should enable me to fit in and complement the team. I believe that the company can provide me with a stable and happy working environment. I think that your company has that reputation and that such an atmosphere would encourage my best work. (Please make sure that you have read the company’s profile before you answer this)Q: What did you dislike about your last job?A: I really liked everything about the job. The reason I left is to find a position where I can make a greater contribution and a greater intellectual challenge.Q: What have you learned from the jobs you have held?A: More than anything, I have learned that what is good for the company is also good for me. So, I listen very carefully to directions and always keep my superiors informed of my actions.Q: What do you think are your biggest accomplishments?A: Although I feel my biggest achievements are still ahead of me, I am proud of my involvement with (mention the job or project you are most proud of and how you contributed to accomplishing as its goals). I made my contribution as part of that team and learned a lot in the process. We all did it with hard work, concentration, and an eye on the bottom line.Q: How long would you stay with our company?A: I take directions well and love to learn. As long as I am growing professionally, there is no reason for me to make a move. How long do you need me to be of use there?Q: Can you work under pressure?A; Yes, I usually find it stimulating. However, I believe in planning and proper time management to reduce panic deadlines within my area of responsibility.Q: How do you handle tension?A: Tension is caused when you let things pile up. It is usually caused by letting other areas of responsibility slip by for a period of time. I find that if you break those overwhelming tasks into little pieces, they aren't so overwhelming anymore. So I suppose, I handle tension by handling the causes of it, by not letting things slip in other areas that can give rise to it.Q: What interests you most about this job?A: Before I answer, could I ask you to describe a typical day for me? I am looking for a challenge and an opportunity to being a team player and an opportunity to make a contribution.Describe a situation in which your work or idea was criticized.A: I listened carefully and resisted the temptation to interrupt or defend myself. Then I verified what I heard to be sure my facts were straight. I asked for advice, we bounced some ideas around, then came back later and re-presented the idea in a more viable format. My supervisor's input was invaluable.Q: Why should I hire you?A: I believe I have the qualifications that you need; I am a team player; and I take directions and have the desire to reach success.Q: What can you do for us that no one else can do? Why do you feel you are a better candidate than others?A: I can bring to this job a determination to see projects through to a proper conclusion. I listen and take directions well. I am analytical and don't jump to conclusions. And finally, I understand we are in business to make a profit, so I also keep an eye on cost and return.Q: What kind of people do you find it difficult to work with?A: People who have a blatant disregard for others and do not follow procedures or are slackers - the occasional rotten apples who don't really care about the quality of their work. They are long on complaints but short on solutions.Q: (follow-up to the previous question) How will you handle these people?A: I would stick to my guns, stay enthusiastic, and hope some of it will rub off. If no amount of good effort on my part solves the problem, I will still maintain cordial relations. Life is too short to be affected by people who always think their cup is half empty.Q: What do you think of your last boss?A: I liked him/her as a person (if applicable), respected him/her professionally and appreciated his/her guidance.Q: Were there things that your supervisor did that you disliked?A: I have never thought of our relationship in terms of like or dislike. I have always thought our role was to get along together and get the job done. We had a very good relationship as far as I can remember.Q: Can you take instructions - and criticism - without feeling hurt or upset?A: Yes, I can take instructions - and more importantly, I can take constructive criticism without feeling hurt. Even with the best intent, I will still make mistakes and at times someone will have to put me back on the right track. I know that if I expect to rise in the company, I must first prove myself to be manageable.Q: How do you take directions? How do you handle criticism?A: I take directions well and I believe that there are two types: carefully explained directions - when my boss has time, and then there's the other, a brusque order or correction. While most people get upset with the latter, personally, I always believe the manager is troubled with bigger problems and a tight schedule. As such, I take the direction and get on with the job without taking offense so my boss can get on with his/her job as well. It's the only way to accomplish our tasks.Q: What is your greatest strength? What do you consider your outstanding qualities?A: Perhaps my greatest strength is the ability to stick to a difficult task yet be able to change course rapidly when required. I believe in planning and proper management of my time and yet I can still work under pressure.Q: What is the most difficult situation you have faced?A: (Give an example which is specific to your case; what follows is an example) Perhaps one of the most difficult decisions is to fire someone but I would like to emphasize that once I had examined the problem and reached a conclusion, I acted in a timely and professional manner, with the best interests of the company at heart.Q: Are you willing to take calculated risks when necessary?A: Naturally, I would never take a risk that will in any way jeopardize the safety or reputation of the company or colleagues. In fact, I don't think any employer would appreciate an employee at any level taking risks of any nature without first receiving a thorough briefing and a chance to give input.Q: Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest.A: Perhaps an 8 or 9, as I always give my best shot, but in doing so, I always increase my skills and therefore always see room for improvement.About The Author:Eunice Estipona is a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker, lecturer & author. One of her advocacies is to make healing & information regarding the field of spa, massage & wellness accessible & affordable to everyone.Source: The Manila Bulletin, January 25, 2009 page CC-6
JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS THAT TAKE SOME DELIBERATION TO ANSWER (Special Situations)While these questions may not be asked of you, here are some sample responses to difficult questions which you can adapt to your needs:Q: Why are there gaps in your work history?A: No job in my experience has been irrelevant or a waste of time if it increases my knowledge about how a business works while making money on the side. Every job I have held has given me new insights into my profession and the higher one climbs, the more important the understanding of the lower-level more menial jobs. They all play a role in making the company profitable. And anyway, it's certainly easier to schedule and plan work when you have first-hand knowledge of what others will have to do to complete their tasks.Q: Why were you out of work for so long?A: I made a decision that I should enjoy my work too much to accept just another pay check. So I determined that every job should be where I could do my best and make a solid contribution. I feel that you are a group that expects people to pull their weight, because you have got a real job to do. I like that and I would like to be a part of the team. What have I got to do to get the job?Q: Wouldn't you be better off in another (bigger) firm?A: Not at all. My whole experience has been with small (meaning less than 5 employees) and medium sized companies (meaning more than 10 but less than 25). Now coming from that background, I have done a little bit of everything. That means that no matter what you throw at me I will be able to learn it quickly. For example, what would be the first project I would be involved with in your company?Q: How long have you been looking for a job?A: Well, I have been looking for about a year now. I've had a number of offers at that time but I have determined that as I spend most of my waking hours at work, the job I take and the people I work with have got to be people with values that I can identify with. I made the decision that I wasn't going to suffer clock-watchers and work-to-rule specialists anymore.Q: Do you make your opinions known to others when you disagree with the views of your supervisor?A: If opinions are sought in a meeting, I will give mine in a cordial and professional way, although I am careful to be aware of others' feelings. I will never criticize a co-worker or superior in an open forum; besides, it is quite possible to disagree without being disagreeable. However, all my past managers made it clear that they valued my opinion by asking for it. So, after a while if there was something I felt strongly about, I would make an appointment to sit down with them and discuss it one on one.Q: What would you say about a supervisor who was unfair or difficult to work with?A: I would make an appointment to see the supervisor and diplomatically explain that I felt uncomfortable in our relationship that I felt he or she was not treating me as a professional colleague and therefore that I might not be performing up to standard in some way - that I wanted to right matters and ask for his or her input as to what I must do to create a professional relationship. I would enter into the discussion in the frame of mind that we were equally responsible for whatever communication problems existed and that this wasn't just the manager's problem.Source: Manila Bulletin, January 25, 2009 page CC-6
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A list of training centers, magazines, publications, books and literatures both local and international are all available in the book, “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource Guide and Career Book”. You can order it online via http://www.amazon.com/ or for local Philippine orders, email yunesa@yahoo.com. If you are looking for a career opportunity, not just a job in the spa, massage therapy and wellness industry, this book is a must read.
Eunice Estipona a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker and lecturer. One of her advocacies is to make healing and information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness accessible and affordable to everyone. If you are serious about turning your business or practice around, making the right decisions, getting an unbiased opinion and knowing where to get help, for lectures and other concerns she can be contacted at yunesa@yahoo.com or +639184745685. To find out how she can help you take your business to the next level, visit her site at http://www.meetup.com/philippinemassagetherapy
These along with hundreds of resources found locally and abroad are contained in “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource and Career Book”, the first book of resource information to know more about the Spa, Massage and Wellness Industry in the Philippines and other countries including the United States, Australia and other Asian countries.
You can view, read, download and print for FREE the book’s summary at this link http://www.scribd.com/doc/6425282/About-the-Book-Spa-Massage-and-Wellness-Resource-Guide-and-Career-Book
If you are a spa, massage therapy and wellness information seeker the resources contained in the book for you. This book is a collection of data and valuable information regarding the spa and massage industry in a global perspective with a focus on the Philippines. Her advocacy in writing the book is to make “unbiased” information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness resources and career, accessible and affordable for everyone. If you are considering a career in the massage, spa and wellness industry, this book will prepare you and give you a glimpse of what it is like, the preparation you need to take: emotionally, intellectually and financially. In this book, you will learn more details in the spa and massage field and the possible paths you can take. You will also learn about local and international training programs offered and numerous employment possibilities. Giving you much needed information at your fingertips. You can order it from http://www.amazon.com/ or for local Philippine residents, you can email and get in touch with Eunice at yunesa@yahoo.com.
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Organizing, Opening, Starting, Putting-Up, Beginning, a Spa, Massage Clinic or Wellness Center Business
OPENING/STARTING/PUTTING-UP/BEGINNING YOUR OWN SPA, MASSAGE CENTER OR WELLNESS CENTER
(WITH EMPHASIS ON PHILIPPINE SETTING)
by Eunice
yunesa@yahoo.com
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For several years now, a lot of people are asking me about how to start and what are the steps to make before starting their own spa, massage center or wellness center. I will give you seven (incidentally, my favorite number) MUST and NEEDED major steps in order for you to be well-prepared in starting your own spa, massage or wellness center BEFORE, and I would like to stress, BEFORE you start your own spa, massage clinic or wellness center. Although not step-by-step and dogmatic, this article will approach the issue in contemporary style and focus on the major things that you should be doing before opening or starting the business.
The first and foremost step is for you to identify what type of business will you be engaging in. Remember, that starting a business is like accepting a marriage proposal; you should know what you are getting into. Here in the Philippines, there is a saying that goes “hindi yan parang kanin na isusubo na kapag napaso ay iluluwa” let us apply that in a business situation, in this field, even if it is profitable… it is difficult, it will not be easy, and definitely not a walk in the park, whoever said it was di ba? Personally, ask yourself and be able to answer the following questions: Are you putting up a massage center? A spa or a wellness center? Let us differentiate the three. A massage center focuses only on massage or bodywork therapies. Purely, massages lang ang i-o-offer mo. A spa on the other hand is a place where you can get spa treatments aside from massage. Siyempre kasama na dito ang facials and body treatments. Kung spa ang gusto mong itayo, then identify what type of spa ba ang itatayo mo? Will it be a hotel/resort spa, medical spa, club spa, cruise ship spa, airport spa, destination spa, atbp. or the most common, the day spa or sometimes referred to as a spa-lon or a combination of a spa and a salon. A wellness center is a lot more broad than a spa kasi ang wellness center ay nag-o-offer ng all of the things that I mentioned plus you also offer either fitness and exercise regimens, yoga, music therapy and other activities to enhance the well-being of your clients. Bakit mahalaga na i-dentify mo ang type of business mo especially if you are starting from scratches? Mainly because, the types of services that you will provide will depend largely on the type of business na mapipili mo. Of course, the wider the scope of your services the larger the capital that you will be needing. So, kung purely massages lang ang i-o-offer ng business mo mas maliit ang capital as compared to a full-scale day spa or a wellness center (So, if you will be offering purely massages it will have a lesser capitalization required as compared to a full scale spa or wellness center).
Secondly, after identifying the type of business that you will be getting into, you have to know the government regulation regarding putting up a spa, massage clinic/ center or wellness center. Directly or indirectly man, you have to know the regulations of the Department of Health (DOH); also the regulations of the Department of Tourism (DOT); Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); and if you are putting up a spa under a corporation, eh di isama mo na rin ang Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plus, don’t forget your local government office or mayor’s office, wherever your establishment will be located.
I will give you a concrete example, kung gusto mong magtayo ng spa, (some) of the minimum standard requirements in operating a spa establishment in the Philippines according to the revised rules and regulations of the Department of Tourism (DOT), would include, but is not limited to:
1. The location should be safe, reputable and conducive to relaxation.
2. There should be a reception center attended by qualified and trained staff with a lounge area commensurate with the size of the spa.
3. There should be clean and separate washroom areas for male and female clients.
4. The spa should be able to provide: different types of massages, steam, sauna, water baths and other spa treatments.
5. Locker and treatment rooms should be separate for male and female clients.
6. There should be suitable facilities and provisions for the disabled, a well-stocked first aid cabinet, an employees’ lounge, backroom operations, adequate supply of linens, towels and garments, etc.
7. Staff should be trained by internationally recognized institutions or associations; shall be well-groomed, with proper attire and clean.
So, there you got a glimpse already of DOT’s requirements. Alamin mo rin ang requirements ng iba’t-ibang ahensiya ng ating gobyerno (you should also know other government requirements), like the Department of Health, and other governing bodies, as what I have mentioned above.
Third, you have to create your business plan. Nung una (Before), kahit walang business plan okay lang mag start ng business parang before kahit hindi ka nakatapos ng pag-aaral madaling kumuha ng trabaho- not anymore, especially nowadays that it is more difficult earning money. Kaya as much as possible, dapat talaga gumawa ka ng business plan. Ika nga, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you have partners, sit down with your partners and if you do not have any experience in spa management and operations, sit down together with a spa consultant. The business plan should answer a lot of questions including your expected capitalization, location, marketing, your return of investment, break-even, and a whole lot of things - especially about financials etc. Your business plan should have a very strong marketing plan. Also, you as an owner or operator should be able to read the numbers. Alamin mong mabuti yung pre-operations na gastusin (Know how much you need even before you operate), yung ROI mo kung kelan, atbp. Then after your business plan is finished, have this re-checked by a lawyer and an accountant. This is to ensure that you are complying with legal laws as well as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). The accountant will also be able to identify numerical deficiencies ng business mo so you can adjust even before starting and shelling out your hard earned money for capitalization. One of the faults of new spa owners today, is that they invest largely in equipment and products without investing in their people, not so! You won’t go far pag ganun ang ginawa mo. It is not enough for you to train your people with skills and yet, they do not know how to take care of your clients/guests. Maling mali (Very wrong). So, I would really stress out that if you do not know how to operate and manage a spa, go to a spa consultant (even just for advise) or consider franchising. Of course, if you are considering a franchise, you have to investigate and do due diligence. You have a lot to consider also when you go into a franchising agreement, do not just buy a franchise and expect the mother company to do everything for you.
Marami din ang nagtatanong magkano ba talaga ang capital needed? In actual fact, hindi pwedeng masagot yan with a ball-park figure because it will depend on a host of factors like where is your location? Siyempre, if your spa is located in Timbuktu (for example lang) at i-co-compre mo yun sa Day spa in a mall eh di siyempre mas mahal ang capital mo sa mall. It will also depend kung malaki ba yung gusto mong facility like for example, gusto mo sa Timbuktu pero ang lawak naman ng gusto mong facility eh di parang nasa mall ka na rin. It will also depend on the construction costs but to be safe ang pinaka-maliit na home-based massage clinic ay gagastos ka rin ng 50,000 pesos. Hindi pa kasama dito ang operational cost ha…ito lang ay para maka pag start ka. Up to as much as millions and millions of pesos (yes, tama, milyon ang gastos kung full scale spa ang gusto mo). Meron ding nag papa franchise na spa that I have heard in the provinces na around 50,000 pesos pero wala silang support na ibibigay sa iyo after you sign their franchise agreement bibili ka lang sa kanila ng products and that is it. Meron ding branded facial and spa centers na gagastos ka anywhere from 3Million (in Philippine pesos) to around 10 Million. Depende sa iyo kung gusto mo ring mag franchise or what basta ang importante pag mag fra-franchise ka you know the stability of the company, the support they will give you during the operational years of your business, at iba pa.
Fourth, is to seek professional help:
Maaaring sabihin mo, “bakit ko pa kailangan ng professional help marunong naman ako?” (why do I need professional help, I can do it on my own) Examples, if you want to put up a website for your spa, contact a web developer/designer. Then since in step #3 you have contacted a spa and wellness consultant already who will guide you in your business idea. The spa consultant can recommend products, services and suitable materials for your concept. They will save you an enormous amount of money, time and effort by their professional advice. It is better to shell out a minimal amount for a spa consultant than shell out 100,000 pesos (approximately 2,000U$D) as your capital or even more without assurance of getting your profit back in the future. The spa and wellness operations and management consultant will be able to advice you on technical things and matters that only a professional would know. The spa consultant should be your trusted adviser. Then the spa consultant should meet your architect, interior designer or construction engineer or whoever is in charge of constructing your business establishment. I know that it is tempting to do everything yourself, but it is really best if you are doing more strategic and important things that only you can do. Kasi kung ikaw ang gagawa ng lahat (not unless if you are a spa consultant yourself, but even a spa consultant needs the help of a web designer, architect, etc. di ba?) mapapagod ka ng husto baka hindi pa nagsisimula ang spa mo eh lawit na dila mo. The architect should meet with your spa consultant because many architects do not have the operational expertise needed to design well-functioning, profitable spas. Hindi nila alam yung mga equipments na ilalagay at babagay sa theme ng spa mo so you have to sit down with both architect and spa consultant at the same time. Steer clear of architects with no spa experience because in the long run it might cost you more on delays in construction and repairs.
Then maybe you will ask me what then, is an ideal spa consultant? Look for experience, expertise and personality. A spa consultant should be completely objective and should not only be a retailer or an extension of a product house or equipment manufacturer, as those ‘consultants’ are only interested in selling their goods and won’t necessarily offer what is best for the project. If you look at the most successful spas, you will observe that they do have a team of trusted advisors in place. So don’t get stuck doing everything yourself. Leave the professionals to do their job and pay them for it. Find a spa consultant who possess real knowledge and understanding of the industry at large, including, but not limited to, customer service, operations, design, architecture, engineering, FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment), products, human resources or staffing and staff requirements, technical delivery of treatments and services, marketing, advertising, promotions, public relations and management.
If you look at the most successful spas, you will observe that they do have a team of trusted advisors in place. So don’t get stuck doing everything yourself. Leave the professionals to do their job and pay them for it.
Fifth, although this should already been laid out in your business plan, you should try services for yourself. Ito ang pinaka masarap at favorite kong part. Scout and try your competitors in your location. This means most, if not all, competitors within 15 miles or 25 kilometers from your location. Try their services, observe the cleanliness, how the staff treats you, the ambiance, what you like and don’t like about their services, etc. This is also the time to ask questions at the reception area like what are their packages and programs, do they accommodate group scheduling, how long will be the treatment, the price, etc. Be very observant and take mental notes of your experience with them. Every time na lalabas ka sa spa, massage or wellness center nila- write it all down in a notebook. This will give you a glimpse of their strong and weak points as well as their operations.
Sixth, by this time, you should have completed your business plan and should be starting out your pre-opening marketing together with training of your staff. Your staff should be trained on both: their skills/technical training and their client services and referral building. If you decide to hire a trainer for their technical skills on massage, facials, body treatments, etc. marami tayong magagaling na trainers especially sa massage. The resource book on massage, spa and wellness has the most comprehensive list of training centers in the Philippines and abroad. You might be asking, how much is the training? Training period will be dependent on the number of services that you will offer: the more services that you will include in your menu the longer will be your training will result in a higher cost for training. After this, train your staff in marketing, advertising, promotions, public relations and client care. Especially if you really do not know how the system works. Marketing is not just ads, flyers and posters. Hindi sapat ang mga ito (these are not enough). One of the most important but often neglected aspect is training staff regarding decorum and proper client handling. However skilled your staff is- if the service is bad, if they don’t know how to communicate with clients or they don’t ask for another appointment, wala rin. In short, if they don’t ask, they don’t get. So, it is very important that your staff should also be trained on things that would make your clients come back for more. Your people represent you, they are your backbone and clients are your bread and butter. Be sure to train your staff in making your clients remember about their experience, how they felt and making them addicted to the experience. Your spa consultant will guide you through this.
Since we are in the topic of how to open or start a spa, massage clinic and wellness center, I would like to stress that although this is a helpful guide, this is nowhere near being complete and perfect. So, the seventh step before you open your spa, massage and wellness center (in the Philippines), is be prepared for glitches, bumps and turns along the way. If you have done your part and what I have told you, you would have seen ups and downs along the way, be more prepared and creative to solve the problem and at least by doing so, you would have reduced your risk and eliminated possible big problems that would have come along the way.
A list of training centers, magazines, publications, books and literatures both local and international are all available in the book, “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource Guide and Career Book”. You can order it online via http://www.amazon.com/ or for local Philippine orders, email yunesa@yahoo.com. If you are looking for a career opportunity, not just a job in the spa, massage therapy and wellness industry, this book is a must read.
This article is written by: Eunice Estipona a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker and lecturer. One of her advocacies is to make healing and information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness accessible and affordable to everyone. If you are serious about turning your business or practice around, making the right decisions, getting an unbiased opinion and knowing where to get help, for lectures and other concerns she can be contacted at yunesa@yahoo.com or +639184745685. To find out how she can help you take your business to the next level, visit her site at http://www.meetup.com/philippinemassagetherapy
These along with hundreds of resources found locally and abroad are contained in “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource and Career Book”, the first book of resource information to know more about the Spa, Massage and Wellness Industry in the Philippines and other countries including the United States, Australia and other Asian countries. You can view, read, download and print for FREE the book’s summary at this link http://www.scribd.com/doc/6425282/About-the-Book-Spa-Massage-and-Wellness-Resource-Guide-and-Career-Book
If you are a spa, massage therapy and wellness information seeker the resources contained in the book for you. This book is a collection of data and valuable information regarding the spa and massage industry in a global perspective with a focus on the Philippines. Her advocacy in writing the book is to make “unbiased” information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness resources and career, accessible and affordable for everyone. If you are considering a career in the massage, spa and wellness industry, this book will prepare you and give you a glimpse of what it is like, the preparation you need to take: emotionally, intellectually and financially. In this book, you will learn more details in the spa and massage field and the possible paths you can take. You will also learn about local and international training programs offered and numerous employment possibilities. Giving you much needed information at your fingertips. You can order it from http://www.amazon.com/ or for local Philippine residents, you can email and get in touch with Eunice at yunesa@yahoo.com.
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(WITH EMPHASIS ON PHILIPPINE SETTING)
by Eunice
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For several years now, a lot of people are asking me about how to start and what are the steps to make before starting their own spa, massage center or wellness center. I will give you seven (incidentally, my favorite number) MUST and NEEDED major steps in order for you to be well-prepared in starting your own spa, massage or wellness center BEFORE, and I would like to stress, BEFORE you start your own spa, massage clinic or wellness center. Although not step-by-step and dogmatic, this article will approach the issue in contemporary style and focus on the major things that you should be doing before opening or starting the business.
The first and foremost step is for you to identify what type of business will you be engaging in. Remember, that starting a business is like accepting a marriage proposal; you should know what you are getting into. Here in the Philippines, there is a saying that goes “hindi yan parang kanin na isusubo na kapag napaso ay iluluwa” let us apply that in a business situation, in this field, even if it is profitable… it is difficult, it will not be easy, and definitely not a walk in the park, whoever said it was di ba? Personally, ask yourself and be able to answer the following questions: Are you putting up a massage center? A spa or a wellness center? Let us differentiate the three. A massage center focuses only on massage or bodywork therapies. Purely, massages lang ang i-o-offer mo. A spa on the other hand is a place where you can get spa treatments aside from massage. Siyempre kasama na dito ang facials and body treatments. Kung spa ang gusto mong itayo, then identify what type of spa ba ang itatayo mo? Will it be a hotel/resort spa, medical spa, club spa, cruise ship spa, airport spa, destination spa, atbp. or the most common, the day spa or sometimes referred to as a spa-lon or a combination of a spa and a salon. A wellness center is a lot more broad than a spa kasi ang wellness center ay nag-o-offer ng all of the things that I mentioned plus you also offer either fitness and exercise regimens, yoga, music therapy and other activities to enhance the well-being of your clients. Bakit mahalaga na i-dentify mo ang type of business mo especially if you are starting from scratches? Mainly because, the types of services that you will provide will depend largely on the type of business na mapipili mo. Of course, the wider the scope of your services the larger the capital that you will be needing. So, kung purely massages lang ang i-o-offer ng business mo mas maliit ang capital as compared to a full-scale day spa or a wellness center (So, if you will be offering purely massages it will have a lesser capitalization required as compared to a full scale spa or wellness center).
Secondly, after identifying the type of business that you will be getting into, you have to know the government regulation regarding putting up a spa, massage clinic/ center or wellness center. Directly or indirectly man, you have to know the regulations of the Department of Health (DOH); also the regulations of the Department of Tourism (DOT); Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); and if you are putting up a spa under a corporation, eh di isama mo na rin ang Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plus, don’t forget your local government office or mayor’s office, wherever your establishment will be located.
I will give you a concrete example, kung gusto mong magtayo ng spa, (some) of the minimum standard requirements in operating a spa establishment in the Philippines according to the revised rules and regulations of the Department of Tourism (DOT), would include, but is not limited to:
1. The location should be safe, reputable and conducive to relaxation.
2. There should be a reception center attended by qualified and trained staff with a lounge area commensurate with the size of the spa.
3. There should be clean and separate washroom areas for male and female clients.
4. The spa should be able to provide: different types of massages, steam, sauna, water baths and other spa treatments.
5. Locker and treatment rooms should be separate for male and female clients.
6. There should be suitable facilities and provisions for the disabled, a well-stocked first aid cabinet, an employees’ lounge, backroom operations, adequate supply of linens, towels and garments, etc.
7. Staff should be trained by internationally recognized institutions or associations; shall be well-groomed, with proper attire and clean.
So, there you got a glimpse already of DOT’s requirements. Alamin mo rin ang requirements ng iba’t-ibang ahensiya ng ating gobyerno (you should also know other government requirements), like the Department of Health, and other governing bodies, as what I have mentioned above.
Third, you have to create your business plan. Nung una (Before), kahit walang business plan okay lang mag start ng business parang before kahit hindi ka nakatapos ng pag-aaral madaling kumuha ng trabaho- not anymore, especially nowadays that it is more difficult earning money. Kaya as much as possible, dapat talaga gumawa ka ng business plan. Ika nga, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you have partners, sit down with your partners and if you do not have any experience in spa management and operations, sit down together with a spa consultant. The business plan should answer a lot of questions including your expected capitalization, location, marketing, your return of investment, break-even, and a whole lot of things - especially about financials etc. Your business plan should have a very strong marketing plan. Also, you as an owner or operator should be able to read the numbers. Alamin mong mabuti yung pre-operations na gastusin (Know how much you need even before you operate), yung ROI mo kung kelan, atbp. Then after your business plan is finished, have this re-checked by a lawyer and an accountant. This is to ensure that you are complying with legal laws as well as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). The accountant will also be able to identify numerical deficiencies ng business mo so you can adjust even before starting and shelling out your hard earned money for capitalization. One of the faults of new spa owners today, is that they invest largely in equipment and products without investing in their people, not so! You won’t go far pag ganun ang ginawa mo. It is not enough for you to train your people with skills and yet, they do not know how to take care of your clients/guests. Maling mali (Very wrong). So, I would really stress out that if you do not know how to operate and manage a spa, go to a spa consultant (even just for advise) or consider franchising. Of course, if you are considering a franchise, you have to investigate and do due diligence. You have a lot to consider also when you go into a franchising agreement, do not just buy a franchise and expect the mother company to do everything for you.
Marami din ang nagtatanong magkano ba talaga ang capital needed? In actual fact, hindi pwedeng masagot yan with a ball-park figure because it will depend on a host of factors like where is your location? Siyempre, if your spa is located in Timbuktu (for example lang) at i-co-compre mo yun sa Day spa in a mall eh di siyempre mas mahal ang capital mo sa mall. It will also depend kung malaki ba yung gusto mong facility like for example, gusto mo sa Timbuktu pero ang lawak naman ng gusto mong facility eh di parang nasa mall ka na rin. It will also depend on the construction costs but to be safe ang pinaka-maliit na home-based massage clinic ay gagastos ka rin ng 50,000 pesos. Hindi pa kasama dito ang operational cost ha…ito lang ay para maka pag start ka. Up to as much as millions and millions of pesos (yes, tama, milyon ang gastos kung full scale spa ang gusto mo). Meron ding nag papa franchise na spa that I have heard in the provinces na around 50,000 pesos pero wala silang support na ibibigay sa iyo after you sign their franchise agreement bibili ka lang sa kanila ng products and that is it. Meron ding branded facial and spa centers na gagastos ka anywhere from 3Million (in Philippine pesos) to around 10 Million. Depende sa iyo kung gusto mo ring mag franchise or what basta ang importante pag mag fra-franchise ka you know the stability of the company, the support they will give you during the operational years of your business, at iba pa.
Fourth, is to seek professional help:
Maaaring sabihin mo, “bakit ko pa kailangan ng professional help marunong naman ako?” (why do I need professional help, I can do it on my own) Examples, if you want to put up a website for your spa, contact a web developer/designer. Then since in step #3 you have contacted a spa and wellness consultant already who will guide you in your business idea. The spa consultant can recommend products, services and suitable materials for your concept. They will save you an enormous amount of money, time and effort by their professional advice. It is better to shell out a minimal amount for a spa consultant than shell out 100,000 pesos (approximately 2,000U$D) as your capital or even more without assurance of getting your profit back in the future. The spa and wellness operations and management consultant will be able to advice you on technical things and matters that only a professional would know. The spa consultant should be your trusted adviser. Then the spa consultant should meet your architect, interior designer or construction engineer or whoever is in charge of constructing your business establishment. I know that it is tempting to do everything yourself, but it is really best if you are doing more strategic and important things that only you can do. Kasi kung ikaw ang gagawa ng lahat (not unless if you are a spa consultant yourself, but even a spa consultant needs the help of a web designer, architect, etc. di ba?) mapapagod ka ng husto baka hindi pa nagsisimula ang spa mo eh lawit na dila mo. The architect should meet with your spa consultant because many architects do not have the operational expertise needed to design well-functioning, profitable spas. Hindi nila alam yung mga equipments na ilalagay at babagay sa theme ng spa mo so you have to sit down with both architect and spa consultant at the same time. Steer clear of architects with no spa experience because in the long run it might cost you more on delays in construction and repairs.
Then maybe you will ask me what then, is an ideal spa consultant? Look for experience, expertise and personality. A spa consultant should be completely objective and should not only be a retailer or an extension of a product house or equipment manufacturer, as those ‘consultants’ are only interested in selling their goods and won’t necessarily offer what is best for the project. If you look at the most successful spas, you will observe that they do have a team of trusted advisors in place. So don’t get stuck doing everything yourself. Leave the professionals to do their job and pay them for it. Find a spa consultant who possess real knowledge and understanding of the industry at large, including, but not limited to, customer service, operations, design, architecture, engineering, FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment), products, human resources or staffing and staff requirements, technical delivery of treatments and services, marketing, advertising, promotions, public relations and management.
If you look at the most successful spas, you will observe that they do have a team of trusted advisors in place. So don’t get stuck doing everything yourself. Leave the professionals to do their job and pay them for it.
Fifth, although this should already been laid out in your business plan, you should try services for yourself. Ito ang pinaka masarap at favorite kong part. Scout and try your competitors in your location. This means most, if not all, competitors within 15 miles or 25 kilometers from your location. Try their services, observe the cleanliness, how the staff treats you, the ambiance, what you like and don’t like about their services, etc. This is also the time to ask questions at the reception area like what are their packages and programs, do they accommodate group scheduling, how long will be the treatment, the price, etc. Be very observant and take mental notes of your experience with them. Every time na lalabas ka sa spa, massage or wellness center nila- write it all down in a notebook. This will give you a glimpse of their strong and weak points as well as their operations.
Sixth, by this time, you should have completed your business plan and should be starting out your pre-opening marketing together with training of your staff. Your staff should be trained on both: their skills/technical training and their client services and referral building. If you decide to hire a trainer for their technical skills on massage, facials, body treatments, etc. marami tayong magagaling na trainers especially sa massage. The resource book on massage, spa and wellness has the most comprehensive list of training centers in the Philippines and abroad. You might be asking, how much is the training? Training period will be dependent on the number of services that you will offer: the more services that you will include in your menu the longer will be your training will result in a higher cost for training. After this, train your staff in marketing, advertising, promotions, public relations and client care. Especially if you really do not know how the system works. Marketing is not just ads, flyers and posters. Hindi sapat ang mga ito (these are not enough). One of the most important but often neglected aspect is training staff regarding decorum and proper client handling. However skilled your staff is- if the service is bad, if they don’t know how to communicate with clients or they don’t ask for another appointment, wala rin. In short, if they don’t ask, they don’t get. So, it is very important that your staff should also be trained on things that would make your clients come back for more. Your people represent you, they are your backbone and clients are your bread and butter. Be sure to train your staff in making your clients remember about their experience, how they felt and making them addicted to the experience. Your spa consultant will guide you through this.
Since we are in the topic of how to open or start a spa, massage clinic and wellness center, I would like to stress that although this is a helpful guide, this is nowhere near being complete and perfect. So, the seventh step before you open your spa, massage and wellness center (in the Philippines), is be prepared for glitches, bumps and turns along the way. If you have done your part and what I have told you, you would have seen ups and downs along the way, be more prepared and creative to solve the problem and at least by doing so, you would have reduced your risk and eliminated possible big problems that would have come along the way.
A list of training centers, magazines, publications, books and literatures both local and international are all available in the book, “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource Guide and Career Book”. You can order it online via http://www.amazon.com/ or for local Philippine orders, email yunesa@yahoo.com. If you are looking for a career opportunity, not just a job in the spa, massage therapy and wellness industry, this book is a must read.
This article is written by: Eunice Estipona a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker and lecturer. One of her advocacies is to make healing and information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness accessible and affordable to everyone. If you are serious about turning your business or practice around, making the right decisions, getting an unbiased opinion and knowing where to get help, for lectures and other concerns she can be contacted at yunesa@yahoo.com or +639184745685. To find out how she can help you take your business to the next level, visit her site at http://www.meetup.com/philippinemassagetherapy
These along with hundreds of resources found locally and abroad are contained in “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource and Career Book”, the first book of resource information to know more about the Spa, Massage and Wellness Industry in the Philippines and other countries including the United States, Australia and other Asian countries. You can view, read, download and print for FREE the book’s summary at this link http://www.scribd.com/doc/6425282/About-the-Book-Spa-Massage-and-Wellness-Resource-Guide-and-Career-Book
If you are a spa, massage therapy and wellness information seeker the resources contained in the book for you. This book is a collection of data and valuable information regarding the spa and massage industry in a global perspective with a focus on the Philippines. Her advocacy in writing the book is to make “unbiased” information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness resources and career, accessible and affordable for everyone. If you are considering a career in the massage, spa and wellness industry, this book will prepare you and give you a glimpse of what it is like, the preparation you need to take: emotionally, intellectually and financially. In this book, you will learn more details in the spa and massage field and the possible paths you can take. You will also learn about local and international training programs offered and numerous employment possibilities. Giving you much needed information at your fingertips. You can order it from http://www.amazon.com/ or for local Philippine residents, you can email and get in touch with Eunice at yunesa@yahoo.com.
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A Wee-Bit of Philippine Indigenous Therapies (with a Focus on Hilot)
A WEE-BIT OF PHILIPPINE INDIGENOUS THERAPIES
WITH A FOCUS ON “HILOT”
By Eunice
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INDIGENOUS (Än-dÄj'É™-nÉ™s, adj.) denotes a cultural, social or organizational characteristic that differentiates a certain region to some degree by surrounding populations and dominant culture. Other terms include: intrinsic and innate. Something that is unique and specific to that culture. After defining indigenous, do you think our beloved country, the Philippines has something to offer? A few perhaps? Or a lot? As usual, this article is presented in a contemporary non-dogmatic style to address mainly the inquiring public, the practitioners and spa, massage clinic and wellness center owners and anyone who wishes to know more about the uniqueness of hilot and other Philippine therapies.
The Philippines will definitely not lag behind as with its 7,100 islands cannot be limited to just a few indigenous therapies. As the islands have specific therapies, so does each country. Specific therapies have been pigeon-holed to an individual culture. So when we mention a therapy, it will also connote a specific nationality, region or cultural heritage. As an exercise, let us match the following therapies to their specific country or origin. Let us see if you can recognize some:
Lomi-Lomi Hawaii
Shiatsu Japan
Reflexology China/Egypt/Old World
Thai massage Thailand
Eh ito? Swedish massage Sweden
Ngek! The last entry about Swedish Massage coming from Sweden is a common misnomer, there is no Swedish massage in Sweden, because they call it Classic or Classical massage and if it were to be associated with any country it should be referred to as “Dutch massage”, the non-Swedish origin of Swedish massage (quoted from Terry Mc Dermott). But we are not here to discuss the origins of these massage therapies. I just gave you enough examples to show you that a particular country or region can be known for an indigenous therapy. Ibig sabihin a therapy that is uniquely found in a specific locality, sa atin ba meron? Of course, last but not the least our very own Hilot from the Pearl of the Orient, the Islands of the Philippines. My beloved country, the home of unsung heroes and what most expatriates would consider the best place to retire in Asia.
Pagusapan muna natin ang Hilot. Isang indigenous therapy ng Pilipinas. When we say Hilot anong unang-unang pumapasok sa isip mo? Hmmm……si Mang Kepweng? Ang Banahaw? Masahe? O si JR Siaboc sa kanta niyang “Hilot”?
We have to accept that the diversity of each region also adds up to the diversity of hilot. “Hilot” has no one-word English counterpart. At least, nothing that I have researched for nor can think of. Kung meron man po, please let me know. What am I arriving at? Sa word pa lang na hilot, wala na itong katumbas sa ibang lenguahe. Even the Philippine dialects have different translations of Hilot. In Botoc, it is known as “aplos”. In Pangasinan, it is known as “kemkem”. In Bukidnon, it is known as “hagud”. In Ilocos, Zambales and Pampanga it is known as “ilut” or “ilot”. Whatever the word is, “Hilot” is a Filipino traditional healing method or the Science of Filipino healing arts. Hilot was also nominated as the Spa treatment of the year in 2005. Hilot has been in existence even before the Spaniards came. Needless to say, we have to accept our regional diversity. Anong pong ibig kong sabihin? We have two schools of thought regarding the use of hilot: one as a traditional healing therapy and the other for relaxation. For example, a “hilot” practitioner in one locality may practice different techniques than a hilot practitioner in another locality. We will touch on the methodologies and how some Hilots practice their craft later. If we were to define hilot, there is no one rigid definition of hilot and how to perform hilot. Even the word “hilot” means either the verb hilot or a noun that refers to a practitioner of hilot. Example, Hilot (noun) Ikang (a fictitious name) may start her therapy session on the head while Hilot Ambo would start on the client’s back. Who would dare say that any of these practices are incorrect? Should Hilot be rigid? We have to accept that traditionally, hilot is practiced through folk medicine and thus cannot be placed in a box. Some principles can be explained by Science and some we just have to accept that even in Hilot, some questions in this world can never be answered by a finite mind. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na hindi effective ang hilot. Hindi porke hindi natin mai-explain ang hilot ay hindi na tayo maniniwala sa efficacy nito. For example, hindi ibig sabihin na porke hindi natin maipaliwanag ang pag-ibig, ay hindi na tayo maniniwala na wala ngang pag-ibig. Ganun din sa hilot. There maybe a few practices that cannot be explained by Science, but it doesn’t mean it is not effective.
The “Hilot” principle is traditionally validated. Hilot is not based on strokes and techniques but based on strokes with principles, kaya huwag kang umasa na ang isang hilot sa Ilocos Norte ay kapareho ng isang pag-practice ng hilot sa Visayas region. Although, they have similarities, they also have differences.
Sino ba itong ating mga Manghihilot? Manghihilots or Hilots are Filipino traditional healers based in communities who deliver health services. During the Spaniards and American era this was largely ignored and suppressed. The cost of a consultation is free or voluntary. Bakit nga ba walang mayayaman na Hilot? Because our old manghihilots before believe that it lessens the “Hilot’s” healing powers. Noong araw, hindi pumupunta ang isang tao sa isang Manghihilot kung wala siyang nararamdaman. Therefore as doctors have specializations, hilots also have their own specialty. Common categories of hilots: arbolarios (folk doctors), herbalist (manganganga or arbolaryo or herbolaryo), obstetrician (partera, nagpapa anak or comadrona). Siyempre as we have evolved into modern Science naging less and less ang pag depende natin sa Hilot.
What then is unique about Hilot? If it isn’t the technique? As I quote Engr./Dr. Babiano Fajardo, “the uniqueness of Hilot embodies the sincerity, respect, understanding, discipline and service to the community and nature.” So does this mean walang karapatan ang sinuman na maging Hilot kung walang sincerity, respect, understanding and discipline? Plus service to the community and nature? Wow! This means “Hilot” is actually a healer’s lifestyle. It embodies the wholeness of a person practicing hilot.
If I were a client, what should I expect during a hilot session? Well marami, to name a few, Hilots may perform body scanning at the client’s back. Some of hilot’s diagnostic methodologies include: pulse reading, thermal diagnosis (hot and cold), phrenology/physiognomy, urine, skin and perspiration analysis. Some hilot practitioners apply warm strips of herbs or banana leaves before and after a massage. Most hilot practitioners use “coconut lana” or oil from coconut or use virgin coconut oil to lace these herbs which are then applied on the client’s skin. These leaves are naturally ionized they said and possess astringent and cleansing properties. Sometimes a client will also be asked to bathe (“banyos”) in a warm or lukewarm solution of guava leaves for 15 to 20 minutes before a hilot session. The guava leaves, especially the shoots, are boiled and while still hot placed in a container, normally a pail of water and then bathed by the client warm or lukewarm. There is also the practice of “oslob” or “suob”, this is the steam inhalation of dried aromatic herbs usually” Bayabas (guava), sambong, lemon grass in a basin for 5 to 10 minutes. Sometimes an arbolaryo will ask you to chew young guava leaves and swallowed to help in coagulation. If one has a fresh wound like during circumcision, the guava leaves can be masticated then applied externally to minimize bleeding. Herbs normally used during hilot are sambong, lagundi and tanglad. The oils used naman includes: lemon grass, ylang- ylang, peppermint and ginger.
Manghihilots or Hilots (the noun version) believe that everything is labeled hot or cold thus, the term “may lamig ka”. On a massage point of view, these are called “knots” or “nodules” which needs to be kneaded during a massage. These accumulate when the body is exposed to too much warmth then an exposure to coldness in temperature or may result from abrupt changes in temperature. Di ba in Science, any strenuous activity that makes us tired and sweaty pores open especially during a hot climate then when we expose ourselves in an air-conditioned room, the result of which is a disruption of the natural internal balance. So “Hilots” would warn parents to keep infants dry kasi malalamigan especially the bumbunan (or the anterior fontanelles). If you have sprain, you go to a “hilot” if you need to be kneaded, you also go to a hilot. There are certain
contraindications sa massage na pwede sa hilot meron din namang contraindicated sa hilot na pwede sa massage. To differentiate some methodologies of massage and hilot, in massage, generally, hindi pwedeng i-massage ang may sprain (sprain is contraindicated in massage, not in hilot). Sa hilot naman pwede. Sa massage (as thought by Western countries, you can take a bath after a massage but never in hilot) pwede naman maligo after a massage, pero sa authentic Hilot hindi pwede.
There are also several indigenous therapies, not only hilot to name a few: we have “Kolkolis” or “Dagdagay”, a foot massage originating from Mt. Province, Sagada, Tadian. Sometimes pine sticks are applied like drum sticks on the feet.
We also have “tapik kawayan” tapping of thin bamboo sticks used to release energy blockage. Thus, we have spas that offer a variation of this like the bamboo massage.
There are several publications authored by Filipinos and you might want to check these out: They are available either online, through local bookstores, organizations and associations, etc.
Aklat sa Paghihilot (Book of Remedial Massage)
By Victor Taruc Jauco
Alamin ang Ating Mga Halamang Gamot
By Julio Silverio (at Anvil Publishing in the Philippines)
Cosmetic Uses of Philippines Medicinal Herbs
By Dietmar Rummel
The Healing Hand of Hilot: Filipino Therapeutic Massage
By Cornelio Evangelista (on Amazon.com)
Healing Ourselves, a Guide to Creative Responses and Self-Reliant Medicine
By Julio P. Silverio
Healing Wonders of Water: Guide to effective hydrotherapy (Unknown Binding)
By Herminia de Guzman (on Amazon.com)
Healing Wonders of Herbs: Guide to the effective use of medicinal plants
By Herminia de Guzman (on Amazon.com)
Healing Wonders of Diet
By Blacenda Miranda Varosa, Godoy and David Ursula Varona
Hilot the Filipino Traditional Massage
By Doctor Jaime Galvez Tan
The Filipino Massage
Barrientos Technique Reflexopressure Aromassage
By Mavic Lao Barrientos
Health and Wellness Tourism
Regulation, Trends and Challenges
By Nancy Joan M. Javier, Ll.M. (on Amazon.com)
Hilot, Ang Aklat
By Engr. Babiano Fajardo
Available at ATHAG or the Association of Traditional Health Aid Givers, Inc.
History of Philippine Medicine and the PMA
Conrado S. Dayrit, Perla Dizon Santos-Ocampo and Eduardo de la Cruz
The Home Spa Recipe
By Melissa Pizana-Cruz
Healing Ourselves
By Jake G. Tan (at Anvil Publishing in the Philippines)
Forever Young
By Cory Quirino (at Anvil Publishing in the Philippines)
Magicians of God: Faith Healers in the Philippines and Around the World
By Jaime Licauco (on Amazon.com) (at Anvil Publishing in the Philippines)
A list of training centers, magazines, publications, books and literatures both local and international are all available in the book, “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource Guide and Career Book”. You can order it online via www.Amazon.com or for local Philippine orders, email yunesa@yahoo.com. If you are looking for a career opportunity, not just a job in the spa, massage therapy and wellness industry, this book is a must read.
This article is written by: Eunice Estipona a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker and lecturer. One of her advocacies is to make healing and information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness accessible and affordable to everyone. If you are serious about turning your business or practice around, making the right decisions, getting an unbiased opinion and knowing where to get help, for lectures and other concerns she can be contacted at yunesa@yahoo.com or +639184745685. To find out how she can help you take your business to the next level, visit her site at http://www.meetup.com/philippinemassagetherapy
These along with hundreds of resources found locally and abroad are contained in “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource and Career Book”, the first book of resource information to know more about the Spa, Massage and Wellness Industry in the Philippines and other countries including the United States, Australia and other Asian countries. You can view, read, download and print for FREE the book’s summary at this link http://www.scribd.com/doc/6425282/About-the-Book-Spa-Massage-and-Wellness-Resource-Guide-and-Career-Book
If you are a spa, massage therapy and wellness information seeker the resources contained in the book for you. This book is a collection of data and valuable information regarding the spa and massage industry in a global perspective with a focus on the Philippines. Her advocacy in writing the book is to make “unbiased” information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness resources and career, accessible and affordable for everyone. If you are considering a career in the massage, spa and wellness industry, this book will prepare you and give you a glimpse of what it is like, the preparation you need to take: emotionally, intellectually and financially. In this book, you will learn more details in the spa and massage field and the possible paths you can take. You will also learn about local and international training programs offered and numerous employment possibilities. Giving you much needed information at your fingertips. You can order it from www.Amazon.com or for local Philippine residents, you can email and get in touch with Eunice at yunesa@yahoo.com.
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WITH A FOCUS ON “HILOT”
By Eunice
yunesa@yahoo.com
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INDIGENOUS (Än-dÄj'É™-nÉ™s, adj.) denotes a cultural, social or organizational characteristic that differentiates a certain region to some degree by surrounding populations and dominant culture. Other terms include: intrinsic and innate. Something that is unique and specific to that culture. After defining indigenous, do you think our beloved country, the Philippines has something to offer? A few perhaps? Or a lot? As usual, this article is presented in a contemporary non-dogmatic style to address mainly the inquiring public, the practitioners and spa, massage clinic and wellness center owners and anyone who wishes to know more about the uniqueness of hilot and other Philippine therapies.
The Philippines will definitely not lag behind as with its 7,100 islands cannot be limited to just a few indigenous therapies. As the islands have specific therapies, so does each country. Specific therapies have been pigeon-holed to an individual culture. So when we mention a therapy, it will also connote a specific nationality, region or cultural heritage. As an exercise, let us match the following therapies to their specific country or origin. Let us see if you can recognize some:
Lomi-Lomi Hawaii
Shiatsu Japan
Reflexology China/Egypt/Old World
Thai massage Thailand
Eh ito? Swedish massage Sweden
Ngek! The last entry about Swedish Massage coming from Sweden is a common misnomer, there is no Swedish massage in Sweden, because they call it Classic or Classical massage and if it were to be associated with any country it should be referred to as “Dutch massage”, the non-Swedish origin of Swedish massage (quoted from Terry Mc Dermott). But we are not here to discuss the origins of these massage therapies. I just gave you enough examples to show you that a particular country or region can be known for an indigenous therapy. Ibig sabihin a therapy that is uniquely found in a specific locality, sa atin ba meron? Of course, last but not the least our very own Hilot from the Pearl of the Orient, the Islands of the Philippines. My beloved country, the home of unsung heroes and what most expatriates would consider the best place to retire in Asia.
Pagusapan muna natin ang Hilot. Isang indigenous therapy ng Pilipinas. When we say Hilot anong unang-unang pumapasok sa isip mo? Hmmm……si Mang Kepweng? Ang Banahaw? Masahe? O si JR Siaboc sa kanta niyang “Hilot”?
We have to accept that the diversity of each region also adds up to the diversity of hilot. “Hilot” has no one-word English counterpart. At least, nothing that I have researched for nor can think of. Kung meron man po, please let me know. What am I arriving at? Sa word pa lang na hilot, wala na itong katumbas sa ibang lenguahe. Even the Philippine dialects have different translations of Hilot. In Botoc, it is known as “aplos”. In Pangasinan, it is known as “kemkem”. In Bukidnon, it is known as “hagud”. In Ilocos, Zambales and Pampanga it is known as “ilut” or “ilot”. Whatever the word is, “Hilot” is a Filipino traditional healing method or the Science of Filipino healing arts. Hilot was also nominated as the Spa treatment of the year in 2005. Hilot has been in existence even before the Spaniards came. Needless to say, we have to accept our regional diversity. Anong pong ibig kong sabihin? We have two schools of thought regarding the use of hilot: one as a traditional healing therapy and the other for relaxation. For example, a “hilot” practitioner in one locality may practice different techniques than a hilot practitioner in another locality. We will touch on the methodologies and how some Hilots practice their craft later. If we were to define hilot, there is no one rigid definition of hilot and how to perform hilot. Even the word “hilot” means either the verb hilot or a noun that refers to a practitioner of hilot. Example, Hilot (noun) Ikang (a fictitious name) may start her therapy session on the head while Hilot Ambo would start on the client’s back. Who would dare say that any of these practices are incorrect? Should Hilot be rigid? We have to accept that traditionally, hilot is practiced through folk medicine and thus cannot be placed in a box. Some principles can be explained by Science and some we just have to accept that even in Hilot, some questions in this world can never be answered by a finite mind. Pero hindi ibig sabihin na hindi effective ang hilot. Hindi porke hindi natin mai-explain ang hilot ay hindi na tayo maniniwala sa efficacy nito. For example, hindi ibig sabihin na porke hindi natin maipaliwanag ang pag-ibig, ay hindi na tayo maniniwala na wala ngang pag-ibig. Ganun din sa hilot. There maybe a few practices that cannot be explained by Science, but it doesn’t mean it is not effective.
The “Hilot” principle is traditionally validated. Hilot is not based on strokes and techniques but based on strokes with principles, kaya huwag kang umasa na ang isang hilot sa Ilocos Norte ay kapareho ng isang pag-practice ng hilot sa Visayas region. Although, they have similarities, they also have differences.
Sino ba itong ating mga Manghihilot? Manghihilots or Hilots are Filipino traditional healers based in communities who deliver health services. During the Spaniards and American era this was largely ignored and suppressed. The cost of a consultation is free or voluntary. Bakit nga ba walang mayayaman na Hilot? Because our old manghihilots before believe that it lessens the “Hilot’s” healing powers. Noong araw, hindi pumupunta ang isang tao sa isang Manghihilot kung wala siyang nararamdaman. Therefore as doctors have specializations, hilots also have their own specialty. Common categories of hilots: arbolarios (folk doctors), herbalist (manganganga or arbolaryo or herbolaryo), obstetrician (partera, nagpapa anak or comadrona). Siyempre as we have evolved into modern Science naging less and less ang pag depende natin sa Hilot.
What then is unique about Hilot? If it isn’t the technique? As I quote Engr./Dr. Babiano Fajardo, “the uniqueness of Hilot embodies the sincerity, respect, understanding, discipline and service to the community and nature.” So does this mean walang karapatan ang sinuman na maging Hilot kung walang sincerity, respect, understanding and discipline? Plus service to the community and nature? Wow! This means “Hilot” is actually a healer’s lifestyle. It embodies the wholeness of a person practicing hilot.
If I were a client, what should I expect during a hilot session? Well marami, to name a few, Hilots may perform body scanning at the client’s back. Some of hilot’s diagnostic methodologies include: pulse reading, thermal diagnosis (hot and cold), phrenology/physiognomy, urine, skin and perspiration analysis. Some hilot practitioners apply warm strips of herbs or banana leaves before and after a massage. Most hilot practitioners use “coconut lana” or oil from coconut or use virgin coconut oil to lace these herbs which are then applied on the client’s skin. These leaves are naturally ionized they said and possess astringent and cleansing properties. Sometimes a client will also be asked to bathe (“banyos”) in a warm or lukewarm solution of guava leaves for 15 to 20 minutes before a hilot session. The guava leaves, especially the shoots, are boiled and while still hot placed in a container, normally a pail of water and then bathed by the client warm or lukewarm. There is also the practice of “oslob” or “suob”, this is the steam inhalation of dried aromatic herbs usually” Bayabas (guava), sambong, lemon grass in a basin for 5 to 10 minutes. Sometimes an arbolaryo will ask you to chew young guava leaves and swallowed to help in coagulation. If one has a fresh wound like during circumcision, the guava leaves can be masticated then applied externally to minimize bleeding. Herbs normally used during hilot are sambong, lagundi and tanglad. The oils used naman includes: lemon grass, ylang- ylang, peppermint and ginger.
Manghihilots or Hilots (the noun version) believe that everything is labeled hot or cold thus, the term “may lamig ka”. On a massage point of view, these are called “knots” or “nodules” which needs to be kneaded during a massage. These accumulate when the body is exposed to too much warmth then an exposure to coldness in temperature or may result from abrupt changes in temperature. Di ba in Science, any strenuous activity that makes us tired and sweaty pores open especially during a hot climate then when we expose ourselves in an air-conditioned room, the result of which is a disruption of the natural internal balance. So “Hilots” would warn parents to keep infants dry kasi malalamigan especially the bumbunan (or the anterior fontanelles). If you have sprain, you go to a “hilot” if you need to be kneaded, you also go to a hilot. There are certain
contraindications sa massage na pwede sa hilot meron din namang contraindicated sa hilot na pwede sa massage. To differentiate some methodologies of massage and hilot, in massage, generally, hindi pwedeng i-massage ang may sprain (sprain is contraindicated in massage, not in hilot). Sa hilot naman pwede. Sa massage (as thought by Western countries, you can take a bath after a massage but never in hilot) pwede naman maligo after a massage, pero sa authentic Hilot hindi pwede.
There are also several indigenous therapies, not only hilot to name a few: we have “Kolkolis” or “Dagdagay”, a foot massage originating from Mt. Province, Sagada, Tadian. Sometimes pine sticks are applied like drum sticks on the feet.
We also have “tapik kawayan” tapping of thin bamboo sticks used to release energy blockage. Thus, we have spas that offer a variation of this like the bamboo massage.
There are several publications authored by Filipinos and you might want to check these out: They are available either online, through local bookstores, organizations and associations, etc.
Aklat sa Paghihilot (Book of Remedial Massage)
By Victor Taruc Jauco
Alamin ang Ating Mga Halamang Gamot
By Julio Silverio (at Anvil Publishing in the Philippines)
Cosmetic Uses of Philippines Medicinal Herbs
By Dietmar Rummel
The Healing Hand of Hilot: Filipino Therapeutic Massage
By Cornelio Evangelista (on Amazon.com)
Healing Ourselves, a Guide to Creative Responses and Self-Reliant Medicine
By Julio P. Silverio
Healing Wonders of Water: Guide to effective hydrotherapy (Unknown Binding)
By Herminia de Guzman (on Amazon.com)
Healing Wonders of Herbs: Guide to the effective use of medicinal plants
By Herminia de Guzman (on Amazon.com)
Healing Wonders of Diet
By Blacenda Miranda Varosa, Godoy and David Ursula Varona
Hilot the Filipino Traditional Massage
By Doctor Jaime Galvez Tan
The Filipino Massage
Barrientos Technique Reflexopressure Aromassage
By Mavic Lao Barrientos
Health and Wellness Tourism
Regulation, Trends and Challenges
By Nancy Joan M. Javier, Ll.M. (on Amazon.com)
Hilot, Ang Aklat
By Engr. Babiano Fajardo
Available at ATHAG or the Association of Traditional Health Aid Givers, Inc.
History of Philippine Medicine and the PMA
Conrado S. Dayrit, Perla Dizon Santos-Ocampo and Eduardo de la Cruz
The Home Spa Recipe
By Melissa Pizana-Cruz
Healing Ourselves
By Jake G. Tan (at Anvil Publishing in the Philippines)
Forever Young
By Cory Quirino (at Anvil Publishing in the Philippines)
Magicians of God: Faith Healers in the Philippines and Around the World
By Jaime Licauco (on Amazon.com) (at Anvil Publishing in the Philippines)
A list of training centers, magazines, publications, books and literatures both local and international are all available in the book, “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource Guide and Career Book”. You can order it online via www.Amazon.com or for local Philippine orders, email yunesa@yahoo.com. If you are looking for a career opportunity, not just a job in the spa, massage therapy and wellness industry, this book is a must read.
This article is written by: Eunice Estipona a spa consultant, mentor, advisor, speaker and lecturer. One of her advocacies is to make healing and information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness accessible and affordable to everyone. If you are serious about turning your business or practice around, making the right decisions, getting an unbiased opinion and knowing where to get help, for lectures and other concerns she can be contacted at yunesa@yahoo.com or +639184745685. To find out how she can help you take your business to the next level, visit her site at http://www.meetup.com/philippinemassagetherapy
These along with hundreds of resources found locally and abroad are contained in “The Spa, Massage and Wellness Resource and Career Book”, the first book of resource information to know more about the Spa, Massage and Wellness Industry in the Philippines and other countries including the United States, Australia and other Asian countries. You can view, read, download and print for FREE the book’s summary at this link http://www.scribd.com/doc/6425282/About-the-Book-Spa-Massage-and-Wellness-Resource-Guide-and-Career-Book
If you are a spa, massage therapy and wellness information seeker the resources contained in the book for you. This book is a collection of data and valuable information regarding the spa and massage industry in a global perspective with a focus on the Philippines. Her advocacy in writing the book is to make “unbiased” information regarding the field of spa, massage and wellness resources and career, accessible and affordable for everyone. If you are considering a career in the massage, spa and wellness industry, this book will prepare you and give you a glimpse of what it is like, the preparation you need to take: emotionally, intellectually and financially. In this book, you will learn more details in the spa and massage field and the possible paths you can take. You will also learn about local and international training programs offered and numerous employment possibilities. Giving you much needed information at your fingertips. You can order it from www.Amazon.com or for local Philippine residents, you can email and get in touch with Eunice at yunesa@yahoo.com.
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You can freely distribute a copy of this article provided, that you follow the terms of reprint. Be certain to read our TERMS OF REPRINT and honor our TERMS OF REPRINT when you use this article. Thank you.
Helpful Link: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act – Overview http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/iclp/dmca1.htm
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