A lecturer was giving a lecture to his student on stress management.
He raised a glass of water and asked the audience, "How heavy do you think this glass of water is?" The students' answers ranged from 20g to 500gm.
It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance.
It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier.
What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again. We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be refreshed and are ! able
to carry on.
So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it
back home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can. Pick it up again later when you have rested.
Rest and relax. Life is short, enjoy it!! Cheers!!!!!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
love, success and wealth
A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat."
"Is the man of the house home?", they asked.
"No", she replied. "He's out."
"Then we cannot come in", they replied.
In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened.
"Go tell them I am home and invite them in!"
The woman went out and invited the men in"
"We do not go into a House together," they replied.
"Why is that?" she asked.
One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home."
The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How n ice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"
His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"
Their daughter was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!"
"Let us heed our daughter's advice," said the husband to his wife.
"Go out and invite Love to be our guest."
The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."
Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, t he lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?"
The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!!!!! !"
"Is the man of the house home?", they asked.
"No", she replied. "He's out."
"Then we cannot come in", they replied.
In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened.
"Go tell them I am home and invite them in!"
The woman went out and invited the men in"
"We do not go into a House together," they replied.
"Why is that?" she asked.
One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home."
The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How n ice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"
His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"
Their daughter was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!"
"Let us heed our daughter's advice," said the husband to his wife.
"Go out and invite Love to be our guest."
The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."
Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, t he lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?"
The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!!!!! !"
Correcting mistakes in life.
Priya married Hitesh this day. At the end of the wedding party,
Priya's mother gave her a newly opened bank saving passbook.
With Rs.1000 deposit amount.
Mother: 'Priya, take this passbook. Keep it as a record of your marriage
life. When there's something happy and memorable happened in your new
life, put some money in. Write down what it's about next to the line. The
more memorable the event is, the more money you can put in. I've done the
first one for you today. Do the others with Hitesh.When you look back
after years, you can know how much happiness you've had.'
Priya shared this with Hitesh when getting home. They both thought it
was a great idea and were anxious to know when the second deposit can be
made.
This was what they did after certain time:
- 7 Feb: Rs.100, first birthday celebration for Hitesh after marriage
- 1 Mar: Rs.300, salary raise for Priya
- 20 Mar: Rs.200, vacation trip to Bali
- 15 Apr: Rs.2000, Priya got pregnant
- 1 Jun: Rs.1000, Hitesh got promoted
..... and so on...
However, after years, they started fighting and arguing for trivial
things.They didn't talk much. They regretted that they had married the
most nasty people in the world.... no more love...Kind of typical
nowadays, huh?
One day Priya talked to her Mother:
'Mom, we can't stand it anymore. We agree to divorce. I can't imagine how
I decided to marry this guy!!!'
Mother: 'Sure, girl, that's no big deal. Just do whatever you want if you
really can't stand it. But before that, do one thing first. Remember the
saving passbook I gave you on your wedding day? Take out all money and
spend it first. You shouldn't keep any record of such a poor marriage.'
Priya thought it was true. So she went to the bank, waiting at the queue
and planning to cancel the account.
While she was waiting, she took a look at the passbook record. She looked,
and looked, and looked. Then the memory of all the previous joy and
happiness just came up her mind. Her eyes were then filled with tears. She
left and went home.
When she was home, she handed the passbook to Hitesh, asked him to spend the money before getting divorce.
The next day, Hitesh gave the passbook back to Priya. She found a new
deposit of Rs.5000. And a line next to the record: 'This is the day I
notice how much I've loved you thru out all these years. How much happiness you've brought me.'
They hugged and cried, putting the passbook back to the safe.
Do you know how much money they had saved when they retired? I did not
ask.I believe the money did not matter any more after they had gone thru
all the good years in their life.
"When you fall, in any way,
Don't see the place where you fell, Instead see the place from where you
slipped.
Life is about correcting mistakes."
Priya's mother gave her a newly opened bank saving passbook.
With Rs.1000 deposit amount.
Mother: 'Priya, take this passbook. Keep it as a record of your marriage
life. When there's something happy and memorable happened in your new
life, put some money in. Write down what it's about next to the line. The
more memorable the event is, the more money you can put in. I've done the
first one for you today. Do the others with Hitesh.When you look back
after years, you can know how much happiness you've had.'
Priya shared this with Hitesh when getting home. They both thought it
was a great idea and were anxious to know when the second deposit can be
made.
This was what they did after certain time:
- 7 Feb: Rs.100, first birthday celebration for Hitesh after marriage
- 1 Mar: Rs.300, salary raise for Priya
- 20 Mar: Rs.200, vacation trip to Bali
- 15 Apr: Rs.2000, Priya got pregnant
- 1 Jun: Rs.1000, Hitesh got promoted
..... and so on...
However, after years, they started fighting and arguing for trivial
things.They didn't talk much. They regretted that they had married the
most nasty people in the world.... no more love...Kind of typical
nowadays, huh?
One day Priya talked to her Mother:
'Mom, we can't stand it anymore. We agree to divorce. I can't imagine how
I decided to marry this guy!!!'
Mother: 'Sure, girl, that's no big deal. Just do whatever you want if you
really can't stand it. But before that, do one thing first. Remember the
saving passbook I gave you on your wedding day? Take out all money and
spend it first. You shouldn't keep any record of such a poor marriage.'
Priya thought it was true. So she went to the bank, waiting at the queue
and planning to cancel the account.
While she was waiting, she took a look at the passbook record. She looked,
and looked, and looked. Then the memory of all the previous joy and
happiness just came up her mind. Her eyes were then filled with tears. She
left and went home.
When she was home, she handed the passbook to Hitesh, asked him to spend the money before getting divorce.
The next day, Hitesh gave the passbook back to Priya. She found a new
deposit of Rs.5000. And a line next to the record: 'This is the day I
notice how much I've loved you thru out all these years. How much happiness you've brought me.'
They hugged and cried, putting the passbook back to the safe.
Do you know how much money they had saved when they retired? I did not
ask.I believe the money did not matter any more after they had gone thru
all the good years in their life.
"When you fall, in any way,
Don't see the place where you fell, Instead see the place from where you
slipped.
Life is about correcting mistakes."
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
The Red Hat
Once there was a devotee lived in a village. He used to be immersed
in devotion for God always. He had a routine of practising meditation,
singing devotional songs and worshipping God every morning.
There after he used to go to his shop to work. He used to close his
shop at lunch time in the afternoon and did not open the shop after
that. He used to devote rest of the time in feeding the saints,
serving the poor, listening discourses of saints and in donating
whatever he could for good of others. He used to be satisfied with
whatever he earned from his business and used to devote his life for
love of God. Such behaviour of his used to surprise others and they
thought of him as a lunatic.
People used to say: 'He is foolish. He spends all his earned money in
donations. He opens his shop just for a few hours. He wastes the
precious morning time meant for earning money in doing worship. He is
mad.'
Once the rishest businessman of the village called him over to his
house. He had made a red colored hat. The rich man gave that hat to
the devotee and said: ''This hat is for fools. I have not seen a
person more foolish than you. So I'm giving this hat to you for
wearing. If you find anybody more stupid than you, then you may give
this hat to that person." Peacefully, the devotee took that hat and
came back home.
Once that rich man became very sick. The devotee went to meet him and
asked about his health. The rich man said: 'Brother! I'm making
preparations to go now.'
The devotee asked: 'Where are you planning to go? Did you send
somebody there to make preparations for your arrival or not? Are you
taking your wife, son, money, car, bungalow etc or not?'
''Brother! Who can accompany me there? No body can go with me. I will
have to go alone. I'll have to leave my family-relatives, money-bank
balances, bunalows-vehicles here. Nothing can stay together other than
Soul & God.''
After listening to the rich person's words the devotee giving the hat
(which had been given to him by the rich man) to the rich man said:
"You only wear this hat."
The rich person: "Why?"
The devotee said: "You are more foolish than me. When you knew that
every thing -bungalows, bank balances, family etc will stay here, none
of your friends will accompany you, there is no true hope other than
God, then why did you waste whole of your life in acquiring all these
things? When one is rich and powerful then everybody flocks around for
selfish reasons. But nobody comes to help at times of trouble. Even
after knowing all this you developed attachment for things which will
not stay forever, stayed away from God and did not collect anything
for your future. Therefore in these circumstances who is more foolish
than you? Now you cannot do anything. You yourself are observing that
none of your loved ones is coming for help."
in devotion for God always. He had a routine of practising meditation,
singing devotional songs and worshipping God every morning.
There after he used to go to his shop to work. He used to close his
shop at lunch time in the afternoon and did not open the shop after
that. He used to devote rest of the time in feeding the saints,
serving the poor, listening discourses of saints and in donating
whatever he could for good of others. He used to be satisfied with
whatever he earned from his business and used to devote his life for
love of God. Such behaviour of his used to surprise others and they
thought of him as a lunatic.
People used to say: 'He is foolish. He spends all his earned money in
donations. He opens his shop just for a few hours. He wastes the
precious morning time meant for earning money in doing worship. He is
mad.'
Once the rishest businessman of the village called him over to his
house. He had made a red colored hat. The rich man gave that hat to
the devotee and said: ''This hat is for fools. I have not seen a
person more foolish than you. So I'm giving this hat to you for
wearing. If you find anybody more stupid than you, then you may give
this hat to that person." Peacefully, the devotee took that hat and
came back home.
Once that rich man became very sick. The devotee went to meet him and
asked about his health. The rich man said: 'Brother! I'm making
preparations to go now.'
The devotee asked: 'Where are you planning to go? Did you send
somebody there to make preparations for your arrival or not? Are you
taking your wife, son, money, car, bungalow etc or not?'
''Brother! Who can accompany me there? No body can go with me. I will
have to go alone. I'll have to leave my family-relatives, money-bank
balances, bunalows-vehicles here. Nothing can stay together other than
Soul & God.''
After listening to the rich person's words the devotee giving the hat
(which had been given to him by the rich man) to the rich man said:
"You only wear this hat."
The rich person: "Why?"
The devotee said: "You are more foolish than me. When you knew that
every thing -bungalows, bank balances, family etc will stay here, none
of your friends will accompany you, there is no true hope other than
God, then why did you waste whole of your life in acquiring all these
things? When one is rich and powerful then everybody flocks around for
selfish reasons. But nobody comes to help at times of trouble. Even
after knowing all this you developed attachment for things which will
not stay forever, stayed away from God and did not collect anything
for your future. Therefore in these circumstances who is more foolish
than you? Now you cannot do anything. You yourself are observing that
none of your loved ones is coming for help."
"why do people treat each other so badly?"
A 91-year-old woman died after living a very long dignified life. When
she met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered her for
a very long time. "If Man was created in God's image, and if all men
are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?"
God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson
to teach us. It is only through these lessons that we learn about
life, people and our relationships with God. This confused the woman,
so God began to explain:
"When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always
what they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look
beyond the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their
hearts. Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever.
Always appreciate what you have. You never know when you might lose
it. Never take your friends or family for granted, because today and
sometimes only this very moment is the only guarantee you may have.
When someone inflicts injury upon you, it teaches you that the human
state is a very fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as
best as you can, it's the one thing that you are sure to have forever.
When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike.
When you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge
them by how they look or act, instead base it on the contents of what
is in their hearts.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone
does not always mean that the person will love you back. But don't
turn your back on love, because when you find the right person, the
joy that one person brings you will make up for all of your past
hurts. Times a thousand fold.
When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone
makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can
do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have
hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences,
but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting
temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance
against all temptations. By doing so, you will be rewarded with an
enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure
by which you were tempted. When someone cheats you, it teaches you
that greed is the root of all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come
true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your
success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you
to engage in malevolent activities.
When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect.
Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not
ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no
control." Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the old woman became
concerned that there are no lessons to be learned from man's good
deeds. God replied that Man's capacity to love is the greatest gift He
has. At the root of kindness and love, and each act of love also
teaches us a lesson.
The woman's curiosity deepened. God, once again began to explain:
"When someone loves us, it teaches us love, kindness, charity,
honesty, humility, forgiveness, acceptance, and all of these can
counteract all the evil in the world. For every good deed, there is
one evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance between
good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often
enough, the power is too often abused.
When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence,
consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh
lesson of reality? When you die, will your life have resulted in more
loving or more hurting? More comfort or more pain? More joy or more
sadness? Each one of us has the power over the balance of the love in
the world. Use it wisely!" Don't miss an opportunity to nudge the
world's scale in the right direction!
she met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered her for
a very long time. "If Man was created in God's image, and if all men
are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?"
God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson
to teach us. It is only through these lessons that we learn about
life, people and our relationships with God. This confused the woman,
so God began to explain:
"When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always
what they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look
beyond the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their
hearts. Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever.
Always appreciate what you have. You never know when you might lose
it. Never take your friends or family for granted, because today and
sometimes only this very moment is the only guarantee you may have.
When someone inflicts injury upon you, it teaches you that the human
state is a very fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as
best as you can, it's the one thing that you are sure to have forever.
When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike.
When you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge
them by how they look or act, instead base it on the contents of what
is in their hearts.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone
does not always mean that the person will love you back. But don't
turn your back on love, because when you find the right person, the
joy that one person brings you will make up for all of your past
hurts. Times a thousand fold.
When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone
makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can
do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have
hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences,
but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting
temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance
against all temptations. By doing so, you will be rewarded with an
enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure
by which you were tempted. When someone cheats you, it teaches you
that greed is the root of all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come
true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your
success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you
to engage in malevolent activities.
When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect.
Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not
ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no
control." Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the old woman became
concerned that there are no lessons to be learned from man's good
deeds. God replied that Man's capacity to love is the greatest gift He
has. At the root of kindness and love, and each act of love also
teaches us a lesson.
The woman's curiosity deepened. God, once again began to explain:
"When someone loves us, it teaches us love, kindness, charity,
honesty, humility, forgiveness, acceptance, and all of these can
counteract all the evil in the world. For every good deed, there is
one evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance between
good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often
enough, the power is too often abused.
When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence,
consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh
lesson of reality? When you die, will your life have resulted in more
loving or more hurting? More comfort or more pain? More joy or more
sadness? Each one of us has the power over the balance of the love in
the world. Use it wisely!" Don't miss an opportunity to nudge the
world's scale in the right direction!
Loyal Partner
Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends.
She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adorned him with rich robes
and
treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but
the best.
She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing
him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he
would leave her for another.
She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was her confidant and was
always kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl
faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get
through the difficult times.
The girl"s 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great
contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she
did not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she
hardly took notice of him!
One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She
thought of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four
boyfriends with me, but when I die, I"ll be all alone."
Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, "I loved you the most, endowed
you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now
that I"m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No way!", replied the 4th boyfriend, and he walked away without
another word.
His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.
The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, "I loved you all my life.
Now that I"m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No!", replied the 3rd boyfriend. "Life is too good! When you die,
I"m going to marry someone else!"
Her heart sank and turned cold.
She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, "I have always turned to you for
help and you"ve always been there for me. When I die, will you
follow me and keep me company?"
"I"m sorry, I can"t help you out this time!", replied the 2nd
boyfriend. "At
the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave."
His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was
devastated.
Then a voice called out: "I"ll go with you. I"ll follow you no
matter where you go."
The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend. He was very
skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect.
Greatly grieved, the girl said, "I should have taken much better
care of you when I had the chance!"
In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives:
Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort
you
lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die.
Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you
die, it will all go to others.
Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much
they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is
up to the grave.
And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of
wealth, power and pleasures of the world.
However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you where ever
you
go.Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part
of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with
you throughout Eternity.
Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your
knees, you"re in the perfect position to pray
She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adorned him with rich robes
and
treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but
the best.
She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing
him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he
would leave her for another.
She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was her confidant and was
always kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl
faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get
through the difficult times.
The girl"s 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great
contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she
did not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she
hardly took notice of him!
One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She
thought of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four
boyfriends with me, but when I die, I"ll be all alone."
Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, "I loved you the most, endowed
you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now
that I"m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No way!", replied the 4th boyfriend, and he walked away without
another word.
His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.
The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, "I loved you all my life.
Now that I"m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No!", replied the 3rd boyfriend. "Life is too good! When you die,
I"m going to marry someone else!"
Her heart sank and turned cold.
She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, "I have always turned to you for
help and you"ve always been there for me. When I die, will you
follow me and keep me company?"
"I"m sorry, I can"t help you out this time!", replied the 2nd
boyfriend. "At
the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave."
His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was
devastated.
Then a voice called out: "I"ll go with you. I"ll follow you no
matter where you go."
The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend. He was very
skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect.
Greatly grieved, the girl said, "I should have taken much better
care of you when I had the chance!"
In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives:
Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort
you
lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die.
Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you
die, it will all go to others.
Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much
they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is
up to the grave.
And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of
wealth, power and pleasures of the world.
However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you where ever
you
go.Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part
of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with
you throughout Eternity.
Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your
knees, you"re in the perfect position to pray
Friday, March 13, 2009
GOd exists
A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation.
They talked about so many things and various subjects.When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: �
'I don't believe that God exists.&
'Why do you say that?' asked the customer. 'Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist.Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned
children?&
If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain.I can't imagine a loving God who would allow all of these things.The customer thought for a moment, but didn't respond because he didn't want to start an argument.The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop.&
Just after he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and unkempt. The customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the barber: You know what? Barbers do not exist. How can you say that?asked the surprised barber.'I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on you! No! The customer exclaimed. 'Barbers don't exist because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that manoutside.&
'Ah, but barbers DO exist! That's what happens when people do not come to me. Exactly! Affirmed the customer. 'That's the point! God, too, DOES exist! That's what happens when people do not go to Him and don't look to Him for help. That's why there's so much pain and suffering in the
world.
They talked about so many things and various subjects.When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: �
'I don't believe that God exists.&
'Why do you say that?' asked the customer. 'Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist.Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned
children?&
If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain.I can't imagine a loving God who would allow all of these things.The customer thought for a moment, but didn't respond because he didn't want to start an argument.The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop.&
Just after he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and unkempt. The customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the barber: You know what? Barbers do not exist. How can you say that?asked the surprised barber.'I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on you! No! The customer exclaimed. 'Barbers don't exist because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that manoutside.&
'Ah, but barbers DO exist! That's what happens when people do not come to me. Exactly! Affirmed the customer. 'That's the point! God, too, DOES exist! That's what happens when people do not go to Him and don't look to Him for help. That's why there's so much pain and suffering in the
world.
Eight Gifts You Can Give at No Cost ===================================
1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming,
no planning your response. Just listening.
2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you
have for family and friends.
3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny MountainWings stories.
Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime
and may even change a life.
5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super
job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better
than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times,
and give the gift of solitude to others.
8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to
someone, really it's not that hard to say, "Hello" or "Thank You."
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming,
no planning your response. Just listening.
2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you
have for family and friends.
3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny MountainWings stories.
Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.
A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime
and may even change a life.
5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super
job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better
than to be left alone.
Be sensitive to those times,
and give the gift of solitude to others.
8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to
someone, really it's not that hard to say, "Hello" or "Thank You."
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Nine ' I 's
Learn the nine I’s of manifestation. Note that almost all of these tools are "IN" words or "inwards" tools. Bringing your dreams to life is an inside job. When we work with the intangible, invisible forces of our soul, we work with cause instead of effects. The nine I’s are:
1. Introspection:
seek silence, solitude and serenity
2. Intention:
know how to ask.
3. Insights:
develop your higher mind.
4. Imagination:
re-image your life and potentials.
5. Inspiration:
pursue your purpose.
6. Integrity:
live your values and principles.
7. Intuition:
develop discrimination, cultivate creativity.
8. In service Initiatives:
help others.
9. Interdependent Interactions:
share vision with others.
10.Least.Important. ...is.
............ ......I.. ..
1. Introspection:
seek silence, solitude and serenity
2. Intention:
know how to ask.
3. Insights:
develop your higher mind.
4. Imagination:
re-image your life and potentials.
5. Inspiration:
pursue your purpose.
6. Integrity:
live your values and principles.
7. Intuition:
develop discrimination, cultivate creativity.
8. In service Initiatives:
help others.
9. Interdependent Interactions:
share vision with others.
10.Least.Important. ...is.
............ ......I.. ..
Love and Anger
A saint asked his disciples, ?
Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while,
one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the saint.
'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice?
Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained,
'When two people are angry at each other,
their hearts distance a lot.
To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other.
The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked,
'What happens when two people fall in love?
They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why?
Because their hearts are very close.
The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued,
'When they love each other even more, what happens?
They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love.
Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all.
That is how close two people are when they love each other.'
MORAL:
When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other.
Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while,
one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the saint.
'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice?
Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained,
'When two people are angry at each other,
their hearts distance a lot.
To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other.
The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked,
'What happens when two people fall in love?
They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why?
Because their hearts are very close.
The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued,
'When they love each other even more, what happens?
They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love.
Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all.
That is how close two people are when they love each other.'
MORAL:
When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other.
Love and Anger
A saint asked his disciples, ?
Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while,
one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the saint.
'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice?
Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained,
'When two people are angry at each other,
their hearts distance a lot.
To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other.
The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked,
'What happens when two people fall in love?
They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why?
Because their hearts are very close.
The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued,
'When they love each other even more, what happens?
They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love.
Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all.
That is how close two people are when they love each other.'
MORAL:
When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other.
Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while,
one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the saint.
'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice?
Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained,
'When two people are angry at each other,
their hearts distance a lot.
To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other.
The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked,
'What happens when two people fall in love?
They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why?
Because their hearts are very close.
The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued,
'When they love each other even more, what happens?
They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love.
Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all.
That is how close two people are when they love each other.'
MORAL:
When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other.
Monday, March 02, 2009
hi friends read it and think
My wife called, 'How long will you be with that newspaper? Will you come here and make your darling daughter eat her food?
I tossed the paper away and rushed to the scene. My only daughter, Sindu, looked frightened; tears were welling up in her eyes. In front of her was a bowl filled to its brim with curd rice. Sindu is a nice child, quite intelligent for her age.
I cleared my throat and picked up the bowl. 'Sindu, darling, why don't you take a few mouthful of this curd rice? Just for Dad's sake, dear'.
Sindu softened a bit and wiped her tears with the back of her hands. 'Ok, Dad. I will eat - not just a few mouthfuls, but the whole lot of this. But, you should...' Sindu hesitated. 'Dad, if I eat this entire curd Rice, will you give me whatever I ask for?'
'Promise'. I covered the pink soft hand extended by my daughter with mine, and clinched the deal. Now I became a bit anxious. 'Sindu, dear, you shouldn't insist on getting a computer or any such expensive items. Dad does not have that kind of money right now. Ok?'
'No, Dad. I do not want anything expensive'. Slowly and painfully, she finished eating the whole quantity. I was silently angry with my wife and my mother for forcing my child to eat something that she detested. After the ordeal was through, Sindu came to me with her eyes wide with expectation. All our attention was on her. 'Dad, I want to have my head shaved off, this Sunday!' was her demand.
'Atrocious!' shouted my wife, 'A girl child having her head shaved off? Impossible!'
'Never in our family!' My mother rasped. 'She has been watching too much of television. Our culture is getting totally spoiled with these TV programs!'
'Sindu, darling, why don't you ask for something else? We will be sad seeing you with a clean-shaven head.'
'Please, Sindu, why don't you try to understand our feelings?' I tried to plead with her.
'Dad, you saw how difficult it was for me to eat that Curd Rice'. Sindu was in tears. 'And you promised to grant me whatever I ask for. Now, you are going back on your words. Was it not you who told me the story of King Harishchandra, and its moral that we should honor our promises no matter what?'
It was time for me to call the shots. 'Our promise must be kept.'
'Are you out of your mind?' chorused my mother and wife.
'No. If we go back on ourpromises, she will never learn to honour her own. Sindu, your wish will be fulfilled.'
With her head clean-shaven, Sindu had a round-face, and her eyes looked big and beautiful.
On Monday morning, I dropped her at her school. It was a sight to watch my hairless Sindu walking towards her classroom. She turned around and waved. I waved back with a smile. Just then, a boy alighted from a car, and shouted, 'Sinduja, please wait for me!' What struck me was the hairless head of that boy. 'May be, that is the in-stuff', I thought.
'Sir, your daughter Sinduja is great indeed!' Without introducing herself, a lady got out of the car, and continued, 'that boy who is walking along with your daughter is my son Harish.. He is suffering from... leukemia'. She paused to muffle her sobs. 'Harish could not attend the school for the whole of the last month. He lost all his hair due to the side effects of the chemotherapy. He refused to come back to school fearing the unintentional but cruel teasing of the schoolmates. Sinduja visited him last week, and promised him that she will take care of the teasing issue. But, I never imagined she would sacrifice her lovely hair for the sake of my son!
Sir, you and your wife are blessed to have such a noble soul as your daughter.'
I stood transfixed and then, I wept. 'My little Angel, you are teaching me how selfless real love is!'
The happiest people on this planet are not those who live on their own terms but are those who change their terms for the ones whom they love !!
I tossed the paper away and rushed to the scene. My only daughter, Sindu, looked frightened; tears were welling up in her eyes. In front of her was a bowl filled to its brim with curd rice. Sindu is a nice child, quite intelligent for her age.
I cleared my throat and picked up the bowl. 'Sindu, darling, why don't you take a few mouthful of this curd rice? Just for Dad's sake, dear'.
Sindu softened a bit and wiped her tears with the back of her hands. 'Ok, Dad. I will eat - not just a few mouthfuls, but the whole lot of this. But, you should...' Sindu hesitated. 'Dad, if I eat this entire curd Rice, will you give me whatever I ask for?'
'Promise'. I covered the pink soft hand extended by my daughter with mine, and clinched the deal. Now I became a bit anxious. 'Sindu, dear, you shouldn't insist on getting a computer or any such expensive items. Dad does not have that kind of money right now. Ok?'
'No, Dad. I do not want anything expensive'. Slowly and painfully, she finished eating the whole quantity. I was silently angry with my wife and my mother for forcing my child to eat something that she detested. After the ordeal was through, Sindu came to me with her eyes wide with expectation. All our attention was on her. 'Dad, I want to have my head shaved off, this Sunday!' was her demand.
'Atrocious!' shouted my wife, 'A girl child having her head shaved off? Impossible!'
'Never in our family!' My mother rasped. 'She has been watching too much of television. Our culture is getting totally spoiled with these TV programs!'
'Sindu, darling, why don't you ask for something else? We will be sad seeing you with a clean-shaven head.'
'Please, Sindu, why don't you try to understand our feelings?' I tried to plead with her.
'Dad, you saw how difficult it was for me to eat that Curd Rice'. Sindu was in tears. 'And you promised to grant me whatever I ask for. Now, you are going back on your words. Was it not you who told me the story of King Harishchandra, and its moral that we should honor our promises no matter what?'
It was time for me to call the shots. 'Our promise must be kept.'
'Are you out of your mind?' chorused my mother and wife.
'No. If we go back on ourpromises, she will never learn to honour her own. Sindu, your wish will be fulfilled.'
With her head clean-shaven, Sindu had a round-face, and her eyes looked big and beautiful.
On Monday morning, I dropped her at her school. It was a sight to watch my hairless Sindu walking towards her classroom. She turned around and waved. I waved back with a smile. Just then, a boy alighted from a car, and shouted, 'Sinduja, please wait for me!' What struck me was the hairless head of that boy. 'May be, that is the in-stuff', I thought.
'Sir, your daughter Sinduja is great indeed!' Without introducing herself, a lady got out of the car, and continued, 'that boy who is walking along with your daughter is my son Harish.. He is suffering from... leukemia'. She paused to muffle her sobs. 'Harish could not attend the school for the whole of the last month. He lost all his hair due to the side effects of the chemotherapy. He refused to come back to school fearing the unintentional but cruel teasing of the schoolmates. Sinduja visited him last week, and promised him that she will take care of the teasing issue. But, I never imagined she would sacrifice her lovely hair for the sake of my son!
Sir, you and your wife are blessed to have such a noble soul as your daughter.'
I stood transfixed and then, I wept. 'My little Angel, you are teaching me how selfless real love is!'
The happiest people on this planet are not those who live on their own terms but are those who change their terms for the ones whom they love !!
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