Father: I want you to marry a girl of my choice.
Son: I will choose my own bride
Father: But the girl is Bill Gates Daughter
Son: "Well in that case.. OK"
Father Approaches Bill Gates.
Father: "I have a husband for your daughter"
Bill Gates: But my daughter is too Young to Marry
Father: But this young man is a vise-president of the world bank
Bill Gates: "Well in that case.. OK"
Father Approaches the President of World Bank.
Father: I have a young man to be recomended as a Vise-President
President: But i already have more Vise-Presidents then I Need
Father: But this young man is Bill Gates Son-In-Law
President: "Ah.. in that case OK"
Moral: Even if you have nothing, you can get anything. But your attitude approach should be positive.
**These statements are untrue but they only show the importance of Positive Approach
Monday, March 22, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Empty your cup
A professor of philosophy went to a Zen Master, Nan-in, and he asked about God, about nirvana, about meditation, and so many things. The Master listened silently--questions and questions and questions--and then he said, "You look tired. You have climbed this high mountain; you have come from a faraway place. Let me first serve you tea." And the Zen Master made tea.
The professor waited--he was boiling with questions. And when the Master was making tea and the samovar was singing and the aroma of the tea started spreading, the Master said to the professor, "Wait, don't be in such a hurry. Who knows? Even by drinking tea your questions may be answered... or even before that."
The professor was at a loss. He started thinking, "This whole journey has been a wastage. This man seems to be mad. How can my question about God be answered by drinking tea? What relevance is there? It is better to escape from here as soon as possible." But he was also feeling tired and it was good to have a cup of tea before he started descending back down the mountain.
The Master brought the kettle, poured tea in the cup--and went on pouring. The cup was full, and the tea started overflowing into the saucer, but he went on pouring. Then the saucer was also full. Just one drop more and the tea would start flowing on the floor, and the professor said, "Stop! What are you doing? Are you mad or something? Can't you see the cup is full? Can't you see the saucer is full?"
And the Zen Master said, "That's the exact situation you are in: your mind is so full of questions that even if I answer, you don't have any space for the answer to go in. But you look like an intelligent man. You could see the point, that now even a single drop more of tea and it will not be contained by the cup or the saucer, it will start overflowing on the floor. And I tell you, since you entered this house your questions are overflowing all over the place. This small but is full of your questions! Go back, empty your cup, and then come. First create a little space in yourself."
One who goes into questions strays off into the jungle of philosophy. Let questions come and go. Look at the crowd of questions like you look at people moving on the street--nothing to give, nothing to take--with detachment, standing far away...
The more distance there is between you and your questions, the better. Because it is in this gap the answer will arise.
The professor waited--he was boiling with questions. And when the Master was making tea and the samovar was singing and the aroma of the tea started spreading, the Master said to the professor, "Wait, don't be in such a hurry. Who knows? Even by drinking tea your questions may be answered... or even before that."
The professor was at a loss. He started thinking, "This whole journey has been a wastage. This man seems to be mad. How can my question about God be answered by drinking tea? What relevance is there? It is better to escape from here as soon as possible." But he was also feeling tired and it was good to have a cup of tea before he started descending back down the mountain.
The Master brought the kettle, poured tea in the cup--and went on pouring. The cup was full, and the tea started overflowing into the saucer, but he went on pouring. Then the saucer was also full. Just one drop more and the tea would start flowing on the floor, and the professor said, "Stop! What are you doing? Are you mad or something? Can't you see the cup is full? Can't you see the saucer is full?"
And the Zen Master said, "That's the exact situation you are in: your mind is so full of questions that even if I answer, you don't have any space for the answer to go in. But you look like an intelligent man. You could see the point, that now even a single drop more of tea and it will not be contained by the cup or the saucer, it will start overflowing on the floor. And I tell you, since you entered this house your questions are overflowing all over the place. This small but is full of your questions! Go back, empty your cup, and then come. First create a little space in yourself."
One who goes into questions strays off into the jungle of philosophy. Let questions come and go. Look at the crowd of questions like you look at people moving on the street--nothing to give, nothing to take--with detachment, standing far away...
The more distance there is between you and your questions, the better. Because it is in this gap the answer will arise.
Burnt Biscuits
When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for
dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in
particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day
at work.
On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs,
sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad.
I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did
was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my
day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night,
but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that
biscuit and eat every bite!
When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing
my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll
never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits."
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked
him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in
his arms and said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today
and she's real tired. And besides - a little burnt biscuit
never hurt anyone!"
You know, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect
people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget
birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else.
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept
each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's
differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a
healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take
the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them
at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who
will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit
isn't a deal-breaker!
We could extend this to any relationship. In fact,
understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-
wife or parent-child or friendship!
"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket -
keep it in your own."
God Bless You..... Now, and Always...
So Please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do
just fine!
~Author Unknown~
dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in
particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day
at work.
On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs,
sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad.
I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did
was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my
day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night,
but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that
biscuit and eat every bite!
When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing
my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll
never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits."
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked
him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in
his arms and said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today
and she's real tired. And besides - a little burnt biscuit
never hurt anyone!"
You know, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect
people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget
birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else.
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept
each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's
differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a
healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take
the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them
at the feet of God. Because in the end, He's the only One who
will be able to give you a relationship where a burnt biscuit
isn't a deal-breaker!
We could extend this to any relationship. In fact,
understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-
wife or parent-child or friendship!
"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket -
keep it in your own."
God Bless You..... Now, and Always...
So Please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do
just fine!
~Author Unknown~
Garbage in our mind
This is one of the most famous and talked about buddhist stories for generations after generations. In old days man was close to nature and it was easy to become silent. This story belongs to that time. One day two buddhist monks were returning to their monastery silently. Watching their thoughts, watching each step and witnessing everything.
A small river used to flow close to their monastery. Walking slowly, meditatively they came across the river. There was no boat men in the river.
Instead of boatmen, one beautiful young lady was waiting for the boat man to cross the river. The Sun was about to set and darkness was spreading its kingdom.
They waited for some time for the boat men and eventually decided to cross the river on their own. One monk who was Young carried the lady on his shoulder and three of them crossed the river. On other side of river, lady thanked the monks and went on her way and two monk started moving towards their monastery meditatively.
Meditation the very breath of their all actions. After some time Old monk broke the silence "I will tell everything to master"
The Young Monk asked surprisingly "what will you tell to master"
Old Monk said " you are spoiled , you have carried the woman on your shoulders, its sin to touch a woman for a monk"
Young Monk replied "I had dropped the woman at river bank only.''
But you are still carrying her in your head"
Some one throws garbage in our house we get angry, but if some one throws garbage in our mind then we don't mind. TV, newspaper, gossips are all garbage. Meditation is the cleanser which cleans all these garbage.
A small river used to flow close to their monastery. Walking slowly, meditatively they came across the river. There was no boat men in the river.
Instead of boatmen, one beautiful young lady was waiting for the boat man to cross the river. The Sun was about to set and darkness was spreading its kingdom.
They waited for some time for the boat men and eventually decided to cross the river on their own. One monk who was Young carried the lady on his shoulder and three of them crossed the river. On other side of river, lady thanked the monks and went on her way and two monk started moving towards their monastery meditatively.
Meditation the very breath of their all actions. After some time Old monk broke the silence "I will tell everything to master"
The Young Monk asked surprisingly "what will you tell to master"
Old Monk said " you are spoiled , you have carried the woman on your shoulders, its sin to touch a woman for a monk"
Young Monk replied "I had dropped the woman at river bank only.''
But you are still carrying her in your head"
Some one throws garbage in our house we get angry, but if some one throws garbage in our mind then we don't mind. TV, newspaper, gossips are all garbage. Meditation is the cleanser which cleans all these garbage.
Why God Himself need to come into this world?
Emperor Akbar was enjoying a boat ride along with Tansen. Akbar asked a profound question to Tansen. He asked him "Why God should descend in human form on the earth to save the people? He could have deputed somebody else to achieve that aim. Tansen thought about the question and asked for two days time to answer the doubt of the emperor. After two days, again during a boat raid, he cleverly made a doll which was an exact replica of the Prince. He cleverly arranged to throw the doll in the water through some means and started shouting: "Oh the prince has fell in the lake!. Upon hearing this, the emperor himself jumped into the lake to save the prince. Finding that only a doll resembling the prince has fell in the lake, he got angry and asked Tansen for the reason for such act. Tansen politely replied, Oh Badusha! Two days back you asked me the reason for God himself to descend in the earth to save the mankind. I would like to know, when there are so many attendants on the boat, why you have jumped in the lake? Akbar replied it is the Prince who has fallen down. How i can remain as a mute witness? Hence considering the urgency, i jumped in the lake. Tansen replied, Oh emperor! That is the reason for God to incarnate in this Universe, when He find that His own people are in peril. Akbar saw reason and presented Tansen with a fitting presentation.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
5 Things To Do Instead of Complain
1. Practice Gratitude. Research shows that when we count three blessings a day, we get a measurable boost in happiness that uplifts and energizes us. It's also physiologically impossible to be stressed and thankful at the same time. Two thoughts cannot occupy our mind at the same time. If you are focusing on gratitude, you can't be negative. You can also energize and engage your coworkers by letting them know you are grateful for them and their work.
2. Praise Others. Instead of complaining about what others are doing wrong, start focusing on what they are doing right. Praise them and watch as they create more success as a result. Of course, point out their mistakes so they can learn and grow, but make sure you give three times as much praise as criticism.
3. Focus on Success. Start a success journal. Each night before you go to bed, write down the one great thing about your day. The one great conversation, accomplishment, or win that you are most proud of. Focus on your success, and you'll look forward to creating more success tomorrow.
4. Let Go. Focus on the things that you have the power to change, and let go of the things that are beyond your control. You’ll be amazed that when you stop trying to control everything, it all somehow works out. Surrender is the answer.
5. Pray. Scientific research shows that daily prayer reduces stress; boosts positive energy; and promotes health, vitality, and longevity. When you are faced with the urge to complain or you are feeling stressed to the max, stop, be still, plug-in to the ultimate power, and recharge.
2. Praise Others. Instead of complaining about what others are doing wrong, start focusing on what they are doing right. Praise them and watch as they create more success as a result. Of course, point out their mistakes so they can learn and grow, but make sure you give three times as much praise as criticism.
3. Focus on Success. Start a success journal. Each night before you go to bed, write down the one great thing about your day. The one great conversation, accomplishment, or win that you are most proud of. Focus on your success, and you'll look forward to creating more success tomorrow.
4. Let Go. Focus on the things that you have the power to change, and let go of the things that are beyond your control. You’ll be amazed that when you stop trying to control everything, it all somehow works out. Surrender is the answer.
5. Pray. Scientific research shows that daily prayer reduces stress; boosts positive energy; and promotes health, vitality, and longevity. When you are faced with the urge to complain or you are feeling stressed to the max, stop, be still, plug-in to the ultimate power, and recharge.
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