Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Attitudes
Attitudes
When you extend pure love to everyone with selfless motivation that is an attitude of kindness.
When you send good wishes and pure feelings to those who are in deep sorrow, that is an attitude of mercy.
When you see the virtues rather than the weaknesses in people that is an attitude of compassion.
When you bless and uplift someone even as they defame you, that is an attitude of forgiveness.
When you tolerate a situation and take responsibility as well as give cooperation even when not appreciated, that is an attitude of humility and self-respect.
Every second, every moment and every breath of your life is nurtured by attitude.
~ unknown
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Change Our Vision
Change Our Vision
There was a millionaire who was bothered by severe eye pain.
He consulted so many physicians and was getting his treatment done.
He did not stop consulting galaxy of medical experts; he consumed heavy loads of drugs and underwent hundreds of injections.
But the ache persisted with great vigour than before.
At last a monk who has supposed to be an expert in treating such patients was called for by the millionaire.
The monk understood his problem and said that for sometime he should concentrate only on green colours and not to fall his eyes on any other colours.
The millionaire got together a group of painters and purchased barrels of green color and directed that every object his eye was likely to fall to be painted in green colour just as the monk had directed.
When the monk came to visit him after few days, the millionaire's servants ran with buckets of green paints and poured on him since he was in red dress, lest their master not see any other colour and his eye ache would come back.
Hearing this monk laughed said "If only you had purchased a pair of green spectacles, worth just a few rupees, you could have saved these walls and trees and pots and all other articles and also could have saved a large share of his fortune.
You cannot paint the world green.
" Let us change our vision and the world will appear accordingly.
It is foolish to shape the world, let us shape ourselves first."
Lets change our vision..!!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Ego v/s Self Esteem
Why does it hurt so much when someone close to you behaves in an undesired manner?
We never expect our loved ones and friends to behave rudely.
We have a limited comfort level with others, but we share the most memorable time with people close to us and when they change their attitude it hurts; it really hurts a lot.
Well, when I open the horizons of my mind and start thinking about it I feel that it is our ego that gets a hurt.
Over a period of time we tend to take things for granted; we take people for granted.
We exhibit our emotions in a negative way without even realizing it as we have taken people for granted.
Always remember, there is a human being on the other side and he thinks differently.
That's the reason we are being taught to respect everyone from childhood.
Respect builds up self esteem and one who has a self esteem never feels like he is hurt by someone.
Self esteem does not stop you from approaching people to say sorry for your mistakes; neither will it stop you from making others understand the wrong on their part.
Every time I feel hurt, I realize that I am egoist and I need to improve.
I feel that we should take this in a positive spirit rather than spending our precious time thinking Why me.
Nobody can hurt you; it's your ego that hurts you.
Kill your ego and build up your self esteem which portrays your good inner and outer self.
" Count each day as a separate Life."
Friday, July 17, 2009
Two Days We Should Not Worry
There are two days in every week about which we should not worry,
two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.
One of these days is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares,
its faults and blunders, its aches and pains.
Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control.
All the money in the world cannot bring back Yesterday.
We cannot undo a single act we performed;
we cannot erase a single word we said.
Yesterday is gone forever.
The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow
with all its possible adversities, its burdens,
its large promise and its poor performance;
Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control.
Tomorrow's sun will rise,
either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise.
Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow,
for it is yet to be born.
This leaves only one day, Today.
Any person can fight the battle of just one day.
It is when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities
Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down.
It is not the experience of Today that drives a person mad,
it is the remorse or bitterness of something which happened Yesterday and the dread of what Tomorrow may bring.
Let us, therefore, Live but one day at a time !
two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.
One of these days is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares,
its faults and blunders, its aches and pains.
Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control.
All the money in the world cannot bring back Yesterday.
We cannot undo a single act we performed;
we cannot erase a single word we said.
Yesterday is gone forever.
The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow
with all its possible adversities, its burdens,
its large promise and its poor performance;
Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control.
Tomorrow's sun will rise,
either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise.
Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow,
for it is yet to be born.
This leaves only one day, Today.
Any person can fight the battle of just one day.
It is when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities
Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down.
It is not the experience of Today that drives a person mad,
it is the remorse or bitterness of something which happened Yesterday and the dread of what Tomorrow may bring.
Let us, therefore, Live but one day at a time !
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Make A Difference
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
If each grain of sand were to say:
One grain does not make a mountain,
There would be no land.
If each drop of water were to say:
One drop does not make an ocean,
There would be no sea.
If each note of music were to say:
Each note does not make a symphony,
There would be no melody.
If each word were to say:
One word does not make a library,
There would be no book.
If each brick were to say:
One brick does not make a wall,
There would be no house.
If each seed were to say:
One seed does not make a field,
There would be no harvest.
If each of us were to say:
One person does not make the difference,
There would never be loveand peace on earth.
You and I do make the difference,
Begin today and make the difference.
If each grain of sand were to say:
One grain does not make a mountain,
There would be no land.
If each drop of water were to say:
One drop does not make an ocean,
There would be no sea.
If each note of music were to say:
Each note does not make a symphony,
There would be no melody.
If each word were to say:
One word does not make a library,
There would be no book.
If each brick were to say:
One brick does not make a wall,
There would be no house.
If each seed were to say:
One seed does not make a field,
There would be no harvest.
If each of us were to say:
One person does not make the difference,
There would never be loveand peace on earth.
You and I do make the difference,
Begin today and make the difference.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Two Days We Should Not Worry
There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back Yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed; we cannot erase a single word we said. Yesterday is gone forever. The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow with all its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise and its poor performance; Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise. Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow, for it is yet to be born. This leaves only one day, Today. Any person can fight the battle of just one day. It is when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternities Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down. It is not the experience of Today that drives a person mad, it is the remorse or bitterness of something which happened Yesterday and the dread of what Tomorrow may bring. Let us, therefore, Live but one day at a time !
Friday, July 10, 2009
Things that make life happy...
...standing at the edge of a forest with the leaves of the trees beckoning you in like welcoming hands
...to explore the wonders of nature
...a hug from a loved one
...the smell of clean sheets
...a warm smile from a stranger
...singing (go figure!)
...the taste of a fresh strawberry
...Clean Fun on AOL
...Knowing where your teenagers are when you lay down to sleep at night.
...the sound of a child's laughter
...the dew on the fields in early morning
...feeling the presence of my Angel's around me, to protect me
...The smile you get in return when smiling at someone
...A hug, being able to be there for a friend or stranger in their time of need....
.... a hug from someone you love
...a child's smile
...birds singing
...waves lapping on the shore
... a puppy wagging it's tail
...daffodils in the Spring
... a card from an old friend who you haven't had contact with for years, just as if it was yesterday
...ducks landing on a pond
...the look of a child , when surprised
...your dentist tells you , no cavities
...A TAX RETURN
...Waking up in the morning with thoughts of that special man in my life.
...Listening to my daughter singing You are my Sunshine to me.
...the cuddle and giggle of a child
...the embrace of a man that truly loves you
...the warmth you feel when you have been able to help someone with a problem
...my childrens' faces
...summer sunsets
...crashing waves
...knowing that I finally found my one true love (even if I can't be with him/her)
...a cool breeze on a balmy night
...the sound of a slot machine hitting the jackpot
...feel healthy
...a happy story in the paper amidst all the bad ones
...poetry
...a good book
...a warm summer day
...the smell of spring
...the smell of the ocean
...sleeping in
...having my husband brush my hair
...an unexpected breeze on a summer day
...cafe latte
...trolley swaying
...silk robe with fringe
...pink sweet peas
...smell of sage coming from the oven on Thanksgiving
...high heels
...When things work out RIGHT for a change.
...The smell of fresh cut grass
...a random act of kindness
... getting flowers unexpectadly from that special someone
...Knowing your friends really care about you
...Getting my name inside an AOL "hug" {{{{{{{{{MY NAME}}}}}}}}
...Watching "Touched by an Angel" and being touched by the ending
...Having my first child
...a warm towel out of a shower
...receiving a rose "just because"
...playing in a summer shower
...wading in the surf on a moonlite night
...seeing a bird drink at your birdbath on a hot summer day
...a quilt, a cup of hot chocolate, your hubby and a swing on your front porch
...a sunset at the beach
...no spam in your e-mail
...an unexpected visit from your sons (they just drove 400 miles to see you smile)
...a warm fire, when you come in from working in the rain in winter
Giving oneself and receiving from a best friend
...while out shopping, you find you have one more check
...telephone answering machines when you're having supper
...and unexpected "thank you"
...my mother kissing me on my forehead
...hearing an "I love you" from someone who has never said it before
...watching babies sleep
...people that make you smile just by being near you
...Daddy's with their little girls on their shoulders
...affectionate families
...people that look out for one another
...watching the sunset with the one you love
...walking in my garden in early morning
...my grand-daughter asleep on my lap
...memories of the smell of my Mom's cooking
...my 17 yr old son not being afraid to hug me in public
...Finding a hummingbird nest
...Licking the bowl when making chocolate chip cookies
...Fireworks
...Flowers blooming in my garden that I planted myself.
...Butterflies and hummingbirds.
...Cuddling with my cat.
...Finally deciding that being "just me" is good enough for anyone. And I only have to please that lady who looks back at me in the mirror each day. The rest of friends, lovers, relatives are frosting on a very wonderful cake called life.
...Hearing my dad say "I'm proud of you" and knowing that he means it
...Having a husband that trusts me.
...Hearing job weel done
...having your grandson let you hug him for no reason
...Spending time with your closest friends, that you don't get to see very often.
...When your 17 yr. old wishes to spend time with his mom, rather than go out with his friends.
...Having your mom as a BEST friend!
...Having your son as a best friend!
..When your 17 yr. old son calls you from another state just so you can hear a song on the radio that reminded him of you!
...laying on the couch with my 3 girls and snuggling and them saying "mommy, you are a good mom."
...Hearing your young child laugh in another room when you know they are alone.
...Snow lightly falling on Christmas eve
...to be lucky enough to have people who know you so well they are able to make you laugh even when you're crying
...finally knowing what being loved by a partner feels like
...being in love
...being able to help others
...watching the whales play at sunset
...snuggling under a homemade quilt
...twinkling stars
...Coming back home after being away at college for four long years and realizing there is nothing as great as a family that not only loves each other....but LIKES each other
...Being in the Eastern Sierra: the booming wind, the smell of sage and chamisa, the bright sun in an empty deep blue sky, and the snowfields on gray granite.
...Living in a place where all roads lead to neighbors.
...a full moon, a perfect crescent moon, riding a Harley on a summer night, puppy breath, a baby's kiss
...having your husband as a BEST FRIEND.
...Knowing Jesus realy does exist and that Jesus really does love me!!
...Online friends who keep writing after many years
...knowing that your bills are caught up for the month.
...Acting your shoe size!
...Waking up in the morning, and hurry out of bed only to realize it's saturday and you don't have to be at work.
...the sight of my beautiful wife
...just watching my kids play
...raking fall leaves
...Memories of a road trip to the coast with your best friend that is also your girlfriend that you love.
...being with your family.
...being on holiday with your family and all feeling happy at the same time.
...nursing a sick animal back to health.
...an unexpected gift for no reason.
...to explore the wonders of nature
...a hug from a loved one
...the smell of clean sheets
...a warm smile from a stranger
...singing (go figure!)
...the taste of a fresh strawberry
...Clean Fun on AOL
...Knowing where your teenagers are when you lay down to sleep at night.
...the sound of a child's laughter
...the dew on the fields in early morning
...feeling the presence of my Angel's around me, to protect me
...The smile you get in return when smiling at someone
...A hug, being able to be there for a friend or stranger in their time of need....
.... a hug from someone you love
...a child's smile
...birds singing
...waves lapping on the shore
... a puppy wagging it's tail
...daffodils in the Spring
... a card from an old friend who you haven't had contact with for years, just as if it was yesterday
...ducks landing on a pond
...the look of a child , when surprised
...your dentist tells you , no cavities
...A TAX RETURN
...Waking up in the morning with thoughts of that special man in my life.
...Listening to my daughter singing You are my Sunshine to me.
...the cuddle and giggle of a child
...the embrace of a man that truly loves you
...the warmth you feel when you have been able to help someone with a problem
...my childrens' faces
...summer sunsets
...crashing waves
...knowing that I finally found my one true love (even if I can't be with him/her)
...a cool breeze on a balmy night
...the sound of a slot machine hitting the jackpot
...feel healthy
...a happy story in the paper amidst all the bad ones
...poetry
...a good book
...a warm summer day
...the smell of spring
...the smell of the ocean
...sleeping in
...having my husband brush my hair
...an unexpected breeze on a summer day
...cafe latte
...trolley swaying
...silk robe with fringe
...pink sweet peas
...smell of sage coming from the oven on Thanksgiving
...high heels
...When things work out RIGHT for a change.
...The smell of fresh cut grass
...a random act of kindness
... getting flowers unexpectadly from that special someone
...Knowing your friends really care about you
...Getting my name inside an AOL "hug" {{{{{{{{{MY NAME}}}}}}}}
...Watching "Touched by an Angel" and being touched by the ending
...Having my first child
...a warm towel out of a shower
...receiving a rose "just because"
...playing in a summer shower
...wading in the surf on a moonlite night
...seeing a bird drink at your birdbath on a hot summer day
...a quilt, a cup of hot chocolate, your hubby and a swing on your front porch
...a sunset at the beach
...no spam in your e-mail
...an unexpected visit from your sons (they just drove 400 miles to see you smile)
...a warm fire, when you come in from working in the rain in winter
Giving oneself and receiving from a best friend
...while out shopping, you find you have one more check
...telephone answering machines when you're having supper
...and unexpected "thank you"
...my mother kissing me on my forehead
...hearing an "I love you" from someone who has never said it before
...watching babies sleep
...people that make you smile just by being near you
...Daddy's with their little girls on their shoulders
...affectionate families
...people that look out for one another
...watching the sunset with the one you love
...walking in my garden in early morning
...my grand-daughter asleep on my lap
...memories of the smell of my Mom's cooking
...my 17 yr old son not being afraid to hug me in public
...Finding a hummingbird nest
...Licking the bowl when making chocolate chip cookies
...Fireworks
...Flowers blooming in my garden that I planted myself.
...Butterflies and hummingbirds.
...Cuddling with my cat.
...Finally deciding that being "just me" is good enough for anyone. And I only have to please that lady who looks back at me in the mirror each day. The rest of friends, lovers, relatives are frosting on a very wonderful cake called life.
...Hearing my dad say "I'm proud of you" and knowing that he means it
...Having a husband that trusts me.
...Hearing job weel done
...having your grandson let you hug him for no reason
...Spending time with your closest friends, that you don't get to see very often.
...When your 17 yr. old wishes to spend time with his mom, rather than go out with his friends.
...Having your mom as a BEST friend!
...Having your son as a best friend!
..When your 17 yr. old son calls you from another state just so you can hear a song on the radio that reminded him of you!
...laying on the couch with my 3 girls and snuggling and them saying "mommy, you are a good mom."
...Hearing your young child laugh in another room when you know they are alone.
...Snow lightly falling on Christmas eve
...to be lucky enough to have people who know you so well they are able to make you laugh even when you're crying
...finally knowing what being loved by a partner feels like
...being in love
...being able to help others
...watching the whales play at sunset
...snuggling under a homemade quilt
...twinkling stars
...Coming back home after being away at college for four long years and realizing there is nothing as great as a family that not only loves each other....but LIKES each other
...Being in the Eastern Sierra: the booming wind, the smell of sage and chamisa, the bright sun in an empty deep blue sky, and the snowfields on gray granite.
...Living in a place where all roads lead to neighbors.
...a full moon, a perfect crescent moon, riding a Harley on a summer night, puppy breath, a baby's kiss
...having your husband as a BEST FRIEND.
...Knowing Jesus realy does exist and that Jesus really does love me!!
...Online friends who keep writing after many years
...knowing that your bills are caught up for the month.
...Acting your shoe size!
...Waking up in the morning, and hurry out of bed only to realize it's saturday and you don't have to be at work.
...the sight of my beautiful wife
...just watching my kids play
...raking fall leaves
...Memories of a road trip to the coast with your best friend that is also your girlfriend that you love.
...being with your family.
...being on holiday with your family and all feeling happy at the same time.
...nursing a sick animal back to health.
...an unexpected gift for no reason.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Character
Character
When you do not upset yourself thinking about how others must change and instead you concentrate on your own change, good things start to happen.
First, you will feel better about yourself.
Second, you will start to have positive feelings towards others and start to understand them.
Third, others start having a more positive attitude towards you.
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