MIND,BODY,HEART & SOUL

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THE POWER OF THE MIND

2008-07-07T11:02:00.000-07:00

"Fill your minds with everything that is true,
everything that is noble, everything that is good
and pure, everything we love and honor, and
everything that can be thought virtuous or
worthy of praise." (Phil 4:8-9)

We are what we think.

Change your thoughts and you change the world.

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2008-06-23T11:09:00.000-07:00

The Trinity of Body Mind Soul

2008-06-18T14:27:00.000-07:00

By Amy Biddle

We are all spiritual beings, each of us with the gift of a body, mind, and soul. When we are not very aware of our essentially spiritual nature, we tend to identify ourselves as just one thing or the other. Some of us think we are this body that does things, or we're a mind that has to figure it out. Our soul, we may imagine, is something that floats up and may or may not live on after we die.

As we grow in spiritual awareness, we develop a more integrated understanding of ourselves. We come to know ourselves as spiritual creatures, operating through a unified trinity of body, mind, and soul. These three facets of self allow us to have a creative experience of life in (at least) three dimensions simultaneously.

Through the body, we can experience and affect our physical environment. We can build shelters, make clothing, and find or grow food. We can feel pleasure and pain. Our brains (which are organs of our bodies) can learn by conditioning to survive on the physical plane. Our bodies have their own consciousness. An example of this is in body memory. Have you ever found it useful to "dial" a frequently used phone number in the air when you need to remember it? The information seems not to be stored in your head, because the fingers that dance that pattern so often have their own memory.

While the body can affect our physical environment in a sort of brute force way, the mind shapes our lives much more than most of us realize. Its tools may appear to be more refined. Rather than the power of hammers, muscles, and the opposable thumb, the mind has the power of attention, belief, and observation. With these tools, the mind shapes our world in a way far more profound than bulldozers and chain saws. We can visualize a whole new life for ourselves and watch it manifest without our bodies forcing anything.

The challenging thing about the mind, for most of us, is that it encompasses both conscious and unconscious attitudes, beliefs, and desires. It is our whole mind that creates our circumstances, not just the part we're aware of. This explains why we so often experience the frustration of our conscious beliefs and desires. The conscious mind has only a fraction of the mind's total power.

Fortunately for us, neither the body nor the mind is in total control. If there seems to be a stalemate between our conscious desires and our unconscious beliefs and attitudes, attention to the third aspect of ourselves can help us get unstuck. The soul has direct access to all wisdom, power, health, and love.

The soul is the part of us that lives in the vast collective pool of good that is God. When we integrate our whole selves through regular attention to the soul, we find that we are neither mind nor body alone, but that both our minds and bodies give fuller expression to our spiritual essence.

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2008-06-11T11:27:00.001-07:00

A to Z of Life

2008-05-22T07:24:00.000-07:00

A to Z of life

A	Always depend on God
B	Bear insult, near injury
C	Control the tongue
D	Do not cheat anybody
E	Evil company is dangerous
F	Fear nothing
G	Give, give, give. God will Love, Love, Love
H	Helping others is virtue
I	Injury is vice
J	Japa is your coat of arms
K	Knowledge is the fruit
L	Live for others
M	Mind deceives, beware
N	Now is the best time to utilize
O	Overcome grief by liberality
P	Pure mind is your friend
Q	Quietness will lead you to progress
R	Recite the name of God
S	Speak sweetly, speak softly
T	To love is to Serve
U	Understand yourself
V	Virtue is the staff of life
W	Within you is bliss
X	(E)xert yourself for Good
Y	Your treasure is God
Z	Zero has no value, if not attached to a unit. So life has no value if not attached to God.

THE HIS HOLINESS 14TH DALAI LAMA ON LIFE

2008-05-18T19:22:00.000-07:00

The His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama on Life

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three R's: Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
15. Be gentle with the earth.
16. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

STEPS TO HAPPINESS

2008-05-10T10:09:00.000-07:00

Everybody Knows,
You can’t be all things to all people.
You can’t do all things at once.
You can’t do all things equally well.
You can’t do all things better than everyone else.
Your humanity is showing just like everyone else’s.

So,
You have to find out who you are, and be that.
You have to decide what comes first, and do that.
You have to discover your strengths, and use them.
You have to learn not to compete with others, because no one else is in the contest of “being you”.

Then,
You will have learned to accept your own uniqueness.
You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions.
You will have learned to live with your limitations.
You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is due.
And you’ll be a most vital mortal.

Believe,
That you are a wonderful, unique person.
That you are a once-in all history event.
That it’s more than a right, it’s your duty, to be who you are.
That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish.
And you’ll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down.

- Author Unknown

MIND

2008-05-10T09:58:00.000-07:00

Mind is the master planner that molds and makes
And man is mind and forever more he takes,

The tools of thought and shaping what he wills
Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills

He thinks in secret and it comes to pass
His environment is but his looking glass!!!

- James Allen

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2008-05-09T16:09:00.001-07:00

gOD'S HELP: hOW pRAYER aNSWERED !

2008-05-07T13:45:00.000-07:00

GOD'S HELP: HOW PRAYER ANSWERED!

A nearby river’s banks overflow and an old man finds himself caught in a flood. In order to avoid the water he climbs up to the roof of his home and prays for God to rescue him in his time of need. Shortly after his prayer, a lady in a row boat comes across the man sitting on his roof. She asks him to come aboard so that she can take him to safety. However, the old man insists that he will be fine, and that God will save him and keep him from harm.

Less than an hour later the rising water has almost reached the rooftop of the old man’s home. At this time a rescue boat approaches the old man and asks him to come on board so that they can take him to safety. The stubborn old man reassures the life rescue team that he will be fine as God will surely save him. The boat leaves, leaving the old man sitting and praying on his rooftop once again.

Less than a half hour later the old man’s feet are now standing in a stream of water that continues to rise rapidly. All of a sudden a helicopter comes out of nowhere and hurtles down a folding ladder to the old man below. However, the old man rejects this final rescue attempt saying that God will save him. The rescue team doesn’t have time to argue with the stubborn old man and politely inform him bluntly that if he doesn’t grab hold of the rescue ladder that he will be swept away by the rising current and will likely drown. The old man looks up at the helicopter, thanks them for their help and kneels down to pray.

Moments later the old man is swept away by the current and meets his untimely death.

The old man is brought to the pearly gates of heaven where God welcomes him with open arms. Although glad to be in heaven, the old man is perplexed and confused as to why God did not help him in his time of need. And so he approaches and asks God for an explanation.

“Why did you not save me in my greatest time of need?” says the old man.

God looks down upon him with kind eyes and says, “My dear child, whatever you have asked for have I not given to you? You asked to be taken to safety and so I obliged by sending you 2 boats and a helicopter. What you do with what I provide is not in my hands. I can only provide you with the opportunities to fulfill your wants and desires. What you do with those opportunities when they come your way is completely up to you.”

The old man looked down upon his feet, a little ashamed of these hasty decisions. However, he finally understood the true and real power of prayer.

Mindful Eating

2008-05-07T13:42:00.000-07:00

Mindful Eating

These instructions came to us from Buddhist teachers, but similar practices are found in traditions across the world.

Practicing mindfulness during a meal gives you an opportunity to experience food and the act of eating as you may have never experienced it before. Pause before your meal and examine your food with all your senses, noticing the color, shape, feel, smell, and taste of your food. As your meal unfolds in silence, tasting, chewing, swallowing, and digesting slow down and take on new dimensions. This is also a convenient practice, as eating is an activity you will hopefully do every day! It’s a great way to explore how daily activities can be changed by mindfulness.

Sit quietly, with a straight spine. Notice the sensations in your body. Note anticipation of eating.

Slowly begin to put food on your plate. Pay close attention to the color, the aroma, the size of the portion. Notice thoughts in your mind.

Set your plate in front of you. Look carefully at the food.

Slowly place the food in your mouth, notice the explosion of flavor and sensation of the food in your mouth, on your tongue. Notice all the flavors: the bitter, sour, sweet, salty, mild, hot.

Chew slowly, noticing the change in the texture, flavor, and sensations. Notice your thoughts. Notice the changes in your body as you swallow the food.

If you are impatient, simply notice that and continue chewing and swallowing slowly and mindfully.

Occasionally pause, put down your fork, and simply notice the sensations in your body and the thoughts in your mind.

At the end of the meal, take a few mindful moments before getting up. Enjoy

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2008-05-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

21 Ways to Celebrate Life

2008-05-06T09:54:00.000-07:00

21 Ways to Celebrate Life

1. Smile. Smiling makes you and those around you feel good. If you don’t feel good, a smile can trick your brain into feeling better.
2. Eat ice cream.
3. Run on the beach. If you can’t physically do this, use your imagination.
4. Call someone who is ill or lonely. Listen to their story. Take the time. Tell them your story, if they ask.
5. Listen to music that touches your heart and soul.
6. Sing in the shower, or out loud if you are comfortable.
7. Visit the grave of a loved one and celebrate your continued BREATH. And tell your loved one what’s on your mind.
8. Play with a dog.
9. Thank yourself for putting up with all the things about yourself that drive you nuts! Activate your sense of humor!
10. Apologize to someone you have wronged in any way.
11. Take a day, or even a few hours, “off” to do something you always want to do but never take the time to do.
12. Eat something you never indulge in (unless allergic!) and savor every bite….slowly. No guilt permitted!
13. Re-watch your favorite funny or happy movie in your most comfortable clothes.
14. Make plans with 2 friends that you are crazy about but never see…near or far away.
15. Go outdoors to a natural setting. Sit. Close your eyes. Listen to the world. It’s all an extension of you! Your breath connects you intrinsically to the world.
16. Laugh. Do something fun or silly that evokes laughter. It has been said that laughter is God’s sunshine.
17. Place this list in an envelope and revisit it periodically to see how you are celebrating YOURSELF! If you are good to yourself, you can be much better to those around you.
18. Go to your heart and make all your decisions from there; and all will be well.
19. Follow the path that matters.
20. Believe and feel the change you want to see and you will BE the change you envision.
21. ....Yet you must know that in the end, it is LOVE’s garden you must tend.

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2008-04-27T15:40:00.001-07:00

JESUS'S SPIRITUAL QUOTES

2008-03-19T10:51:00.000-07:00

Here you will find 10 sayings of Jesus that I have collected together. Finding quotable passages from Jesus was not that easy, as most of what is recorded of what he said (in the gospel books: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) are either metaphorical stories, or Jesus responding to particular questions that had been put to him. Neither work very well when taken out of context.
Of the more direct teachings of Jesus, most of them are contained in what is known as the sermon on the mount, which is a veritable goldmine of counter-cultural wisdom.

1. Love Your Enemies!

OK, you have to admit this is a pretty radical concept...

“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? (Matthew 5:43-47)

2. Don't Worry About The Future !

Sometimes insightful sayings seem obvious once you hear them - I think that is the case here. Live in the moment you're in!

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. (Matthew 6:34)

3. How To Treat Others !

“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. (Matthew 7:12)

4. The Most Important Commandment !

“Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?”Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:36-40)

5. Spiritual Greatness !

In the topsy-turvy world of the Kingdom of God it seems the usual understanding of things is reversed. Here is yet another example:

“You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 43 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:42-45)

6. Gaining The World, Losing Your Soul !

Here Jesus highlights that the eternal and spiritual dimension is more important than the temporal physical one. Those who choose to follow His teaching will make physical sacrifices for spiritual rewards.
Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” (Mark 8:34-38)

7. The Kingdom Of God Is Not Physical !

Christian faith should not be militant, things like the crusades were not in line with what Jesus taught, or even the concept of christendom. He also taught that the Kingdom of God was in the hearts of men.
The statement below was said in response to questioning in his trial before the roman govenor.

“My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” (John 18:36)

8. God Loves Everyone !
This very well known passage is actually a quote from Jesus.

“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17)

9. Ask, Seek, Knock !

“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. (Luke 11:9-10)

10. His Claim To Be God !

While it seems Jesus didn't make a point of telling everyone that he was God, he did make it clear on a few recorded occasions. This quote is taken from Jesus' court trial, from which the resulting conviction of 'blasphemy' led to his crucifixion.
I include this quote, not because it's a great teaching, but because it affects how one perceives his teaching. It's hard to think of Jesus as [just] a good moral teacher when you know that he thought himself to be God. Either he is a weirdo, or he is God!
Then the high priest said to him,

“I demand in the name of the living God—tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”Jesus replied, “You have said it. And in the future you will see the Son of Man seated in the place of power at God’s right hand and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (Matthew 26:63-64)

ABUNDANCE!

2008-02-23T07:14:00.000-08:00

Feel the plentitude---feel that there is plenty. The Divine has provided you a lot, and He will provide you much more. Why be tense about that? - Poojya Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

THE SIZE OF YOUR HEART

2008-02-23T07:11:00.000-08:00

The Size of Your Heart

It isn't the size of your house as such
That matters so much at all.
It's the gentle hand and its loving touch,
That make it great or small.

The friends who come and the hour they go,
Who out of your house depart,
Will judge it not by the style you show,
But rather by the size of your heart.

It isn't the size of your head so much,
It isn't the wealth you found.
That will make you happy -- it's how you touch
The lives that are all around.

For making money is not hard --
To live life well is an art:
How people love you, how they regard,
Is all in the size of your heart.

Author Unknown

A DIRECT LINK TO GOD

2008-01-06T04:18:00.000-08:00

A Direct Link to God

1. A heartwarming smile

2. A heartfelt prayer

3. A heart filled thought

4. A heart working task

5. A hearty laugh

6. Heart touching faith

7. Heart reaching ways

8. A heart pleasing promise

9. A heart spoken thanks…

Do you wish to link with God?

If the answer to that is a “Yes” then it is easy…all you need to do is find your heart…and in whatever you think…whatever you say…and in whatever you do…just use the strength of your heart alone…and soon you shall see that the heart you use for all that you do is the breath of God that is filled in you and in me.

And there is one more secret that I shall say. To find your heart is no trouble from today. Just take all that you desire and put it away. Pick up the thoughts that make you stray. And below it all you shall see a treasure…full of love. That is your heart…keep it first. And then the rest is Grace that will shower on you once you have placed your faith in love. God is love…and He is at this moment with you as love that shines within your heart.
By Seema M. Dewan
http://saidivineinspirations.blogspot.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR-2008!

2007-12-26T17:59:00.000-08:00

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TWO FISHERMEN

2007-12-20T08:40:00.000-08:00

Two men went fishing. One was an experienced fisherman, the other wasn't. Every time the experienced fisherman caught a big fish, he put it in his ice chest to keep it fresh. Whenever the inexperienced fisherman caught a big fish, he threw it back. The experienced fisherman watched this go on all day and finally got tired of seeing the man waste good fish. "Why do you keep throwing back all the big fish you catch?" he asked.

The inexperienced fisherman replied, "I only have a small frying pan."

Sometimes, like that fisherman, we throwback the big plans, big dreams, big jobs, big opportunities that God gives us. Our faith is too small.

We laugh at that fisherman who didn't figure out that all he needed was a bigger frying pan, yet how ready are we to increase the size of our faith?

Whether it's a problem or a possibility, God will never give you anything bigger than you can handle. That means we can confidently walk into anything God brings our way.

REMEMBER:Stop telling God you've got big problems.
Tell your problems you've got a BIG GOD!

THE WINGS

2007-12-20T08:38:00.000-08:00

An article in National Geographic several years agoprovided a penetrating picture of God's wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forestrangers began their trek up a mountain to assess theinferno's damage.

One ranger found a bird literallypetrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree.Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knockedover the bird with a stick. When he struck it, three tinychicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings.The loving Mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and hadgathered them under her wings, instinctively knowingthat the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flownto safety but had refused to abandon her babies. When the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched hersmall body, the mother had remained steadfast.Because she had been willing to die, those under thecover of her wings would live.

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge..." Being loved this much should make a difference inyour life.

Remember the One who loves you and then,be different because of it.

ATTITUDE

2007-12-18T07:55:00.000-08:00

ATTITUDE
"The longer I live , the more i realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude... is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. it will make or break a company...a church...a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We can not change our past...we can not change the fact that people will act in a certain way. we cannot change the inevitable. the only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
I am convinced that life is 10 percent of what happens to me and 90 percent of how I react to it. And so it is with you."

Charles R. Swindoll

SLEEP WELL

2007-12-12T08:07:00.000-08:00

SLEEP WELL

FOR A SOUND NIGHT'S SLEEP TRY THE FOLLOWING TIPS:

» Throw your TV set and the computer out of the bedroom.

» Take a cool shower before jumping into the bed.

» Wear loose cotton clothes (preferable white) - no denims or trousers please.

» Fix a sleeping schedule and stick to the routine honestly.

» Is the pillow good enough ? In a lot of cases, pillows and incomforable mattress may lead to sleep disorders.

» Reduce intake of spices, chocolates and caffeine, especially after lunchtime.

» The old granny's trick - take a glass of warm milk just before going to bed.

» If you are worried about something that preventing your from sleeping, try to think of ways to resolve it. Opening a discussion with the partner may help.

» Do some physical work or Yoga exercises some 3-4 hours before the sleeping time.

» There should be a healthy gap between your dinner and sleeping time.

» Sex with your partner before bedtime will also aid in getting a good sleep.

» If your mind is flooded with ideas and tasks for the next day, jot them down on a piece of paper so that you get relaxed.

» When nothing helps, tune in to some Worldspace Radio station for soft, slow, relaxing music like jazz, folk or orchestral pieces.

I hope these sleeping tricks will help you sleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed next day. Sweet Dreams.

A SHORT MEDITATION INSTRUCTION

2007-12-05T20:24:00.000-08:00

A Short Meditation Instruction

(Brigitte Schrottenbacher)

Sit down comfortably. You can sit cross-legged on the floor or even on a chair. Put your right hand on top of the left hand on your lap. Right leg is on top of the left leg. Your back should be straight.

Make clear in your mind, that you are sitting in meditation now. You try to let go of everything in your mind. All thoughts, problems and worries of your everyday life, now you let them go.

Breathe in deep and breathe out. While breathing out think that you breathe out all thoughts, worries and problems, you let them go.

Close your eyes gently and bring your attention to your abdomen. You will see when you breathe in, then the abdomen is rising, when you breathe out, then the abdomen is falling. Try to be with that movement now. Know the rising and falling of the abdomen.

If you cannot see/feel the movement, you can use your right hand and put it on your belly. Then you can also see a very fine movement of your abdomen. If the movement is clear again, bring your hand back to your lap.

Now make a mental note of what you are experiencing. When you see the abdomen rising note in your mind “rising”, when you see the falling movement of your abdomen, note “falling”. “Rising, falling, rising, falling..” be with the movement and note it in your mind.

You will see that the mind doesn’t really like to stay with the object (rising and falling). Never mind, when you realize that you are involved in thoughts again, note that as “thinking, thinking,” two or three times and then let it go and bring your attention back to the movement of the abdomen.

We need a lot of patience. A beginners mind can be compared with a wild horse. If you catch a wild horse and you try to tame it, it doesn’t want to follow your instructions, the horse will jump and run and try every way to escape. Therefore you have to tie it to a tree, and let it jump. Sooner or later it will stop the whole action because it realizes that you do not let it go. Then it will calm down and peacefully eat the grass.

With the mind it’s the same. We tie it to the breath and to the movement of the abdomen. We have never trained it and so it is stubborn and wants to have it its own way. We need to be patient, and every time it tries to escape, we let go of the thoughts and bring the attention back to the main object, to the movement of the abdomen. Sooner or later the mind will calm down.

Sometimes we feel pain in our knees, the back or anywhere else. Then we note it as “pain, pain”, try to let go of it and return to the main object. Sometimes the pain disappears, sometimes it doesn’t. Never mind, try to be patient and stay in the posture until you feel you really cannot bear it anymore and you want to change position now. Then do it mindfully. Note first “pain, pain” then “wanting to change posture” then note “changing, changing” until you are in the new posture. When you are in the new posture look at the pain – is it still there or has it disappeared. So wisdom will arise. You will see impermanence. There was pain and when you changed the posture the pain disappeared and now there is happiness in the mind.

If you are mindful in this way, whenever you change posture, then you practice correctly. You do not interrupt and lose concentration and mindfulnes.

Sometimes you hear noise from the outside. If it disturbs your practice, then make a mental note of it as “hearing, hearing” and then let it go and come back to the abdomen. It doesn’t matter whatever interupts your mindfulnes you use it as your object, that means note it and let it go and return to the main object, which is the movement of the abdomen.

As beginner practice for 20 minutes, later go up to 30, 40, 50 and 60 minutes.

The walking- and standing meditation is also very important. You should actually do it before the sitting meditation. It will calm the mind and give you the energy for the following sitting meditation.

Start therefore with standing. Be aware of the standing posture. Know “standing, standing”, be aware of your head, shoulders, arms, hands, know you hold your left hand with the right hand in front of your belly. Know your straight back and your legs and the sensation that arises there in your feet when they touch the floor.

Know this is “standing, standing”. You can do the standing meditation as long as you do the walking- and sitting meditation, each posture for about 20 minutes in the beginning – up to one hour.

When you decide to do the walking meditation, then open your eyes and start with bringing your right foot forward and make the mental note “right goes thus”, then note “left goes thus” while bringing your left foot forward. Go on like that. Be aware of the movement of your feet. Walk very slowly and mindfully. This walking meditation can be done in many parts of a step. For the beginning this “first part” is enough.

Try to do the walking- and the standing meditation before the sitting meditation. If you have the time try to do each of this postures for 20 minutes a day. If you do not have much time you can also do them for 10 minutes.

Actually the Buddha taught us to do the meditation in four postures: walking, standing, sitting and lying on.

The lying posture is suitable before you go to sleep, or if you are sick and for elder people, who find it hard do the sitting practice. Lay down on one side and watch your breath (the rising and falling of the abdomen) until you fall asleep.

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APPRECIATE THE POSSIBILITIES

2007-11-26T00:18:00.000-08:00

APPRECIATE THE POSSIBILITIES

In the smallest detail of life there is much for which to be
thankful. In all of life itself there is no limit to the
possibilities for appreciation.

In each day, in each moment, life’s blessings continuously
pour forth. In the quiet times, in the grand and magnificent
experiences, there is always richness upon richness in the
living of life.

Certainly there are disappointments and pains that come
along on a regular basis. Yet when you stand back and look
at the big picture, those difficult moments, as intense as
they are, only make up a tiny fraction of the overall
possibilities.

On the whole, life is exceedingly worth any trouble, any
setback, any difficulty. For always there are countless
possibilities of goodness stretching out in every direction.

The simple appreciation of the positive possibilities in any
moment will begin to bring the best of those possibilities
to life. Merely recalling how good life can be will serve to
make it truly better.

Life asks much of you, and yet it gives far, far more than
it asks. Appreciate the countless possibilities, and you can
indeed make the best of them real.

GOLDEN MEMORIES

2007-11-25T23:17:00.000-08:00

Golden Memories

Let me do my work each day with joy and hope; and ifdark hours or despair overtake me, may I not forget the strength that conforted me in the desolation of other times. may I still remember the bright hours which found me walking over the silent hills of my childhood, or dreaming on the edge of a quiet river when a light glowed within me, as I promised god I'd have courage amid the tempests of the changing years.

Spare me from bitterness and the sharp passions of unguarded moments. may I not forget that both poverty and riches are of the spirit.

Lift my eyes from the earth, That I may see the grandeur of the stars. let me not judge others, lest I condemn myself. let me not follow the clamour of the world, but walk calmly in my own path.Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am, and keep ever burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of faith.

And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within reach of the goal of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for life, and for time's golden memories that are good and sweet. And may the evening's twilight find me gentle still

-Author Unknown

TIPS FOR DEALING WITH STRESS

2007-11-21T19:08:00.000-08:00

Tips for Dealing with Stress

Stress is a normal reaction to events that threaten us. Such threats can come from accidents, financial troubles and problems on the job or with family. The way we deal with these pressures has a lot to do with our mental, emotional and physical health.

The following are suggestions to get you started on managing the stress in your life:

Look at your lifestyle and see what can be changed -- in your work situation, your family situation, or your schedule
Use relaxation techniques - yoga, meditation or deep breathing
Exercise - Physical activity is one of the most effective stress remedies around!
Time management - Do essential tasks and prioritize the others. Consider those who may be affected by your decisions, such as family and friends. Use a check list so you will receive satisfaction as you check off each job as it is done
Watch your diet - Alcohol, caffeine, sugar, fats and tobacco all put a strain on your body's ability to cope with stress. A diet with a balance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and foods high in protein but low in fat will help create optimum health.
Get enough rest and sleep
Talk with others - Talk with friends or family members about what is bothering you
Help others - Volunteer work can be an effective and satisfying stress reducer
Get away for awhile - Read a book, watch a movie, play a game, listen to music or go on vacation. Leave yourself some time that's just for you
Work off your anger - Get physically active or start a project
Give in occasionally - Avoid quarrels whenever possible
Tackle one thing at a time - Don't try to do too much at once.
Don't try to be perfect
Ease up on criticism of others
Don't be too competitive
Make the first move to be friendly
Care for a pet - Petting an animal can help reduce stress and lower blood pressure

NEWS ROOM TEXT

2007-11-15T19:17:00.000-08:00

ON OPTIMISM

2007-11-05T07:35:00.000-08:00

On optimism

Dedication may be your watchword as you begin to feel more serious about pursuing your goals. Because you may be prone to adopting a pessimistic attitude, it could be difficult for you to believe that success is within your reach.
You can best equip yourself by learning to release your pessimistic thoughts and replace them with optimistic ones.
Believing in your success will not only motivate you, but it will also empower you to succeed. Let today be the day you embark upon a journey that will lead to success.
Trust that you can succeed in achieving your goals, and you will fulfill your potential.

Being optimistic can make the process of achieving your goals more effortless and enjoyable.
When you are hopeful rather than doubtful about your future, you are more apt to recognize opportunity when it presents itself and have the courage to accept it.
What once seemed out of reach becomes possible when you’re optimistic because you trust that life will work out in your favor.
The journey to success becomes a pleasant challenge to be achieved rather than something to be looked upon with dread.
When roadblocks bar your path, you’ll look for solutions rather than focus on the problem because you trust that you will succeed.
The optimism you feel today will propel you to achieve what you want.

INSPIRATION

2007-11-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

INSPIRATION

You may be a person of concentration and will power and still when you dive deep into the sea of problems you may not find the pearl of success at all. There are many persons who although they have powerful concentration do not know where to strike for success. Brilliant people with efficient minds also have starved or have had only meager success. This is where another factor in acquiring prosperity comes into consideration: Learn to seek the success of others in working for your own highest achievements.

-Paramahansa Yogananda

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2007-11-01T09:02:00.000-07:00

A ROSE WITHIN

2007-10-31T09:14:00.000-07:00

"A Rose Within"

A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully.
Before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw the bud
that would soon blossom and also the thorns.

He thought, "How can any beautiful flower come from a
plant burdened with so many sharp thorns?" Saddened
by this thought, he neglected to water the rose, and
before it was ready to bloom, it died.

So it is with many people. Within every soul there is a
rose. The God-like qualities planted in us at birth
grow amid the thorns of our faults. Many of us look at
ourselves and see only the thorns.

We despair, thinking that nothing good can possibly
come from us. We neglect to water the good within us.
We never realize our potential.

Some people do not see the rose within themselves;
someone else must show it to them. One of the greatest
gifts a person can possess is to be able to reach past
the thorns and find the rose within others.

This is the characteristic of love, to look at a
person, and knowing their faults, recognize the
nobility in their soul. If we show them the rose, they
will conquer the thorns.

- Author Unknown

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY

2007-10-30T21:02:00.001-07:00

MULLA NAZARUDIN STORY

2007-10-29T00:49:00.000-07:00

MULLA NAZARUDIN STORY

Mullah Nazrudin was told by his wife to get four donkeys and she gave him four gold coins.

Mullah went to the market, bought four donkeys and sat on one of them and was coming back.

As he was nearing his house, he realized that he was lost in his self-talk and wanted to make sure he had the four donkeys. He counted but there were only three as he missed counting the fourth donkey, on which he was seated. He got worried. When he reached his home, his wife was waiting on the doorstep. Before she could open the mouth Mullah confessed, ‘I know you told me to get four donkeys and since I was lost in my self talk, the fourth one is missing, so I could bring home only three donkeys’.

For the first time his wife smiled and said ‘I don’t see three donkeys but I see five donkeys’.

We miss the obvious.

We have the intelligence in us and like Mullah we don’t own what we have. Use this intelligence to solve problems. Be like a player; when the opponent takes the ball, he goes after it like a game with a challenging attitude. Life is like a game. Play it wisely and enjoy it. Treat problems like a challenge. In the midst of a challenge, your body, mind and sprit should be alert and alive. One should be more enthusiastic in the midst of a problem, like a player.

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2007-10-18T20:51:00.000-07:00

HAPPY DURGA PUJA FESTIVAL!!

2007-10-18T08:55:00.000-07:00

INSPIRATION

2007-10-18T08:41:00.000-07:00

INSPIRATION

Whenever you discipline yourself, you feel the presence of God. It is he who disciplines you through your own conscience. Whenever you have pure love in your heart, you are in the presence of God. When you are quiet, then you are with God. When you are really happy, remember that God is smiling through you. When you have good and noble motives, then you have God with you.
Peace is the altar of heaven. When peace comes, you are One with God. Peace is not something passive or negative; it stabs the heart of worries. One can kill worries faster by cultivating peace than by becoming angry at one’s lot.
Peace is everywhere. You are swimming in an ocean of peace. Just as blood goes through every cell of the body. When you are peaceful, everything is beautiful. When you love your peace, your whole mental life becomes poisoned. Cultivate peace!

-Paramahansa Yogananda

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2007-10-15T10:08:00.001-07:00

THE WAY TO LOVE SOMEONE !

2007-10-15T08:03:00.000-07:00

THE WAY TO LOVE SOMEONE !

It was Friday morning and a young executive finally decided to ask his boss for a raise. Before leaving for work, he told his wife what he was about to do. All day long he felt nervous and apprehensive. Finally, in the late afternoon, he summoned the courage to approach his employer, and to his delight, the boss agreed for the raise.

The elated husband arrived home. And to his surprise a beautiful table was set with their best crockery and lighted candles. Smelling the aroma of a festive meal, he figured that someone from the office must have called his wife and passed on the message.

Finding her in a kitchen, he eagerly shared the details of his good news. They embraced and danced around the room before sitting down to the wonderful meal which his wife had prepared. Next to his plate, he found and artistically lettered note that read: "Congratulations, Darling! I knew you'd get the raise. This dinner is to show you how much I love you."

Later on his way to the kitchen to help his wife serve dessert, he noticed that a second card had fallen from her pocket. Picking it up from the floor, he read: "Don't worry about not getting the raise! You deserve it anyway! This dinner is to show you how much I love you."

This is the way to love someone, immaterial of whether they succeed or fail in life.

NAVRATRI FESTIVAL

2007-10-10T21:21:00.000-07:00

NAVRATRI FESTIVAL

The following Mantras describe the various qualities of Ma:
1) Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu

Shakti Rupena Sanshtita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai
Namo Namaha

Which means:
Prostrations unto Thee, O Devi (Ma)
who dwells in all beings in the form of Shakti (Energy)

2)Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu
Budhi Rupena Sansthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastsyai
Namo Namaha

Which means:
Prostrations unto Thee O Devi (Ma)
who resides in all beings as Intelligence (Wisdom)

3)Ya Devi Sarva bhuteshu
Laxmi Rupena Sansthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai
Namo Namaha

Which means:
Prostrations unto Thee O Devi (Ma)
who resides in all beings in the form of Laxmi (abundance)

Navratri Festival, the festival of Nine Days commences from today, the 12th of October,2007 and it will end on 20eth,October,2007. The festival is celebrated mostly by Hindus in India and throught the world. The fesival symbolyses worship of SHAKTI(DIVINE MOTHER ot Goddess of Energy), in Her various forms, the three most prominent being, Goddess Durga, Goddess Laxmi, and Goddess Saraswati.

Navratri, the festival of nine nights is dedicated to Godess Durga and her nine forms. According to the Hindu calendar, Navratri begins from the first day of the bright fortnight of Ashwin which usually coincides with the end of the rainy season.

The ninedays have great religious significance as Godess
Durga, the divine mother, had destroyed the evil force (in the form of the demon Mahisashura) during this period.

The festival is celebrated with true devotion and purity all over the country. People from various sections of the society irrespective of caste and creed celebrate this festival by visiting temples and offering pujas at the Mother’s feet.

In some places special puja samarohas are also held by setting the images of Mother Durga on beautifully decorated pandals. Temples dedicated to Shakti also make arrangement for pujas and bratas to mark these nine days as true symbols of devotion and adoration towards the divine mother.

THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

2007-10-09T08:51:00.000-07:00

THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE: A SUMMARY

Habit 1: Be Proactive

Change starts from within, and highly effective people make the decision to improve their lives through the things that they can influence rather than by simply reacting to external forces.

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Develop a principle-centered personal mission statement. Extend the mission statement into long-term goals based on personal principles.

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Spend time doing what fits into your personal mission, observing the proper balance between production and building production capacity. Identify the key roles that you take on in life, and make time for each of them.

Habit 4: Think Win/Win

Seek agreements and relationships that are mutually beneficial. In cases where a "win/win" deal cannot be achieved, accept the fact that agreeing to make "no deal" may be the best alternative. In developing an organizational culture, be sure to reward win/win behavior among employees and avoid inadvertantly rewarding win/lose behavior.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

First seek to understand the other person, and only then try to be understood. Stephen Covey presents this habit as the most important principle of interpersonal relations. Effective listening is not simply echoing what the other person has said through the lens of one's own experience. Rather, it is putting oneself in the perspective of the other person, listening empathically for both feeling and meaning.

Habit 6: Synergize

Through trustful communication, find ways to leverage individual differences to create a whole that is greater than the sum of the parts. Through mutual trust and understanding, one often can solve conflicts and find a better solution than would have been obtained through either person's own solution.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Take time out from production to build production capacity through personal renewal of the physical, mental, social/emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Maintain a balance among these dimensions.

Recommended Reading

Covey, Stephen R., The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

OSHO ON LOVE

2007-10-04T10:05:00.001-07:00

JUST FRIENDS VS BEST FRIENDS

2007-10-04T07:17:00.000-07:00

JUST FRIENDS VS BEST FRIENDS

Who is Just and who is Best???'

Just Friends VS. Best Friends

A Just Friend says..hi,..hello,..bye,...and walks away...
A Best friend always stop by your side & asks how r u doing ??

A Just Friend has never seen you cry.
A Best friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A Just Friend thinks the friendship is over, when you have an argument.
A Best friend knows that it's not a friendship, until after you've had a fight.

A Just Friend hates it when you call, after he has gone to bed.
A Best friend asks you.... why you took so long to call.

A Just Friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A Best friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

A Just Friend jealous about your romantic history.
A Best friend wonders of your love story.....

A Just Friend expects you to be always there for any help.
A Best friend is always there, wherever you require any help.

A Just Friend doesn't have time in his/her busy schedule,
A Best friend always have time for you in his/her busy schedules....

A Just Friend phones you whenever he/she has some work,
A Best friend calls you often just to hear your voice.....

A Just Friend doesnt have anything to talk to you on phone,
A Best friend doesnt know...what all to finish ...

CORE ETHICAL VALUES FOR CHARACTER

2007-10-03T10:49:00.000-07:00

CORE ETHICAL VALUES FOR CHARACTER

Certain core ethical values form the foundation of building called character. Here are a few such values to be considered.

Trustworthiness

Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country.

Respect

Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements.

Responsibility

Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices.

Fairness

Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly.

Caring

Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need.

Citizenship

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment

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MAHATMA GANDHI

2007-10-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

MAHATMA GANDHI

TODAY, October,02, 2007, is the 138th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Indian Nation., who led India's freedom struggle for decades ,until India was freed from bondage of British Colonial Rule, on 15th August, 1947. He was staunch follower of doctrine of NONVIOLENCE and TRUTH.

Below are some of his thoughts on TRUTH.

TRUTH

Truth is what the voice within tells you.

Truth is the right designation of God.

Truth and nonviolence will never be destroyed.

Truth is like a vast tree which yields more and more fruit the more you nurture it.

Truth alone will endure, all the rest will be swept away before the tide of time.

Truth and untruth often con-exist; good and evil often are found together.

Truth is self-evident, nonviolence is its maturest fruit, it is contained in Truth, but is not self-evident.

Every truth is self-acting and possesses inherent strength.

Truth, which is permanent, eludes the historian of events. Truth transcends history.

Truth and nonviolence demand that no human being may debar himself from serving any other human being, no matter how sinful he may be.

Truth is the first to be sought for, and Beauty and Goodness will then be added unto you.

An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it.

Truth without humility would be an arrogant caricature.

The quest of truth involves self-suffering, sometimes even upto death.

Use truth as your anvil, nonviolence as your hammer and anything that does not stand the test when it is brought to the anvil of truth and hammered with nonviolence, reject it.

A CHANCE TO START

2007-09-30T19:49:00.000-07:00

A CHANCE TO START

How often we wish for another chance to make a fresh begining.
A chance to blot out our mistakes and change failure into winning.

It does not take a special time to make a brand new start.
It only takes the deep desire to try with all our heart.

To live a little better, to always be forgiving.
To add a little sunshine in a world for which we’re living.

Never give up in despair nor think you are through.
For there’s always a tomorrow, A chance to start a new.

THE DUCK AND THE DEVIL

2007-09-29T21:27:00.000-07:00

THE DUCK AND THE DEVIL

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm.
He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods.

He Practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting
A little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was
Walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck.

Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck
Square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved.

In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile, only to see
His sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.

After lunch the next day Grandma said, " Sally, let's wash the
Dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in
The kitchen." Then she whispered to him, " Remember the duck?" So
Johnny did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go
Fishing and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make
Supper." Sally just smiled and said," Well that's all right because Johnny told
Me he wanted to help." She whispered again, "Remember the duck?" So Sally
Went fishing and Johnny stayed to help.

After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's,
He finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck. Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long
You would let Sally make a slave of you."

Thought for the day and every day thereafter?

Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done... And the devil
Keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad
Habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.) ....whatever it is....You need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing..... He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven.

He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave
Of you.

The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He
Not only forgives you, but He forgets . It is by God's grace and
Mercy that we are saved.

Go ahead and make the difference in someone's life today. Share
This with a friend and always remember:

God is at the window.

HARMONY

2007-09-28T21:50:00.000-07:00

HARMONY

All problems in life, are problems of harmony.

Quarrelsome families become QUIET when harmony flowers (Coral Vine) are brought in

If each of us in the family live in Spirit, there can be endless wonder, joy, Romance of living, which can create the greatest possibility for family happiness.

If one in the family takes up the role of making everyone get the maximum out of the family, he can raise his family to be the number one family is his world.

HAPPINESS IN LIFE: SOME PRACTICES

2007-09-28T11:55:00.000-07:00

HAPPINESS IN LIFE:SOME PRACTICES

Following are some characteristics in life and some desirable practices to be followed in order to create happiness in life and live a life of fulfillment and abundant joy.

1. Become involved in activities. Being challenged with mind-related or physical activities is an important part of remaining alert, informed, and in shape. Cater to your physical and mental needs, keeping them at the peak of performance. Be all that you can be in all respects.

2. Set a good example. Live a life that embraces fairness, sincerity, thoughtfulness and caring. Younger people, as well as adults, are impressed with those who have principles and stand up for what is right.

3. Be thankful. Life is to be enjoyed. Part of that enjoyment is accepting blessings with appreciation and gratitude.

4. Be fair to yourself and others. Demonstrate fairness in all that you do. This trait reveals your concern for others while demonstrating an impartial attitude and an absence of discrimination.
Set rules and guidelines for your life. Rules and guidelines assure that goals will be pursued according to plan. Goals bring orderliness to a life that yields gratification and fulfillment.

5. Avoid anger. Someone once said “Anger is like throwing stones at a bee hive; you may be surprised at what happens.” Bouts of anger imply no control, a situation usually resulting in regret and disappointments. Often an angered person loses friends, partners and others. No one likes to be caught in a web of uncontrolled anger.

6. Accept what you can not change; change what you can. Injustice raises red flags for nearly everyone. Work to accomplish your beliefs and convictions. Those things impossible to change or alter are best forgotten.

7. Live with self-discipline. Developing self- discipline means learning to say “no” to situations that might damage physically or mentally. Many decisions are made daily. Distinguish those that are beneficial from those that are harmful. Control your life with thought, intelligence and zeal.

8. Guard against negative thinking. It is easy to become discouraged always thinking the worst is to come. Financial problems, health concerns, and family troubles, at times, make life seem onerous and burdensome. Review life achievements, friendships and other assets. Gain control and see the good in your life and in the lives of others.

9. Work against self-pity. Feeling sorry for yourself is a solitary occupation which doesn’t impress or attract friends. Develop self-assurance based on your past accomplishments and accentuate the positive aspects of your life.

10. Just as other worthwhile pursuits, a life lived according to certain planned guidelines results in creating a life which impresses and influences others as well as being as acceptable and pleasing to you.

LITTLE LESSONS OF LIFE

2007-09-26T05:03:00.000-07:00

LITTLE LESSONS OF LIFE

Don’t go for looks, they can deceive.
Don’t go for wealth even that fades away.
Go for someone who makes you smile.

There are moments in life
when you really miss someone
that you want to pick them up
from your dreams and hug them.
Hope you dream of that someone.

Dream what you want to dream,
go where you want to go,
be what you want to be,
because you have only one life
and one chance to do all the things
you want in life.

May you have…
Enough happiness to make you sweet
Enough trials to make you strong
Enough sorrow to keep you human
Enough hope to make you happy
And enough money to buy gifts.

When one door of happiness closes, another opens.
But we often took so long at the closed door,
that we don’t see the one which has been opened for us.

The best kind of friend is the one
you could sit on a porch, swing with,
never saying a word and then walk away feeling
like that was the best conversation you’ve had.

It’s true that we don’t know
what we’ve got until we lose it,
but it’s also true that we don’t know what
we’ve been missing until it arrives.

Always put yourself in other’s shoes.
If you feel that it hurts you,
it probably does hurt the person too.

A careless word may kindle a strife;
A cruel word may wreck a life
A timely word may level stress
A lovely word may heal and bless.

The beginning of love is to let those we love
be perfectly themselves and
not to twist them with our own image,
otherwise we love only the reflection
of ourselves we find in them.

The happiest people don’t necessarily
have the best of everything,
they just make the most of everything
that comes along the way.

Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people
before meeting the right one so that
when we finally meet the right person,
we should know how to be grateful for that gift.

It takes a minute to have a crush on someone,
an hour to like someone and a day to love someone
- but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

Happiness lies for those who cry,
those who hurt,
those who have searched
and those who have tried.
For only they can appreciate the importance
of people who have touched their lives.

Love is when you take away the feeling,
the passion, the romance
and find out you still care for that person.

A sad thing about life is that when you meet
someone who means a lot to you
only to find out in the end that it was never
bound to be and you just have to let go.

Love starts with a smile,
develops with a kiss
and ends with a tear.

Love comes to those who still hope
even though they’ve been disappointed,
to those who still believe
even though they’ve been betrayed,
need to love those who still love,
even though they’ve been hurt before.

It hurts to love someone,
and not to be loved in return
but what is most painful is to love someone
and never finds the courage
to let the person know how you feel.

The brightest future will always
be based on a forgotten past.
You can’t go on well in life until you let go
of your past failures and heartaches.

Never say goodbye when you still want to try;
Never give up when you still feel you can take it;
Never say you don’t love that person anymore
when you can’t let go.

Giving someone all your love
is never an assurance that they’ll love you back.
Don’t expect love in return,
just wait for it to grow in their hearts
but if it doesn’t,
be content it grew in yours.

There are things you love to hear
but you would never hear it from
the person whom you would like to hear it from,
but don’t be deaf to hear it from the person
who says it with his heart.

When you were born, you were crying
and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life to the fullest so that when you die,
you’re smiling and everyone around you is crying.

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A PRAYER FOR GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY

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A Prayer For Growing Old Gracefully

Lord, Thou knowest better than I myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.

Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all; but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains; they are increasing, and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by.

I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cock-sureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others. Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.

Keep me reasonably sweet, for a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people; and give, O Lord, the grace to tell them so.

Amen.

Author Unknown

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QUOTES BY SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

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QUOTES BY SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

"I am the thread that runs through all these pearls," and each pearl is a religion or even a sect thereof. Such are the different pearls, and God is the thread that runs through all of them; most people, however, are entirely unconscious of it.

“Comfort” is no test of truth; on the contrary, truth is often far from being “comfortable.”

“Face the brutes.” That is a lesson for all life—face the terrible, face it boldly. Like the monkeys, the hardships of life fall back when we cease to flee before them.

“I do not want to get material life. I do not want sense-life but something higher.” That is renunciation. Then, by the power of meditation, undo the mischief that has been done.

“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and everything else shall be added unto you.” This is the one great duty, this is renunciation. Live for an ideal, and leave no place in the mind for anything else.

“The earth is enjoyed by heroes”—this is the unfailing truth. Be a hero. Always say, “I have no fear.”

A few heart-whole, sincere, and energetic men and women can do more in a year than a mob in a century.

A tremendous stream is flowing toward the ocean, carrying us all along with it; and though like straws and scraps of paper we may at times float aimlessly about, in the long run we are sure to join the Ocean of Life and Bliss.

Above all, beware of compromises. Hold on to your own principles in weal or woe and never adjust them to others’ “fads” through the greed of getting supporters. Your Atman is the support of the universe—whose support do you stand in need of?

All is the Self or Brahman. The saint, the sinner, the lamb, the tiger, even the murderer, as far as they have any reality, can be nothing else, because there is nothing else.

All knowledge that the world has ever received comes from the mind; the infinite library of the universe is in our own mind.

All power is within you. You can do anything and everything. Believe in that. Do not believe that you are weak; do not believe that you are half-crazy lunatics, as most of us do nowadays. Stand up and express the divinity within you.

Quotes by Swami Vivekananda (2)

All that is real in me is God; all that is real in God is I. The gulf between God and me is thus bridged. Thus by knowing God, we find that the kingdom of heaven is within us.

All truth is eternal. Truth is nobody’s property; no race, no individual can lay any exclusive claim to it. Truth is the nature of all souls.

All who have actually attained any real religious experience never wrangle over the form in which the different religions are expressed. They know that the soul of all religions is the same and so they have no quarrel with anybody just because he or she does not speak in the same tongue.

Always discriminate—your body, your house, the people around, and the world are all unreal like a dream. Always think that this body is only an inert instrument. And the Atman within is your real nature.

Anything that brings spiritual, mental, or physical weakness, touch it not with the toes of your feet.

Anything that is secret and mysterious in these systems of yoga should be at once rejected. The best guide in life is strength. In religion, as in all other matters, discard everything that weakens you, have nothing to do with it.

Are great things ever done smoothly? Time, patience, and indomitable will must show.

Are you unselfish? That is the question. If you are, you will be perfect without reading a single religious book, without going into a single church or temple.

As body, mind, or soul, you are a dream; you really are Being, Consciousness, Bliss (satchidananda). You are the God of this universe.

As long as we believe ourselves to be even the least different from God, fear remains with us; but when we know ourselves to be the One, fear goes; of what can we be afraid?

As soon as I think that I am a little body, I want to preserve it, to protect it, to keep it nice, at the expense of other bodies; then you and I become separate.

As soon as you know the voice and understand what it is, the whole scene changes. The same world which was the ghastly battlefield of maya is now changed into something good and beautiful.

Astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind; therefore as soon as they are becoming prominent in our minds, we should see a physician, take good food, and rest.

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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

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Believe In Yourself

There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren’t the way you had hoped they would be. That’s when you have to tell yourself that things will get better.

There are times when people disappoint you and let you down. But those are the times when you remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself.

There will be challenges to face and changes to make in your life, and it is up to you to accept them.

Constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle,
you will find a stronger sense of who you are. So when the days come that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself and all you want your life to be.

Because the challenges and changes will only help you to find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.

Keep believing in yourself.

INSPIRATION

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TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

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TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

EAT HEALTHY
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." There's more truth to this saying than we once thought. What you eat and drink and what you don't eat and drink can definitely make a difference to your health. Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day and less saturated fat can help improve your health and may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Have a balanced diet, and watch how much you eat.

MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT
Obesity is at an all time high in the United States, and the epidemic may be getting worse. Those who are overweight or obese have increased risks for diseases and conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Eat better, get regular exercise, and see your health care provider about any health concerns to make sure you are on the right track to staying healthy.

GET MOVING
More than 50 percent of American men and women do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits. For adults, thirty minutes of moderate physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week is recommended. It doesn't take a lot of time or money, but it does take commitment. Start slowly, work up to a satisfactory level, and don't overdo it. You can develop one routine, or you can do something different every day. Find fun ways to stay in shape and feel good, such as dancing, gardening, cutting the grass, swimming, walking, or jogging.

BE SMOKE- FREE
Health concerns associated with smoking include cancer and lung disease. Smoking triples the risk of dying from heart disease among those who are middle-aged. Second-hand smoke - smoke that you inhale when others smoke - also affects your health. If you smoke, quit today! Helplines, counseling, medications, and other forms of support are available to help you quit.

GET ROUTINE EXAMS AND SCREENINGS
Sometimes they're once a year. Other times they're more or less often. Based on your age, health history, lifestyle, and other important issues, you and your health care provider can determine how often you need to be examined and screened for certain diseases and conditions. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, and cancers of the skin, prostate, and colon. When problems are found early, your chances for treatment and cure are better. Routine exams and screenings can help save lives.

GET APPROPRIATE VACCINATIONS
They're not just for kids. Adults need them too. Some vaccinations are for everyone. Others are recommended if you work in certain jobs, have certain lifestyles, travel to certain places, or have certain health conditions. Protect yourself from illness and disease by keeping up with your vaccinations.

MANAGE STRESS
Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the health of organizations. Balancing obligations to your employer and your family can be challenging. What's your stress level today? Protect your mental and physical health by engaging in activities that help you manage your stress at work and at home.

KNOW YOURSELF AND YOUR RISKS
Your parents and ancestors help determine some of who you are. Your habits, work and home environments, and lifestyle also help to define your health and your risks. You may be at an increased risk for certain diseases or conditions because of what you do, where you work, and how you play. Being healthy means doing some homework, knowing yourself, and knowing what's best for you... because you are one of a kind.

BE SAFE-PROTECT YOURSELF
What comes to mind when you think about safety and protecting yourself? Is it fastening seat belts, applying sunscreen, wearing helmets, or having smoke detectors? It's all of these and more. It's everything from washing your hands to watching your relationships. Did you know that men at work die most frequently from motor vehicle incidents, machine-related injuries, homicides, and falls? Take steps to protect yourself and others wherever you are.

BE GOOD TO YOURSELF
Health is not merely the absence of disease; it's a lifestyle. Whether it's getting enough sleep, relaxing after a stressful day, or enjoying a hobby, it's important to take time to be good to yourself. Take steps to balance work, home, and play. Pay attention to your health, and make healthy living a part of your life.

(SOURCE:http://www.cdc.gov/men/tips.htm)

I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE

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I' LL BE AT YOUR SIDE

When the daylights gone and your on your own

And you need a friend, just to be around

I will comfort you, I will take your hand,

I will pull you through, I will understand,

And you know that

I'll be at your side,

There's no need to worry,

Together we'll survive,

Through the haste and hurry.

I'll be at your side, if you feel like you're alone,

And you have nowhere to turn, I'll be at your side,

if life's standing still, and your souls confused,

And you cannot find what road to choose,

If you make mistakes you can't let me down,

I will still believe, I won't turn around,

I'll be at your side,

There's no need to worry,

Together we'll survive,

Through the haste and hurry.

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CREATE THE LIGHT OF YOUR LIFE

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SOMETIMES IN LIFE

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SOMETIMES IN LIFE

Ups and downs are a part of life;
Don't let them affect you in anyway,
For life is a bouquet of miracles;
Don't let it just slip away.

Appreciate the beauty in everyone;
Enjoy the little moments of fun.
Someday, try to forget the stress,
And share with a friend
The serenity of the rising sun.

Everybody in life
Faces their moments of despair,
But in those moments,
Don't forget that God hears each prayer.

In those moments of sorrow,
Don't let go the little moments of joy.
Someday, take time to relax
And stare at the moonlight bathed sky.
It may not solve your problems,
But bring to you some peace of mind
Amidst those tears—
Maybe a little smile you'll find.

Then keep up the faith and never quit.
There is something positive
Even when you are hardest hit.

Sometimes little things in life
Matter a lot.
Things don't always happen
The way you had thought.
Many times you'll fail in life,
But never let life fail you.

Remember,
Sometimes adversities are sent
To bring out the best in you.

Author: Unknown

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HOLD MY HAND

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HOLD MY HAND

A little girl and her father were crossing a bridge.

The father was kind of scared so he asked little daughter,

"Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don't fall into the river."

The little girl said, "No, Dad. You hold my hand."

"What's the difference?" Asked the puzzled father...

"There's a big difference," replies the little girl.

'If i Hold your hand and something happens to me, chances are that I may let your hand go. but if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens, you will never let my hand go.'

In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in its bond.

So hold the hand of the person whom you love rather than expecting them to hold yours.

KUCH IS TARHA...

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KUCH IS TARHA
(HINDI SONG)
(ALBUM: DOORIE)
(SINGER: ATIF ASLAM)

Kuch Is Tarha Teri Palkein,
Meri Palkon Se Mila Dee,
Aanson Tere, Saare,
Meri Palkon Pe Saja De,

Kuch Is Tarha Teri Palkein,
Meri Palkon Se Mila Dee,
Aanson Tere, Saare,
Meri Palkon Pe Saja De,

Tu Har Ghari, Har Waqt,
Mere Saath Raha Hai,
Han Ye Jism, Kabhi Duur,
Kabhi Paas Raha Hai,

Jo Bhi Gham Hain Ye Tere,
Unhe Tu Mera Pata De,
Jo Bhi Gham Hain Ye Tere,
Unhe Tu Mera Pata De,

Kuch Is Tarha Teri Palkein,
Meri Palkon Se Mila Dee,
Aanson Tere, Saare,
Meri Palkon Pe Saja De,

Mujh Ko To Tere Chehre Pe,
Ye Gham Nahi Jachta,
Jayiz Nahi Lagta,
Mujhe Gham Se Tera Rishta,

Sun Meri Guzarish,
Ise Chehre Se Hata De,
Sun Meri Guzarish,
Ise Chehre Se Hata De,

Kuch Is Tarha Teri Palkein,
Meri Palkon Se Mila Dee,
Aanson Tere, Saare,
Meri Palkon Pe Saja De,