Five simple rules to be happy..!

Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

Free your mind from worries - Most never happens.

Live simply and appreciate what you have.

Give more.

Expect less from people but more from God.

Then Do It

I came through this from some web page... its very interesting so wish to share with you.

Novelist Sinclair Lewis was supposed to deliver an hour-long lecture to a group of college students who planned to be writers.

Lewis opened his talk with a question: "How many of you really intend to be writers?"

All hands went up. "In that case," said Lewis, "my advice to you is to go home and write."

With that, he left.

Words can do wonders!

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop,that they were as good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, "Did you not hear us?" The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

This story teaches two lessons:

1. There is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day.

2. A destructive word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill them.Be careful of what you say. Speak life to those who cross your path.

The power of words... it is sometimes hard to understand that an encouraging word can go such a long way. Anyone can speak words that tend to rob another of the spirit to continue in difficult times. Special is the individual who will take the time to encourage another.

Pencil...!

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box.

"There are 5 things you need to know," he told the pencil, "Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be."

"One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone’s hand."

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil."

Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make."

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside."

And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write."

The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in its heart. Now replacing the place of the pencil with you always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God's hand. And allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you possess.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems in life, but you'll need it to become a stronger person.

Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's on the inside.

And Five: On every surface you walk through, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation, you must continue to do your duties.

Allow this parable on the pencil to encourage you to know that you are a special person and only you can fulfil the purpose to which you were born to accomplish. Never allow yourself to get discouraged and think that your life is insignificant and cannot make a change.

Motivation Success Quotes

Vince Gill: Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only thing you'll have left is your character.

Emily Dickinson: Success is counted sweetest by those who never succeed.

Zig Ziglar: Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.

Abraham Lincoln: Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.

George S. Patton: Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.

Jim Rohn: Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.

Albert Schweitzer: Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Always remember to forget The things that made you sad

But never forget to remember The things that made you glad.

Always remember to forget The friends that proved untrue.

But don't forget to rememberThose that have stuck by you.

Always remember to forgetThe troubles that have passed away.

But never forget to rememberThe blessings that come each day.

Persistence

Writing on Greatness and Goodness

Writing on Greatness and Goodness - by: Sri Chinmoy

O my Pilot Beloved, do tell me one thing. Is he really great just because he has achieved something significant in life? Is he really good just because he has given something precious to humanity? To me, he alone is great who adores Your transcendental Height. To me, he alone is good who loves Your universal Beauty.

"My child, you are absolutely right. Mere becoming is not greatness, mere giving is not goodness. I want you to develop your own greatness and your own goodness. You can develop your own greatness by becoming one with your heart's cry. You can develop your own goodness by becoming one with your life's smile. Greatness is oneness that grows and glows. Goodness is fulness that satisfies and immortalises the human in the divine and the divine in the human."

If you plant honesty, you will reap trust

If you plant goodness, you will reap friends.

If you plant humility, you will reap greatness.

If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment

If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective.

If you plant hard work, you will reap success.

If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation.

So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what u will reap later.

Its story time again!

The train has started moving. It is packed with people of all ages, mostly with the working men and women and young college guys and gals. Near the window, seated an old man with his 30 year old son.

As the train moves by, the son is overwhelmed with joy as he was thrilled with the scenery outside… "See dad, the scenery of green trees moving away is very beautiful" This behavior from a thirty year old son made the other people feel strange about him.

Every one started murmuring something or other about this son. "This guy seems to be a krack..." newly married Anup whispered to his wife.

Suddenly it started raining... Rain drops fell on the travelers through the opened window. The Thirty year old son, filled with joy "see dad, how beautiful the rain is...." Anup's wife got irritated with the rain drops spoiling her new suit.

Anup," cant you see its raining, you old man, if ur son is not feeling well get him soon to a mental asylum…and don't disturb public henceforth" The old man hesitated first and then in a low tone replied " we are on the way back from hospital, my son got discharged today morning , he was a blind by birth, last week only he got his vision, these rain and nature are new to his eyes….Please forgive us for the inconvenience caused..."

Moral:-The things we see may be right from our perspective until we know the truth. But when we know the truth our reaction to that will hurt even us. So try to understand the problem better before taking a harsh action

Be Cheerful

"If you want something you never had, do something you had never done"

Don't go the way life takes you, take the life the way you go.

Why worry and have wrinkles? when you can smile and have dimples.

Everything in this world can be seen as you wish to.

Good or bad; Simple or complicated; Easy or difficult;

Its not how things are; its about how you look up to them.

And how you look up to them is all up to you.

Have a great day!

Some Golden Rules

1. NEVER GIVE UP.

2. ALWAYS HAVE POSITIVE ATTITUDE.

3. REMEMBER : NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE, IMPOSSIBLE = I AM POSSIBLE.

4. STAY MOTIVATED ALWAYS.

5. HAVE SOME INSPIRATIONAL SOURCES WITHIN YOU, TO BOOST YOU FOR FURTHER ACTION.

6. INITIALLY SETUP A SMALL TARGET.

7. REMEMBER, YOU ARE ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUTURE RESULTS AS IT DEPENDS ON YOUR PRESENT EFFORTS.

CRACK POT

A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water to his house. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments, perfect for which it was made. But, the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been made to do.

After 2 years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you. I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don't get full value from your efforts.'

The bearer said to the pot, 'Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I planted flower seeds on your side of the path. Every day as we walk back, you've watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.

Moral:
Each of us has our own unique flaws. We're all cracked pots. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are, and look for the good in them. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.

Remember to appreciate all the different people in your life! U r no different......................Just a cracked pot

Have you said a kind word or appreciated someone today?
If you know that someone deserves some appreciation,
now is the time to give i to him. Tomorrow may be too late.

Appreciation is like tea or coffee. It refreshses, inspires,
and spurs you into action.

Courtesy costs nothing, yet it buys things that are priceless.

-I FEEL OKAY-
Inspirational - "Winners don't do different things, they do things differently"- Shivkhera

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Positive Thinking Day!

Hi friends, today that is 13th September is Positive Thinking Day!

Its Positive Thinking Day....so think bright and shine on!

Sweet thoughts can make your world more beautiful!

Believe in you, be yourself....sky is the limit...!

Stay Positive....then your success on the way!

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It's not where you are, but what you are

that determines your hapiness.

HE ATE MY COOKIES?

This is a interesting, meaningful story. I wish to share this with my friends.

Imagine you are at an Airport. While you're waiting for your flight, you notice a kiosk selling cookies. You buy a box, put them in your traveling bag and then you patiently search for an available seat so you can sit down and enjoy your cookies. Finally, you find a seat next to a gentleman.You reach down into your traveling bag and pull out your box of cookies. As you do so, you notice that the gentleman starts watching you intensely. He stares as you open the box and his eyes follow your hand as you pick up the cookie and bring it to your mouth. Just then he reaches over and takes one of your cookies from the box, and eats it! You're more than a little surprised at this. Actually, you're at a loss for words. Not only does he take one cookie, but also he alternates with you. For every one cookie you take, he takes one.Now, what's your immediate impression of this guy? Crazy? Greedy? He’s got some nerve? Can you imagine the words you might use to describe this man to your associates back at the office? Meanwhile, you both continue eating the cookies until there's just one left. To your surprise, the man reaches over and takes it. But then he does something unexpected. He breaks it in half, and gives half to you. After he's finished with his half he gets up, and without a word, he leaves.You think to yourself, 'Did this really happen?' You're left sitting there dumbfounded and still hungry. So you go back to the kiosk and buy another box of cookies. You then return to your seat and begin opening your new box of cookies when you glance down into your traveling bag. Sitting there in your bag is your original box of cookies - still unopened.

Only then do you realize that when you reached down earlier, you had reached into the other man's bag, and grabbed his box of cookies by mistake. Now what do you think of the man? Generous? Tolerant? You've just experienced a profound paradigm shift. You're seeing things from a new point of view. Is it time to change your point of view?

Moral: Many a times, we are clouded by our own instincts and predispositions. These hamper our relationship with our peers, subordinates and superiors. Try to be non-judgmental and look beyond the obvious.

A poem by David L. Griffith

It takes strength to be firm. It takes courage to be gentle.

It takes strength to stand guard. It takes courage to let down your guard.

It takes strength to conquer. It takes courage to surrender.

It takes strength to be certain. It takes courage to have a doubt.

It takes strength to fit in. It takes courage to stand out.

It takes strength to feel a friend's pain. It takes courage to feel your own pain.

It takes strength to hide feelings. It takes courage to show them.

It takes strength to endure abuse. It takes courage to stop it.

It takes strength to stand alone. It takes courage to lean on another.

It takes strength to love. It takes courage to be loved.

It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live.

© 1986 by David L. Griffith,

Help others...!

Zig Ziglar said it best... "You Can Have Anything You Want in Life if You're Just Willing to Help Enough Other People Get What They Want."

Top 5 Inspirational Quotes...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

T. S. Elliot
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

Buddha
All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Nora Roberts
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.

Abrahamster back with a thought

Hey friends, hope u all remember me!

I am back with a special thought for you buddies..!

"Like yourself because you are a valuable unique person, treasure your uniqueness, love yourself for who you are. Hey look at me... I am always happy...I keep chanting "Nothing is more important than that I feel Good!" So friends, be yourself and love thyself... then u will stay happy always!

Interesting story..

A turtle family decided to go on a picnic. Turtles, being naturally slow about things, took seven years to prepare for their outing. Finally the turtle family left home looking for a suitable place. During the second year of their journey they found a place ideal for them at last!

For about six months they cleaned the area, unpacked the picnic basket, and completed the arrangements. Then they discovered they had forgotten the salt. A picnic without salt would be a disaster, they all agreed.

After a lengthy discussion, the youngest turtle was chosen to retrieve the salt from home. Although he was the fastest of the slow moving turtles, the little turtle whined, cried, and wobbled in his shell. He agreed to go on one condition: that no one would eat until he returned. The family consented and the little turtle left.Three years passed and the little turtle had not returned.

Five years...six years... then on the seventh year of his absence, the oldest turtle could no longer contain his hunger. He announced that he was going to eat and begun to unwrap a sandwich. At that point the little turtle suddenly popped out from behind a tree shouting, 'See! I knew you wouldn't wait.Now I am not going to go get the salt.

'Moral of the story: Some of us waste our time waiting for people to live up to our expectations.We are so concerned about what others are doing that we don't do anything ourselves.Remember, no one can speak for you, no one can live for you & no one can think for you. Your life is in your hands, do not waste it..........'time wasted is life wasted'.

Provoking Thought!

Its never "Winning & Losing" but always "Winning & Learning" only.

"There is no beginning or end. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift.

Next one is really a reality...

Life never seems to be the way we want it,

But we have to live it the best way we can.

There is no perfect life,

But we can always fill it with perfect Moments

....Stay positive and have a blissful life

Success Slogan...

- Define Yourself.
- Never Give Up.
- Realise the Value of Time
- Think Positive
- Catch your Dreams
So, now wake up...its time to work....Have a great day...

Water to drink in a day..!

My hubby keep insisting me to drink plenty of water everyday. He says that one person can stay healthy if the amount of water consumed is appropriate. Here is an article about the same. Drink water and stay healthy.

How much water do you need a day?

Water is an important structural component of skin cartilage, tissues and organs. For human beings, every part of the body is dependent on water. Our body comprises about 75% water: the brain has 85%, blood is 90%, muscles are 75%, kidney is 82% and bones are 22% water. The functions of our glands and organs will eventually deteriorate if they are not nourished with good, clean water.

The average adult loses about 2.5 litres water daily through perspiration, breathing and elimination. Symptoms of the body's deterioration begins to appear when the body loses 5% of its total water volume. In a healthy adult, this is seen as fatigue and general discomfort, whereas for an infant, it can be dehydrating. In an elderly person, a 5% water loss causes the body chemistry to become abnormal, especially if the percentage of electrolytes is overbalanced with sodium.One can usually see symptoms of aging, such as wrinkles, lethargy and even disorientation. Continuous water loss over time will speed up aging as well as increase risks of diseases.

If your body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from your bloodstream, which will make your heart work harder. At the same time, the kidneys cannot purify blood effectively. When this happens, some of the kidney's workload is passed on to the liver and other organs, which may cause them to be severely stressed. Additionally, you may develop a number of minor health conditions such as constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nosebleeds, urinary tract infection, coughs, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches.

So, how much water is enough for you? The minimum amount of water you need depends on your body weight. A more accurate calculation, is to drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight.

Some Rare Quotes...

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can -Danny Kaye

Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second. Give your dreams all you've got and you'll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you. - William James

If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford

Even at the worst there is a way out, a hidden secret that can turn failure into success and despair into happiness. No situation is so dark that there is not a ray of light. - Norman Vincent Peale

Read this small story...!

Hope this makes a BIG change in YOU..! Story as follows :-
Professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it.
He held it up for all to see & asked the students
"How much do you think this glass weighs?"
'50gms!' .... '100gms!' ......'125gms'
..the students answered.
I really don't know unless I weigh it," said the professor, "but, my question is:
What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?"
'Nothing' …..the students said.
'Ok what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?' the professor asked.
'Your arm would begin to ache' said one of the student
You're right, now what would happen if I held it for a day?"
"Your arm could go numb, you might have severe muscle stress & paralysis & have to go to hospital for sure!"
….. ventured another student & all the students laughed
"Very good.
But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?"
asked the professor.
'No'…. Was the answer.
"Then what caused the arm ache & the muscle stress?"
The students were puzzled.
"What should I do now to come out of pain?" asked professor again.
"Put the glass down!" said one of the students
Exactly!" said the professor.
Life's problems are something like this.
Hold it for a few minutes in your head & they seem OK.
Think of them for a long time & they begin to ache.
Hold it even longer & they begin to paralyze you. You will not be able to do anything.
It's important to think of the challenges or problems in your life,
but EVEN MORE IMPORTANT is to 'PUT THEM DOWN' at the end of every day before You go to sleep.
That way, you are not stressed, you wake up every day fresh &strong & can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way!
So, When you leave office today,
Remember friend to
'PUT THE GLASS DOWN TODAY! '