So, You born in which Month ?

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The Fern And The Bamboo

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One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality.... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"

His answer surprised me.

"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.

"In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. The same in year four.

"Then in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.

Compared to the fern, it was seemingly small and insignificant.

But just six months later, the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.

"Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots? I would not quit on the bamboo.. I will never quit on you.

"Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful.

"Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high"

"How high should I rise?" I asked.

"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.

"As high as it can?" I questioned

"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest, realizing that God will never give up on me. And He will never give up on you.

Never regret a day in your life.

Good days give you happiness; bad days give you experiences; both are essential to life.


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YOUR MOM IS THE BEST BECAUSE SHE…

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NO MATTER HOW FIERCE YOU ARE, NO MATTER WHAT CHARACTER OF A MOM IS....YOU STILL A NICE MOM TO YOUR OWN CHILDRENS......

It's A Small World~~

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A Friend's remarks : HUMAN BEINGS ARE SUCH SMALL CREATURES, AREN'T THEY? SO DON'T BE TOO WORRIED ABOUT EVERYTHING, TREASURE EVERY MOMENT, DO WHAT YOU WISH TO DO..... BROADEN YOUR VIEW, BROADEN YOUR MIND, DON'T WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE BOTHERING YOU, DO TREASURE YOUR LOVED ONES, LIVE SAFELY AND PEACEFULLY, ALWAYS BE HAPPY TO WELCOME THE COMING OF THE NEW DAY....... ENJOY THE SUNSHINE ... ALWAYS LOOK AT THE BRIGHTER SIDE OF THINGS.....

LEARN SOMETHING FROM A DICISPLINE COUNTRY

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10 things to learn from Japan


1. THE CALM Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.


2. THE DIGNITY Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.


3. THE ABILITY The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.


4. THE GRACE People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.


5. THE ORDER No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.


6. THE SACRIFICE Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?


7. THE TENDERNESS Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.


8. THE TRAINING The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.


9. THE MEDIA They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.


10. THE CONSCIENCE When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly!

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Digital Number Life 數字人生

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Name of the Song: 數字人生Number Life by 林子祥 George Lam

The lyric starts with 3 and ends with 4. In Cantonese, 3 rhymes with 生(give birth/alive) so the start of the song means a person was born into the world. 4 rhymes with 死. Therefore, the end signifies the end of a human life.


The song starts with lullaby-like speed, which symbolises the infant period and childhood. The song suddenly becomes fast pace as it signifies the entering of puberty. The speed of the song goes even faster to symbolise the period of young adult and middle age. At the end, the weak voice signifies the end of a human life


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The formation of the song


Ame ni mo makezu/ 無懼風雨/ 不要輸給心痛 /Succumb Not to Sorrow /

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Theme Song of Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders The Asian Artise came together for a charity show to raise fund for the Japan quake victims.


Lyrics to the song:


ame ni mo makezu, kaze ni mo makezu, kesshite makezu, yuki ni mo natsu no atsusa ni mo makenu, kaze ni mo makezu,


ame ni mo makezu, kaze ni mo makezu kesshite makezu, yuki ni mo natsu no atsusa ni mo makenu, kaze ni mo makezu,


hideri no toki wa namida wo nagashi, samusa no natsu wa oro-oro aruki minna ni deku-no-bō to yobare, homerare mo sezu, ku ni mo sarezu,


jōbu na karada wo mochi, yoku wa naku, kesshite ikarazu, itsu mo shizuka ni waratte iru, arayuru koto wo, jibun wo kanjō ni irezu ni,


hideri no toki wa namida wo nagashi, samusa no natsu wa oro-oro aruki, minna ni deku-no-bō to yobare, homerare mo sezu , ku ni mo sarezu,


ame ni mo makezu, kaze ni mo makezu kesshite makezu, yuki ni mo natsu no atsusa ni mo makenu, sō iu mono ni, watashi wa naritai


Translation (Part 1): Be not defeated by the rain, Nor let the wind prove your better. Succumb not to the snows of winter. Nor be bested by the heat of summer. Be strong in body. Unfettered by desire. Not enticed to anger. Cultivate a quiet joy. Count yourself last in everything. Put others before you. Watch well and listen closely. Hold the learned lessons dear. A thatch-roof house, in a meadow, nestled in a pine grove's shade.


Translation (Part 2): A handful of rice, some miso, and a few vegetables to suffice for the day. If, to the East, a child lies sick: Go forth and nurse him to health. If, to the West, an old lady stands exhausted: Go forth, and relieve her of burden. If, to the South, a man lies dying: Go forth with words of courage to dispel his fear. If, to the North, an argument or fight ensues: Go forth and beg them stop such a waste of effort and of spirit.


Translation (Part 3): In times of drought, shed tears of sympathy. In summers cold, walk in concern and empathy. Stand aloof of the unknowing masses: Better dismissed as useless than flattered as a "Great Man". This is my goal, the person I strive to become.


Translated by David Sulz



Do You Remember Our School Days....?

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In Pre School - 3rd Grade:


Teacher: I’m going to call your mother


You: *Crying* I promise I’ll behave


4th - 6th Grade


Teacher: I’m going to call your mother


You: Please don’t. I’ll stop


7th - 9th Grade


Teacher: I’m going to call your mother


You: … Okay. So? I don’t care.


9th+


Teacher: I’m going to call your mother


You: Tell mom I said Hi.



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Is The Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

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Mirror Mirror On The Wall, A Fact Needs To Tell You All.

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In the past years, lots kind hearted bloggers have been keep on interchaining sharings of how to detect 2 way mirrors especially to ladies and family members around web. Here are the common knowledges about it in this column.

Do you know the difference? Two way mirror or not? Ladies pass this on (UNCLASSIFIED)-Contributed by: Stewart Antis

A Mirror or a 2-Way Glass?
How can you tell when you are in a room, restroom, motel etc. with a mirror or a 2-way glass?

Here’s how: I thought it was quite interesting!
And I know in about 30 seconds you’re going to do what I did
and find the nearest mirror.

Do you know how to determine if a mirror is 2-way or not?
A policewoman who travels all over the US and gives seminars and techniques for businesswomen passed this on.

When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually
a 2-way mirror (i.e., they can see you, but you can’t see them)? There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms. It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by looking at it.

So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of mirror we are looking at?

Just conduct this simple test: Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is GENUINE mirror. However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE! IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR!

"No Space, Leave the Place"
So remember, every time you see a mirror,
do the "fingernail test." It doesn’t cost you anything.

REMEMBER. No Space, Leave the Place:

Ladies: Share this with your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, etc.

Men: Share this with your wives, daughters, daughters-in-law, mothers, girlfriends and/or friends.



Japan-Quake-Tsunami-Nuclear Crisis

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TRIBUTE TO JAPANS FACELESS "50" HERO'S WHO ARE RISKING THEIR LIVES AT THAT NUCLEAR PLANT TO TRY TO CONTAIN RADIATION AND NUCLEAR DISASTER IN JAPAN AND SAVE THEIR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD - PRAY FOR THEM - GOD HELP THEM - GOD BLESS THOSE "50" HERO'S ! THE WORLD MAY WITH YOU ~!!!



<人間有愛>There is love in this world

感謝你給了我溫暖的擁抱
Thank you for giving me warm hug
讓我擺渡過生命低潮
let me get over the low tide in my life
一顆心裝滿愛 
a heart full of love
風再大不飄搖
even stronger wind won't shake
學會把肩膀借別人依靠
learn to let others lie on my shoulder

用真心給了你了解的微笑
use my real heart to let you have an understanding smile
陪著你解開心事困擾
accompany you to solve problems and troubles
看著你抬起頭
see you raise your head
淚停了那一秒
the second when your tear stopped
感動在胸口圍绕
whereby touches surrounded my chest

我相信人間有愛 值得去期待
I believe there is love worth us to expect in this world
長久封閉的心 終究會打開
the long closed heart will eventually be opened
体諒會化解傷害
understanding will resolve hurt
關懷會化解疑猜
care will resolve suspicion
最動人的愛是信賴
the most touching love is trust

What Is Love For ......?

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Love Is....Wanna grow old with your lover..

A letter from Mom and Dad

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IMPORTANT HEALTH TIPS

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1. ANSWER PHONE BY LEFT EAR.

2. DO NOT TAKE MEDICINE WITH COLD WATER.

3. NO HEAVY MEALS AFTER 5 PM.

4. DRINK MORE WATER IN THE MORNING , LESS @ NIGHT.

5. BEST SLEEPING TIME IS FROM 10 PM TO 4 AM.

6. DO NOT LIE DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKING MEDICINE.

7. WHEN BATTERY IS LOW TO THE LAST BAR, DON'T ANSWER THE PHONE, AS THE RADIATION IS 1000 TIMES MORE THAN NORMAL.


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Learning Quote

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“We Learn . . .
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what we see and hear
70% of what we discuss
80% of what we experience
95% of what we teach others”
- William Glasser

Governor, Family & Life

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Schwarzenegger the Governor.....

VIENNA (Reuters) – Serving as California governor cost Arnold Schwarzenegger at least $200 million, the bodybuilding star turned actor and politician told a newspaper in his native Austria, insisting 'it was more than worth it."

Counting expenses and lost income from acting in Hollywood films, "in all it is probably more than $200 million," he told Krone when asked how much his two terms in Sacramento had cost.

"But I'm not sorry. It was more than worth it," he said.

"What was much worse was the damage my time as governor did to the family. There is a lot there that needs to be repaired," he said, recalling the many Sunday evenings when his wife, Maria, and children broke out in tears at his heavy work schedule.

"We hate your job," Schwarzenegger quoted family members as saying during his early years as governor when he would leave his Los Angeles home every Monday morning for the capital, Sacramento, and not return until the end of the week.

"It was heartbreaking every time," said Schwarzenegger, a Republican who served as governor from 2003 until early this month. "In my second term of office, I did better. I tried to fly home every evening."

(Reporting by Michael Shields; Editing by Peter Cooney)

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Amazing Time-Lapse

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A very nice time-lapse video from a nice patience parent. 10 years shoot its like a speed of light pass over from our eyes.. Can we do it with our kids as well?

Inspiration

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1. When Snake is alive, Snake eats Ants.
When Snake is dead, Ants eat Snake.
Time can turn at any time.
Don't neglect anyone in your life........ . ...

2. Never make the same mistake twice,
There are so many new ones,
Try a different one each day.

3. A good way to change someone's attitude is to change your own.
Because, the same sun that melts butter, also hardens clay!
Life is as we think, so think beautifully.

4. Life is just like a sea, we are moving without an end.
Nothing stays with us,
what remains is just the memories of some people who touched us as Waves
.

5. Whenever you want to know how rich you are?
Never count your currency,
just try to Drop a Tear and count how many hands reach out to WIPE that- that is true richness.

6. Heart tells the eyes see less, because you see and I suffer lot.
Eyes replied, feel less because you feel and I cry a lot.

7. Never change your originality for the sake of others,
because no one can play your role better than you.
So be yourself, because whatever you are, YOU are the best.

8. Baby mosquito came back after 1st time flying.
His dad asked him "How do you feel?"
He replied "It was wonderful, Everyone was clapping for me!"
Now that’s what I call Positive Attitude.

THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE

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Nice Thoughts

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You can escape from liability,
but you cannot escape from regret.
You can escape from school,
but you cannot escape from knowledge.
You can escape from your enemies,
but you cannot escape from fear.
You can escape from jail,
but you cannot escape from guilt.
You can escape from commitment,
but you cannot escape from love.
You can escape from others,
but you cannot escape from yourself.
You can escape from life,
but you cannot escape from death.


“Dream is not what you see in sleep, Dream is the thing which does not let you sleep”

"If you search friends without fault, You will remain friendless"
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Whatever Will Happen, It Will Happen Anyway...

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It is a 99.95% challenge that u will have a wrong answer to the question asked in the passage...
Once there was loving couple travelling in a bus in a mountainous area. They decided to get down at some place. After the couple got down at some place the bus moved on. As the bus moved on, a huge rock fell on the bus from the mountain and crushed the bus to crumbs. Everybody on board was killed. The couple upon seeing that, said, "*We wish we were on that bus" Why do u think they said that ?

Scroll down for answer...

------------------- Answer !!!! -------------------

If they had remained on the bus instead of deciding to get down, the resulting time delay could have been avoided and the rock would have fallen after the bus had passed ..!!!

Think positive in life always and look for opportunities when u can help others ....Many times in life, the opposite of Success is not Failure, its Quitting. Winners never quit, quitters never Win...

Natural Cancer KILLER–10,000 times stronger than Chemo–Soursop!

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How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it’s the incredible story behind the Graviola tree.

The truth is stunningly simple: Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival. The future has never looked more promising.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to…

Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss.
-Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections
-Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment
-Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life
The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America ’s largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970’s! What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing… Extracts from the tree were shown to:

Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer. The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug! What’s more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells. It does not harm healthy cells! The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched–so why haven’t you heard anything about it? If Graviola extract is as half as promising as it appears to be–why doesn’t every single oncologist at every major hospital insist on using it on all his or her patients? The spine-chilling answer illustrates just how easily our health–and for many, our very lives(!)–are controlled by money and power.

Graviola–the plant that worked too well

One of America ’s biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest.

Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree’s anti-cancerous properties–and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.

But that’s where the Graviola story nearly ended.

The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree–it’s completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There’s no way to make serious profits from it.

It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to synthesize two of the Graviola tree’s most powerful anti-cancer ingredients. If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they’d be able to patent it and make their money back. Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated. There was no way the company could protect its profits–or even make back the millions it poured into research.

As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt. Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research!

Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team whose conscience wouldn’t let him see such atrocity committed. Risking his career, he contacted a company that’s dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.

Miracle unleashed

When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola, they began tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree. Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola–and its shocking cover-up–came in fast and furious…

…The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s “leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells.” Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public…

…Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials–the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a treatment’s value–were ever initiated…

….A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at “10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin…”

…The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched. Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

…A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers…

Seven years of silence broken–it’s finally here!

A limited supply of Graviola extract, grown and harvested by indigenous people in Brazil , is finally available inAmerica . The full Graviola story–including where you can get it and how to use it–is included in Beyond Chemotherapy: New Cancer Killers, Safe as Mother’s Milk, a Health Sciences Institute FREE special bonus report on natural substances that will effectively revolutionize the fight against cancer.

Does Your Blood Type Reveal Your Personality?

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According to a Japanese institute that does research on blood types, there are certain personality traits that seem to match up with certain blood types. How do you rate?


TYPE O - You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealously and a tendency to be too competitive.

TYPE A - You like harmony, peace and organization. You work well with others, and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and an inability to relax.

TYPE B - You're a rugged individualist, who's straightforward and likes to do things your own way. Creative and flexible, you adapt easily to any situation. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness.

TYPE AB - Cool and controlled, you're generally well liked and always put people at ease. You're a natural entertainer who's tactful and fair. But you're standoffish, blunt, and have difficulty making decisions.

The Fact

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One Old Man Was Sitting With His 25yr Old Son In The Train,
Train Is About To Leave The Station,
All Passengers Are Setting Down Their Seats,
As Train Started Young Man Was Filled With Lot Of Joy & Curiosity,
He Was Sitting On The Window Side,
He Went Out One Hand And Feeling The Passing Air,

He Shouted....
" Papa See All Trees Are Going Behind "
Old Man Smile And Admire Son Feelings,

Beside The Young Man One Couple Was Sitting And Listing All The Conversion Between Father And Son,
They Were Little Awkward With The Attitude Of 25 Old Man Behaving Like A Small Child ,

Again Young Man Shouted..... .
"Papa See The Pond And Animals"
" Cloud Are Moving With Train "

Couple Was Watching The Young Man In Embarassingly.

Now It Started Raining And Some Of Water Drops Touches The Young Man's Hand, He Filled With Joy And He Closed The Eyes...

He Shouted Again....... ..
" Papa Its Raining Water Is Touch Me.....See Papa "

Couple Could Not Help Themselves And Ask The Old Man......... ......
" Why Dont You Visit The Doctor And Get Treatment For Your Son"

Old Man Said ............ ....
" YES " We Are Comming From The Hospital.... ........
As Today Only My Son Got His Eye Sight For First Time In His Life........
......


MORAL....... Dont Draw Conclusions Untill You Know All The Facts....... ..

" Think About It "

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Thanks & Best Regards
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MY LESSONS IN LIFE - BY AZIM PREMJI

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'My Lessons in Life'
by Azim Premji

I am very happy to be here with you. It is always wonderful to be with young people. As my hair turned from black, to salt and pepper and finally salt without the pepper, I have begun to realize the importance of youth. At the same time, I have begun to truly appreciate some of the lessons I have learnt along the way. I hope you will find them useful when you plan your own career and life.

First
The first thing I have learnt is that we must always begin with our strengths. There is an imaginary story of a rabbit. The rabbit was enrolled in a rabbit school. Like all rabbits, it could hop very well but could not swim. At the end of the year, the rabbit got high marks in hopping but failed in swimming. The parents were concerned. They said, 'Forget about hopping. You are, anyway good at it. Concentrate on swimming.' They sent the rabbit for tuitions in swimming. And guess what happened? The rabbit forgot how to hop! As for swimming, have you ever seen a rabbit swim? While it is important for us to know what we are not good at, we must also cherish what is good in us. That is because it is only our strengths that can give us the energy to correct our weaknesses.

Second
The second lesson I have learnt is that a rupee earned is of far more value than five found. My friend was sharing with me, the story of his eight year-old niece. She would always complain about the breakfast. The cook tried everything possible, but the child remained unhappy. Finally, my friend took the child to a supermarket and brought one of those ready-to-cook cereal packets. The child had to cut the packet and pour water in the dish. The child found the food to be absolutely delicious? The difference was that she had cooked it! In my own life, I have found that nothing gives as much satisfaction as earning our own rewards. In fact, what is gifted or inherited follows the old rule of 'come easy, go easy'. I guess we only know the value of what we have, if we have struggled to earn it.

Third
The third lesson I have learnt is, in Cricket, no one bats a hundred every time. Life has many challenges. You win some and lose some. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to the head. The moment it does, you are already on your way to failure. And if you do encounter failure along the way, treat it as an equally natural phenomenon. Don't beat yourself for it or anyone else for that matter! Accept it, look at your own share in the problem, learn from it and move on. The important thing is, when you lose, do not 'lose the lesson'.

Fourth
The fourth lesson I have learnt, is the importance of humility. Sometimes, when you get so much in life, you really start wondering, whether you deserve all of it. We have so much to be grateful for. Our parents, our teachers and our seniors, have done so much for us, that we can never repay them. Many people focus on the shortcomings, because obviously, no one can be perfect. But it is important to first acknowledge, what we have received. Nothing in life is permanent, but when a relationship ends, rather than becoming bitter, we must learn to savor the memory, of the good things, while they lasted.

Fifth
The fifth lesson I learnt is, that we must always strive for excellence. One way of achieving excellence, is by looking at those better than ourselves. Keep learning what they do differently. But excellence cannot be imposed from the outside. We must also feel the need from within. It must involve not on ly our mind, but also our heart and soul. Excellence is not an act, but a habit. I remember the inspiring lines of a poem, which says that your reach must always exceed your grasp. That is heaven on earth. Ultimately, your only competition is yourself.

Sixth
The sixth lesson I have learnt is, never give up in the face of adversity. It comes on you, suddenly without warning.. Always keep in mind, that it is only the test of fire, that makes fine steel. A friend of mine shared this incident with me. His eight-year old daughter was struggling away at a jigsaw puzzle. She kept at it for hours but could not succeed. Finally, it went beyond her bedtime. My friend told her, "Look, why don't you just give up? I don't think you will complete it tonight. Look at it another day." The daughter looked with a strange look in her eyes, "But, dad, why should I give up? All the pieces are there! I have just go t to put them together!" If we persevere long enough, we can put any problem into its perspective.

Seventh
The seventh lesson I have learnt is, that while you must be open to change, do not compromise on your values. Mahatma Gandhiji often said, "You must open the windows of your mind, but you must not be swept off your feet by the breeze." Values like honesty, integrity, consideration and humility have survived for generations. At the end of the day, it is values that define a person more than the achievements. Do not be tempted by short cuts. The short cut can make you lose your way and end up becoming the longest way to the destination.

Final
And the final lesson I learnt is, that we must have faith in our own ideas even if everyone tells us that we are wrong. There was once a newspaper vendor who had a rude customer. Every morning, the Customer would walk by, refuse to return the greeting, grab the paper off the shelf and throw the money at the vendor. The vendor would pick up the money, smile politely and say, 'Thank you, Sir.' One day, the vendor's assistant asked him, "Why are you always so polite with him when he is so rude to you? Why don't you throw the newspaper at him when he comes back tomorrow?" The vendor smiled and replied, "He can't help being rude and I can't hel p being polite. Why should I let his rude behavior dictate my politeness?"

"God always gives the very best to those who leave the choice to Him"

A cockroach story

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Three women met. Yeah you can guess; exchange of news, views and loads of information! One particular part of their discussions caught my attention. One of the ladies, with a lot interest, was sharing some interesting facts about cockroach. With a lot of amazement she was telling how a cockroach can run three miles in an hour and can change directions 25 times in a second. A cockroach could live a long time, perhaps a week without its head. There was non-stop excitement in her voice as she continued saying, “a cockroach has amazing adaptability. It can survive in any climate, in any house condition, inside any crack, etc. Its antennae, which rivals NASA’s Global Positioning System, helps it to locate other cockroaches with state of the art precision. Cockroaches could be used to place surveillance devices in military installations. In fact a cockroach can survive even an atomic explosion.”

Suddenly, a cockroach flew from nowhere and sat on her. I wondered if this was the cockroach’s response to all the glory that was spoken about it! She started screaming out of fear. With panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started doing stationary jumping , with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach. Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group got cranky to what was happening. The lady finally managed to push the cockroach to another lady in the group. Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama. The waiter rushed forward to their rescue. In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter. The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behavior of the cockroach on his shirt. When he was confident enough, he grabbed and threw it out with his fingers.

Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering, “was the cockroach responsible for their histrionic behavior? If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed? He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos. It is not the cockroach, but the inability of the ladies to handle the disturbance caused by the cockroach that disturbed the ladies.”

I realized even in my case then , it is not the shouting of my father or my boss that disturbs me, but it’s my inability to handle the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me. It’s not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my inability to handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that disturbs me. More than the problem, it’s my reaction to the problem that hurts me.

Lessons learnt from the story:

I understood, “I should not react in life. I should always respond. ” The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded. Reactions are always instinctive whereas responses are always intellec

7 Amazing Benefits of COFFEE

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Benefits of COFFEE

1. Coffee is the #1 source of antioxidants in the American diet

While fruits and veggies are still the richest sources of antioxidants, it turns out that for Americans, coffee is the main
basis of antioxidant consumption (according to the Institute of Coffee Studies at Vanderbilt University).
Black tea and bananas came in second and third place, respectively. Surprisingly,
both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee provide similar amounts of antioxidants.

2. Coffee increases your metabolism

Studies also show that coffee is very beneficial in terms of weight loss. It is a common misconception that coffee is an
appetite suppressant, however, your morning cup can significantly speed up metabolism by about 10 percent.
The National Research Council on Diet and Health found that metabolic rates will be highest during the first
three hours following consumption. Just make sure to skip the added sugars, syrups,
and whipped toppings found in many store-bought coffee drinks.

3. Coffee can improve short-term memory

According to studies published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, caffeine is a cognitive stimulant
that actually boosts brain functioning. Furthermore, coffee reduces levels of beta amyloid,
a protein in the brain that is responsible for Alzheimer’s disease.

4. Coffee lowers the rates of some cancers

According to WebMD, coffee drinkers are 50 percent less likely to get liver cancer. By drinking 2 cups per day,
you’re also slashing your risk of getting colon cancer by 25 percent. Some studies have also
found ties to lower rates of breast and skin cancers as well

5. Coffee can reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes

WebMD also asserts that coffee contains chemicals that lower blood sugar, making heavy coffee drinkers half
as likely to get diabetes as light to non-coffee drinkers. 1-3 cups per day can reduce the risk for diabetes
by single digits, but people who drink 6 cups or more per day can slash their chances by up to 54 percent.

6. Coffee is actually good for your teeth

We all know that one of the biggest cons of drinking coffee is a stained smile, but the beverage can also have a positive
effect on teeth. According to a 2009 article published in the Wall Street Journal, people who drink coffee are
less likely to have cavities. Roasted coffee beans have antibacterial effects against microorganisms
like Streptococcus, which play a hand in causing tooth decay.

7. Coffee can help prevent/stop headaches

Have you ever wondered why caffeine is one of the main ingredients in migraine medication like Excedrin Migraine?
WebMD explains that blood vessels increase in size during a migraine-- caffeine works to decrease the size
of blood vessels before they can affect nerves in the brain. So, drinking coffee in the early
stages of a headache can help minimize the severity later on.

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SILENCE IS MUCH MORE THEN THE ABSENCE OF SOUND

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Silence is much more than the absence of sound;

Create a space for yourself.
It's very important to have a place or time for just yourself. Have fun creating a room or personal corner that fills you with joy and feels like home. Date yourself and find your likes and dislikes. Enjoy who you are.

Spend some quiet time by yourself everyday.
If noise and activity constantly bombard your life, you are drowning out your inner guidance. Enjoy the quiet time, sit or lie down, and just be.

Listen to the little voice inside of you.
Learn to distinguish the voices behind your inner dialogues. Don't
Ignore your higher self. You may make your life harder than it needs to be.

Ask yourself questions; never assume your answers.
Challenge yourself with questions daily. Work from a self-knowledge base rather than answering to please or rebel against others. Be honest about who you are or you may disappoint yourself and others.

Find an activity that fills you with joy.
When we do the things we love, we love the life we have and learn to
Love ourselves.

Wake up each morning and do an internal check.
Before you jump out of bed and run off to the next activity, take a few moments to be with yourself and check-in with how you are feeling, what you are thinking, and where you are going.

Let your spirit define who you are rather than the outside world.
Don't dress outside in, dress inside out. Wear your spirit proudly and attract more contentment to you. Don't rely on an external image (i.e. clothing, hairstyle, and status symbols) to tell you who you are.

Be honest with others about your needs and boundaries.
Once you know what you need, let others know. Don't mix your messages. If you remain silent, there's a chance of disappointing yourself and others more than the truth ever could.

Process what others have to say about you.
Don't take their words for Gospel, but don't ignore it. Let perspectives outside of yourself give dimension to your internal picture. Balance between taking peoples words as ultimate truth and ignoring what is being said. Realize everyone sees the world through his or her own filters (past experiences, needs, wants). Listen for the truth with love.

Give thanks to the force that created you.
However you name the force that created you;
give thanks for who you are.
When you give thanks,
you acknowledge your beauty and have the ability to cherish yourself more and more.

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FAILURE

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Failure doesn't mean - You are a failure,
It means - You have not succeeded.

Failure doesn't mean - You accomplished nothing,
It means - You have learned something.

Failure doesn't mean - That you have been a fool,
It means - You were willing to try.

Failure doesn't mean - You don't have it,
It means - You have to do something in a different way.

Failure doesn't mean - You are inferior,
It means - You are not perfect.

Failure doesn't mean - You've wasted your life,
It means - You have a reason to start afresh.

Failure doesn't mean - You should give up,
It means - It will take a litter longer.

Failure doesn't mean - God has abondones you,
It means - God has a better way for you.

Something To Ponder

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Something to think about.....................

Three things of life once gone never comes back - Time, Words & Opportunity

Three things of life must not be lost - Peace, Hope & Honesty

Three things of life are most valuable - Love, Self-confidence & Friends

Three things of life are never sure - Dreams, Success & Fortune

Three things make a man - Hard work, Sincerity & Success

Three things of life that destroy a man - Wine, Pride & Anger

THE ART OF BEING WELL

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The Art of Being Well

If you don’t want to be ill......Speak your feelings.Emotions and feelings that are hidden, repressed, end in illnesses as: gastritis, ulcer, lumbar pains, and spinal. With time, the repression of the feelings degenerates to the cancer. Then, we go to a confidante, to share our intimacy, ours "secret", our errors! The dialogue, the speech, the word, is a powerful remedy and an excellent therapy!


If you don’t want to be ill......Make Decisions.The undecided person remains in doubt, in anxiety, in anguish. Indecision accumulates problems, worries and aggressions. Human history is made of decisions. To decide is precisely to know to renounce, to know to lose advantages and values to win others. The undecided people are victims of gastric ailments, nervous pains and problems of the skin.

If you don’t want to be ill......Find Solutions.Negative people do not find solutions and they enlarge problems. They prefer lamentation, gossip, and pessimism. It is better to light a match that to regret the darkness. A bee is small, but produces one of the sweetest things that exist. We are what we think. The negative thought generates negative energy that is transformed into illness.

If you don’t want to be ill......Don’t Live By Appearances.Who hides reality, pretends, poses and always wants to give the impression of being well. He wants to be seen as perfect, easy-going, etc. But is accumulating tons of weight. A bronze statue with feet of clay. There is nothing worse for the health than to live on appearances and facades. These are people with a lot of varnish and little root. Their destiny is the pharmacy, the hospital and pain.

If you don’t want to be ill......Accept.The refusal of acceptance and the absence of self-esteem, make us alienate ourselves. Being at one with ourselves is the core of a healthy life. They, who do not accept this, become envious, jealous, imitators, ultra-competitive, destructive. Be accepted, accept that you are accepted, and accept the criticisms. It is wisdom, good sense and therapy.

If you don’t want to be ill......Trust.Who does not trust, does not communicate, is not opened, is not related, does not create deep and stable relations, and does not know to do true friendships. Without confidence, there is not relationship. Distrust is a lack of faith in you and in faith itself.

If you don’t want to be ill......Do Not Live Life Sad.Good humor. Laughter. Rest. Happiness. These replenish health and bring long life. The happy person has the gift to improve the environment wherever they live. “Good humor saves us from the hands of the doctor


Love and Hate, Good and Bad are Part of life

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Onlookers become Followers,

Followers become Beneficiaries,

Beneficiaries become Admirers,

Admirers become Well-wishers.

Well-wishers become Fans.

Fans become Supporters,

Supporters become Partners,

Partners make Groups,

Groups make Rivals,

Rivals make Clashes,

Clashes lead to resignations and terminations,

Terminations result in Migrations,

Migrations result in Nostalgia,

Nostalgia generates Emotions,

Emotions create passion,

Passion creates Love.

Love is good!

Hate is bad!!

Balance sheet of Life

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BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE

Our Birth is our Opening Balance!
Our Death is our Closing Balance!
Our Prejudiced Views are our Liabilities.
Our Creative Ideas are our Assets.
Heart is our Current Asset.
Soul is our Fixed Asset.
Brain is our Fixed Deposit.
Thinking is our Current Account.
Achievements are our Capital.
Character & Morals, our Stock-in-Trade.
Friends are our General Reserves.
Values & Behaviour are our Goodwill.
Love is our Dividend.
Children are our Bonus Issues..
Education is Brands / Patents.
Knowledge is our Investment.
Experience is our Premium Account.
The Aim is to Tally the Balance Sheet Accurately.
The Goal is to get the Best Presented Accounts Award.

Some very Good and Very bad things

The most destructive habit………............ ......... ...Worry
The greatest Joy......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .....Giving
The greatest loss........ ......... ......... ...Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work........ ......... ......Helping others
The ugliest personality trait....... ......... ......... Selfishness
The most endangered species..... .....Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource.... ......... .......Our youth
The greatest 'shot in the arm'........ .....Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome…............ ......... Fear
The most effective sleeping pill........ ....Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease..... ......... .Excuses
The most powerful force in life........ ......... ......... Love
The most dangerous pariah...... ......... ......A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer.... ...The brain
The worst thing to be without..... ......... ......Hope
The deadliest weapon...... ......... ......... .The tongue
The two most power-filled words....... .......'I Can'
The greatest asset....... ......... ......... ......... .....Faith
The most worthless emotion..... ......... ....Self- pity
The most beautiful attire...... ......... ........SMILE!
The most prized possession.. ......... ......... Integrity
The most powerful channel of communication. ......Prayer
The most contagious spirit...... ......... ...Enthusiasm
The most important thing in life........ ......... .GOD THE ALMIGHTY.


CHANGE – THE SPICE OF LIFE

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Everyone knows the meaning of change, but only a few realize that change means life. Life, in fact, is nothing but a constant change. After birth, an individual steps from one stage to another. This movement can be summed up as a series of changes. Society is broadly divided into two kinds of individuals --- the conservatives and the liberals.

The conservatives want to preserve old values while the liberals want to experiment with the new. There are countless people in this world and each one has his own values, customs, rituals and language. Most of these social values and customs have their significance and justification in the social environment in which they were born. If some of these are considered out-dated in the present-day context, the liberals will want to get rid of them while the conservatives will tend to stick to them. Often this results in a confrontation and society comes to be divided into tow warring camps. Pride also plays its role in creating such situations.

People sometimes do realize that they are sticking to a wrong statement which they had made in the past. But they keep sticking to it, nevertheless, to save their sense of vanity. This, indeed, is not fair. Liberals should be liberal enough to try and test the old values before disowning them. The conservatives, on their part, should be amply conservative, in that they should not leave hold of the humility taught by old values, and consider the new before rejection it.

As far as possible, we should try to strike a compromise which is acceptable to the various sections of the society. This is the best way to live a reasonably human life. Just a little change in our attitude and most of our individual, social, national and international problems will stand solved. Life will significantly grow and prosper. Let this change work for you.

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Roots of a tree are Conservatives while growing and fruit bearing branches are Liberals. Both are important and both are meaningless without each other. By the way, you are a Liberal Conservative which is much better than conservative liberals.

Trailer Trash? Just Pack and Go ?

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Your pictures and fotos in a slideshow on MySpace, eBay, Facebook or your website!view all pictures of this slideshow

Be A Happy Life - Presentations

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Definitions of a FRIEND

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FRIENDS are forever~~~~

~ A FRIEND is a tissue when you can't stop crying

~ A FRIEND is a shoulder when you feel like dying

~ A FRIEND always listens when you have something to say

~ A FRIEND is a week when you just need a day

~ A FRIEND is a crutch when you have a broken heart


~ A FRIEND is some glue when everything falls apart

~ A FRIEND is a sun when the rain just won't stop

~ A FRIEND is your mom when you run into a cop

~ A FRIEND is a phone call when you can't leave your home

~ A FRIEND is a hand when you feel all alone

~ A FRIEND is a wing if you want to fly

~ A FRIEND understands without knowing why

~ A FRIEND is an ear for a secret to tell

~ A FRIEND is an aspirin when your head hurts like hell

~ A FRIEND is a love that can never let go

~ A FRIEND Is YOU, & I Wanted YOU To Know
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People In Your LIfe

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Those who tell you only what you want to hear do so for their own benefit,
not yours.
Those who always agree with everything you say cannot provide you
with anything of real value.
Those who challenge you, whether they intend to help you or not,
do indeed help you to grow stronger.
Those who respect you enough to give you their true opinion,
provide valuable feedback.

Those who give you everything you want without asking anything
in return, can end up making you powerless and overly dependent.
Those who insist that you earn your keep are doing you a tremendous favor.
Those who let you get away with lying or cheating will push you
steadily toward despair.
Those who hold you accountable for all you do will help you to build true
and lasting self esteem.

Those who truly care about you are not always the easiest
or most comfortable to be around.
For they will consistently hold you to the very highest standards.
Yet they are the best kind of people to be around.
Because they will indeed help you to attain those high and
valuable standards.

LIFE IS........

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9 Ways to Reduce Stress by Simplifying Your Style

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The desire to reduce stress is a common goal for most people. We are so entrenched in our routines, habits, and ways of doing things we rarely stop and consider new ways of dealing with the stresses of daily living.

By simplifying your style, you are setting up how you are going to respond to stress creating events in advance. In other words, you are making a decision based on your desire to reduce stress in your life.

Your goal is to set up new ways of handling issues that bring about stress because of the negative emotions that they create. Here are 9 areas where you can simplify your style and in doing so reduce stress.

1. Stop Arguing

Arguing is a waste of time. No one ever wins. If you win an argument, the other person feels slighted and annoyed by you. If you lose, you feel this way about them.

Simplify your style into being a person who does not argue. You do this because you recognize the senselessness of arguing and your desire to reduce stress in your life.

2. Stop Giving Your Unsolicited Opinion

Closely related to arguing is the compulsion to give your opinion when you haven’t been asked for it. People instantly become resistant and defensive when someone gives their unsolicited opinion.

There’s a fine line between giving your opinion and offering a suggestion in a situation where some serious damage might occur. In these situations, I have found that asking carefully worded questions about the issue of concern works best.

Simplify your style into being a person who doesn’t give your opinion unless you’re asked for it emphatically. You do this to improve your relationships and reduce stress in your body.

3. Stop Reacting When Others Speak Angrily

When people talk angrily about something, our tendency is to react to their anger by getting tight, defensive, and stressed. Unless the anger is directed at us, there is no logical reason to react this way.

You are not responsible for the other person’s anger, and no one else is responsible for causing or getting rid of your anger. If someone insists on vocalizing their anger about something, don’t allow yourself to be drawn into it.

Modify your style into being a person who does not react to another person’s anger. You do this because you know that it will reduce stress in your body and protect your health.

4. Stop Requiring Perfection of Yourself & Others

Perfection is an impossible objective. In reality, the drive for perfection gets in the way of creativity.

Giving up the need for perfection is a clear-cut way to reduce stress. Simplify your style into being a person who doesn’t require perfection by knowing that it’s a fool’s quest.

5. Stop Trying to Please Everyone

Trying to please everyone is insanity. If you consider all the variations of personalities and likes and dislikes of people, it should be obvious that trying to please everyone is impossible and a waste of time.

If you were to just focus on pleasing yourself, the other people around you would reap the benefits because you’d be more fun to be around. If you are constantly in a frenzy trying to please everyone around you, it’s unlikely that you’ll be in good spirits.

Modify your style into being a person who does not try to please everyone. You do this because you know it will lift the weight of the world off your shoulders and reduce stress in many areas of your social life.

6. Stop Trying to Make Everyone Like You

Do you like everyone you meet? No one does. Knowing this, why should you expect everyone to like you?

Many of us have the most trouble with this when it comes to family and friends. The hard truth is that sometimes your relationship will certain individuals will never be as close as you want or need. What’s the answer? Find other people to achieve the closest you desire.

When we join a group that participates in an area that we identify with strongly we expect to have an easier time of getting along with the members. In many respects, you will, but personality differences will still be factor. If you join an organization with broader objectives like a fitness club as opposed to a vegetarian group, you may find more people that you get along with well.

Simplify your style into being a person who does not try to make everyone like you, but rather a person who relies on just being yourself. You do this because you understand the impossibility of making everyone like you and to reduce stress in your social activities.

7. Stop Grieving About Past Mistakes

Grieving about mistakes you’ve made in the past is a clear waste of time. The only possible outcome is that you’ll feel depressed in the present! And when you feel depressed, you greatly reduce your ability to take constructive action today that will improve your future.

If we hope to make the most of the present, we must be in the best possible state of mind. To do that we must keep our focus in the moment and on what we want to experience. When we think about the things we want, we bring about positive feelings that will energize us rather than depress us.

Adjust your style into being a person who doesn’t grieve about mistakes in the past but rather rejoices in what you have today and what you intend to manifest in the future. You do this because you know that by not grieving about past mistakes you reduce stress and increase the likelihood of positive results in the future.

8. Stop Worrying About What Might Happen in the Future

By worrying about what might happen in the future, we actually create the conditions for manifesting it. Most things we worry about never come true. According to the Law of Attraction, it takes a lot more negative thoughts to bring about bad results than it does to manifest positive outcomes. This explains for me why most of what we worry about never comes true. Worry is a waste of time. It’s also very damaging to your physical and mental health.

Simplify your style into being a person who doesn’t worry about what might happen in the future, but rather a person who imagines living the future that they desire in the present. You do this because you know that according to the Law of Attraction, you bring about what you think about and it will reduce stress in your body and life.

9. Stop Researching & Analyzing So Much and Start Doing

Researching and analyzing things in order to make the best possible decision is a good practice if it leads to a timely decision to act! If the research and analysis goes too far and decisions are postponed, this is a stress-producing problem.

The person who does no research makes decisions blindly, so little courage is required. The person who researches and analyzes things to nth degree usually lacks the courage to make decisions. The person who does a predetermined amount of research and analysis, makes timely decisions based the information at hand and their gut feelings, which requires considerable courage. The best practice then is to model your style after the people in the center of the continuum.

Modify your style in being a person who does a predetermined amount of research and analysis and then makes a timely decision based on the information gathered, gut feelings, and courage! You do this because you know that it will reduce stress and improve your productivity.

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If you think about the people in your life you admire, many of them probably have the style that I am encouraging. This style will reduce stress, enhance your health, and earn respect from others.

Author : Brad Paul

10 most important words

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The most selfish one letter word………………..…….”I” -- Avoid it.

The most satisfying two letter word…………….….”WE” -- Use it

The most poisonous three letter word……………..”EGO” -- Kill it.

The most used four letter word……………………”LOVE” -- Value it.

The most pleasing five letter word……………….”SMILE” -- Keep it.

The fastest spreading six letter word…………….”RUMOUR” -- Ignore it.

The hardest working seven letter word………….”SUCCESS” -- Achieve it.

The most enviable eight letter word……………..”JEALOUSY” -- Distance it.

The most powerful nine letter word……………..”KNOWLEDGE” -- Acquire it.

The most essential ten letter word………………”FRIENDSHIP” -- Keep it ---


Sources : Mudraa.com

Caffeine: How much is too much?

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If you rely on caffeine to wake you up and keep you going, you aren''t alone. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, alleviating fatigue and increasing wakefulness.

When to consider cutting back

For most people, moderate doses of caffeine 200 to 300 milligrams (mg), or about two to four cups of brewed coffee a day aren''t harmful. But some circumstances may warrant limiting or even ending your caffeine routine. Read on to see if any of these apply to you.

''Grande'' is your middle name

Though moderate caffeine intake isn''t likely to cause harm, too much can noticeably affect your health. Heavy daily caffeine use more than 500 to 600 mg a day, or about four to seven cups of coffee can cause:

Insomnia
Nervousness
Restlessness
Irritability
Nausea or other gastrointestinal problems
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Muscle tremors
Headaches
Anxiety

Even a little makes you jittery

Some people are more sensitive to caffeine than are others. If you''re susceptible to the effects of caffeine, just small amounts even one cup of coffee or tea may prompt unwanted effects, such as anxiety, restlessness, irritability and sleep problems. How you react to caffeine may be determined in part by how much caffeine you''re used to drinking. So, people who don''t regularly consume caffeine tend to be more sensitive to its negative effects. Other factors may include body mass, age, smoking habits, drug or hormone use, stress and health conditions such as anxiety disorders. Sex may even play a role: Research suggests that men are more susceptible to caffeine than are women.

You''re not getting enough sleep

Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep each night. But caffeine can interfere with this much-needed sleep. Chronically losing sleep whether it''s from work, travel, stress or too much caffeine results in sleep deprivation. Sleep loss is cumulative, and even small nightly decreases can add up and disturb your daytime alertness and performance.

Using caffeine to mask sleep deprivation can create an unwelcome cycle. For example, you drink caffeinated beverages because you have trouble staying awake during the day. But the caffeine keeps you from falling asleep at night, shortening the length of time you sleep. Caffeine can also increase the number of times you wake up during the night and interfere with deep sleep, making your night less restful. You wake up tired the next day and reach for your morning jolt of Java.

The best way to break this cycle is to reduce the caffeine and add more hours of quality sleep each day. Try to avoid caffeinated beverages eight hours before your desired bedtime. Your body doesn''t store caffeine, but it takes many hours for it to eliminate the stimulant and its effects.
 
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