WHEN REALITY SPEAKS..........
"When reality speaks, reflections keeps silent and Love hides behind these two"
JK
It's all money that matters more than the relationship. and this tendency is on an increase these days. Money has become honey and Love has become Liability, that being the scenario, how do you expect Love from your close knits ? Its all now gone with winds, leaving scars and wounds in the heart and mind - any one for that matter prefers honey to liability-the fact remains fact and one has to accept this reality with modesty, without loosing heart and mind and remain matter of fact to oneself and matter of convenience and comfort to others in the knit.
Values of life and living is gradually eroding within and amongst relatives, money taking its dominant position in dictating terms, unless the affected and involved ones realise this truth it is very difficult to set right the situation and another few generations things will move from bad to worst as far as relationship with reference to Love, affection,concern to each other finding no way and solution for a better understanding and affectionate and lovable living.
Here it reminds me of an article posted in my blog way back in Nov 2006 titled "YOU OWE MORE THAN WHAT YOU OWN IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE' and thought I will reproduce same for the benefit of the readers and those who wish will have the WILL and for other I just feel sorry.
JK
YOU OWE MORE THAN WHAT YOU OWN IN YOUR
PERSONAL LIFE
This time for a change I opted for a different and typical subject for the readers. I had been contemplating for quite sometimes on the subject in depth and as a result arose the subject title. I have a reasonable hope that readers will relish reading this, understand and grasp the essence in its right perspective and spirit to retain in mind rather than reading and erasing from the mind.
I have come across good number people and had personal interaction with them who are proud, happy, delighted and enjoys a sense of possession of what they own-be it money, wealth, properties, shares, stocks, bullions etc. Many of them are enthusiastic, exuberant, vibrant and happy over what all they own- One can keep a record of what all he owns and prepare a statement of one’s owning and at one point of time in life execute will to bequeath the owning to kith and kin-that being the one side of the life.
As a matter of fact no body owns anything whatsoever as mentioned above and we are all
temporary custodians of what we consider to own. It’s absolutely true if only one thinks deeper and realizes this truth. On the contrary we owe a lot to various others. You owe a lot to the divine supreme who brought to you to this world in human form. You owe a lot to your parents who were instrumental and taken every bit of care and nurtured untiringly for what you are today. You owe a lot to your best half (your wife) who is instrumental, influential and inspirational for what you are going to be in future, you will owe a lot to your children for what you are going to be at later part of your life and last but not least you owe a lot to yourself and you have to pay back by yourself to wipe off the owes (contemplate to contemper then you will realize what it means) it goes on like this never ending and immeasurable. I for one thing do not believe in monitory gains, compliances and compromises to pledge or give up the family relationship supposed to be retained clean and clear.
You make an attempt to keep a record of what all you owe to others- It will be a next to impossible task unlike maintaining a record of your owning.
Have you ever come across a person executing a will of what all he owe and to bequeath to his successors? According to me it’s never happened. If at all it happens as a rarest of rare event will one accept it? Not at all. Therefore it becomes imperative on the part of man to make best of efforts to clear what he owe to others to the best possible extent before bidding bye to his physical existence.
How do you clear what you owe to the divine supreme? It is he who has been kind and benevolent enough for all that you own. But for his kindness and consideration just imagine what you could have been? A big cipher. Think of him, pray in praise of him and let your prayer be of thanks giving, spent some time with him in solitude and silence daily, converse with him in silence daily and thereby make a beginning to pay back what you owe to him.
How do you pay back what you owe to your parents? Be kind and considerate towards them, express your love to them, show them your glowing and smiling face always, give them your love and affection, and always refrain from causing hurt to their feelings and sentiments (sentiments and feelings become particularly precious as one grows old)-when they are emotionally run down, re-charge and lift them up with sweet words of encouragement, comfort, soothing and old age motivation. It is not going to cost you monetarily- and even if one wants to repay what he owes to parents in monitory terms one can never achieve because it is beyond one’s capacity and reach to pay back to parents in monitory terms-just hold on to this and retain in mind.
How do you pay back what you owe to your best half? This is not that difficult according to me. Sharing is caring. You have to share all her moments with care. Express your true love and implement the true love in day-to-day life. Be concerned about her rather than worrying about her. For a change, change the policy of GIVE AND TAKE instead makes it GIVE AND ACCEPT (I hope your able to distinctly identify the difference between take and accept.). Having accepted her as best part of your life keep her in best form and mood always. Look her as A THING OF BEAUTY- to commensurate with the age-old saying A THING OF BEAUTY IS JOY FOR EVER and maintain this tempo. Outlook and attitude always. Concede to her reasonable desires and ambitions for mutual benefit and betterment of both. If you really follow caring is sharing policy coupled with taking care of her needs and moods you will not land up piling up of owes.
Now coming to children, you owe them much more than what you owe to others. It is on your own sweet will, wish and interest; you gave birth and brought them to this earth. Therefore it is imperative and essential and its your responsibility to bring them up in a nice and befitting manner with good academics, instill in them good values of living, ethics and etiquettes and make the world smile at them for their good conduct, deed and good living. This is the only stage in life of a man wherein he OWES A LOT AND OWN A LOT (of responsibility) in upbringing them in a perfect and harmonious way of living.
Similarly with every relationship in your personal life you owe more than what you own to maintain perfect harmony and understanding to lead a purposeful living. It is only the question of understanding this truth at the appropriate and right time at various stages of life so that you make a beginning to pay back rather than allowing to pile up owe and make it impossible to pay back.
Even though money, wealth etc. is every thing into-days living, it’s not ultimate. Ultimate is some thing totally distinct and different and one has to take careful initiative and interest to understand and abide by its ethics and principles to reap the incentive. What you own at the end will not accompany you when you quit this world but what you owe will not leave you and it will follow you and be with you in your come next on this earth. Therefore do not allow even the shade of the owe to accompany you. Leave this world with virtue, wisdom, knowledge and ethics. They will remain with you and accompany you when you come back to this earth again and will do lot of good to you and your succeeding generation.
Thanking you all readers and looking forward to your valuable feedback for improvement.
J.KANNAN
Monday, June 18, 2007
Monday, June 04, 2007
CULMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE
CULMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFORMS THE FRAIL FORM OF EMOTION INTO A PILLAR OF STRENGTH.
It is the knowledge of our real self- that’s culmination of knowledge. We know our outer self consists of our physical body and inner self consists of our mind and intellect. But many of us don’t know our real self. Our real self is supreme and we know it not- here comes the culmination of knowledge to give us the knowledge of our real self and with that knowledge one can attain in abundance, peace and happiness.
THE BEAUTY OF HUMAN ACTIVITY IS RENUNCIATION IN ACTION, NOT RENUNCIATION OF ACTION.
Culmination of knowledge is systematic and formulation of knowledge of life and living, by revealing your real self, true nature and your relationship with the world. You are divine, no matter what you appear to be- a sinner or a saint. Divinity is the core of your personality and the culmination of the knowledge helps you to, unfold our divinity to gain the knowledge of intrinsic self and to lead a living with perfect harmony, peace and bliss.
THE LAW OF LIFE IS THAT YOUR MIND SHOULD BE AT REST WHILE YOUR BODY IS ENGAGED IN ACTION.
Culmination of the knowledge makes us to think for our selves , helps to analyze, investigate and realize the essence of life and experience the fundamental truth of life .
Think for yourself; do not allow the external forces to do your thinking. Do not function on blind faith and mechanical rituals-known as spiritual suicide. The role of the culmination of the knowledge is to pull man out of the spiritual suicide, infatuation, and delusion and educate him on eternities.
YOUR HOME SHOULD BE THE CENTRE AND NOT THE BOUNDARY OF YOUR AFFECTION.
Thro’ individual study, reflection and judgment, generations after generations experienced the fundamental truth of life. This was followed by the enthusiastic spiritual persons bringing out their own abridged version of truth, considered as feeble readings of the original truth. (To go with the saying “ A truth re-told becomes a Lie”). People lost the independent reflection and judgment. Spiritual education became servile.
In the holy name of religion, fanatic superstition and the parasitic ideas infested the mankind and what you see for yourself is the sad state of the world today. Caste, Creed and sects are the ghosts, haunting mankind today. The great science of religion has been reduced to mere allegiance to personalities governed by maxims and mandates.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE IS NOT A PART TIME HOBBY BUT A FULLTIME AWARENESS OF TRUTH.
Youngsters need not be dictated and pestered by doctrines and dogmas,” thou salts” and “thou shalts not”, as whatever is forced is not forceful. The higher values of religion have to be presented systematically and scientifically to the modern intellects. The science and philosophy of culmination of knowledge is the present requirement of mankind-the process may be slow but good results are for sure.
EVERY MAN GETS WHAT HE DESERVES, NOT WHAT HE DESIRES.
Culmination of knowledge has positive approach to life. It presents and represents the highest knowledge of life and practical living. Learn this knowledge to command peace and dynamism in one breath. Devoid of worry, anxiety, stress and strain and make your life worth living-breath eternal air and fulfill your mission in life
Gain the living knowledge of truth, acquaint yourself with spiritual laws of life, it may not be entertaining always, still you have to approach like a college student pursuing their study-take up and study each word of knowledge and idea carefully, reflect deeply and make it your own and apply this knowledge in your life and you will definitely discover the primeval source of happiness and bliss right with in you.
GIVE YOUR PERSONALITY A LIFT TO YOUR REAL BEING, YOU WILL THEN LIFT THE WHOLE WORLD.
And do remember the following versus of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita
“Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati Bharata
Abhyutthanam adaharmasya tada tmanan srjamy aham” (Ch4 .7)
“Parithranaya sadhunam vinasaya ca duskritam
Dharma-samsthapanarthaya sambhavami yuge yuge”
GOD IS TRUTH AND TRUTH EVER EXISTS.
CULMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFORMS THE FRAIL FORM OF EMOTION INTO A PILLAR OF STRENGTH.
It is the knowledge of our real self- that’s culmination of knowledge. We know our outer self consists of our physical body and inner self consists of our mind and intellect. But many of us don’t know our real self. Our real self is supreme and we know it not- here comes the culmination of knowledge to give us the knowledge of our real self and with that knowledge one can attain in abundance, peace and happiness.
THE BEAUTY OF HUMAN ACTIVITY IS RENUNCIATION IN ACTION, NOT RENUNCIATION OF ACTION.
Culmination of knowledge is systematic and formulation of knowledge of life and living, by revealing your real self, true nature and your relationship with the world. You are divine, no matter what you appear to be- a sinner or a saint. Divinity is the core of your personality and the culmination of the knowledge helps you to, unfold our divinity to gain the knowledge of intrinsic self and to lead a living with perfect harmony, peace and bliss.
THE LAW OF LIFE IS THAT YOUR MIND SHOULD BE AT REST WHILE YOUR BODY IS ENGAGED IN ACTION.
Culmination of the knowledge makes us to think for our selves , helps to analyze, investigate and realize the essence of life and experience the fundamental truth of life .
Think for yourself; do not allow the external forces to do your thinking. Do not function on blind faith and mechanical rituals-known as spiritual suicide. The role of the culmination of the knowledge is to pull man out of the spiritual suicide, infatuation, and delusion and educate him on eternities.
YOUR HOME SHOULD BE THE CENTRE AND NOT THE BOUNDARY OF YOUR AFFECTION.
Thro’ individual study, reflection and judgment, generations after generations experienced the fundamental truth of life. This was followed by the enthusiastic spiritual persons bringing out their own abridged version of truth, considered as feeble readings of the original truth. (To go with the saying “ A truth re-told becomes a Lie”). People lost the independent reflection and judgment. Spiritual education became servile.
In the holy name of religion, fanatic superstition and the parasitic ideas infested the mankind and what you see for yourself is the sad state of the world today. Caste, Creed and sects are the ghosts, haunting mankind today. The great science of religion has been reduced to mere allegiance to personalities governed by maxims and mandates.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE IS NOT A PART TIME HOBBY BUT A FULLTIME AWARENESS OF TRUTH.
Youngsters need not be dictated and pestered by doctrines and dogmas,” thou salts” and “thou shalts not”, as whatever is forced is not forceful. The higher values of religion have to be presented systematically and scientifically to the modern intellects. The science and philosophy of culmination of knowledge is the present requirement of mankind-the process may be slow but good results are for sure.
EVERY MAN GETS WHAT HE DESERVES, NOT WHAT HE DESIRES.
Culmination of knowledge has positive approach to life. It presents and represents the highest knowledge of life and practical living. Learn this knowledge to command peace and dynamism in one breath. Devoid of worry, anxiety, stress and strain and make your life worth living-breath eternal air and fulfill your mission in life
Gain the living knowledge of truth, acquaint yourself with spiritual laws of life, it may not be entertaining always, still you have to approach like a college student pursuing their study-take up and study each word of knowledge and idea carefully, reflect deeply and make it your own and apply this knowledge in your life and you will definitely discover the primeval source of happiness and bliss right with in you.
GIVE YOUR PERSONALITY A LIFT TO YOUR REAL BEING, YOU WILL THEN LIFT THE WHOLE WORLD.
And do remember the following versus of Srimad Bhagavad-Gita
“Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati Bharata
Abhyutthanam adaharmasya tada tmanan srjamy aham” (Ch4 .7)
“Parithranaya sadhunam vinasaya ca duskritam
Dharma-samsthapanarthaya sambhavami yuge yuge”
GOD IS TRUTH AND TRUTH EVER EXISTS.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Useful tips by way of quotes
1. Tell me and I will FORGET, Show me and I may REMEMBER, involve me and I will UNDERSTAND.
2. The real problem is what to do with the problem solvers after the PROBLEM IS SOLVED.
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3. Those who know DO NOT SPEAK, those who speak DO NOT KNOW.
4. To make a mistake is only human, to persist in a mistake is IDIOTIC.
5. Don’t be afraid to take a big leap when one is indicated. You can’t cross a chasm in TWO SMALL STEPS. .
6. Even a correct decision is wrong, when it was taken TOO LATE.
7. Risk comes from not knowing what YOU ARE DOING
8. When large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust NOBODY.
9. The surest way to ruin a man who does not know how to handle money is TO GIVE HIM SOME.
10. Great mind s have purposes, others have WISHES.
11. Talent hits a target, no one else can hit, Genius hits a target which no one else CAN SEE.
12. Do not expect too much of the FUTURE, but also do not bother too much about the PAST.
13. Quality is not an ACT it is a HABIT.
14. What’s the use of running, if you are not on the RIGHT ROAD?
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST
You are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Learn to accept total responsibility for yourself. If you do not manage yourself, then you are letting others have control of your Life. These tips will help "you" manage "you."
More tips to follow…………………
JK
1. Tell me and I will FORGET, Show me and I may REMEMBER, involve me and I will UNDERSTAND.
2. The real problem is what to do with the problem solvers after the PROBLEM IS SOLVED.
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3. Those who know DO NOT SPEAK, those who speak DO NOT KNOW.
4. To make a mistake is only human, to persist in a mistake is IDIOTIC.
5. Don’t be afraid to take a big leap when one is indicated. You can’t cross a chasm in TWO SMALL STEPS. .
6. Even a correct decision is wrong, when it was taken TOO LATE.
7. Risk comes from not knowing what YOU ARE DOING
8. When large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust NOBODY.
9. The surest way to ruin a man who does not know how to handle money is TO GIVE HIM SOME.
10. Great mind s have purposes, others have WISHES.
11. Talent hits a target, no one else can hit, Genius hits a target which no one else CAN SEE.
12. Do not expect too much of the FUTURE, but also do not bother too much about the PAST.
13. Quality is not an ACT it is a HABIT.
14. What’s the use of running, if you are not on the RIGHT ROAD?
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST
You are responsible for everything that happens in your life. Learn to accept total responsibility for yourself. If you do not manage yourself, then you are letting others have control of your Life. These tips will help "you" manage "you."
More tips to follow…………………
JK
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Funny? S to read , relax and enjoy
1. Can you make candles out of your earwax?
2. Are marbles made of Marble?
3. Can you ever get cornered in a round room?
4. If an atheist has to go to court, do they make him swear on holy book?
5. Why is a square meal served on a round plate?
6. Why can’t a baby cry while it’s inside its mother?
7. Can bald men get lice?
8. If money does not grow on trees, then why do banks have branches?
9. When a boy is named after his father, he is called “Junior”, but what do
you call a girl, named after her mother?
10. Can you cry under water?
11. Why does round pizza come in a square box?
12. Can you blow a balloon up under water?
13. Why are numbers on a calculator and phone reversed?
14. What happens when you say “Hi” to your friend in airplane whose name
is “Jack”?
15. Can you fart and belch at the same time?
16. Do fish ever get thirsty?
17. Why can’t we sneeze with our eyes open?
18. Are you able to fart in heaven?
19. If ignorance is bliss, why are not more people happy?
20. Is “Bad” a bad word?
21. Do birds pee?
22. What’s the opposite of “Opposite”?
23. Why is it called a building, when it is already built?
24. Why is it called after dark, when it is really after light?
25. Why do mattresses have designs over them, when they are always covered with
sheets?
Have a nice and enjoyable reading and keep happy and laughing!!!!!!!!!
J.K
1. Can you make candles out of your earwax?
2. Are marbles made of Marble?
3. Can you ever get cornered in a round room?
4. If an atheist has to go to court, do they make him swear on holy book?
5. Why is a square meal served on a round plate?
6. Why can’t a baby cry while it’s inside its mother?
7. Can bald men get lice?
8. If money does not grow on trees, then why do banks have branches?
9. When a boy is named after his father, he is called “Junior”, but what do
you call a girl, named after her mother?
10. Can you cry under water?
11. Why does round pizza come in a square box?
12. Can you blow a balloon up under water?
13. Why are numbers on a calculator and phone reversed?
14. What happens when you say “Hi” to your friend in airplane whose name
is “Jack”?
15. Can you fart and belch at the same time?
16. Do fish ever get thirsty?
17. Why can’t we sneeze with our eyes open?
18. Are you able to fart in heaven?
19. If ignorance is bliss, why are not more people happy?
20. Is “Bad” a bad word?
21. Do birds pee?
22. What’s the opposite of “Opposite”?
23. Why is it called a building, when it is already built?
24. Why is it called after dark, when it is really after light?
25. Why do mattresses have designs over them, when they are always covered with
sheets?
Have a nice and enjoyable reading and keep happy and laughing!!!!!!!!!
J.K
Monday, May 14, 2007
Work to efficiency & Effectiveness
A to Z of managing your work effectively and efficiently: -
After all we work for what? For our and our family’s living and loving, consciously and comfortably. Without work we cannot exist, then why not to make it effective and efficient and thereby make our living also happy, contended and comfortable: -
Have a look at the following and see how far it is fair and will be helpful/useful to you: -
DO YOUR WORK
With: -
Aptitude
Benefaction
Challenge
Discipline
Enthusiasm
Fidelity
Genuineness
Honesty
Ideology
Justification
Knowledge
Latitude
Magnificence
Norms
Optimism
Pursuit
Quality
Rear
Stamina
Tempo
Unity
Vividity
Wisdom
(E)Xpediency
Yeoman service
Zeal
Without: -
Agitation
Brood
Challenging
Dispel
Enticing
Fear
Gambit
Hitch
Ignorance
Jittery
Knots
Laxity
Malice
Non-sense
Opaque
Perplex
Queer
Resentment
Shake
Temper
Uproar
Vexation
Wear
(E) Xploiting
Yell
Zealot
Consider work as WORSHIP, as per the good old saying and not as, WORKSHOP
for removing dents and bends of mind and body-and avoid creating such circumstances.
Then it becomes a WORK PLEASURE INSTEAD OF WORK PRESSURE.
J.K
A to Z of managing your work effectively and efficiently: -
After all we work for what? For our and our family’s living and loving, consciously and comfortably. Without work we cannot exist, then why not to make it effective and efficient and thereby make our living also happy, contended and comfortable: -
Have a look at the following and see how far it is fair and will be helpful/useful to you: -
DO YOUR WORK
With: -
Aptitude
Benefaction
Challenge
Discipline
Enthusiasm
Fidelity
Genuineness
Honesty
Ideology
Justification
Knowledge
Latitude
Magnificence
Norms
Optimism
Pursuit
Quality
Rear
Stamina
Tempo
Unity
Vividity
Wisdom
(E)Xpediency
Yeoman service
Zeal
Without: -
Agitation
Brood
Challenging
Dispel
Enticing
Fear
Gambit
Hitch
Ignorance
Jittery
Knots
Laxity
Malice
Non-sense
Opaque
Perplex
Queer
Resentment
Shake
Temper
Uproar
Vexation
Wear
(E) Xploiting
Yell
Zealot
Consider work as WORSHIP, as per the good old saying and not as, WORKSHOP
for removing dents and bends of mind and body-and avoid creating such circumstances.
Then it becomes a WORK PLEASURE INSTEAD OF WORK PRESSURE.
J.K
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
SUCCESS STRATGEY - FOR STUDENTS
1.Study is a dedicated & concentrated effort to be carried out without any
physical and mental exertion.
2.Indeed, whole of life is not meant for study. How quick and in shortest
Possible span of time you make it, is absolutely in your hands and mind- bear
In mind always “TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NONE’
3.Be active, every time you sit for study. It is to the sincerity of your aspirations study responds spontaneously-Hence sincerity in study is an indispensable proposition and factor to reach your aspirations.
4.For study there are no barriers excepting your own i.e. IGNORANCE AND POSTPONEMENT. Hence place study on TOP of your preferential order.
Remember PROCRASTINATION IS THIEF OF TIME.
5.Concerted and concrete study leads you to master the subjects, which eventually will lead you, achieve your mission.
6.Study is vaster, more enduring, most rewarding, infinite and it’s within you. Bring it out to create a growth oriented and conducive surrounding in and around you.
7.Study is an infallible art & dispassionate science-master both these to reach the sovereign peak in your professional career.
8.The only method capable of overcoming all resistance is the austere and earnest method of study.
9.Consciousness is indeed the creator, Study is the preservator and the ignorance is the destroyer. Put in all your best efforts to maintain the middle order.
10.Consider and view study as a recreation, as it has tremendous potential for
RE-CREATION while at examination.
11.Analyse the relationship between study and examination it is so closely knitted. Review the wrongs you have done with former and rectify to achieve the right things with the latter.
12.Prepare a list of pursuits related to your study, career and development.
Retrospect on it periodically and satisfy thyself, they are in an evenly
Balanced and perfect state.
WITH
BEST OF LUCK &
BESTOWED GRACE OF GOD
TO ALL STUDENTS
1.Study is a dedicated & concentrated effort to be carried out without any
physical and mental exertion.
2.Indeed, whole of life is not meant for study. How quick and in shortest
Possible span of time you make it, is absolutely in your hands and mind- bear
In mind always “TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NONE’
3.Be active, every time you sit for study. It is to the sincerity of your aspirations study responds spontaneously-Hence sincerity in study is an indispensable proposition and factor to reach your aspirations.
4.For study there are no barriers excepting your own i.e. IGNORANCE AND POSTPONEMENT. Hence place study on TOP of your preferential order.
Remember PROCRASTINATION IS THIEF OF TIME.
5.Concerted and concrete study leads you to master the subjects, which eventually will lead you, achieve your mission.
6.Study is vaster, more enduring, most rewarding, infinite and it’s within you. Bring it out to create a growth oriented and conducive surrounding in and around you.
7.Study is an infallible art & dispassionate science-master both these to reach the sovereign peak in your professional career.
8.The only method capable of overcoming all resistance is the austere and earnest method of study.
9.Consciousness is indeed the creator, Study is the preservator and the ignorance is the destroyer. Put in all your best efforts to maintain the middle order.
10.Consider and view study as a recreation, as it has tremendous potential for
RE-CREATION while at examination.
11.Analyse the relationship between study and examination it is so closely knitted. Review the wrongs you have done with former and rectify to achieve the right things with the latter.
12.Prepare a list of pursuits related to your study, career and development.
Retrospect on it periodically and satisfy thyself, they are in an evenly
Balanced and perfect state.
WITH
BEST OF LUCK &
BESTOWED GRACE OF GOD
TO ALL STUDENTS
Friday, May 04, 2007
Quotes for thought
Quotes for thought
1.Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.
2.Start by doing what’s necessary, and then do what’s possible, and suddenly you will do the impossible.
3.There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.
4.He who would keep high must take a long run.
5.It is not the speed towards the goal, but the direction forward.
6.A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.
7.If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.
8.Everything is funny as long as it happens to somebody else.
9.We are what we repeatedly do; excellence then, is not an act, but a habit
.
10.Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness.
11.I don’t believe obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with
Sense, reason and intellect have intended us to forgo their use.
11.Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be
Counted.
12.Nothing great in this world has ever been accomplished without passion.
1.Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.
2.Start by doing what’s necessary, and then do what’s possible, and suddenly you will do the impossible.
3.There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.
4.He who would keep high must take a long run.
5.It is not the speed towards the goal, but the direction forward.
6.A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.
7.If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.
8.Everything is funny as long as it happens to somebody else.
9.We are what we repeatedly do; excellence then, is not an act, but a habit
.
10.Goodness does not consist in greatness, but greatness in goodness.
11.I don’t believe obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with
Sense, reason and intellect have intended us to forgo their use.
11.Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be
Counted.
12.Nothing great in this world has ever been accomplished without passion.
Monday, April 30, 2007
RULES TO LIVE BY
TEN RULES TO LIVE BY: ONLYFOR
LAZY,LOUSY AND CRAZY CLOWNS.
1. LIVE TO RELAX.
2. LOVE YOUR BED, IT IS YOUR TEMPLE.
3 IF SOME ONE COMES TO VISIT YOU TO RELAX, STAND(LAY DOWN)
BESIDE HIM.
4 RELAX IN THE DAY, SO THAT YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT.
5 WORK IS HOLY, SO DON’T ATTACK IT.
6 DON’T DO SOMETHING TOMORROW, THAT YOU CAN DO THE DAY
AFTERWARDS.
7. WORK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE, LET OTHERS DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE.
8. DON’T WORRY, NOBODY DIED FROM DOING NOTHING ,BUT YOU
COULD GET HURT AT WORK!
9 IF YOU FEEL LIKE DOING WORK, SIT DOWN AND WAIT UNTIL THAT
FEELING GOES AWAY.
10 DON’T FORGET, WORKING IS HEALTHY! SO LEAVE IT FOR THE
SICK PEOPLE.
HAVE A FUNTASTIC AND GREAT DAY.
LAZY,LOUSY AND CRAZY CLOWNS.
1. LIVE TO RELAX.
2. LOVE YOUR BED, IT IS YOUR TEMPLE.
3 IF SOME ONE COMES TO VISIT YOU TO RELAX, STAND(LAY DOWN)
BESIDE HIM.
4 RELAX IN THE DAY, SO THAT YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT.
5 WORK IS HOLY, SO DON’T ATTACK IT.
6 DON’T DO SOMETHING TOMORROW, THAT YOU CAN DO THE DAY
AFTERWARDS.
7. WORK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE, LET OTHERS DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE.
8. DON’T WORRY, NOBODY DIED FROM DOING NOTHING ,BUT YOU
COULD GET HURT AT WORK!
9 IF YOU FEEL LIKE DOING WORK, SIT DOWN AND WAIT UNTIL THAT
FEELING GOES AWAY.
10 DON’T FORGET, WORKING IS HEALTHY! SO LEAVE IT FOR THE
SICK PEOPLE.
HAVE A FUNTASTIC AND GREAT DAY.
TEN RULES TO LIVE BY:- APPLICABLE FOR
ONLY LAZY,LOUSY AND CRAZY CLOWNS.
1.LIVE TO RELAX.
2 LOVE YOUR BED, IT IS YOUR TEMPLE.
3 IF SOME ONE COMES TO VISIT YOU TO RELAX, STAND(LAY DOWN)
BESIDE HIM.
4 RELAX IN THE DAY, SO THAT YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT.
5 WORK IS HOLY, SO DON’T ATTACK IT.
6 DON’T DO SOMETHING TOMORROW, THAT YOU CAN DO THE DAY
AFTERWARDS.
7.WORK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE, LET OTHERS DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE.
8.DON’T WORRY, NOBODY DIED FROM DOING NOTHING ,BUT YOU
COULD GET HURT AT WORK!
9. IF YOU FEEL LIKE DOING WORK, SIT DOWN AND WAIT UNTIL THAT
FEELING GOES AWAY.
10.DON’T FORGET, WORKING IS HEALTHY! SO LEAVE IT FOR THE
SICK PEOPLE.
HAVE A FUNTASTIC AND GREAT DAY.
ONLY LAZY,LOUSY AND CRAZY CLOWNS.
1.LIVE TO RELAX.
2 LOVE YOUR BED, IT IS YOUR TEMPLE.
3 IF SOME ONE COMES TO VISIT YOU TO RELAX, STAND(LAY DOWN)
BESIDE HIM.
4 RELAX IN THE DAY, SO THAT YOU CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT.
5 WORK IS HOLY, SO DON’T ATTACK IT.
6 DON’T DO SOMETHING TOMORROW, THAT YOU CAN DO THE DAY
AFTERWARDS.
7.WORK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE, LET OTHERS DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE
DONE.
8.DON’T WORRY, NOBODY DIED FROM DOING NOTHING ,BUT YOU
COULD GET HURT AT WORK!
9. IF YOU FEEL LIKE DOING WORK, SIT DOWN AND WAIT UNTIL THAT
FEELING GOES AWAY.
10.DON’T FORGET, WORKING IS HEALTHY! SO LEAVE IT FOR THE
SICK PEOPLE.
HAVE A FUNTASTIC AND GREAT DAY.
Good Impression is the best impression.
7 Rules for Making a Good Impression
Among the seven suggestions: Respond to e-mails within 24 hours. And don't use business cards as cues to bombard new contacts with pitches by Carmine Gallo
Getting favorable word out on a tiny budget is one of the perennial challenges facing small-business owners. Advertising is often too expensive, so most business owners rely on good old fashioned networking and word of mouth. However some are better at it than others (see BusinessWeek. com's Smart Answers podcast, 4/18/07, "Instituting a Client Appreciation Program"). Here are seven rules that will guarantee a strong first impression and a powerful,
lasting one.
Rule #1: Respond within 24 Hours
During the course of researching my next book, I came across an interesting trend. The people who run the most successful companies are the most responsive. When I leave a voice message or send an e-mail these individuals get back to me immediately with information, whether they're at the office or traveling. One woman who oversees 5,000 employees makes it a policy to respond to e-mail within 24 hours. She says her responsiveness provides a model for her employees. If she responds quickly to employee questions or concerns, they in turn understand the importance of getting back to customers in a short amount of time.
Even if you don't have an immediate answer, acknowledge receiving an e-mail or voice message within 24 hours or less, and let the person know you're considering the request or taking action on it.
Rule #2: Greet People with Enthusiasm
When a customer or employee calls and you choose to answer, it implies that you have time to talk. Far too many people continue to multitask during phone conversations. Those of us on the other end of the line can sense it, especially when you give one-word answers to our questions and we hear typing in the background!
Give your customers and employees your full attention. Greet them like you're sincerely excited to hear from them. And if the time isn't right, be professional enough to set a later time to give them your full attention.
Rule #3: Make Eye Contact
In conversations with customers or employees, look them in the eye. I know you might love your Blackberry, but please refrain from checking your device during the conversation. Think about how it makes you feel when the person you're talking to continually takes her eyes off
you to check out other people in the room. I'll tell you how I feel — like it's a waste of time to even finish the conversation.
Give customers and employees your full attention. It makes people feel as though their opinions and insights are valued. It will help you make a powerful and lasting impression.
Rule #4: Leave Smart Voice Messages
First of all, don't leave long, rambling messages with your phone number at the end. Keep the script concise. Leave your name, time you called, and phone number at the beginning. Repeat the phone number at the end, s-l-o-w-l-y. There's also nothing worse than a drawn out
game of phone tag. It can't hurt to leave a specific time when you can be reached. Of course, if you leave a time, be there to answer the call!
Rule #5: Respect Contacts
A conference organizer recently told me attendees have started complaining about fellow participants who treat business cards they have picked up at booths as open invitations to cram in-boxes with solicitations. If someone gives you a card, it's an invitation to begin a conversation. It isn't permission to leave a constant bombardment of e-mail sales pitches under the guise of "newsletters. " It's also not an invitation to send 10-MB files that explain what your business does.
Rule #6: Mind Your E-Mail
Speaking of e-mail, keep your correspondence concise. Time is limited. Use a subject line with no more than three to five words that grab your reader's attention. Give the pertinent information in the first line or two, and keep your correspondence to one or two short paragraphs (unless of course a detailed memorandum is expected). Also, don't forget to use proper punctuation and grammar. The spell-check function exists on your computer for a reason. Use it.
Rule #7: Remember Small Touches
When was the last time you received a handwritten note? I bet you remember it. I do. After a brief conversation with the chief executive officer of a well-known franchisor, I was surprised to
receive an envelope in the mail with a short handwritten thank-you note along with several coupons for his product. The coupons were for small amounts, but the gesture left a big impression on me.
My insurance and financial planning adviser gets plenty of business from me because of numerous, small touches during the year. Several times a year I can expect to receive a handwritten note, a short voice message, or a copy of an article that I might find valuable
given what he knows about my interests. None of these touches are accompanied by a hard sell, but I wouldn't consider bringing my business to anyone else.
Business is far too competitive to risk making a bad impression. But it's not that hard to make a positive one. Just think about the way you like to be treated as a client. Follow these seven rules to stand apart.
Among the seven suggestions: Respond to e-mails within 24 hours. And don't use business cards as cues to bombard new contacts with pitches by Carmine Gallo
Getting favorable word out on a tiny budget is one of the perennial challenges facing small-business owners. Advertising is often too expensive, so most business owners rely on good old fashioned networking and word of mouth. However some are better at it than others (see BusinessWeek. com's Smart Answers podcast, 4/18/07, "Instituting a Client Appreciation Program"). Here are seven rules that will guarantee a strong first impression and a powerful,
lasting one.
Rule #1: Respond within 24 Hours
During the course of researching my next book, I came across an interesting trend. The people who run the most successful companies are the most responsive. When I leave a voice message or send an e-mail these individuals get back to me immediately with information, whether they're at the office or traveling. One woman who oversees 5,000 employees makes it a policy to respond to e-mail within 24 hours. She says her responsiveness provides a model for her employees. If she responds quickly to employee questions or concerns, they in turn understand the importance of getting back to customers in a short amount of time.
Even if you don't have an immediate answer, acknowledge receiving an e-mail or voice message within 24 hours or less, and let the person know you're considering the request or taking action on it.
Rule #2: Greet People with Enthusiasm
When a customer or employee calls and you choose to answer, it implies that you have time to talk. Far too many people continue to multitask during phone conversations. Those of us on the other end of the line can sense it, especially when you give one-word answers to our questions and we hear typing in the background!
Give your customers and employees your full attention. Greet them like you're sincerely excited to hear from them. And if the time isn't right, be professional enough to set a later time to give them your full attention.
Rule #3: Make Eye Contact
In conversations with customers or employees, look them in the eye. I know you might love your Blackberry, but please refrain from checking your device during the conversation. Think about how it makes you feel when the person you're talking to continually takes her eyes off
you to check out other people in the room. I'll tell you how I feel — like it's a waste of time to even finish the conversation.
Give customers and employees your full attention. It makes people feel as though their opinions and insights are valued. It will help you make a powerful and lasting impression.
Rule #4: Leave Smart Voice Messages
First of all, don't leave long, rambling messages with your phone number at the end. Keep the script concise. Leave your name, time you called, and phone number at the beginning. Repeat the phone number at the end, s-l-o-w-l-y. There's also nothing worse than a drawn out
game of phone tag. It can't hurt to leave a specific time when you can be reached. Of course, if you leave a time, be there to answer the call!
Rule #5: Respect Contacts
A conference organizer recently told me attendees have started complaining about fellow participants who treat business cards they have picked up at booths as open invitations to cram in-boxes with solicitations. If someone gives you a card, it's an invitation to begin a conversation. It isn't permission to leave a constant bombardment of e-mail sales pitches under the guise of "newsletters. " It's also not an invitation to send 10-MB files that explain what your business does.
Rule #6: Mind Your E-Mail
Speaking of e-mail, keep your correspondence concise. Time is limited. Use a subject line with no more than three to five words that grab your reader's attention. Give the pertinent information in the first line or two, and keep your correspondence to one or two short paragraphs (unless of course a detailed memorandum is expected). Also, don't forget to use proper punctuation and grammar. The spell-check function exists on your computer for a reason. Use it.
Rule #7: Remember Small Touches
When was the last time you received a handwritten note? I bet you remember it. I do. After a brief conversation with the chief executive officer of a well-known franchisor, I was surprised to
receive an envelope in the mail with a short handwritten thank-you note along with several coupons for his product. The coupons were for small amounts, but the gesture left a big impression on me.
My insurance and financial planning adviser gets plenty of business from me because of numerous, small touches during the year. Several times a year I can expect to receive a handwritten note, a short voice message, or a copy of an article that I might find valuable
given what he knows about my interests. None of these touches are accompanied by a hard sell, but I wouldn't consider bringing my business to anyone else.
Business is far too competitive to risk making a bad impression. But it's not that hard to make a positive one. Just think about the way you like to be treated as a client. Follow these seven rules to stand apart.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Abundance
5 Keys to Abundance- Use it don't lose it.
Are you really open to abundance in your life? Recently on Oprah, I heard a shocking statistic: Over 70% of people who experience a financial windfall from such strokes of luck as winning the lottery or inheriting a large sum of money tend to be back to where they were financially within just a few short years.
Most of us think this would never happen to us. Our thoughts probably run along the lines of, "If I won a million, two million, ten million dollars [take your pick], it would change my life forever. All my worries would be gone. I'd be happy."
How can it be that what seems like an inevitable happy ending just doesn't turn out to be true for such a large majority of people? Are those who come serendipitously into wealth dumber than we are? Are they all spendaholics, compulsive gamblers, inept business people, or at the very least so codependent that they can't say "no" to family and friends who ask for handouts?
It's true that many of us who are not used to handling large sums of money are inept with it. It's also true that a lot of us are codependent enough to fall prey to wanting to be loved by giving everything we have. If we're already doing that, we'll probably do it more, not less, if given half a chance. And if some of us aren't spendaholics now, like kids in a candy store, we certainly might become crazed with buying the first time we have a wad of cash in our hands. But even these shortcomings and lapses in judgment don't explain the expected fate of 70% of us who would end up no better—and possibly worse emotionally due to shame—than before our sudden wealth.
Many of us don't budget at all, claiming that there isn't enough money to do so. We pretend we aren't choosing to use up our available resources with the argument (while our debts mount), "I work hard for my money. I should get to enjoy it." We fall deeper and deeper into debt, feel incredible stress, depression, and shame, and wind up having to work harder and longer. And still we continue to shoot ourselves in the foot arguing that we deserve to spend our money any way we want to. We treat ourselves like entitled brats, demanding that reality fit our fantasy. But underneath this façade of entitlement, we are deluded by what I call The Big Lie. More about that in a moment.
There is no one roadmap to creating abundance, just as there is no single roadmap to creating a loving relationship. To find a relationship, you can date online, join a club, hang out at your favorite pub, buy a dog, or ask friends to set you up. To make more money, you can find a better-paying job, go back to school, learn a new skill, ask for a raise, gamble, or play the lottery. Getting isn't the biggest problem for most of us, whether it's a relationship or money; the trick is to learn how to keep and build upon what we get.
Until we open up to abundance and become "spiritually fit" to receive, the truth is that we are just as likely to deplete our treasure chest the same way our neighbors do and just as likely to find ourselves continually short on cash and long on debt. So here are five keys to building, maintaining, and enjoying abundance:
1.Embrace the true meaning of abundance: Abundance is that which already exists. In an abundant state, we understand that we are dipping into an overflowing well. Abundance is everywhere. Equally, it is within us. We are abundant. We don't have to seek abundance. We can say yes or no to this belief. It is up to us.
2.Stop using the world as a reflection of your worthiness: The Big Lie I mentioned earlier is the belief that we are unworthy. Most of us decide base our worthiness on outside barometers such as who likes us, what kind of house or car we have, how much money we make, how much education we have, or what clothes we wear. As long as we measure our worth based on outside factors, we our happiness is at the whim of others.
3.Practice worthiness as though it's a skill: While some of us were born believing we were worthy, life experiences may have convinced us otherwise. To retrain our thoughts, we must change our behaviors. Ask yourself what you would be doing differently right now, today, tomorrow, next week, this year if you already believed you were entirely worthy. What behaviors and activities would you stop? Which ones would you start? Make a commitment to yourself to "fake it 'til you make it." Practice your new behaviors until they become second nature, replacing the old habits you are shedding. Change your actions and your thoughts are sure to follow.
4.Recognize what your jealousy is telling you: Jealousy is what we experience when we don't believe we will have (or deserve to have) what someone else has. Therefore, jealousy comes from a belief in lack. If we put the first three keys into active practice, our jealousy will dissolve into gratitude for that which already exists. Gratitude doesn't mean that we become complacent. It means that we strive, not from fear and lack, but from the joy of thriving.
5.Be generous now: If you wait until you "have enough," whatever that means to you, the message you are telling yourself is that there is lack within and around you. Abundance thinking is a leap of faith for many of us. Faith, by definition, is only validated once we have made the leap. My friend had promised to tithe to his church and then "cheated" because he was broke. One day of scarcity led to the next until he woke up one day and realized that he was not trusting abundance (or God) at all. He was waiting for proof. How could waiting for proof be an act of faith? That day he took a deep breath and emptied the change from his pockets into the church's coffers. Immediately he felt the peace that goes along with keeping an agreement with oneself, no matter how difficult it is. He also felt strength in choosing to decide to have faith. Almost immediately, his phone began ringing off the hook with work offers. For him, this was wonderful evidence. But even more lovely, he didn't even need the evidence at that point. Since he already trusted, he was less fearful about the ups and downs of business and felt more relaxed about experiencing abundance however it presented itself.
Will you get rich by practicing these five keys? Nobody knows what the Universe has in store for us. But you can begin to define rich in new ways that give you appreciation for the abundance that already exists. You are already a wealth of knowledge, support, energy, artistry, compassion, and ideas. How can you maximize and share your abundant wealth today?
Are you really open to abundance in your life? Recently on Oprah, I heard a shocking statistic: Over 70% of people who experience a financial windfall from such strokes of luck as winning the lottery or inheriting a large sum of money tend to be back to where they were financially within just a few short years.
Most of us think this would never happen to us. Our thoughts probably run along the lines of, "If I won a million, two million, ten million dollars [take your pick], it would change my life forever. All my worries would be gone. I'd be happy."
How can it be that what seems like an inevitable happy ending just doesn't turn out to be true for such a large majority of people? Are those who come serendipitously into wealth dumber than we are? Are they all spendaholics, compulsive gamblers, inept business people, or at the very least so codependent that they can't say "no" to family and friends who ask for handouts?
It's true that many of us who are not used to handling large sums of money are inept with it. It's also true that a lot of us are codependent enough to fall prey to wanting to be loved by giving everything we have. If we're already doing that, we'll probably do it more, not less, if given half a chance. And if some of us aren't spendaholics now, like kids in a candy store, we certainly might become crazed with buying the first time we have a wad of cash in our hands. But even these shortcomings and lapses in judgment don't explain the expected fate of 70% of us who would end up no better—and possibly worse emotionally due to shame—than before our sudden wealth.
Many of us don't budget at all, claiming that there isn't enough money to do so. We pretend we aren't choosing to use up our available resources with the argument (while our debts mount), "I work hard for my money. I should get to enjoy it." We fall deeper and deeper into debt, feel incredible stress, depression, and shame, and wind up having to work harder and longer. And still we continue to shoot ourselves in the foot arguing that we deserve to spend our money any way we want to. We treat ourselves like entitled brats, demanding that reality fit our fantasy. But underneath this façade of entitlement, we are deluded by what I call The Big Lie. More about that in a moment.
There is no one roadmap to creating abundance, just as there is no single roadmap to creating a loving relationship. To find a relationship, you can date online, join a club, hang out at your favorite pub, buy a dog, or ask friends to set you up. To make more money, you can find a better-paying job, go back to school, learn a new skill, ask for a raise, gamble, or play the lottery. Getting isn't the biggest problem for most of us, whether it's a relationship or money; the trick is to learn how to keep and build upon what we get.
Until we open up to abundance and become "spiritually fit" to receive, the truth is that we are just as likely to deplete our treasure chest the same way our neighbors do and just as likely to find ourselves continually short on cash and long on debt. So here are five keys to building, maintaining, and enjoying abundance:
1.Embrace the true meaning of abundance: Abundance is that which already exists. In an abundant state, we understand that we are dipping into an overflowing well. Abundance is everywhere. Equally, it is within us. We are abundant. We don't have to seek abundance. We can say yes or no to this belief. It is up to us.
2.Stop using the world as a reflection of your worthiness: The Big Lie I mentioned earlier is the belief that we are unworthy. Most of us decide base our worthiness on outside barometers such as who likes us, what kind of house or car we have, how much money we make, how much education we have, or what clothes we wear. As long as we measure our worth based on outside factors, we our happiness is at the whim of others.
3.Practice worthiness as though it's a skill: While some of us were born believing we were worthy, life experiences may have convinced us otherwise. To retrain our thoughts, we must change our behaviors. Ask yourself what you would be doing differently right now, today, tomorrow, next week, this year if you already believed you were entirely worthy. What behaviors and activities would you stop? Which ones would you start? Make a commitment to yourself to "fake it 'til you make it." Practice your new behaviors until they become second nature, replacing the old habits you are shedding. Change your actions and your thoughts are sure to follow.
4.Recognize what your jealousy is telling you: Jealousy is what we experience when we don't believe we will have (or deserve to have) what someone else has. Therefore, jealousy comes from a belief in lack. If we put the first three keys into active practice, our jealousy will dissolve into gratitude for that which already exists. Gratitude doesn't mean that we become complacent. It means that we strive, not from fear and lack, but from the joy of thriving.
5.Be generous now: If you wait until you "have enough," whatever that means to you, the message you are telling yourself is that there is lack within and around you. Abundance thinking is a leap of faith for many of us. Faith, by definition, is only validated once we have made the leap. My friend had promised to tithe to his church and then "cheated" because he was broke. One day of scarcity led to the next until he woke up one day and realized that he was not trusting abundance (or God) at all. He was waiting for proof. How could waiting for proof be an act of faith? That day he took a deep breath and emptied the change from his pockets into the church's coffers. Immediately he felt the peace that goes along with keeping an agreement with oneself, no matter how difficult it is. He also felt strength in choosing to decide to have faith. Almost immediately, his phone began ringing off the hook with work offers. For him, this was wonderful evidence. But even more lovely, he didn't even need the evidence at that point. Since he already trusted, he was less fearful about the ups and downs of business and felt more relaxed about experiencing abundance however it presented itself.
Will you get rich by practicing these five keys? Nobody knows what the Universe has in store for us. But you can begin to define rich in new ways that give you appreciation for the abundance that already exists. You are already a wealth of knowledge, support, energy, artistry, compassion, and ideas. How can you maximize and share your abundant wealth today?
Some thing to Ponder intellectually
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners .
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Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not only the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care .
Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." (Charles Schultz)
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners .
**********************************************
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not only the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care .
Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." (Charles Schultz)
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
An important info-Pl forward by mail to all your friends
Dear Friends,
Tamilnadu kidney Research Foundation
There is a foundation called TANKER (Tamilnadu kidney Research
Foundation), where they treat all kidney related problems free of cost. They even do Dialysis free of cost. Please forward this message and let people utilize this opportunity. It can help people who are in need.
Please forward this e-mail to all your friends...
For details check the following website.
http://www.tankerfoundation.com
Email: tankerfoundation@tankerfoundation.com
Tamilnadu kidney Research Foundation
There is a foundation called TANKER (Tamilnadu kidney Research
Foundation), where they treat all kidney related problems free of cost. They even do Dialysis free of cost. Please forward this message and let people utilize this opportunity. It can help people who are in need.
Please forward this e-mail to all your friends...
For details check the following website.
http://www.tankerfoundation.com
Email: tankerfoundation@tankerfoundation.com
Thursday, April 12, 2007
LONG LIVED LOVE ENDED IN BEING (G)OLDEST COUPLE.
The story goes like this:-
As I walked home one freezing day, I stumbled on a wallet someone
had lost in the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find
some identification so I could call the owner. But the wallet
contained only three dollars and a crumpled letter that looked as
if it had been in there for years.
The envelope was worn and the only thing that was legible on it
was the return address. I started to open the letter, hoping to
find some clue. Then I saw the dateline--1924. The letter had
been written almost sixty years ago.
It was written in a beautiful feminine handwriting on powder blue
stationery with a little flower in the left-hand corner. It was a
"Dear John" letter that told the recipient, whose name appeared
to be Michael, that the writer could not see him any more because
her mother forbade it. Even so, she wrote that she would always
love him.
It was signed, Hannah.
It was a beautiful letter, but there was no way except for the
name Michael, that the owner could be identified. Maybe if I
called information, the operator could find a phone listing for
the address on the envelope.
"Operator," I began, "this is an unusual request. I'm trying to
find the owner of a wallet that I found. Is there anyway you can
tell me if there is a phone number for an address that was on an
envelope in the wallet?"
She suggested I speak with her supervisor, who hesitated for a
moment then said, "Well, there is a phone listing at that
address, but I can't give you the number." She said, as a
courtesy, she would call that number, explain my story and would
ask them if they wanted her to connect me. I waited a few minutes
and then she was back on the line. "I have a party who will speak
with you."
I asked the woman on the other end of the line if she knew anyone
by the name of Hannah. She gasped, "Oh! We bought this house from
a family who had a daughter named Hannah. But that was 30 years
ago!"
"Would you know where that family could be located now?" I asked.
"I remember that Hannah had to place her mother in a nursing home
some years ago," the woman said. "Maybe if you got in touch with
them they might be able to track down the daughter."
She gave me the name of the nursing home and I called the number.
They told me the old lady had passed away some years ago but they
did have a phone number for where they thought the daughter might
be living.
I thanked them and phoned. The woman who answered explained that
Hannah herself was now living in a nursing home.
This whole thing was stupid, I thought to myself. Why was I
making such a big deal over finding the owner of a wallet that
had only three dollars and a letter that was almost 60 years old?
Nevertheless, I called the nursing home in which Hannah was
supposed to be living and the man who answered the phone told me,
"Yes, Hannah is staying with us."
Even though it was already 10 p.m., I asked if I could come by to
see her. "Well," he said hesitatingly, "if you want to take a
chance, she might be in the day room watching television."
I thanked him and drove over to the nursing home. The night nurse
and a guard greeted me at the door. We went up to the third floor
of the large building. In the day room, the nurse introduced me
to Hannah.
She was a sweet, silver-haired old timer with a warm smile and a
twinkle in her eye.
I told her about finding the wallet and showed her the letter.
The second she saw the powder blue envelope with that little
flower on the left, she took a deep breath and said, "Young man,
this letter was the last contact I ever had with Michael."
She looked away for a moment deep in thought and then said
Softly, "I loved him very much. But I was only 16 at the time and
my mother felt I was too young. Oh, he was so handsome. He looked
like Sean Connery, the actor."
"Yes," she continued. "Michael Goldstein was a wonderful person.
If you should find him, tell him I think of him often. And," she
hesitated for a moment, almost biting her lip, "tell him I still
love him. You know," she said smiling as tears began to well up
in her eyes, "I never did marry. I guess no one ever matched up
to Michael..."
I thanked Hannah and said good-bye. I took the elevator to the
first floor and as I stood by the door, the guard there asked,
"Was the old lady able to help you?"
I told him she had given me a lead. "At least I have a last name.
But I think I'll let it go for a while. I spent almost the whole
day trying to find the owner of this wallet."
I had taken out the wallet, which was a simple brown leather case
with red lacing on the side. When the guard saw it, he said,
"Hey, wait a minute! That's Mr. Goldstein's wallet. I'd know it
anywhere with that right red lacing. He's always losing that
wallet. I must have found it in the halls at least three times."
"Who's Mr. Goldstein?" I asked as my hand began to shake.
"He's one of the old timers on the 8th floor. That's Mike
Goldstein's wallet for sure. He must have lost it on one of his
walks."
I thanked the guard and quickly ran back to the nurse's office. I
told her what the guard had said. We went back to the elevator
and got on. I prayed that Mr. Goldstein would be up.
On the eighth floor, the floor nurse said, "I think he's still in
the day room. He likes to read at night. He's a darling old man."
We went to the only room that had any lights on and there was a
man reading a book. The nurse went over to him and asked if he
had lost his wallet. Mr. Goldstein looked up with surprise, put
his hand in his back pocket and said, "Oh, it is missing!"
"This kind gentleman found a wallet and we wondered if it could
be yours?"
I handed Mr. Goldstein the wallet and the second he saw it, he
smiled with relief and said, "Yes, that's it! It must have
dropped out of my pocket this afternoon. I want to give you a
reward."
"No, thank you," I said. "But I have to tell you something. I
read the letter in the hope of finding out who owned the wallet."
The smile on his face suddenly disappeared. "You read that
letter?"
"Not only did I read it, I think I know where Hannah is."
He suddenly grew pale. "Hannah? You know where she is? How is
she? Is she still as pretty as she was? Please, please tell me,"
he begged.
"She's fine...just as pretty as when you knew her." I said
softly.
The old man smiled with anticipation and asked, "Could you tell
me where she is? I want to call her tomorrow." He grabbed my hand
and said, "You know something, mister, I was so in love with that
girl that when that letter came, my life literally ended. I never
married. I guess I've always loved her. "
"Mr. Goldstein," I said, "come with me."
We took the elevator down to the third floor. The hallways were
darkened and only one or two little night-lights lit our way to
the day room where Hannah was sitting alone watching the
television. The nurse walked over to her.
"Hannah," she said softly, pointing to Michael, who was waiting
with me in the doorway. "Do you know this man?"
She adjusted her glasses, looked for a moment, but didn't say a
word. Michael said softly, almost in a whisper, "Hannah, it's
Michael. Do you remember me?"
She gasped, "Michael! I don't believe it! Michael! It's you! My
Michael!"
He walked slowly towards her and they embraced. The nurse and I
left with tears streaming down our faces.
"See," I said. "See how the Good Lord works! If it's meant to be,
it will be."
About three weeks later I got a call at my office from the
nursing home. "Can you break away on Sunday to attend a wedding?
Michael and Hannah are going to tie the knot!"
It was a beautiful wedding with all the people at the nursing
home dressed up to join in the celebration. Hannah wore a light
beige dress and looked beautiful. Michael wore a dark blue suit
and stood tall. They made me their best man.
The hospital gave them their own room and if you ever wanted to
see a 76-year-old bride and a 79-year-old groom acting like two
teenagers, you had to see this couple.
A perfect ending for a love affair that had lasted nearly 60
years.
J.KANNAN
As I walked home one freezing day, I stumbled on a wallet someone
had lost in the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find
some identification so I could call the owner. But the wallet
contained only three dollars and a crumpled letter that looked as
if it had been in there for years.
The envelope was worn and the only thing that was legible on it
was the return address. I started to open the letter, hoping to
find some clue. Then I saw the dateline--1924. The letter had
been written almost sixty years ago.
It was written in a beautiful feminine handwriting on powder blue
stationery with a little flower in the left-hand corner. It was a
"Dear John" letter that told the recipient, whose name appeared
to be Michael, that the writer could not see him any more because
her mother forbade it. Even so, she wrote that she would always
love him.
It was signed, Hannah.
It was a beautiful letter, but there was no way except for the
name Michael, that the owner could be identified. Maybe if I
called information, the operator could find a phone listing for
the address on the envelope.
"Operator," I began, "this is an unusual request. I'm trying to
find the owner of a wallet that I found. Is there anyway you can
tell me if there is a phone number for an address that was on an
envelope in the wallet?"
She suggested I speak with her supervisor, who hesitated for a
moment then said, "Well, there is a phone listing at that
address, but I can't give you the number." She said, as a
courtesy, she would call that number, explain my story and would
ask them if they wanted her to connect me. I waited a few minutes
and then she was back on the line. "I have a party who will speak
with you."
I asked the woman on the other end of the line if she knew anyone
by the name of Hannah. She gasped, "Oh! We bought this house from
a family who had a daughter named Hannah. But that was 30 years
ago!"
"Would you know where that family could be located now?" I asked.
"I remember that Hannah had to place her mother in a nursing home
some years ago," the woman said. "Maybe if you got in touch with
them they might be able to track down the daughter."
She gave me the name of the nursing home and I called the number.
They told me the old lady had passed away some years ago but they
did have a phone number for where they thought the daughter might
be living.
I thanked them and phoned. The woman who answered explained that
Hannah herself was now living in a nursing home.
This whole thing was stupid, I thought to myself. Why was I
making such a big deal over finding the owner of a wallet that
had only three dollars and a letter that was almost 60 years old?
Nevertheless, I called the nursing home in which Hannah was
supposed to be living and the man who answered the phone told me,
"Yes, Hannah is staying with us."
Even though it was already 10 p.m., I asked if I could come by to
see her. "Well," he said hesitatingly, "if you want to take a
chance, she might be in the day room watching television."
I thanked him and drove over to the nursing home. The night nurse
and a guard greeted me at the door. We went up to the third floor
of the large building. In the day room, the nurse introduced me
to Hannah.
She was a sweet, silver-haired old timer with a warm smile and a
twinkle in her eye.
I told her about finding the wallet and showed her the letter.
The second she saw the powder blue envelope with that little
flower on the left, she took a deep breath and said, "Young man,
this letter was the last contact I ever had with Michael."
She looked away for a moment deep in thought and then said
Softly, "I loved him very much. But I was only 16 at the time and
my mother felt I was too young. Oh, he was so handsome. He looked
like Sean Connery, the actor."
"Yes," she continued. "Michael Goldstein was a wonderful person.
If you should find him, tell him I think of him often. And," she
hesitated for a moment, almost biting her lip, "tell him I still
love him. You know," she said smiling as tears began to well up
in her eyes, "I never did marry. I guess no one ever matched up
to Michael..."
I thanked Hannah and said good-bye. I took the elevator to the
first floor and as I stood by the door, the guard there asked,
"Was the old lady able to help you?"
I told him she had given me a lead. "At least I have a last name.
But I think I'll let it go for a while. I spent almost the whole
day trying to find the owner of this wallet."
I had taken out the wallet, which was a simple brown leather case
with red lacing on the side. When the guard saw it, he said,
"Hey, wait a minute! That's Mr. Goldstein's wallet. I'd know it
anywhere with that right red lacing. He's always losing that
wallet. I must have found it in the halls at least three times."
"Who's Mr. Goldstein?" I asked as my hand began to shake.
"He's one of the old timers on the 8th floor. That's Mike
Goldstein's wallet for sure. He must have lost it on one of his
walks."
I thanked the guard and quickly ran back to the nurse's office. I
told her what the guard had said. We went back to the elevator
and got on. I prayed that Mr. Goldstein would be up.
On the eighth floor, the floor nurse said, "I think he's still in
the day room. He likes to read at night. He's a darling old man."
We went to the only room that had any lights on and there was a
man reading a book. The nurse went over to him and asked if he
had lost his wallet. Mr. Goldstein looked up with surprise, put
his hand in his back pocket and said, "Oh, it is missing!"
"This kind gentleman found a wallet and we wondered if it could
be yours?"
I handed Mr. Goldstein the wallet and the second he saw it, he
smiled with relief and said, "Yes, that's it! It must have
dropped out of my pocket this afternoon. I want to give you a
reward."
"No, thank you," I said. "But I have to tell you something. I
read the letter in the hope of finding out who owned the wallet."
The smile on his face suddenly disappeared. "You read that
letter?"
"Not only did I read it, I think I know where Hannah is."
He suddenly grew pale. "Hannah? You know where she is? How is
she? Is she still as pretty as she was? Please, please tell me,"
he begged.
"She's fine...just as pretty as when you knew her." I said
softly.
The old man smiled with anticipation and asked, "Could you tell
me where she is? I want to call her tomorrow." He grabbed my hand
and said, "You know something, mister, I was so in love with that
girl that when that letter came, my life literally ended. I never
married. I guess I've always loved her. "
"Mr. Goldstein," I said, "come with me."
We took the elevator down to the third floor. The hallways were
darkened and only one or two little night-lights lit our way to
the day room where Hannah was sitting alone watching the
television. The nurse walked over to her.
"Hannah," she said softly, pointing to Michael, who was waiting
with me in the doorway. "Do you know this man?"
She adjusted her glasses, looked for a moment, but didn't say a
word. Michael said softly, almost in a whisper, "Hannah, it's
Michael. Do you remember me?"
She gasped, "Michael! I don't believe it! Michael! It's you! My
Michael!"
He walked slowly towards her and they embraced. The nurse and I
left with tears streaming down our faces.
"See," I said. "See how the Good Lord works! If it's meant to be,
it will be."
About three weeks later I got a call at my office from the
nursing home. "Can you break away on Sunday to attend a wedding?
Michael and Hannah are going to tie the knot!"
It was a beautiful wedding with all the people at the nursing
home dressed up to join in the celebration. Hannah wore a light
beige dress and looked beautiful. Michael wore a dark blue suit
and stood tall. They made me their best man.
The hospital gave them their own room and if you ever wanted to
see a 76-year-old bride and a 79-year-old groom acting like two
teenagers, you had to see this couple.
A perfect ending for a love affair that had lasted nearly 60
years.
J.KANNAN
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Its all about Indian cricket & its players
The present cricket scenario in India- the matter needs earnest and serious thinking and honest remedial measures by the Govt./BCCI.
This article is being posted WITHOUT ANY PREJUDICE WHATSOEVER
To be accepted in its right spirit and perspective.
Is it a controversy between: -
Players Vs Coach?
Players Vs Selection Committee.
Sr. Players Vs Jr Players. ?
OR
Is it a Scandal?
OR
Mockery?
OR
The players attempting to make fool of Cricket Lovers and enthusiasts?
What reasonably faithful and honest answer you guys have for us?
Any how it’s utter shame on the part of all the players more so the senior players for having tarnished the glory, Name & Fame of the Indian Cricket in the current W.C.
It is rather ridiculous and absurd to find fault with the coach at this belated stage after humiliating defeat in the hands of KIDS OF CRICKET instead of accepting the truth of defeat with due respect to humanity and with humility, rather than trying to apply the dirtiest trick of “PASSING ON THE BUCK” my dear players.
What were you all doing during the past couple of months under the coaching of Greg?
Why did you all not come out with facts and truths(if at all any?) then to BCCI ? Mr. Greg turned out be hostile and disliked by you only after you guys failed to deliver victory results? You guys lost the matches miserably in the ab-initio stage itself and trying to escape by finding scapegoat in Coach-What a shame?
What the hell the captain was doing? What the hell all you guys were doing?
Scratching your b….ls? (‘Am sorry I leave the blank to your guess without any offence whatsoever) instead of taking up, issues if any with BCCI. The moment you guys smelt that there is going to be change in the coaching squad, you guys are trying to escape from your utter failures, by making unacceptable and illegitimate statements and talks through media. Don’t think that your beloved cricket lovers and enthusiasts are clowns-they have better sense than you all. Don’t make statements like cricket is my life, will do anything for the game, bla bla and all. We have seen what you guys have done for our country now.
First of all bear in mind that cricket is your lively-hood. What all you guys have made. Amassed and built is because of cricket and through cricket and you have massive cricket lovers and enthusiasts who were instrumental for your monetary built ups, and none of you guys can deny this truth.
Stop bulshit atleast from now on, or else will sting unbearable, instead be honest and truthful to yourself by taking the game in all seriousness to bring back the lost glory, name and fame.
I have a little consolation and for that I indeed has to thank the (Indian Kerry Packer)
Mr. Subash Chandra, Chairman of Zee TV who made announcements thr’o media to form Indian Cricket league with lots of efforts and stringent measures unlike BCCI. And this will definitely do lot of good to Indian Cricket-Wait and See.
As of now we can look for only A PAWARFUL team in Indian Cricket instead of
Having A POWERFUL cricket team. Is it not true?
Yes indeed.
JK
This article is being posted WITHOUT ANY PREJUDICE WHATSOEVER
To be accepted in its right spirit and perspective.
Is it a controversy between: -
Players Vs Coach?
Players Vs Selection Committee.
Sr. Players Vs Jr Players. ?
OR
Is it a Scandal?
OR
Mockery?
OR
The players attempting to make fool of Cricket Lovers and enthusiasts?
What reasonably faithful and honest answer you guys have for us?
Any how it’s utter shame on the part of all the players more so the senior players for having tarnished the glory, Name & Fame of the Indian Cricket in the current W.C.
It is rather ridiculous and absurd to find fault with the coach at this belated stage after humiliating defeat in the hands of KIDS OF CRICKET instead of accepting the truth of defeat with due respect to humanity and with humility, rather than trying to apply the dirtiest trick of “PASSING ON THE BUCK” my dear players.
What were you all doing during the past couple of months under the coaching of Greg?
Why did you all not come out with facts and truths(if at all any?) then to BCCI ? Mr. Greg turned out be hostile and disliked by you only after you guys failed to deliver victory results? You guys lost the matches miserably in the ab-initio stage itself and trying to escape by finding scapegoat in Coach-What a shame?
What the hell the captain was doing? What the hell all you guys were doing?
Scratching your b….ls? (‘Am sorry I leave the blank to your guess without any offence whatsoever) instead of taking up, issues if any with BCCI. The moment you guys smelt that there is going to be change in the coaching squad, you guys are trying to escape from your utter failures, by making unacceptable and illegitimate statements and talks through media. Don’t think that your beloved cricket lovers and enthusiasts are clowns-they have better sense than you all. Don’t make statements like cricket is my life, will do anything for the game, bla bla and all. We have seen what you guys have done for our country now.
First of all bear in mind that cricket is your lively-hood. What all you guys have made. Amassed and built is because of cricket and through cricket and you have massive cricket lovers and enthusiasts who were instrumental for your monetary built ups, and none of you guys can deny this truth.
Stop bulshit atleast from now on, or else will sting unbearable, instead be honest and truthful to yourself by taking the game in all seriousness to bring back the lost glory, name and fame.
I have a little consolation and for that I indeed has to thank the (Indian Kerry Packer)
Mr. Subash Chandra, Chairman of Zee TV who made announcements thr’o media to form Indian Cricket league with lots of efforts and stringent measures unlike BCCI. And this will definitely do lot of good to Indian Cricket-Wait and See.
As of now we can look for only A PAWARFUL team in Indian Cricket instead of
Having A POWERFUL cricket team. Is it not true?
Yes indeed.
JK
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
It is indeed about Indian cricket now
What did the spectator miss when he went to the toilet?
The entire Indian Innings.
Where do Indian batsmen perform there best?
In Advertisements.
When would Agarkar have 100 runs against his name?
When he is bowling.
What is the most proficient form of footwork displayed by Indian batsmen?
The walk back to the pavilion.
How to increase the chances of Indian batsmen playing out the entire 50 overs?
Try giving them two innings to begin with, then try three and so on.
What is the Indian version of a hat-trick?
3 runs in 3 balls
What is the height of optimism ?
Sehwag coming out to bat applying sunscreen on his face.
Phone Call for Sehwag:
Indian Team Manager : "Hello"(over Phone)
Wife :"Can I talk to Sehwag, this is his wife."
Indian Team Manager:"Sorry, he is just going to bat"
Wife:"No Problem Manager, I will Hold on"
The entire Indian Innings.
Where do Indian batsmen perform there best?
In Advertisements.
When would Agarkar have 100 runs against his name?
When he is bowling.
What is the most proficient form of footwork displayed by Indian batsmen?
The walk back to the pavilion.
How to increase the chances of Indian batsmen playing out the entire 50 overs?
Try giving them two innings to begin with, then try three and so on.
What is the Indian version of a hat-trick?
3 runs in 3 balls
What is the height of optimism ?
Sehwag coming out to bat applying sunscreen on his face.
Phone Call for Sehwag:
Indian Team Manager : "Hello"(over Phone)
Wife :"Can I talk to Sehwag, this is his wife."
Indian Team Manager:"Sorry, he is just going to bat"
Wife:"No Problem Manager, I will Hold on"
Monday, April 02, 2007
MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE:-
It is a challenge to retain people in business. Therefore it is essential that a leader in business necessarily needs to be an effective, efficient and great communicator. In the background of hectic competition, organization needs to work with objectives, targets and deadlines to remain in the active competition. An effective leader in fact is the bridge between his superiors and his sub-ordinates. Having a VISION to reach the mission is another important quality in a leader
Planning and evaluating existing methods and procedures should be carried out on a regular basis to ensure prompt delivery of business objectives of the organization thus establishing operational excellence and efficiency.
Training is another important aspect for an organization as it is the only link that connects the gap between business and rapidly changing technology. It is essential before taking up a new project to encourage people connected with it, to learn and it should be on the hands-on learning process.
Bear in mind the following important leadership qualities and ensure you posses it always: -
Understand the business to the minute detail.
Set example for hard and efficient work.
Stay connected with your customers (they are the ones behind your success)
Set objectives, guidance and guidelines.
Posses excellent, effective and sharp communication skills.
You are sure to achieve your mission successfully as per time plan.
J.K
It is a challenge to retain people in business. Therefore it is essential that a leader in business necessarily needs to be an effective, efficient and great communicator. In the background of hectic competition, organization needs to work with objectives, targets and deadlines to remain in the active competition. An effective leader in fact is the bridge between his superiors and his sub-ordinates. Having a VISION to reach the mission is another important quality in a leader
Planning and evaluating existing methods and procedures should be carried out on a regular basis to ensure prompt delivery of business objectives of the organization thus establishing operational excellence and efficiency.
Training is another important aspect for an organization as it is the only link that connects the gap between business and rapidly changing technology. It is essential before taking up a new project to encourage people connected with it, to learn and it should be on the hands-on learning process.
Bear in mind the following important leadership qualities and ensure you posses it always: -
Understand the business to the minute detail.
Set example for hard and efficient work.
Stay connected with your customers (they are the ones behind your success)
Set objectives, guidance and guidelines.
Posses excellent, effective and sharp communication skills.
You are sure to achieve your mission successfully as per time plan.
J.K
Gratitude & appreciation
GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION:-
Gratitude is a quality of the soul. Its opposite, ingratitude, is a quality of the external ego. When we abide in soul consciousness, we give thanks for whatever we have, no matter how little or how much. When in ego consciousness, we are never satisfied, no matter how much we have. Gratitude is being thankful for life's little treasures, grateful for the opportunity to begin the day where we are, understanding the perfect place our karma and God's grace have brought us to. Unfortunately, it is an all-too-common way of our times that when something is done that is good, helpful or loving, it is often overlooked, treated as something expected. No acknowledgement is shown, no appreciation expressed. But if a shortcoming is seen, everyone is swift to point it out! Not only are they swift, quite often they are unkind as well. A Hawaiian civic leader lamented a few years ago that people are cruel in their complaints. "It's OK to criticize," she said, "but they should be kindly when doing so!"
Let's look at some common examples of not being grateful nor expressing appreciation. First example: The mother of two teenage boys works quite hard every day to take care of her sons' needs at home and at school. They take her efforts totally for granted and never say, "Thanks, Mom." Second example: A wife is faithfully attentive to her husband's needs and supportive of his career. The husband never bothers to thank her for her constant care. Third example: A husband works hard to financially support his family, even toiling weekends to earn extra income. The wife never expresses any thankfulness to him for his tireless efforts. Fourth example: A supervisor at work takes extra time with his staff to help improve their skills and advance their position. However, not one of them ever expresses thanks for his leadership. Unfortunately, they do enjoy an occasional jab at the boss and whispered gossip about his private life.
Here is a insightful quote on gratitude and appreciation. "I have faith in human integrity, in that unfailing 'still small voice of the soul' which each who listens for can hear. We are essentially pure souls temporarily living in a physical body. We can and should use our God-given gift of free will encased in love to make a difference in the world today, even if it is in a small way. All of us making the same difference together do so in a big way. Shishyas should be grateful to their gurus, husbands to their wives, wives to their husbands, parents to their children, children to their parents, students to their teachers and teachers to their students. It's far more effective to praise others and appreciate what we have than to find fault and complain about what we don't have!"
There is a helpful write-up in Living with Siva in which he gives two specific sadhanas, one for gratitude and the second for appreciation. The idea is to do the sadhana of gratitude first, then the sadhana of appreciation.
The sadhana of gratitude is to take out paper and pen and list all the good that has come into your life during the past five years. As memory is stimulated, the list will grow. It suggests that if you find yourself not able to even recall one good thing, write several times "I am a spiritual being of light maturing in the ocean of experience." This will stimulate a good memory, which will soon be followed by more. Feelings of loving appreciation will begin to flow toward those who helped you in the good times. Feelings of forgiveness will also well up for the bad times. This sadhana of gratitude echoes the wisdom found in the Kural's eleventh chapter, "On Gratitude:" "It is improper to ever forget a kindness, but good to forget at once an injury received."
The sadhana of gratitude is a good one to do now and then. Of course, if we do it regularly we don't have to go back for the full five years. But definitely if we are feeling, shall we say, a little down, not fully inspired, if we are looking at the glass as half empty rather than half full, it is a good time to do this sadhana, because then we will recall all the inspiring events that have taken place in our life and all the people who have done wonderful things for us.
Focusing on the good things in our life leads naturally to the sadhana of appreciation. This sadhana is to approach those to whom you are grateful and tell them to their face, while looking deep into their eyes, how much you esteem and value them. Be specific. That is the key. You don't want to just say, "You are wonderful."
Rather you want to point out specific qualities so that he or she knows you really, deeply feel what you are saying, that it is not just a surface compliment. Convince him or her that you are sincere by your kind words, smiling face and if appropriate by also giving a big hug.
Unfortunately, such loving encounters do not happen often enough in today's world. Words of appreciation are words people do not frequently hear and points out that loving appreciation is a magic formula that works both ways. When we commend another, we are automatically uplifted. He encourages us to express appreciation to community leaders, business associates, spiritual mentors, family members and friends as often as we can.
To prepare yourself for the appreciation sadhana, you can practice by standing before a mirror and looking at your face and saying aloud, "I am grateful to you and appreciate your being in my life." You can then describe the many good actions you have done during the past five years. Once you feel comfortable appreciating yourself, you are ready to begin appreciating others. This exercise helps overcome any shyness you may feel.
A person who is quite well known in the world of helping individuals verbalize appreciation is Helice Bridges. She has visited the island of Kauai a few times and had the opportunity to meet her in person. Helice is the creator of the "Who I am makes a difference" blue ribbon. She is an expert at motivating individuals to express appreciation. Her message to schools is a simple affirmation, "Who I am makes a difference—a social vaccine uniting youth and community to make a difference." She told a number of inspiring stories, one of which is about a teacher who one day acknowledged every student in the class. The teacher spoke to all his students, one at a time, expressing how he appreciated them and mentioning the qualities in them that he valued. He was very careful to verbalize specific qualities for each student. It was not just a generalization, such as "You are wonderful," "You are smart." Rather, the teacher strove to really see the person and acknowledge that student for the different fine qualities that he or she had. Part of this process was what some call a "pay forward." The teacher gave each student two ribbons with the assignment to appreciate one more person outside of the class and then give that person a ribbon with which to appreciate someone else. Having just been praised, the students felt better about themselves, and this catalyzed some of them to express how much they appreciated one or both of their parents—something that would not have happened otherwise.
We have some excellent opportunities coming up to verbalize our appreciation. Mother's Day is coming up in May. You may wonder why Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparent's Day in our global activity calendar, even though they are not officially celebrated in Mauritius. It is because these days are natural opportunities to express appreciation. "Okay, it's Mother's Day. What do we do? Appreciate Mother!" It is a great time to share our appreciation, and, as Gurudeva says, be specific. Talk about specific points, because that will make her feel you really thought about it and your appreciation has heartfelt sincerity behind it. In June we have Father's Day, the man's turn, and in September we have Grandparent's Day.
A few years ago a number of our youth devotees in Malaysia held a surprise Mother's Day event. Let me share part of their description of it. "After the normal satsang events, bhajans and meditation, we announced our surprise, got each amma to come forward and stand in front, and each of her children put a huge garland on her and gave her a bookmark, a card, and a beautiful single rose package (all done by us), and prostrated to each amma's feet, hugged her and wished her well on this day. By now, most ammas were already busy wiping away small bits of tears from their eyes!"
Our last story of appreciation is about the boss of one of our devotees. She was quite happy about a new job, in particular the way in which her new boss showed appreciation to her and others in her work group. She begins: "I really did want to show my appreciation to my boss and what better way than to show it on Boss's Day? I marked it on my calendar and took him to lunch at a restaurant of his choosing and got him some gifts. When I did this, all of my co-workers were reminded about Boss's Day. They too went out to get balloons, gifts and cards for their boss as well. The two supervisors said they did not even realize that it was Boss's Day. They had never celebrated it before, and they were so thankful for everything. As a matter of fact, both bosses were overjoyed that we thought about them, as they have been doing a lot for us."
In conclusion, make the gratitude and appreciation sadhanas part of your life. Take time to write down the many events for which you are thankful. Then choose at least one person and verbalize your appreciation for who he is and how he has helped or inspired you. Remember, when sharing your love with others, be specific, smile and realize you are helping change the world for the better. Those you uplift will learn from your example and later uplift others in their life.
Express gratitude and make it a habit to appreciate whenever deserves.
JK
Gratitude is a quality of the soul. Its opposite, ingratitude, is a quality of the external ego. When we abide in soul consciousness, we give thanks for whatever we have, no matter how little or how much. When in ego consciousness, we are never satisfied, no matter how much we have. Gratitude is being thankful for life's little treasures, grateful for the opportunity to begin the day where we are, understanding the perfect place our karma and God's grace have brought us to. Unfortunately, it is an all-too-common way of our times that when something is done that is good, helpful or loving, it is often overlooked, treated as something expected. No acknowledgement is shown, no appreciation expressed. But if a shortcoming is seen, everyone is swift to point it out! Not only are they swift, quite often they are unkind as well. A Hawaiian civic leader lamented a few years ago that people are cruel in their complaints. "It's OK to criticize," she said, "but they should be kindly when doing so!"
Let's look at some common examples of not being grateful nor expressing appreciation. First example: The mother of two teenage boys works quite hard every day to take care of her sons' needs at home and at school. They take her efforts totally for granted and never say, "Thanks, Mom." Second example: A wife is faithfully attentive to her husband's needs and supportive of his career. The husband never bothers to thank her for her constant care. Third example: A husband works hard to financially support his family, even toiling weekends to earn extra income. The wife never expresses any thankfulness to him for his tireless efforts. Fourth example: A supervisor at work takes extra time with his staff to help improve their skills and advance their position. However, not one of them ever expresses thanks for his leadership. Unfortunately, they do enjoy an occasional jab at the boss and whispered gossip about his private life.
Here is a insightful quote on gratitude and appreciation. "I have faith in human integrity, in that unfailing 'still small voice of the soul' which each who listens for can hear. We are essentially pure souls temporarily living in a physical body. We can and should use our God-given gift of free will encased in love to make a difference in the world today, even if it is in a small way. All of us making the same difference together do so in a big way. Shishyas should be grateful to their gurus, husbands to their wives, wives to their husbands, parents to their children, children to their parents, students to their teachers and teachers to their students. It's far more effective to praise others and appreciate what we have than to find fault and complain about what we don't have!"
There is a helpful write-up in Living with Siva in which he gives two specific sadhanas, one for gratitude and the second for appreciation. The idea is to do the sadhana of gratitude first, then the sadhana of appreciation.
The sadhana of gratitude is to take out paper and pen and list all the good that has come into your life during the past five years. As memory is stimulated, the list will grow. It suggests that if you find yourself not able to even recall one good thing, write several times "I am a spiritual being of light maturing in the ocean of experience." This will stimulate a good memory, which will soon be followed by more. Feelings of loving appreciation will begin to flow toward those who helped you in the good times. Feelings of forgiveness will also well up for the bad times. This sadhana of gratitude echoes the wisdom found in the Kural's eleventh chapter, "On Gratitude:" "It is improper to ever forget a kindness, but good to forget at once an injury received."
The sadhana of gratitude is a good one to do now and then. Of course, if we do it regularly we don't have to go back for the full five years. But definitely if we are feeling, shall we say, a little down, not fully inspired, if we are looking at the glass as half empty rather than half full, it is a good time to do this sadhana, because then we will recall all the inspiring events that have taken place in our life and all the people who have done wonderful things for us.
Focusing on the good things in our life leads naturally to the sadhana of appreciation. This sadhana is to approach those to whom you are grateful and tell them to their face, while looking deep into their eyes, how much you esteem and value them. Be specific. That is the key. You don't want to just say, "You are wonderful."
Rather you want to point out specific qualities so that he or she knows you really, deeply feel what you are saying, that it is not just a surface compliment. Convince him or her that you are sincere by your kind words, smiling face and if appropriate by also giving a big hug.
Unfortunately, such loving encounters do not happen often enough in today's world. Words of appreciation are words people do not frequently hear and points out that loving appreciation is a magic formula that works both ways. When we commend another, we are automatically uplifted. He encourages us to express appreciation to community leaders, business associates, spiritual mentors, family members and friends as often as we can.
To prepare yourself for the appreciation sadhana, you can practice by standing before a mirror and looking at your face and saying aloud, "I am grateful to you and appreciate your being in my life." You can then describe the many good actions you have done during the past five years. Once you feel comfortable appreciating yourself, you are ready to begin appreciating others. This exercise helps overcome any shyness you may feel.
A person who is quite well known in the world of helping individuals verbalize appreciation is Helice Bridges. She has visited the island of Kauai a few times and had the opportunity to meet her in person. Helice is the creator of the "Who I am makes a difference" blue ribbon. She is an expert at motivating individuals to express appreciation. Her message to schools is a simple affirmation, "Who I am makes a difference—a social vaccine uniting youth and community to make a difference." She told a number of inspiring stories, one of which is about a teacher who one day acknowledged every student in the class. The teacher spoke to all his students, one at a time, expressing how he appreciated them and mentioning the qualities in them that he valued. He was very careful to verbalize specific qualities for each student. It was not just a generalization, such as "You are wonderful," "You are smart." Rather, the teacher strove to really see the person and acknowledge that student for the different fine qualities that he or she had. Part of this process was what some call a "pay forward." The teacher gave each student two ribbons with the assignment to appreciate one more person outside of the class and then give that person a ribbon with which to appreciate someone else. Having just been praised, the students felt better about themselves, and this catalyzed some of them to express how much they appreciated one or both of their parents—something that would not have happened otherwise.
We have some excellent opportunities coming up to verbalize our appreciation. Mother's Day is coming up in May. You may wonder why Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparent's Day in our global activity calendar, even though they are not officially celebrated in Mauritius. It is because these days are natural opportunities to express appreciation. "Okay, it's Mother's Day. What do we do? Appreciate Mother!" It is a great time to share our appreciation, and, as Gurudeva says, be specific. Talk about specific points, because that will make her feel you really thought about it and your appreciation has heartfelt sincerity behind it. In June we have Father's Day, the man's turn, and in September we have Grandparent's Day.
A few years ago a number of our youth devotees in Malaysia held a surprise Mother's Day event. Let me share part of their description of it. "After the normal satsang events, bhajans and meditation, we announced our surprise, got each amma to come forward and stand in front, and each of her children put a huge garland on her and gave her a bookmark, a card, and a beautiful single rose package (all done by us), and prostrated to each amma's feet, hugged her and wished her well on this day. By now, most ammas were already busy wiping away small bits of tears from their eyes!"
Our last story of appreciation is about the boss of one of our devotees. She was quite happy about a new job, in particular the way in which her new boss showed appreciation to her and others in her work group. She begins: "I really did want to show my appreciation to my boss and what better way than to show it on Boss's Day? I marked it on my calendar and took him to lunch at a restaurant of his choosing and got him some gifts. When I did this, all of my co-workers were reminded about Boss's Day. They too went out to get balloons, gifts and cards for their boss as well. The two supervisors said they did not even realize that it was Boss's Day. They had never celebrated it before, and they were so thankful for everything. As a matter of fact, both bosses were overjoyed that we thought about them, as they have been doing a lot for us."
In conclusion, make the gratitude and appreciation sadhanas part of your life. Take time to write down the many events for which you are thankful. Then choose at least one person and verbalize your appreciation for who he is and how he has helped or inspired you. Remember, when sharing your love with others, be specific, smile and realize you are helping change the world for the better. Those you uplift will learn from your example and later uplift others in their life.
Express gratitude and make it a habit to appreciate whenever deserves.
JK
GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION:-
Gratitude is a quality of the soul. Its opposite, ingratitude, is a quality of the external ego. When we abide in soul consciousness, we give thanks for whatever we have, no matter how little or how much. When in ego consciousness, we are never satisfied, no matter how much we have. Gratitude is being thankful for life's little treasures, grateful for the opportunity to begin the day where we are, understanding the perfect place our karma and God's grace have brought us to. Unfortunately, it is an all-too-common way of our times that when something is done that is good, helpful or loving, it is often overlooked, treated as something expected. No acknowledgement is shown, no appreciation expressed. But if a shortcoming is seen, everyone is swift to point it out! Not only are they swift, quite often they are unkind as well. A Hawaiian civic leader lamented to the Master a few years ago that people are cruel in their complaints. "It's OK to criticize," she said, "but they should be kindly when doing so!"
Let's look at some common examples of not being grateful nor expressing appreciation. First example: The mother of two teenage boys works quite hard every day to take care of her sons' needs at home and at school. They take her efforts totally for granted and never say, "Thanks, Mom." Second example: A wife is faithfully attentive to her husband's needs and supportive of his career. The husband never bothers to thank her for her constant care. Third example: A husband works hard to financially support his family, even toiling weekends to earn extra income. The wife never expresses any thankfulness to him for his tireless efforts. Fourth example: A supervisor at work takes extra time with his staff to help improve their skills and advance their position. However, not one of them ever expresses thanks for his leadership. Unfortunately, they do enjoy an occasional jab at the boss and whispered gossip about his private life.
Here is a insightful quote from Master on gratitude and appreciation. "I have faith in human integrity, in that unfailing 'still small voice of the soul' which each who listens for can hear. We are essentially pure souls temporarily living in a physical body. We can and should use our God-given gift of free will encased in love to make a difference in the world today, even if it is in a small way. All of us making the same difference together do so in a big way. Disciples should be grateful to their Master, husbands to their wives, wives to their husbands, parents to their children, children to their parents, students to their teachers and teachers to their students. It's far more effective to praise others and appreciate what we have than to find fault and complain about what we don't have!"
There is a helpful write-up from Master in Living with Siva in which he gives two specific sadhanas, one for gratitude and the second for appreciation. The idea is to do the sadhana of gratitude first, then the sadhana of appreciation.
The sadhana of gratitude is to take out paper and pen and list all the good that has come into your life during the past five years. As memory is stimulated, the list will grow. Master suggests that if you find yourself not able to even recall one good thing, write several times "I am a spiritual being of light maturing in the ocean of experience." This will stimulate a good memory, which will soon be followed by more. Feelings of loving appreciation will begin to flow toward those who helped you in the good times. Feelings of forgiveness will also well up for the bad times. This sadhana of gratitude echoes the wisdom found in the Kural's eleventh chapter, "On Gratitude:" "It is improper to ever forget a kindness, but good to forget at once an injury received."
The sadhana of gratitude is a good one to do now and then. Of course, if we do it regularly we don't have to go back for the full five years. But definitely if we are feeling, shall we say, a little down, not fully inspired, if we are looking at the glass as half empty rather than half full, it is a good time to do this sadhana, because then we will recall all the inspiring events that have taken place in our life and all the people who have done wonderful things for us.
Focusing on the good things in our life leads naturally to the sadhana of appreciation. This sadhana is to approach those to whom you are grateful and tell them to their face, while looking deep into their eyes, how much you esteem and value them. Be specific. That is the key. You don't want to just say, "You are wonderful."
Rather you want to point out specific qualities so that he or she knows you really, deeply feel what you are saying, that it is not just a surface compliment. Convince him or her that you are sincere by your kind words, smiling face and if appropriate by also giving a big hug.
Unfortunately, such loving encounters do not happen often enough in today's world. Words of appreciation are words people do not frequently hear. Master points out that loving appreciation is a magic formula that works both ways. When we commend another, we are automatically uplifted. He encourages us to express appreciation to community leaders, business associates, spiritual mentors, family members and friends as often as we can.
To prepare yourself for the appreciation sadhana, you can practice by standing before a mirror and looking at your face and saying aloud, "I am grateful to you and appreciate your being in my life." You can then describe the many good actions you have done during the past five years. Once you feel comfortable appreciating yourself, you are ready to begin appreciating others. This exercise helps overcome any shyness you may feel.
A person who is quite well known in the world of helping individuals verbalize appreciation is Helice Bridges. She has visited the island of Kauai a few times and both Gurudeva and I had the opportunity to meet her in person. Helice is the creator of the "Who I am makes a difference" blue ribbon. She is an expert at motivating individuals to express appreciation. Her message to schools is a simple affirmation, "Who I am makes a difference—a social vaccine uniting youth and community to make a difference." She told a number of inspiring stories, one of which is about a teacher who one day acknowledged every student in the class. The teacher spoke to all his students, one at a time, expressing how he appreciated them and mentioning the qualities in them that he valued. He was very careful to verbalize specific qualities for each student. It was not just a generalization, such as "You are wonderful," "You are smart." Rather, the teacher strove to really see the person and acknowledge that student for the different fine qualities that he or she had. Part of this process was what some call a "pay forward." The teacher gave each student two ribbons with the assignment to appreciate one more person outside of the class and then give that person a ribbon with which to appreciate someone else. Having just been praised, the students felt better about themselves, and this catalyzed some of them to express how much they appreciated one or both of their parents—something that would not have happened otherwise.
We have some excellent opportunities coming up to verbalize our appreciation. Mother's Day is coming up in May. You may wonder why Master put Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparent's Day in our global activity calendar, even though they are not officially celebrated in Mauritius. It is because these days are natural opportunities to express appreciation. "Okay, it's Mother's Day. What do we do? Appreciate Mother!" It is a great time to share our appreciation, and, as Master says, be specific. Talk about specific points, because that will make her feel you really thought about it and your appreciation has heartfelt sincerity behind it. In June we have Father's Day, the man's turn, and in September we have Grandparent's Day.
A few years ago a number of our youth devotees in Malaysia held a surprise Mother's Day event. Let me share part of their description of it. "After the normal satsang events, bhajans and meditation, we announced our surprise, got each amma to come forward and stand in front, and each of her children put a huge garland on her and gave her a bookmark, a card, and a beautiful single rose package (all done by us), and prostrated to each amma's feet, hugged her and wished her well on this day. By now, most ammas were already busy wiping away small bits of tears from their eyes!"
Our last story of appreciation is about the boss of one of our devotees. She was quite happy about a new job, in particular the way in which her new boss showed appreciation to her and others in her work group. She begins: "I really did want to show my appreciation to my boss and what better way than to show it on Boss's Day? I marked it on my calendar and took him to lunch at a restaurant of his choosing and got him some gifts. When I did this, all of my co-workers were reminded about Boss's Day. They too went out to get balloons, gifts and cards for their boss as well. The two supervisors said they did not even realize that it was Boss's Day. They had never celebrated it before, and they were so thankful for everything. As a matter of fact, both bosses were overjoyed that we thought about them, as they have been doing a lot for us."
In conclusion, make the gratitude and appreciation sadhanas part of your life. Take time to write down the many events for which you are thankful. Then choose at least one person and verbalize your appreciation for who he is and how he has helped or inspired you. Remember, when sharing your love with others, be specific, smile and realize you are helping change the world for the better. Those you uplift will learn from your example and later uplift others in their life.
Gratitude is a quality of the soul. Its opposite, ingratitude, is a quality of the external ego. When we abide in soul consciousness, we give thanks for whatever we have, no matter how little or how much. When in ego consciousness, we are never satisfied, no matter how much we have. Gratitude is being thankful for life's little treasures, grateful for the opportunity to begin the day where we are, understanding the perfect place our karma and God's grace have brought us to. Unfortunately, it is an all-too-common way of our times that when something is done that is good, helpful or loving, it is often overlooked, treated as something expected. No acknowledgement is shown, no appreciation expressed. But if a shortcoming is seen, everyone is swift to point it out! Not only are they swift, quite often they are unkind as well. A Hawaiian civic leader lamented to the Master a few years ago that people are cruel in their complaints. "It's OK to criticize," she said, "but they should be kindly when doing so!"
Let's look at some common examples of not being grateful nor expressing appreciation. First example: The mother of two teenage boys works quite hard every day to take care of her sons' needs at home and at school. They take her efforts totally for granted and never say, "Thanks, Mom." Second example: A wife is faithfully attentive to her husband's needs and supportive of his career. The husband never bothers to thank her for her constant care. Third example: A husband works hard to financially support his family, even toiling weekends to earn extra income. The wife never expresses any thankfulness to him for his tireless efforts. Fourth example: A supervisor at work takes extra time with his staff to help improve their skills and advance their position. However, not one of them ever expresses thanks for his leadership. Unfortunately, they do enjoy an occasional jab at the boss and whispered gossip about his private life.
Here is a insightful quote from Master on gratitude and appreciation. "I have faith in human integrity, in that unfailing 'still small voice of the soul' which each who listens for can hear. We are essentially pure souls temporarily living in a physical body. We can and should use our God-given gift of free will encased in love to make a difference in the world today, even if it is in a small way. All of us making the same difference together do so in a big way. Disciples should be grateful to their Master, husbands to their wives, wives to their husbands, parents to their children, children to their parents, students to their teachers and teachers to their students. It's far more effective to praise others and appreciate what we have than to find fault and complain about what we don't have!"
There is a helpful write-up from Master in Living with Siva in which he gives two specific sadhanas, one for gratitude and the second for appreciation. The idea is to do the sadhana of gratitude first, then the sadhana of appreciation.
The sadhana of gratitude is to take out paper and pen and list all the good that has come into your life during the past five years. As memory is stimulated, the list will grow. Master suggests that if you find yourself not able to even recall one good thing, write several times "I am a spiritual being of light maturing in the ocean of experience." This will stimulate a good memory, which will soon be followed by more. Feelings of loving appreciation will begin to flow toward those who helped you in the good times. Feelings of forgiveness will also well up for the bad times. This sadhana of gratitude echoes the wisdom found in the Kural's eleventh chapter, "On Gratitude:" "It is improper to ever forget a kindness, but good to forget at once an injury received."
The sadhana of gratitude is a good one to do now and then. Of course, if we do it regularly we don't have to go back for the full five years. But definitely if we are feeling, shall we say, a little down, not fully inspired, if we are looking at the glass as half empty rather than half full, it is a good time to do this sadhana, because then we will recall all the inspiring events that have taken place in our life and all the people who have done wonderful things for us.
Focusing on the good things in our life leads naturally to the sadhana of appreciation. This sadhana is to approach those to whom you are grateful and tell them to their face, while looking deep into their eyes, how much you esteem and value them. Be specific. That is the key. You don't want to just say, "You are wonderful."
Rather you want to point out specific qualities so that he or she knows you really, deeply feel what you are saying, that it is not just a surface compliment. Convince him or her that you are sincere by your kind words, smiling face and if appropriate by also giving a big hug.
Unfortunately, such loving encounters do not happen often enough in today's world. Words of appreciation are words people do not frequently hear. Master points out that loving appreciation is a magic formula that works both ways. When we commend another, we are automatically uplifted. He encourages us to express appreciation to community leaders, business associates, spiritual mentors, family members and friends as often as we can.
To prepare yourself for the appreciation sadhana, you can practice by standing before a mirror and looking at your face and saying aloud, "I am grateful to you and appreciate your being in my life." You can then describe the many good actions you have done during the past five years. Once you feel comfortable appreciating yourself, you are ready to begin appreciating others. This exercise helps overcome any shyness you may feel.
A person who is quite well known in the world of helping individuals verbalize appreciation is Helice Bridges. She has visited the island of Kauai a few times and both Gurudeva and I had the opportunity to meet her in person. Helice is the creator of the "Who I am makes a difference" blue ribbon. She is an expert at motivating individuals to express appreciation. Her message to schools is a simple affirmation, "Who I am makes a difference—a social vaccine uniting youth and community to make a difference." She told a number of inspiring stories, one of which is about a teacher who one day acknowledged every student in the class. The teacher spoke to all his students, one at a time, expressing how he appreciated them and mentioning the qualities in them that he valued. He was very careful to verbalize specific qualities for each student. It was not just a generalization, such as "You are wonderful," "You are smart." Rather, the teacher strove to really see the person and acknowledge that student for the different fine qualities that he or she had. Part of this process was what some call a "pay forward." The teacher gave each student two ribbons with the assignment to appreciate one more person outside of the class and then give that person a ribbon with which to appreciate someone else. Having just been praised, the students felt better about themselves, and this catalyzed some of them to express how much they appreciated one or both of their parents—something that would not have happened otherwise.
We have some excellent opportunities coming up to verbalize our appreciation. Mother's Day is coming up in May. You may wonder why Master put Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparent's Day in our global activity calendar, even though they are not officially celebrated in Mauritius. It is because these days are natural opportunities to express appreciation. "Okay, it's Mother's Day. What do we do? Appreciate Mother!" It is a great time to share our appreciation, and, as Master says, be specific. Talk about specific points, because that will make her feel you really thought about it and your appreciation has heartfelt sincerity behind it. In June we have Father's Day, the man's turn, and in September we have Grandparent's Day.
A few years ago a number of our youth devotees in Malaysia held a surprise Mother's Day event. Let me share part of their description of it. "After the normal satsang events, bhajans and meditation, we announced our surprise, got each amma to come forward and stand in front, and each of her children put a huge garland on her and gave her a bookmark, a card, and a beautiful single rose package (all done by us), and prostrated to each amma's feet, hugged her and wished her well on this day. By now, most ammas were already busy wiping away small bits of tears from their eyes!"
Our last story of appreciation is about the boss of one of our devotees. She was quite happy about a new job, in particular the way in which her new boss showed appreciation to her and others in her work group. She begins: "I really did want to show my appreciation to my boss and what better way than to show it on Boss's Day? I marked it on my calendar and took him to lunch at a restaurant of his choosing and got him some gifts. When I did this, all of my co-workers were reminded about Boss's Day. They too went out to get balloons, gifts and cards for their boss as well. The two supervisors said they did not even realize that it was Boss's Day. They had never celebrated it before, and they were so thankful for everything. As a matter of fact, both bosses were overjoyed that we thought about them, as they have been doing a lot for us."
In conclusion, make the gratitude and appreciation sadhanas part of your life. Take time to write down the many events for which you are thankful. Then choose at least one person and verbalize your appreciation for who he is and how he has helped or inspired you. Remember, when sharing your love with others, be specific, smile and realize you are helping change the world for the better. Those you uplift will learn from your example and later uplift others in their life.
Quotes for contemplation
USEFUL QUOTES FOR CONTEMPLATION
1. All truth goes through three stages :- -
First it is ridiculed, then it is violently opposed and at last it is accepted as self-evidence.
2. No man is my enemy and no man is my friend, all men are my teachers, some teach me
What to do some teach me what not to do.
3. Strange! How people don’t even know their neighbors are extremely curious to know if
There is extraterrestrial life.
4. Seek the infinite, for that alone is joy unlimited, imperishable, unfading, and self
Sustaining, unconditional, timeless. When you have this joy, human life becomes a paradise,
The light, the grace, the power the perfections of that which is highest in your inner
Consciousness, appear in your every day life.
5. People rarely disclose their character so clearly as when they describe some one else’s.
6. Ignorance is a powerful magician in human mind. It makes invisible that which is most visible.
7. If you don’t learn from your mistakes, there is no sense making them.
8. Mostly the mind is where the eyes are. Look not at anything, which may stimulate desire, or rouse egoistic ambition. The eyes have to be carefully guarded.
9. Our prosperity, our friends, our bondage and even our destruction are all in the end rooted in our tongue-control your tongue.
10. Avoid contact with such things as are likely to stimulate sense desire or excite the ego. This
Is necessary until strength is gained to stand the forces of the world.
J.KANNAN
1. All truth goes through three stages :- -
First it is ridiculed, then it is violently opposed and at last it is accepted as self-evidence.
2. No man is my enemy and no man is my friend, all men are my teachers, some teach me
What to do some teach me what not to do.
3. Strange! How people don’t even know their neighbors are extremely curious to know if
There is extraterrestrial life.
4. Seek the infinite, for that alone is joy unlimited, imperishable, unfading, and self
Sustaining, unconditional, timeless. When you have this joy, human life becomes a paradise,
The light, the grace, the power the perfections of that which is highest in your inner
Consciousness, appear in your every day life.
5. People rarely disclose their character so clearly as when they describe some one else’s.
6. Ignorance is a powerful magician in human mind. It makes invisible that which is most visible.
7. If you don’t learn from your mistakes, there is no sense making them.
8. Mostly the mind is where the eyes are. Look not at anything, which may stimulate desire, or rouse egoistic ambition. The eyes have to be carefully guarded.
9. Our prosperity, our friends, our bondage and even our destruction are all in the end rooted in our tongue-control your tongue.
10. Avoid contact with such things as are likely to stimulate sense desire or excite the ego. This
Is necessary until strength is gained to stand the forces of the world.
J.KANNAN
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
TEST AND TASTE OF LOVE ?
John Blanchard stood up from the bench straightened his Army
uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through
Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he
knew, but whose face he didn't, the girl with the rose.
His interest in her had begun thirteen months before in a Florida
library. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued,
not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in
the margin. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and
insightful mind. In the front of the book, he discovered the
previous owner's name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort
he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her
a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The
next day he was shipped overseas for service in World War II.
During the next year and one month the two grew to know each
other through the mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a
fertile heart. A romance was budding. Blanchard requested a
photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it
wouldn't matter what she looked like.
When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they
scheduled their first meeting - 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Central
Station in New York. "You'll recognize me," she wrote, "by the
red rose I'll be wearing on my lapel." So at 7:00 he was in the
station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face
he'd never seen.
I'll let Mr. Blanchard tell You what happened: A young woman was
coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay
back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as
flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale
green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward
her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a
rose. As I moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips.
"Going my way, sailor?" she murmured. Almost uncontrollably, I
made one step closer to her, and then I saw Hollis Maynell. She
was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past
40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more
than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes.
The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as
though I was split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her,
and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had
truly companioned me and upheld my own. And there she stood. Her
pale, plump face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a
warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped
the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify
me to her.
This would not be love, but it would be something precious,
something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I
had been and must ever be grateful. I squared my shoulders and
saluted and held out the book to the woman, even though while I
spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment. "I'm
Lieutenant John Blanchard, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so
glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?"
The woman's face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don't know
what this is about, son," she answered, "but the young lady in
the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose
on my coat. And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I
should tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant
across the street. She said it was some kind of test!"
It's not difficult to understand and admire Miss Maynell's
wisdom. The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the
unattractive. "Tell me whom you love," Houssaye wrote, "And I
will tell you who you are."
DO NOT FANTASISE ON LOVE MATTERS- LEST YOU ARE NOT TO PUT TO ACID TEST. INSTEAD LOVE YOUR REAL PARTNER AND ENJOY THE TAST OF SWEETNESS.
JK
uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through
Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he
knew, but whose face he didn't, the girl with the rose.
His interest in her had begun thirteen months before in a Florida
library. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued,
not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in
the margin. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and
insightful mind. In the front of the book, he discovered the
previous owner's name, Miss Hollis Maynell. With time and effort
he located her address. She lived in New York City. He wrote her
a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond. The
next day he was shipped overseas for service in World War II.
During the next year and one month the two grew to know each
other through the mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a
fertile heart. A romance was budding. Blanchard requested a
photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it
wouldn't matter what she looked like.
When the day finally came for him to return from Europe, they
scheduled their first meeting - 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Central
Station in New York. "You'll recognize me," she wrote, "by the
red rose I'll be wearing on my lapel." So at 7:00 he was in the
station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face
he'd never seen.
I'll let Mr. Blanchard tell You what happened: A young woman was
coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay
back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as
flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale
green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward
her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a
rose. As I moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips.
"Going my way, sailor?" she murmured. Almost uncontrollably, I
made one step closer to her, and then I saw Hollis Maynell. She
was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past
40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more
than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes.
The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as
though I was split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her,
and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had
truly companioned me and upheld my own. And there she stood. Her
pale, plump face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a
warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped
the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify
me to her.
This would not be love, but it would be something precious,
something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I
had been and must ever be grateful. I squared my shoulders and
saluted and held out the book to the woman, even though while I
spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment. "I'm
Lieutenant John Blanchard, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so
glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?"
The woman's face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don't know
what this is about, son," she answered, "but the young lady in
the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose
on my coat. And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I
should tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant
across the street. She said it was some kind of test!"
It's not difficult to understand and admire Miss Maynell's
wisdom. The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the
unattractive. "Tell me whom you love," Houssaye wrote, "And I
will tell you who you are."
DO NOT FANTASISE ON LOVE MATTERS- LEST YOU ARE NOT TO PUT TO ACID TEST. INSTEAD LOVE YOUR REAL PARTNER AND ENJOY THE TAST OF SWEETNESS.
JK
DON'T DO THINGS IN HASTE AND MAKE WASTE
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening
appeared, he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as
it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it
seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had
gotten as far as it could and it could go no farther. Then the
man decided to help the butterfly, so he took a pair of scissors
and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly
then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body (or head) and
small, shriveled wings.
The man continued to watch the butterfly
because he expected that at any moment the wings would enlarge
and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract
in time. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest
of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled
wings. It never was able to fly.
What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was
that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the
butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God's way of
forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so
that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom
from the cocoon.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God
allowed us to go through our life without any obstacles, it would
cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been.
And we could never fly.
Moral: Any hasty decision will be a nasty decision-Prevent it.
JK
appeared, he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as
it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it
seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had
gotten as far as it could and it could go no farther. Then the
man decided to help the butterfly, so he took a pair of scissors
and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly
then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body (or head) and
small, shriveled wings.
The man continued to watch the butterfly
because he expected that at any moment the wings would enlarge
and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract
in time. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest
of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled
wings. It never was able to fly.
What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was
that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the
butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God's way of
forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so
that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom
from the cocoon.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God
allowed us to go through our life without any obstacles, it would
cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been.
And we could never fly.
Moral: Any hasty decision will be a nasty decision-Prevent it.
JK
UP'S AND DOWN'S IN LIFE
UP'S AND DOWN'S IN LIFE :-
Up's and down's in life are inevitable facts, moreso in financial aspect. This happens to majority of the people and only degree and density varies. All the reasons presented herein may be considered as justifiable and acceptable and to be considered as an eye opener to the growing and younger generation. There are many good things one is supposed to inherit from the predecessors, and when this does'nt happen and work, its for the elders in the family to have these inculcated in the children for good.
Money and wealth management is an Art as well as Science. Apply Art whenever required and apply Science wherever required, so that one does not fall into the pit and look for salvation and rescue.
According to me there are two main factors that will help one to escape from falling into the pit arising out of financial constraints.
1.Relationship;
This has become a sinking ship in most of the families and number of ships has sunk and still people don’t learn and realize. Many people who have become the victims of financial constraints did not maintain proper and adequate relationship maintence skills and knowledge within their family members and relatives. The reasons put forth are flimsy, unjustifiable and to put in two words “Mere Non-sense”. All types of relationship, say close knit, middle knit and distant knit have now entangled with irremovable knots, the main reasons being, false promises and not keeping up words, jealous, ego, greed, sore-eye, cheap thrills at ones own kith and kin’s sufferings etc. If only parents take adequate care and precaution for relationship maintenance 90% of the problems will be solved and remaining 10% will vanish after seeing 90% of the problems solved. Ensure to teach children maintaining relationship with Love, respect, cordiality and courtesy to your near and dear ones.
2. Planning: In many of the families you will find no planning. This is yet another root cause. Planning is very essential. This is again the responsibility of the Elders in the family to sit together and workout strategies and plans in advance. If the planning is in its right place, at its right time, it goes without saying the budgeting is also with it, as budgeting is very important in ones life and for ones family. There is a good old saying “DO NOT FAIL TO PLAN, UNLESS YOU HAVE PLANS TO FAIL.”(Bear this in mind and act appropriately) Think several times B4 you spent and don’t think to invest in savings for future. Many of us will come to a stage wherein our earning capacity will diminish and at old age only savings will come handy to make an independent living without making to strain your near and dear ones beyond certain ethical limits. If your near and dear ones wants to help and support you, accept it and may be such helps should be put you in a position to make it as a savings.
Be of use to youngsters at your old age by motivating them, inspiring them, inculcating good and ethical values of living and loving.
No one has ever born in this world with possessions nor will any one die taking something with them. It has never happened nor will happen. Only your good actions and deeds will be remembered that too for a limited period- that’s what is world and that’s how we are leading our lives.
With Love.
JK
Up's and down's in life are inevitable facts, moreso in financial aspect. This happens to majority of the people and only degree and density varies. All the reasons presented herein may be considered as justifiable and acceptable and to be considered as an eye opener to the growing and younger generation. There are many good things one is supposed to inherit from the predecessors, and when this does'nt happen and work, its for the elders in the family to have these inculcated in the children for good.
Money and wealth management is an Art as well as Science. Apply Art whenever required and apply Science wherever required, so that one does not fall into the pit and look for salvation and rescue.
According to me there are two main factors that will help one to escape from falling into the pit arising out of financial constraints.
1.Relationship;
This has become a sinking ship in most of the families and number of ships has sunk and still people don’t learn and realize. Many people who have become the victims of financial constraints did not maintain proper and adequate relationship maintence skills and knowledge within their family members and relatives. The reasons put forth are flimsy, unjustifiable and to put in two words “Mere Non-sense”. All types of relationship, say close knit, middle knit and distant knit have now entangled with irremovable knots, the main reasons being, false promises and not keeping up words, jealous, ego, greed, sore-eye, cheap thrills at ones own kith and kin’s sufferings etc. If only parents take adequate care and precaution for relationship maintenance 90% of the problems will be solved and remaining 10% will vanish after seeing 90% of the problems solved. Ensure to teach children maintaining relationship with Love, respect, cordiality and courtesy to your near and dear ones.
2. Planning: In many of the families you will find no planning. This is yet another root cause. Planning is very essential. This is again the responsibility of the Elders in the family to sit together and workout strategies and plans in advance. If the planning is in its right place, at its right time, it goes without saying the budgeting is also with it, as budgeting is very important in ones life and for ones family. There is a good old saying “DO NOT FAIL TO PLAN, UNLESS YOU HAVE PLANS TO FAIL.”(Bear this in mind and act appropriately) Think several times B4 you spent and don’t think to invest in savings for future. Many of us will come to a stage wherein our earning capacity will diminish and at old age only savings will come handy to make an independent living without making to strain your near and dear ones beyond certain ethical limits. If your near and dear ones wants to help and support you, accept it and may be such helps should be put you in a position to make it as a savings.
Be of use to youngsters at your old age by motivating them, inspiring them, inculcating good and ethical values of living and loving.
No one has ever born in this world with possessions nor will any one die taking something with them. It has never happened nor will happen. Only your good actions and deeds will be remembered that too for a limited period- that’s what is world and that’s how we are leading our lives.
With Love.
JK
Monday, March 19, 2007
TO THINK B4 YOU RETIRE TO SLUMBER
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Quote for thoght for to-day
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"Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be
measured by your belief in yourself."
"Confidence is preparation. Everything else is beyond your
control."
"Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small
jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger.
If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take
care of themselves."
Quote for thoght for to-day
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"Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be
measured by your belief in yourself."
"Confidence is preparation. Everything else is beyond your
control."
"Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small
jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger.
If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take
care of themselves."
LEARN TO ACCEPT THINGS IN LIF AS IT COMES'
A story is told about a soldier who was finally coming home after
having fought in Vietnam. He called his parents from San
Francisco.
"Mom and Dad, I'm coming home, but I've a favor to ask. I have a
friend I'd like to bring home with me."
"Sure," they replied, "we'd love to meet him."
"There's something you should know," the son continued, "he was
hurt pretty bad in the fighting. He stepped on a land mind and
lost an arm and a leg. He has nowhere else to go, and I want him
to come live with us."
"I'm sorry to hear that, son. Maybe we can help him find
somewhere to live."
"No, Mom and Dad, I want him to live with us."
"Son," said the father, "you don't know what you're asking.
Someone with such a handicap would be a terrible burden on us. We
have our own lives to live, and we can't let something like this
interfere with our lives. I think you should just come home and
forget about this guy. He'll find a way to live on his own."
At that point, the son hung up the phone.
The parents heard nothing more from him. A few days later,
however, they received a call from the San Francisco police.
Their son had died after falling from a building, they were told.
The police believed it was suicide. The grief-stricken parents
flew to San Francisco and were taken to the city morgue to
identify the body of their son. They recognized him, but to their
horror they also discovered something they didn't know --their
son had only one arm and one leg.
Moral of the story: Tune your mind practice to accept things "AS IT IS" in your life.
Anything could happen to any body at any time as living and existence are unguaranteed.
JK
having fought in Vietnam. He called his parents from San
Francisco.
"Mom and Dad, I'm coming home, but I've a favor to ask. I have a
friend I'd like to bring home with me."
"Sure," they replied, "we'd love to meet him."
"There's something you should know," the son continued, "he was
hurt pretty bad in the fighting. He stepped on a land mind and
lost an arm and a leg. He has nowhere else to go, and I want him
to come live with us."
"I'm sorry to hear that, son. Maybe we can help him find
somewhere to live."
"No, Mom and Dad, I want him to live with us."
"Son," said the father, "you don't know what you're asking.
Someone with such a handicap would be a terrible burden on us. We
have our own lives to live, and we can't let something like this
interfere with our lives. I think you should just come home and
forget about this guy. He'll find a way to live on his own."
At that point, the son hung up the phone.
The parents heard nothing more from him. A few days later,
however, they received a call from the San Francisco police.
Their son had died after falling from a building, they were told.
The police believed it was suicide. The grief-stricken parents
flew to San Francisco and were taken to the city morgue to
identify the body of their son. They recognized him, but to their
horror they also discovered something they didn't know --their
son had only one arm and one leg.
Moral of the story: Tune your mind practice to accept things "AS IT IS" in your life.
Anything could happen to any body at any time as living and existence are unguaranteed.
JK
Thursday, March 15, 2007
MYSTIC TRUTHS
Mystic Truths
Brahma Jnana is the awareness of God’s presence in all objects of creation and Brahma Dhyana is the meditation on this truth. To realize that all differences in form, name and tendencies are superficial while the indwelling soul is the essence of the eternal truth. The underlying theme in the Upanishads is the establishing the identity of the Brahman and the jeevathma. Since different seers reveal the eternal truth from different angles to enable individuals with varying aptitudes to comprehend it. the Upanishads continue to have a universal appeal. Such open-ended views eschew any trace of dogmatism also.
The stories in the Upanishads set forth the Vedic doctrines such as self-realization, yoga, meditation, karma, reincarnation etc. that are hidden and not easily grasped. The effort and commitment that is needed when one seeks to gain enlightenment about Brahma Jnana is well illustrated in the stories of Janasruthi and Satyakama related in the Chandogya Upanishad.
Janasruthi came to know of Raikva’s fame through the conversation of two celestials in the form of a swan. With offerings that bespoke his munificence, Janasruthi sought Raikva’s instruction. Raikva taught that it is difficult to perceive the Brahman who dwells variously, as He is the self of all celestials, the creator of all beings, and who finally annihilates all
Sathyakama’s enlightenment from Gauthama highlights, the value of straightforwardness and the sanctity of Guru-Shishya relationship. Sathyakama gained Gautahama as his preceptor, because he spoke the truth about his lineage. Gautahama had asked him to tend cows and he did this with utmost commitment for some time. Then the celestials in the form of a bull, fire, swan, water, and bird taught him the subtleties of Brahma Jnana. The preceptor saw the effulgence of Brahma Jnana in the boy, and questioned him about it. The boy replied that though others had taught him, he still wished to be taught by the seer since the knowledge directly learnt from one’s own teacher becomes most beneficial.
From the discourse by Velukkudi Krishnan.
In nutshell without the grace and blessings from Guru (Teacher/Master) No grace and blessings from God- You got to believe it.
J.KANNAN
Brahma Jnana is the awareness of God’s presence in all objects of creation and Brahma Dhyana is the meditation on this truth. To realize that all differences in form, name and tendencies are superficial while the indwelling soul is the essence of the eternal truth. The underlying theme in the Upanishads is the establishing the identity of the Brahman and the jeevathma. Since different seers reveal the eternal truth from different angles to enable individuals with varying aptitudes to comprehend it. the Upanishads continue to have a universal appeal. Such open-ended views eschew any trace of dogmatism also.
The stories in the Upanishads set forth the Vedic doctrines such as self-realization, yoga, meditation, karma, reincarnation etc. that are hidden and not easily grasped. The effort and commitment that is needed when one seeks to gain enlightenment about Brahma Jnana is well illustrated in the stories of Janasruthi and Satyakama related in the Chandogya Upanishad.
Janasruthi came to know of Raikva’s fame through the conversation of two celestials in the form of a swan. With offerings that bespoke his munificence, Janasruthi sought Raikva’s instruction. Raikva taught that it is difficult to perceive the Brahman who dwells variously, as He is the self of all celestials, the creator of all beings, and who finally annihilates all
Sathyakama’s enlightenment from Gauthama highlights, the value of straightforwardness and the sanctity of Guru-Shishya relationship. Sathyakama gained Gautahama as his preceptor, because he spoke the truth about his lineage. Gautahama had asked him to tend cows and he did this with utmost commitment for some time. Then the celestials in the form of a bull, fire, swan, water, and bird taught him the subtleties of Brahma Jnana. The preceptor saw the effulgence of Brahma Jnana in the boy, and questioned him about it. The boy replied that though others had taught him, he still wished to be taught by the seer since the knowledge directly learnt from one’s own teacher becomes most beneficial.
From the discourse by Velukkudi Krishnan.
In nutshell without the grace and blessings from Guru (Teacher/Master) No grace and blessings from God- You got to believe it.
J.KANNAN
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Have faith in your Father in as much as in God.
A young man was getting ready to graduate fromcollege.For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's show room, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As graduation day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation his father called him into his room. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him and handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box.
Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather bound bible. Angrily he raised his voice at his father and said, "with all your money you give me a bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the HOLY book.
Many years passed and the young man was very succesful in business. He had a beautiful home, and wonderful family, but realised his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since the graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a teelegram mentioing that his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son.He needed to reach home immediately and take care of things and when he arrived at his father's house, sudeen sadness and regret filleed his heart.
He began to search his father's important papers and saw the still the new bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the bible and began to turn the pages. As he read those words, a car key dropped from an envelope taped behind the bible.. It had a tag with dealer's name , the same dealer whio had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation and the words...".PAID IN FULL.
How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not packaged as we expected ?.
J.KANNAN
As graduation day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation his father called him into his room. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him and handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box.
Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather bound bible. Angrily he raised his voice at his father and said, "with all your money you give me a bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the HOLY book.
Many years passed and the young man was very succesful in business. He had a beautiful home, and wonderful family, but realised his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since the graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a teelegram mentioing that his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son.He needed to reach home immediately and take care of things and when he arrived at his father's house, sudeen sadness and regret filleed his heart.
He began to search his father's important papers and saw the still the new bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the bible and began to turn the pages. As he read those words, a car key dropped from an envelope taped behind the bible.. It had a tag with dealer's name , the same dealer whio had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation and the words...".PAID IN FULL.
How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not packaged as we expected ?.
J.KANNAN
Determination,Desire,Persistence and endurance-To make dream come true.
Determination & Desire with Persistence & Endurance can make dream come true.
In the year 1883, a creative and innovative engineer named Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with Long Island. However the bridge building experts through out the world thought, this was an impossible feat and told Roebling to forget the idea. It just cannot be done as it was not practical and had never been done before.
Roebling could not give up and ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge and thought about it all the time, and knew deep in his heart that it could be done. He just had to share his vision with some one else. After much discussion and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an upcoming engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built.
Working together, for the first time, the father and son developed the concept of how it could be accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome. With great excitement and inspiration and headiness of a wild challenge before them, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.
The project started off well, but only when it was few months under way, a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was injured and left with certain amount of brain damage, which resulted in him not being able to walk or talk or even move.
Negative comments started pouring in
“We told them so”
“Crazy men and their crazy dreams”
“It is foolish to chase a wild vision”
Every one had only negative comments to make and felt that the project should be scrapped since Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. In spite of his handicap, Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever.
He tried to inspire and passion his enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they were too daunted by the task. As he lay on his bed in the hospital room, with the sunlight streaming through the windows, a gentle breeze blew the flimsy white curtains apart and he was able to see the sky and the tops of the trees outside just for a moment.
It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit him. All he could do was move one finger and decided to make best use of it. By moving this, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife.
He touched his wife’s arm with that finger, indicating to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was under the way again.
For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife’s arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory as a tribute to the triumph of one man’s indomitable spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances. It is also a tribute to the engineers and their teamwork, and to their faith in a man who was considered mad by half the world. It stands too as a tangible monument to the love and devotion of his wife who for 13 long years patiently decoded the message of her husband and told the engineers what to do.
Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a NEVER-SAY-DIE attitude that overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves an impossible goal.
Often when we face obstacles in our day-to-day life, our hurdles seem very small in comparison to what many others have to face. The Brooklyn Bridge shows us, dreams that seem impossible can be realized with determination and persistence, no matter what the odds are.
“EVEN THE MOST DISTANT DREAM CAN BE REALISED WITH DETERMINATION, DESIRE, PERSISTENCE & ENDURANCE”
“DO NOT GIVE UP VISION AND AMBITION: DESIRE WITH DETERMINATION CAN CERTAINLY MAKE IT HAPPEN”
J.KANNAN
In the year 1883, a creative and innovative engineer named Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with Long Island. However the bridge building experts through out the world thought, this was an impossible feat and told Roebling to forget the idea. It just cannot be done as it was not practical and had never been done before.
Roebling could not give up and ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge and thought about it all the time, and knew deep in his heart that it could be done. He just had to share his vision with some one else. After much discussion and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an upcoming engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built.
Working together, for the first time, the father and son developed the concept of how it could be accomplished and how the obstacles could be overcome. With great excitement and inspiration and headiness of a wild challenge before them, they hired their crew and began to build their dream bridge.
The project started off well, but only when it was few months under way, a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was injured and left with certain amount of brain damage, which resulted in him not being able to walk or talk or even move.
Negative comments started pouring in
“We told them so”
“Crazy men and their crazy dreams”
“It is foolish to chase a wild vision”
Every one had only negative comments to make and felt that the project should be scrapped since Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. In spite of his handicap, Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever.
He tried to inspire and passion his enthusiasm to some of his friends, but they were too daunted by the task. As he lay on his bed in the hospital room, with the sunlight streaming through the windows, a gentle breeze blew the flimsy white curtains apart and he was able to see the sky and the tops of the trees outside just for a moment.
It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit him. All he could do was move one finger and decided to make best use of it. By moving this, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife.
He touched his wife’s arm with that finger, indicating to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was under the way again.
For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife’s arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory as a tribute to the triumph of one man’s indomitable spirit and his determination not to be defeated by circumstances. It is also a tribute to the engineers and their teamwork, and to their faith in a man who was considered mad by half the world. It stands too as a tangible monument to the love and devotion of his wife who for 13 long years patiently decoded the message of her husband and told the engineers what to do.
Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a NEVER-SAY-DIE attitude that overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves an impossible goal.
Often when we face obstacles in our day-to-day life, our hurdles seem very small in comparison to what many others have to face. The Brooklyn Bridge shows us, dreams that seem impossible can be realized with determination and persistence, no matter what the odds are.
“EVEN THE MOST DISTANT DREAM CAN BE REALISED WITH DETERMINATION, DESIRE, PERSISTENCE & ENDURANCE”
“DO NOT GIVE UP VISION AND AMBITION: DESIRE WITH DETERMINATION CAN CERTAINLY MAKE IT HAPPEN”
J.KANNAN
Time is money
How judiciously one should utilise the time:-
TAKE TIME:-
To Work - Its the price of success.
To think - Its the source of power.
To play - Its the secret of youth.
To read - Its the foundation of wisdom
To be friendly- Its the road to happiness.
To love & be loved - Its the privilege of GOD.
To look around - Its too short a day to be selfish
To laugh - Its music of soul.
&
To serve- Its the only way to be Godly.
These will bring
Clarity of vision
The strength of our resolve.
The will to implement a strategic action plan.
And enable one to take plans to logical and
successful conclusion.
&
Always remember "TIME IS MONEY" use it judiciously & purposefully to yield
better results and returns.
J.KANNAN
TAKE TIME:-
To Work - Its the price of success.
To think - Its the source of power.
To play - Its the secret of youth.
To read - Its the foundation of wisdom
To be friendly- Its the road to happiness.
To love & be loved - Its the privilege of GOD.
To look around - Its too short a day to be selfish
To laugh - Its music of soul.
&
To serve- Its the only way to be Godly.
These will bring
Clarity of vision
The strength of our resolve.
The will to implement a strategic action plan.
And enable one to take plans to logical and
successful conclusion.
&
Always remember "TIME IS MONEY" use it judiciously & purposefully to yield
better results and returns.
J.KANNAN
RESUME
OF
AN AMZING AND INCREDIBLE PERSONALITY
AND
A
GREAT INDIAN
Be proud of him and pass on this information to as much people as you can and as quick as you are able to
EDUCATION /Qualification:
Stood first in BA (Hons), Economics, Punjab University, Chandigarh,
1952; Stood first in MA (Economics), Punjab University, Chandigarh,
1954; Wright's Prize for distinguished performance at St John's College,
Cambridge, 1955 and 1957;
Wrenbury scholar, University of Cambridge,1957;
DPhil (Oxford), DLitt (Honoris Causa);
PhD thesis on India's export competitiveness
OCCUPATION /Teaching Experience:
Professor (Senior lecturer, Economics, 1957-59;
Reader, Economics, 1959-63;
Professor, Economics, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1963-65;
Professor,International Trade, Delhi School of Economics,University of
Delhi,1969-71; Honorary professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University,New
Delhi, 1976 and Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi,1996 and
Civil Servant.
Working Experience/ POSITIONS:
1971-72: Economic advisor, Ministry of foreign trade
1972-76: Chief economic advisor, Ministry of finance
1976-80: Director, Reserve Bank of India; Director, Industrial
Development Bank of India; Alternate governor for India, Board of
governors, Asian Development Bank ;
Alternate governor for India, Board of governors, IBRD
November 1976 - April 1980: Secretary, ministry of finance (Department
of economic affairs); Member, finance, Atomic Energy Commission;
Member, finance, Space Commission
April 1980 - September 15, 1982: Member-secretary, Planning Commission
1980-83: Chairman, India Committee of the Indo-Japan joint study
committee September 16, 1982 - January 14, 1985: Governor, Reserve Bank
of India
1982-85: Alternate Governor for India, Board of governors,
International Monetary Fund
1983-84: Member, economic advisory council to the Prime Minister
1985: President, Indian Economic Association
January 15, 1985 - July 31, 1987: Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission
August 1, 1987 - November 10, 1990: Secretary-general and commissioner,
south commission, Geneva
December 10, 1990 - March 14, 1991: Advisor to the Prime Minister on
economic affairs
March 15, 1991 - June 20, 1991: Chairman, UGC
June 21, 1991 - May 15, 1996: Union finance minister
October 1991: Elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam on Congress ticket
June 1995: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha
1996 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the ministry of finance
August 1, 1996 - December 4, 1997: Chairman, Parliamentary standing
committee on commerce
March 21, 1998 onwards: Leader of the Opposition, Rajya Sabha
June 5, 1998 onwards: Member, committee on finance
August 13, 1998 onwards: Member, committee on rules
Aug 1998-2001: Member, committee of privileges 2000 onwards: Member,
executive committee, Indian parliamentary group
June 2001: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha
Aug 2001 onwards: Member, general purposes committee
BOOKS:
India's Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth -Clarendon
Press, Oxford University, 1964;
also published a large number of articles in various economic journals.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Adam Smith Prize, University of Cambridge, 1956
Padma Vibhushan, 1987
Euro money Award, Finance Minister of the Year, 1993;
Asia money Award, Finance Minister of the Year for Asia, 1993 and 1994
INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:
1966: Economic Affairs Officer
1966-69: Chief, financing for trade section, UNCTAD
1972-74: Deputy for India in IMF Committee of Twenty on International
Monetary Reform
1977-79: Indian delegation to Aid-India Consortium Meetings
1980-82: Indo-Soviet joint planning group meeting
1982: Indo-Soviet monitoring group meeting
1993: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Cyprus 1993: Human
Rights World Conference, Vienna
RECREATION:
Gymkhana Club, New Delhi;
Life Member, India International Centre, New Delhi.
Name: Dr Manmohan Singh
DOB: September 26, 1932
Place of Birth: Gah (West Punjab)
Father: S. Gurmukh Singh
Mother: Mrs Amrit Kaur
Married on: September 14, 1958
Wife: Mrs Gursharan Kaur
Children: Three daughters
Our Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is the the most qualified PM's all over the world. Let the entire world offer its salutations and reverence to this GREAT INDIAN.
OF
AN AMZING AND INCREDIBLE PERSONALITY
AND
A
GREAT INDIAN
Be proud of him and pass on this information to as much people as you can and as quick as you are able to
EDUCATION /Qualification:
Stood first in BA (Hons), Economics, Punjab University, Chandigarh,
1952; Stood first in MA (Economics), Punjab University, Chandigarh,
1954; Wright's Prize for distinguished performance at St John's College,
Cambridge, 1955 and 1957;
Wrenbury scholar, University of Cambridge,1957;
DPhil (Oxford), DLitt (Honoris Causa);
PhD thesis on India's export competitiveness
OCCUPATION /Teaching Experience:
Professor (Senior lecturer, Economics, 1957-59;
Reader, Economics, 1959-63;
Professor, Economics, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1963-65;
Professor,International Trade, Delhi School of Economics,University of
Delhi,1969-71; Honorary professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University,New
Delhi, 1976 and Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi,1996 and
Civil Servant.
Working Experience/ POSITIONS:
1971-72: Economic advisor, Ministry of foreign trade
1972-76: Chief economic advisor, Ministry of finance
1976-80: Director, Reserve Bank of India; Director, Industrial
Development Bank of India; Alternate governor for India, Board of
governors, Asian Development Bank ;
Alternate governor for India, Board of governors, IBRD
November 1976 - April 1980: Secretary, ministry of finance (Department
of economic affairs); Member, finance, Atomic Energy Commission;
Member, finance, Space Commission
April 1980 - September 15, 1982: Member-secretary, Planning Commission
1980-83: Chairman, India Committee of the Indo-Japan joint study
committee September 16, 1982 - January 14, 1985: Governor, Reserve Bank
of India
1982-85: Alternate Governor for India, Board of governors,
International Monetary Fund
1983-84: Member, economic advisory council to the Prime Minister
1985: President, Indian Economic Association
January 15, 1985 - July 31, 1987: Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission
August 1, 1987 - November 10, 1990: Secretary-general and commissioner,
south commission, Geneva
December 10, 1990 - March 14, 1991: Advisor to the Prime Minister on
economic affairs
March 15, 1991 - June 20, 1991: Chairman, UGC
June 21, 1991 - May 15, 1996: Union finance minister
October 1991: Elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam on Congress ticket
June 1995: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha
1996 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the ministry of finance
August 1, 1996 - December 4, 1997: Chairman, Parliamentary standing
committee on commerce
March 21, 1998 onwards: Leader of the Opposition, Rajya Sabha
June 5, 1998 onwards: Member, committee on finance
August 13, 1998 onwards: Member, committee on rules
Aug 1998-2001: Member, committee of privileges 2000 onwards: Member,
executive committee, Indian parliamentary group
June 2001: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha
Aug 2001 onwards: Member, general purposes committee
BOOKS:
India's Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth -Clarendon
Press, Oxford University, 1964;
also published a large number of articles in various economic journals.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Adam Smith Prize, University of Cambridge, 1956
Padma Vibhushan, 1987
Euro money Award, Finance Minister of the Year, 1993;
Asia money Award, Finance Minister of the Year for Asia, 1993 and 1994
INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:
1966: Economic Affairs Officer
1966-69: Chief, financing for trade section, UNCTAD
1972-74: Deputy for India in IMF Committee of Twenty on International
Monetary Reform
1977-79: Indian delegation to Aid-India Consortium Meetings
1980-82: Indo-Soviet joint planning group meeting
1982: Indo-Soviet monitoring group meeting
1993: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Cyprus 1993: Human
Rights World Conference, Vienna
RECREATION:
Gymkhana Club, New Delhi;
Life Member, India International Centre, New Delhi.
Name: Dr Manmohan Singh
DOB: September 26, 1932
Place of Birth: Gah (West Punjab)
Father: S. Gurmukh Singh
Mother: Mrs Amrit Kaur
Married on: September 14, 1958
Wife: Mrs Gursharan Kaur
Children: Three daughters
Our Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is the the most qualified PM's all over the world. Let the entire world offer its salutations and reverence to this GREAT INDIAN.
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