Life is meant to be lived.....................

Life is meant to be lived.....................................

Life is to be lived. No excuses. No reservations. No holding back.

An enchanting story about violinist Fritz Kreisler tells how he once came across a beautiful instrument he wanted to acquire. When he finally raised the money for the violin, he returned to buy it and learned that it had already been sold to a collector.

He went to the new owner's home in order to try to persuade him to sell the violin. But the collector said it was one of his prized possessions and he could not let it go. The disappointed Kreisler turned to leave, but then asked a favour. 'May I play the instrument once more before it is consigned to silence?'

Permission was granted and the great musician began to play. The violin sang out a quality of music so beautiful that the collector himself could only listen in wonderment. 'I have no right to keep that to myself,' he said after the musician finished. 'The violin is yours, Mr. Kreisler. Take it into world, and let people hear it.'

William Arthur Ward said, 'If you believe in prayer, pray; if you believe in serving, serve; if you believe in giving, give. For you and I are exquisite violins - our music is meant to be heard.'

I want to live my life that way - to take it into the world and live it fully. I'd rather burn out than rust out. I'd rather be used up than die not having done whatever I could . . . wherever I would.

I'm not talking about wearing ourselves out on over-activity. Happiness is never found in excessive busyness. But it is found in investing our lives in others. Saying yes when asked for a hand. Volunteering some time for a worthwhile organization. Spending an hour with a lonely relative.

In the end, I know that my happiness will not have been about by my ability or my inability. It will have been about my availability. My life is meant to be lived.

By Steve Goodier.......................................And Remember to......................

."Do good, and leave behind you, a monument of virtue
that the storms of time can never destroy.
Write your name in kindness, love, and mercy on the
hearts of thousands you come in contact with year by
year, and you will never be forgotten. Your name and
your good deeds will shine as the stars of heaven. "

Chat with God....................................

Devotion is eternal..........................................

I would like to share the following message received by me which is quite interesting.

With love and regards,

J.K

CHAT WITH GOD.................................................

God: Hello. Did you call me?

Me: Called you? No.....who is this?


God: This is GOD. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat..

Me: I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am in the midst of something.


God: What are you busy at?

Me: Don't know. But I cannot find free time. Life has become hectic. It's rush hour all the time.

God: Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some clarity. In this next era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.

Me: Tell me, why has life become complicated now?


God: Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.

Me: Why are we then constantly unhappy?


God: Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.. You are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your habit. That's why you are not happy.

Me: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?


God: Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.

Me: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty. ....


God: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

Me: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?

God: Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don not suffer. With that experience their life becomes better not bitter.

Me: You mean to say such experience is useful?


God: Yes. In all terms, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.


Me: But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can’t we be free from problems?


God: Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.


Me: Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don't know where we are heading


God: If you look outside you will not know where you are heading.. Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.


Me: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?


God: Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.


Me: In tough times, how do you stay motivated?


God: Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.


Me: What surprises you about people?


God: When they suffer they ask, "why me?" When they prosper, they never ask "Why me". Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.


Me: Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here? I can’t get the answer.


God: Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.


Me: How can I get the best out of life?


God : Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.


Me: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.

God: There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.


Me: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I now have a new sense of inspiration.


God: Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don't believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve not a problem to resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live..............................

And.......................................................................

"Remain Happy- "GOD IS WITH YOU"