Lifestyle is the art of discovering way to live uniquely.
let others lead small lives, but not you. let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you.
Some People have learned to earn well but they haven't learned how to live well.
Lifestyle is not an amount; it's a practice.
Earn as much money as you possibly can and as quickly as you can. The sooner you get money out of the way, the sooner you will be able to get to the rest of your problems in style.
By: Jim Rohn
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Experience
Take time to gather up the past so that you will be able to draw from your experiences and invest them in the future.
Don't let the learning from your own experience take too long. If you have been doing it wrong for the last ten years, I would suggest that's long enough.
Life is not just the passing of time. Life is the collection of experiences and their intensity.
It's easy to carry the past as a burden instead of a school. It's easy to let it overwhelm you instead of educate you.
Be like a sponge when it comes to each new experience. If you want to be able to express it well, you must first be able to absorb it well.
By: Jim Rohn
Don't let the learning from your own experience take too long. If you have been doing it wrong for the last ten years, I would suggest that's long enough.
Life is not just the passing of time. Life is the collection of experiences and their intensity.
It's easy to carry the past as a burden instead of a school. It's easy to let it overwhelm you instead of educate you.
Be like a sponge when it comes to each new experience. If you want to be able to express it well, you must first be able to absorb it well.
By: Jim Rohn
Friday, February 26, 2010
An Encyclopedia Love
There is a story of a man who was walking down the street. He paused at a used book store, and in the window he saw a book with a title, How to Hug. He was taken by the title and, being of somewhat of a romantic nature, went in to buy the book. To his chagrin, he discovered it was the seventh volume and covered with subjects "How to Hug."
Everyone knows that the church is place where love ought to be manifested, and many people have come to the church hoping to find a demonstration of love- only to discover an encyclopedia on theology.
Everyone knows that the church is place where love ought to be manifested, and many people have come to the church hoping to find a demonstration of love- only to discover an encyclopedia on theology.
Concentration
The best advice I ever came across on the subject of concentration is: Wherever you are, be there.
When you work, work. when you play, play. Don't mix the two.
Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.
On the way to work, concentrate on the way - not on work.
Pay attention. Don't just stagger through the day.
By: Jim Rohn
When you work, work. when you play, play. Don't mix the two.
Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.
On the way to work, concentrate on the way - not on work.
Pay attention. Don't just stagger through the day.
By: Jim Rohn
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Truth
Very few of us are authorities on the truth. About the closest that any one of us can get is what we hope is the truth or what we think is the truth. That's why the best approach to truth is probably to say, "It seems to me..."
There is nothing wrong with affirmations, Provided what you are affirming, provided what you are affirming is the truth. If you are broke, for example, the best thing to affirm is, "I'm broke!"
If the truth isn't enough, then you must become stronger at presenting it.
Sincerity is not a test of truth. We must not make this mistake: He must be right; he's so sincere. It is possible to be sincerely wrong. We can only judge truth by truth and sincerity by sincerity.
Find someone who is will to share the truth with you.
By Jim Rohn
There is nothing wrong with affirmations, Provided what you are affirming, provided what you are affirming is the truth. If you are broke, for example, the best thing to affirm is, "I'm broke!"
If the truth isn't enough, then you must become stronger at presenting it.
Sincerity is not a test of truth. We must not make this mistake: He must be right; he's so sincere. It is possible to be sincerely wrong. We can only judge truth by truth and sincerity by sincerity.
Find someone who is will to share the truth with you.
By Jim Rohn
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A blind boy till age 25.
One old man was sitting with his 25 years old son in the train. Train is about to leave the station. All passengers are settling
down their seat. As train started young man was filled with lot of joy and curiosity. He was sitting on the window side. He went out one hand and feeling the passing air. He shouted, "Papa see all trees are going behind". Old man smile and admired son feelings. Beside the young man one couple was sitting and listing all the conversion between father and son. They were little awkward the attitude of 25 years old man behaving like a small child.
Suddenly young man again shouted, "Papa see the pond and animals. Clouds are moving with train". Couple was watching the young man in embarrassingly. Now its start raining and some of water drops touches the young man's hand. He filled with joy and he closed the eyes. He shouted again,” Papa it’s raining, water is touching me, see papa". Couple couldn't help themselves and ask to old man. Why don't you visit the Doctor and get treated your son. Old man said," *Yes, We were coming from hospital only. Today only my son got the eyes first time in life".
Moral of the story is;
**We must not come to any conclusion until we know all facts".**
down their seat. As train started young man was filled with lot of joy and curiosity. He was sitting on the window side. He went out one hand and feeling the passing air. He shouted, "Papa see all trees are going behind". Old man smile and admired son feelings. Beside the young man one couple was sitting and listing all the conversion between father and son. They were little awkward the attitude of 25 years old man behaving like a small child.
Suddenly young man again shouted, "Papa see the pond and animals. Clouds are moving with train". Couple was watching the young man in embarrassingly. Now its start raining and some of water drops touches the young man's hand. He filled with joy and he closed the eyes. He shouted again,” Papa it’s raining, water is touching me, see papa". Couple couldn't help themselves and ask to old man. Why don't you visit the Doctor and get treated your son. Old man said," *Yes, We were coming from hospital only. Today only my son got the eyes first time in life".
Moral of the story is;
**We must not come to any conclusion until we know all facts".**
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Save Us From Ourselves
We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider highways but narrow view points; we spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less less time; we have more degrees, but less common sense; more knowledge, but less judgement; more experts, but more problems; more medicine, but less wellness.
We spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive to fast, get angry too quickly, stand up too late, get up too tired, read too seldom, watch TV to much and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possession, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom and life too often.
We've learned how to make a living but not a life; we've added years to life, not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbour.
We've conquered outer space but not inner space; we've done larger things but not better things; we've cleaned up the air but polluted the soul; we've split the atom but not our prejudice; we write more but learn less; plan more accomplish less.
We've learned to rush but not to wait; we have higher incomes but lower morals; more food but less appeasement; more acquaintances but fewer friends; more effort but less success.
We build more computer to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever but less communication; we've become long on quantity but short on quality.
There are times of fast food and slow digestion, tall men and short character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the times of wold peace but domestic warefare, more leisure and less fun, more kinds of food but less nutrition.
These are days of two incomes but more divorce; of fancier houses but broken homes.
There are days of quick trips., disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one- night stands and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in show window and nothing in stock room. Lord, save us from ourselves!!
We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less less time; we have more degrees, but less common sense; more knowledge, but less judgement; more experts, but more problems; more medicine, but less wellness.
We spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive to fast, get angry too quickly, stand up too late, get up too tired, read too seldom, watch TV to much and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possession, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom and life too often.
We've learned how to make a living but not a life; we've added years to life, not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbour.
We've conquered outer space but not inner space; we've done larger things but not better things; we've cleaned up the air but polluted the soul; we've split the atom but not our prejudice; we write more but learn less; plan more accomplish less.
We've learned to rush but not to wait; we have higher incomes but lower morals; more food but less appeasement; more acquaintances but fewer friends; more effort but less success.
We build more computer to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever but less communication; we've become long on quantity but short on quality.
There are times of fast food and slow digestion, tall men and short character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the times of wold peace but domestic warefare, more leisure and less fun, more kinds of food but less nutrition.
These are days of two incomes but more divorce; of fancier houses but broken homes.
There are days of quick trips., disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one- night stands and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in show window and nothing in stock room. Lord, save us from ourselves!!
Desire/Motivation
Humans have the remarkable ability to get exactly what they must have. But there is a difference between a "must" and a "want".
The best motivation is self-motivation. The guy say, I wish someone would come by and turn me on." What if they don't show up? you've got to have a better plan in life
When you know what you want, and you want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.
Motivation alone is not enough. If you have an idiot you motivate him, now you have motivated idiot.
Without sense of urgency, desire loses its value.
By: Jim Rohn
The best motivation is self-motivation. The guy say, I wish someone would come by and turn me on." What if they don't show up? you've got to have a better plan in life
When you know what you want, and you want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.
Motivation alone is not enough. If you have an idiot you motivate him, now you have motivated idiot.
Without sense of urgency, desire loses its value.
By: Jim Rohn
Monday, February 22, 2010
Happiness
Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.
Happiness is not an accident. Nor it is something you wish for. Happiness is something you design.
How sad to see a father with money and no joy. The man studied economics, but never studied happiness.
The greatest source of unhappiness comes form inside.
Happiness is the art of learning how to get joy from your substance.
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.
By: Jim Rohn
Happiness is not an accident. Nor it is something you wish for. Happiness is something you design.
How sad to see a father with money and no joy. The man studied economics, but never studied happiness.
The greatest source of unhappiness comes form inside.
Happiness is the art of learning how to get joy from your substance.
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.
By: Jim Rohn
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Nothing Is The Answer
A riddle is making the rounds through e-mail. You may have already seen it, but if you haven’t, I think you’ll enjoy it. It is said that when asked this riddle, 80% of the kindergarten students got the answer, compared to 17% Stanford university seniors. Here’s the riddle:
What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich want it, and if you’ll eat it, you’ll die?
The answer is “nothing.”
Nothing is greater than God, nothing is more evil than devil, the poor have nothing, the rich want nothing, and if you eat nothing you will die! It seems so obvious. Maybe that’s why younger children have an easier time answering it than educated adults. As we get more educated and more sophisticated, we look for deeper answers. But no matter how much we learn, the question, “What is greater than God?” (Anything else attached to it) will always have the same answer.
What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich want it, and if you’ll eat it, you’ll die?
The answer is “nothing.”
Nothing is greater than God, nothing is more evil than devil, the poor have nothing, the rich want nothing, and if you eat nothing you will die! It seems so obvious. Maybe that’s why younger children have an easier time answering it than educated adults. As we get more educated and more sophisticated, we look for deeper answers. But no matter how much we learn, the question, “What is greater than God?” (Anything else attached to it) will always have the same answer.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Emotions
Emotions will either serve or master, depending on who is in charge.
Our emotions need to be as educated as our intellect. It is important to know how to feel, how to respond, and how to let life in so it can touch you.
Civilization is the intelligent management of human emotions.
Measure your emotions. You don't need an atomic explosion for a minor point.
By Jim Rohn
Our emotions need to be as educated as our intellect. It is important to know how to feel, how to respond, and how to let life in so it can touch you.
Civilization is the intelligent management of human emotions.
Measure your emotions. You don't need an atomic explosion for a minor point.
By Jim Rohn
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Success
Success is not to be pursued;it is to be attracted by the person you become.
Success is not so much what we have as it is what we are.
Success is 20% skills and 80% strategy.
Success lies in the opposite direction of the normal pull.
Success is the study of the obvious. Everyone should take obvious 1 and obvious 2 in school.
Average people look for ways of getting away with it; successful people look for ways of getting on with it.
By: Jim Rohn
Success is not so much what we have as it is what we are.
Success is 20% skills and 80% strategy.
Success lies in the opposite direction of the normal pull.
Success is the study of the obvious. Everyone should take obvious 1 and obvious 2 in school.
Average people look for ways of getting away with it; successful people look for ways of getting on with it.
By: Jim Rohn
Important Info for your Email
Hi,
hey guys, i hope this is not one of those it just claims it is NOT!!!!!!
By now, you may be
familiar with : www.snopes.com http://www.snopes.com/>
and/or www.truthorfiction.com http://www.truthorfiction.com/>
for determining whether information received via email is just that:
true/false or fact/fiction. Both are excellent sites.
Advice from Snopes.com Very
important!
1.
Any
time you see an email that says,
“Forward this on to '10' (or however many) of yourfriends”;
“Sign this petition, or you'll get bad luck/good luck”;
“You'll see something funny on your screen after you send it”;
or whatever,
it almost always has an
email tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and emails of those
folks you forward to.
The host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able
to get lists of 'active' email addresses to use in SPAM emails, or sell to
other spammers.
Even when you get emails
that demand you send the email on if you're not ashamed of God/Jesus ....that's
email tracking and they're playing on your conscience. These people don't
care how they get your email addresses - just as long as they get
them.
2..
Also,
emails that talk about a missing child or a child with an incurable disease –
"how would
you feel if that was your child?"
....Email Tracking!!! Ignore them and
don't participate!
Almost all emails that ask
you to add your name and forward on to others are similar to that mass letter
years ago that asked people to send business cards to the little kid in Florida
who wanted to break the Guinness Book of Records for the most cards. All
it was, and all any of this type of email is, is a way to get names and
'cookie' tracking information for telemarketers and spammers - to validate
active email accounts for their own profitable purposes.
You can do your friends and family members a GREAT favour by
sending this information to them; you will be providing a service to your
friends, and will be rewarded by not getting thousands of spam emails in
the future!
If you have been sending out (FORWARDING) the above kinds of email, now you
know why you get so much SPAM!
Do yourself a
favour and STOP adding
your name(s) to those types of listings regardless how inviting they might
sound, or make you feel guilty if
you don't! It's all about getting email addresses - nothing more!
You may think you are supporting a GREAT cause, but you are NOT! Instead, you will be getting tons of junk mail later
and very possibly a virus attached! Plus, you are
helping the spammers get
rich! Let's stop making it easy for them!
Also: email petitions
are NOT acceptable to Government, or any other organisation –
i.e. social security, etc. To be acceptable, petitions must have a signed
signature and full address of the person signing the petition, so this is a
waste of time and you're
just helping the email trackers.
Please read the full story here:
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/petition/internet.asp
And here’s another take on
the subject:
IMPORTANT!! HOW TO FORWARD
EMAIL APPROPRIATELY
A friend who is a computer expert received the following directly from a system
administrator for a corporate system. It is an excellent message that
ABSOLUTELY applies to ALL of us who send emails. Please read the short
letter below, even if you're sure you already follow proper procedures.
“Do you really
know how to forward emails?
50% do;
50% DO
NOT.
Do you wonder why you get viruses or junk mail? Do you hate it?
Every time you forward an email there is information left over from the
people who got the message before you, namely their email addresses &
names. As the messages get
forwarded along, the list of addresses builds, and builds, and builds, and all
it takes is for some poor sap to get a virus, and his or her computer can send
that virus to every email address that has come across his computer.
Or, someone can take all of those addresses and sell them or send junk mail to
them in the hopes that you will go to the site and he will make five cents for
each hit. That's right, all of that inconvenience over fivecents.
How do you stop it? Well, there are several easy steps:
(1) When you forward an email, DELETE all of the other addresses that
appear in the body of the message (at the top). That's right, DELETE
them.
Highlight them and delete them, backspace
them, cut them, whatever it is you know how to do. It only takes
a second. You MUST click the 'Forward' button
first and then you will have full editing
capabilities against the body and headers of the message. If you
don't click on 'Forward' first, you won't be able to edit the message
at all.
(2) Whenever you send an email to more than one person, do NOT use the
To: or Cc: fields for adding email addresses. Always use the BCC: (blind
carbon copy)field for listing the email addresses. This is the way
the people you send to will only see their own email address.
If you don't see your
BCC: option click on where it says To: and your address list will
appear. Highlight the address and choose BCC: and that's it, it's
that easy.
When you send to
BCC: your message will automatically say 'Undisclosed Recipients' in the
'TO:' field of the people who receive it.
(3) Remove any 'FW :' in the subject line.
You can re-name the
subject if you wish or even fix spelling.
(4) ALWAYS hit your Forward button from the actual email you are
reading.
Ever get those emails that
you have to open 10 pages to read the one page with the information on
it? By Forwarding from the actual page you wish someone to view,
you stop them from having to open many emails just to see what you sent.
(5) Have you ever got an email that is a petition?
It states a position and
asks you to add your name and address and to forward it to 10 or 15 people or
your entire address book. The email can be forwarded on and on and can
collect thousands of names and email addresses.
A FACT: The
completed petition is actually worth a couple of bucks to a professional
spammer because of the wealth of valid names and email addresses contained
therein. If you want to support the petition, send it as your own personal
letter to the intended recipient. Your position may carry more weight as
a personal letter than a laundry list of names and email address on a
petition.
(Actually, if you think
about it, who's supposed to send the petition in to whatever cause it
supports? And don't believe the ones that say that the email is being
traced, it just ain't so!)
(6) One of the main ones I hate is the ones that
say that something like, 'Send this email to 10 people and you'll see
something great run across your screen.' Or,
sometimes they'll just tease you by saying something really cute will
happen.
IT AINT GONNA
HAPPEN!!!!!
(Trust me, I'm
still seeing some of the same ones that I waited on 10 years ago!) I
don't let the bad luck ones scare me either, they get trashed.
(7) Before you forward an Amber Alert, or a Virus Alert, or some
of the other ones floating around nowadays, check them
out before you forward them.
Most of them are
junk mail that's been circling the net for YEARS! Just about
everything you receive in an email that is in question can be checked out at
Snopes.
Just go tohttp://www.snopes.com/”
hey guys, i hope this is not one of those it just claims it is NOT!!!!!!
By now, you may be
familiar with : www.snopes.com http://www.snopes.com/>
and/or www.truthorfiction.com http://www.truthorfiction.com/>
for determining whether information received via email is just that:
true/false or fact/fiction. Both are excellent sites.
Advice from Snopes.com Very
important!
1.
Any
time you see an email that says,
“Forward this on to '10' (or however many) of yourfriends”;
“Sign this petition, or you'll get bad luck/good luck”;
“You'll see something funny on your screen after you send it”;
or whatever,
it almost always has an
email tracker program attached that tracks the cookies and emails of those
folks you forward to.
The host sender is getting a copy each time it gets forwarded and then is able
to get lists of 'active' email addresses to use in SPAM emails, or sell to
other spammers.
Even when you get emails
that demand you send the email on if you're not ashamed of God/Jesus ....that's
email tracking and they're playing on your conscience. These people don't
care how they get your email addresses - just as long as they get
them.
2..
Also,
emails that talk about a missing child or a child with an incurable disease –
"how would
you feel if that was your child?"
....Email Tracking!!! Ignore them and
don't participate!
Almost all emails that ask
you to add your name and forward on to others are similar to that mass letter
years ago that asked people to send business cards to the little kid in Florida
who wanted to break the Guinness Book of Records for the most cards. All
it was, and all any of this type of email is, is a way to get names and
'cookie' tracking information for telemarketers and spammers - to validate
active email accounts for their own profitable purposes.
You can do your friends and family members a GREAT favour by
sending this information to them; you will be providing a service to your
friends, and will be rewarded by not getting thousands of spam emails in
the future!
If you have been sending out (FORWARDING) the above kinds of email, now you
know why you get so much SPAM!
Do yourself a
favour and STOP adding
your name(s) to those types of listings regardless how inviting they might
sound, or make you feel guilty if
you don't! It's all about getting email addresses - nothing more!
You may think you are supporting a GREAT cause, but you are NOT! Instead, you will be getting tons of junk mail later
and very possibly a virus attached! Plus, you are
helping the spammers get
rich! Let's stop making it easy for them!
Also: email petitions
are NOT acceptable to Government, or any other organisation –
i.e. social security, etc. To be acceptable, petitions must have a signed
signature and full address of the person signing the petition, so this is a
waste of time and you're
just helping the email trackers.
Please read the full story here:
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/petition/internet.asp
And here’s another take on
the subject:
IMPORTANT!! HOW TO FORWARD
EMAIL APPROPRIATELY
A friend who is a computer expert received the following directly from a system
administrator for a corporate system. It is an excellent message that
ABSOLUTELY applies to ALL of us who send emails. Please read the short
letter below, even if you're sure you already follow proper procedures.
“Do you really
know how to forward emails?
50% do;
50% DO
NOT.
Do you wonder why you get viruses or junk mail? Do you hate it?
Every time you forward an email there is information left over from the
people who got the message before you, namely their email addresses &
names. As the messages get
forwarded along, the list of addresses builds, and builds, and builds, and all
it takes is for some poor sap to get a virus, and his or her computer can send
that virus to every email address that has come across his computer.
Or, someone can take all of those addresses and sell them or send junk mail to
them in the hopes that you will go to the site and he will make five cents for
each hit. That's right, all of that inconvenience over fivecents.
How do you stop it? Well, there are several easy steps:
(1) When you forward an email, DELETE all of the other addresses that
appear in the body of the message (at the top). That's right, DELETE
them.
Highlight them and delete them, backspace
them, cut them, whatever it is you know how to do. It only takes
a second. You MUST click the 'Forward' button
first and then you will have full editing
capabilities against the body and headers of the message. If you
don't click on 'Forward' first, you won't be able to edit the message
at all.
(2) Whenever you send an email to more than one person, do NOT use the
To: or Cc: fields for adding email addresses. Always use the BCC: (blind
carbon copy)field for listing the email addresses. This is the way
the people you send to will only see their own email address.
If you don't see your
BCC: option click on where it says To: and your address list will
appear. Highlight the address and choose BCC: and that's it, it's
that easy.
When you send to
BCC: your message will automatically say 'Undisclosed Recipients' in the
'TO:' field of the people who receive it.
(3) Remove any 'FW :' in the subject line.
You can re-name the
subject if you wish or even fix spelling.
(4) ALWAYS hit your Forward button from the actual email you are
reading.
Ever get those emails that
you have to open 10 pages to read the one page with the information on
it? By Forwarding from the actual page you wish someone to view,
you stop them from having to open many emails just to see what you sent.
(5) Have you ever got an email that is a petition?
It states a position and
asks you to add your name and address and to forward it to 10 or 15 people or
your entire address book. The email can be forwarded on and on and can
collect thousands of names and email addresses.
A FACT: The
completed petition is actually worth a couple of bucks to a professional
spammer because of the wealth of valid names and email addresses contained
therein. If you want to support the petition, send it as your own personal
letter to the intended recipient. Your position may carry more weight as
a personal letter than a laundry list of names and email address on a
petition.
(Actually, if you think
about it, who's supposed to send the petition in to whatever cause it
supports? And don't believe the ones that say that the email is being
traced, it just ain't so!)
(6) One of the main ones I hate is the ones that
say that something like, 'Send this email to 10 people and you'll see
something great run across your screen.' Or,
sometimes they'll just tease you by saying something really cute will
happen.
IT AINT GONNA
HAPPEN!!!!!
(Trust me, I'm
still seeing some of the same ones that I waited on 10 years ago!) I
don't let the bad luck ones scare me either, they get trashed.
(7) Before you forward an Amber Alert, or a Virus Alert, or some
of the other ones floating around nowadays, check them
out before you forward them.
Most of them are
junk mail that's been circling the net for YEARS! Just about
everything you receive in an email that is in question can be checked out at
Snopes.
Just go tohttp://www.snopes.com/”
Monday, February 15, 2010
Taboos of Chinese New Year
Taboos of Chinese New Year
The events that occurred during New Year's Day may impact your life for the rest of the year. Be careful in your actions. Certain precautions are taken to insure that the New Year will be a good one.
No Sweeping
The entire house should be cleaned before New Year's Day. On New Year's Eve， all brooms，brushes，dusters，dustpans and other cleaning equipment are put away. Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that good fortune will be swept away. After New Year's Day， the floors may be swept. At no time should the rubbish in the corners be trampled upon.
In sweeping，there is a superstition that if you sweep the dust and dirt out of your house by the front entrance is to sweep away the good fortune of the family；it must always be swept inwards and then carried out，then no harm will follow. All dirt and rubbish must be taken out the back door.
Shooting off Fire
Shooting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old year and welcoming in the new. On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve， every door in the house，and even windows， have to be open to allow the old year to go out.
Lend Nothing
Nothing should be lent on New Year's Day，as anyone who does so will be lending all the year. All debts have to be paid by New Year's Eve.
Mind Your Language
Everyone should refrain from using foul language and bad or unlucky words. Negative terms and the word "four"， or "si" in Chinese which sounds like the word for death，are not to be uttered.Death and dying are never mentioned and ghost stories are totally taboo.
Haircut Early, No Washing
Hair must be cleaned and set prior to the holiday，for to do so during the New Year season would invite financial ruin. On New Year's Day，hair should not be washed because it would mean washing away good luck for the New Year.
Handle with Care
Care must be taken not to break any dishes or other things on the first day of the year.
No Sharp Ends
The use of knives and scissors—— indeed any sharp instrument —— is to be avoided，for these things could augur bad luck in the coming year.
Wearing New
Wear brand new clothes —— preferably in red. Children should wear new clothes and new shoes. Red is considered a bright，happy color，sure to bring the wearer a sunny and bright future. It is believed that appearance and attitude during New Year's sets the tone for the rest of the year.
Happy New Year to Everyone here!!!
The events that occurred during New Year's Day may impact your life for the rest of the year. Be careful in your actions. Certain precautions are taken to insure that the New Year will be a good one.
No Sweeping
The entire house should be cleaned before New Year's Day. On New Year's Eve， all brooms，brushes，dusters，dustpans and other cleaning equipment are put away. Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that good fortune will be swept away. After New Year's Day， the floors may be swept. At no time should the rubbish in the corners be trampled upon.
In sweeping，there is a superstition that if you sweep the dust and dirt out of your house by the front entrance is to sweep away the good fortune of the family；it must always be swept inwards and then carried out，then no harm will follow. All dirt and rubbish must be taken out the back door.
Shooting off Fire
Shooting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old year and welcoming in the new. On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve， every door in the house，and even windows， have to be open to allow the old year to go out.
Lend Nothing
Nothing should be lent on New Year's Day，as anyone who does so will be lending all the year. All debts have to be paid by New Year's Eve.
Mind Your Language
Everyone should refrain from using foul language and bad or unlucky words. Negative terms and the word "four"， or "si" in Chinese which sounds like the word for death，are not to be uttered.Death and dying are never mentioned and ghost stories are totally taboo.
Haircut Early, No Washing
Hair must be cleaned and set prior to the holiday，for to do so during the New Year season would invite financial ruin. On New Year's Day，hair should not be washed because it would mean washing away good luck for the New Year.
Handle with Care
Care must be taken not to break any dishes or other things on the first day of the year.
No Sharp Ends
The use of knives and scissors—— indeed any sharp instrument —— is to be avoided，for these things could augur bad luck in the coming year.
Wearing New
Wear brand new clothes —— preferably in red. Children should wear new clothes and new shoes. Red is considered a bright，happy color，sure to bring the wearer a sunny and bright future. It is believed that appearance and attitude during New Year's sets the tone for the rest of the year.
Happy New Year to Everyone here!!!
Activity/Labor
You must learn to translate wisdom and strong feelings into labor.
The miracle of the seed and the soil is not available by affirmation; it is only available by labor.
Make rest a necessity, not an objective. Only rest long enough to gather strength.
Without constant activity, the threats of life will soon overwhelm the values.
The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch.
For every promise, there is a price to pay.
By: Jim Rohn
The miracle of the seed and the soil is not available by affirmation; it is only available by labor.
Make rest a necessity, not an objective. Only rest long enough to gather strength.
Without constant activity, the threats of life will soon overwhelm the values.
The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch.
For every promise, there is a price to pay.
By: Jim Rohn
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Personal Responsibility
Don't become a victim of yourself. Forget about the thief waiting in the alley; what about the thief in your mind?
It is not about what happens that determines the major part of your future. What happens, happens to us all. It is what you do about what happens that counts.
You say, "The country is messed up." That's like cursing the soil and the seed and the sunshine and the rain, which is all you've got. Don't curse all you've got. When you get your own planet, You can rearrange this whole deal. This one you've got to take like it comes.
Walk away from the 97% crowd. Don't use their excuses. Take charge of your own life.
By: Jim Rohn
It is not about what happens that determines the major part of your future. What happens, happens to us all. It is what you do about what happens that counts.
You say, "The country is messed up." That's like cursing the soil and the seed and the sunshine and the rain, which is all you've got. Don't curse all you've got. When you get your own planet, You can rearrange this whole deal. This one you've got to take like it comes.
Walk away from the 97% crowd. Don't use their excuses. Take charge of your own life.
By: Jim Rohn
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Making oF History
Few will have the greatness to bend history it self; but each
of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in
the total of all those acts will be written the history of this
generation.
of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in
the total of all those acts will be written the history of this
generation.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Forewarned is forearmed....
Ladies, pls be alert & cautious at all times!
Dear all,
You must have wondered why I asked of Carrie's help to send the following message to all of
you. Please take serious note in what I am going to tell you here. I would say that yesterday was
a lucky day to me, if not, I wouldn't be here alive to send this email out to you or to celebrate CNY
open house to some of you who will be coming tonight.
I went to One Utama Shopping Mall yesterday after Tesco. Time was around 1pm. I parked my
car at the old wing, B1 level near the Arena food court. I did a reverse parking and my car was
indeed very near to the food court entrance. Those shoppers who went in and out can see me in
full view. Exact parking location was D4, in 3rd or 4th plot where the car turn in. It was indeed
very close to the entrance.
As I came down from my car, I saw these 2 malay young adults walked towards me. I did not
bothered at all cos I thought they were shoppers who want to collect their cars. I then went to the
trunk to check on a bottle of clorox i bought in Tesco cos I was afraid the liquid may be spilt
during the driving. It only took me a few second to put up the clorox bottle and then I closed the
trunk, I had not locked the car yet. Suddenly the 2 malay came very near me and took out a 1
foot long parang and pointed at me. I gave them my handbag. But that was not enough, they
asked me to unlock the car and wanted me to go inside the car. They said "jangan bising, masuk
kereta, cepat."
At that point I was struggling, the car was actually still unlock. They commanded me a few times
to unlock the car, so in the moment of confusion, I pressed the button and I actually locked the
car. They repeated their sentence asking me to unlock the car, and one of the Malay with
parang was pushing towards the driver side. In panic, I pressed the remote, this time the car was
unlocked. The malay with parang then openned the car door trying to push me in. I looked at the
situation, due the driver's side car door was openned and there was another car parked beside
my car, I only had a very narrow path to escape. Worse of all, I was afriad that half of my body
might bang the car door and instead of running forward and out i would actually be pushed back
to the robbers who stood beside me.
I prayed very hard in my heart. Canny Ong's case came into my mind. I can't go inside the car, I
kept telling myself, that was the worst thing to do. I prayed and prayed then I looked at the robber
with parang, I noticed that he was looking down somewhere, the other robber was standing next
to him. I saw the narrow path, I knew I must somehow get myself out of the path. In a split
second, I seized the opportunity and run, thank God, somehow I managed to squeezed thru the
gap and run out towards the crowd. I did not know how I did it.
Many people saw what happened to me. There was a lady grabbed me and tried to clamed me
down. I do not blame those people for not doing enough to help me cos everyone was in panic
and with a parang the robber can harm me in situation like that.
My husband and I then went to lodge report, I then asked of Carrie's help to sent the following
email first cos I did not know when I would be finishing lodging the reports with the relevant
authorities. And some of you may be on leave today so you won't be able to reach me via
handphone. All my money, mobile, credit cards etc in the bag were gone but my house keys
which attached to the car key were still tightly clinched in my hand (this was another fortunate
thing). I was still badly shaken inside even now. We reached home around 6.30pm after lodging
all necessary reports with Jusco Management and the Police.
Last night, we managed to talk to those top guns in the corporation and today we went into One
Utama Jusco management office to view the CCTV. We all are in this together, we are trying to
help out each other. Together with One Utama and Jusco management, we have formed a task
force to look into this serious case of robbing and kidnapping. Our main purpose is to make the
shopping mall safer to all the shoppers like you and me in the future. What have happened was
luckily not worse than what it can be...with all the "if"s... Inspector Zulmairi from Mutiara
Damansara told us that he has been handling One Utama Shopping Mall cases for long time and
this was the first time he came across such serious case.
Please be extra careful and taking extra precautious wherever you are. I prayed that God keep
us safe under His wings. I actually prayed on the breakfast table that morning asking for God's
protection from danger, harm and accident. God was listening.
To all of you who will be out with family and friends celebrating CNY or birthdays or gathering,
please watch out for each other. God bless you all.
P/S: Do not spread news and tell people not to go One Utama cos that was not my intention and
spreading news like this will not help the situation. We will work together with the corporation to
push the security level to a higher notch. Prevention and tighter security measurement are what
we are after for. We do not want this to happen to any of you or your family member. I
am fortunate enough to be out of the situation, next victim may not be so lucky
Dear all,
You must have wondered why I asked of Carrie's help to send the following message to all of
you. Please take serious note in what I am going to tell you here. I would say that yesterday was
a lucky day to me, if not, I wouldn't be here alive to send this email out to you or to celebrate CNY
open house to some of you who will be coming tonight.
I went to One Utama Shopping Mall yesterday after Tesco. Time was around 1pm. I parked my
car at the old wing, B1 level near the Arena food court. I did a reverse parking and my car was
indeed very near to the food court entrance. Those shoppers who went in and out can see me in
full view. Exact parking location was D4, in 3rd or 4th plot where the car turn in. It was indeed
very close to the entrance.
As I came down from my car, I saw these 2 malay young adults walked towards me. I did not
bothered at all cos I thought they were shoppers who want to collect their cars. I then went to the
trunk to check on a bottle of clorox i bought in Tesco cos I was afraid the liquid may be spilt
during the driving. It only took me a few second to put up the clorox bottle and then I closed the
trunk, I had not locked the car yet. Suddenly the 2 malay came very near me and took out a 1
foot long parang and pointed at me. I gave them my handbag. But that was not enough, they
asked me to unlock the car and wanted me to go inside the car. They said "jangan bising, masuk
kereta, cepat."
At that point I was struggling, the car was actually still unlock. They commanded me a few times
to unlock the car, so in the moment of confusion, I pressed the button and I actually locked the
car. They repeated their sentence asking me to unlock the car, and one of the Malay with
parang was pushing towards the driver side. In panic, I pressed the remote, this time the car was
unlocked. The malay with parang then openned the car door trying to push me in. I looked at the
situation, due the driver's side car door was openned and there was another car parked beside
my car, I only had a very narrow path to escape. Worse of all, I was afriad that half of my body
might bang the car door and instead of running forward and out i would actually be pushed back
to the robbers who stood beside me.
I prayed very hard in my heart. Canny Ong's case came into my mind. I can't go inside the car, I
kept telling myself, that was the worst thing to do. I prayed and prayed then I looked at the robber
with parang, I noticed that he was looking down somewhere, the other robber was standing next
to him. I saw the narrow path, I knew I must somehow get myself out of the path. In a split
second, I seized the opportunity and run, thank God, somehow I managed to squeezed thru the
gap and run out towards the crowd. I did not know how I did it.
Many people saw what happened to me. There was a lady grabbed me and tried to clamed me
down. I do not blame those people for not doing enough to help me cos everyone was in panic
and with a parang the robber can harm me in situation like that.
My husband and I then went to lodge report, I then asked of Carrie's help to sent the following
email first cos I did not know when I would be finishing lodging the reports with the relevant
authorities. And some of you may be on leave today so you won't be able to reach me via
handphone. All my money, mobile, credit cards etc in the bag were gone but my house keys
which attached to the car key were still tightly clinched in my hand (this was another fortunate
thing). I was still badly shaken inside even now. We reached home around 6.30pm after lodging
all necessary reports with Jusco Management and the Police.
Last night, we managed to talk to those top guns in the corporation and today we went into One
Utama Jusco management office to view the CCTV. We all are in this together, we are trying to
help out each other. Together with One Utama and Jusco management, we have formed a task
force to look into this serious case of robbing and kidnapping. Our main purpose is to make the
shopping mall safer to all the shoppers like you and me in the future. What have happened was
luckily not worse than what it can be...with all the "if"s... Inspector Zulmairi from Mutiara
Damansara told us that he has been handling One Utama Shopping Mall cases for long time and
this was the first time he came across such serious case.
Please be extra careful and taking extra precautious wherever you are. I prayed that God keep
us safe under His wings. I actually prayed on the breakfast table that morning asking for God's
protection from danger, harm and accident. God was listening.
To all of you who will be out with family and friends celebrating CNY or birthdays or gathering,
please watch out for each other. God bless you all.
P/S: Do not spread news and tell people not to go One Utama cos that was not my intention and
spreading news like this will not help the situation. We will work together with the corporation to
push the security level to a higher notch. Prevention and tighter security measurement are what
we are after for. We do not want this to happen to any of you or your family member. I
am fortunate enough to be out of the situation, next victim may not be so lucky
Motivation
Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Persevere And Succeed
Be of a good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you preserve; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Don't Hide Confront your Troubles #Motivation
It is no use for one to stand in the shade and complain that the sun does not shine upon him. he must come out resolutely on the hot and dusty field where all are compelled to antagonize with stubborn difficulties, and pertinaciously strive until he conquers, if he would deserve to be crowned.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
A TO Z... FOR LIFE
A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.
E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.
F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.
H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.
K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.
M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.
N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.
O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.
P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.
Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
We Learn By Doing, And Teach By Being.
R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.
S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.
T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.
U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.
V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.
X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.
Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.
Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.
E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.
F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.
H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.
K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.
M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.
N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.
O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.
P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.
Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
We Learn By Doing, And Teach By Being.
R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.
S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.
T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.
U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.
V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.
X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.
Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.
Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
Friday, February 5, 2010
FW: RG09... Phone kidnap scam
I cannot stop myself from sharing this with all of you.
Its all started when I received a call from someone
claiming that he was from Maxis and he asked me to shutdown
my phone for 2 hours for 3g update to take place. As I was
rushing for a meeting, I did not question and shutdown my
cell phone.
After 45 minutes I felt very
suspicious since the caller did not even introduce his name.
I quick ly turned on my cell phone and I received several
calls from my family members and the others were from the
number that had called me earlier - 3954380.
I called my parents and I was shocked that they sounded
very worried asking me whether I am safe. My parents told me
that they had received a call from someone claiming that
they had me with them and asking for money to let me free.
The call was so real and my parents even heard 'my
voice' crying out loud asking for help. My parent was at
the bank waiting for next call to proceed for money
transfer. I told my parents that I am safe and asked them
to lodge a police report.
Right after that I received
another call from the guy asking me to shutdown my cell
phone for another 1 hour which I refused to do and hung up.
They keep calling my cell phone until the battery had r un
down. I myself lodged a police report and I was informed by
the officer that there were many such scams reported.
MOST of the cases
reported that the victim had already transferred the
money! And it is
impossible to get back the money.
Be careful as this kind of scam might happened to any of
us!!! Those guys are so professional and very convincing
during calls. If you are asked to shut down your cell phone
for updates by the service provider, ASK AROUND! Your family
or friends might receive the same call.
Be Safe and Stay Alert!
Please pass around to your
family and friends!
Its all started when I received a call from someone
claiming that he was from Maxis and he asked me to shutdown
my phone for 2 hours for 3g update to take place. As I was
rushing for a meeting, I did not question and shutdown my
cell phone.
After 45 minutes I felt very
suspicious since the caller did not even introduce his name.
I quick ly turned on my cell phone and I received several
calls from my family members and the others were from the
number that had called me earlier - 3954380.
I called my parents and I was shocked that they sounded
very worried asking me whether I am safe. My parents told me
that they had received a call from someone claiming that
they had me with them and asking for money to let me free.
The call was so real and my parents even heard 'my
voice' crying out loud asking for help. My parent was at
the bank waiting for next call to proceed for money
transfer. I told my parents that I am safe and asked them
to lodge a police report.
Right after that I received
another call from the guy asking me to shutdown my cell
phone for another 1 hour which I refused to do and hung up.
They keep calling my cell phone until the battery had r un
down. I myself lodged a police report and I was informed by
the officer that there were many such scams reported.
MOST of the cases
reported that the victim had already transferred the
money! And it is
impossible to get back the money.
Be careful as this kind of scam might happened to any of
us!!! Those guys are so professional and very convincing
during calls. If you are asked to shut down your cell phone
for updates by the service provider, ASK AROUND! Your family
or friends might receive the same call.
Be Safe and Stay Alert!
Please pass around to your
family and friends!
Difficulties Make Me Strong
One day a small opening appeared on cocoon, a man sat and watched one butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force it’s body through a hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared it had gotten as far as it could go no further. So the man decided to help the butterfly, 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 and small, shriveled wrings. 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 his life crawling around wit a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly. 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 was God’s way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly in to 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. We could never fly.
I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong… I asked for wisdom he gave me problems to solve… I asked for prosperity he gave me brain and brawn to work…. I asked for courage and he gave danger to overcome… I asked for love and he gave me troubled people to help…. I asked for favors and god gave me opportunities… I received nothing I wanted and I received everything.
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. We could never fly.
I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong… I asked for wisdom he gave me problems to solve… I asked for prosperity he gave me brain and brawn to work…. I asked for courage and he gave danger to overcome… I asked for love and he gave me troubled people to help…. I asked for favors and god gave me opportunities… I received nothing I wanted and I received everything.
You Are Worth It
Do not undermine your worth
By comparing yourself with others.
It is because we are different
That each of us is special.
Do not set your goals
By what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
Do not take for granted
The things closest to your heart.
Cling to them as you would your life,
For without them, life is meaningless.
Do not let your life
Slip through your fingers
by living neither in the past nor for the future.
By living your life one day at a time,
you live all the days of your life.
Do not give up
when you still have something to hang on
Nothing is really over
until the moment you stop trying.
It is a fragile thread that binds us to each other.
Do not be afraid to encounter risks.
It is by taking chances
that we learn how to be brave.
Do not shut love out of your life
by saying it is impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive
love is to give love;
The fastest way to lose love
is to hold it too tightly.
Do not dismiss your dreams,
To be without dreams
is to be without hope;
To be without hope is to be without purpose.
Do not run through life
so fast that you forget
not only where you have been,
but also where you are going.
Life is not a race,
but a journey to be savored
each step of way.
By comparing yourself with others.
It is because we are different
That each of us is special.
Do not set your goals
By what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
Do not take for granted
The things closest to your heart.
Cling to them as you would your life,
For without them, life is meaningless.
Do not let your life
Slip through your fingers
by living neither in the past nor for the future.
By living your life one day at a time,
you live all the days of your life.
Do not give up
when you still have something to hang on
Nothing is really over
until the moment you stop trying.
It is a fragile thread that binds us to each other.
Do not be afraid to encounter risks.
It is by taking chances
that we learn how to be brave.
Do not shut love out of your life
by saying it is impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive
love is to give love;
The fastest way to lose love
is to hold it too tightly.
Do not dismiss your dreams,
To be without dreams
is to be without hope;
To be without hope is to be without purpose.
Do not run through life
so fast that you forget
not only where you have been,
but also where you are going.
Life is not a race,
but a journey to be savored
each step of way.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Love- Paid In Full
My little girl came to me in the kitchen one evening whilst. I was preparing dinner. She handed me a piece of paper she had been writing on. After drying my hands on the towel, I read it, and this is what it is:
For washing the car …………………………..Rs: 50.00
For making my own bed this week……………Rs: 50.00
Going to the provision shop…………………...Rs: 1.50
Playing with little sister…………………….....Rs: 0.50
Taking out the rubbish………………………...Rs: 1.00
Getting a good report card…………………….Rs: 10.00
And for sweeping the corridor:………………..Rs: 4.00
Total:………………………………………….Rs: 23.00
I looked at her standing and expecting payment. A thousand memories flashed through my mind. So I picked up the pen and turning the paper and turning the paper over, this is what I wrote:
For 9 months I carried you inside me: No charge
For the nights I sat up with you, doctored and prayed for you: no charge
For the toys, food and clothes and wiping your nose: no charge
When you add it all up, the full cost of my love: no charge
Well, when she finished reading she had great big tears in her eyes. She looked at me and said “mummy, I love you.” Then she took the pen back and in great big letters, she wrote …….. “PAID IN FULL”.
Though you know Christ , you may still be trying to make yourself good enough to God. But rules and rituals have never cleansed people’s hearts. Rules rituals make us ceremonially acceptable. But Christ’s transforms our lives and hearts and makes us clean on the inside. Take another look at Jesus’ death and what it means for you.
For washing the car …………………………..Rs: 50.00
For making my own bed this week……………Rs: 50.00
Going to the provision shop…………………...Rs: 1.50
Playing with little sister…………………….....Rs: 0.50
Taking out the rubbish………………………...Rs: 1.00
Getting a good report card…………………….Rs: 10.00
And for sweeping the corridor:………………..Rs: 4.00
Total:………………………………………….Rs: 23.00
I looked at her standing and expecting payment. A thousand memories flashed through my mind. So I picked up the pen and turning the paper and turning the paper over, this is what I wrote:
For 9 months I carried you inside me: No charge
For the nights I sat up with you, doctored and prayed for you: no charge
For the toys, food and clothes and wiping your nose: no charge
When you add it all up, the full cost of my love: no charge
Well, when she finished reading she had great big tears in her eyes. She looked at me and said “mummy, I love you.” Then she took the pen back and in great big letters, she wrote …….. “PAID IN FULL”.
Though you know Christ , you may still be trying to make yourself good enough to God. But rules and rituals have never cleansed people’s hearts. Rules rituals make us ceremonially acceptable. But Christ’s transforms our lives and hearts and makes us clean on the inside. Take another look at Jesus’ death and what it means for you.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Do you still keep 1-cent coins?
It's time to utilize it!!
Subject: How to prevent mosquitoes laid eggs, cheapest way of preventing survival of mosquitoes.
We cannot stop mosquitoes lay eggs at any stagnant water in drains/ponds or water collected in waste pails, tanks, tins, used tires etc. etc. Of course if you have fish inside the tanks/containers then there should be no problem.
Do you know that there is a very simple and very economical way to destroy the mosquitoes' eggs and not let them hatch into larvae. Very very simple, just put in few 1 cent copper coins into the tanks/containers then it will solve all your problems. Because in accordance to Japanese Research Scientists, they found the mosquito’s eggs will be destroyed by a kind of mineral discharge from the copper. DON'T BELIEVE, Try it by yourself and even the small snails also will not visit the containers (with copper coins) collected with stagnant water. You will observe the water collected in the containers will be very clean and clear.
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Subject: How to prevent mosquitoes laid eggs, cheapest way of preventing survival of mosquitoes.
We cannot stop mosquitoes lay eggs at any stagnant water in drains/ponds or water collected in waste pails, tanks, tins, used tires etc. etc. Of course if you have fish inside the tanks/containers then there should be no problem.
Do you know that there is a very simple and very economical way to destroy the mosquitoes' eggs and not let them hatch into larvae. Very very simple, just put in few 1 cent copper coins into the tanks/containers then it will solve all your problems. Because in accordance to Japanese Research Scientists, they found the mosquito’s eggs will be destroyed by a kind of mineral discharge from the copper. DON'T BELIEVE, Try it by yourself and even the small snails also will not visit the containers (with copper coins) collected with stagnant water. You will observe the water collected in the containers will be very clean and clear.
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Giving and Sharing
Jagdev Kaur is nice woman. She loves her two little boys, Sukhdev and Baldev clearly. They are eight years old. One day, she gave them an apple each. They were big, red, juicy apples. The boys took the apples in their lunch box to school. During Recess, Sukhdev sold his apple for two rupees. He wanted to make money. He sold to his rich friend Monty. Monty loves eating. He gave the money and grabbed the apple. Baldev felt pity for the poor boy in old ragged clothes, sitting at the school gate. He had nothing to eat. The poor boy ate it hungrily. The next day, the poor boy thanked Baldev for the nice meal he had for that day. He also helped Baldev to carry his school bag. Sukhdev was furious and disappointed. The fat boy had cheated him with a torn piece of two rupees. Sukhdev cried but Baldev was happy to have a new friend.
Do you believe that the love of money is first step toward all kinds of sin? Some principles to keep away from the love of money. Realize that one day riches will be gone. Be content with what we have. Monitor what we are willing to do to get more money. Love people more than money. Love God’s work more than money. Freely share what you have with others.
Do you believe that the love of money is first step toward all kinds of sin? Some principles to keep away from the love of money. Realize that one day riches will be gone. Be content with what we have. Monitor what we are willing to do to get more money. Love people more than money. Love God’s work more than money. Freely share what you have with others.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Why did he cry? (A True Story)
A true story that happened in China. A bus full of passengers was traveling on hilly road. Midway through the journey, 3-armed thugs were eyeing the pretty woman bus driver. They forced the bus to stop and wanted to have fun with the driver! The woman driver naturally shouted for help, but all the rest of the passengers just kept quiet. Then a weakly looking middle-aged man came forth to ask the 3 men to stop; but he was instead beaten up.
The man was very angry and appealed loudly to the other passengers to stop this uncivilized act but nobody responded. And the 3 men dragged the driver to the bushes nearby. An hour later, the 3 thugs and the ruffled driver came back to the bus and the driver is ready to drive off again.... "Hey you, get down the bus!" the woman driver shouted to the man who tried to assist her earlier on. The man was bewildered and said: "What's wrong with you? I was trying to save you just now and was I wrong in doing so?" "You save me? What have you done to save me?"
The driver retorted, and a few of the passengers were quietly laughing away. The man was really angry. Even though he did not have the ability to save her, he should not be given this treatment at all. He refused to get down the bus and said; "I paid for the trip and I have the right to remain." The driver put on a grim face and said: "If you don't get down, the bus will not move on." What was unexpected was that the passengers, who were oblivious to the barbaric act of the thugs just now, suddenly woke up and in a concerted effort asked the man to get down the bus saying:
"You might as well get off the bus, we have things to attend to and cannot afford anymore delays!"
A few stronger passengers were indeed trying to drag the man down the bus. The 3 thugs were smiling knowingly at each other and commented: "We must have done a great job to the lady!" After much ado, the man's luggage was thrown out the bus window and he was ousted out of the bus. The bus started on its journey again. The driver straightened up her hair and turned the radio to full volume. The bus was reaching the hilltop and will go downhill after a turn. The right side of the bus was facing an unfathomable cliff. The speed of the bus increased gradually. The driver's face was very calm with both hands on the steering wheel. Tears started to swell in her eyes. One of the thugs realized something amiss and said to the driver: "Drive slowly, what are you trying to do?" The driver said nothing, but the bus traveled faster and faster. The thug tried to grap hold of the steering wheel, but the bus shoot towards the cliff like an arrow leaving the bow.
The next day, the local paper reported a tragic accident at the 'Tiger Taming Hill' region. A medium sized bus fell through the cliff and the driver and the 13 passengers were all killed. The man who was chased down the bus saw the paper and cried. Nobody knew what was he crying about and why he cried!
You know why he cried?
If you were in the bus, would you stand up like the man did?
We need people like him to create and sustain a normal society!
When we treat others with our hearts; we will receive warmth and love from people!
It is a very tragic story. What will you do if you are the bus driver?
Life driven by anger is no life.
The man was very angry and appealed loudly to the other passengers to stop this uncivilized act but nobody responded. And the 3 men dragged the driver to the bushes nearby. An hour later, the 3 thugs and the ruffled driver came back to the bus and the driver is ready to drive off again.... "Hey you, get down the bus!" the woman driver shouted to the man who tried to assist her earlier on. The man was bewildered and said: "What's wrong with you? I was trying to save you just now and was I wrong in doing so?" "You save me? What have you done to save me?"
The driver retorted, and a few of the passengers were quietly laughing away. The man was really angry. Even though he did not have the ability to save her, he should not be given this treatment at all. He refused to get down the bus and said; "I paid for the trip and I have the right to remain." The driver put on a grim face and said: "If you don't get down, the bus will not move on." What was unexpected was that the passengers, who were oblivious to the barbaric act of the thugs just now, suddenly woke up and in a concerted effort asked the man to get down the bus saying:
"You might as well get off the bus, we have things to attend to and cannot afford anymore delays!"
A few stronger passengers were indeed trying to drag the man down the bus. The 3 thugs were smiling knowingly at each other and commented: "We must have done a great job to the lady!" After much ado, the man's luggage was thrown out the bus window and he was ousted out of the bus. The bus started on its journey again. The driver straightened up her hair and turned the radio to full volume. The bus was reaching the hilltop and will go downhill after a turn. The right side of the bus was facing an unfathomable cliff. The speed of the bus increased gradually. The driver's face was very calm with both hands on the steering wheel. Tears started to swell in her eyes. One of the thugs realized something amiss and said to the driver: "Drive slowly, what are you trying to do?" The driver said nothing, but the bus traveled faster and faster. The thug tried to grap hold of the steering wheel, but the bus shoot towards the cliff like an arrow leaving the bow.
The next day, the local paper reported a tragic accident at the 'Tiger Taming Hill' region. A medium sized bus fell through the cliff and the driver and the 13 passengers were all killed. The man who was chased down the bus saw the paper and cried. Nobody knew what was he crying about and why he cried!
You know why he cried?
If you were in the bus, would you stand up like the man did?
We need people like him to create and sustain a normal society!
When we treat others with our hearts; we will receive warmth and love from people!
It is a very tragic story. What will you do if you are the bus driver?
Life driven by anger is no life.
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