Inspirational Stories

Easy v/s Difficult

2012-01-27T08:20:00.002+05:30

Easy v/s Difficult

Happy Republic Day

2012-01-26T07:34:00.002+05:30

One Nation, One Vision, One Identity

“No Nation is Perfect,

it needs to be made perfect.”

Meri Pehchaan Mera India

Happy Republic Day.

REAL VERSUS FAKE EMPEROR

2012-01-25T07:09:00.002+05:30

This is the life history of an Emperor who lived about 600 years back. His name was Ibrahim Adham, and he was the ruler of Bukhara, now part of Uzbekistan. He was a wonderful monarch, greatly loved by his people. But his greatness also made him ask basic questions about life, many of them the same that had troubled many a seeker. Sitting on his throne, he often used to ponder over questions of deep philosophy, such as:

" What is life? Why are we here? Is there a God, and if so why is He hidden from us?"..et al.

One day when he was so engaged in introspection, he heard a noise on his terrace. When he went to investigate upstairs, he was astonished to find a herdsman with a stick searching for something all over the terrace.

"Who are you, and how did you get to this place outwitting all my palace guards?" the emperor asked.

"I am just an ordinary farmer who has lost his camel, and I have come here looking for it", replied the herdsman.

The king was even more astounded: "What? You lost your camel, and you managed to enter the palace and get to this most guarded part of it in the hope of locating it? But tell me, is it not very foolish of you to be looking for a lost camel in such a place? Whoever heard of a camel straying onto the terrace of a palace, that too one guarded by hundreds of soldiers?".

The herdsman calmly replied: " No more foolish than looking for an answer to life's basic questions while sitting on a golden throne", and vanished into thin air!

This encounter shook Ibrahim Adham to the core, and he immediately left his throne in search of the Truth. He traveled as a mendicant from place to place, until finally he heard that a great mystic named Kabir lived on the banks of the river Gangaa in Varaanasi in what was then known as Hindostan, and so made his way there (these days when we need planes and trains to go from place to place, it is so difficult to believe how easily people criss-crossed continents before these inventions were made! Why? our own avataara-purusha Adi Sankara before he was 32 had covered the length and breadth of our vast nation!).

Kabir was a weaver by profession, and lived a hand-to-mouth existence off his daily earning as a weaver. He had an ashram where his disciples lived with and learnt from him. Many of the disciples were extremely rich, but he would take not a penny from any of them to feed himself or his family, consisting of his wife Loi, his son Kamal and daughter Kamali.

When Ibrahim Adham reached the door of the ashram and knocked, Kabir opened the door and asked. " Yes, what do you want?.

"Sir," replied Ibrahim Adham, bowing with respect," I have heard that you teach the Truth here, and I have come a long way to learn it. I will be ever grateful if you can take me into your ashram and teach me."

"Who are you?, asked Kabir.

"I am, actually, the Emperor of Bukhara, but I have given up my throne in order to search for the Truth.", replied Ibrahim.

"Sorry," said Kabir," I have no room for emperors here,." and closed the door.

Ibrahim then ruminated over what had happened, and what he had said. He then knocked again, re-introduced himself as Ibrahim rather than as Emperor, and was let in, on condition that he would do the job of the scavenger at the ashram.

And so for years Ibrahim was the dutiful scavenger at Kabir's ashram – sweeping and swabbing the floors, cleaning out the toilets. After six years passed, Kabir's wife Loi requested her husband to bestow the gift of initiation on Ibrahim (initiation I believe is the first step in imparting the deep mysteries of spiritual education).

"No,' answered Kabir, "he is not yet ready. His mind still needs to be cleansed of the impression that he is born to rule over others."

"How can you say that?", asked Loi," it is now six years that he has done all the menial jobs around here, surely that earlier impression has been wiped out."

" All right, carry out the following test." said Kabir. " Collect all the human waste one day, stand on the terrace, and when Ibrahim is passing by downstairs, throw it on him, hide yourself, and come and report to me what he says."

Loi did as instructed, and saw Ibrahim's face turn livid at the insult. He looked up and around, and not finding anyone, muttered to himself, "If only this was Bukhara, I would have given this person what he deserves."

Loi went and faithfully reported this to Kabir, who remarked," See, this is what I meant. He needs to cleanse his mind further."

Another six years passed, and one day Kabir called Loi and asked her to repeat what she had done to Ibrahim. This time Ibrahim said .with gratitude written all over his face," I do not know who did this, but I am really thankful to whoever has done it, for it helps me know my real status."

Kabir knew that by then Ibrahim had done the required purification of the mind needed before initiation can be bestowed. Ibrahim was therefore initiated into the spiritual mysteries, and turned out to be one of Kabir's best disciples. Before long he had reached the ultimate in the ladder of spiritual progress – attainment of one-ness with the Supreme.

Kabir then sent him back to Bukhara, where he was living the life of an ordinary man when one day his former Commander-in-Chief spotted him lying on the banks of a famous river. The Commander-in-Chief implored Ibrahim to come back to the capital and sit on the throne again, adding, "we in the army are ever ready to carry out every single one of your orders".

"Don't promise what you cannot fulfill," said Ibrahim. This statement hurt the Commander-in-Chief very much, for he thought Ibrahim was questioning his loyalty, and so he replied," Sir, please command, and your wish shall be instantly fulfilled." ( See what I meant my fauji connexion?)

Ibrahim then took a small pin, and threw it into the flowing waters of the river. "All right, then, retrieve that pin for me," he told the Commander.

The river was a deep one, the water was flowing very fast, and the pin had obviously sunk to the bottom. To retrieve that very pin was humanly impossible, and the Commander knew it.

"You want a pin, Sir – I will get you a thousand pins exactly the same as the one you threw," he offered.

"No, no, I do not want anything other than that very pin. You said my wish will be your command, so get me that pin." said Ibrahim.

The Commander was crest fallen, and protested, "Sir, you are asking for something that even an army of brigades of brave soldiers cannot accomplish. God alone knows how far that particular pin has been swept by the swirling waters of the river, which is so deep that diving to its bottom will require great talent and courage. Even if a thousand soldiers were to do that and search all over the riverbed, it is unlikely they will be able to locate and retrieve that very pin."

"Okay, then, watch," said Ibrahim, and 'applied his attention' – a term used by the mystics (I am told) to refer to the high levels of mental concentration that the higher forms of yoga give them access to. On his so doing, a fish dived into the river, picked up that very pin from its bed, swam to the shore with it, then walked on the beach, deposited the pin at Ibrahim's feet, walked back to the river, and went back into the waters.

The Commander-in-Chief stared in total disbelief at what he was witnessing.

"What I have learnt at the feet of Kabir," Ibrahim explained to him," is that those we call Emperor in this world are fake Emperors, in fact, are impostors. The world does not operate at their command, as we mistakenly believe, but they who operate at the command of their selfish egos. They are slaves of the first order, not emperors. The only way to become an emperor – a real emperor, who has mastered the Laws that govern this universe - is to learn to still one's mind, for which the pre-requisite is to get over our ego-centric preoccupations. That is why Kabir insisted that I spend years as a scavenger in his ashram. It was a preliminary training to the secrets of the inner worlds that lie within each of us. Anyone who is willing to let go the ego can get trained in this wonderful Science of the Soul, which makes us real Emperors, for then we are one with the Supreme Power."

The Commander-in-Chief realized that Ibrahim had become a Saint, one who had achieved Godhood, and fell at his feet.

Face the storms with a SMILE!!!

2012-01-24T21:14:00.000+05:30

The story is so positive - It’s nice to read and follow.

A little girl walked to and from school daily. Though the weather thatmorning was questionable and clouds were forming, she made her daily trek tothe elementary school.

As the afternoon progressed, the winds whipped up, along with thunder andlightning. The mother of the little girl felt concerned that her daughter wouldbe frightened as she walked home from school and she herself feared that theelectrical storm might harm her child. Following the roar of thunder,lightning, like a flaming word, would cut through the sky.

Full of concern, the mother quickly got into her car and drove along theroute to her child's school. As she did so, she saw her little girl walkingalong, but at each flash of lightning, the child would stop, look up and smile.Another and another were to follow quickly and with each, the little girl wouldlook at the streak of light and smile.

When the mother's car drove up beside the child, she lowered the windowand called to her, "What are you doing? Why do you keep stopping?" Thechild answered, "I am trying to look pretty, God keeps taking mypicture"

The Moral of the story is…

"Face the storms that come your way and don'tforget to SMILE!”

Now Smile...... And pass it along to brighten someone else's day because Iknow you have SMILED!!!

Fireman

2012-01-22T19:40:00.001+05:30

In Phoenix , Arizona, a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.

Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up and fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible.

The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dream to come true.

She took her son's hand and asked, Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be once you grew up ?

Did you ever dream and wish what you would do with your life ?'

Mommy, 'I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up.'

Mom smiled back and said, 'Let's see if we can make your wish come true.'

Later that day she went to her local fire Department in Phoenix , Arizona , where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix .

She explained her son's final wish and asked if it might be possible to give her 6 year-old son a ride around the block on a fire engine.

Fireman Bob said, 'Look, we can do better than that. If you'll have your son ready at seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make him an honorary Fireman for the whole day. He can come down to the fire station, eat with us, go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards !

And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy one with the emblem of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots.'

'They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix , so we can get them fast.'

Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed him in his uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed to the waiting hook and ladder truck.

Billy got to sit on the back of the truck and help steer it back to the fire station. He was in heaven.

There were three fire calls in Phoenix that day and Billy got to go out on all three calls.

He rode in the different fire engines, the Paramedic's' van, and even the fire chief's car. He was also videotaped for the local news program.

Having his dream come true, with all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible.

One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone, began to call the family members to the hospital.

Then she remembered the day Billy had spent as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and asked if it would be possible to send a fireman in uniform to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition.

The chief replied, 'We can do better than that. We'll be there in five minutes. Will you please do me a favor ?

When you hear the sirens screaming and see the lights flashing, will you announce over the PA system that there is not a fire? 'It's the department coming to see one of its finest members one more time. And will you open the window to his room?

About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window --------

16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room!

With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him.

With his dying breath, Billy looked up at the fire chief and said, 'Chief, am I really a fireman now?'

'Billy, you are, and The Head Chief, Jesus, is holding your hand,' the chief said.

With those words, Billy smiled and said, 'I know, He's been holding my hand all day, and the angels have been singing.'

He closed his eyes one last time.

CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE

2012-01-22T08:10:00.002+05:30

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When students were asked to walk on a log of wood kept on the ground, they had no problem doing so and in fact, found it very funny. However, when the same was kept 15 feet over the ground between two trees, a component in them was introduced – FEAR.

Initially, a few daredevils tried to walk and succeeded – of-course with the help of a rope tied over their head, which helped them to get the secure feeling. Some just wouldn’t budge.

On the surface, courage may look cool and easy and certain, but underneath, it's more likely to be hot, uncertain, uneasy, messy. People often say, "I thought I was nuts" or "People thought I was crazy" or "It made no sense." But I did it anyway.

Then, after a class on blasting inhibitions and showing them how safe it really was, everyone was able to go through.

They had learnt the art of shattering their FEAR. They experienced a new feeling – FEAR as an ‘energizer’ – not as a ‘paralyzer’.

And then, later on they said - they were shy or timid or cowardly. "But I did it anyway."

When it comes to courage, confidence is not the absence of uncertainty, doubt, fear, timidity, or shyness, but rather the willingness to act in spite of them.

Confidence in a courageous moment is not always what it seems to be. While some people exude a ballistic kind of confidence and others a calm confidence, timid and shy were words we hear frequently.

So let us all experience this new feeling – FEAR not as a ‘paralyzer’ but a “ENERGIZER”

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YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!

2012-01-21T17:02:00.003+05:30

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YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!

A son and his father were walking on the mountains.

Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"

He receives the answer: "Who are you?"

Then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"

The voice answers: "I admire you!"

Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"

He receives the answer: "Coward!"

He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"

The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."

Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"

The voice answers: "You are a champion!"

The boy is surprised, but does not understand. Then the father explains:

"People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do.

Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.

This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life.

" Life will give you back everything you have given to it."

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Death Fear of All...

2012-01-19T19:03:00.002+05:30

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During the days of "Gautam Buddha" one young boy was addicted to bad habits and would behave very rudely with one and all. He began being looked upon as a criminal because of his anti social activities.

His mother tried her best to try and reform him, but could not succeed. Finally she decided to take her son to "Gautam Buddha" to seek his blessings. With great difficulty she convinced her son to meet "Buddha".

Both of them went to forest where Buddha was sitting under a tree doing meditation. The mother fell at his feet and began crying.

Buddha" asked her " Why are you crying?"

The mother said “My son is going on the road to self destruction and on the way to becoming a hardened criminal”. Please do something. Buddha looked at her son and said that it was too late now and that this young man was going to die in one day". Saying so, Buddha left the place.

Both mother and son were shocked to hear that and returned home feeling very low and depressed indeed and with neither being able to sleep that whole night with the fear of death hanging above them like the proverbial “Sword of Damocles”.

23 hours went by, with just one hour left in the boy’s life, when they were paid a visit by Buddha.

Buddha asked the young boy "Have you indulged in any cheating /criminal activity/theft during these 23 hours ?"

The young man said "No"

"Did you tell lies?"Again the young man replied in the negative.

Buddha asked "What you did these 23 hours then? "

The young boy said "Since death is fast approaching me, I have been regretting all the sins that I have committed and have come to realize how I wasted my valuable life.I guess this realization has come to me way too late for me to do anything about it."

Buddha said " Don't worry. Your death is not about to happen now, it has been postponed. Spend the rest of your life in as meaningful and fulfilling a manner as possible and be kind to the others."

Moral of the Story:

Death is certain to all of us. It may come at any moment,in any shape and for any reason. Let us live with human values doing good things and being helpful to others.

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Righteousness in the heart

2012-01-19T07:30:00.000+05:30

If there is righteousness in the heart,
there will be beauty in the character.

If there is beauty in the character,

there will be harmony in the home.

If there is harmony in the home,

there will be order in the nation.

Where there is order in the nation,

there will be peace in the world.

Precious Thoughts...

2012-01-19T07:11:00.002+05:30

The greatest handicap- Fear

The best day- Today

Hardest thing to do- To begin

Easiest thing to do- Finding faults

Most useless asset- Pride

Most useful asset- Humility

Most disagreeable person- The complainer

Great need- Common sense

Meanest feeling- Regret at another's success

Best gift- Forgiveness

The hardest & most painful to accept- Defeat

The greatest knowledge- Experience

The greatest thing- LOVE

The greatest success in the world- Peace of Mind

Where Is God ???

2012-01-19T06:51:00.001+05:30

Two little boys, ages 8 and 10, are excessively mischievous.

They are always getting into trouble and their parents know all about it. If any mischief occurs in their town, the two boys are probably involved.

The boys' mother heard that a preacher in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The preacher agreed, but he asked to see them individually.

So the mother sent the 8 year old first, in the morning, with the older boy to see the preacher in the afternoon.

The preacher, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, "Do you know where God is, son?"

The boy's mouth dropped open, but he made no response, sitting there wide- eyed with his mouth hanging open.

So the preacher repeated the question in an even sterner tone, "Where is God?!"

Again, the boy made no attempt to answer. The preacher raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face and bellowed, "Where is God?!"

The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him.

When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, "What happened?"

The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, "We are in BIG trouble this time.
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GOD is missing, and they think we did it! !!!!

The missing watch

2012-01-18T17:55:00.003+05:30

The missing watch

There once was a farmer who discovered that he had lost his watch in the barn.
It was no ordinary watch because it had sentimental value for him. After searching high and low among the hay for a long while; he gave up and enlisted the help of a group of children playing outside the barn.

He promised them that the person who found it would be rewarded.

Hearing this, the children hurried inside the barn, went through and around the entire stack of hay but still could not find the watch. Just when the farmer was about to give up looking for his watch, a little boy went up to him and asked to be given another chance.

The farmer looked at him and thought, "Why not? After all, this kid looks sincere enough."

So the farmer sent the little boy back in the barn. After a while the little boy came out with the watch in his hand! The farmer was both happy and surprised and so he asked the boy how he succeeded where the rest had failed.

The boy replied, "I did nothing but sit on the ground and listen. In the silence, I heard the ticking of the watch and just looked for it in that direction."

Moral: A peaceful mind can think better than a worked up mind.

Allow a few minutes of silence to your mind every day, and see, how sharply it helps you to set your life the way you expect it to be...!

TRUTH ABOUT FAILURE

2012-01-17T08:03:00.004+05:30

Failure doesn't mean you are a failure...
it does mean you haven't succeeded yet

Failure doesn't mean you have accomplished nothing... it does mean you have learned something

Failure doesn't mean you have been a fool...
it does mean you had a lot of faith

Failure doesn't mean you have been disgraced...
it does mean you were willing to try

Failure doesn't mean you don't have it...
it does mean you have to do something in a different way

Failure doesn't mean you are inferior...
it does mean you are not perfect

Failure doesn't mean you've wasted your life...

it does mean you've got a reason to start afresh

Failure doesn't mean you should give up...
it does mean you should try harder

Failure doesn't mean you'll never make it...
it does mean it will take a little longer

Sense of a Goose

2011-09-29T23:43:00.001+05:30

Sense of a Goose

Next Autumn, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying in a “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily, because they are travelling on the thrust of one another.

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.

If we have the sense of a goose, we will stay in formation with those people who are heading the same way we are.

When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point.

It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with people or with geese flying south.

Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

What message do we give when we honk from behind?

Finally – and this is important – when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of the formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies; and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their own group.

If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.

Give time to our family

2011-09-29T23:40:00.000+05:30

Father was a hardworking man who delivered bread as a living to support his wife and three children. He spent all his evenings after work attending classes, hoping to improve himself so that he could one day find a better paying job. Except for Sundays, Father hardly ate a meal together with his family. He worked and studied very hard because he wanted to provide his family with the best money could buy.

Whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often yearned to spend more time with his family.

The day came when the examination results were announced. To his joy, Father passed, and with distinctions too! Soon after, he was offered a good job as a senior supervisor which paid handsomely.

Like a dream come true, Father could now afford to provide his family with life’s little luxuries like nice clothing, fine food and vacation abroad.

However, the family still did not get to see father for most of the week. He continued to work very hard, hoping to be promoted to the position of manager. In fact, to make himself a worthily candidate for the promotion, he enrolled for another course in the open university.

Again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often yearned to spend more time with his family.

Father’s hard work paid off and he was promoted. Jubilantly, he decided to hire a maid to relieve his wife from her domestic tasks. He also felt that their three-room flat was no longer big enough, it would be nice for his family to be ablt to enjoy the facilities and comfort of a condominium. Having experienced the rewards of his hard work many times before, Father resolved to further his studies and work at being promoted again. The family still did not get to see much of him. In fact, sometimes Father had to work on Sundays entertaining clients. Again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. But he often yearned to spend more time with his family.

As expected, Father’s hard work paid off again and he bought a beautiful condominium overlooking the coast of Singapore. On the first Sunday evening at their new home, Father declared to his family that he decided not to take anymore courses or pursue any more promotions. From then on he was going to devote more time to his family.

Father did not wake up the next day.

Suno Suno Aye Dunyawalo pt4

2011-09-29T22:57:00.000+05:30

Suno Suno Aye Dunyawalo pt3

2011-09-29T22:54:00.000+05:30

Suno Suno Aye Dunyawalo pt2

2011-09-29T22:51:00.002+05:30

Suno Suno Aye Dunyawalo pt1

2011-09-29T22:48:00.000+05:30

Power of Human Expression - AirTel- AR Rahman

2009-11-19T06:59:00.003+05:30

Yet another Gem...

212 Degrees - 1 extra degree makes all the difference!

2009-11-19T06:41:00.001+05:30

Bharti Airtel new ad very inspiring...

2009-11-16T10:38:00.002+05:30

A very inspiring ad...
Every Indian will be proud after watching this ad.
Aired by Bhrati Airtel: one of leading cellular service providers of India...
Its really a superb one... Proud Indian...

Lets make it better by A R Rahman

2009-10-19T14:41:00.002+05:30

A lovely Song by A R Rahman(God Of Music)
For the heart breaking Event called the Tsunami.
He is The Best ever...See It..Spread It....
Love Each other...Care For Human...

Jiya Se Jiya from AR Rahman's New Album Connections

2009-10-18T13:58:00.001+05:30

The film is inspired by Juan Mann's Free Hugs campaign,
and shot across the major cities of India with real people.
Nothing was staged except the filming with AR Rahman.

Kids can make a different! Clipped from Pay it Forward

2009-10-15T17:21:00.002+05:30

We always fill our kids with entertainments and such, when was the last time you entrust your kids with some real responsibilities? The first thing that kids need to change the world is not grantee of success, it is the believe of possibility and your encouragement.

Whats Your Passion? Keep Swinging...

2009-10-10T08:04:00.001+05:30

A Must see video... Incredible inspiration...
What is your true authentic swing (passion)?
Has the world robbed you of it?
Have you forgotten what it was like?
Keep swinging that club...

The Last Lecture..., Dr Randy Pausch Inspirational Speech

2009-10-08T08:55:00.000+05:30

One of the best Inspirational Speech I have come across till date...
Must view this...
Dr. Randy Pausch Inspirational Speech The Last Lecture.
Dr. Pausch Passed Away On July 25, 2008

Making a Difference...

2009-10-03T18:21:00.001+05:30

Making a Difference

To me this is about the small things in life we sometimes overlook because we are too busy or just don't think they are important, but sometimes somethings that are small & not important to us can be life or death to someone else.

Best Scenes of Lage Raho Munna bhai

2009-10-02T19:30:00.003+05:30

Very Inspirational and motivational scene for every human being in this beautiful whole world

Picture in my wallet...

2009-09-24T22:23:00.001+05:30

A ticket collector in a train found an old worn out wallet in a compartment full of many people. He looked inside to find the name of its owner. There was no clue. All that there was in it, was some money and a picture of Krishna. He held it up and asked, “Who does this wallet belong to?”

An old man said, “That’s my wallet, please give it to me.” The ticket collector said, “You’ll have to prove that it is yours. Only then I can hand it over to you.” The old man smiled a toothless smile and said. “It has a picture of Krishna in it.” The ticket collector said, “That is no proof; anyone can have a picture of Krishna in his wallet. What is special about that? Why is your picture not there in it?”

The old man took a deep breath and said, “Let me tell you why my picture is not there in it. My father gave this wallet to me when I was in school. I used to get a small sum as pocket money then. I had kept a picture of my parents in it.

When I was a teenager I was greatly enamoured by my good looks. I removed my parent’s picture and put in, one of my own. I loved to see my own face and my thick black hair. Some years later, I got married. My wife was very beautiful and I loved her a lot. I replaced my own picture in this wallet with a picture of her. I spent hours gazing at her pretty face.

When my first child was born, my life started a new chapter. I shortened my working hours, to play with my baby. I went late to work and returned home early too. Obviously, my baby’s picture occupied the prized position in my wallet.”

The old man’s eyes brimmed with tears as he went on. “My parents passed away many years ago. Last year my wife too left her mortal coil. My son; my only son is too busy with his family. He has no time to look after me. All that I had ever held close to my heart is far, far away from my reach now. Now I have put this picture of Krishna in my wallet. It is only now that I have realized that He is the eternal companion. He will never leave me. Alas! If only I had realized this before. If only I had loved the Lord all these years, with the same intensity as I loved my family, I would not have been so lonely today!”

The collector quietly gave the wallet to the old man. When the train stopped at the next station, the ticket collector went to the book stall at the platform and asked the salesman, “Do you have any pictures of God? I need a small one to put in my wallet!”

Rocky Balboa Speech, A lesson from every father to his son

2009-09-17T15:35:00.003+05:30

A talk between father and son...
Rocky talking to his coward son...
Everytime I feel depressed, I watch this scene get some motivation...
that's how winning is done...

Rocky Balboa Speech, A lesson from every father to his son...

The Dance (Handicapped Performers)- Very inspiring

2009-09-11T14:15:00.001+05:30

Both the performers are handicapped...
Just watch the brilliant effort...
Please leave comments...

Prince Dance Group Grand Final Act - India's Got Talent

2009-09-06T17:22:00.005+05:30

Prince Dance Group - Grand Final Act - India's Got Talent
Beautiful piece dance done by them again.

Mind blowing, vibrating, sensational, master piece performance.
Mesmerizing... Simply stunning and awesome...

This act got them the Crown... India's got Talent...
Yes a GROUP of highly TALENTED LABORERS won the title...
Hats of the very motivated, inspired and spirited Group...

Prince Dance Group is the best dance group in India's Got Talent.
This group belongs to the State Orissa, Dist. Ganjam, City Berhampur,
Village Ambapua. They always practice in Gopalpur sea beach,
they remains in unity & they are well mutual understandable.
People from a small city can make India proud,
as real India lies in villages.
Jai Ho Prince Group

India's Got Talent Prince dance group 2nd act

2009-08-31T07:28:00.001+05:30

This is the one of best and beautiful piece of act in the reality show ever.
Mind blowing, vibrating, sensational, master piece performance.
Mesmerizing... Simply stunning and awesome...

Prince Dance Group is the best dance group in India's Got Talent. This group belongs to the State Orissa, Dist. Ganjam, City Berhampur, Village Ambapua. They always practice in Gopalpur sea beach, they remains in unity & they are well mutual understandable. People from a small city can make India proud, as real India lies in villages . Jai Ho Prince Group

Sri Krishna dance (Dus Avtaar,Veerat Roop) by Prince dance group

2009-08-30T12:37:00.002+05:30

Ist Performance by Prince dance group on Colors TV on 27th June'09.
Mind blowing, vibrating, sensational, master piece performance.
Simply stunning and awesome...

Prince Dance Group is the best dance group in India's Got Talent. This group belongs to the State Orissa, Dist. Ganjam, City Berhampur, Village Ambapua. They always practice in Gopalpur sea beach, they remains in unity & they are well mutual understandable. People from a small city can make India proud, as real India lies in villages . Jai Ho Prince Group

Stamps on Mahatma Gandhi

2009-07-21T18:58:00.001+05:30

Many countries have issued lot of stamps on Mahatma Gandhi.

Here are some of such stamps

Surname is a small country in upper part of South America. It issued a stamp on Gandhiji

African Country Uganda also issued two stamps on Gandhiji

Djibouti stamp on Gandhiji

Comores stamp on Gandhiji

Antigua and Barbuda's series of Gandhi stamps

Rare US stamp on Gandhiji

Gandhi Stamp from Sanmarino

Stamp on Mahatma Gandhi issued by Gabon

Stamp issues by UK post on Gandhiji in 1969

This stamp was issued by Russian Postal Department in 1969

This stamp on Mahatma Gandhi was issued by Kazakistan Post in 1995

Indian Stamps on Gandhi ji...

Eagles in Storm

2009-07-19T22:26:00.001+05:30

Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks?

The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring above it.

The eagle does not escape the storm. It simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring the storm.

When the storms of life come upon us - and all of us will experience them - we can rise above them by setting our minds and our belief toward God. The storms do not have to overcome us. We can allow God's power to lift us above them.

God enables us to ride the winds of the storm that bring sickness, tragedy, failure and disappointment in our lives. We can soar above the storm.

Remember, it is not the burdens of life that weigh us down, it is how we handle them.

Children...

2009-07-09T07:55:00.000+05:30

Hilarious... You can't stop smiling... Just have a look...
Helps you reduce your stress...

Hilarious Prank...

2009-07-09T07:48:00.001+05:30

Very funny and another funny prank which makes you light...

Inspirational Movie for Your Success: The Impossible Dream

2009-06-25T09:26:00.002+05:30

How many times have you reached for something, felt it so close and then gave up? How many times have you decided to change your life, but you are still where you were?

Everyone desires success to achieve the impossible dream, but few people actually achieve it. In this very rare and inspiring movie, you'll learn how to go beyond your limits and turn your level of commitment into a "leap of faith" to achieve what is important to you.

Motherhood takes over the killer instinct...

2009-06-19T08:47:00.002+05:30

A female leopard hunts a pregnant female baboon. While the leopard was dragging the baboon, the baboon delivers a baby. Leopard leaves the hunted mother and starts taking care of the newborn baboon...

9 Ways to Face Your Fears

2009-06-15T22:08:00.002+05:30

9 Ways to Face Your Fears

By Therese J. Borchard

Fears are like annoying relatives. You can't avoid them forever, and ignoring them won't make them go away. Come Thanksgiving, they'll plop down right next to you and ask to borrow your fork. So you'd better figure out how to confront the little devils before they eat your dessert too. Here are a few fun ideas for how to tell your fears to hit the bricks.

Begin to face your fears.

Yell at Them

Tell them to go to a place where there are no lemonade stands.

Laugh at Them

A good technique: start with "ha" and end with "hee."

Talk About Them

Preferably to a friend, over a cup of strong coffee.

Scare Them Away

Any mask will do, but any beast or vampire getup is particularly effective.

Dress Them Up

With the right attire and hairdo, you can make anything seem attractive and desirable (to someone else), right?

Harness Them

If they are under your control, you don't have to worry about them.

Interrogate Them

Ask them the hard questions, including: where, what, why, when, and how? Then get a mug shot.

Bully Them

Boss them around like the scary dude in the fifth grade who made you cry. You're bigger than they are --don't let them forget it.

Free Them

Let them go. Tell them to have fun, but not to come back.

Yuvraj's 6 Sixes in an over!!!!!

2009-06-11T10:28:00.002+05:30

World cup T20... South Africa 2007, Yuvraj hits six sixes in an over

I LOVE MANGOES

2009-06-11T08:44:00.000+05:30

I LOVE MANGOES

A religious congregation was going on. The preacher had delivered a long discourse yesterday. He had emphasized the need to give up attachment. He told the people assembled to live simple lives. He also told them of the importance of Maun i.e. observing silence.

Today, the preacher sat in Maun, while his followers sat around him, waiting for him to break his silence. One follower walked in with ten baskets full of ripe yellow mangoes. He said, “Guruji, I have a mango orchard. I have brought you the best of my crop this year. Please accept them.” Guruji smiled. He patted the man on his back and blessed him. He signalled to his attendants to distribute the mangoes amongst the devotees who were waiting outside.

There were many people present. One by one, the attendants picked up the baskets and distributed mangoes to all the followers sitting in the compound. Guruji was observing Maun, so he quietly watched everything, smiling happily. When the boys picked up the ninth basket, Guruji's smile vanished. He made a signal to the boys to stop them, but they were too busy to take notice.

They returned and picked up the last basket to take away for distribution. Guruji signalled frantically to them, to leave that basket alone, but no one seemed to be looking his way.

The boys started distributing the mangoes. Guruji tried in vain to catch their attention but in vain. When just a couple of mangoes were left, Guruji couldn't contain himself. He got up and ran towards them, “You fools, at least leave some for me. I love mangoes too!” His love for mangoes forced him to break his silence.

Baba tells us that it is only in silence that you can hear the voice of God. But at the same time, of what use is it to silence the tongue, if you can not still the wandering mind? If there is noise in your mind, it is useless to force the tongue into silence.

Baba says: Bend the body, Mend the senses, And end the mind.

Inspiration for All...

2009-05-23T16:02:00.001+05:30

Its an inspiration to life, to love to ....

Motivational...Period!

2009-05-21T18:00:00.000+05:30

Everybody needs a coach whether they know it or not. This video teaches this concept perfectly!

Inspiration song Indian Air Force- Lakshaya

2009-05-19T19:13:00.000+05:30

Lesson of the Seasons...

2009-05-18T09:31:00.001+05:30

A wonderful video... Motivational, Inspirational... Keep watching...

Cast Away... A motivational Clip

2009-05-15T09:53:00.000+05:30

A motivational and inspirational clip from the movie "Cast Away"
Must see... Not to be missed...

Incredible Inspiration- The 4 Finger Pianist

2009-05-12T18:33:00.000+05:30

An amazing 10 min video on a truly inspiring lady, Heeah Lee, who was born with pincer-like fingers - only 2 on each hand - yet plays the most exquisite music! Be inspired again!!!

Most Inspirational & Motivational Video Ever - Be Inspired!

2009-05-08T15:52:00.000+05:30

Inspirational and motivational video about how Douglas Goodey found the motivation to get out of $4.5 Million Debt and went on to make $20 million! One of the most inspiring stories ever told about one mans courage and bravery and how he went from broke to multi-millionaire back to broke and back to multi-millionaire again. Inspiring thousands around the world, Douglas's story is the story of rags to riches that will give you the motivational kick you need to realise that anything is possible. Inspiring and inspirational for anyone at any age, young or old. Making money whether online or offline, getting out of debt, or just looking for the motivation to succeed? This video is a must watch.

Motivation Clip from Gladiator

2009-05-07T15:01:00.000+05:30

An outstanding motivational clip full of values and based on the outstanding GLADIATOR movie

Motivational Clip Bear vs Cougar

2009-05-02T19:08:00.000+05:30

A fantastic clip of how the Bear Cub survived the mighty Cougar assault... Very inspiring and believe me the end made me a bit emotional... Must see the full video... Worth sparing a few minutes...

Seeing Without Eyes...? Ben Underwood's Amazing Ability!

2009-04-18T19:39:00.000+05:30

Never doubt the potential ability a human spirit has to find a way to overcome any and every obstacle in its path, no matter how challenging. Where faith, prayer, determination, patience, and persistence are present, the supernatural enters to help us become capable of truly moving mountains!

This is one of the most incredible things I've ever seen. You will be astounded at the abilities that this young man has cultivated. Ben Underwood is an inspiration to us all!

The Race Movie...

2009-03-28T18:38:00.001+05:30

When you start a Race Finish it...

The Race touches the heart in a way that is difficult to describe. I love it, and so will you. - Stephen R. Covey, Author of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"Many, many people will be inspired by The Race. I had goose bumps reading it." - Mike Singeltary, NFL Hall-of-Fame Linebacker and NFL Coach

Inspiration 365 Days A Year Movie

2009-03-22T22:34:00.000+05:30

Pilot fly with out arms, Inspirational young Lady!

2009-03-17T22:32:00.001+05:30

If you think you can't do something flying or what ever, watch this.

I was very moved by this young ladies ablities, but may be her attitude was even more impressive.

This young woman, Jessica Cox was born with out arms and learned to fly. As a former flight instructor and a professional airline pilot. I can tell you this is really an inspirational thing to everyone, much less pilots. Way to go Jessica. Watching her fly so smoothly and confidently is very impressive (even with two arms). Trust me I know, nicely done. Wish I had this video when I was teaching full time.

The plane she is flying is called an Ercoupe (pronounced air-coupe) which does have rudder pedals. The Ercoupe was made in the late 40's and early 50's. The unique thing about Ercoupe is it's one of the few airplanes to be made and certified with out pedals. With out rudder pedals Jessica is free to use her feet as hands.

There have been other handicapped pilots who convert and modify controls of other planes but Jessica's plane is stock. I belive shi is the only one to fly with no arms in a stock or modified plane of any kind.

What will you do when doubt creeps in?

2009-03-01T11:11:00.000+05:30

Dear Friends and members,

There are many different aspects that live inside of us and two of them I respectfully dubbed the Dreamer and Doubter. When it comes to pursuing our dreams, The Dreamer is often gung ho while the Doubter can provide a laundry list of concerns and issues.

After a speech in Rome, a woman with a beautiful accent asked me to tell her one of my personal dreams. Assuming I'd never see her again, I decided to share a dream I had never spoken out loud, one I had kept such a good secret that even I was beginning to forget it.

"My dream is to spend the summer writing in the Greek Islands," I said all in one breath.
She handed me her card and replied, "I have a villa in Greece. Why don't you come as my guest?"
I was floored and reminded that amazing things happen when we share our dreams. I was elated, or more accurately, part of me was. Here's a peek inside my head. See if this kind of interchange sounds familiar.

Dreamer: I am so excited!
Doubter: Not me. I don't like this at all. It's far away and could be dangerous.
Dreamer: Nonsense. This is my dream handed to me on a silver platter.
Doubter/Realist (they're close cousins): Who is going to run your business while you're away?
Dreamer: My fabulous team whom I completely trust.
Doubter: Well, how's it going to look to your clients that you are out of the country for three months?
Dreamer: I think as a Dream Coach, it's going to look pretty good.

When you are stuck, procrastinating or worrying, chances are your Doubter has taken over. If ignored, it can sabotage your dreams. So how do you deal with it? Turn the volume down a notch and the Doubter simply becomes the Realist, the part that wants to know where the time and money will come from for your venture.

But before you turn down the Doubter, hear from it. It will give you valuable information such as a list of obstacles that you can manage later. Freedom comes as you appreciate its wisdom and insight rather than judging it as the enemy.

If you never deal with your doubt and you meet another Doubter on the road, their doubt will magnify yours. However, if you have worked with your own doubt, next time a Doubter challenges you, by contrast it will be the opportunity to deepen your commitment and conviction to your dream.

These were some excerpts from Dreams are Whispers from the Soul by Marcia Wieder. Click here to watch the clip... Dreams are Whispers from the Soul

Marcia Wieder is Founder of Dream University with over twenty years coaching, training and speaking experience. Marcia has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, in her own PBS-TV special and is past president of the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

2009-02-28T07:47:00.002+05:30

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

The Tiger...

2009-02-27T18:01:00.001+05:30

A teacher and his student were walking from one village to another, when they suddenly heard a roar behind them. Turning their gaze in the direction of the roar they saw a big tiger following them. The first thing the student wanted to do was to run away, but as he has been studying and practicing self-discipline, he was able to halt himself, waiting to see what his teacher was going to do.

"What shall we do Master?" Asked the student.

The teacher looked at the student and answered in a calm voice: "There are several options. We can fill our minds with paralyzing fear so that we cannot move, and let the tiger do with us whatever pleases it. We can faint. We can run away, but then it will run after us. We can fight with it, but physically it is stronger than us."

"We can pray to god to save us. We can choose to influence the tiger with the power of our mind, if our concentration is strong enough. We can send it love. We can also concentrate and meditate on our inner power, and on the fact that we are one with the entire universe, including the tiger, and in this way influence its soul."

"Which option do you choose?"

"You are the Master. You tell me what to do. We haven't much time", responded the student.

The master turned his gaze fearlessly towards the tiger, emptied his mind from all thoughts, and entered samadhi (a kind of trance). In his consciousness he embraced everything in the universe including the tiger. In this deep meditation the consciousness of the teacher became one with consciousness of the tiger.

Meanwhile the student started to shiver with fear, as the tiger was already quite close, ready to make a leap at them. He was amazed at how his teacher could stay so calm and detached in the face of danger.

Meanwhile the teacher continued to meditate without fear. After a little while, the tiger gradually lowered its head and tail and went away.

The student asked his teacher in astonishment, "What did you do?"

"Nothing. I just cleared all thoughts from my mind and united myself in spirit with the tiger. We became united in peace on the spiritual level. The tiger sensed the inner calmness, peace, and unity and felt no threat or need to express violence, and so walked away."

"When the mind is silent and calm, its peace is automatically transmitted to everything and everyone around, influencing them deeply", concluded the teacher.

FROM: Vandana Chhatpar

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

Every Monday Matters Movie

2009-02-27T08:47:00.004+05:30

Every Monday Matters...52 Ways to Make a Difference

Dr. Martin Luther King said, "Everyone has the power of greatness; not for fame, but greatness. Because greatness is determined by service."...

The difference between greatness and mediocrity is...

2009-02-27T08:39:00.000+05:30

The Power of Discipline

Dear Friends and members,
“To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done.”
Understanding this short quote can be the difference between winning or losing; between greatness or mediocrity. It captures the essence of discipline.
Best-selling author, Brian Tracy, has written a book that can change your life "The Power of Discipline 7 ways it can Change Your Life".

An excerpt from
The Power of Discipline
By Brian Tracy

Why are some people more successful than others? Why do some people make more money, live happier lives and accomplish much more in the same number of years than the great majority?
I started out in life with few advantages. I did not graduate from high school. I worked at menial jobs. I had limited education, limited skills and a limited future.
And then I began asking, “Why are some people more successful than others?” This question changed my life.
Over the years, I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement. It seems that the reasons for these accomplishments have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every conceivable way. One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance of self-discipline. As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago, “Success is tons of discipline.”
Some years ago, I attended a conference in Washington. It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearby food fair. The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself, even though it was a table for four.
A few minutes later, an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays of food, obviously looking for a place to sit.
With plenty of room at my table, I immediately arose and invited the older gentleman to join me. He was hesitant, but I insisted. Finally, thanking me as he sat down, we began to chat over lunch.
It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer. As it happened, I immediately knew who he was. He was a legend in the field of success and achievement. Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books, each of which contained 250 success principles that he had derived from more than fifty years of research and study. I had read all four books from cover to cover, more than once.
After we had chatted for awhile, I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask, “Of all the one thousand success principles that you have discovered, which do you think is the most important?”
He smiled at me with a twinkle in his eye, as if he had been asked this question many times, and replied, without hesitating, “The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, 'Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.'”
He went on to say, “There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience, but without self-discipline, none of them work.”
Self-discipline is the key to personal greatness. It is the magic quality that opens all doors for you, and makes everything else possible. With self-discipline, the average person can rise as far and as fast as his talents and intelligence can take him. But without self-discipline, a person with every blessing of background, education and opportunity will seldom rise above mediocrity.
In the pages ahead I will describe seven areas of your life where the practice of self-discipline will be key to your success. These areas include goals, character, time management, personal health, money, courage and responsibility. It is my hope that you'll find a few “nuggets” that will help make your dreams come true.

"Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching?"

We are the MEDIUM...

2009-02-26T15:20:00.000+05:30

There lived in Nepal a person named Prashanta. Prashanta was very skilled in computers and made a lot of useful software that he used togive to his co-workers for free. His co-workers recognized his skill and used to praise him very highly, but Prashanta never seemed to be affected by their praise and would continue his simple ways.

One day there was a crisis in the IT department. They desperately needed software for extracting images from their old database and inserting into the new one. All of them suggested Prashanta to make it and he calmly agreed and set about making it. The finished product was very professional looking and worked wonderfully.

Everyone was pleased with the software and highly praised Prashanta, but he remained unaffected by their praise and would calmly thank them. Seeing his nonchalance a friend asked him how he could be so calm and unaffected when even the CEO himself was very pleased and excited about the software. "Don't you feel proud to have created such a fine piece of software? Asked his friend.

To his query Prashanta replied, "I am not the doer, I am simply the MEDIUM."

FROM: Vandana Chhatpar

Fern and Bamboo!!! The day, I decided to quit....

2009-02-24T22:12:00.000+05:30

Fern and Bamboo!!! The day, I decided to quit....

One day I wanted to quit...my job, my relationship, my spirituality...my life.

I went to the woods….. And there I met a farmer.

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

His answer surprised me..."Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.

I gave them light. I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor.

Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."

"In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.

And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."

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

"In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo see. I would not quit." He said.

"Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...

But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots.

Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive."

He said to me. "Did you know, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots?"

"I would not quit on the bamboo. You should never quit on yourself."

"Don't compare yourself to others." He said.

"The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful."

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

"How high should I rise?" I asked.

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

"As high as it can?" I questioned

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

I left the forest and bring back this story.

I hope these words can help you see that we should never give up. NEVER EVER.!!!

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

The parrots advice...

2009-02-24T18:40:00.000+05:30

A man had a parrot of which he was excessively fond. He kept it in a silver cage and fed it fruits andnuts and anything else the bird asked for, for the parrot was so cleverit could engage in conversation.

The parrot longed for freedom and often asked for it but the merchant would always reply: "Ask for anything else."

One day the parrot said to him: "Give me freedom and I'll give you three pieces of advice that could be of great benefit to you."

The merchant loved the parrot but he loved money more. He thought: "If his advice helps me amass wealth, it would be worth it."

"Go," he said, opening the cage.

The parrot hopped out onto his hand.

"Never grieve over loss of wealth," he said. The merchant thought it was tame advice but said nothing.

The parrot flew to the roof of the merchant's house. "This is my second advice," he said. "Never believe everything that is told to you."

"Tell me something that I don't know," said the man, sounding annoyed.

"What you don't know is that I've two priceless gems in my stomach," said the bird.

"Two priceless gems," echoed the merchant. "Oh, what a fool I was to set you free! I'll regret this for the rest of my life!!"

"Don't you want to hear my third advice?" asked the parrot.

"Tell me," said the merchant, bitterly.

"I advised you never to grieve over losses but here you are grieving over losing me," said the parrot.

"I advised you never to believe everything you hear but you immediately believed me when I told you I had two gems in my stomach. Could I have survived if I really had two gems in my stomach?" said the bird.

Then it added, "My third advice is, Listen, learn to listen with your mind instead of just with your ears."

And with that, the parrot flew away, leaving the merchant gaping.

"Hold you temper for a moment, and avoid a hundred days of sorrow."

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

THE RIPPLES

2009-02-24T07:12:00.000+05:30

THE RIPPLES

A man was sitting by a lake. He was throwing small pebbles into it from time to time. A young boy happened to cross by. He was intrigued to see that after every few minutes or so, the man would toss a pebble into the lake. The boy went up to the man and said, "Good pastime, this stone throwing, he?" "Hmmm," said the man. He seemed to be deep in thought and obviously did not wish to be disturbed.

Sometime later, the man said softly, "Look at the water, it is absolutely still." The boy said, "Yeah, it is." The man tossed a pebble into the water and continued, "Only till I toss a pebble into it now do you see the ripples?" "Yeah," said the boy, "they spread further and further."

"And soon, the water is still again," offered the man.

The boy said, "Sure, it becomes quiet, after a while."

The man continued, "What if we want to stop the ripples? The root cause of the ripples is the stone. Lets take the stone out. Go ahead and look for it." The boy put his hand into the water and tried to take the stone out. But he only succeeded in making more ripples. He was able to take the stone out, but the number of ripples that were made in the process were a lot more than before.

The wise man said, "It is not possible to stop the movement of the water once a pebble has been thrown into it. But if we can stop ourselves from throwing the pebble in the first place, the ripples can be avoided altogether! So too, it is with our minds. If a thought enters into it, it creates ripples. The only way to save the mind from getting disturbed is to block and ban the entry of every superfluous thought that could be a potential cause for disturbance. If a disturbance has entered into the mind, it will take its own time to die down. Too many conflicting thoughts just cause more and more disturbances. Once the disturbance has been caused it takes time to ebb out. Even trying to forcibly remove the thought may further increase the turmoil in the mind. Time surely is a great healer, but prevention is always better than cure."

Before you allow a thought or a piece of information to enter your mind, put it through the triple filter test of authenticity, goodness and value._

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

A Picture of Peace

2009-02-22T19:32:00.001+05:30

There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.

One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.

The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell and in which lightening played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest... Perfect peace.

Which picture do you think won the prize?

The King chose the second picture. Do you know why? "Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

Laughter Strengthens...

2009-02-22T19:16:00.000+05:30

Twisted, nude and soaking wet on the floor of the shower stall I sat. "Bill," I hollered, "Bill," I screamed!

Bill is hard hearing mind you, thus the reason for my bellowing.

"Yes,"he said on hearing my scream. "What'd you want, Oh my goodness!" he exclaimed upon arriving in the bathroom and seeing my predicament."Here let me get you up!"

"Bill you can't lift me."

"Yes I can!"

I began to laugh.

"Now here, let me get a hold of you."

Picture this, a 'well' past middle age woman, 'well' past her prime weight of 120 pounds, weakened from the effects of Multiple Sclerosis, sitting twisted on the floor of a small shower stall. It was not a pretty sight even with the 'largest' stretch of the imagination! The shower stall had sliding glass doors, which limited his access to the whole of my generous physique. With my weakened legs there was no way I could untwist myself and stand upright. I was stuck! He was frantic; I was calm.

"You can't get to me, even if you could, you couldn't lift me, just see if you can help me on my knees" I said.

"Ok, Ok," he said nervously.

Picture this if you can, a whale still wet from the ocean, dumped out on a newly waxed row boat. Those uncooperative legs of mine could not be situated so as to get me on my knees, not on that wet floor, no matter how hard the both of us tried. He placed a towel under my legs and it too only slid out from under me. So here I was slip, sliding and slithering around, not exactly looking like a desirable mermaid. You get the picture?

"Come on, let me get a hold of you and get you up from there," he still was not going to give up, no matter the extreme impossibility of the situation. By this time though, the water logged, nautical, way faring sea monster that I was, began to dry out and become somewhat less slippery. My husband though was no less frantic in his pursuit to get his disabled wife out of these circumstances.

"Here put that towel down again and see if I can't crawl out of here," I instructed. My position and the whole picture of me kept playing over in my mind and the more it ran the funnier it got. I started giggling - laughing and my husband became nervously irritated. Here I was in all my generous glory slithering out of the shower stall, he trying to be my care giver, becoming more irritated that I was not accepting his need to help. My laughter was becoming hysterical. His frustration became aggravation and increased with intensity. The more upset he became the more I laughed, until finally after much effort - I was somehow out, on my feet and in his arms.

We all deal with our disabilities in different ways. He became annoyed at himself for his inability to help me and interpreted my laughter as making light of the situation. I on the other hand was flustered with my loss of capabilities; only my pride had been injured. I could cry or laugh at myself. With his arms around me I explained, "Honey if I don't laugh and see the comedy in this, I will cry, so I choose to laugh; don't be mad at me."

"I'm not mad at you," he soothingly reassured me, "I just worry about you, you could have hurt yourself really bad."

"I know, I know, but I'm all right. You must admit I was a funny sight."

It takes a special man to deal with the disabilities of the woman with whom he lives and loves. When he sees the disease take her from a vibrant, young, attractive female to an aging woman, fighting for whatever dignity she can pull from the vice-like grip of such a devastating disease. It takes a strong man in character though not necessarily in strength. It takes a love that lies deeper than what is seen with the eyes. It takes gentleness and kind heartedness, patience and a man sure of his own masculinity. It takes effort and labor with his hands, his head and his heart. It takes an extraordinary man, a superior breed not often found; their care giving comes from the heart and soul. They stay for the duration no matter the outcome.

"I love you," I told him.

"I love you too," he assured me.

In his arms I feel his strength when I am weak. There are moments I cry in pain or frustration and he holds me and I am renewed by his devotion.There are days I laugh and am like a young girl again and I see that far away look in his eyes. Sometimes I struggle like in the shower and he gets irritated, concerned for my safety and I look in his heart and I see tears fall. Sometimes I laugh to keep from crying. Sometimes we laugh together to keep from crying and when we do; we are both strengthened for yet another day.

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

Talking to your own self...

2009-02-21T09:12:00.000+05:30

Talking to your own self

By Rick Jelusich

Inspiration comes in the moment, fueled by the intense, white-hot desire for communication with the inner self that is beyond questioning. It is that inspiration we seek that makes us unique and fires our connection to the divine essence.
It seems we are having a lot of conversations these days; conversations with God, with angels, and the like, as is reflected in many books by the same titles. And yet, none of those conversations you read are as deep as the inner conversations, the inner dialogue, that you engage in every day.
Perhaps reading those words of inspired others’ inner connections reaches a deep and reflective place in you, and that is so good.
But please realize that the deep place within your heart and soul is already securely in place. It is but touched by your desire to open that door which opens inward through the strength of your yielding to higher self.
And how wonderful it is, for is it not you that has grasped the book, the tape, the lecture that would reach you so deeply? Did you not make the effort to seek that which you already possess? Have you not seen your inner beauty today?
Let me tell you a little about yourself. You are a wise, beautiful and magnificent being of light; composed of love, wisdom, and will as the father/mother God. In you there are infinite possibilities, infinite expression of the divine, and infinite compassion. You walk about the world as one who is asleep, yet possesses the keys of the universe in your heart’s desires.
You awaken to your true self when you are loving, kind, and harmless. If you could only see the infinite power you possess, the so-called problems of the world would evaporate into their proper perspective as way-showers of your own greatness as a child of God’s love.
You are the same as any holy person who has ever walked this planet or any other. You are composed of the same love, the same wisdom, and you walk in the grace of the divine as one who is cherished and protected.
In you, there are infinite horizons to explore; infinite vistas of beauty and passion to behold and describe. In you, there is limitless expression of joy and exuberance for the dance of life.
Cascading rivulets of shimmering light emanate from your centre; your God centre, emanating and radiating the power of God’s will, expressing itself through the gift of your personal interpretation of the uniqueness of individuated creation. Power flows through you as a rhythmic beat of the universal flow of God, in synchronistic patterns at once sacred in their geometries and subtle in their ultimate sophistication.
In pure and effortless song, you sing the joy in your heart through your actions, your physical body in concert with the symphony your heart and mind enjoy in the mind and heart of God.
You overcome all earthly challenges, uniquely and with focus meeting with your own divine integrity. Holding the sword of Michael, you cleave order from disorder, reality from illusion. You seek the counsel of the wise ones who serve God and divine plan. Those whom you would call guides, you surround yourself in the cocoon of their wise and loving counsel, always holding your light, your integrity in the foreground of your love in service.
And in service, you seek not to get, but to give. For in giving, you receive. And you allow yourself to receive that which is divinely yours: the loving heart and the wise mind, the compassionate soul and the radiant countenance of one who has seen the face of God in the infant, the spouse, the sick, the suffering, the enemy and the self.
You are composed of all the beauty that ever existed and ever will exist. Love flows from you as the mighty waterfall gives forth its abundant waters: freely and with the gravity of selfless service if flows outward. In your eyes are the shaman, the priest, the holy one, the elder, the crone, the mother and the father.
Oh, how I love you. That you would come into expression as a face of the divine presence. That you and I would sit in conversation about things divine in the passing of everyday life. That you merely exist as a being of God.
That we would see each other as we truly are; radiant beings of light and love, filled with the inner knowing of a divine connection unseverable and infinite. That you would express your divinity through compassionate and harmless actions. That we would seek nothing from each other save to express the manifold ways that we love, that we seek peace, that we seek God.
(Writer is an internationally known psychic, healer & spiritual accelerator)

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

THE LAST DAY OF MY LIFE

2009-02-20T08:11:00.002+05:30

THE LAST DAY OF MY LIFE
At the age of thirty, Trivedi suffered a heart attack. He was sent home with a long list of do's and don'ts, medicines, life style changes,diet restrictions etc. For a couple of months, Trivedi followed everything religiously. No drinking, no smoking, no non-vegetarian food, no tensions, regular walks etc. Slowly, he started feeling better and better.
As time went by, one by one the restrictions started slipping. Rich food,long hours at work, tensions, smoking etc. all played havoc with his health. Four years later, he suffered another stroke. While he was convalescing, a friend gave him a book to read, about the purpose of life. That started a series of thoughts. He stayed at the hospital fora month. He came home, a completely changed man. The doctors had told him in no uncertain terms that if he did not behave himself he could start counting his days.
He looked at his beautiful wife and two little daughters. What would happen to them, if he were to die? He followed the directions of the doctors. Most important of all he developed an attitude of love towards all. He fostered love on who ever came his way. Slowly and surely here gained his health. His attitude was always positive, helpful and loving. Understandably, friends, relatives and neighbors started seeking his help and advice on various issues for he seemed to be wiser than his contemporaries.
At the age of seventy four, he sat with his grand daughter one evening.She asked, "Grandpa, how are you so good? How do you manage to love so many people?" The old man smiled, revealing the crow's feet at the corners of his twinkling eyes. "My dearest baby, I had a close brush with death when I was thirty four. It was then that I learnt how life should be lived. A friend gave me a book. It had a poem in it. This is what it said,
I expect to pass
Through life but once,
If therefore there be,
Any kindness
I can show,
Or any good things
I can do to any fellow being,
Let me do it now.
For I shall not pass
This way again.
For I shall not pass
This way again.
He recited the poem boisterously without faltering. He had obviously learnt and lived it over and over.
Then he said, "My precious child, I live each day as if it were my last.Each morning when I wake up, I thank God, for being alive. I live each moment as if it were my last. So I try to do only that, what I would do on the last day of my life."

Distance between Hearts...

2009-02-19T17:38:00.000+05:30

Dear All,

This one is a lovely mail and you should read it... A good one too..

I am sure you will like it.

"A saint asked his disciples, 'Why do we shout in anger? Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'

Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'

'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the Saint. 'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice? Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'

Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.

Finally he explained, 'When two people are angry at each other, their Hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'

Then the saint asked, 'What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why? Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small...'

The saint continued, 'When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.'

MORAL: When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other more, else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return."

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

A Peacock in the Land of Penguins Movie

2009-02-18T23:00:00.000+05:30

Inspiring video clip.................enjoy and reflect.
A peacock in the Land of penguins...

13 things to never share or discuss with your co-workers.

2009-02-18T08:36:00.000+05:30

"It's a social environment as well as a work environment. However, you must remember while you can be friendly and develop a good rapport, business is business and friendship is friendship."

Most workers don't realize that what they say has as much impact on their professional images as what they wear, Lopeke says. People who say too much, about themselves or others, can be seen as incompetent, unproductive and unworthy of professional development.

To avoid your next case of verbal diarrhea, here are 13 things to never share or discuss with your co-workers.

1. Salary information
What you earn is between you and Human Resources, Solovic says. Disclosure indicates you aren't capable of keeping a confidence.

2. Medical history
"Nobody really cares about your aches and pains, your latest operation, your infertility woes or the contents of your medicine cabinet," Lopeke says. To your employer, your constant medical issues make you seem like an expensive, high-risk employee.

3. Gossip
Whomever you're gossiping with will undoubtedly tell others what you said, Solovic says.. Plus, if a co-worker is gossiping with you, most likely he or she will gossip about you.

4. Work complaints
Constant complaints about your workload, stress levels or the company will quickly make you the kind of person who never gets invited to lunch, Solovic warns. If you don't agree with company policies and procedures, address it through official channels or move on.

5. Cost of purchases
The spirit of keeping up with the Joneses is alive and well in the workplace, Lopeke says, but you don't want others speculating on the lifestyle you're living –or if you're living beyond your salary bracket.

6. Intimate details
Don't share intimate details about your personal life. Co-workers can and will use the information against you, Solovic says.

7. Politics or religion
"People have strong, passionate views on both topics," Solovic says. You may alienate a co-worker or be viewed negatively in a way that could impact your career.

8. Lifestyle changes
Breakups, divorces and baby-making plans should be shared only if there is a need to know, Lopeke says. Otherwise, others will speak for your capabilities, desires and limitations on availability, whether there is any truth to their assumptions or not.

9. Blogs or social networking profile
What you say in a social networking community or in your personal blog may be even more damaging than what you say in person, Solovic warns. "Comments online can be seen by multiple eyes. An outburst of anger when you are having a bad day … can blow up in your face."

10. Negative views of colleagues
If you don't agree with a co-worker's lifestyle, wardrobe or professional abilities, confront that person privately or keep it to yourself, Lopeke says. The workplace is not the venue for controversy.

11. Hangovers and wild weekends
It's perfectly fine to have fun during the weekend, but don't talk about your wild adventures on Monday, Solovic advises. That information can make you look unprofessional and unreliable.

12. Personal problems and relationships – in and out of the office
"Failed marriages and volatile romances spell instability to an employer," Lopeke says. Office romances lead to gossip and broken hearts, so it's best to steer clear. "The safest way to play is to follow the rule, 'Never get your honey where you get your money.'"

13. Off-color or racially charged comments
You can assume your co-worker wouldn't be offended or would think something is funny, but you might be wrong, Solovic says. Never take that risk. Furthermore, even if you know for certain your colleague wouldn't mind your comment, don't talk about it at work. Others can easily overhear.

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

Meditation...

2009-02-16T16:47:00.001+05:30

Be careful what you are thinking... "Change your thoughts... and you change the world..." -Norman Vincent

Reconciliation not Resolution

2009-02-15T12:53:00.000+05:30

Reconciliation not Resolution

by anna

I received a wonderful email from someone who has lost his wife and asked me about how to cope when the family starts to quarrel over the death.

Wow, a huge question and one that really does depend on the situation but here are my thoughts..

I think we often as human beings need to be right, when what we need to do is understand that there is often not just a single right answer. Each person is different, although we have common bonds in a family, each family consists of individuals….

Each person will grieve at a different rate, some with anger…others silently. No one is right, no one is wrong.

I think the best way is to come through a family disagreement is to be empathetic to the differences - even if you are alone in doing that!

I try and focus on what we do agree on, how we can reconcile our differences rather than resolve the problem. Why? Because I think when emotions are high at times of stress, then we won’t find a solution that fits all. We can only find a solution that reconciles our differences rather than solve them..

What do you think?

The Opportunity Behind the Pain

2009-02-15T12:40:00.002+05:30

The Opportunity Behind the Pain

By anna

I was speaking to mum last night and was suddenly struck by much she is doing since the death of dad. She misses him hugely, and they were devoted to each other, that made her grief hard, the bereavement process was a long one for mum.

Yet when I hear her now - she still speaks about Dad on most phone calls-she is getting on with her life and doing things that she would never have done before. In the 4 years she has started to play bowls,using public transport to visit friends (she would never have done that before), she goes on 2 holidays a year,she has bought a treadmill, she made some many new friends, she has joined 3 clubs etc

This made me think - behind all the heartache, behind all the pain there is also opportunity.You would never want a death to occur of your partner but when it happens,it opens up new doors that you never saw, or would never have gone through as a couple. For all the pain, there is an opportunity to live those personal dreams that you have always had…by living the opportunity, the irony is that it can ease the pain.

She is a role model, she is my mum….

The Master...

2009-02-14T09:52:00.000+05:30

The Master was searching for a vessel to use; on the shelf there were
many - which one would He choose? "Take me", cried the gold one, "I'm
shiny and bright, I'm of great value and I do things just right. My
beauty and luster will outshine the rest and for someone like you,
Master, gold would be the best!"
The Master passed on with no word at all; He looked at a silver urn,
narrow and tall; "I'll serve you, dear Master, I'll pour out Your
drink, and I'll be at your table whenever you dine, my lines are so
graceful, my carvings so true, and my silver will always compliment
you."
Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass, It was wide mouthed and
shallow, and polished like glass. "Here! Here!" cried the vessel, "I
know I will do, Place me on your table for all men to view."
"Look at me", called the goblet of crystal so clear, "My transparency
shows my contents so dear, though fragile am I, I will serve you with
pride, And I'm sure I'll be happy in your house to abide."
The Master came next to a vessel of wood, Polished and carved, it
solidly stood. "You may use me, dear Master", the wooden bowl said,
"But I'd rather you used me for fruit, not for Bread!"

Then the Master looked down and saw a vessel of clay. Empty and
broken it helplessly lay. No hope had the vessel that the Master might
choose, to cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use.
"Ah! This is the vessel I've been hoping to find, I will mend and use
it and make it all Mine." "I need not the vessel with pride of its
self; Nor the one who is narrow to sit on the shelf; Nor the one who
is big mouthed and shallow and loud; Nor one who displays his contents
so proud; Not the one who thinks he can do all things just right; But
this plain earthy vessel filled with My power and might."

Then gently He lifted the vessel of clay. Mended and cleansed it and
filled it that day. Spoke to it kindly. "There's work you must do,
Just pour out to others as I pour into you."

Contributed by: Sonali Rajput

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=49349582665&topic=7026

Square Water Melons

2009-02-13T18:52:00.000+05:30

Bit Long but worth reading

Japanese grocery stores had a problem. They are much smaller than shops in the USA and therefore don't have room to waste. Watermelons, big and round, wasted a lot of space. Most people would simply tell the grocery stores that watermelons grow round and there is nothing that can be done about it.

That is how majority of people would respond. But some Japanese farmers took a different approach. If the supermarkets wanted a square watermelon, they asked themselves, "How can we provide one?" It wasn't long before they invented the square watermelon.

The solution to the problem of round watermelons was not to solve as the farmers did not assume it was impossible - and simply asked how it could be done.

They found out that if you put the watermelon in a square box when they are growing, the watermelon will take on the shape of the box - and grow into a square fruit.

This made the grocery stores happy and had the added benefit that it was much easier and cost effective to ship the watermelons. Consumers also loved them because they took less space in their refrigerators which are much smaller than those in the US meaning that the growers could charge a premium price for them. What does this have to do with anything in life or at your job? There are a few lessons that can you can take away from this story which help you :

Don't Assume: The major problem was that most people had always seen round watermelons so they automatically assumed that square watermelons were impossible before even thinking about the question.Things that you have been doing a certain way your entire life have taken on the aura of the round watermelon and you likely don't even take the time to consider if there is another way to do it. Breaking yourself from assuming this way can greatly improve your overall life as you are constantly looking for new and better ways to do things.This was one of the most difficult things for me to do because most of the assumptions I make, I don't even realize that I'm making them. They seem perfectly logical on the surface, so I have to constantly make an effort to question them.

Question habits: The best way to tackle these assumptions is to question your habits. If you can make an effort to question the way you do things on a consistent basis, you will find that you can continually improve the way that you work. Forming habits when they have been well thought out is usually a positive thing, but most of us have adopted our habits from various people and places without even thinking about them. I have changed a large number of habits that I have had after taking the time to question them and continue to do so. Some of them I have know idea where they came from while others I can trace to certain people or instances in my life. It's a never ending process, but by doing this, you can consistently strive toward making all aspects of your life more enjoyable instead of defaulting to what you have now.

Be Creative: When faced with a problem, be creative in looking for a solution. This often requires thinking outside the box. Most people who viewed this question likely thought they were being asked how they could genetically alter water melons to grow square which would be a much more difficult process to accomplish. By looking at the question from an alternative perspective, however, the solution was quite simple. Being creative and looking at things in different ways in all portions of your live will help you find solutions to many problems where others can't see them. I am not a creative person, but I've found that the more that you look at things from different perspectives, the more creative I have become. It's a learned art and builds upon itself.

Look for a better way: The square watermelon question was simply seeking a better and more convenient way to do something. The stores had flagged a problem they were having and asked if a solution was possible. It's impossible to find a better way if you are never asking the question in the first place. I try to ask if there is a better way of doing the things that I do and I constantly write down the things I wish I could do (but currently can't) since these are usually hints about steps I need to change. Get into the habit of asking yourself,"Is there a better way I could be doing this?" and you will find there often is.

Impossibilities often aren't: If you begin with the notion that something is impossible, then it obviously will be for you. If, on the other hand, you decide to see if something is possible or not, you will find out through trial and error. Take away the lessons from the square watermelons and apply them to all areas in your life and you will find that by consistently applying them, you will constantly be improving all aspects of your life.

We can bring about change if we really want to.

FROM: Shankar Bhagchandani

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

No boundaries... Just watch this effort... Very Motivating...

2009-02-09T09:42:00.002+05:30

Kamlesh Patel from Gujrat giving performance (audition) for Dance India Dance on Zee TV... Tears rolled when I watched this wonderful performance. Just see what a motivated and inspired person this man is... He has not taken his handicap as a curse but has proved his determination and his will to do the best... Tears rolled when I 1st saw this... Please watch... Regards Aseem

The Best Time of My Life...

2009-02-08T20:56:00.001+05:30

The Best Time Of My Life
Author Unknown

It was June 15, and in two days I would be turning thirty. I was insecure about entering a new decade of my life and feared that my best years were now behind me.

My daily routine included going to the gym for a workout before going to work. Every morning I would see my friend Nicholas at the gym. He was seventy-nine years old and in terrific shape. As I greeted Nicholas on this particular day, he noticed I wasn't full of my usual vitality and asked if there was anything wrong. I told him I was feeling anxious about turning thirty. I wondered how I would look back on my life once I reached Nicholas's age, so I asked him, "What was the best time of your life?"

Without hesitation, Nicholas replied, "Well, Joe, this is my philosophical answer to your philosophical question:

"When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me and I was nurtured by my parents, that was the best time of my life.

"When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was the best time of my life.

"When I got my first job and had responsibilities and got paid for my efforts, that was the best time of my life.

"When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life.

"The Second World War came, and my wife and I had to flee Austria to save our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship bound for North America, that was the best time of my life.

"When we came to Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my life.

"When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best time of my life.

"And now, Joe, I am seventy-nine years old. I have my health, I feel good and I am in love with my wife just as I was when we first met. This is the best time of my life."

Don't Give Up...

2009-02-08T18:07:00.000+05:30

That's What Friends Do

2009-02-08T16:15:00.001+05:30

That's What Friends Do - By T. Suzanne Eller

Jack tossed the papers on my desk -- his eyebrows knit into a straight line as he glared at me.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

He jabbed a finger at the proposal. "Next time you want to change anything, ask me first," he said, turning on his heels and leaving me stewing in anger.

How dare he treat me like that, I thought. I had changed one long sentence, and corrected grammar -- something I thought I was paid to do.

It's not that I hadn't been warned. The other women, who had served in my place before me, called him names I couldn't repeat. One co-worker took me aside the first day. "He's personally responsible for two different secretaries leaving the firm," she whispered.

As the weeks went by, I grew to despise Jack. It was against everything I believed in -- turn the other cheek and love your enemies. But Jack quickly slapped a verbal insult on any cheek turned his way. I prayed about it, but to be honest, I wanted to put him in his place, not love him.

One day, another of his episodes left me in tears. I stormed into his office, prepared to lose my job if needed, but not before I let the man know how I felt. I opened the door and Jack glanced up.

"What?" he said abruptly.

Suddenly I knew what I had to do. After all, he deserved it.

I sat across from him. "Jack, the way you've been treating me is wrong. I've never had anyone speak to me that way. As a professional, it's wrong, and it's wrong for me to allow it to continue," I said. Jack snickered nervously and leaned back in his chair. I closed my eyes briefly. God help me, I prayed.

"I want to make you a promise. I will be a friend," I said. "I will treat you as you deserve to be treated, with respect and kindness. You deserve that," I said. "Everybody does." I slipped out of the chair and closed the door behind me.

Jack avoided me the rest of the week. Proposals, specs, and letters appeared on my desk while I was at lunch, and the corrected versions were not seen again. I brought cookies to the office one day and left a batch on Jack's desk. Another day I left a note. "Hope your day is going great," it read.

Over the next few weeks, Jack reappeared. He was reserved, but there were no other episodes. Co-workers cornered me in the break room.

"Guess you got to Jack," they said. "You must have told him off good." I shook my head.

"Jack and I are becoming friends," I said in faith. I refused to talk about him. Every time I saw Jack in the hall, I smiled at him. After all, that's what friends do.

One year after our "talk", I discovered I had cancer. I was 32, the mother of three beautiful young children, and scared. The cancer I had were not great for long-term survival. After surgery, I visited with friends and loved ones who tried to find the right words to say. No one knew what to say. Many said the wrong things. Others wept, and I tried to encourage them. I clung to hope.

One day, the door darkened in my small hospital room and Jack stood awkwardly on the threshold. I waved him in with a smile and he walked over to my bed and, without a word, placed a bundle beside me. Inside lay several bulbs.

"Tulips," he said.

I smiled, not understanding.

He cleared his throat. "If you plant them when you get home, they'll come up next spring." He shuffled his feet. "I just wanted you to know that I think you'll be there to see them when they come up."

Tears clouded my eyes and I reached out my hand. "Thank you," I whispered.

Jack grasped my hand and gruffly replied, "You're welcome. You can't see it now, but next spring you'll see the colors I picked out for you." He turned and left without a word.

I have seen those red and white striped tulips push through the soil every spring for over ten years now. In fact, this past September the doctor declared me cured. I've seen my children graduate from high school and enter college. I've celebrated twenty-two years of marriage with my husband.

In a moment when I prayed for just the right word, a man with very few words said all the right things.

After all, that's what friends do.

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.
-- Eleanor Roosevelt

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who intense football game look on and do nothing.
-- Albert Einstein

Aseem Kaistha

It's your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.

Missed Opportunities

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Missed Opportunities

The story is told of a young man who wished to marry the farmer's beautiful daughter. He went to the farmer to ask his permission. The farmer looked him over and responded, "Son, go stand out in that field and I'm going to release three bulls, one at a time. If you can catch the tail of any one of the three bulls you can marry my daughter." The young man stood in the pasture awaiting the first bull. The barn door opened and out ran the biggest, meanest-looking bull he had ever seen.

He decided that one of the next bulls had to be a better choice than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull pass through the pasture out the back gate. The barn door opened again. Unbelievable. He had never seen anything so big and fierce in his life. It stood pawing the ground, grunting, slinging slobber as it eyed him.

Whatever the next bull was like, it had to be a better choice than this one. He ran to the fence and let the bull pass through the pasture out the back gate. The door opened a third time. A smile came across his face. This was the weakest, scrawniest little bull he had ever seen. This one was his bull. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and jumped at just the exact moment. He grabbed...but the bull had no tail!

"Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God.
Also pray for us that God will give us an opportunity
to tell people His message." (Col. 4:2-3a)

"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all,
especially to those who are of the household of faith."

Top 18 Ways to Inspire Others to be Their Best

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Top 18 Ways to Inspire Others to be Their Best

We all know people who are inspiring. But just how does one inspire others? Here are simple ways you can inspire people to be their best:

Be a good example. People watch what you do more than they listen to what you say. Be someone worth emulating.
Care about others.
People don't care about how much you know until they know how much you care. Ask questions. Take a genuine interest in people.
Encouragement.
Everyonegoes through tough times. When you support people and encourage themthrough these times, you'll be inspiring them to see the best inthemselves and in the situation.
Be inspired yourself.
Look for people, ideas, environments and knowledge that you find inspiring and motivating.
Share from your own experience.
Youhave more to share than you realize. Mine the rich experiences of yourlife and share your wisdom from your unique point of view. You may bethe only one who can touch someone with your inspiring message.
Be vulnerable.
Be willing to share your failures as well as your successes. Others will relate to you. They'll understand that they're not the only ones with challenges.
Tell stories.
Facts tell and stories sell. They inspire, too. We learn best from parables and we all need to develop our own inspiring stories.
Be a good communicator.
Increasingyour ability to communicate effectively is a critical element for youto inspire others. Watch how you speak and what you say. Invest in yourcommunication skills.
Challenge people.
Many of us have had teachers who at times seemed more like tormentors than mentors. They challenged us to do our best, and we were better for it.Practice "care-frontation"— the careful and caring confrontation of others.
It may not follow that all readers are leaders, but certainly all leaders are readers. Stay informed. Share what you read with others. Tell people about books that have inspired you. Share the knowledge.

Inspirational Stories

Easy v/s Difficult

Happy Republic Day

REAL VERSUS FAKE EMPEROR

Face the storms with a SMILE!!!

Fireman

CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!

Death Fear of All...

Righteousness in the heart

If there is righteousness in the heart,there will be beauty in the character.

Precious Thoughts...

Where Is God ???

The missing watch

TRUTH ABOUT FAILURE

Sense of a Goose

Sense of a Goose

Give time to our family

Suno Suno Aye Dunyawalo pt4

Suno Suno Aye Dunyawalo pt3

Suno Suno Aye Dunyawalo pt2

Suno Suno Aye Dunyawalo pt1

Power of Human Expression - AirTel- AR Rahman

212 Degrees - 1 extra degree makes all the difference!

Bharti Airtel new ad very inspiring...

Lets make it better by A R Rahman

Jiya Se Jiya from AR Rahman's New Album Connections

Kids can make a different! Clipped from Pay it Forward

Whats Your Passion? Keep Swinging...

The Last Lecture..., Dr Randy Pausch Inspirational Speech

Making a Difference...

Best Scenes of Lage Raho Munna bhai

Picture in my wallet...

Rocky Balboa Speech, A lesson from every father to his son

The Dance (Handicapped Performers)- Very inspiring

Prince Dance Group Grand Final Act - India's Got Talent

India's Got Talent Prince dance group 2nd act

Sri Krishna dance (Dus Avtaar,Veerat Roop) by Prince dance group

Stamps on Mahatma Gandhi

Eagles in Storm

Children...

Hilarious Prank...

Inspirational Movie for Your Success: The Impossible Dream

Motherhood takes over the killer instinct...

9 Ways to Face Your Fears

9 Ways to Face Your Fears

Yell at Them

Laugh at Them

Talk About Them

Scare Them Away

Dress Them Up

Harness Them

Interrogate Them

Bully Them

Free Them

Yuvraj's 6 Sixes in an over!!!!!

I LOVE MANGOES

Inspiration for All...

Motivational...Period!

Inspiration song Indian Air Force- Lakshaya

Lesson of the Seasons...

Cast Away... A motivational Clip

Incredible Inspiration- The 4 Finger Pianist

Most Inspirational & Motivational Video Ever - Be Inspired!

Motivation Clip from Gladiator

Motivational Clip Bear vs Cougar

Seeing Without Eyes...? Ben Underwood's Amazing Ability!

The Race Movie...

Inspiration 365 Days A Year Movie

Pilot fly with out arms, Inspirational young Lady!

What will you do when doubt creeps in?

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

The Tiger...

Every Monday Matters Movie

The difference between greatness and mediocrity is...

An excerpt fromThe Power of DisciplineBy Brian Tracy

We are the MEDIUM...

Fern and Bamboo!!! The day, I decided to quit....

The parrots advice...

If there is righteousness in the heart,
there will be beauty in the character.

An excerpt from
The Power of Discipline
By Brian Tracy