SECRET OF HAPPINESS: A merchant sent his son to learn the secret of happiness from the wisest of men. The young man wandered through the desert for forty days until he reached a beautiful castle at the top of a mountain. There lived the sage that the young man was looking for. However, instead of finding a holy man, our hero entered a room and saw a great deal of activity; merchants coming and going, people chatting in the corners, a small orchestra playing sweet melodies, and there was a table laden with the most delectable dishes of that part of the world. The wise man talked to everybody, and the young man had to wait for two hours until it was time for his audience. With considerable patience, the Sage listened attentively to the reason for the boy’s visit, but told him that at that moment he did not have the time to explain to him the Secret of Happiness. He suggested that the young man take a stroll around his palace and come back in two hours’ time. “However, I want to ask you a favor,” he added, handling the boy a teaspoon, in which he poured two drops of oil. “While you walk, carry this spoon and don’t let the oil spill.” The young man began to climb up and down the palace staircases, always keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. At the end of two hours he returned to the presence of the wise man. “So,” asked the sage, “did you see the Persian tapestries hanging in my dining room? Did you see the garden that the Master of Gardeners took ten years to create? Did you notice the beautiful parchments in my library?” Embarrassed, the young man confessed that he had seen nothing. His only concern was not to spill the drops of oil that the wise man had entrusted to him. “So, go back and see the wonders of my world,” said the wise man. “You can’t trust a man if you don’t know his house.” Now more at ease, the young man took the spoon and strolled again through the palace, this time paying attention to all the works of art that hung from the ceiling and walls. He saw the gardens, the mountains all around the palace, the delicacy of the flowers, the taste with which each work of art was placed in its niche. Returning to the sage, he reported in detail all that he had seen. “But where are the two drops of oil that I entrusted to you?” – asked the Sage. Looking down at the spoon, the young man realized that he had spilled the oil. “Well, that is the only advice I have to give you,” said the sage of sages. “The Secret of Happiness lies in looking at all the wonders of the world and never forgetting the two drops of oil in the spoon.”

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Gravitational Waves Help Us Understand Black-Hole Weight Gain: "Black holes are almost impossible to observe directly, but armed with this powerful new tool we're in for some exciting times in astronomy. One model for how black holes grow has already been discounted, and now we're going to start looking at the others." The study was jointly led by Dr Ryan Shannon, a Postdoctoral Fellow with CSIRO, and Mr Vikram Ravi, a PhD student co-supervised by the University of Melbourne and CSIRO. Einstein predicted gravitational waves -- ripples in space-time, generated by massive bodies changing speed or direction, bodies like pairs of black holes orbiting each other. When galaxies merge, their central black holes are doomed to meet. They first waltz together then enter a desperate embrace and merge. "When the black holes get close to meeting they emit gravitational waves at just the frequency that we should be able to detect," Dr Bhat said. Played out again and again across the Universe, such encounters create a background of gravitational waves, like the noise from a restless crowd. Astronomers have been searching for gravitational waves with the Parkes radio telescope and a set of 20 small, spinning stars called pulsars. Pulsars act as extremely precise clocks in space. The arrival time of their pulses on Earth are measured with exquisite precision, to within a tenth of a microsecond. When the waves roll through an area of space-time, they temporarily swell or shrink the distances between objects in that region, altering the arrival time of the pulses on Earth. The Parkes Pulsar Timing Array (PPTA), and an earlier collaboration between CSIRO and Swinburne University, together provide nearly 20 years worth of timing data. This isn't long enough to detect gravitational waves outright, but the team say they're now in the right ballpark. "The PPTA results are showing us how low the background rate of gravitational waves is," said Dr Bhat. "The strength of the gravitational wave background depends on how often supermassive black holes spiral together and merge, how massive they are, and how far away they are. So if the background is low, that puts a limit on one or more of those factors." Armed with the PPTA data, the researchers tested four models of black-hole growth. They effectively ruled out black holes gaining mass only through mergers, but the other three models are still a possibility. Dr Bhat also said the Curtin University-led Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) radio telescope will be used to support the PPTA project in the future.

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Take me away into the skies and away from earthly bindings. Look forward to a struggle for future & some restful time with me. I like the thinking and imagination of my future...

Someday, somewhere, anywhere, unfailingly, You'll find yourself, & that, & only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life...

Someday, somewhere, anywhere, unfailingly, You'll find yourself, & that, & only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life...

MY SALUTES, DEAR MOM :Can one treat death just as a separation from a loved one? Or, does it unite us with the deceased’s soul forever? And what if it were one’s mother whose permanent adieu from this world left one dazed? Memories of one’s mother propel one to live the way she lived, love our children like she loved us and move forward in life with hope and zest. It is for us to imbibe those qualities, even if only partially, that made her an extraordinary human being. The way life takes a sudden turn and ushers in spiritual perspectives and insights can only be experienced, to be understood, even though losing a parent is the most dreaded, yet, not an unexpected event. The intimate camaraderie, genial discussions and showers of care and concern can never be replaced or substantiated by any other person. What made us stand up and go ahead as usual are memories of her giving us wise advice, always spreading joy, never demoralising us even in the worst of circumstances. The undying ethos of her celebrated life full of love, positivity, innocence and faith will always keep us inspiring. By following her ways with the world and ideals, we are also honouring her place in our life. Embracing the same divinity which she unknowingly and quite simply personified is a legacy very few would stand to inherit. Reminiscing the golden childhood moments when she would scold for a poor grade, and then pamper with delicious food and at once hug and play strict, a voice tells us that a mother builds not just a family but also its character, its lively spirit. It is the grandchildren who miss her absence the most, for it is they who received her abundant love, care and attention the most. Surely, the grief may fade with the passage of time. And not to forget her children’s father who, smiling through the pain and mourning, lends courage to the family, saying what every religion does, “Death is like slipping away into the next room”.

Success does not happen overnight. Ittakes hard work, perseverance andcontinual self-improvement. Every highlysuccessful entrepreneur has a great storyto tell. Often times, you’ll be amazed bywhat most of them have gone through before becoming famous entrepreneurs.They are ordinary people who have usedtheir minds in extraordinary ways. Here are the characteristics of highlysuccessful entrepreneurs. 1. Passion They absolutely love what they do; it energizesthem and makes them come alive. It doesn’t feel like work, because they feel theyare doing what they were born to do. 2. Belief Their self-belief and belief in their ideas enablesthem to succeed. They have faith in their ability to succeed and proceed when others doubt theirideas. They believe they can make it work andnever allow their circumstances to place a limiton their potentials. 3. Courage They have the courage to take on newchallenges, to follow their instincts and to goboldly where no one has gone before. 4. Determination Highly successful entrepreneurs have greatdetermination. They are determined to maketheir ideas work, no matter how difficult. Theyare determined to nurture their ideas and watchthem flourish. 5. Instinct They are good at making decisions, tuning intotheir gut feeling and weighing up consequencesin a heartbeat. The more decisions they make, thebetter they become at decision making. 6. Risk Taking They are prepared to take risks and step outsidetheir comfort zone to get what they want.Interestingly, a lot of their decisions are calcula ted risks. 7. Vision They begin with a dream of what they reallywant to achieve and they set clear goals andobjectives. From that, they strategize, plan and acton what they want to achieve. They inspireothers to focus on achieving results. 8. Discipline They are brilliant at getting things done and thistakes commitment, hard work and dedication.They get up early, work late and never give upuntil they get what they want. 9. Resiliancy They have failed in the past and they know thatthey will fail again in the future. They are notafraid of it. They have learned great lessons fromtheir failures. They turn the situation around tomake it work for them. In fact, other innovationscan even emerge from failures. 10. Adapt They are early adopters and quick to respond tochanges that affect their business. They are notafraid of change, not afraid to adapt tounforeseen circumstances. They understand thatchange is a certainty and face whatever lifethrows at them with courage and hope. 11. Inspire They motivate and inspire others to achieveresults. They recognize and nurture talents andqualities in others. 12. Learn They are always willing to learn and invest intheir own personal development. They attendseminars, network and rub minds with likeminds. They seek out others who share theirpassions and build relationships with peoplewho support and encourage. They have great mentors and coaches and work on ways tocontinually improve. They grow daily, and neverfail to make use of every opportunity.

A little boy got angry with his mother and shouted at her, “I hate you, I hate you.” Because of fear of reprimand, he ran out of the house. He went up to the valley and shouted, “I hate you, I hate you,” and back came the echo, “I hate you, I hate you.” This was the first time in his life he had heard an echo. He got scared, went to his mother for protection and said there was a bad boy in the valley who shouted “I hate you, I hate you.” The mother understood and she asked her son to go back and shout, “I love you, I love you.” The little boy went and shouted, “I love you, I love you,” and back came the echo. That taught the little boy a lesson that our life is like an echo: We get back what we give.

Awesome Quotes - Atom The best quote isn't having the most beautiful orthe longest words, but the one that matches ourfeelings when we read it. Awesome Quotes ‹ › Home View web version Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 12:45 AM Today's Touching True Life Story •Today's Touching True Life Story is a MUST READ• A King had a male servant who, in all circumstances always said to him;My king, do not be discouraged because everything God does is perfect,no mistakes. One day, they went hunting and a wild animal attacked the king,the servant managed to kill the animal but couldn't prevent his majesty from losing a finger. Furious and without showing gratitude,the King said;if God was good,I would not have been attacked and lost one finger. The servant replied;Despite all these things,I can only tell you that God is good and everything He does is perfect,He is never wrong. Outraged by the response,the king ordered the arrest of his servant. Later, he left for another hunt and was captured by savages who use human beings for sacrifice. In the altar, the savages found out that the king didn't had one finger in place, he was released because he was considered not "complete" to be offered to the gods. On his return to the palace, he authorized the release of his servant and said; My friend, God was really good to me. I was almost killed but for lack of a single finger I was let go. But I have a question; If God is so good, why did He allow me to put you in jail?. He replied; My king, if I had gone with you, I would have been sacrificed because I have no missing finger. Everything God does is perfect, He is never wrong. Often we complain about life,and the negativethings that happen to us, forgetting that nothing is random, and that everything has a purpose. God knows why he chose you to receive this message today, If you Believe that God is on your side as u begin new day

To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say, But first of all to let you know that I arrived okay. I’m writing this from Heaven, where I dwell with God above, Where there are no tears or sadness, there is just eternal Love. Please do not be unhappy, just because I’m out of sight, Remember that I’m with you, every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me, and said, ” I welcome you”. “It’s good to have you back again. You were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they’ll be here later on. I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. There’s so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man”. Then God gave me a list of things he wished for me to do. And foremost on that list of mine, is to watch and care for you. I will be beside you, every day of the week and year, And when you’re sad I’m standing there, to wipe away the tear. And when you lie in bed at night, the day’s chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on Earth, and all those loving years, Because you’re only human, there’s bound to be some tears. One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over, I am closer to you now than I ever was before. And to my many friends, trust God knows what is best. I am not far away from you, I’m just beyond the crest. There are rocky roads ahead for you and many hills to climb, Together we can do it, taking one day at a time. It was my philosophy and please I’d like for you, To give unto the world, so the world will give to you. If you can help someone who’s in sorrow or in pain, Then you can say to God at night, my day was not in vain. And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile. When you’re walking down the street and I am on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind. And when you feel a gentle breeze of wind upon your face, That’s me giving you a great big hug, or just a s oft embrace. When it’s time for you to go from that body to be free, Remember you are not going, you are coming home to me. I will always love you, from that place way up above, I will be in touch again soon. P.S. God sends his love.

While on this ride called “life,” you have to take the good with the bad, smile when you’re sad, love what you’ve got and remember what you had. Always forgive, but never forget. Learn from your mistakes, but never regret. People change. Things go wrong. Just remember, the ride goes on .

Storms that can seem impossible to bear, however once the storm is over, we wonder to ourselves how we got through them and managed to survive.One thing is for certain, those storms will change our lives and occasionally, we will not be the same people who walked into them!

The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.

Someday, We Will Forget About The Hurt... Someday we will forget about the hurt, the reasons we cried and who caused us pain. We will finally understand that the secret to being free is not revenge, but letting things unfold in their own way and own time. After all, what matters is not the first, nut the last chapter of our lives which will show how well we ran the race. So smile, laugh, forgive, believe and love all over again.

As a kid I never realized the powerful message ofthe thirsty crow story where crow fills up thevessel with stones till water gets to brim and crowquenches his thirst. Now I realize its MANTRA OFLIFE, everyone gets same water level in vessel oflifebut people who gradually begin to fill it up get the taste of success. its gradual accumulation smallincrements that leads to success, success is neverinstantaneous.

A touching poem about an innocent girl who was killed in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Please don’t drink and drive:-I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead. I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would. I didn’t drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should. I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you were always right. Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight. As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I’d get home in one piece. Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet. I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road the other car didn’t see me, Mom, and hit me like a load. As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say, the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I’m the one who will pay. I’m lying here dying, Mom. I wish you’d get here soon. How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon. There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine. I hear the medic say, Mom, I’ll die in a short time. I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn’t drink. It was the others, Mom. The others didn’t think. He was probably at the same party as I. The only difference is he drank and I will die. Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life. I’m feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife. The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don’t think it’s fair. I’m lying here dying and all he can do is stare. Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave. And when I go to heaven, Mom, put “Daddy’s Girl” on my grave. Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive. If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive. My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I’m becoming very scared. Please don’t cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there. I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye. I didn’t drink and drive, so why am I the one to die? This is the end, mom, I wish I could look you in the eye, To say these final words, mom, I love you and goodbye.

Once upon a time, a long time ago, when princes and princesses lived in faraway kingdoms, royal children were given twelve special gifts when they were born. You may have heard the stories. Twelve wise women of the kingdom, or fairy godmothers as they were often called, traveled swiftly to the castle whenever a new prince or princess came into the world. Each fairy godmother pronounced a noble gift upon the royal baby. As time went on, the wise women came to understand that the twelve royal gifts of birth belong to every child, born anywhere at anytime. They yearned to proclaim the gifts to all children, but the customs of the land did not allow that. One day when the wise women gathered together they made this prophecy: Some day, all the children of the world will learn the truth about their noble inheritance. When that happens a miracle will unfold on the kingdom of Earth. Some day is near. Here is the secret they want you to know. At the wondrous moment you were born, as you took your first breath, a great celebration was held in the heavens and twelve magnificent gifts were granted to you. 1. Strength is the first gift. May you remember to call upon it whenever you need it. 2. Beauty is the second gift. May your deeds reflect its depth. 3. Courage is the third gift.May you speak and act with confidence and use courage to follow your own path. 4. Compassion is the fourth gift. May you be gentle with yourself and others. May you forgive those who hurt you and yourself when you make mistakes. 5. Hope is the fifth gift. Through each passage and season, may you trust the goodness of life. 6. Joy is the sixth gift. May it keep your heart open and filled with light. 7. Talent is the seventh gift. May you discover your own special abilities and contribute them toward a better world. 8. Imagination is the eighth gift. May it nourish your visions and dreams. 9. Reverence is the ninth gift. May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle of all creation. 10. Wisdom is the tenth gift. Guiding your way, wisdom will lead you through knowledge to understanding. May you hear its soft voice. 11. Love is the eleventh gift. It will grow each time you give it away. 12. Faith is the twelfth gift. May you believe. Link: www.facebook.com/AnandKratos

LOVE OF AN OLD COUPLE: A very poor man lived with his wife. One day, his wife, who had very long hair asked him to buy her a comb for her hair to grow well and to be well-groomed. The man felt very sorry and said no. He explained that he did not even have enough money to fix the strap of his watch he had just broken. She did not insist on her request. The man went to work and passed by a watch shop, sold his damaged watch at a low price and went to buy a comb for his wife. He came home in the evening with the comb in his hand ready to give to his wife. He was surprised when he saw his wife with a very short hair cut. She had sold her hair and was holding a new watch band. Tears flowed simultaneously from their eyes, not for the futility of their actions, but for the reciprocity of their love. MORAL: To love is nothing, to be loved is something but to love and to be loved by the one you love,that is EVERYTHING. Never take love for granted. Link: www.facebook.com/AnandKratos

Always thankful for everything that I go through in my life… even the pains because there is a lesson that I’m learning from the that too. Embrace everything that comes your way as a lesson and come out victorious. Don’t let anything bring you down. Life is a beautiful gift that needs to be enjoyed to it’s fullest. No matter what you go through in your life, don’t let anything make you bitter about anybody or any situation. Everything happens for a reason and the more we learn from it, it’s going to help us move to a higher level in our spiritual path. Always be grateful for anything that God sends your way. God tests us in many ways. He will never put us through anything that he knows we cannot handle. He is like a parent who is always protecting us and walking two steps ahead of us to make sure we are safe in our life’s journey. Link: www.facebook.com/AnandKratos

I don’t care what people think about me because I can’t change the way their minds are tuned and I can’t keep up to everyone’s expectations. I have spent most of my life trying to make others happy. But no matter how hard I try I am disappointed by the way people react to the kind of things I say or do. Finally I stopped making those extra efforts to make them happy and now I live for myself and for my self- respect. I am not here to live up to anyone’s expectations. Link: www.facebook.com/AnandKratos

No champion started his/her career as champion. In their first competition they were unseeded, when they began they only dreamt of beating their idols but became champion by beating them. Leaders are made by hard work, discipline, determination, continuous efforts takes them to their dreams. Link: www.facebook.com/AnandKratos

Link: www.facebook.com/AnandKratos Don’t just have career or academic goals. Set goals to give you a balanced, successful life. I use the word balanced before successful. Balanced means ensuring your health, relationships, mental peace are all in good order. There is no point of getting a promotion on the day of your breakup. There is no fun in driving a car if your back hurts. Shopping is not enjoyable if your mind is full of tensions."Life is one of those races in nursery school where you have to run with a marble in a spoon kept in your mouth. If the marble falls, there is no point coming first. Same is with life where health and relationships are the marble. Your striving is only worth it if there is harmony in your life. Else, you may achieve the success, but this spark, this feeling of being excited and alive, will start to die…One thing about nurturing the spark - don't take life seriously. Life is not meant to be taken seriously, as we are really temporary here. We are like a prepaid card with limited validity. If we are lucky, we may last another 50 years. And 50 is just 2,500 weekends. Do we really need to get so worked up? …It's OK, bunk a few classes, scoring low in couple of papers, goof up a few interviews, take leave from work, fall in love, little fights with your spouse. We are people, not programmed devices...” . "Don't be serious, be sincere. .keep Smiling

LIFE:- Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be – a roommate, a neighbor, a professor, a friend, a lover, or even a complete stranger – but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment they will affect your life in some profound way. Sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved straight flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless. The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are sometimes the most important ones. If someone loves you, give love back to them in whatever way you can, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teachingyou to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart. Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and listen to what they have to say. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make anything you wish of your life. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets. And if you love someone tell them, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store. Learn a lesson in life each day that you live! Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday. Think About it? Was it worth it?

SUCCESS DEPENDS UPON MATURITY:- Maturity is many things. It is the ability to base a judgment on the big picture, the long haul. It means being able to resist the urge for immediate gratification and opt for the course of action that will pay off later. One of the characteristics of the young is “I want it now.” Grown-up people can wait. Maturity is perseverance–the ability to sweat out a project or a situation, in spite of heavy opposition and discouraging setbacks, and stick with it until it is finished. The adult who is constantly changing friends and changing mates is immature. He/she cannot stick it out because he/she has not grown up. Maturity is the ability to control anger and settle differences without violence or destruction. The mature person can face unpleasantness, frustration, discomfort and defeat without collapsing or complaining. He/she knows he cannot have everything his/her own way every time. He/she is able to defer to circumstances, to other people-and to time. He/she knows when to compromise and is not too proud to do so. Maturity is humility. It is being big enough to say, “I was wrong.” And, when he/she is right, the mature person need not experience the satisfaction of saying, “I told you so.” Maturity is the ability to live up to your responsibilities, and this means being dependable. It means keeping your word. Dependability is the hallmark of integrity. Do you mean what you say-and do you say what you mean? Unfortunately, the world is filled with people who cannot be counted on. When you need them most, they are among the missing. They never seem to come through in the clutches.They break promises and substitute alibis for performance. They show up late or not at all. They are confused and disorganized. Their lives are a chaotic maze of broken promises, former friends, unfinished business and good intentions that somehow never materialize. They are always a day late and a dollar short. Maturity is the ability to make a decision and stand by it. Immature people spend their lives exploring endless possibilities and then doing nothing. Action requires courage. Without courage, little is accomplished. Maturity is the ability to harness your abilities and your energies and do more than is expected. The mature person refuses to settle for mediocrity. He/she would rather aim high and miss the mark than low-and make it. Maturity is the art of living in peace with that which cannot be changed, the courage to change that which should be changed, no matter what it takes, and the wisdom to know the difference.

HELPLESS LOVE:- Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation. According to their nature, each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of an impending storm was announced and everyone was advised to evacuate the island. The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty. Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realised it was time to leave. Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked around with hope. Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you please take me in your boat?” “No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is no place for you.” A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat. Again Love shouted, “Could you help me, Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.” Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with your muddy feet.” Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was to no avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.” When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone. Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, but jumped on to the boat, greatly relieved that she would reach a safe place. On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you know who so generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?” Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.” “And why would Time stop to pick me and take me to safety?” Love wondered. Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true greatness and what you are capable of. Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this world.” “The important message is that when we are prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel important, we forget love. Even in happiness and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do we realize the importance of love. Why wait that long? Why not make love a part of your life today?”

A GIFT OF LOVE:- “Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was nestled in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears. Time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was marred. When he rushed home from school one day and flung himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be a succession of heartbreaks. He blurted out the tragedy. “A boy, abig boy … called me a freak.” He grew up, handsome for his misfortune. A favorite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. “But you might mingle with other young people,” his mother reproved him, but felt a kindness in her heart. The boy’s father had a session with the family physician. Could nothing be done? “I believe I could graft on a pair of outer ears, if they could be procured,” the doctor decided. Whereupon the search began for a person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man. Two years went by. Then, “You are going to the hospital, Son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret,” said the father. The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person emerged. His talents blossomed into genius, and school and college became a series of triumphs. Later he married and entered the diplomatic service. “But I must know!” He urged his father, “Who gave so much for me? I could never do enough for him.” “I do not believe you could,” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know … not yet.” The years kept their profound secret, but the day did come … one of the darkest days that a son must endure. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket. Slowly, tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to reveal that the mother had no outer ears. “Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut,” he whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they?” Real beauty lies not in the physical appearance, but in the heart. Real treasure lies not in what that can be seen, but what that cannot be seen. Real love lies not in what is done and known, but in what that is done but not known.

FACE DIFFICULTIES POSITIVELY: This parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule praying or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together, told them what had happened, and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery. Initially the old mule was hysterical! But as the farmer and his neighbors continued shoveling and the dirt hit his back, a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back, HE WOULD SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP! This he did, blow after blow. “Shake it off and step up…shake it off and step up…shake it off andstep up!” He repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows, or how distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on SHAKING IT OFF AND STEPPING UP! It wasn’t long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of that well! What seemed like it would bury him actually helped him . . . all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity. THAT’S LIFE! If we face our problems and respondto them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity.

THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE:- A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 inches in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.” “Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things – your family, your partner, your health, your children – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter – likeyour job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else. The small stuff.” “If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take your partner out dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal. Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”

Don’t wait for Bad Habits to grow in you, drop them while you have control over it else they will get control you.

CYCLE OF EVIL: There was once a king who was so cruel and unjust that his subjects yearned for his death or dethronement. However, one day he surprised them all by announcing that he had decided to turn over a new leaf. “No more cruelty, no more injustice,” he promised, and he was as good as his word. He became known as the ‘Gentle Monarch’. Months after his transformation one of his ministers plucked up enough courage to ask him what had brought about his change of heart. And the king answered, “As I was galloping through my forests I caught sight of a fox being chased by a hound. The fox escaped into his hole but not before the hound had bitten into its leg and lamed it for life. Later I rode into a village and saw the same hound there. It was barking at a man. Even as I watched, the man picked up a huge stone and flung it at the dog, breaking its leg. The man had not gone far when he was kicked by a horse. His knee was shattered and he fell to the ground, disabled for life. The horse began to run but it fell into a hole and broke its leg. Reflecting on all that had happened, I thought: ‘Evil begets evil. If I continue in my evil ways, I will surely be overtaken by evil’. So I decided to change”. The minister went away convinced that the time was ripe to overthrow the king and seize the throne. Immersed in thought, he did not see the steps in front of him and fell, breaking his neck. MORAL: Cycle of Deeds always gives us back what we give to others. If we do good to others, our good will happen, If we do bad to others, our turn will also come.

THE THREE TYPES OF PEOPLE: A teacher shows three toys to a student and asks the student to find out the differences. All the three toys are seemed to be identical in their shape, size and material. After keen observation, the student observes holes in the toys. 1st toy it has holes in the ears. 2nd toy has holes in ear and mouth. 3rd toy has only one hole in one ear. Than with the help of needle the student puts the needle in the ear hole of 1st toy. The needle comes out from the other ear. In the 2nd toy, when the needle was put in ear the needle came out of mouth. And in the 3rd toy, when the needle was put in, the needle did not come out. First toy represent those people around you who gives an impression that they are listening to you, all your things and care for you. But they just pretend to do so. After listening, as the needle comes out from the next ear, the things you said to them by counting on them are gone. So be careful while you are speaking to this type of people around you, who does not care for you. Second toy represent those people who listens to you all your things and gives an impression that they care for you. But as in the toy, the needle comes out from mouth. These people will use your things and the words you tell them against you by telling it to others and bringing out the confidential issues for their own purpose. Third toy, the needle does not come out from it. These kinds of people will keep the trust you have in them. They are the ones who you can count on. MORAL: Always stay in a company of a people who are loyal and trustworthy. People, who listen to what you tell them, are not always the ones you can count on when you need them the most.

FEAR vs RESPECT: Long time ago very cruel king name Virat Singh was ruling the city of Vijay Nagar. All citizens were fearful because of his cruelty. Virat has a dog named Jack, which he used to love more than anything, one fateful morning Jack died. Virat Singh organized last rituals for dog; entire city came to cremation ground. Virat Singh was very happy to see that people love him so much and he felt he is the most popular king in the world. After few days Virat Singh died, but no one came for his funerals. Moral: Respect is something you have to earn, you cannot force it on others to respect you. There is a thin line between Fear and Respect, every one of us should understand it and do necessary corrections in our personalities.

Small acts of kindness can make the world a betterplace.–Smile at people who look like they are having arough day. Be kind to them. Kindness is the onlyinvestment that never fails. And wherever there isa human being, there’s an opportunity for kindness. Learn to give, even if it’s just a smile, notbecause you have too much, but because youunderstand there are so many others who feel likethey have nothing at all.

Small acts of kindness can make the world a betterplace.–Smile at people who look like they are having arough day. Be kind to them. Kindness is the onlyinvestment that never fails. And wherever there isa human being, there’s an opportunity for kindness. Learn to give, even if it’s just a smile, notbecause you have too much, but because youunderstand there are so many others who feel likethey have nothing at all.

Let the excuses go...the ones that have kept youstuck in a past you can't change while lookingtoward a future you can't predict. Give up thetraining wheels...the invisible walls around yourown mind that have kept you in the safe, secure,shallow, and familiar waters of your life. Life will take you over some bumps, bruises,potholes, and cliffs. Don't let these clip your wings;scare you out of living; or shake your belief in thepower of your own dream. No matter what yourpast has been, or where you find yourself rightnow...know that It's possible to laugh, love, and live again. Believe that you can make a difference ~right here...right now..with your voice and yourstory! Remember, you have something special...youhave GREATNESS within you!

The fact that you have a difficult time doing thingsthat other people can complete with ease doesn’tmake you inadequate. It doesn’t make youincapable or weak. And it doesn’t make you afailure. It makes you human. The truth is thateveryone struggles with something. No matter how happy or well-adjusted a person may seem,we all have fears that hold us back. Despite howput together someone may seem on the outside,no one is perfect, and that’s okay. Whether youhave a difficult time being social, talking on thephone, becoming independent, using your voice, entering a relationship, connecting with others,individuating from your family, or getting out ofbed each morning to face the world — know thatit’s okay. And know that despite your struggle,you are capable, you are talented, you areimportant, and you are enough.

You’re going to come across people in your lifewho will say all the right words at all the righttimes; but in the end, it’s always their actions youshould judge them by. So pay attention to whatpeople do. Their actions will tell you everything you need to know.

Get a life...Stop making excuses for the way yourlife is now. Don't dwell on the past, or on what hashappened to you. Life happens to everyone. Stoptelling everyone the same old story - 80% don'tcare and 20% are glad it's you. Get a life! You havemore going for you than you realize...so use it! Create some positive things for yourself today.Believe that you can dream again; create oncemore; achieve another goal; laugh out loud; andconnect with life on a deeper level than you haveever done before. Life is waiting for you to exploreit. Live full...die empty!

The best day of your life is the one on which youdecide your life is your own. No apologies orexcuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. Thegift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and youalone are responsible for the quality of it. This is theday your life really begins.

Never say you have failed until you have madeyour last attempt and never say it as last attemptuntil you succeed.The greatest oak was once a little nut who held itsground---

Long lasting relationships are made of sugar andspice but not always everything nice. Life is not abed of roses for any couple in the world. It is noteasy to make a relationship last a lifetime. It is allabout two people who are determined to maketheir relationship work with maturity, understanding, commitment and unconditionallove. The secret to a strong bond between couplesis their ability to endure each other’s imperfectionsand cherish their differences. The most compatiblecouples have amazing understanding of eachother’s levels of patience and tolerance. They face all their problems with great conviction and theyjust want to be together even though they haveseen the absolute worst in each other. It is all aboutbeing determined and not to allow even the worstcircumstances in life to dull the sparkle of a lovingrelationship…

What goes around comes around: One day a man saw an old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her. Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn’t look safe; he looked poor and hungry. He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was those chills which only fear can put in you. He said, “I’m here to help you, ma’am. Why don’t you wait in the car where it’s warm? By the way, my name is Bryan Anderson.” Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old lady, that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the car looking for a place to put the jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt. As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn’t thank him enough for coming to her aid. Bryan just smiled as he closed her trunk. The lady asked how much she owed him. Any amount would have been all right with her. She already imagined all the awful things that could have happened had he not stopped. Bryan never thought twice about being paid. This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty, who had given him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him to act any other way. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Bryan added, “And think of me.” He waited until she started her car and drove off. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home, disappearing into the twilight. A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn’t erase. The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Bryan. After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get change for her hundred dollar bill, but the old lady had slipped right out the door. She was gone by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered where the lady could be. Then she noticed something written on the napkin. There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote: “You don’t owe me anything. I have been there too. Somebody once helped me out, the way I’m helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what you do: Do not let this chain of love end with you.” Under the napkin were four more $100 bills. Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. How could the lady have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next month, it was going to be hard…. She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, “Everything’s going to be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson.” There is an old saying “What goes around comes around.”

Burned Biscuits: When I was a little child, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don’t remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that biscuit and eat every bite! When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I’ll never forget what he said: “Baby, I love burned biscuits.” Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, “Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she’s real tired. And besides – a little burned biscuit never hurt anyone!” You know, life is full of imperfect things… and imperfect people. I’m not the best housekeeper or cook. What I’ve learned over the years is that learning to accept each other’s faults – and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences – is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. And that’s my prayer for you today!

The Law of the Garbage Truck: One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us! My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, really friendly. So I asked, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!” This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, “The Law of the Garbage Truck.” He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage (frustration, anger, and disappointment, etc.). As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so… love the people who treat you right & pray for the ones who don’t. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it! Have a blessed, garbage-free day.

A watermelon seller on the roadside wasattractingmore customers than his rivals.He had cutwatermelons and wrapped watermelons in foil sothat they looked more hygienic to customers.Next day all the sellers were using same trickconsequently customers got divided. Next dayfirst seller had another innovation he was givinguseand throw spoons with wrapped watermelons, itcan be taken for granted next day he would be something more innovative.Its competitive age,people doing a bit extra are leading. innovationsrequire continuous brain storming.TO COPYDOESN'T REQUIRE ANY EFFORT BUT GOES ON TOMAKE YOU A PARASITE.