2008 was great....
"i get nothing i want,
i get everything i need"
29 December 2008
09 November 2008
LIFE is .....
Life is tough
It can be hard
But when it gets unbearable
Don't let down your guard.
Although bad things
Happen to us all
It's important to remember
To learn from each fall.
Life is tough
But you are tougher
And just remember
It could be rougher.
Remember to cherish
The good things in life
They help you get by
In times of strife.
Don't underestimate
The worth of a friend
Because without them
Our hearts would not mend.
Always be true
To everyone you meet
If you act fake
You have suffered defeat.
Always be yourself
No matter what people say
It's a lot easier
To form lasting friendships this way.
It's important to say
What is only sincere
Words from the heart
Are the best kind to hear.
Don't worry about mistakes
From way back when
And never wonder
What might have been.
Never look back
The past is gone
Only memories remain
To look upon.
Learn to forgive
But never forget
Put things behind you
And never regret.
Always look forward
Keep moving ahead
So you can be proud of
The life you led.
But don't look too far
Or move too fast
Make the most of each day
It could be your last.
Don’t let others
Get you down
Show them a smile
When they want a frown.
Give people respect
No matter how mean they can be
The fact that they hurt you
They may not always see.
Allow yourself to grieve
It’s okay to cry
Remember life goes on
And the tears will dry.
Enjoy your life
Have fun and go crazy
Just don’t sit around
And always be lazy.
Try your best
In all that you do
Believe in yourself
And others will too.
Believe in God
He's always there
To help us learn
That life's not fair.
Because life's not a game
To win or lose
It is a gift
To love if we choose.
:::author unknown:::
It can be hard
But when it gets unbearable
Don't let down your guard.
Although bad things
Happen to us all
It's important to remember
To learn from each fall.
Life is tough
But you are tougher
And just remember
It could be rougher.
Remember to cherish
The good things in life
They help you get by
In times of strife.
Don't underestimate
The worth of a friend
Because without them
Our hearts would not mend.
Always be true
To everyone you meet
If you act fake
You have suffered defeat.
Always be yourself
No matter what people say
It's a lot easier
To form lasting friendships this way.
It's important to say
What is only sincere
Words from the heart
Are the best kind to hear.
Don't worry about mistakes
From way back when
And never wonder
What might have been.
Never look back
The past is gone
Only memories remain
To look upon.
Learn to forgive
But never forget
Put things behind you
And never regret.
Always look forward
Keep moving ahead
So you can be proud of
The life you led.
But don't look too far
Or move too fast
Make the most of each day
It could be your last.
Don’t let others
Get you down
Show them a smile
When they want a frown.
Give people respect
No matter how mean they can be
The fact that they hurt you
They may not always see.
Allow yourself to grieve
It’s okay to cry
Remember life goes on
And the tears will dry.
Enjoy your life
Have fun and go crazy
Just don’t sit around
And always be lazy.
Try your best
In all that you do
Believe in yourself
And others will too.
Believe in God
He's always there
To help us learn
That life's not fair.
Because life's not a game
To win or lose
It is a gift
To love if we choose.
:::author unknown:::
17 October 2008
Please THINK before...
Today before you say an unkind word -
Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food -
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife -
Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today before you complain about life -
Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children -
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep -
Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job -
Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another -
Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one MAKER.
We all need to be reminded at times
that no matter how bad things are that there are
always others that have it worse than we do.
"Author unknown"
Think of someone who can't speak.
Before you complain about the taste of your food -
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Before you complain about your husband or wife -
Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today before you complain about life -
Think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children -
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.
Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep -
Think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And when you are tired and complain about your job -
Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another -
Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all answer to one MAKER.
We all need to be reminded at times
that no matter how bad things are that there are
always others that have it worse than we do.
"Author unknown"
21 September 2008
Is Your Hut Burning ?
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened. Everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.
"God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.
How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.
But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened. Everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.
"God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.
How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.
05 August 2008
the four CANDLES
The Four Candles burned slowly.
Their Ambiance was so soft you
could hear them speak...
The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
The second candle says, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer."
"People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.
Suddenly...
A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end."
Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, "Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles."
With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three candles.
Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.
With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...Peace, Faith and Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.
Stay happy,peaceful and blessed
Their Ambiance was so soft you
could hear them speak...
The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
The second candle says, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer."
"People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.
Suddenly...
A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end."
Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, "Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles."
With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three candles.
Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.
With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...Peace, Faith and Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.
Stay happy,peaceful and blessed
26 July 2008
problems.....
If there were no problems, there would be no progress. Problems may be painful, frustrating and unpleasant, but they do have the power to get you focused and to keep you going.
Problems can compel you to think, and they can motivate you to get moving. They can bring out positive, valuable qualities you might otherwise never have known you had.
Problems can strengthen your faith, for sometimes there is nowhere else to turn. Problems can help you to truly understand and appreciate what's really important in life.
Some of life's greatest achievements have been the result of the most difficult and imposing problems. Problems can focus and positively direct efforts and energy that might otherwise be scattered or never even applied.
Problems can be a pain and they can also, ultimately, be a blessing. If you have your share of problems, take heart, for they carry with them the seeds of greatness.
Problems can compel you to think, and they can motivate you to get moving. They can bring out positive, valuable qualities you might otherwise never have known you had.
Problems can strengthen your faith, for sometimes there is nowhere else to turn. Problems can help you to truly understand and appreciate what's really important in life.
Some of life's greatest achievements have been the result of the most difficult and imposing problems. Problems can focus and positively direct efforts and energy that might otherwise be scattered or never even applied.
Problems can be a pain and they can also, ultimately, be a blessing. If you have your share of problems, take heart, for they carry with them the seeds of greatness.
06 June 2008
WE have so much to be THANKFUL
Today upon a bus,i saw a girl with golden hair& wished,i was as fair,
When suddenly she rose to leave,i saw her hooble down the aisle,
she had one leg & wore a crutch,but at she passed,a smile,
YA ALLAH,forgive me,when i whine,i have 2 legs,the world is mine,
I stopped to buy some candy,the lad who sold it had such charm,
If i were late,it,d,do no harm,I talkted, with him he seemed so glad,
& as i left,he said to me,“I thank you,you’ve been so kind,
it’s nice to talk with folks like you,You see”he said”"i,am blind”
YA ALLAH, forgive me when i wine,i have 2 eyes,the world is mine,
Later while a walking down the street,I saw a child with eyes of blue,
He stood & watched the other’s play,He did not know what to do,
I stopped a moment & then I said,”Why don’t You join the others,dear”?
He looked a head without the word,
YA ALLAH,forgive me when i whine,i have 2 ears,the world is mine.
When suddenly she rose to leave,i saw her hooble down the aisle,
she had one leg & wore a crutch,but at she passed,a smile,
YA ALLAH,forgive me,when i whine,i have 2 legs,the world is mine,
I stopped to buy some candy,the lad who sold it had such charm,
If i were late,it,d,do no harm,I talkted, with him he seemed so glad,
& as i left,he said to me,“I thank you,you’ve been so kind,
it’s nice to talk with folks like you,You see”he said”"i,am blind”
YA ALLAH, forgive me when i wine,i have 2 eyes,the world is mine,
Later while a walking down the street,I saw a child with eyes of blue,
He stood & watched the other’s play,He did not know what to do,
I stopped a moment & then I said,”Why don’t You join the others,dear”?
He looked a head without the word,
YA ALLAH,forgive me when i whine,i have 2 ears,the world is mine.
19 May 2008
15 May 2008
what is LOVE?
A student asks a teacher, “What is love?”
The teacher said, “in order to answer your question, go to the wheat field and choose the biggestwheat and come back.
But the rule is: you can go through them only once and cannot turn back to pick.”
The student went to the field, go thru first row, he saw one big wheat,but he wonders….may be there is a bigger one later.Then he saw another bigger one… but may be there is an even bigger one waiting for him.Later, when he finished more than half of the wheat field, he starts to realise that the wheat is not asbig as the previous one he saw, he knew he has missed the biggest one, and he regretted.So, he ended up went back to the teacher with empty hand.
The teacher told him, “…this is love… you keep looking for better ones,but when later you realise, you have already missed the person".
The teacher said, “in order to answer your question, go to the wheat field and choose the biggestwheat and come back.
But the rule is: you can go through them only once and cannot turn back to pick.”
The student went to the field, go thru first row, he saw one big wheat,but he wonders….may be there is a bigger one later.Then he saw another bigger one… but may be there is an even bigger one waiting for him.Later, when he finished more than half of the wheat field, he starts to realise that the wheat is not asbig as the previous one he saw, he knew he has missed the biggest one, and he regretted.So, he ended up went back to the teacher with empty hand.
The teacher told him, “…this is love… you keep looking for better ones,but when later you realise, you have already missed the person".
11 May 2008
10 Rules for a Good Day
1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK:
If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind...
I will not respond in a like manner.
2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY":
If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will
quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy"
could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or a stranger.
3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY:
I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do
not spread gossip.
4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE:
I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.
5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE:
I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.
6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE,
BUT I WILL NOT DO IT SECRETLY:
I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.
7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE
TREATED:
I will practice the golden rule - "Do unto others as I would have
them do unto me" - with everyone I encounter.
8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE I
DISCOURAGED:
My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the
difference to someone who is wrestling life.
9. TODAY I WILL NUTURE MY BODY:
I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my
body.
10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY:
I will spend a little more time in prayer today: I will begin reading
something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place
(at some point during the day) and listen to God's voice!
If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind...
I will not respond in a like manner.
2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY":
If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will
quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy"
could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or a stranger.
3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY:
I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do
not spread gossip.
4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE:
I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.
5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE:
I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.
6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE,
BUT I WILL NOT DO IT SECRETLY:
I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.
7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE
TREATED:
I will practice the golden rule - "Do unto others as I would have
them do unto me" - with everyone I encounter.
8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE I
DISCOURAGED:
My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the
difference to someone who is wrestling life.
9. TODAY I WILL NUTURE MY BODY:
I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my
body.
10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY:
I will spend a little more time in prayer today: I will begin reading
something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place
(at some point during the day) and listen to God's voice!
29 April 2008
13 April 2008
YOU ARE.......
You are strong...when you take your grief and teach it to smile.
You are brave...when you overcome your fear and help others to do the same.
You are happy...when you see a flower and are thankful for the blessing.
You are loving...when your own pain does not blind you to the pain of others.
You are wise...when you know the limits of your wisdom.
You are true...when you admit there are times you fool yourself.
You are alive...when tomorrow's hope means more to you than yesterday's mistake.
You are growing...when you know what you are but not what you will become.
You are free...when you are in control of yourself and do not wish to control others.
You are honorable...when you find your honor is to honor others.
You are generous...when you can take as sweetly as you can give.
You are humble...when you do not know how humble you are.
You are thoughtful...when you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are.
You are merciful...when you forgive in others the faults you condemn in yourself.
You are beautiful...when you don't need a mirror to tell you.
You are rich...when you never need more than what you have.
You are you...when you are at peace with who you are not.
- Author Unknown
RULES FOR BEING HAPPY
God didn't promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow,
sun without rain,
but he did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears,and light for the way.
Disappointments are like road bumps,
they slow you down a bit
but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards.
Don't stay on the bump too long.
Move on!
When you feel down because you didn't get what you want,
just sit tight and be happy,
because God is thinking ofsomething better to give you.
When something happens to you,
good or bad,
consider what it means.
There's a purpose to life's events
to teach you how to laugh moreor not to cry as hard.
You can't make someone love you,
all you can do is be someone who can be loved --
the rest is up to the other personto realize your worth.
The measure of love is when you love without measures.
In life there are very rare chances that you'll meet
the person you love who loves you in return.
So once you have it don't ever let go --
the chance might never come your way again.
It's better to lose your pride to the one you love,
than to lose the one you love because of pride.
We spend so much time looking for the right person to love
or finding fault with those we already love,
when instead we should be perfecting the love we give.
When you truly care for someone,
you don't look for faults,
you don't look for answers,
you don't look for mistakes.
Instead, you fight the mistakes,
you accept the faults and you overlook excuses.
Never abandon an old friend.
You will never find one who can take his or her place.
Friendship is like wine.
It gets better as it grows older.
Remember the five simple rules to being happy:
Free your heart of hatred.
Free your mind from worries.
Live simply.
Give more.
Expect less.
No one can go back and make a brand new start.
Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
laughter without sorrow,
sun without rain,
but he did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears,and light for the way.
Disappointments are like road bumps,
they slow you down a bit
but you enjoy the smooth road afterwards.
Don't stay on the bump too long.
Move on!
When you feel down because you didn't get what you want,
just sit tight and be happy,
because God is thinking ofsomething better to give you.
When something happens to you,
good or bad,
consider what it means.
There's a purpose to life's events
to teach you how to laugh moreor not to cry as hard.
You can't make someone love you,
all you can do is be someone who can be loved --
the rest is up to the other personto realize your worth.
The measure of love is when you love without measures.
In life there are very rare chances that you'll meet
the person you love who loves you in return.
So once you have it don't ever let go --
the chance might never come your way again.
It's better to lose your pride to the one you love,
than to lose the one you love because of pride.
We spend so much time looking for the right person to love
or finding fault with those we already love,
when instead we should be perfecting the love we give.
When you truly care for someone,
you don't look for faults,
you don't look for answers,
you don't look for mistakes.
Instead, you fight the mistakes,
you accept the faults and you overlook excuses.
Never abandon an old friend.
You will never find one who can take his or her place.
Friendship is like wine.
It gets better as it grows older.
Remember the five simple rules to being happy:
Free your heart of hatred.
Free your mind from worries.
Live simply.
Give more.
Expect less.
No one can go back and make a brand new start.
Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
23 March 2008
a guided tour of HEAVEN
I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. Wewalked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels.
My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, 'Thisis the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayerare received.'
I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so manyangels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets andscraps from people all over the world.
Then we moved on down a long corridor until we reached the secondsection. The angel then said to me, 'This is the Packaging andDelivery Section. Here, the graces and blessings the people asked forareprocessed and delivered to the living persons who asked for them.I noticed again how busy it was there. There were many angels workinghard at that station, since so many blessings had been requested andwere being packaged for delivery to Earth.
Finally at the farthest end of the long corridor we stopped at thedoor of a very small station. To my great surprise, only one angelwas seated there, idly doing nothing. 'This is the AcknowledgmentSection,' my angel friend quietly admitted to me.
He seemed embarrassed 'How is it that there is no work going onhere?' I asked.'So sad,' the angel sighed. 'After people receive the blessings thatthey asked for, very few send back acknowledgments.'
'How does one acknowledge God's blessings?' I asked.
'Simple,' the angel answered. Just say, 'Thank you, Lord.'
'What blessings should they acknowledge?' I asked.
'If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roofoverhead and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of this world.
If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in adish, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy
And if you get this on your own computer, you are part of the 1% inthe world who has that opportunity.'
'If you woke up this morning with more health than illness ... youare more blessed than the many who will not even survive this day 'If you have never experienced the fear in battle, the loneliness ofimprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation ...you are ahead of 700 million people in the world.'
'If you can attend a place of worship without the fear of harassment,arrest, torture or death you are envied by, and more blessed than,three billion people in the world .'
'If your parents are still alive and still married ...you are veryrare.'If you can hold your head up and smile, you are not the norm, you'reunique to all those in doubt and despair.
'OK, what now? How can I start?
If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing inthat someone is thinking of you as very special and you are moreblessed than over two billion people in the world who cannot read atall.
Have a good day, count your blessings, and if you want, pass thisalong to remind everyone else how blessed we all are.
Acknowledge Dept.: 'Thank you Lord, for giving me the ability toshare this message and for giving me so many wonderful people to share it with.
[source: Internet]
My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, 'Thisis the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayerare received.'
I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so manyangels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets andscraps from people all over the world.
Then we moved on down a long corridor until we reached the secondsection. The angel then said to me, 'This is the Packaging andDelivery Section. Here, the graces and blessings the people asked forareprocessed and delivered to the living persons who asked for them.I noticed again how busy it was there. There were many angels workinghard at that station, since so many blessings had been requested andwere being packaged for delivery to Earth.
Finally at the farthest end of the long corridor we stopped at thedoor of a very small station. To my great surprise, only one angelwas seated there, idly doing nothing. 'This is the AcknowledgmentSection,' my angel friend quietly admitted to me.
He seemed embarrassed 'How is it that there is no work going onhere?' I asked.'So sad,' the angel sighed. 'After people receive the blessings thatthey asked for, very few send back acknowledgments.'
'How does one acknowledge God's blessings?' I asked.
'Simple,' the angel answered. Just say, 'Thank you, Lord.'
'What blessings should they acknowledge?' I asked.
'If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roofoverhead and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of this world.
If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in adish, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy
And if you get this on your own computer, you are part of the 1% inthe world who has that opportunity.'
'If you woke up this morning with more health than illness ... youare more blessed than the many who will not even survive this day 'If you have never experienced the fear in battle, the loneliness ofimprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation ...you are ahead of 700 million people in the world.'
'If you can attend a place of worship without the fear of harassment,arrest, torture or death you are envied by, and more blessed than,three billion people in the world .'
'If your parents are still alive and still married ...you are veryrare.'If you can hold your head up and smile, you are not the norm, you'reunique to all those in doubt and despair.
'OK, what now? How can I start?
If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing inthat someone is thinking of you as very special and you are moreblessed than over two billion people in the world who cannot read atall.
Have a good day, count your blessings, and if you want, pass thisalong to remind everyone else how blessed we all are.
Acknowledge Dept.: 'Thank you Lord, for giving me the ability toshare this message and for giving me so many wonderful people to share it with.
[source: Internet]
05 March 2008
Life Management Lessons
A little while ago, I was feeling terribly overwhelmed. So much to do... so little time, at least that's the way things seemed. I can remember crying out to God and asking Him to help me. After praying, He gave me some very practical answers... three of which I'd like to share with you:
1.) Get Rid of Distractions
Are you tied up with people and things that just keep you perpetually off track and out of balance? If so, you have to get that in check. If you're honest, you'll admit that some individuals consume far too much of your time. Whenever they're around, you end up trying to accommodate them while losing precious moments in the process. When this happens, you need to re-prioritize and re-order your life.
2.) Say No
Why is it so hard for us to say no? Well, for many people, it's the need to please and placate, that keeps them in a constant cycle of doing things they can't or don't want to do, just to keep others happy. Have you ever struggled with that?
Remember, just because demands are made on your time, energy, and other resources, doesn't mean you have to give in. This lesson can be hard to learn, but it's necessary. Certainly, you can give "a pleasant no"... but by all means, don't say yes to things that will end up creating unnecessary hardships for you.
"...just because demands are made on your time, energy, and other resources, doesn't mean you have to give in..."
3.) Pace Yourself
Hard work and perseverance is necessary to excel in life, but you can't expect things to happen overnight. Everything won't come together in a day... you have to be patient. Recognize that things will manifest when the time is right... and not a day sooner. No amount of toiling can alter God's timing. Struggling, trying to force things to come together will only lead to disappointment and frustration. So, pace yourself. Take things one day at a time, and trust God to do what you cannot. Most assuredly, He will!
1.) Get Rid of Distractions
Are you tied up with people and things that just keep you perpetually off track and out of balance? If so, you have to get that in check. If you're honest, you'll admit that some individuals consume far too much of your time. Whenever they're around, you end up trying to accommodate them while losing precious moments in the process. When this happens, you need to re-prioritize and re-order your life.
2.) Say No
Why is it so hard for us to say no? Well, for many people, it's the need to please and placate, that keeps them in a constant cycle of doing things they can't or don't want to do, just to keep others happy. Have you ever struggled with that?
Remember, just because demands are made on your time, energy, and other resources, doesn't mean you have to give in. This lesson can be hard to learn, but it's necessary. Certainly, you can give "a pleasant no"... but by all means, don't say yes to things that will end up creating unnecessary hardships for you.
"...just because demands are made on your time, energy, and other resources, doesn't mean you have to give in..."
3.) Pace Yourself
Hard work and perseverance is necessary to excel in life, but you can't expect things to happen overnight. Everything won't come together in a day... you have to be patient. Recognize that things will manifest when the time is right... and not a day sooner. No amount of toiling can alter God's timing. Struggling, trying to force things to come together will only lead to disappointment and frustration. So, pace yourself. Take things one day at a time, and trust God to do what you cannot. Most assuredly, He will!
10 February 2008
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती
लहरों से डर कर नौका पार नहीं होती,
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती.
नन्हीं चींटी जब दाना लेकर चलती है,
चढ़ती दीवारों पर, सौ बार फिसलती है.
मन का विश्वास रगों में साहस भरता है,
चढ़कर गिरना, गिरकर चढ़ना न अखरता है.
आख़िर उसकी मेहनत बेकार नहीं होती,
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती.
डुबकियां सिंधु में गोताखोर लगाता है,
जा जा कर खाली हाथ लौटकर आता है.
मिलते नहीं सहज ही मोती गहरे पानी में,
बढ़ता दुगना उत्साह इसी हैरानी में.
मुट्ठी उसकी खाली हर बार नहीं होती,
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती.
असफलता एक चुनौती है, इसे स्वीकार करो,
क्या कमी रह गई, देखो और सुधार करो.
जब तक न सफल हो, नींद चैन को त्यागो तुम,
संघर्श का मैदान छोड़ कर मत भागो तुम.
कुछ किये बिना ही जय जय कार नहीं होती,
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती.
नन्हीं चींटी जब दाना लेकर चलती है,
चढ़ती दीवारों पर, सौ बार फिसलती है.
मन का विश्वास रगों में साहस भरता है,
चढ़कर गिरना, गिरकर चढ़ना न अखरता है.
आख़िर उसकी मेहनत बेकार नहीं होती,
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती.
डुबकियां सिंधु में गोताखोर लगाता है,
जा जा कर खाली हाथ लौटकर आता है.
मिलते नहीं सहज ही मोती गहरे पानी में,
बढ़ता दुगना उत्साह इसी हैरानी में.
मुट्ठी उसकी खाली हर बार नहीं होती,
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती.
असफलता एक चुनौती है, इसे स्वीकार करो,
क्या कमी रह गई, देखो और सुधार करो.
जब तक न सफल हो, नींद चैन को त्यागो तुम,
संघर्श का मैदान छोड़ कर मत भागो तुम.
कुछ किये बिना ही जय जय कार नहीं होती,
कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती
11 January 2008
New Year Resolution
Today I will delete
Today I will delete from my diary
two days: yesterday and tomorrow
Yesterday was to learn
and tomorrow will be the consequence
of what I can do today.
Today I will face life
with the conviction that this day
will not ever return.
Today is the last opportunity
I have to live intensely,
as no one can assure me
that I will see tomorrow's sunrise.
Today I will be brave enough
not to let any opportunity pass me by,
my only alternative is to succeed.
Today I will invest
my most valuable resource:my time ,
in the most trascendental work:
my life ;
I will spend each minute
passionately to make
of today a different
and unique day in my life.
Today I will defy every obstacule
that appears on my way trusting
I will succeed.
Today I will resist
pesimism and will conquer
the world with a smile,
with the positive attitude
of expecting always the best.
Today I will make of every ordinary task
a sublime expression,
Today I will have my feet on the ground
understanding reality
and the stars' gaze
to invent my future.
Today I will take the time to be happy
and will leave my footprints and my presence
in the hearts of others.
Today, I invite you to begin a new season
where we can dream
that everything we undertake is possible
and we fulfil it,
with joy and dignity.
Have a good day
and a better one tomorrow!
two days: yesterday and tomorrow
Yesterday was to learn
and tomorrow will be the consequence
of what I can do today.
Today I will face life
with the conviction that this day
will not ever return.
Today is the last opportunity
I have to live intensely,
as no one can assure me
that I will see tomorrow's sunrise.
Today I will be brave enough
not to let any opportunity pass me by,
my only alternative is to succeed.
Today I will invest
my most valuable resource:my time ,
in the most trascendental work:
my life ;
I will spend each minute
passionately to make
of today a different
and unique day in my life.
Today I will defy every obstacule
that appears on my way trusting
I will succeed.
Today I will resist
pesimism and will conquer
the world with a smile,
with the positive attitude
of expecting always the best.
Today I will make of every ordinary task
a sublime expression,
Today I will have my feet on the ground
understanding reality
and the stars' gaze
to invent my future.
Today I will take the time to be happy
and will leave my footprints and my presence
in the hearts of others.
Today, I invite you to begin a new season
where we can dream
that everything we undertake is possible
and we fulfil it,
with joy and dignity.
Have a good day
and a better one tomorrow!
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