A married lady was expecting a birthday gift from her husband. For many months she had admired a beautiful diamond ring in a showroom, and knowing her husband could afford it, she told him that was all she wanted. As her birthday approached, this lady awaited signs that her husband had purchased the diamond ring.
Finally, on the morning of her birthday, her husband called her into his study room. Her husband told her how proud he was to have such a good wife, and told her how much he loved her. He handed her a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, the wife opened the box and found a lovely leather-bound Bible, with the wife's name embossed in gold. Angrily she raised her voice to her husband and said, "With all your money you give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving her husband.
Many years passed and the married lady was very successful in business.
She managed to settle for a more beautiful house and a wonderful family, but realized her ex-husband was very old, and thought perhaps she should go to visit him. She had not seen him for many years.
But before she could make arrangements, she received a telegram telling her that her ex-husband had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to her.
*She needed to come back immediately and take care of things.*
When she arrived at her ex-husband's house, sudden sadness and regret filled her heart. She began to search through her ex-husband's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as she had left it years ago.
With tears, she opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. Her ex-husband had carefully underlined a verse, Matt 7:11, "**And if you being evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father which is in heaven, give to those who ask Him?"** As she read those words, a tiny package dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a diamond ring with her name engraved on it. It was the same diamond ring she had seen at the showroom. On the tag was the date of her birth and the words...'LUV U ALWAYS'...
Moral of the story: God's ways are not our ways always.....
How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not packaged as we expected? I trust you enjoyed this. Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; but remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for...*
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10 tips to increase your concentration power...
1. Start assignments with some curiosity about the material and a positive attitude toward learning.
2. Designate a place where you go only to study. Use proper lighting.
3. Identify your distractions. Find ways to decrease them or to postpone them until study breaks (e.g., taking the phone off the hook, turning off instant messenger).
4. Decrease noises around you while studying. If you need some background music it should be soft. Keep the TV off.
5. Use "active study" techniques: sit straight in a chair at a desk, start out with questions about the material, outline chapters, underline key phrases after reading a section, write notes in margins, ask yourself what you have learned.
6. Divide your work into smaller manageable tasks that can be completed in a short period of time. Push yourself to complete one small task, then move on to the next task. Focus on one small task at a time.
7. Use times of peak alertness for studying difficult or less interesting topics. When you are tired or hungry concentration will be lowered.
8. When your mind starts to wander come up with some cue words to say to yourself (e.g., "Focus." "Get back on task.") to focus your concentration again.
9. Take breaks when you have completed tasks or when you feel concentration has decreased. Breaks should be approximately 10-15 minutes.
10. If you have other assignments or issues on your mind write them down on a "to do" list or take a small step to deal with them. Then get back to focusing on the task at hand.
1. Start assignments with some curiosity about the material and a positive attitude toward learning.
2. Designate a place where you go only to study. Use proper lighting.
3. Identify your distractions. Find ways to decrease them or to postpone them until study breaks (e.g., taking the phone off the hook, turning off instant messenger).
4. Decrease noises around you while studying. If you need some background music it should be soft. Keep the TV off.
5. Use "active study" techniques: sit straight in a chair at a desk, start out with questions about the material, outline chapters, underline key phrases after reading a section, write notes in margins, ask yourself what you have learned.
6. Divide your work into smaller manageable tasks that can be completed in a short period of time. Push yourself to complete one small task, then move on to the next task. Focus on one small task at a time.
7. Use times of peak alertness for studying difficult or less interesting topics. When you are tired or hungry concentration will be lowered.
8. When your mind starts to wander come up with some cue words to say to yourself (e.g., "Focus." "Get back on task.") to focus your concentration again.
9. Take breaks when you have completed tasks or when you feel concentration has decreased. Breaks should be approximately 10-15 minutes.
10. If you have other assignments or issues on your mind write them down on a "to do" list or take a small step to deal with them. Then get back to focusing on the task at hand.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Financial Management .....
A wonderful examination of Financial Management
A beggar to another beggar : I had a grand five star dinner at Taj
yesterday.
How? The other beggar asked.
First beggar : Some one gave me a Rs 100/- note yesterday.
I went to Taj and ordered dinner worth Rs 1,000/-,
and enjoyed the dinner. When the bill came, I said,
I had no money.
The Taj manager called the police man, and handed me
over to him I gave the Rs 100/- note to the police fellow,
and he set me free...!!!!
A beggar to another beggar : I had a grand five star dinner at Taj
yesterday.
How? The other beggar asked.
First beggar : Some one gave me a Rs 100/- note yesterday.
I went to Taj and ordered dinner worth Rs 1,000/-,
and enjoyed the dinner. When the bill came, I said,
I had no money.
The Taj manager called the police man, and handed me
over to him I gave the Rs 100/- note to the police fellow,
and he set me free...!!!!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Lier Lier..........
- 98% of teens say that trust is very important in personal relationships. 96-98% say that lying is immoral.
- 47% of teens say that illegal downloading of music is acceptable, and only 5% considered acceptable stealing from shop.
- During the experiment, 32 young people were divided into 2 groups - high and low social status, based on their activity, reported by the parents.
- 75% of students admit that they become "serial liars * when it comes to saving money or a job.
81% of people said "harmless lie" every day.
- Most people lie 3 times in 10 minutes of conversation.
- Following a review of 142 studies, during which 19,801 people (many of whom had experience lies in the recognition of his work) was assessed, lying or not 2,945 people, lies gently was recognized only 54% of cases, only slightly more than 50% that you can dial simply by guessing "yes-no.
- 2% of people think that lying is sometimes necessary.
- 65% of people think that often / sometimes OK to lie to not hurt someone's feelings.
- 44% of people think that often / sometimes possible to exaggerate the events in the story to make it interesting.
- 37% of people think that often / sometimes you can lie about his age.
- Depressive people are more honest with themselves than the mentally healthy, and when they recover, they become less fair.
- 98% of teens say they lie to their parents 40% of parents believe that is normal sometimes lie to children about their own bad behavior in the past
- According to the experiment conducted in Australia, 73% of doctors said that washed his hands, and only 9% actually did so;
- 29% of people who are in close relations, acknowledged that lie to their partners about their spending money.
- 33% of women lie about their spending money, as well as 26% of men.
- 1 out of 10 people had lied during the motor to reduce the contribution.
- 15% of people between 18-20 years admit they were wrong to their partners, 11% aged 21-24 years are recognized in the same.
- 22% of men say they do not want to call their number of sexual partners
- 17% of men and women aged 18-24 years reported to their sexual partner about the presence of host of.
-68% of women lie about their weight, when the rent on the right
- 91% of women say that the older they become, the easier take themselves, and the lower lying.
- 44% of people easier to lie by e-mail, than in manuscript form. During the study, 48 students had to divide $ 89 between themselves and another fictional one group that did not know about the amount of money, but I knew that it varies between $ 5-100 and should decide to accept the proposal or not. When students reported the amount of e-mail, 92% lied when handwritten - 64%.
- 15% of employees were caught in a lie directly in the workplace.
- 16% of people ever lied to justify "I call on another line" or "I call you back"
- 61% of women think that is normal if a man is lying about their appearance
- 26% of men and 9% of women believe adultery to be justified, if their partner is no longer interested in sex.
- Betrayal in varying degrees is the cause of 54% of divorces.
- 48% of women say that is normal, when their partner is lying about his attraction to other women.
- 39% of women say that is normal when a man is lying about the woman that if she was good in bed.
How about you buddy………..
- 47% of teens say that illegal downloading of music is acceptable, and only 5% considered acceptable stealing from shop.
- During the experiment, 32 young people were divided into 2 groups - high and low social status, based on their activity, reported by the parents.
- 75% of students admit that they become "serial liars * when it comes to saving money or a job.
81% of people said "harmless lie" every day.
- Most people lie 3 times in 10 minutes of conversation.
- Following a review of 142 studies, during which 19,801 people (many of whom had experience lies in the recognition of his work) was assessed, lying or not 2,945 people, lies gently was recognized only 54% of cases, only slightly more than 50% that you can dial simply by guessing "yes-no.
- 2% of people think that lying is sometimes necessary.
- 65% of people think that often / sometimes OK to lie to not hurt someone's feelings.
- 44% of people think that often / sometimes possible to exaggerate the events in the story to make it interesting.
- 37% of people think that often / sometimes you can lie about his age.
- Depressive people are more honest with themselves than the mentally healthy, and when they recover, they become less fair.
- 98% of teens say they lie to their parents 40% of parents believe that is normal sometimes lie to children about their own bad behavior in the past
- According to the experiment conducted in Australia, 73% of doctors said that washed his hands, and only 9% actually did so;
- 29% of people who are in close relations, acknowledged that lie to their partners about their spending money.
- 33% of women lie about their spending money, as well as 26% of men.
- 1 out of 10 people had lied during the motor to reduce the contribution.
- 15% of people between 18-20 years admit they were wrong to their partners, 11% aged 21-24 years are recognized in the same.
- 22% of men say they do not want to call their number of sexual partners
- 17% of men and women aged 18-24 years reported to their sexual partner about the presence of host of.
-68% of women lie about their weight, when the rent on the right
- 91% of women say that the older they become, the easier take themselves, and the lower lying.
- 44% of people easier to lie by e-mail, than in manuscript form. During the study, 48 students had to divide $ 89 between themselves and another fictional one group that did not know about the amount of money, but I knew that it varies between $ 5-100 and should decide to accept the proposal or not. When students reported the amount of e-mail, 92% lied when handwritten - 64%.
- 15% of employees were caught in a lie directly in the workplace.
- 16% of people ever lied to justify "I call on another line" or "I call you back"
- 61% of women think that is normal if a man is lying about their appearance
- 26% of men and 9% of women believe adultery to be justified, if their partner is no longer interested in sex.
- Betrayal in varying degrees is the cause of 54% of divorces.
- 48% of women say that is normal, when their partner is lying about his attraction to other women.
- 39% of women say that is normal when a man is lying about the woman that if she was good in bed.
How about you buddy………..
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Yoga, The Way Of Life....
Yoga, the way of life….
Generally as you think that Yoga is a physical exercise to bend, stretches and made some awkward poses of body. But it is Asana that is one of the parts of the Yoga. Yoga is a way of life. It is a culture to live life happily and healthy. Yoga is one among the six ancient philosophical schools of thought in India, the other five being Vedanta, Sankhya, Nyaya, Mimansa, and Vaisheshika. It is a developed and scientific way to live life that intense self-experiments and practices of our ancient Rishis. Swami Vivekananda Says That"Yoga is not a physical, mental or psychic feat. It is life itself; not the kind of restless life swinging constantly between the two extremes of exhilaration and depression, indulgence and denial, sensuousness and asceticism, but the harmonious flow of the divine will along the wise middle path to pray the nature. The Bhagvat Gita define Yoga as skill of work. It is the integration of body, mind and spirit to live a healthy, prosperous, happy and peaceful life. Since yoga developed in India, it got associated with Hinduism and its philosophy. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root "Yuj" which means to unite to merge, to add, and to integrate. In one context, it is unity of man with God, communion with the Universal Spirit. Yoga is unity in diversity that represents integration of all positive forces of life.
Yoga keeps you healthy in following ways.
• It lowers high blood pressure and keeps it at the healthy level.
• It take care of obesity, diabetes, arthritis, kidney’s problems, sexual dysfunction, asthma and several serious health problems.
• We become calmer, regardless of circumstances.
• Yoga can relieve you from stress, anxiety and insomnia.
• It helps in weight loss and makes you healthy an happy forever.
• Coping With Cancer and Alzheimer's Caregiver Stress And Fatigue.
• By practicing Yoga your mind becomes more alert and clear and you will have more physical, mental and spiritual energy.
• O it helps in inter-personal relationships, dealings with people will improve.
• We learn discipline, our life transforms, and we start getting the joy of living.
Mere reading of theory and philosophy on yoga does not help. We need to practice it regularly It is essentially a science of personal growth, and any person irrespective of his color, creed, sex or religion can practice it. find a book with pictures of the yoga poses - called "Asanas" - you plan to do, then show it to your family doctor he will tell you how to get benefit out of it. You can join a Yoga class is in your city. That is the beast way to learn Yoga.
Then join the Yoga and be healthy and happy….
Best of luck………..
Generally as you think that Yoga is a physical exercise to bend, stretches and made some awkward poses of body. But it is Asana that is one of the parts of the Yoga. Yoga is a way of life. It is a culture to live life happily and healthy. Yoga is one among the six ancient philosophical schools of thought in India, the other five being Vedanta, Sankhya, Nyaya, Mimansa, and Vaisheshika. It is a developed and scientific way to live life that intense self-experiments and practices of our ancient Rishis. Swami Vivekananda Says That"Yoga is not a physical, mental or psychic feat. It is life itself; not the kind of restless life swinging constantly between the two extremes of exhilaration and depression, indulgence and denial, sensuousness and asceticism, but the harmonious flow of the divine will along the wise middle path to pray the nature. The Bhagvat Gita define Yoga as skill of work. It is the integration of body, mind and spirit to live a healthy, prosperous, happy and peaceful life. Since yoga developed in India, it got associated with Hinduism and its philosophy. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root "Yuj" which means to unite to merge, to add, and to integrate. In one context, it is unity of man with God, communion with the Universal Spirit. Yoga is unity in diversity that represents integration of all positive forces of life.
Yoga keeps you healthy in following ways.
• It lowers high blood pressure and keeps it at the healthy level.
• It take care of obesity, diabetes, arthritis, kidney’s problems, sexual dysfunction, asthma and several serious health problems.
• We become calmer, regardless of circumstances.
• Yoga can relieve you from stress, anxiety and insomnia.
• It helps in weight loss and makes you healthy an happy forever.
• Coping With Cancer and Alzheimer's Caregiver Stress And Fatigue.
• By practicing Yoga your mind becomes more alert and clear and you will have more physical, mental and spiritual energy.
• O it helps in inter-personal relationships, dealings with people will improve.
• We learn discipline, our life transforms, and we start getting the joy of living.
Mere reading of theory and philosophy on yoga does not help. We need to practice it regularly It is essentially a science of personal growth, and any person irrespective of his color, creed, sex or religion can practice it. find a book with pictures of the yoga poses - called "Asanas" - you plan to do, then show it to your family doctor he will tell you how to get benefit out of it. You can join a Yoga class is in your city. That is the beast way to learn Yoga.
Then join the Yoga and be healthy and happy….
Best of luck………..
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A True Story............
A TRUE STORY
Spend some time to read this! Really touching!
I was walking around in a Big Bazaar store making shopping, when I saw a Cashier talking to a boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.
The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.
Then the little boy turned to me and asked: ''Mama, are you sure
I don't have enough money?''
I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy the doll, my dear.'' The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. Finally,I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much.I wanted to Gift her for her BIRTHDAY. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister has gone to be with God.Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so
I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.
'' My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.' Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so my sister won't forget me.' 'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me,but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.' Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again,just in case you do have enough money for the doll?'' 'OK' he said,
I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and
we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money! ' Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll,so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!'' 'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose. My mommy loves white roses.'
I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started.
I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.. Then I remembered a local news
paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who
hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl. The little girl died right away,and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would
not be able to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?
Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the newspaper that
the young woman had passed away.. I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch
of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young
woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.
She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the
photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed for ever. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine.. And in a fraction of a second,a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.
Spend some time to read this! Really touching!
I was walking around in a Big Bazaar store making shopping, when I saw a Cashier talking to a boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.
The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.
Then the little boy turned to me and asked: ''Mama, are you sure
I don't have enough money?''
I counted his cash and replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy the doll, my dear.'' The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand. Finally,I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.
It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much.I wanted to Gift her for her BIRTHDAY. I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister has gone to be with God.Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so
I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.
'' My heart nearly stopped. The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.' Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so my sister won't forget me.' 'I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me,but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.' Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly. I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again,just in case you do have enough money for the doll?'' 'OK' he said,
I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and
we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money! ' Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll,so that mommy could give It to my sister. He heard me!'' 'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose. My mommy loves white roses.'
I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started.
I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.. Then I remembered a local news
paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who
hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl. The little girl died right away,and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would
not be able to recover from the coma. Was this the family of the little boy?
Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the newspaper that
the young woman had passed away.. I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch
of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young
woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.
She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the
photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest. I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed for ever. The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine.. And in a fraction of a second,a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.
A Healthy Relationship
A strong, healthy relationship is one in which the partners show respect and kindness toward each other. The relationship forms a rewarding and enduring bond of trust and support. Here are seven power skills by Steve Buckhurst that will help you form stronger alliances and bringing more closeness, authenticity and trust to your relationships. Try it….
BE RELAX
If you are comfortable around others, they will feel comfortable around you. If you appear nervous, others will sense it and withdraw. Be relax and find bless of god. A smile will always be the most powerful builder of rapport. Communicating with relaxed optimism, energy and enthusiasm will provide a strong foundation for lasting relationships.
BE A LISTENER
Powerful listening goes beyond hearing words and messages; it connects us emotionally with our communication partner. Listen to what the person is not saying as well as to what he or she is saying. Focus intently and listen to the messages conveyed behind and between words. Listen also with your eyes and heart that what it says to follow. Do follow and find the best as you want.
RESPONSE WISE-FULLY
Response the thing wise fully, uses a sweet words and expression that makes your presentation lively. That s makes you closer to the person you say. A response can be encouraging or discouraging. If you consider in advance the impact of your emotions and words, you will create a positive impact on your relationships.
Don't forget to acknowledge your most important relationship: the relationship with yourself. Acknowledge your own qualities and put those qualities into action. You cannot form a stronger relationship with others than you have with yourself. You will attract the qualities in others that are already within you.
BE RELAX
If you are comfortable around others, they will feel comfortable around you. If you appear nervous, others will sense it and withdraw. Be relax and find bless of god. A smile will always be the most powerful builder of rapport. Communicating with relaxed optimism, energy and enthusiasm will provide a strong foundation for lasting relationships.
BE A LISTENER
Powerful listening goes beyond hearing words and messages; it connects us emotionally with our communication partner. Listen to what the person is not saying as well as to what he or she is saying. Focus intently and listen to the messages conveyed behind and between words. Listen also with your eyes and heart that what it says to follow. Do follow and find the best as you want.
RESPONSE WISE-FULLY
Response the thing wise fully, uses a sweet words and expression that makes your presentation lively. That s makes you closer to the person you say. A response can be encouraging or discouraging. If you consider in advance the impact of your emotions and words, you will create a positive impact on your relationships.
Don't forget to acknowledge your most important relationship: the relationship with yourself. Acknowledge your own qualities and put those qualities into action. You cannot form a stronger relationship with others than you have with yourself. You will attract the qualities in others that are already within you.
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