Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important. The most useful. The favorite.
Green said: "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
Blue interrupted: "You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."
Yellow chuckled: "You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun."
Orange started next to blow her trumpet: "I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and papayas. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you."
Red could stand it no longer he shouted out: "I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life's blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy."
Purple rose up to his full height: He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey."
Finally Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: "Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."
And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort.
In the midst of the clamor, rain began to speak: "You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."
Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.
The rain continued: "From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow."
And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, and a Rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another. --- Author Unknown
" Some people say success is out of their reach; more than likely that could be because they are not working for it. Once you give up, it is easy to go downhill and constantly experience negative thoughts. Stay hopeful, work hard, take advantage of your resources, and success will come. People help people that are trying to help themselves." --- Author Unknown
" If you lose an opportunity, don't close your eyes with tears. Keep your vision clear, so that you don't miss the second chance." --- Author Unknown
" Getting along well with other people is still the world's most needed skill. With it…there is no limit to what person can do. We need people; we need the cooperation of others. There is very little we can do alone." --- Earl Nightingale
" A happy and meaningful life requires our continuous input and creativity. It does not happen by chance. It happens because of our choices and actions. And each day we are given new opportunities to choose and act and, in doing so, we create our own unique journey. Keep going..." --- Author Unknown -
" If a part of your heart wants something else, then you are robbing yourself from your own happiness. Go get what you need and want; never have doubts. Do not die with an unfulfilled heart." Lucy M. Garcia
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
When I looked back at my life, one thing that I realized which was very important for me was remaining patient - even when things seem to go slow and down. I realized that patience has always paid off, though in its time.
In today's context, where life is fast paced, where does patience fit in?
* A driver wants to reach his destination as soon as possible.
* A businessman wants to make his fortune quickly.
* A tourist wants to visit as many places possible in the shortest time.
* A funny way of looking at it is - even our washing machines are overworked just because we want to get more done in less time.
Many a time patience is one of the less exercised capacities of humans.
* A boy spends his nights thinking about his examination results, when he can actually leave it to time and go about what he can do.
* A businessman tries to figure out how his career will chart without any benefit.
* A girl is hasty in settling for her life partner.
Such a thing called "impatience" steals our joy out of our life. How often do we remind ourselves of the fact that uncertainty is what adds up the taste to our life?
Suppose each one of us knew, to the minute detail, what is going to happen for the next 10 days. How will it be? We can be sure that we will lose our peace while thinking about the falls, bumps and hiccups that we are sure to meet within those 10 days.
Life would become a program, an automation, robotic….
Stories are wonderful to almost all of us; each one though liking different genre of them. But think if we all knew the end of the story from the beginning? Would we either keep the book aside, because we do not like the ending, or read it every now and then remind ourselves of the ending so that the charm of the characters in the story is lost?
Someone said, "Ignorance is bliss". Now, I am not undermining the importance of planning or predicting in order to be prepared but I am just reiterating that serene patience, when employed in tandem, would help us achieve much more.
Patience is not just sitting around thinking something will happen; it is the grit and will to accept the flops and STILL WORK WITH ZEST, AS IF YOU ARE JUST STARTING YOUR VENTURE.
The blatant truth is that we actually kill the present time with our impatience.
Someone said, "Life need not be wonderful to be ENJOYABLE". It would not be wise for us to damage our own present for an unknowing future. With all uncertainty, we can still enjoy our EVERYDAY life.
And hence the best thing to do is to say to ourselves, "Hey you there inside, remember, you are the most happy when you don't know what is going to unfold the next moment."
Let us take a reminder from the book of psalms which advices us, "Be calm and wait patiently for God…"
1) With average or even minimum ability, success is still very possible. -Jacob Gelt Dekker
2) I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. -Albert Einstein
3) If we did things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves. -Thomas Edison
4) Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there. -John Wooden
5) Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. -Mother Teresa
6) Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. -Helen Keller
7) Big jobs usually go
8 ) Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. -John Wooden
9) Do a little more each day than you think you possibly can. -Lowell Thomas
10) Everyone has talent. -Erica Jong
11) Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be a miracle. -Philiphs Brooks
12) Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking our potential. -Liane Cardes
13) Do not measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability. -John Wooden
14) If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Do not hoard it. Do not dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. -Brenda Francis
15) If you deliberately plan on being less than you can capable of being, then I warn you that you will be unhappy for the rest of your life. -Abraham Maslow
Most people who believe in a certain religion, won't actually say that their religion is better than yours, however, there's not a doubt in my mind that at one point in their life, they actually thought it.
Just the actual thought of somebody thinking that their religion is better than yours, probably separates them from their own religious beliefs. I can't think of one religion that doesn't imply that their religion is the only way to salvation or to the promised land.
Once this thought becomes dominant in your mind, and you actually believe that your religion truly is better than all others and it is the only way to salvation or to the promised land, you're probably in too deep. I can't tell you how many times I've heard this simple statement or been able to read it on someone else's face like a glaring red beacon flashing over an airport.
If you don't believe that some people think that their religion is better than others, I would like to challenge you to put it to a test. Simply ask someone if they are thinking about switching over to a different religion.
You're rarely going to hear someone tell you that they are, you're probably going to see a puzzled look on their face, providing you with the answer, without even opening up their mouths. There's a good chance that these people will tell you," No, they have never even thought about joining another religion." The problem is, they've probably never even spent the time to think about whether their religion is right or wrong.
I can't tell you how many people, that I meet on a regular basis, believe that their religious views are right and all others are now wrong. I can however tell you, that most of these people haven't took the time to study the origins of their beliefs thoroughly.
How can you judge another religion, when you don't really understand your own? If you have studied early Christianity, like I have, there's a good chance that you won't ever again go around telling someone or even thinking it silently to your self, that your religion is actually better than someone else's.
C'mon, brides, you can admit it: there are times that your fiance drives you absolutely crazy! Yes, he is sweet and loving, and the man that you want to spend the rest of your life with (at least most days), but there are days when you think that you must be nuts to be marrying this guy. If you find yourself agreeing with all of this, don't feel guilty - you are completely normal.
Being in a relationship is never easy, and when you pile the stress of planning a wedding on top of that, it can be downright challenging at times. This is not to say that you do not love your fiancé, but often it is all of the little annoying things that can add up to him driving you insane. If you are a fan of wedding chat boards online, you will quickly realize that almost every engaged woman feels like this at least once.
Of course, you don't want to let petty irritations spoil your relationship, so it is a good idea to try to resolve them or to resolve to let them go. If your guy always puts the roll of toilet paper on "backwards" so that the paper comes from underneath, this is the type of thing that you should probably resolve to get over (at least he replaced the roll, right?). Some things, though, will really eat away at you, so it is best to nip them in the bud.
Topping the rant list of most brides is that their fiancés do not help out enough with the wedding stuff. It can be both the practical details (he forgot to meet you for a tasting at the caterer's today) and the emotional drama that surrounds a wedding (his mother is driving you bananas and he refuses to intervene). Every person is different, so think carefully about your fiancé in particular before trying to reach a solution.
Start off by giving your guy the benefit of the doubt. How much have you really asked for help? Maybe he thinks that you are having a great time planning the wedding and that he should stay out of the way. Keep in mind that most men don't really know anything about weddings until they have their own. Obviously you know that he has to give gifts to his groomsmen, but don't expect him to know without being told. (While you're at it, you might mention that it is up to the groom to pick out the groomsmen gifts; don't let this task end up on your lengthy to-do list!) It pays to be specific.
Another thing that many brides complain about is their future mother-in-law. Maybe your fiancé has not noticed that she has been stepping on your toes when it comes to making choices about the wedding. Or maybe he has noticed, but is not backing you up. This is a situation that calls for a heart-to-heart talk with your husband-to-be.
Mother-in-law issues need to be resolved early on, or they can become a lingering problem throughout your marriage. If you think your mother-in-law is bossy when it comes to your wedding, just wait until you have kids! You have a right to gently but firmly insist that your fiancé stand by your side when it comes to situations involving his mother. Let him be the one to break it to her that you will not be paying for a limo to carry all of her relatives to the reception. It is not your job to be the bearer of bad news to his mother. After all, you don't ask him to call your dad every time you need another deposit for a wedding expense, right?
The wedding planning process can put a strain on your relationship, but try to remember that is only a brief moment in your lives together. Go ahead, and vent to your girlfriends when you need to, but don't allow the little stuff to drive you too crazy. You will have a lifetime of picking up his dirty socks, so it is a good idea to learn how to ignore those pet peeves before you say "I do".
Gratitude is so much more than just a "feel good" emotion. Feeling gratitude is your connection to your spirit as you share in the beauty of life. Gratitude is your spirit playing with life, looking for the many good things, both large and small, that happen every moment. Gratitude is a genuine soul-felt appreciation for being personally involved with life.
The more gratitude we feel, the more optimism, relaxation, and overall happiness we experience. That's because focusing on gratitude shifts our attention away from stress and worry and has us look at the bright side of things. Concentrating on things we are grateful for brings us deep into our divinity, beyond the conflict and drama, where we can focus on what is most important to us. What we focus on expands.
One of the greatest gifts anyone can give to themselves and to the world, is the gift of gratitude. Gratitude is not about being loving and happy only when life is ideal. Instead, gratitude is an awareness that while things may not always be perfect, life is still filled with wonder and beauty. It's right there, in front of our eyes, within reach, available to us - all we have to do is take a breath and allow ourselves to participate in the beauty.
Marriage is a bond between two people of different genders. Its a lifetime commitment for each other, a promise to be together in every walk of life, be it full of happiness or sorrows or a mixture of both. But above all, marriage is the most beautiful relation that every person face at a point of time in life. We get a companion for life after this pious event. But human being is so immature and impatience, they become a reason of problem for themselves due to their own selfishness or desires. To keep the spark, essence and passion in relation between life partners, mutual trust, and respect for each others opinions and feelings is necessary.
1) In order to succeed we must first believe that we can. -Michael Korda
2) What the mind of man can conceive and believe, the mind of man can achieve. -Napoleon Hill
3) Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around. -Henry David Thoreau
4) The depth of your belief and the strength of your conviction determines the power of your personality. -Brian Tracy
5) Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside of them was superior to circumstances. -Bruce Barton
6) Believe in what you can do and be not deterred by what others say. -Jacob Gelt Dekker
7) It is the belief in a power larger than myself and other than myself which allows me to venture into the unknown and even the unknowable. -Maya Angelou
8 ) Whether you think you can or think you can can’t—you are right. -Henry Ford
9) The strongest single factor in prosperity consciousness is self-esteem: believing you can do it, believing you will get it. -Jerry Gillies
10) A man is literally what he thinks. -James Allen
11) The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be doubts of today. -Franklin D. Roosevelt
12) These, then, are my last words to you: Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. -William James
13) Do it, do not look back and believe in yourself that you did the right thing. -Delno Tromp
14) The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it—as long as you really believe 100 percent. -Arnold Schwarzenegger
15) Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results, but first you have to believe. -Mark Victor Hansen
Avoid negative sources, people, and places, things and habits. Believe in yourself. Consider things from every angle. Don’t give in. Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come. Family and friends are hidden treasures, seek them and enjoy their riches. Give them more than you planned to. Hang on to your dreams. Ignore those who try to discourage your. Just do it. Keep trying no matter how hard it seems, it will get easier. Love yourself first and foremost. Make it happen. Never lie, cheat or steal, always strike a fair deal. Open your eyes and see things as they really are. Quitters never win and winners never quit. Read, study and learn about everything important in your life. Stop procrastinating. Take control of your destiny. Understand yourself in order to understand others. Visualize it. You are unique of all God’s creations, nothing can replace YOU. Zero in on your target and go for it!
Odd as it may seem, thousands of people have found solutions to problems or have been able to see their way through difficult choices at the strangest times. You may think that the best solutions to challenges or issues come from spending consistent and dedicated time focused on the issue or challenge in order to find the answer but you may be surprised.
Countless resolutions, to what may have seemed an insurmountable problem, haven't been born through intense brainpower. Take, for example, the person who says that their best thoughts come when they are out walking their dog in the park, or during a long and leisurely shower, or when taking a drive through the countryside. So, why is this?
For those of you who have a burning issue where the solution or tactic eludes you, or when you have been working on a task that just seems to have gotten the better of you and you can't make headway, take a mini zero vacation. A what, you ask?
In simple terms, it is sometimes better to let your mind go to zero where you are not consciously trying to arrive at an answer or solution. In order to take this mini zero vacation, you probably will best be doing something totally different from whatever it is you are attempting to overcome or resolve. Take yourself away from your normal surroundings and engage in an activity that, at least on the conscious level, involves your mind in something pleasurable, different, unusual, or physically challenging. It is when your conscious mind is involved in a different or rewarding activity that allows your subconscious mind to work on whatever it is that is giving you a particularly difficult time.
Going to zero doesn't have to mean going on a long vacation to some remote island or exotic getaway either. Going to zero can be as close as a nearby wind swept beach, or tranquil lake where you can put a line in or go for a canoe ride, or simply skip stones across the water. An activity can be physically engaging like tennis, roller blading, swimming or jogging.
The point is this: give yourself permission to let your mind go to zero where it concerns whatever task, issue, or challenge you face and are struggling with. You may just find what you have been searching for.
What you believe about God will determine everything else in your life.
If you believe He is good, then you will have that confidence to seek Him in times of trouble...
But if you don't think He is not good then you'll turn to everybody and everything else - and only when you have exhausted all you other possibilities will you turn to Him.
There is the saying that 'In life, change is inevitable' and we all have the power within us to make that change, irregardless of adverse the situation may be.Happiness is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and also healthier.To be happy, think happy, and stay happy, is all a matter of individual choice. You are what you think you are. If you are happy, you will feel happy, if you chose to be unhappy, then you will feel unhappy.
Depends on what the gain to misfortune ratio is (oh, I feel all important using a word like ratio in an answer. Almost as important as I do if I can work in the words heirachy or merger. Anyway...) For instance, say its a 10:1 gain, then that would mean just a small misfortune would result in someone elses gain. But if it is 1:10 for misfortune, then obviously it is not.
I mean, we all have to decide for ourselves really. SOmetimes you have to choose between yourself and someone else. SOmetime the stakes are 10:10, and you have to choose. I have made a decision for a 10:10 before, and I chose for me to suffer the misfortune for someone elses gain.
Really, it all depends on circumstances. All I can really say is for me, I would rather Let other people gain then me step over them to do so, just because thats me, and I'm just that way.
no, we are only the most dominant because we made ourselves that way because we used the intelligence that god so kindly gave us. if we were not so inteligent, then i think we would not have all the gadgetry we do and would be, for our size, one of the most vunerable creatures on Earth. it is only our numbers the fact we have cars and guns etc that we rule the Earth. by rule, i mean that we are unopposed by anything.
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The "other" person
I totally agree!Thanks Big John