Thursday, July 30, 2009

When..

When life's pressures leave you struck dumb,
Just search for an answer; The solution will come.

When a tragedy occurs leaving you feeling numb,
Just wait for your health; The strength will come.

When everyone relies on you and there is no way you can see,
Trust your mind to think with time; Patience is the key.

When you have made it where others always flee,
Just wait to gather courage; Soon you'll be where you want to be.

When it is nearing the end and you're in need,
Muster up your courage;
Endurance will lead.

I was quite inspired by the above lines, specially in view of the hectic week I just had at work. I do have a doubt on this- patience is the key, endurance will lead-agreed. But, what's the upper time limit for such things?I know of people who've spent a lifetime waiting for better things to happen to/for them...ah well,that's the power of positive thinking,I'd say. I'm sure everyone will have better times ahead!!Good luck.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Ten Commandments of Life

Thanks to Pravs World/Pravs Talk:

10 Principles for Peace of Mind

1. Do Not Interfere In Others’ Business Unless Asked:

Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others’ affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, our direction. This thinking denies the existence of individuality and consequently the existence of God.. God has created each one of us in a unique way. No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way. All men or women act the way they do because God within them prompts them that way. Mind your own business and you will keep your peace.

2. Forgive And Forget:

This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind. We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insults us or harms us. We nurture grievances. This in turn results in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure. This insult or injury was done once, but nourishing of grievance goes on forever by constantly remembering it. Get over this bad habit. Life is too short to waste in such trifles. Forgive,20Forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.

3. Do Not Crave For Recognition:

This world is full of selfish people. They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives. They may praise you today because you are in power, but no sooner than you are powerless, they will forget your achievement and will start finding faults in you. Why do you wish to kill yourse lf in striving for their recognition? Their recognition is not worth the aggravation. Do your duties ethically and sincerely.

4. Do Not Be Jealous:

We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind. You know that you work harder than your colleagues in the office, but sometimes they get promotions; you do not. You started a business several years ago, but you are not as successful as your neighbor whose business is only one year old. There are several examples like these in everyday life. Should you be jealous? No. Remember everybody’s life is shaped by his/her destiny, which has now become his/her reality. If you are destined to be rich, nothing in the world can stop you. If you are not so destined, no one can help you either. Nothing will be gained by blaming others for your misfortune. Jealousy will not get you anywhere; it will only take away your peace of mind.

5. Change Yourself According To The Environment:

If you try to change the environment single-handedly, the chances are you will fail. Instead, change yourself to suit your environment. As you do this, even the environment, which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change and seem congenial and harmonious.

6. Endure What Cannot Be Cured:

This is the best way to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments, irritations, and accidents that are beyond our control. If we cannot control them or change them, we must learn to put up with these things. We must learn to endure them cheerfully. Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner strength and will power.

7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:

This maxim needs to be remembered constantly. We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of carrying out. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your limitations. . Why take on additional loads that may create more worries? You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding your external activities. Reduce your material engagements and spend time in prayer, introspection and meditation. This will reduce those thoughts in your mind that make you restless. Uncluttered mind will produce greater peace of mind.

8. Meditate Regularly:

Meditation calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts. This is the highest state of peace of mind. Try and experience it yourself. If you meditate earnestly for half an hour everyday, your mind will tend to become peaceful during the remaining twenty-three and half-hours. Your mind will not be easily disturbed as it was before. You would benefit by gradually increasing the period of daily meditation. You may think that this will interfere with your daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be able to produce better results in less time.

9. Never Leave The Mind Vacant:

An empty mind is the devil’s workshop. All evil actions start in the vacant mind. Keep your mind occupied in something positive, something worthwhile. Actively follow a hobby. Do something that holds your interest. You must decide what you value more: money or peace of mind. Your hobby, like social work or religious work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement. Even when you are resting physically, occupy yourself in healthy reading or mental chanting of God’s name.

10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret:

Do not waste time in protracted wondering ” Should I or shouldn’t I?” Days, weeks, months, and years may be wasted in that futile mental debating. You can never plan enough because you can never anticipate all future happenings. Value your time and do the things that need to be done. It does not matter if you fail the first time. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time. Sitting back and worrying will lead to nothing. Learn from your mistakes, but do not brood over the past. DO NOT REGRET. Whatever happened was destined to happen only that way. Why cry over spilt milk?

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Conquering Fear

Fear

There was a lion who feared nothing except the crowing of cocks. A chill would go down his spine whenever he heard a cock crowing.

One day he confessed his fear to the elephant, who was greatly amused.
"How can the crowing of a cock hurt you?" he asked the lion.
"Think about it!"

Just then a mosquito began circling the elephant's head, frightening him out of his wits.
"If it gets into my ear I'm doomed!" he shrieked, flailing at the insect with his trunk.
Now it was the lion's turn to feel amused.

Our fears most of the time are like this, unreasonable. If we could see our fears as others see them we would realize that most of our fears make no sense.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Winning


That one's quite simple-as all inspirational thoughts are! Why do we always want to compete with others- in sports it's fine..but, even in clothes, work, lifestyle...everywhere, at every step, we want to compete...why not modify that slightly-compete with yourself..if you reached a high level this time, aim for a higher level the next time- if(I should say 'when') you win, you'll have yourself to praise and thank!!:)

Monday, July 13, 2009

Friends


Now, what could be more inspirational? :) I guess both the carriers and the carried are equally happy.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Strength


Need I say more?:)

Ah, but, yes that's easier said than done. And, more often than not, it is not our inner senses that give up, it is external factors- people going 'tut-tut', if someone has wronged you, people talking about how others have not recovered from some illness, which in your case,might not be so serious in reality.

Finally, as I always believe in, one has to go with one's own instinct.And,that's where your strength comes from also.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Act


This is so true.Many a times,I spend hours worrying about a situation, wondering how it will get sorted out, even dream about it's effects. And, all along, what is required is to act in spite of that fear, rather than because of it.