Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Thursday, 17 October 2013
STRESS MANAGEMENT
A lecturer was giving a lecture to his student on”stress management". He raised a
glass of water and asked the audience, "How heavy do you think this glass of water
is?"
The students' answers ranged from 20g to 500gm.
It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you hold it.
If I hold it for a minute, it is OK.
If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm.
If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance.
It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."
"If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on,
the burden becoming increasingly heavier."
"What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up
again."
We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be refreshed and are able
to carry on.
So before you return home from work tonight, put down the burden of work.
Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you are
having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can.
Pick it up again later when you have rested... Rest and relax.
Life is short, enjoy it!!
glass of water and asked the audience, "How heavy do you think this glass of water
is?"
The students' answers ranged from 20g to 500gm.
It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you hold it.
If I hold it for a minute, it is OK.
If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm.
If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance.
It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."
"If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on,
the burden becoming increasingly heavier."
"What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up
again."
We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be refreshed and are able
to carry on.
So before you return home from work tonight, put down the burden of work.
Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you are
having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can.
Pick it up again later when you have rested... Rest and relax.
Life is short, enjoy it!!
IMPORTANCE OF SOUL
Once upon a time...
There was a rich King who had 4 wives.
He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the
finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring
kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.
He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidante and was always kind, considerate
and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her to
help him get through the difficult times.
The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in
maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife and
although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.
One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious
life and pondered, "I now have 4 wives with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.
There was a rich King who had 4 wives.
He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the
finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring
kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.
He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidante and was always kind, considerate
and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her to
help him get through the difficult times.
The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in
maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife and
although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.
One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious
life and pondered, "I now have 4 wives with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.
Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest
clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me
and keep me company?"
"No way!" replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word.
Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.
clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me
and keep me company?"
"No way!" replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word.
Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.
The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm
dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No!" replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry!" His
heart sank and turned cold.
He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you've always
been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!" replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can
only send you to your grave."
Her answer came like a bolt of thunder and the King was devastated.
dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No!" replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry!" His
heart sank and turned cold.
He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you've always
been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!" replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can
only send you to your grave."
Her answer came like a bolt of thunder and the King was devastated.
Then a voice called out:
"I'll leave with you and follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up and
there was his first wife. She was so skinny, she suffered from malnutrition.
Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I
had the chance!"
"I'll leave with you and follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up and
there was his first wife. She was so skinny, she suffered from malnutrition.
Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I
had the chance!"
In Truth, we all have 4 wives in our lives...
Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it
look good, it'll leave us when we die.
look good, it'll leave us when we die.
Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go to others.
Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for
us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.
us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.
And our 1st wife is our Soul, often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures
of the ego.
of the ego.
However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go.
So cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now! It is your greatest gift to offer the world.
Let it Shine!
Let it Shine!
Monday, 14 October 2013
THINK BEFORE YOUR LEAP
One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along
the route. No problems for the first few stops-a few People got on, a few got off, and
things went generally well. At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. Six
feet eight, Built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the
Driver and said, "Big John doesn't pay!" and sat down at the back.
Did I mention that the driver was five feet three, thin, and basically meek? Well, he
was. Naturally, he didn't argue with Big John, but he wasn't happy about it.
The next day the same thing happened-Big John got on again, made a show of refusing
to pay, and sat down. And the next day, and the one after that, and so forth. This
grated on the bus driver, who started losing sleep over the way Big John was taking
advantage of him.
Finally he could stand it no longer. He signed up for body building courses, karate,
judo, and all that good stuff. By the end of the summer, he had become quite strong;
what's more, he felt really good about himself.
So on the next Monday, when Big John once again got on the bus and said, "Big John
doesn't pay!" the driver stood up, glared back at the passenger, and screamed, "And
why not?"
With a surprised look on his face, Big John replied, "Big John has a Bus pass."
Moral of the story: "Be sure there is a problem in the first place before working hard to
solve one."
the route. No problems for the first few stops-a few People got on, a few got off, and
things went generally well. At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. Six
feet eight, Built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the
Driver and said, "Big John doesn't pay!" and sat down at the back.
Did I mention that the driver was five feet three, thin, and basically meek? Well, he
was. Naturally, he didn't argue with Big John, but he wasn't happy about it.
The next day the same thing happened-Big John got on again, made a show of refusing
to pay, and sat down. And the next day, and the one after that, and so forth. This
grated on the bus driver, who started losing sleep over the way Big John was taking
advantage of him.
Finally he could stand it no longer. He signed up for body building courses, karate,
judo, and all that good stuff. By the end of the summer, he had become quite strong;
what's more, he felt really good about himself.
So on the next Monday, when Big John once again got on the bus and said, "Big John
doesn't pay!" the driver stood up, glared back at the passenger, and screamed, "And
why not?"
With a surprised look on his face, Big John replied, "Big John has a Bus pass."
Moral of the story: "Be sure there is a problem in the first place before working hard to
solve one."
BATTLE OUT THE UNFAIR & EMERGE OUT VICTORIOUS..!
Around two weeks ago I was called to judge a talent contest at one of the city colleges.
I noticed all the participants were given slips of paper with a topic written on it and
told to come up and speak for three minutes. Lots were drawn as to who would be the
first speaker and the next and the next. The first contestant I noticed looked a little
disgruntled as he got onto the podium to address the others.
"My fellow students and respected judges," he said loudly, "this is an unfair contest!"
I, along with my fellow judges looked up surprised. "I have been given this
paper," he continued, "to speak on a subject with just a few minutes preparation
whereas those after me have more time to work on their speech.
This is unfair!" He then proceeded to leave the stage and stormed out of the
hall. Nobody missed him and the contest went on smoothly.
I met him on the landing as I was being escorted out later.
"Who said life is fair?" I asked him with a smile. He looked at me startled
and I asked him to walk with me to my car. "Life," I told him, "is fighting
the unfair and still winning! Do you read automobile magazines?"
"Yes," he said eagerly, "I do."
"Have you seen statistics shown when a new car is being introduced into the
market? They talk about speed and torque and transmission and horse power."
"Yes," he nodded.
"But there is a line they put after all these figures. They say all this data is when there
are ideal road conditions!"
"Yes," he said again.
"Show me ideal road conditions?" I asked him and he smiled. "The car that
sells well," I continued is the car that will deliver power and speed and
durability in the worst of roads, in potholes and mud and slush. That car is
a winner!"
We had reached my car and he stood by my side as I heaved myself in. "Don't
look for ideal playing conditions," I said. "Fight the unfair and come out a winner!" I
looked back in my rear view mirror as I drove away and saw him
smile and wave and knew he would fight the unfair from now on.
The fight never stops. Ask all the successful people in our own country. They fight
regardless whether the battle is fair or unfair. Stop telling the world about the unfair
deal you've got out of life; start battling the unfair, come out victorious..!
I noticed all the participants were given slips of paper with a topic written on it and
told to come up and speak for three minutes. Lots were drawn as to who would be the
first speaker and the next and the next. The first contestant I noticed looked a little
disgruntled as he got onto the podium to address the others.
"My fellow students and respected judges," he said loudly, "this is an unfair contest!"
I, along with my fellow judges looked up surprised. "I have been given this
paper," he continued, "to speak on a subject with just a few minutes preparation
whereas those after me have more time to work on their speech.
This is unfair!" He then proceeded to leave the stage and stormed out of the
hall. Nobody missed him and the contest went on smoothly.
I met him on the landing as I was being escorted out later.
"Who said life is fair?" I asked him with a smile. He looked at me startled
and I asked him to walk with me to my car. "Life," I told him, "is fighting
the unfair and still winning! Do you read automobile magazines?"
"Yes," he said eagerly, "I do."
"Have you seen statistics shown when a new car is being introduced into the
market? They talk about speed and torque and transmission and horse power."
"Yes," he nodded.
"But there is a line they put after all these figures. They say all this data is when there
are ideal road conditions!"
"Yes," he said again.
"Show me ideal road conditions?" I asked him and he smiled. "The car that
sells well," I continued is the car that will deliver power and speed and
durability in the worst of roads, in potholes and mud and slush. That car is
a winner!"
We had reached my car and he stood by my side as I heaved myself in. "Don't
look for ideal playing conditions," I said. "Fight the unfair and come out a winner!" I
looked back in my rear view mirror as I drove away and saw him
smile and wave and knew he would fight the unfair from now on.
The fight never stops. Ask all the successful people in our own country. They fight
regardless whether the battle is fair or unfair. Stop telling the world about the unfair
deal you've got out of life; start battling the unfair, come out victorious..!
CHANGE YOUR STRATEGY
One day, there was a blind man sitting on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet
and a sign that read "I am blind, please help".
A creative publicist was walking by him and stopped to observe he only had a few
coins in his hat, he dropped a few more coins in his hat and without asking for his
permission took the sign, turned it around, and wrote another announcement.
He placed the sign by his feet and left. That afternoon the creative publicist returned by
the blind man and noticed that his hat was full of bills and coins. The blind man
recognized his footsteps and asked if it was him who had re-written his sign and he
wanted to know what did he write on it?
The publicist responded "Nothing that was not true, I just rewrote your sign
differently". He smiled and went on his way.
The blind man never knew but his new sign read “TODAY IS SPRING AND I CANNOT
SEE IT".
Change your strategy when something does not go your way and you'll see it will
probably be for the best. Have faith that every change is best for our lives.
and a sign that read "I am blind, please help".
A creative publicist was walking by him and stopped to observe he only had a few
coins in his hat, he dropped a few more coins in his hat and without asking for his
permission took the sign, turned it around, and wrote another announcement.
He placed the sign by his feet and left. That afternoon the creative publicist returned by
the blind man and noticed that his hat was full of bills and coins. The blind man
recognized his footsteps and asked if it was him who had re-written his sign and he
wanted to know what did he write on it?
The publicist responded "Nothing that was not true, I just rewrote your sign
differently". He smiled and went on his way.
The blind man never knew but his new sign read “TODAY IS SPRING AND I CANNOT
SEE IT".
Change your strategy when something does not go your way and you'll see it will
probably be for the best. Have faith that every change is best for our lives.
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
See this video to see our Constraints, find it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWh0cSsNmGY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)