EASY VS. DIFFICULT

~~ Easy is to get a place in someone's address book.
Difficult is to get a place in someone's heart.
~~ Easy is to judge the mistakes of others.
Difficult is to recognize our own mistakes
~~ Easy is to talk without thinking
Difficult is to refrain the tongue
~~ Easy is to hurt someone who loves us
Difficult is to heal the wound
~~ Easy is to forgive others
Difficult is to ask for forgiveness
~~ Easy is to set rules
Difficult is to follow them
~~ Easy is to dream every night
Difficult is to fight for a dream
~~ Easy is to show victory
Difficult is to assume defeat with dignity
~~ Easy is to admire a full moon
Difficult is to see the other side
~~ Easy is to stumble with a stone
Difficult is to get up
~~ Easy is to enjoy life every day
Difficult is to give its real value
~~ Easy is to promise something to someone
Difficult is to fulfill that promise
~~ Easy is to say we love
Difficult is to show it everyday
~~ Easy is to criticize others
Difficult is to improve oneself
~~ Easy is to make mistakes
Difficult is to learn from them
~~ Easy is to weep for a lost love
Difficult is to take care of it so not to lose it
~~ Easy is to think bad of others
Difficult is to give them the benefit of the doubt
~~ Easy is to receive
Difficult is to give
~~ Easy to read this
Difficult to follow
~~ Easy is keep the friendship with words
Difficult is to keep it with meaning

RECIPE FOR KINDNESS

Fold two hands together and express a dash of sorrow
Marinate it overnight and work on it tomorrow
Chop one grudge in tiny pieces
Add several cups of LOVE
Dredge with large size SMILE
Mix with the ingredients above
Dissolve the HATE within you, by doing a good deed
Cut in and HELP your friend, it he/she should be in need
Stir in LAUGHTER, LOVE and KINDNESS
From the HEART it has to come
Toss with genuine FORGIVENESS and give your neighbor some
The amount of people served will depend on you
It can SERVE the whole wide world
If you really want it to...

Be A Lake...

The old master instructed the unhappy young man to put a handful of salt in a glass of water and then to drink it. How does it taste ? the master asked. "Aweful", spat the apprentice.

The master chuckled and than asked the young man to take another handful of salt and put it in the lake.

The two walked in silence to the nearby lake and when the apprentice swirled his handful of salt in to the lake the old man said, " now drink from the lake". As the water dripped down the young man's chin the master asked, "How does it taste?" Good! remarked the apprentice. Do you taste the salt? asked the master, No, said the young man.

The master sat beside this troubled young man, took his hands and said, the pain of life is pure salt, no more, no less. The amount of pain in life remains the same, exactly the same. But the amount we taste the pain depends on the container we put it in to.

So when you are in pain, the only thing you can do is to enlarge your sense of things...

STOP BEING A GLASS.......BECOME A LAKE !

Tips For Getting A Good Night Sleep...

Have you been tossing and turning and wondering if you will ever fall asleep? You are not alone- more than half of adults have trouble falling asleep. Learn why sleep is so important and what you can do to get some.
Here's why:
During sleep, the body repairs itself and revitalizes organs and muscles. In addition, sleep is important for proper functioning of the immune system and the nervous system. Lack of sleep can result in:
Increased feeling of stress
Impaired memory
Shortened temper
Lower motivation
Slower reflexes
More mistakes
But a good night sleep can be elusive. A survey conducted by the national sleep foundation, found that 60% of adults have problems falling asleep at least a few nights a week.
Here's how:
Keep Regular Hours - Try to go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning, even on weekends.
Develop A Sleep Ritual - Whether it is taking a hot bath, drinking a cup of herbal tea, or reading a book, doing the same things each night just before bed cues your body to settle down for the night.
Exercise Regularly - Exercise can help relieve tension. But be careful not to exercise too close to bedtime or you may have a hard time falling asleep.
Cut down on stimulants - Consuming stimulants such as caffeine in the evening interferes with falling asleep and prevents deep sleep. Instead, have a cup of herbal tea. Which is noncaffeinated, before bed.
Don't Smoke - Smokers tend to take longer to fall asleep, awaken more often and experience disrupted, fragmented sleep.
Drink Alcohol in Moderation - You may fall asleep faster, but drinking alcohol shortly before bedtime interrupts and fragments sleep, leading to poor quality sleep.
Unwind Early in the Evening - D eal with worries and distractions several hours before going to bed. Make a list of things you need to do tomorrow, so you won't think about them all night. Try relaxation exercises, like slow rhythmic breathing once in bed.
Sleep on a Comfortable, Supportive Mattress and Foundation - It's difficult to get deep , restful sleep on a bed that's too small, too soft, or too hard.
Create a Restful Sleep Environment - A dark, quiet room is more condusive to sleep. Sudden, loud noises or bright lights can disrupt sleep. A room that is too hot or too cold can disrupt sleep as well. The ideal bedroom temperature is between 60 - 65 degrees fahrenheit.
Use the Bedroom Only For Sleep and Sex - Don't use the bedroom for things like paying bills, watching television and discussing the problems of the day.
Make Sleep a Priority - Say "yes" to sleep even when you're tempted to stay up late. You'll feel healthier, refreshed, and ready to take on the day!
Take Prescribed Sleep Medications as Directed - Sleep medications should only be used temporarily and as a last resort, but because sleep problems are so common these medications are widely prescribed. If you do use them, follow your doctor's and pharmacists recommendations. Generally, it is best to take prescribed sleeping pills one hour before bedtime, so they cause drowsiness by the time you lie down, and 10 hours before you plan on getting up to avoid daytime drowisiness. Always talk with your doctor before taking sleeping pills including over-the-counter brands. Most over-the-counter sleep preparations contain Diphenhydramine, an anti-allergy sustance that may help you fall asleep quicker but may not provide more restful sleep and may have side effects. Melatonin, another over-the-counter preparation can likely help some persons, but the Melatonin like prescription medication Ramelteon is probably more effective. Tolerance to some prescription medications can develop rapidly and some have the potential to become addictive.
Light and Cognitive Behavorial Therapy - For those who want better sleep without the use of drugs, "light therapy" and "cognitive behavorial therapy" have both been shown to have some benefit. In many communities it may be hard to find these alternative therapies, however, remember too, that while most people with insomnia do not have an underlying sleep disorder, two relatively common conditions -- restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea can cause or contribute to poor sleep quality. If you have questions about either of these conditions ask your doctor.

Life Is A Miracle

Life is a miracle, Don't let it slip away, Open your heart to others, Give of yourself each day

See the beauty in everyone, Regardless of where they've been, Some have a difficult journey and really need a friend

Share your gifts and talents, Listen with your heart

Do the things you dream about, but don't have time to start

Pick a bouquest of flowers, Show someone that you care, Be gracious and forgiving, Life is never fair

Hold on to your courage, You may need it down the road, We all have a cross to bear, it could be a heavy load

If you practice all these things, No matter where you roam, You may find both sun and rain, but you'll never feel alone !

Quotes

INCREDIBLE INDIA

India is a land of rich tradition and remarkable cultural diversity.

"India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!"- Mark Twain

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India. Informally, the territory's name is often abbreviated to A & N Islands, or ANI. The name Andaman presumably comes from Handuman, which is Malay for the Hindu god Hanuman. The name Nicobar is Malay for land of the naked (people). There are over 570 islands in the territory, of which only some 38 are permanently inhabited. Most of the islands (about 550) are in the Andamans group, 26 of which are inhabited. The smaller Nicobars are comprised of some 22 main islands (12 inhabited). The Andmans and Nicobars are separated by a channel (the Ten Degree Channel) some 150 km wide.

Existence

Existence is not a problem to be solved, it is a mystery to be lived. And you should be perfectly aware what the difference is between a mystery and a problem. A problem is something created by the mind; a mystery is something which is there, not created by the mind. A problem has an ugliness in it, like disease. A mystery is beautiful. With a problem, immediately a fight arises. You have to solve it; something is wrong, you have to put it right; something is missing, you have to supply the missing link. With a mystery there is no question like that. The moon arises in the night.... It is not a problem, it is a mystery. You have to live with it. You have to dance with it. You have to sing with it, or you can be just silent with it. Something mysterious surrounds you.

Happiness

Happiness is always a by-product.

It is probably a matter of temperament,

and for anything I know it may be glandular.

But it is not something

that can be demanded from life,

and if you are not happy

you had better stop worrying about it

and see what treasures you can pluck

from your own brand of

unhappiness.

I'm a butterfly

It is a beautiful day.
The river is floating,
surrounded by fields
with the
most magnificent colours.
It is quiet,
and in the meantime
the sound is so pure,
the river, birds, bees,
the wind
through the
branches and leaves
of the trees.
I am free,
enjoying the purity of life,
the sun on my wings
and visiting
the magnificent flowers
in the fields.
I'm a butterfly.

Dreams...

Hold on to those dreams.
Don't ever let them go.
Without dreams,
tomorrows fade away.

Trust

Dont waste your life for that which is going to be taken away. Trust life. If you trust, only then can you drop your knowledge, only then can you put your mind aside. And with trust, something immense opens up. Then this life is no longer ordinary life, it becomes full of God, overflowing. When the heart is innocent and the walls have disappeared, you are bridged with infinity. And you are not deceived; there is nothing that can be taken away from you. That which can be taken away from you is not worth keeping, and that which cannot be taken away from you... why should one be afraid of its being taken away? It cannot be taken away, there is no possibility. You cannot lose your real treasure.

Hospital Window

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.

One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.
His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.



One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by.


Although the other man couldn't hear the band - he could see it. In his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.


Days and weeks passed.


One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.


It faced a blank wall.


The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.

She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."



Epilogue:


There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.

Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.

If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.

Thoughts to keep in mind

The most useless thing to do
WORRY
The greatest joy
GIVING
The greatest loss
LOSS OF SELF-RESPECT
The most satisfying work
HELPING OTHERS
The ugliest personality trait
SELFISHNESS
The most endangered species
DEDICATED LEADERS
Our greatest natural resource
OUR YOUTH
The greatest "shot in the arm"
ENCOURAGEMENT
The greatest problem to overcome
FEAR
Most effective sleeping pill
PEACE OF MIND
The most crippling failure disease
EXCUSES
The most powerful force in life
LOVE
The most dangerous pariah
A GOSSIPER
The world's most incredible computer THE BRAIN
The worst thing to be without
HOPE
The deadliest weapon
THE TONGUE
The two most power-filled words
"I CAN"
The greatest asset
FAITH
The most worthless emotion
SELF-PITY
The most prized possession
INTEGRITY
The most beautiful attire
SMILE
The most powerful channel of communication
PRAYER
The most contagious spirit
ENTHUSIAM