12 July 2014 3:53 PM
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Alphabet of Happiness
Forwarded by Chander Menghani
19 July 2014 3:58 PM
Alphabet of Happiness
A - Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they have made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
B - Break
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
C - Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
D - Decide
Decide that you will be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.
E - Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you will learn more about yourself.
F - Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
G - Grow
Grow up and leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.
H - Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
I - Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
J - Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new everyday, and you will grow.
K - Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they will always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
L - Love
Love your fellowmen. Fill your heart with love instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there is room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there is space for endless happiness.
M - Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you will suffer less stress and worry. Then you will be able to focus on the important things in life.
N - Neglect
Neglect not the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or those who are suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.
O - Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there is still much to be thankful for.
P - Play
Play and do not forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.
Q - Question
Question the things that you find confusing because you are here to learn.
R - Refuse
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.
S - Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.
T - Try
Try and try harder even when your dreams seem impossible to reach. You will be amazed by what you can accomplish.
U - Use
Use your gifts to the best of your ability. Talent that is wasted has no value. Talent that is used will bring surprising rewards.
V - Value
Value family members and friends who have supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W - Work
Work hard everyday and be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.
X - X-Ray
X-ray or look deep inside the hearts of those around you, and you will see the goodness and beauty within.
Y - Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you will find success at the end of the road.
Z - Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
19 July 2014 3:58 PM
Alphabet of Happiness
A - Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they have made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
B - Break
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
C - Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
D - Decide
Decide that you will be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.
E - Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you will learn more about yourself.
F - Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
G - Grow
Grow up and leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.
H - Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
I - Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
J - Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new everyday, and you will grow.
K - Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they will always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
L - Love
Love your fellowmen. Fill your heart with love instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there is room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there is space for endless happiness.
M - Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you will suffer less stress and worry. Then you will be able to focus on the important things in life.
N - Neglect
Neglect not the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or those who are suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.
O - Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there is still much to be thankful for.
P - Play
Play and do not forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.
Q - Question
Question the things that you find confusing because you are here to learn.
R - Refuse
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.
S - Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.
T - Try
Try and try harder even when your dreams seem impossible to reach. You will be amazed by what you can accomplish.
U - Use
Use your gifts to the best of your ability. Talent that is wasted has no value. Talent that is used will bring surprising rewards.
V - Value
Value family members and friends who have supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
W - Work
Work hard everyday and be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.
X - X-Ray
X-ray or look deep inside the hearts of those around you, and you will see the goodness and beauty within.
Y - Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you will find success at the end of the road.
Z - Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
Friday, July 18, 2014
It Pays To Be Humble
Forwarded by Aamir Butt
12 July 2014 3:52 PM
John works at a meat distribution factory. One day, when he finished his work schedule, he went to the meat cold room (freezer) to inspect something but in a moment of bad luck, the door closed and he was locked inside with no help in sight. Although he screamed and knocked with all his might, his cries went unheard as no one could hear him.
Most of the workers had already gone, and outside the cold room it is impossible to hear what was going on inside. A few hours later, whilst John was on the verge of death, the security guard of the factory eventually opened the door and saved him.
John thanked the security guard and asked him what he came to do there as it was not a part of his work routine.
The security guard replied, "I've been working in this factory for 35 years. Hundreds of workers come in and go out everyday but you are one of the few who greet me in the morning and say goodbye to me every night while leaving after the working hours. Many treat me as if I am invisible. So today like every other days, you greeted me in your simple manner "Hello" at the entrance when resuming for work. But curiously after working hours today, I realized I had not heard your "Goodbye, see you tomorrow." Hence, I decided to check around the factory. I always look forward to your greetings everyday because to you, I am someone. By not hearing your farewell, I knew something had happened. Then I sought and found you!"
Moral of the story: Be humble, love and respect those around you regardless of who they are or what they have.
12 July 2014 3:52 PM
John works at a meat distribution factory. One day, when he finished his work schedule, he went to the meat cold room (freezer) to inspect something but in a moment of bad luck, the door closed and he was locked inside with no help in sight. Although he screamed and knocked with all his might, his cries went unheard as no one could hear him.
Most of the workers had already gone, and outside the cold room it is impossible to hear what was going on inside. A few hours later, whilst John was on the verge of death, the security guard of the factory eventually opened the door and saved him.
John thanked the security guard and asked him what he came to do there as it was not a part of his work routine.
The security guard replied, "I've been working in this factory for 35 years. Hundreds of workers come in and go out everyday but you are one of the few who greet me in the morning and say goodbye to me every night while leaving after the working hours. Many treat me as if I am invisible. So today like every other days, you greeted me in your simple manner "Hello" at the entrance when resuming for work. But curiously after working hours today, I realized I had not heard your "Goodbye, see you tomorrow." Hence, I decided to check around the factory. I always look forward to your greetings everyday because to you, I am someone. By not hearing your farewell, I knew something had happened. Then I sought and found you!"
Moral of the story: Be humble, love and respect those around you regardless of who they are or what they have.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Recycling of Old Tires
Forwarded by Manjri Sharma
28 June 2014 3:53 AM
If you have old tires lying around your house then you may want to check out ways to recycle them. Below are some examples you may replicate, and turn your old tires into totally useful items.
28 June 2014 3:53 AM
If you have old tires lying around your house then you may want to check out ways to recycle them. Below are some examples you may replicate, and turn your old tires into totally useful items.
Friday, July 11, 2014
The Parable of the Cracked Pot
Forwarded by Junaid Tahir
2 April 2014 8:39 PM
A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack, and while the other was perfect and always delivers a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master's house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.
For a full two
years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half
pots full of water to his master's house. Of course, the perfect pot
was proud of its accomplishments, perfect to the end for which it was
made. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and
miserable that it was able to accomplish only half of what it had been
made to do.
After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. "I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you." "Why?" asked the bearer. "What are you ashamed of?"
"For these past two years, I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your master's house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don't get full value from your efforts," the pot said.
The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, "As we return to the master's house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path." Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it some. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked out half its load, and so again it apologized to the bearer for its failure.
The bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back from the stream, you've watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master's table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house."
2 April 2014 8:39 PM
A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack, and while the other was perfect and always delivers a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master's house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.
After two years of what it perceived to be a bitter failure, it spoke to the water bearer one day by the stream. "I am ashamed of myself, and I want to apologize to you." "Why?" asked the bearer. "What are you ashamed of?"
"For these past two years, I have been able to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your master's house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don't get full value from your efforts," the pot said.
The water bearer felt sorry for the old cracked pot, and in his compassion he said, "As we return to the master's house, I want you to notice the beautiful flowers along the path." Indeed, as they went up the hill, the old cracked pot took notice of the sun warming the beautiful wild flowers on the side of the path, and this cheered it some. But at the end of the trail, it still felt bad because it had leaked out half its load, and so again it apologized to the bearer for its failure.
The bearer said to the pot, "Did you notice that there were flowers only on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have always known about your flaw, and I took advantage of it. I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back from the stream, you've watered them. For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate my master's table. Without you being just the way you are, he would not have this beauty to grace his house."
Monday, July 7, 2014
Vacation Ideas
Forwarded by Sheryll Giles
19 June 2013 10:08 a.m.
19 June 2013 10:08 a.m.
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| Cliff camping |
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| Skywalking in the Alps |
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| Portaledge camping at Yosemite |
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| Climbing Redwoods |
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| Sitting on the Trolltunga Rock in Norway |
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| Jumping on the Trolltunga Rock in Norway |
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| British climber John Roberts in South Africa |
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| Ice climbing a frozen waterfall |
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| Extreme picnicking |
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| Skiing at Grand Targhee, Wyoming |
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| Skywalking on Mount Nimbus in Canada |
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| Tree camping in Germany |
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| Vintage climbing (photo taken from Gaston Rébuffat's book) |
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| Kayaking at Victoria Falls |
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| Blake Aldridge dives 29 metres from the rock monolith during the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Portugal |
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| Climbing Mt. Wellington |
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| On the Edgewalk in Toronto |
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| A death-defying act by Eskil Rønningsbakken in Norway |
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| Alex Honnold at Yosemite |
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| Imagine if you dropped your phone down there |
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| Glacier boarding |
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| Bike trail on the cliffs of Moher |
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Is There A Place Cats Don't Fit?
Forwarded by Richie
26 June 2014 6:45 AM
What is it with cats and small spaces? It seems a cat's favorite thing is finding a place that's barely (or not at all) big enough to fit it, and try its best to inhabit it. It's bizarre but adorable, and we can't stop laughing when we see these cute kitties jam themselves into these little places!
26 June 2014 6:45 AM
What is it with cats and small spaces? It seems a cat's favorite thing is finding a place that's barely (or not at all) big enough to fit it, and try its best to inhabit it. It's bizarre but adorable, and we can't stop laughing when we see these cute kitties jam themselves into these little places!
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