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 inexactly 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 & Forget, 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 yours if 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 every day, 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 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?

How To Be Happy

 

Happiness is like a butterfly,
the more you chase it,
the more it will allude you,
but if you turn your attention
to other things, it will come
and sit softly on your shoulder.

 

The place to be happy is here.
the time to be happy is now.

 

Laugh when you can,
apologize when you should, and let go
of what you can't change.
Life is too short to be anything but happy.

 

Whoever is happy will make others happy too.

 

You don't stop laughing because you grow old,
you grow old because you stop laughing.

 

Money never did buy happiness,
and credit cards aren't doing much better.

 

The heart is happiest when it beats for others.

 

For every minute you are angry,
you lose 60 seconds of happiness.

 

Someday everything will make perfect sense.
So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile
through the tears, and keep reminding
yourself that everything happens
for a reason.

Must read will laugh a lot And Like It... :D :D

Prachanda with the Queen of England. Prachanda -"Your Majesty, now that I am also a King Of mowist dynasty in Nepal are there any tips you can give me to stay in power?"

"Well,"said the Queen,"the most important thing is to surround yourself with intelligent people."

Prachanda frowned, and then asked, "But how do I know the people around me are intelligent?"

The Queen took a sip of tea. "Oh, that's easy; you just ask them to answer an intelligent riddle.

"The Queen pushed a button on her intercom. "David - would you come in here, please ?"

David Cameron walked into the room and said, "Yes, Your Majesty?"

The Queen smiled and said, "Answer me this please, David, your mother and father have a child. It is not your brother and it is not your sister. Who is it?

"Without pausing for a moment, David Cameron answered, "That would be me, ma’am."

"Very good ! Thank you , David - that will be all! "said the Queen. Then she turned to Prachanda with a smile and said “See?”.

Prachanda went back to Nepal and called Baburam BhattRai and asked"Baburamji, answer this for me. Your mother and your father have a child. It's not your brother and it's not your sister. Who is it?"

"I'm not sure, "said Baburam."Let me get back to you on that one..."

Baburam went to his advisors and asked everyone, but none could give him an answer.

Finally, he ran into MAdhav Nepal and asked, “madhav Solta, can you answer this for me? Your mother and father have a child and it's not your brother or your sister. Who is it?"

Madhav Nepal answered, "That's easy, it's me!"

Baburam said, "Thanks!" Then, he phoned Prachanda."Solta , I did some thinking and I have the answer to that riddle. It's Madhav Nepal !!!":P :D

Prachanda shook his head in disgust and shouted ,"No! No! You idiot! It's David Cameron!":D :D

lol...

May Be... The Happiest of People (Must Read)

1. Maybe... we were supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that, when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.

2. Maybe... when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even see the new one which has been opened for us.

3. Maybe... it is true that we don't know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives.

4. Maybe... the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

5. Maybe... the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.

6. Maybe... you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.

7. Maybe... there are moments in life when you miss someone -- a parent, a spouse, a friend, a child -- so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they are around you appreciate them more.

8. Maybe... the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.

9. Maybe... you should always try to put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the other person, too.

10. Maybe... you should do something nice for someone every single day, even if it is simply to leave them alone.

11. Maybe... giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back. Don't expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart; but, if it doesn't, be content that it grew in yours.

12. Maybe... happiness waits for all those who cry, all those who hurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of all the people who have touched their lives.

13. Maybe... you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive; don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile.

14. Maybe... you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy

15. Maybe... you should try to live your life to the fullest because when you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling but when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone around you crying.

ADVANTAGES OF BLOOD DONATION

 1. It gives you a free mini physical examination.

 

Before donating blood, your hemoglobin level will be tested. If it is low, then you will not be allowed to donate blood. Besides hemoglobin, your blood pressure level and body weight will also be checked. In addition, your blood will also be examined for detecting the presence of five diseases, namely, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS and malaria. If you are not suffering from these diseases, only then you will be allowed to donate your blood.

 

2. Chances of heart disease and stokes are about 30% lesser in men who donate blood regularly.

 

3. Reduces blood pressure.

 

4. Iron overloading is also thought to increase the risk of heart diseases. Besides, iron oxidizes cholesterol, which is harmful for the arteries. Hemochromatosis is a genetic disease characterized by excess accumulation of iron in the tissues due to improper metabolism. The disease can cause damage to many organs like pancreas, adrenal glands, etc. It may also cause diabetes, liver diseases and heart diseases. So, donating blood on a regular basis would help you to regulate the level of iron in your body. Studies have shown that donating blood regularly can be beneficial for the heart and circulatory system and can reduce the risk of heart diseases, especially among young people.

 

5. Production of new red blood cells enhanced. Bone marrow is activated.

 

6. Burns calories: one unit of blood donation causes burning of about 650 calories.

 

7. Feeling of Euphoria - well being.

 

8. Reduces Risk of Cancer.

 

9. A unit of blood donated by you can benifit three persons. Blood can be seperated into RBC, PLASMA and PLATELETS. All of them are life saving.

 

THATS WHY BLOOD DONATION IS ALSO CALLED RAKTDAAN MAHADAAN

FUN FACTS OF LIFE

• A person cannot fold a piece of paper in half more than 8 times.
• There are just over 300 million cell phones used daily in the United States alone.
• A shrimp's heart is in its head.
• Natural pearls will melt in vinegar.
• An olive tree can live up to 1500 years.
• Cleopatra married two of her brothers.
• Ants can't shut their eyes.
• On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament Building looks like an American flag.
• Men's shirts have the buttons on the right, while women shirts have the buttons on the left.
• Chewing gum will help reduce tears when cutting an onion.
• The day after thanksgiving is the busiest day for plumbers in the U.S.
• Coffee beans are not beans at all, rather fruit pits.
• Fortune cookies were invented in America in 1918, by Charles Jung.
• Scuba divers cannot pass gas at depth deeper than 33 feet.
• The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. It was the fashion then, to shave them off.
• The average American consumes enough caffeine in one year to kill a horse.
• A giraffe can clean its ears with its 50 cm (20 in) tongue
• The pig is rated the fourth most intelligent animal but are mentioned only twice in Bible
• Sharks are immune to all known diseases
• The majority of suicides occur on a Monday.- It is a fact, everyone HATES Mondays.
• The most children born to one woman was 69, she was a peasant who lived a 40 year life, in which she had 16 twins, 7 triplets, and 4 quadruplets - now that's a lot of babies!
• If you keep a goldfish in the dark, it will eventually turn white.
• On average, people who use their right hand live 9 years longer than people who use their left.
• The ant can lift 50 times its own weight, can pull 30 times its own weight and always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.
• It is physically impossible for you to lick your elbow.
• Walt Disney was afraid of mice.
• A snail can sleep for three years.

For the one I love

No Matter What I will Always Love U (Shared by: "Pallavi Kate" <pallavikate86@gmail.com>)

 There are times when will upset me
and cause me unwanted anger,
but no matter what " I will always love you".

There are cruel words you might say that
will cause me hurt and bring me sadness,
but no matter what " I will always love you".

There are going to be unwise decisions that
you will make that will disappoint me,
but no matter what " I will always love you".

There are actions you might act upon that
will cause me to worry about you,
but no matter what " I will always love you".

There will be moments where you
will make me cry and bring me to tears,
but no matter what " I will always love you".

There will be unforgivable mistakes that
you bring upon me,
but no matter what " I will always love you".

There will be lies told to me in which you
test my trust in you,
but no matter what " I will always love you".
-Fropki

You Have 3 Minutes to Impress a Woman

Start the clock the second she smiles back, gentlemen. You get just three minutes before a woman decides if you’re worth her time, according to a recent British survey.

In a new poll, more than 3,000 women—well, British women, anyway—revealed that a first impression involves a quick analysis of your looks, physique, fashion sense, ambition, and potential signs of wealth and success.

As a man, it’s hard to walk away from reading a study like this without feeling vaguely like a hapless civilian charged with defusing a bomb—only that bomb happens to be a beautiful tennis player standing in line at Starbucks, and your wire cutters are nothing but bad one-liners stolen from David Caruso. Say the wrong thing, wear the wrong jacket, spray the wrong cologne, and . . . she’s gone.

But first let’s acknowledge an uncomfortable truth: Are we any better? Three minutes would be a downright generous amount of time for most guys I know to make up their minds about a woman they’ve just met. I have a friend who dismisses girls in seconds based on the Seinfeldian rubric of ankle size.

Like one editor put it in our morning meeting, I’m pleasantly surprised that it takes the average woman 180 ticks of the clock to size us up.  Three minutes is an eternity in the dilated-time alternate universe where first impressions get made.

Sure, three minutes is about the length of the average movie trailer. But it’s also the same amount of time it took Braveheart to turn the Scots from weak-kneed saps into battle-ready warriors. It took Michael Vick and the Eagles just 1:16 two Sundays ago to complete perhaps the biggest upset in that team’s history. Hell, you could summarize seven seasons of Lost in the time frame you’ve been given to simply make her smile.

It’s not as hard as you might think. Our very own Carolyn Kylstra went on 100 dates to help distill the perfect first-impression formula. And please, relax. Feel free to improvise. There’s no need to hurry.

Cracked Pot

Cracked Pot

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots,each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck.
 
One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.

 

At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

 

For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water.

 

Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.

 

But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.
 
After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream.

 

'I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house.'
 
The old woman smiled, 'Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?'

 

'That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them.'

 

For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table.

 

Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.'

 

Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.
 
You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.
 
SO, to all of my cracked pot friends, have a great day and remember to smell the flowers on your side of the path!

Tricking the Nun

Tricking the Nun 

A hippie gets onto a bus and sits next to a nun in the front seat. The hippie looks over and asks the nun if she would have sex with him.

The nun, surprised by the question, politely declines and gets off at the next stop. When the bus starts again, the bus driver says to the hippie, "If you want, I can tell you how you can get that nun to have sex with you."

The hippie of course says that he'd love to know, so the bus driver tells him that every Tuesday evening at midnight the nun goes to the cemetery to pray to the lord. "If you went dressed in robes and some glowing powder," says the bus driver, "You could tell her you were God and command her to have sex with you."

The hippie decides to try this out. That Tuesday, he goes to the cemetery and waits for the nun. Right on schedule, the nun shows up. While she's in the middle of praying, the hippie walks out from hiding, in robes and glowing with a mask of god. "I am God, I have heard your prayers and I will answer them but you must have sex with me first," he says.

The nun agrees but asks for anal sex so she might keep her virginity. The hippie agrees to this and quickly sets about having sex with the nun.

After the hippie finishes, he rips off his mask and shouts out, "Ha ha, I'm the hippie! "

The nun replies by whipping off her mask and shouting, "Ha ha, I'm the bus driver!"