Continuously Learn & change ... Nokia CEO

 

Dalai Lama's golden words

 

The evolution of the employee .. from past to future

 

Lesson for mankind

 

Why only 1% succeed?

 

Self (ego) vs. soul

 

Humans can learn from ants!

 

You wanna something great?

 

Life is about giving not just about getting

 Here is an interesting story on two seas with  some interesting lessons.

I had heard of Dead Sea in school. No one ever told me this side of the story. You may find it interesting..

A tale of Two Seas!! As you probably recall, the Dead Sea is really a Lake, not a sea.It’s so high in salt content that the human body can float easily. You can almost lie down and read a book! The salt in the Dead Sea is as high as 35% - almost 10 times the normal ocean water. And all that saltiness has meant that there is no life at all in the Dead Sea. No fish. No vegetation. No sea animals.  Nothing lives in the Dead Sea. And hence the name: Dead Sea.

The other Sea is the Sea of Galilee. Turns out that the Sea of Galilee is just north of the Dead Sea. Both the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea receive their water from river Jordan. And yet, they are very, very different.

 

Unlike the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee is pretty, resplendent with rich, colorful marine life. There are lots of plants. And lots of fish too. In fact, the Sea of Galilee is home to over twenty different types of fishes.

Same region, same source of water, and yet while one sea is full of life, the other is dead. How come?

 

Here’s apparently why. The River Jordan flows into the Sea of Galilee and then flows out. The water simply passes through the Sea of Galilee in and then out - and that keeps the sea healthy and vibrant, teeming with marine life.

 

But the Dead Sea is so far below the mean sea level, that it has no outlet. The water flows in from the river Jordan, but does not flow out. There are no outlet streams. It is estimated that over 7 million tons of water evaporate from the Dead Sea every day. Leaving it salty. Too full of minerals. And unfit for any marine life.

 

The Dead Sea takes water from the River Jordan, and holds it. It does not give.

 

Result? No life at all.

 

Think about it.

 

Life is not just about getting. Its about giving. We all need to be a bit like the Sea of Galilee.

We are fortunate to get wealth, knowledge, love and respect. But if we don't learn to give, we could all end up like the Dead Sea.

 The love and the respect, the wealth and the knowledge could all evaporate. Like the water in the Dead Sea.

 

If we get the Dead Sea mentality of merely taking in more water, more money, more everything the results can be disastrous.

Good idea to make sure that in the sea of your own life, you have outlets. Many outlets. For love and wealth - and everything else that you get in your life. Make sure you don't just get, you give too.

 

Open the taps. And you'll open the floodgates to happiness. Make that a habit 

Experience the magic!

*WHO SHOOK THE JAR??*

I loved the concept ....

If you collect 100 black ants and 100 red ants and put them in a glass jar, nothing will happen. But if you take the jar and shake it violently and leave it on the table, the ants will start killing each other.

Red ants believe that black is the enemy, while black ants believe that red is the enemy .... when the real enemy is the person who shook the jar.

The same is true in society

Men v/s Women,

Left v/s Right,

Faith v/s Science,

Gossip, Rumors, Religion etc ....

So the most important question before we fight is

*WHO SHOOK THE JAR??*

Our emotions have great shaking powers, let's pause and once again ask ourselves *WHO SHOOK THE JAR?*

Real education

 

Guidelines in your life

 

Winner's concept

 

Appear as you are. Be as you appear.

 

Quote by RUMI
(13th century Persian Poet)

Why should you eat early dinner?

 

Universe's Law of Attraction

 

Leaking bucket

 ~ You wake up early morning trying to do your Pooja / Prayers /Yoga but your mind is elsewhere and before you know it, you're done with it, without being mindful of it. (A leaking bucket)

~ You're very kind to outsiders / people in general and speak with them gently, but with your own family you're always harsh / rude. (A leaking bucket)

~ You honour and treat your guests well but when they leave, you gossip about them and talk about their flaws. (A leaking bucket)

~ You try to read as much religious books, listen to Satsang /Keertan, participate in social services/ Sewa but you swear,  insult, curse daily. (A leaking bucket)

~ You help others but you're doing it to gain something in return from them and not doing those acts of kindness selflessly. (A leaking bucket)

~ You frequently advice/preach others, but practice none yourself. 

(A leaking bucket)

~ You slander other devout persons out of hatred/spite when your views do not meet one another. (A leaking bucket)

~ You look down on others and feel more superior than them, judging their level of knowledge, based on external appearances (A leaking bucket) 

*We struggle to fill our "lives"(the bucket) with "earnings" of religion and knowledge (the water), hoping it will retain inside but it is leaked by the many flaws (the holes) that we commit daily.*

An excellent reminder for all, including myself, to try and patch these holes up so we may progress further on this beautiful path of life.

Secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog

 Secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog.

WHY DOGS LIVE LESS THAN HUMAN

Here's the surprising answer of a 6 year old child.

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife

Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform

the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the

procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old

dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully

away

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's

Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that dogs' lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly,

piped up, "I know why."

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It

has changed the way I try and live.

He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"

The six-year-old continued,

"Well, dogs already know how to do that, they don't have to stay for as long as we do."

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

• When your loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

. Take naps.

. Stretch before rising.

• Run, romp, and play daily.

• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

· Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

• When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

· Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

. Be faithful.

• Never pretend to be something you're not.

• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

That's the secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog.

Courtesy: Facebook page of Being Woman

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