First I was dying to finish high school and start college.
And then I was dying to finish college and start working.
And then I was dying to marry and have children.
And then I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work.
And then I was dying to retire.
And now, I AM dying -- and suddenly I realize I forgot to live.

(Anonymous)

"Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends and spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends and spirit - are made of glass.

If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life."

How? Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special. Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you. Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as they would your life, for without them, life is meaningless. Don't let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live ALL the days of your life.

Don't give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying. Don't be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to each together.

Don't be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave. Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find time. The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.

Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, but also where you are going.

Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.

Don't be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.

Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savoured each step of the way.

Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savoured each step of the way.

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there...to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become.

  REMEMBER THREE DEBTS DURING LIFE.
 
First Debt to God that can be repaid by dedicating one’s life to the service of God - this is done by :
o Service to all mankind.
o Reverence for elders, teacher  
o Practice of non-violence, truthfulness, respectfulness  
o Obeying scriptural injunction  
o Protection of the Earth  
o Vegetarianism or Purity in Diet  
o Moderation/Simplicity  
o Non-interference  
o Universality  
o Peace·
 
Second Debt to sages and saints that can be repaid by:
o Reverence and and service to saints, sages and gurus  
o Transmission of the scriptural teaching and cultural heritage  
o serving the society and poor, without expectation of returns·
 
Third Debt to one’s ancestors  
o Can be repaid by raising one’s family in accordance with the moral and ethical principals of dharma....  
 

Always Remember

If you plant honesty, you will reap trust.
If you plant goodness, you will reap friends.
If you plant humility, you will reap greatness.
If you plant perseverance, you will reap victory.
If you plant consideration, you will reap harmony.
If you plant hard work, you will reap success.
If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation.
If you plant openness, you will reap intimacy.
If you plant patience, you will reap improvements.
If you plant faith, you will reap miracles.

But
If you plant dishonesty, you will reap distrust.
If you plant selfishness, you will reap loneliness.
If you plant pride, you will reap destruction.
If you plant envy, you will reap trouble.
If you plant laziness, you will reap stagnation.
If you plant bitterness, you will reap isolation.
If you plant greed, you will reap loss.
If you plant gossip, you will reap enemies.
If you plant worries, you will reap wrinkles.
If you plant sin, you will reap guilt.

Waheguroo Jee Ka Khalsa!
Waheguroo Jee Kee Fateh!!

Remember..........

The most destructive habit....................................................Wor ry

The greatest Joy......................................................... ...........Giving

The greatest loss........................................................ ...........Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work......................................................He lping others

The ugliest personality trait..................................................Selfi shness

The most endangered species...........................................Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource.............................................Our youth

The most destructive habit....................................................Wor ry

The greatest Joy......................................................... ...........Giving

The greatest loss........................................................ ...........Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work......................................................He lping others

The ugliest personality trait..................................................Selfi shness

The most endangered species...........................................Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource.............................................Our youth

The greatest "shot in the arm"............................................Encouragemen t

The greatest problem to overcome...................................Fear

The 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 beautiful attire...................................................SMI LE!

The most prized possession............................................Integr ity

The most powerful channel of communication...............Prayer

The most contagious spirit..............................................Enthusia sm

Everyone needs this list to live by................................................pass it along!!!

The "Why" of Love
 
 
Here's a message that needs to be drilled into the hearts and minds of every mom and dad: You don't love your kids because of what they do, but because of who they are.

Simply rewarding children with affection because of their accomplishments is wrong, a child needs affection all the time, yes also when it didnt do something astonishing. Your child deserves two loving parents, who support them when its going well for him but also when its not going so well, in such a case it needs the love of parents even more. Never stop encouraging your kid, it gives them more reason to try when both parents support them.

A mother and father have to explain to their children that it is not what they do that makes them love them -- they love them because they are unique and because they are their children born out of love between 2 people.

You don't only show affection simply because a child is good at karate or gymnastics. Every mom, dad and grandparent needs to memorize the words of a long-time popular song: "I love you most of all because you're you."

Gr8 thoughts mysti g and khoji ji thanx for sharing ur views withj us as these views can enlighten one's life in several ways as they did mine

Remember when you were a little child trying to learn to walk? Maybe not, but I'm pretty sure it went something like this:

First you had to learn to stand: a process involving constantly falling down, then getting back up. You laughed sometimes and cried at other times. Somehow there was a determination and conviction that you would succeed, no matter what.

After much practice you finally figure out how to balance yourself, a necessary requirement. You enjoyed this new feeling of power - you'd stand everywhere you could - in your crib, by the couch, on someone's lap. It was a joyous time - you did it! You were in control of you.

Now - the next step - walking. You'd seen others do it - it didn't look that hard - just move your legs while you were standing, right? Wrong - more complexity than you ever imagined. More frustration than anyone should have to deal with. But you tried, again and again and again until you figured this out, too.

If people caught you walking, they applauded, they laughed, it was a, "Oh my God, look at what he's/she's doing". This encouragement fueled you on; it raised your self-confidence. But how many times did you attempt when no one was watching, when no one was cheering? Every chance you got. You had places to go, things to see, knowledge to learn. You couldn't wait for someone to encourage you to take the next steps. You learned how to encourage yourself.

If we could only remember this about ourselves in today's day.

Remember that we can do anything we set our minds to if we are willing to go through the process, just like when we learned to walk. We don't need to wait for others to encourage us; we need to encourage ourselves.

If you've forgotten how to do this, or feel like your self-esteem needs a boost, take a short journey back through the your life - look at your accomplishments, no matter if they were large or small - you met the challenge and figured out a way to succeed. Focus on all the things you thought you could never do, initially, and did. While going back, look for the little child you once were. Thank them for never giving up. As you wave goodbye, remember they will never give up on you. They have believed in you all of your life!

Now you need to believe in you too!

"Remember, today is the best day of your life because yesterday was and tomorrow may only be." --- Marlene

Have a wonderful week ahead - make a difference!

Earth Teach Me to Remember

Earth teach me stillness
as the grasses are stilled with light.
Earth teach me suffering
as old stones suffer with memory.
Earth teach me humility
as blossoms are humble with beginning.
Earth Teach me caring
as the mother who secures her young.
Earth teach me courage
as the tree which stands alone.
Earth teach me limitation
as the ant which crawls on the ground.
Earth teach me freedom
as the eagle which soars in the sky.
Earth teach me resignation
as the leaves which die in the fall.
Earth teach me regeneration
as the seed which rises in the spring.
Earth teach me to forget myself
as melted snow forgets its life.
Earth teach me to remember kindness
as dry fields weep in the rain.