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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Kiss Miss

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How to Be Charitable, Even Without Money!

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Unless you’ve been living in cave for the last few days, you’ll be aware of the recent devastation that hit Haiti.

It’s tragic stuff, and it deserves our attention and support – there’s no doubt about that.

When something like this occurs, the main job of charity organizations like The Red Cross is to get the word out to the masses.

Food, water, administration, insurances, transportation and any other miscellaneous elements to a relief campaign cost money.

They send their message to us across all channels – the web, the tv, the radio, the papers, billboards and magazine advertisements. It’s pervasive, which is to say a day doesn’t go by where we aren’t asked to give money.

Now, take this into consideration. Here’s a list of all the natural disasters that happened in 2009 recorded by reliefweb.int (this doesn’t cover the unnatural disasters like wars, torture, deforestation, pollution, mass murder etc.).

Overall there were 133 disasters from that year alone!
That’s a lot of disasters right?

Do you think that it’s unreasonable that a person on minimum wage or middle-class should donate money to every one of the disaster relief funds of that year? I thought so too. But a lot of people are left feeling guilty that they didn’t do their part.

The reality of the situation is that too many people equate charity to forking out cash. The reality of the situation is that there is suffering happening all the time, in all parts of the world – not just when you hear about it in the mainstream.

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that money is the only way that you can help people – because it’s all too easy and it’s untrue. Equally, don’t fall into the trap of thinking that foreign aid is the only way that you can make a difference.

Of course there are issues abroad that need to be resolved – but let’s not forget the ones at home!

HOW CAN I HELP WITHOUT SPENDING CASH?

I’m here to remind people that charity does not mean “open your wallet” but rather “open your heart”. LOVE is what we practice when we donate, whether that donation is of our money, our time or otherwise.

I’ve taken the time to compile a list of ways that YOU can be charitable without opening your wallet:

FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU’RE GOOD AT AND FIND WAYS OF USING THOSE SKILLS TO HELP OTHERS

I regularly offer charity organizations help with their marketing.

VOLUNTEER TO SERVE A COMMON CAUSE IN YOUR LOCAL AREA

Have a look on the web or in the papers for a way that you can help with local charities. There are many ways you can help such as:

helping out at a local homeless or drug rehabilitation center
spending your time at a listening post, giving people the opportunity to share and be heard
Helping out at orphanages
working pro-bono at local charity offices in administration

PROMOTE CHARITIES THAT YOU RESONATE WITH ON YOUR WEBSITES AND BLOGS

Julian Habib does this on his Facebook page, and is a good example of how even just clicks can help get relief aid to where it’s needed.

BE THE MESSENGER – BE VOCAL

Share your concerns with your family, friends and colleagues by simply educating people about what’s going on in the world. Change can happen when people are aware of what needs to be changed.

REALIZE THAT WITHOUT YOU, YOU CANNOT BE CHARITABLE

It’s the story of the chicken and the egg. Your eggs (offerings) are so much more powerful when you are in a perfect state to be able to give birth to them! Think of how much more of yourself you could share if you had an abundance of free time, money and power.

Recently Google hinted at moving away from China as a search engine provider there. Some seem to think that it is a tactical strategy to get China to loosen up their censorship regulations, since Google now own a considerable share of the search engine marketplace.

Even if this is untrue, it’s a great example of how you should be thinking of ways of leveraging your own position in order to get the things done that you feel most passionate about. If you can’t do them today, don’t sell out and do them half-heartedly. Plan ahead and plan BIG.

CONCLUSION

Focus on what’s important. Are you going to have more of an impact on the world if you throw a dozen dollars now and again at the world’s biggest charity organizations, or if you go out and meet real people and see first hand how your presence impacts their lives or the ecosystems or the planet?

There’s no right or wrong to this answer – but believe me – exclusively donating money is not the name of the game – your ability to share yourself is.

Courtesy: http://www.bitrebels.com/lifestyle/how-to-be-charitable-even-without-money/

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Phir mile SUR....on Republic day 2010

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New Version


Old Version



Behind the Song

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To be appropriately launched by Amitabh Bachchan on the eve of Republic

Day, 'Phir Mile Sur,' the iconic national song for young India, has more than 60

icons singing along, lending their support to this national effort which took more

than a year to create (a film by Kailash Surendranath, produced by Zoom)

'Phir Mile Sur' required more than 60 days of on location shoot spread over 15

cities, featuring 22 of the industry's biggest superstars. Aamir Khan, Priyanka

Chopra, Shahid Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan,

Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karan Johar, Shilpa Shetty …

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan released the new version of the

patriotic song 'Mile sur mera tumhara' here on the eve of Republic Day. It is

now titled 'Phir Mile Sur' and Bollywood megastar was excited about the fact

that he is the only one who has been repeated in it.

'Mile sur mera tumhara' was conceptualized and conceived by late Suresh

Mallick and it was first aired on Doordarshan on Aug 15, 1988, and after 22

years Arti and Kailash Surendranath have recreated and presented it as 'Phir

mile sur'.

From vocalists Bhimsen Joshi and Balamurali Krishna to sitar maestro Ravi

Shankar, tabla maestros Allah Rakha and Zakir Hussain to sportsmen Narendra

Hirwani and Prakash Padukone featured in the original. Well-known film

personalities like Amitabh, Lata Mangeshkar, Mithun Chakraborty, Jeetendra,

Hema Malini, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Kamal Haasan, Sharmila Tagore,

Tanuja and Waheeda Rehman too appeared in the national integration song.

More than 60 known personalities, including actors Priyanka Chopra, Deepika

Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty and

Juhi Chawla along with other prominent personalities feature in the new version

of the song.

It features 22 superstars, 18 musicians, 13 artistes and singers and 15 other

known personalities.

'Phir mile sur' will be initially aired on Zoom Tuesday.

Mile Sur Mera Tumhara Lyrics:
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Mile sur mera tumharaa, Thoo sur bane hamaraa.... sur kee nadhiyaan
har disha se behkee saagar mein milee. Baadalon ka roop leiker
bharse halke halke... Mile sur mera tumharaa.. thoo... sur bane
hamaara.. Mile sur mera tumhara...

Chaain taraj tahin nyay taraj
ek but baniye saayen taraj

Tera sur mile mere sur de naal
milke bane ek nava surtaal

Mile sur mera tumharaa....tho sur bane hamaara..

Mohnja sur tohi desa pyara mile jadein geet ashaanjo madhur tarano
bane tadein
Sur ka dariya bahte saagar me mile badlaan da roop leike barasan
holle haule

Isaindhal namm iruvarin suramum namadhakum.. Dhisai veru aanalum
aazi ser aarugal Mugilai mazaiyai pozivadu pol isai ...Namm
isssaiiii.... Thik thakida thathikakidA....thaka thimi thaka junu

Nanna dhwanige ninna dhwani-ya, seridante namma dhwaniya..
Naa swaramu nee swaramu sangammamai, mana swaram ga avatarinchey

Ninde swaramum ningalude swaramum otthucheiyum Namudeya swaramai....


Tomaar shoor moder shoor srishti koroor koi ekshoor[2]...
Sriishti karoon woi katha

Toma mora swarer milan srishti kare chalbochatano

male sur jo taro maro, bane aapno sur niralo

majhya tumchya julta tara madhur suranchya barasti dhara


Sur ki nadiya har disha se behke saagar mein mile...
Baadlo ka roop leke barse halke halke..
Oh...Mile sur mera tumhara tho....sur bane hamara...

Mile Sur mera tumhara
tho sur bane hamara tho sur bane hamara
tho sur bane hamara

The song’s lyrics are unique– One phrase, repeated in 14 Indian languages: ”

Mile sur mera tumhaara , to sur bane hamaara”, meaning “When my tune and

your tune merge, it becomes our tune”. The lyrics in different languages is given

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mile_Sur_Mera_Tumhara

Monday, January 4, 2010

10 Principles for Peace of Mind

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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 in exactly 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 yourself 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.


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.
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 everyday, 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 mental 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.

Why cry over spilt milk?

Friday, January 1, 2010

Every Day Is A Good Day

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Let me share with you a strategy I use
To avoid being flooded with feelings of
Gloom, depression and fear.

Every day is a good day.
But when I'm experiencing
A day full of frustrations,
I don't call it a bad day,
I call it an "interesting" day.
This habit keeps me
From being overwhelmed
With negative emotions.

Why does this work?
Repetitive thoughts
And words create feelings.
Those feelings create a positive or
Negative behavior pattern.

If I tell myself it's a bad day,
I began to feel defeated and exhausted.
If my day has one issue after another,
If I tell myself it's an "interesting" day
This keeps my open to gratitude, hope, solutions,
Resiliency,and sometimes even a sense of humor.

Circle Of Life

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Why men don't write advice columns......

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Why should the wedding ring be worn on the fourth finger

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There is a beautiful and convincing explanation given by the Chinese.....

Thumb represents your Parents
Second (Index) finger represents your Siblings
Middle finger represents your-Self
Fourth (Ring) finger represents your Life Partner
& the Last (Little) finger represents your children

Firstly, open your palms (face to face), bend the middle fingers and hold them together - back to back Secondly, open and hold the remaining three fingers and the thumb - tip to tip.

Now, try to separate your thumbs (representing the parents)..., they will open, because your parents are not destined to live with you lifelong, and have to leave you sooner or later.

Please join your thumbs as before and separate your Index fingers (representing siblings)...., they will also open, because your brothers and sisters will have their own families and will have to lead their own separate lives.

Now join the Index fingers and separate your Little fingers (representing your children)...., they will open too, because the children also will get married and settle down on their own some day.

Finally, join your Little fingers, and try to separate your Ring fingers (representing your spouse).

You will be surprised to see that you just CANNOT....., because Husband & Wife have to remain together all their lives - through thick and thin!!

10 Ways to Deal With Change and Uncertainty in 2010!

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1. Accept what is! If you can change something, then do; if you can’t change anything, then release resistance and simply be with what is.

2. Take risks. Life is about not having answers, taking chances and risks, and making the most of every moment, all without knowing what is going to happen next.

3. Be your own best friend. It is easy to blame and shame yourself, but now is the time you deserve the most love and kindness of all.

4. Every day is a new beginning. Each time you take a step forward you have no idea what might happen. But nothing will happen if you continue to stay where you are.

5. Keep falling as long as you keep picking yourself up! Making mistakes is not the problem, but not learning from them and moving on is.

6. Nothing is permanent, so appreciate every moment, fully and completely, as it will never happen again.

7. Think with your heart instead of your head. When you come from your heart you come to your senses!

8. Meditate. Take time to just stop and breathe, to remember why you are here, and to find what is of real meaning to you.

9. Don’t take yourslf too seriously. A good sense of humor prevents a hardening of your attitudes, and stops your opinions from getting too rigid!

10. Do something for someone else and make giving a part of your life, even if it is just a simple smile and a hug.

Let’s hope 2010 will bring a greater sense of sanity to this crazy world and a greater peace of mind. May this be your best year ever! Happy New Year!

Courtesy: www.EdandDebShapiro.com

10 Ways to Deal With Change and Uncertainty in 2010!

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1. Accept what is! If you can change something, then do; if you can’t change anything, then release resistance and simply be with what is.

2. Take risks. Life is about not having answers, taking chances and risks, and making the most of every moment, all without knowing what is going to happen next.

3. Be your own best friend. It is easy to blame and shame yourself, but now is the time you deserve the most love and kindness of all.

4. Every day is a new beginning. Each time you take a step forward you have no idea what might happen. But nothing will happen if you continue to stay where you are.

5. Keep falling as long as you keep picking yourself up! Making mistakes is not the problem, but not learning from them and moving on is.

6. Nothing is permanent, so appreciate every moment, fully and completely, as it will never happen again.

7. Think with your heart instead of your head. When you come from your heart you come to your senses!

8. Meditate. Take time to just stop and breathe, to remember why you are here, and to find what is of real meaning to you.

9. Don’t take yourslf too seriously. A good sense of humor prevents a hardening of your attitudes, and stops your opinions from getting too rigid!

10. Do something for someone else and make giving a part of your life, even if it is just a simple smile and a hug.

Let’s hope 2010 will bring a greater sense of sanity to this crazy world and a greater peace of mind. May this be your best year ever! Happy New Year!

Courtesy: www.EdandDebShapiro.com
 

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