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What he took away.....he can't give back..
2008-05-15 07:03:00
This was forwarded by a friend, and it narrates a true incident:I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back.The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old.The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.'Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?''The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look around. She left quickly.The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to.'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much fo r Christmas.She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.'I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry.But he replied to me sadly. ...
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Sticking to a personal development program
2008-05-13 13:32:00
While working on our personal transformation, we need to be infinitely patient. As the saying goes, “Be patient with all things, but most of all with you”. Our attitude has to be : I will not hate myself even if I fail a million times or more. I am still lovable and acceptable. I accept myself still, even with all my defects. I am a magnificent being.We need to repeat this self talk to ourselves as much as we can. For we do not work at improving ourselves because we do not feel good about ourselves. And why ? Because we are not saying the right things to ourselves.When you make repeated attempts, along with self encouraging and supportive self talk like this, you can notice gradual improvement in your performance, in whatever field that you have chosen.Writing affirmations is another effective tool, that helps us to keep on track towards our goals.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? ...
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Befriending your feelings
2008-04-28 22:23:00
We live in an era of repressed feelings. We are taught that our feelings are not ok, from child hood, so we are afraid of expressing our feelings freely. The child expresses itself without fear, without reservation; that is why it is attractive.The first step in asserting your right to be an individual is to be comfortable with your feelings. We need to recognize and accept that it is ok to be angry, that we have a right to be angry. In fact, we need to honor our emotions. I do not remember where I read that, but that is a very important point.When we learn to accept our feelings as normal, we come to accept our worth as individuals, as unique beings. Unique does not become just another word. We recognize our uniqueness as the uniqueness of a diamond.When you feel intensely negative feelings building up inside, do not try to stifle them; instead, keep asking yourself: Why do I feel this way? Again and again. It will be useful to write down the question many times. The subconscious m...
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Qi Gong Master Projects Chi Energy
2008-04-27 21:59:00
Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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The Gift of Relaxation: Free music
2008-04-13 08:46:00
Here's a piece of excellent music by David M.Pierce. It is a rare treat of relaxation music, the instructions are given in a pleasantly soothing voice that gently lulls you into a state of profound care free state. It is ideal for a pre hypno or pre meditation session, or just to sit back and relax ! Relaxation is a precious free gift that you give yourself, as David says. Good Work,David !You can visit his site at http://www.dpierce.com/trance/hypnomp3.ht ml.To listen :The audio will start playing as soon as this page is loaded. Click the Pause button. Wait for a few minutes. Then click the Play button.This will allow you to listen without interruption as the music downloads.Enjoy !Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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Telling Ads
2008-04-10 07:02:00
Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.

Great Awareness Ads
2008-04-08 12:13:00
Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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Pornstars are also human
2008-04-03 22:28:00
Ex Porn Star Shelley Lubben On The 700 Club TV Show. - The funniest videos clips are hereInspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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Being human/Infatuation
2008-03-25 14:27:00
She turns to cast another glance as she leaveswisps of her fragrance linger in her wakea light touch, a smilean eye lock - hard to withdraw fromIs this the maya you foretoldthe ancient drama repeats again and againBeings keep falling for itIs it kundalini the primal energythat seeks to unite through opposite polesDitch the theories, the current tingles in our mingles.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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On the Slow dance
2008-03-05 11:44:00
Have you ever watched kidsOn a merry-go-roundOr listened to the rainlapping on the ground?Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flightOr gazed at the sun into the fading night?You better slow downDon't dance so fastTime is shortThe music won't last.Do you run through each day on the fly?When you ask "How are you?"Do you hear the reply?When the day is done,Do you lie in your bedWith the next hundred choresRunning through your head?You'd better slow downDon't dance so fastTime is shortThe music won't last.Ever told your child,We'll do it tomorrowAnd in your haste, not see his sorrow?Ever lost touch,Let a good friendship die'Cause you never had timeTo call and say "Hi"?You'd better slow downDon't dance so fastTime is shortThe music won't last.When you run so fast to get somewhereYou miss half the fun of getting there.When you worry and hurry through your day,It is like an unopened gift....Thrown away...Life is not a race.Do take it slowerHear the musicBefore the song is over.D...
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Best skill in life to have-1
2008-02-21 14:26:00
The ability to detach and attach at will is one of the best skills to possess. Imagine you are in a distant city and you have missed the flight back home. You have an important interview scheduled the next day morning in your home town. What would you do? Or rather, could do ?Most of us would spend the rest of the day fretting and fuming about the impending loss.But suppose we are able to forget about the issue for some time.Like, say you ask a travel agent to book the next available flight. He says, he is not sure, but will try and get back to you.Now you have a few hours to spend before you get his response.If you are able to switch off the issue from your mind, and focus on something else, you have a rare ability that will benefit you at times of trial.To spend this time, you went to a restaurant and ordered a hot drink. As you sip it, forget everything else and focus on the drink.Inhaling the aroma, savoring the taste(or distaste)...will lift your mind out of its frantic frets.....
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Give yourself non-critical, non-judgmental listening
2008-02-19 05:25:00
The title could well be Why do you get angry ? As yet, we do not know really the answer to that, but we can do something about it.Each of your movements, the varying speed of your breaths, the tension in each part of your body, has significance. It requires you to be aware to realize their presence. For example, we need to be aware of the batting of our eyelids. It is not a grabbing of the events in our mind and body, to be aware of them. It is just letting the attention drift over them. Many events occur in our body-mind complex every second. We possibly cannot be aware of them all, in our present state. But our attention will flit from one of them o the other. Be aware of where your attention is at the moment. It can only be on one thing in a given instance. If you study body language, you will have some idea of the emotions associated with each part of the body.Coming back to non-critical listening and its healing power, recall the time when you were with a person who really was...
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Heady Wine within
2008-01-02 10:35:00
The happiness that you feel when seeing an infant smile or play, the hug of a childa fresh blossom, nodding in the breezethe gurgle of a mountain stream, as it passes over clean sand, silvery fish cavorting gentle breeze that reassures you all is wellthe view from a mountain top, vast expansive, surrounded by tree tops all around, the feeling that you are on top of the world, without a care,the joy that you feel when you fulfil a long cherished desire- like watching a rare old movie, reading a famous out of print bookthe relief and happiness when you regain your lost, valuable documentswhen you receive an expression of love from a dearly loved onehow shall we go on listing the loves and joy ful moments of this world…These pale into insignificance when you find the well of joy deep within your bosomand drink deeply the pristine elixir.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the powe...
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This could save a life.
2008-01-02 09:30:00
Please do your part and send it on, I did mine. It may just be one of US it saves. STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Steps STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the party. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.It only takes a minute to read this...A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... He said the trick...
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Innocents Beware!
2007-12-28 05:35:00
Online Fraudsters are out to get your money by hook or crook. Recently the spate of phishing attacks through email has multiplied many times. They use all ploys- from new year greetings, love cards, sex services offers to lucrative job placements, business offers and requests from your bank to update personal information.If we are greedy and gullible enough to think that money comes without labor, we are done. Never ever click on links in your email. Always copy the link and paste on your browser address bar. If you click on the link, the person who sent the mail can get your mail password and other sensitive information.Recently I recieved a phishing mail from a bank's own email id, asking to upgrade software etc etc ! How is this possible ? When I called up the bank, they said they never send mails like that. It is heartless to rob innocent people of their hard earned money. It may not be the account of a corrupt person, which case is redoubtable. It might be the account of a s...
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The Bangladeshi Renaissance
2007-11-21 10:57:00
Muhammed Yunus, successful businessman of Bangladesh has initiated a dramatic turnaround in that country's economic status by founding what is called the Gramin Bank.Yunus's concept of Microloan is to provide poor people with financial assistance, at their terms, rather than at the bank's. While most other banks give loans in order to generate income, the Gramin Bank exists for the purpose for which it was found- to lift people above the poverty line.And they are succeeding grandly at that! Congratulations to Mr.Yunus and his team of dedicated colleagues! He has rightly been awarded the Nobel Prize.Read his interview on CNN here:http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapc f/11/05/talkasia.yunus/index.html?iref=ne wssearchThe story proves that one man can transform the destiny of an entire nation.What a relief !What an inspiration !Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspirat...
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Your Amygdala
2007-11-07 11:22:00
This is a remarkable book by Robert Mauer :One Small Step Can Change Your Life. The Kaizen Way. He brings out many novel concepts based on modern neurological studies. According to Dr.Mauer, a small component of the human brain called Amygdala causes us to persist or retreat in achieving our goals. It is the Amygdala which takes care of the fight or flight mechanisms of the human body, enabling us to survive.When we start a change in our behaviour pattern, for example, say,studying a new language, we find ourselves in unknown territory.And the unknown causes fear. If the amygdala gives out the signal to flee at this point, we will just escape from the task. It may come in the form of a headache, accident or a decision to stop studying.The trick, says Dr.Mauer is not to awaken the amygdala. The key to this is awareness and relaxation.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of ...

Sexually explicit content and children
2007-10-13 20:34:00
Is there any thing wrong in children seeing sexually explicit ads and movies?Would you keep a razor sharp dagger near an infant? An infant does not know what the dagger can do to him. A child cannot learn from such an experience by itself; the elders have to take care that he does not hurt himself through ignorance.A child does not know what sex is for. It will accept it as a normal event in life, even at that age, and it will definitely lead to actualize in its own life. Forward it to the rape games played by young children and the lurid dialogues of kindergarteners.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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Overcoming blocks to studying
2007-09-27 22:32:00
Many of us shy away from the task of acquiring mastery of new skills and of polishing up old skills. We are afraid of it; as usual, of the failure, we are afraid of the unknown experiences that come with it; we are afraid of the queasy feeling that comes with failed attempts (perhaps that reminds us subconsciously of the fear that we felt when we were threatened and punished by our elders when we committed mistakes and failed during our childhood). Threats from elders are, to the child who is wholly dependent on them, almost like the end of his existence. Especially when they come from the very sources that affirm him/her, he is devastated.These unpleasant experiences lie in the subconscious as unvoiced fears. We may not even be aware that they exist inside us. When we fail, the hidden parental voice admonishes us severely, the fear of receiving admonishments and rejection has been rooted in us from early childhood, so we will experience just an over possessing, nauseating discomfor...
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An end to abuse
2007-09-27 10:17:00
When we are talking about abuse we have to realise that it is not an isolated event. It is not something perpetrated by some ignorant uncivilised boor in a remote tribe. Abuse is done by civilised, educated people. By parents, by teachers, by you and me.Does it shock when I say we also commit abuse? Is it not abuse when we do not consider the rights of others, when we take others for granted, when we do not consider the sentiments of our children and our dependents, of our colleagues and friends, of the fellow drivers on the road?Yes, we may rave about abuse committed by others, but I think the first thing that we have to take care of is to see that we ourselves do not commit abuse. Not just physically-but also verbally and mentally. Only when you or I do not commit abuse. It takes will power and self discipline because abuse is usually committed when we are not aware of what we are doing.(connect to Jesus: “Father, they know not what they are doing.” Zen: “Awareness of your e...

The Final call
2007-08-21 08:18:00
Remembering Death seems to be the best way to remind us of why we are on this planet. Our earthly achievements and pleasures are like toys with which we become bored afer a while, and we long for a transcending experience.In reality, each of our activities are a quest for this ultimate experience that will stop our seeking for ever.When we realise that, our return journey into ourselves has begun.For, what we are seeking is within ourselves . Or, we ourselves are what we are seeking.This can be understood if we look at the experiences that we go through.Somebody likes Icecream very much.He thinks Icecream is his/her source of happiness.But there are also people who are repelled by Icecreams, infact people who cannot stand any milk product.For them Icecream creates nausea.Pain, not pleasure.The same object is a souce of pleasure for one person and of pain for another.Evidenty, the pain and pleasure was not created by Icecream. It was created by the person.Even to have the experience,...
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Ouch!
2007-07-25 11:18:00
Client trying to flirt with attractive waitress at restaurant: “That meal was good. I guess this tissue is for wiping our hands, right?”Waitress: ”No. It is for wiping your eyes when you get the bill.”Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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Repairing Morals
2007-07-24 10:42:00
A furore has arisen here over the inclusion of certain terms in the new sex education curriculum for schools in India. Many leaders, mainly that of the BJP, condemn the course material as abasing. They are protesting against the use of ‘explicit’ words like intercourse, masturbation etc.Does the child have no other source of information on sex? In my junior school days, seniors went around our class showing pictures of women and educating us on the genital parts, using slang words. What about the porn novels and videos seen together by friends in homes while the parents are away? What about the child who chances upon the porn collection of his/her parents? These can be avoided if there is an open (absolutely) relationship between the child and its parents. If sex is avoided in discussions as an object of shame, then we are all products of shame.Let us be honest with ourselves and set our own morals in order first, before attempting to correct others’ morals.Inspiration fuels u...
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Shoes in hot weather
2007-07-24 08:58:00
Indians have shaken off many of the remnants of western enculturation. A majority of us are proud of our country, heritage and diverse language system and are not ashamed to flaunt that, while at the same time imbibing the relevant and worthy aspects of western culture.A few idiotic imitations still remain, even after half a century of independence. Foremost among them is the adoption of the western corporate dress code, without regard to the country’s climate.The westerners wear shoes since their climates are predominantly cold. We in India insist on wearing shoes even when it is sweltering hot. How unhealthy for the poor feet to be confined inside sweaty socks and shoes, when they long for some fresh air!Slippers and sandals would be ideal in the Indian summer, even for corporate executives. The chances of getting a fungal infection on the feet are also reduced.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you...
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Real Courage
2007-07-12 18:25:00
Did you see this photo of the monk Thich quan duc ?If you have seen it, nothing more needs to be said.It is just an example of the few rare brave people in this world who stand up for what is right and are prepared to lay down their lives for the sake of truth.I find it hard to hold even a glass full of steaming tea in my palm.How did this man manage to do this.And just look at him as he sits calmly, as the petrol flames devour his body inch by inch.Incidents such as these are needed to shake up the consciences of governments.As a result of his sacrifice, the Buddhists were saved from oppression in South Vietnam.And how did he do it? Buddhists say such extraordinary feats are the results of mindfulness practice. Here Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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Why Terrorism ?
2007-07-09 20:39:00
We in India have been asking questions to ourselves lately, after an increasing number of bomb blasts and wanton terrorist attacks.Why all this ? Why can't people negotiate peacefully?The answer seems to stare us in the face:How many of us follow principles scrupulously in our lives? Perhaps that is not the right question.How many of us do not follow principles?Perhaps, only a handful of honest people are left. And they are afraid of speaking out and acting.To take an example, board any Rajasthan/Haryana/J & K transport corporation bus traversing to and from Delhi.Inside Delhi, the conductors brazenly pocket the fare.They do not issue tickets.And passengers do not dare to ask.The rich become richer; the poor become poorer.Govt. officials and legislators appointed to look after the welfare of the underprivileged, siphon off the funds for personal enjoyment.How long can this go on? We are sawing off the tree branch on which we are sitting.It will be too late to repair when the reacti...
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Samba's message to all of us !
2007-07-09 19:46:00
A child saint. His eyes are full of compassion for mankind.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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One nice gesture
2007-07-05 09:16:00
· The child was dirty. Soiled clothes. A brief was its only cloth. The executive in a three-piece suit deliberated a long while its mother swung to and fro on the handle bar of the crowded van, struggling to hold the sleeping child to her bosom. We who were seated stared at her. Were we enjoying her struggle? He thought for a long time. He wanted to take the child and keep it in his lap. So that she could stand comfortably. Could not give his seat. He was ill. But what would the people think? An effeminate man? There were young women in the van. Wouldn’t they mock? Wouldn’t he become silly in the eyes of the young men? · But his conscience said: Do what you feel you want to do. Others will get down at the next few stops. Your conscience comes with you. He extended his arms towards the mother. For one second her eyes opened wide in amazement, then trust. She didn’t hand over the child like it was a burden. She handed it over like it was a treasure.There was a kind of disbelie...
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Healing is Here
2007-07-03 08:51:00
In the present is healing. When we come here we are healed of our past emotional wounds. Sometimes theory and therapy alone are not sufficient. Zen stories illustrate this point very well.“Am I here Now?” is a good question to ask ourselves every now and then. We are very likely to be lost in the past or future if we do not ask this question, as most of us are running in the rat race for money, fame, power and position. We forget that none of this comes with us. None of this can give us lasting peace and fulfillment.In the present moment we discover ourselves, our true being. Here is a wonderful source of limpid peace. It is inexhaustible. You only have to connect to it.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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Gratitude
2007-06-29 07:10:00
I should be finding reasons to be grateful for the blessings that I have. I am grateful to the Universe for my job, loving wife and family, financial security, safe residence, good friends and wonderful colleagues. I am thankful for meeting so many great people every day. I am grateful for the wonderful Metro service provided by this city.I am grateful for the insights received from the works of great authors. I am thankful to Google for providing such a wonderful platform for unleashing our creativity. Lastly, thank you, wonderful visitor, for having graced this page.Inspiration fuels us forward.Gain inspiration from people who led lives OF inspiration. Who can say you cannot when you say You can? Trust the power of Inspiration. Inspiration empowers. A free Bonanza of Inspiration.
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