It Costs Nothing......

Dr. Stephen K. Sproul, a vet, once told of a typical spring day when his waiting room was full of clients waiting to have their pets inoculated. No one was talking to anyone else and all were probably thinking of a dozen other things they would rather be doing rather than "wasting time" sitting in that office.He said " there were six or seven other clients waiting when a young woman came in with a nine month old baby and a kitten. As luck would have it, she sat next to a gentleman who was rather distraught about long wait for the service. The next thing he knew, the baby just looked up at him with that great big smile that is so characteristic of babies.What did the gentleman do?? Just what you and me would do, of course; he smiled back at the baby. Soon he struck up a conversation with the woman about her baby and his grand children, and soon the entire reception room joined in, and the boredom and tension were converted into pleasant and enjoyable experience."
Yes, a smile, we are talking about the magic of a smile….. Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says “I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you.” That’s why dogs make such a hit. They are so glad to see us that they almost jump out of their skins. So naturally we are glad to see them. A baby’s smile has the same effect...
The effect of smile is powerful--even if it is unseen. Telephone companies in US have a program called “Phone power”--in which they suggest that you smile while talking on phone…it will come through in our voice.
If you think you have a dull life or you have lost all joy in work or at home…just try this... ‘Smile at someone every hour of the day.’ An insincere grin??? No. That doesn’t fool anyone. I am talking about a real smile, a heart warming smile; smile that comes from within… Do this for a week and then come back and write to me about your experiences and results…
You don’t feel like smiling?? Then what??
Do this: just force yourself to whistle or hum a tune or sing. Act as if you were already happy, and that will tend to make you happy. The best way to regain lost cheerfulness is to sit up cheerfully and to act as if cheerfulness were already there…
It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It’s what you think about it. Two people may be in the same place, doing same thing; both may have about equal amount of money and prestige and yet one may be miserable and other happy. Why?? Because of a different mental attitude.
Everyone in this world is seeking happiness and there is one sure way to find it. That is by controlling our thoughts. Happiness doesn’t depend on outward conditions. It depends on the inner ones…

SMILE:

* It costs nothing.

* It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give.

* It happens in a flash, but sometimes its memory lasts forever.

* It can neither be bought, begged, borrowed nor stolen, it can just be passed.

* Smile even if someone is too tired to pass it back to you…cos NO ONE NEEDS A SMILE SO MUCH AS THOSE WHO HAVE NONE LEFT TO GIVE!!
And thats real living.........

Let's try to be the RIVER.....

Well yet again this post is inspired frm sumthing i read and what touched me...since past few days i hav been reading a book by ma favourite writer Paulo Coelho....."By the river piedra I sat down and wept"...its a story abt the spritiual way of loving sumone.....well its definitely not abt 'love' that i m goin to write :) ...actually...its sumthing i personally believe in that i found written....
In todays era everyone wants to get a life that is too mch predictable... everybdy wants to settle down...to live in a peaceful life... People want to get a sense of smoothness outa life...they dnt want to accept any change....In short everyone wants to be a MOUNTAIN...everythin jst where it shud be... perfectly placed..standin there all his life same as it was years ago....
But lets for a moment think abt being a RIVER...which doesnt stand the same way all its life but flows...findin new possibilities...findin new ways...It not only changes its own life but also changes all the surrounding it passes by.... The RIVER, which is not as high as the mountain bt is deep....havin many treasures hidden in its lap.... The one who not only lives but gives life to many.Let's stop being the Mountain and be the RIVER...and get out of the settled life thing...Let's open our hearts to the new possibilities...to the things that r waiting for us...to c the sites a mountain never gets to c... some wise man once said "uperwale ke haath hamesha ek saugaath dene ke lie tatpar rehte hain...par kami hai un haatho ki jin mei vo apni saugaat de sake".....(God is always ready to giv his gifts bt the only thing lackin is the hands ready to accept his gift)...Let's open our hands to life...to accept all tht the life offers...there might be sum pain...bt there'll be mch mch joy and happiness....Let's be different..Let's try to flow....Let's be the RIVER....

make a difference....

I was going thru an email recently about the creator of "peanut" comic Charles Schultz.. this mail had such an impact on my mind that i m here blogging about the thing... Just go through some of the questions mentioned....

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade ' s worth of World Series winners.

how did you do??? how many of them were you able to answer???



now go through the following ones....



1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.



you must hav answered all of them.... the point of all this question answer session was jst to show that no one remembers headliners of yesterday....no one really cares.. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners . but we never forget the people who touch our lives...The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care ... so be one of them...make a difference...touch a life...you might not be remebered forever but u will never be forgotten...

'Don't worry about the world comming to an end today...its already tommorow in Australia' (Charles Schultz)

...because this is called life.

Have you ever stopped by a flower to take its fragrance??? Have you ever felt the cool breeze touching your skin softly??? have you ever listened the beautiful songs birds sing??? have you ever realised how beautiful this world is??? Everybody lives but have you ever thought of really living and not just passing your life??
If your answer to all these questions is "no"..then my dear just think on it... Life is full of questions and surprises for us... surprises that make us smile..surprises that make us weep..some shock us but then some fill our lives with happiness and joy... Its said that "past is history and future is mystery" ....so dear just enjoy ths present and live life to the fullest ...may be you have just one day to live.... because this is real living...because this is called life......