Inspirational quotes.

For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; . . .

When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

Thy neck is a tower of ivory; thine eyes like the fishpools in Heshbon, by the gate of Bathrabbim: thy nose is as the tower Lebanon which looketh toward Damascus.

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him: And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor with the Lord.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Forsake not an old friend; for the new is not comparable to him: a new friend is as new wine; when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure.

Buzzy at Work

An Inspiration poetry.

Riches I hold in light esteem,
And Love I laugh to scorn;
And lust of fame was but a dream,
That vanished with the morn:

And if I pray, the only prayer
That moves my lips for meIs,
“Leave the heart that now
I bear,And give me liberty!”

Yes, as my swift days near their goal:
‘Tis all that I implore;
In life and death a chainless soul,
With courage to endure.

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Can’t quite describe the feelings that rush through me every time I come across this poem. The first time I chanced upon it was when I went rummaging my mom’s poem collection to find a suitable piece for the recitation competition in school. And I did! I remember I had instantly fallen in love with its idea of freedom and liberty, and pictured myself as a free bird taking to the air.

I think thats the beauty of art and literature - the interpretation lies in the perspective of observer. (Can’t get simpler than that). Some pieces of literature tend to have that impact on us, leaving an impression, permanent or momentary. Guess this is one such for me - permanent AND momentary.

That just gave me an idea. How about compiling the names of all the inspirational books I’ve come across….? I mean, start with books and then move on to poetry, movies, music… Hmmm…should be fun going back to all those authors and ideas that filled many of us with enthusiasm. Thoughts and themes that held insights, influenced…or simply inspired.

Will do that soon.

Quotes of the day.

Concertration comes out of a combination of hunger and confidence.

If you are not criticised you not be doing much

The only limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. let us move foward with strong and active faith.

I think people do not place a high enough value on how much they are nurtured by doing whatever it that totally absorbs them.

Money frees you from doing things you dislike.
since i dislike doing nearly everything,money is handy.

No one means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean,for words are slippery and thought is viscous.

To believe is to know you believe, and to know you believe is not to believe

I do not make jokes. i just watch the government and report the facts


All marriages are mixed marriages.


A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognised


Why is it that our memory is good enough to retain the least triviality that happens to us,and yet not good enough to recollect how often we have told it to the same person

STAGES OF DEATH AND DYING

Dying is a process, the end point of which is death. In this sense dying is a terminal part of living. The coping responses during this particular segment of life are shaped by previous experiences with death, as well as by cultural attitudes and beliefs. There are five stages that patients pass through from the time they first become aware of their fatal prognosis to their actual death:

1. Denial

On being told that one is dying, there is an initial reaction of shock. The patient may appear dazed at first and may then refuse to believe the diagnosis or deny that anything is wrong. Some patients never pass beyond this stage and may go from doctor to doctor until they find one who supports their position.

2. Anger

Patients become frustrated, irritable and angry that they are sick. A common response is,” Why me? ” They may become angry at God, their fate, a friend, or a family member. The anger may be displaced onto the hospital staff or the doctors who are blamed for the illness.

3. Bargaining

The patient may attempt to negotiate with physicians, friends or even God, that in return for a cure, the person will fulfill one or many promises, such as giving to charity or reaffirm an earlier faith in God.

4. Depression

The patient shows clinical signs of depression- withdrawal, psychomotor retardation, sleep disturbances, hopelessness and possibly suicidal ideation. The depression may be a reaction to the effects of the illness on his or her life or it may be in anticipation of the approaching death.

5. Acceptance

The patient realizes that death is inevitable and accepts the universality of the experience. Under ideal circumstances, the patient is courageous and is able to talk about his or her death as he or she faces the unknown. People with strong religious beliefs and those who are convinced of a life after death can find comfort in these beliefs

Mothers learn how to deal with theft among your children.

Dear worried mothers, parenting is like an exploration in wilderness you can never know the terrains that lie ahead until you reach there, it is clear from what you have revealed that you have done your best, yet your efforts are not yielding much results.
Frustrating as it is, stealing does not mean that your child is not bad or that you have failed as a parent. It is a parenting child that you can deal with only if you understand its roots

How to overcome it
· Developing an intimate relationship with her. You can’t influence a child who hates or fears you.
· You can mention that stealing is wrong without branding her a thief” calling a thief might make it worse. Look for opportunities to compliment her because humiliating her self esteem too.
· Work hand in hand with her teachers so that they help her instead of punishment.
· Help her draw closer to God. its only the fear of God that can keep her behavior in check all the time.
· Incase of more difficulties see a professional counselor.
· Continue loving her because the mother’s love has the potential of taming the wildest of the children.


You are like a porter with clay in hands and the word will judge by the quality of your work

Challenges are part of the game please don’t give up.

Loneliness

Loneliness builds from the very inside of us rather than from the outside, it may be triggered by some saddening events, death, divorce, join loss…

Overcoming it
· Bestir yourself by doing the positive things like calling someone on a phone, writing letters, reading books, invite a friend have an interchange of ideas
· Show yourself friendly to have friends
· Reach into yourself to reach out to others
· Do anything reflecting happiness, exaggerate it, over do it to win happy thoughts.
· Always put meaning into your life f not wi lack the will to live.

How to cope up with it?

· Seek medical treatment fro professional doctors
· Open up your feelings, share your problems with a friend, relative or even your management.
· Putting your feelings into words is a healing process that presents your mind from trying to deny the reality of the problem or loss and hence leaving this unresolved.
· Avoid the sense of false pride while depressed.
· Contend with feelings of low self-esteem while fighting depression.

Are you depressed?

A depressed person finds it difficult to perform even the most routine tasks such as getting dressed, brushing teeth, preparing breakfast and making routine decisns. E.g a depressed woman whose friend was late for an appointment became convinced that the friend no longer liked, and that in fact she was unlikable, so the thoughts of the depressed patient are ruled by negative views of the world- the cognitive triad of depression”
Depressed people exaggerate minor obstacles into impossible barriers, consider themselves stupid or hopelessly incompetent and see the future as only full of more painful failures.

How to pass a job interview?

· Be grown up businesslike, greet employer with respect, call him Mr. not Jack, Buddy, Paul, Charlie etc.
· Sit up straight in a chair; feet firmly on floor; look alert
· Think before answering a question, be polite, honest and frank.
· Have a guide sheet with you, listing all jobs, dates of work, wages, kinds of work you did, reasons you left.
· Be ready to show how your training and work experience will help you to get ahead on job you are asking for.
· Be confident, enthusiastic, but do not bluff, use good English and speak distinctly, do not talk too much
· Listen carefully; be polite and tactful above all do not get into any arguments with your prospective employer.
· The employer is only interested in only how well you will fit the job. Do not mention personal, home or money problem.
· If it seems you may not get a job, seek employer’s advice about other jobs that may come up with in the firm
· Send employer brief thank you letter immediately after interview.

Sometimes we just need to be reminded!

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by: holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, 'Who would like this $20 bill?' Hands started going up. He said, 'I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, 'Who still wants it?' Still the hands were up in the air. Well, he replied, 'What if I do this?' And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. 'Now, who still wants it?' Still the hands went into the air. My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE and WHOSE WE ARE. You are special - Don't EVER forget it.' If you do not pass this on, you may never know the lives it touches, the hurting hearts it speaks to, or the hope that it can bring. Count your blessings, not your problems. 'And remember: amateurs built the ark .. professionals built the Titanic. If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.

Do You Love Jesus?

This is a simple test: THE POEM I knelt to pray but not for long, I had too much to do. I had to hurry and get to work For bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hurried prayer, And jumped up off my knees. My Christian duty was now done My soul could rest at ease..... All day long I had no time To spread a word of cheer No time to speak of Christ to friends, They'd laugh at me I'd fear. No time, no time, too much to do, That was my constant cry, No time to give to souls in need But at last the time, the time to die. I went before the Lord, I came, I stood with downcast eyes. For in his hands God! held a book; It was the book of life. God looked into his book and said "Your name I cannot find I once was going to write it down... But never found the time"

Story of A Psychologist.

A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on: Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!! This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the b anana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood. Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia. Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke. Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert. Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can h elp restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives. Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief. Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness. Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation. Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan. Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as m uch as 40%! Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape! So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare i t to a n apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

God Is In Control

GOD WANTED ME TO TELL YOU
Everything that is going wrong in your life today shall be well with you this year. No matter how much your enemies try this year, "they will not" succeed. You have been destined to make it and you shall surely achieve all your goals this year. For the remaining months of this year (2007), all your agonies will be diverted and victory and prosperity will be incoming in abundance. Today God has confirmed the end of your sufferings sorrows and pains because HE that sits on the throne has remembered you. He has taken away the hardships and given you JOY. He will never let you down.
I knocked at heaven's door this morning, God asked me... My child! What can I do for you? And I said, "Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message"... God smiled and answered... Request granted.

GOD bless you!!!!!