Mother Theresa's view

People are often unreasonable, illogical,and self-centered;
forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank,people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness,there may be jealousy;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today,people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have,and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis,it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.
- Mother Theresa

Nine requisites for contented living

Health enough to make work a pleasure.
Wealth enough to support your needs.
Strength to battle with difficulties and overcome them.
Grace enough to confess your sins and forsake them.
Patience enough to toil until some good is accomplished.
Charity enough to see some good in your neighbor.
Love enough to move you to be useful and helpful to others.
Faith enough to make real the things of God.
Hope enough to remove all anxious fears concerning the future.
- Johann von Goethe

Trust

Simple but priceless..

1. THE GIFT OF LISTENING...
But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning
your response. Just listening.


2. THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and holds.
Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and
friends.


3. THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I
love to laugh with you."


4. THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief,
handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a
life.


5. THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job"
or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.


6. THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.


7. THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be
sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.


8. THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really
it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.

ती माझी मुलगी...

Daughters share a special bond with parents - this poem puts it into right words...

Don't look back..

As you travel through life there are always those times
When decisions just have to be made,
When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce,
And the rain seems to soak your parade.

There are some situations where all you can do
Is simply let go and move on,
Gather your courage and choose a direction
That carries you toward a new dawn.

So pack up your troubles and take a step forward -
The process of change can be tough,
But think about all the excitement ahead
If you can be stalwart enough!

There might be adventures you never imagined
Just waiting around the next bend,
And wishes and dreams just about to come true
In ways you can't yet comprehend!

Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new things
As you challenge your status quo,
And learn there are so many options in life,
And so many ways you can grow!

Perhaps you'll go places you never expected
And see things that you've never seen,
Or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds
And wonderful spots in between!

Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring
And somebody special who's there
To help you stay centered and listen with interest
To stories and feelings you share.

Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing your friends
Are supportive of all that you do,
And believe that whatever decisions you make,
They'll be the right choices for you.

So keep putting one foot in front of the other,
And taking your life day by day...
There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road -
Don't look back! You're not going that way!

My Hands Were Busy…

My hands were busy through the day,
I didn’t have much time to play.
The little games you asked me to,
I didn’t have much time for you.

I’d wash your clothes, I’d sew and cook,
But when you’d bring your picture book
And ask me please to share your fun,
I’d say “a little later, son”.

I’d tuck you in all safe at night
And hear your prayers, turn out the light
Then tip toe softly to the door
I wish I’d stayed a minute more.

For life is short, the years rush past
A little boy grows up so fast
No longer is he at your side
His precious secrets to confide.

The picture books are put away
There are no longer books to play.
No goodnight kiss, no prayers to hear


That all belongs to yesteryear.

My hands once busy now are still
The days are long and hard to fill
I wish I could go back and do
The little things you asked me to.

Its that simple :-)