The River of Life and the Wise Saint

    Once upon a time, near the peaceful banks of a river, stood a small hut where a revered saint lived. This saint was well-known for his wisdom and had a sizable following of devotees.

    A devout follower approached the saint with a heavy heart one fine day. "Oh, great saint," he begged for advice, "when can I start living for myself?" My life is overburdened with responsibilities, and I have no time for my own interests."

"I shall provide you with an answer," the saint replied calmly, "but first, let us journey to the other side of the river."

They made their way to the riverbank with eager anticipation. The saint sat on a large rock overlooking the flowing waters.

"Dear saint," the follower begged impatiently, "let us cross this river quickly so that I may receive your guidance."

Looking at the river's current, the saint replied, "I am waiting for the river to dry up, and only then shall we proceed."

The perceptive and quick-witted follower recognised the profound wisdom hidden within the saint's words. He realized there would never be a 'perfect' time to live life fully, to seek happiness, to embark on new ventures, or to seize the initiative.

Moral: Waiting for the 'right' time to live our lives, pursue our dreams, or find happiness is futile. Life's opportunities should not be put off indefinitely. Life moves forward in the same way that the river never stops flowing. As a result, it is up to us to seize the moment and make the most of every opportunity that presents itself.

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The Park Bench

The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree. Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, for the world was intent on dragging me down.

And if that weren't enough to ruin my day, A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play.

He stood right before me with his head tilted down and said with great excitement, "Look what I found!"

In his hand was a flower, and what a pitiful sight, with it's petals all worn, not enough rain, or to little light. Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I faked a small smile and then shifted away. But instead of retreating he sat next to my side and placed the flower to his nose and declared with overacted surprise, "It sure smells pretty and it's beautiful, too. That's why I picked it; here it's for you."

The weed before me was dying or dead. Not vibrant of colors, orange, yellow or red. But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave. So I reached for the flower, and replied, "Just what I need." But instead of him placing the flower in my hand, he held it mid-air without reason or plan. It was then that I noticed for the very first time that weed-toting boy could not see: he was blind.

I heard my voice quiver, tears shone like the sun as I thanked him for picking the very best one. You're welcome, he smiled, and then ran off to play, unaware of the impact he'd had on my day. I sat there and wondered how he managed to see a self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree. How did he know of my self-indulged plight?

Perhaps from his heart, he'd been blessed with true sight. Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see the problem was not with the world; the problem was me. And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I vowed to see the beauty in life, and appreciate every second that's mine. And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose and breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful rose. And smiled as I watched that young boy, another weed in his hand about to change the life of an unsuspecting old man.

Wife Tales

Why are wives more dangerous than the Mafia?
The Mafia wants either your money or life...
The wives want both!
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Marriage is like a public toilet
Those waiting outside are desperate to get in &
Those inside are desperate to come out.
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No Man Can Ever Be Satisfied
With FOUR things in life.
(1) Mobile
(2) Automobile
(3) TV
(4) Wife
Because, there is always a better model in neighbourhood.
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Searching these keywords on Google `How to tackle wife?`
Google search result, `Good day sir, Even we are searching`.
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Compromising does not mean you are wrong and your wife is right.
 It only means that the safety of your head is much more important than your ego!
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Whisky is a brilliant invention.
One double and you start feeling single again.
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A friend recently explained why he refuses to get married.
He says the wedding rings look like miniature handcuffs.
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It is said that when a woman closes her eyes,
She sees the person she love the most;
And when a man does that...
The slide show begins.
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It takes thousand workers to build a castle,
Million soldiers to protect a country,
but just one woman to make a Happy Home ---
A good maid!
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Funny quote on a husband`s T-Shirt:
All girls are devils,
But my wife is the queen of them.

Happy Janmashtami

HOW TO STAY YOUNG - THOUGHT OF THE DAY

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. (keep this In mind if you are one of those grouches

3. Keep learning: Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle.
"An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and Lots of time with HIM/HER.

6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourself.
LIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

"Your S-M-I-L-E is Your First i-n-t-r-o-d-u-c-t-i-o-n"

Source :Vinita Bhandari - Blog Reader

Hints for Life

1. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return,But what is more painful is to love someone and Never find the courage to let that person know how You feel.

2. A sad thing in life is when you meet someone who Means a lot to you, only to find out in the end that it Was never meant to be and you just have to let go.

3. The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a Porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk Away feeling like it was the best conversation you've Ever had.

4. It's true that we don't know what we've got until we Lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what We've been missing until it arrives.

5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an Hour to like someone, and a day to love someone- But it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

6. Don't go for looks; they can deceive. Don't go for Wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who Makes you smile because it takes only a smile to Make a dark day seem bright.

7. Dream what you want to dream; go where you want To go; be what you want to be, because you have Only one life and one chance to do all the things you Want to do.

8. Always put yourself in the other's shoes. If you feel That it hurts you, it probably hurts the person too.

9. A careless word may kindle strife; a cruel word may Wreck a life; a timely word may level stress; a loving Word may heal and bless.

10. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the Best of everything they just make the most of Everything that comes along their way.

11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, ends With a tear.

12. When you were born, you were crying and Everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so That when you die, you're the one smiling and Everyone around you is crying.

Always remember: Life is full of doorways.
Take the opportunities and open them! Don't let life slip by you!

45 life lessons and 5 to grow on

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.
Stay in touch.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come.

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

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Life's Truisms

1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble; it is a
"steering wheel" that directs us in the right path throughout life.

2] Do you know why a car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the rear view mirror is so
small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, look ahead and
move on.

3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years
to write.

4] Allthings in life are temporary. If going well enjoy it, they will not last
forever. If going wrong don’t worry, they can't last long either.

5] Old friends are like Gold! New friends are Diamonds! If you get a Diamond,
don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a base of
Gold!

6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and
says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!

7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD
doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

8] A blindperson asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing
eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision."

9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; and sometimes,
when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES; it takes away today’s
PEACE.

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Best Moments

Some of the Best Moments in Life

* To fall in love.
* To find mails by the thousands when you return from a vacation.
* To go for a vacation to some pretty place.
* To listen to your favorite song in the radio.
* To go to bed and to listen while it rains outside.
* To leave the! shower and find that the towel is warm.
* To clear your last exam.
* To receive a call from someone, you don't see a lot, but you want to.
* To find money in a pant that you haven't used since last year .
* To laugh at yourself looking at mirror, making faces.:)))
* To laugh without a reason.
* To accidentally hear somebody say something good about you.
* To wake up and realize it is still possible to sleep for a couple of hours.
* To hear a song that makes you remember a special person.
* To be part of a team.
* To watch the sunset from the hill top.
* To make new friends.
* To feel butterflies! in the stomach every time that you see that person.
* To use a sweater of the person that you like and find that it still smells of their perfume.
* To take an evening walk along the beach.
* To have somebody tell you that he/she loves you.
* To laugh .......laugh. .......and laugh ...... remembering stupid things done with stupid friends.

These are the best moments of life....