Friday, July 20, 2012
Sunday, June 26, 2011
When One Door Closes Another Door Opens
“When one door closes another door opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.”
- Alexander Graham Bell -
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one, which has been opened for us.”
- Helen Keller -
These two quotes are so true! Read them again, they both say:
When one door closes another door opens.
Most people are too attached to the past, to what they are familiar with, and therefore, miss opportunities that stand right in front of them. Doors may close, but there are always other unlimited number of doors – new opportunities. The world is full of opportunities, if we could only see them. The Infinite Power is boundless, and so the possibilities are without number.
Not every plan works out. There are losses and failures, there are problems in relationships, loss of money or job, and sometimes unpleasant things happen. We don’t always have control over these happenings, but we can exercise control over our attention and attitude. When one of these things happens, and we focus our attention on the loss – the closed door, we see only a closed door with the resultant frustration and unhappiness, but if we could only move our sight and attention away from the closed door, we might be surprised to discover a row of open new doors.
It might not be so easy to move our eyes elsewhere, due to various reasons, such as attachment to the old and familiar, and fear of the new and the unknown.
Many find it difficult to stop their stream of controlled thoughts, and consequently, their mind keeps focusing on the loss, failure, and frustration – the door that has closed. Will these thoughts help in anything, except of creating suffering and preventing any change and improvement?
You might agree with what is being said here, but how can you free yourself past attachments and see new opportunities? How can you bring yourself to see, and enter the new doors that open for you?
This might need some effort on your part:
- You will need to be more aware of your thoughts.
- Desire to free yourself from thoughts that keep you stuck in one place.
- Develop some degree of self-discipline.
- Develop some concentration ability and control over your mind.
- Take advantage of the power of affirmations and visualization.
- Some degree of inner peace is also required, since inner peace helps you reject unwanted, negative thoughts, and become more open-minded, positive and happy. When you experience inner peace, it would be easier for you to detach yourself from the past, keep an open mind, and therefore see more clearly the new doors that open for you.
Don’t forget, when one door closes another one opens.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Wanderer
You sure look pretty tonight,
I've just come off the road and I could use the company,
That would suit me just fine
Now I've seen a lot of special things around this world,
You can see them too, you can,
What's that you ask?
I have no name I have no name,
For I am known only as man,
I am known only as man
I'm a wanderer,
I have no place or time,
I'm just drifting on this lonely road of mine,
If you like you can come along with me,
But I promise you that I am not the man I used to be
But I promise you that I am not the man I used to be
Now you and I we've seen our share of ups and downs,
Somewhere we just lost hope,
I can't change the past but who cares?
Your love is all I've ever known,
Your love is all I've ever known
[CHORUS]
I'm a wanderer,
I have no place or time,
I'm just drifting on this lonely road of mine,
And if you would accept me for me,
Then I promise you that there's a better man inside of me (x3)
Dance for me sweetheart while I strum my guitar,
You sure look pretty tonight
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Life
It takes you to places you'd never thought you'd go. It forces you to experience things you were never certain you wanted to experience. It brings you close to people you never thought you'd see again. It throws you curve balls you never really wanted. It gives you what you need and also what you dint. Its life.
Life is not fair. Life is not kind nor harsh, it just is. For each person, the path of life is different. Each path as unique as each individual. Yet, we compare our life paths to others, we value ours based on how others perceive it, we feel a need for others to want or desire our paths more than theirs. This makes us feel complete, but why?
Why cant we just accept our life, our paths, who we are as unique? Why cant we all agree that no one has a perfect life or path, that we all have our obstacles? That its OK to be different, to struggle? Its in our uniqueness, in our strangeness and in our struggles that we learn to appreciate those moments of happiness and contentness. Its those life struggles that make us who we are.
My life has not been perfect, I can blame so many people and things and most importantly myself for these struggles; but really I am glad I have had moments of hardship and struggle, it helps me to have compassion and understanding for others. I have learned from those moments and most importantly, it has allowed me to appreciate the good days even more.
My life is a good one, not a perfect or amazing one, but a good one. And for this I am thankful.
Precious Little Time
The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waitingfor him at the door.
Daddy, may I ask you a question?"
"Yeah, sure, what is it?" replied the man.
"Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?"
"That's none of your business! What makes you ask such a thing?" the man said angrily.
"I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?" pleaded the little boy.
"If you must know, I make $20.00 an hour."
"Oh," the little boy replied, head bowed.
Looking up, he said, "Daddy, may I borrow $10.00 please?"
The father was furious. "If the only reason you wanted to know how much money I make is just so you can borrow some to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you're being so selfish. I work long, hard hours everyday and don't have time for such childish games." The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even madder about the little boy's questioning. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money.
After an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think he may have been a little hard on his son. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10.00, and he really didn't ask for money very often.
The man went to the Door of the little boy's room and opened the door. "Are you asleep son?" he asked.
"No daddy, I'm awake," replied the boy.
"I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier," said the man. "It's been a long day and I took my aggravation out on you. Here's that $10.00 you asked for."
The little boy sat straight up, beaming. "Oh, thank you daddy!" he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some more crumpled up bills. The man, since the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at the man.
"Why did you want more money if you already had some?" the father grumbled.
"Because I didn't have enough, but now I do," the little boy replied.
"Daddy, I have $20.00 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?"
This week's story was submitted by Anita Barany of Victoria, British Columbia. She's a single mom with 2 beautiful young children and she's presently a full time student.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
what teachers make
> TEACHERS MAKE
>
> The dinner guests were sitting around the
> table discussing life.
>
> One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with
> education. He argued, 'What's a kid going to learn
> from someone who decided his best option in life was to
> become a teacher?'
>
> He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about
> teachers: 'Those who can, do. Those who can't,
> teach.'
>
> To stress his point he said to another guest;
> 'You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you
> make?'
>
>
> Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty
> and frankness replied, 'You want to know what I make?
> (She paused for a second, then began...)
>
> 'Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought
> they could.
>
> I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor.
>
> I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their
> parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game
> Cube or movie rental.
>
> You want to know what I make?' (She paused again and
> looked at each and every person at the table.)
>
> ''I make kids wonder.
>
> I make them question.
>
> I make them apologize and mean it.
>
> I make them have respect and take responsibility for their
> actions.
>
> I teach them to write and then I make them write.
> Keyboarding isn't everything.
>
> I make them read, read, read.
>
> I make them show all their work in math. They use
> their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.
>
> I make my
> students from other countries learn everything they need
> to know in English while preserving their unique cultural
> identity.
>
> I make my classroom a place where all my students feel
> safe.
>
> I make my students stand, placing their hand over their
> heart to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, One
> Nation Under God, because we live in the United States of
> America.
>
> Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts
> they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they
> can succeed in life.'
>
> (Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)
>
> 'Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with
> me knowing money isn't everything, I can hold my head up
> high and pay no attention because they are ignorant...
> You want to know what I make?
>
> I MAKE A
> DIFFERENCE. What do you make Mr.
> CEO?'
>
> His jaw dropped,
> he went silent.
>
>
> THIS IS WORTH SENDING TO EVERY TEACHER YOU KNOW.
>
> Even all your personal teachers like mothers, fathers,
> brothers, sisters,
> grandparents,
> your spiritual teachers
> --------
>
> HAPPY
> TEACHER'S DAY