A Story of Two Horses

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Franz Kafka and the Doll

Franz Kafka and the Doll

"The picture is so profound just as the story behind it".

Franz Kafka, the story goes, encountered a little girl in the park where he went walking daily. She was crying. She had lost her doll and was desolate.

Kafka offered to help her look for the doll and arranged to meet her the next day at the same spot.

Unable to find the doll he composed a letter from the doll and read it to her when they met.
‘Please do not mourn me, I have gone on a trip to see the world. I will write you of my adventures.’

This was the beginning of many letters. When he and the little girl met he read her from these carefully composed letters the imagined adventures of the beloved doll. The little girl was comforted.

When the meetings came to an end Kafka presented her with a doll. She obviously looked different from the original doll. An attached letter explained ‘My travels have changed me.’

Many years later, the now grown girl found a letter stuffed into an unnoticed crevice in the cherished replacement doll.

In summary it said:
‘Every thing that you love, you will eventually lose, but in the end, love will return in a different form.’

— Kafka and the Doll, The Pervasiveness of Loss

The 10 Most Inspirational Short Stories I’ve Heard - @wealthygorilla

The 10 Most Inspirational Short Stories I’ve Heard - @wealthygorilla

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Happiness :)

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This story is about a beautiful, expensively dressed lady who complained to her psychiatrist that she felt that her whole life was empty, it had no meaning.

So, the lady went to visit a counselor to seek out happiness.

The counselor called over the old lady who cleaned the office floors.

The counselor then said to the rich lady "I'm going to ask Mary here to tell u how she found happiness. All I want u to do is listen to her."

So the old lady put down her broom and sat on a chair and told her story: ..... [[Click on 'Read More' \/]]

Lessons from Three Ships around Titanic

*There were three ships which were nearby when the Titanic sunk !*

One of them was known as the -*Sampson*. It was 7 miles away from the Titanic and they saw the white flares signaling danger, but because the crew had been hunting seals illegally and didn't want to be caught, they turned and went the opposite direction away from the Titanic. This ship represents many people like us, who are so busy looking inward at our own lives that we can't recognize when someone else is in need.

The next ship was the -*Californian*. This ship was only 14 miles away from the Titanic, but they were surrounded by ice fields and the captain looked out and saw the white flares, but because the conditions weren't favorable and it was dark, he decided to go back to bed and wait until morning. The crew tried to convince themselves that nothing was happening. This ship represents those of us who often say – "I can't do anything now. The conditions aren't right for it and so we wait until conditions are perfect before going out."

The last ship was the - *Carpathia* This ship was actually headed in a *opposite* direction 58 miles away from the Titanic when they heard the distress cries over the radio. The captain of this ship knelt down, prayed to God for direction and then turned the ship around and went full steam ahead through the ice fields. *This was the ship that saved the 705 survivors of the Titanic*
                 
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Obstacles and reasons to avoid responsibility shall always be there, But those who accept it always find a place in the hearts of the world, always to be remembered for of good they do.

12 LIFE LESSONS FROM A MAN WHO HAS SEEN 12000 DEATHS

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12 LIFE LESSONS FROM A MAN WHO HAS SEEN 12000 DEATHS

Life's Lessons

Rooted in the hearts of many Hindus is the belief that if you breathe your last in Kashi (Varanasi) you attain what is popularly known as ‘Kashi Labh’ or ‘the fruit of Kashi’—moksh or “release from the cycle of rebirth impelled by the law of karma”.

Kashi Labh Mukti Bhawan in Varanasi is one of the three guesthouses in the city where people check in to die. The other two are Mumukshu Bhawan and Ganga Labh Bhawan. Established in 1908, Mukti Bhawan is well-known within the city and outside.

Bhairav Nath Shukla has been the Manager of Mukti Bhawan for 44 years. He has seen the rich and the poor take refuge in the guesthouse in their final days as they await death and hope to find peace. Shukla hopes with and for them.

 He sits on the wooden bench in the courtyard, against the red brick wall and shares with me 12 recurring life lessons from the 12000 deaths he has witnessed in his experience as the manager of Mukti Bhawan: READ ON .....[[Click on "Read More below]]

Small Tourch Light

Hello (not so) Little Friend,

I am sure it must be a matter of great pride and joy for you and your families that you have achieved a major ane significant milestone in your academic careeR.

With the opportunities that you would have got to reach to this stage, you would have been probably the best placed to perform, BUT, these provide only a strong platform. And as we know, from the analogy of drama theatre, that the best stage do not assure best performance. It's an actor herself who has to finally perform. So it's a pleased that you made the 'platform' proud by your performance.

As they say, there is no better motivator than Success. And we are sure you would be motivated .....

Picture your Future

Very Interesting and Practical.
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A Duck or An Eagle !

 I was waiting in line for a ride at the airport. When a cab pulled up, the first thing I noticed was that the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and freshly pressed black slacks, the cab driver jumped out and rounded the car to open the back passenger door for me.

He handed me a laminated card and said: 'I'm Wasu, your driver. While I'm loading your bags in the trunk I'd like you to read my mission statement.'

Taken aback, I read the card. It said: Wasu's Mission Statement:
To get my customers to their destination in the quickest, safest and cheapest way possible in a friendly environment.

This blew me away. Especially when I noticed that the inside of the cab matched the outside. Spotlessly clean!

As he slid behind the wheel, Wasu said, 'Would you like a cup of coffee? I have a thermos of regular and one of decaf.'

I said jokingly, 'No, I'd prefer a soft drink.'

Wasu smiled and said, 'No problem. I have a cooler up front with regular and Diet Coke, lassi, water and orange juice.'

Almost stuttering, I said, 'I'll take a Lassi.'

Handing me my drink, Wasu said, 'If you'd like something to read, I have .....

Marvan Atapatu Inspiring Life Story

An amazing story on Marvan Attapattu Srilankan Cricketer.

It’s a story that Harsha Bhogle, India’s most loved cricket commentator, loves to tell, over and over again. Making his debut in Test cricket for Sri Lanka, Marvan scored a duck in his first innings. And again, in his second innings.

They dropped him. So he went back to the nets for more practice. More first-class cricket. More runs. Waiting for that elusive call. And after twenty-one months, he got a second chance.

This time, he tried harder. His scores: 0 in the first innings, 1 in the second Dropped again, he went back to the grind. And scored tonnes of runs in first-class cricket. Runs that seemed inadequate to erase the painful memories of the Test failures. Well, seventeen months later, opportunity knocked yet again. Marvan got to bat in both innings of the Test. His scores: 0 and 0. Phew!

Back to the grind. Would the selectors ever give him another chance? They said ...

Two Horses. (Author Unknown)

Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it.

From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse.

But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing...

Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but ...

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Seeing Fully by Ajahn Brahm

Seeing Fully - by Ajahn Brahm
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We were poor monks who needed buildings. We couldn't afford to employ a builder — the materials were expensive enough. So I had to learn how to build: how to prepare the foundations, lay concrete and bricks, erect the roof, put in the plumbing — the whole lot. I had been a theoretical physicist and high-school teacher in lay life, not used to working with my hands. After a few years, I became quite skilled at building.


Being a monk, I had patience and as much time as I needed. I made sure every single brick was perfect, no matter how long it took. Eventually, I completed my first brick wall and ...

Gandhi's 10 Rules for Changing the World (Courtesy: http://www.dailygood.org)

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems. --Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi's 10 Rules for Changing the World

--by Henrik Edberg,
(Courtesy: http://www.dailygood.org/story/466/gandhi-s-10-rules-for-changing-the-world-henrik-edberg/)
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”

“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problem.”

“If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide.”

Mahatma Gandhi needs no long introduction. Everyone knows about the man who lead the Indian people to independence from British rule in 1947.

So let’s just move on to some of my favourite tips from Mahatma Gandhi.

1. Change yourself.
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”

“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves.”

If you change yourself you will change your world. If you change how you think then you will change how you feel and what actions you take. And so the world around you will change. Not only because you are now ... ... ...

Living In The Age of Distraction - --by Margaret Wheatley

Living In The Age of Distraction -by Margaret Wheatley

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“Sit, be still, and listen, because you're drunk and we're at the edge of the roof. --Jalaluddin Rumi”

For years I assumed that the Titanic tragedy was a result of human arrogance, the belief in the indestructibility of the newest, largest, fastest, fanciest ship of all time. But actually the Titanic went down because of distraction. Other ships had been warning about the iceberg-filled waters for days, but the Titanic’s captain changed course only slightly and did nothing to slow the ship’s speed. When the radio operator received a call from a ship that was surrounded by ice—this was less than an hour before the collision—he responded, “Shut up, shut up, I’m busy.” By the time lookouts spotted the iceberg ahead, it was too late to slow the Titanic’s momentum.  

Although overused, the Titanic is a chillingly accurate metaphor ... ...

Dada - Dadi ni Vidya Parab - Deepak and Manjari Buch

Given below is the details of grass root work being taken up by Shree Deepakbhai  and Manjariben Buch. Looking at the same, if you wish, you may like to vote for them, on following link

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Deepak and Manjari Buch
Nominated for : Empowering the poor.

Initiative - Teaching poor children for free

After more than three decades in office, Deepak Buch retired in style from his deputy manager’s post in Gujarat State Finance Corporation in 2005. But ‘what’s next?’ wasn’t bothering Buch and his better half Manjariben as the couple had long back decided to dedicate the post-retirement period to society. Their quest for the right cause soon found an answer in “securing the future of the poor but bright students”.

“I was speaking to my domestic help. His financial condition wasn’t good and it was affecting his children’s future for want of exposure and proper guidance. And it took us no time to decide that we want to help children of lower economic strata,” says Buch, 67.

On the Rath Yatra day in 2005, the elderly launched their free coaching centre and out of ... ... ...

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF METITATION (Thro TED)

HERE is the link, http://blog.ted.com/2013/01/11/4-scientific-studies-on-how-meditation-can-affect-your-heart-brain-and-creativity/

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Many people have tried to sell me on the idea of meditating. Sometimes I try it, and have an incredible, refreshing experience. But usually, as I close my eyes and focus on my breathing, while I know that I’m supposed to be letting all thoughts go, more and more fly through my mind. Soon I have a laundry-list of “to-dos” in my head … and then my legs fall asleep. It’s all downhill from there.


Today’s TED Talk, however, might actually ... ... ...

Mind - Adi Shankara charya

Amazing true story by Adi Shankaracharya ji  to explain the relationship of our mind & our Super Emotional Garbage !!!
Adi Sankara was walking through the market place with his disciples. They saw a man dragging a cow by a rope. Sankara told the man to wait and asked his disciples to surround them. “I am going to teach you something” and continued...
“Tell me who is bound to whom? Is the cow bound to this man or the man is bound to the cow?
The disciples said without hesitation “Of course the cow is bound to the man!. The man is the master. He is holding the rope. The cow has to follow him wherever he goes. The man is the master and the cow is the slave.”
“Now watch this”, said Sankara and took a pair of scissors from his bag and cut the rope. The cow ran away from the master and the man ran after his cow. “Look, what is happening”, said Sankara.
“Do you see who the Master is? The cow is not at all interested in this man. The cow in fact, is trying to escape from this man.” This is the case with our mind.
Like the cow, all the non-sense that we carry inside is not interested in us. We are interested in it, we are keeping it together somehow or the other. We are going crazy trying to keep it all together under our control.
 The moment we lose interest in all the garbage filled in our head, and the moment we understand the futility of it, it will start to disappear. Like the cow, it will escape and disappear.”
We can allow disappearing of all the unwanted things from our mind and feel relaxed.

Success & Successful People

Success in life is more than: Winning accolades for your work, getting rich & famous or having more than others.

It is about making a difference, creating an impact & fulfilling your inherent desire to create. 

Successful people:

1. Listen to the voice that encourages them to take challenges. 

2. Create an impact by bringing a change in people’s life.

3. Are passionately involved in their work. 

4. Stand by their principles even in challenging times.

5. Have the perseverance to achieve their goals & never quit. 

6. Remain a student forever & try to master their work.

7. Have an unwavering faith that what they are doing is right. 

8. Take risks to achieve their dreams.

9. Have a strong reason for what they set to do.

સફળતા વિશેના સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદના સૂત્રો... - સ્વામી વિવેકાનન્દ (Swami Vivekanand)

સફળતા પ્રાપ્ત કરવાના રહસ્યો,તમે પણ જાણો .

સ્વામી વિવેકાનન્દનું વાસ્તવિક નામ નરેન્દ્ર નાથ દત્ત હતુ. તેઓ વેદાન્તના વિખ્યાત અને પ્રભાવશાલી આધ્યાત્મિક ગુરુ હતા. તેમણે અમેરિકા સ્થિત શિકાગો નગરમાં સન્ ૧૮૯૩ મા આયોજિત વિશ્વ ધર્મ મહાસમ્મેલનમા સનાતન ધર્મનુ પ્રતિનિધિત્વ કર્યુ હતુ. ભારતનુ વેદાન્ત અમેરિકા અને યૂરોપના દરેક દેશમાં સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદના ઉપદેશના કારણે જ પહોંચ્યો હતો. પોતાના અભિપ્રાય થકી સમગ્ર વિશ્વને હલાવી દેવાની શક્તિ તેઓમાં હતી. 

તેમણે રામકૃષ્ણ મિશન ની સ્થાપના કરી હતી, જે આજે પણ સક્રીય રીતે કામગીરી બજાવે છે. સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદે આપણને શીખવ્યું કે આપણું કામ કેવી રીતે કરવું જોઇએ.સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદે પોતાના કાર્યો અને ઉપદેશો વડે સમગ્ર વિશ્વમાં પોતાનો ડંકો વગાડ્યો હતો. જીવન કઈ રીતે જીવવું અને જીવનમાં સફળતા પામવા માટે પણ તેમણે કેટલાક સુવર્ણ સૂત્રો જણાવ્યા છે.
 
સફળતા વિશેના સ્વામી વિવેકાનંદના સૂત્રો...
 
૧. વીરતાપૂર્વક આગળ વધો. એક દિવસ કે એક વર્ષમાં સફળતાની આશા રાખશો નહિ. હંમેશા સર્વોચ્ચ વસ્તુને વળગી રહો.

૨. ડરો નહિ. તમે કેટલી વખત ... ... ...