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One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.
One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal
One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.
One step must start each journey.
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.
One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what’s true,

One life can make a difference,
You see, it’s up to you!

Secret to Success


A young man asked Socrates the secret to success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. They met. Socrates asked the young man to walk with him toward the river. When the water got up to their neck, Socrates took the young man by surprise and ducked him into the water. The boy struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him there until the boy started turning blue. Socratespulled his head out of the water and the first thing the young man did was to gasp and take a deep breath of air. Socrates asked, 'What did you want the most when you werethere?" The boy replied, "Air." Socrates said, "That is the secret to success. When you want success as badly as you wanted the air, then you will get it." There is no other secret.

A burning desire is the starting point of all accomplishment. Just like a small fire cannot give much heat, a weak desire cannot produce great results.


"Motivation is an external, temporary high that pushes you forward. Inspiration is a sustainable internal glow which pulls you forward." - Thomas Leonard.

Gandhi Passes His Own Examination


Gandhiji never told a lie. Once the inspector visited his school class and gave a few words of dictation. The third word was “kettle.” Gandhi’s friends were able to spell the word properly, but Gandhi didn’t know how.

The inspector began going around to check each student’s paper. While the inspector moved from student to student, the teacher saw that Gandhi’s spelling was wrong, so he touched Gandhi’s leg with his foot to get his attention. With his eyes he urged Gandhi to look at someone else’s paper. But Gandhi didn’t want to copy from anyone.
When the inspector came to Gandhi, he said, “Here’s a mistake. This boy doesn’t know how to spell ‘kettle.’ He has written it ‘ketle’.”
The inspector wasn’t angry, but he was disappointed that Gandhi didn’t know the answer.
The teacher was very angry with Gandhi. I told you to look at your friend’s paper, but you wouldn’t listen to me. You’re a disgrace to my class.”
Gandhi said, “I may be a disgrace, but I can’t tell a lie.”
Gandhi was sorry he’d made a mistake and had displeased his teacher, but he had pleased himself by being honest.
The teacher was silent.

November 30, 2009 The Donkey Carrying Salt



On a summer’s day, was a donkey walking in the mountains. Donkey was carrying a few sacks of salt on his back. The bag is very heavy, while the sun shines in the heat.
“Oh hot. Like I had no strength to walk again,” said the donkey.
Then he saw a river.
“Ah, there was a river! I better stop for a while,” said the donkey with joy.
Without thinking, he went into the river and byuur! Donkey slipped and fell. He tried to stand again, but to no avail.
He is trying to stand. Strangely, the longer was in the water, he felt the weight on his back getting lighter. Eventually the donkey could stand on his feet again.
“Oh dear, salts out!” master said angrily.
“Oh, I’m sorry! Did salt dissolved in water?” said the donkey.
A few days later, the donkey got another job to bring the salt. Like usual, he had to walk through the mountains with his master.
“Soon there will be in front of the river there,” said the donkey in the liver.
When he walked across the river, mule threw himself on purpose. Byuuur!. Of course there is salt in his back became soluble in water. The load becomes lighter.
“Great! It’s so soft!” donkey said lightly.
However, knowing the ass doing it deliberately master became angry.
“You lazy ass!” master said grimly.
The next day, the donkey got a job with cotton. Once again, he walked with his master through the mountains.
When he reached the river, again with the ass dropped deliberately. Byuuur!  But what happened? Load becomes heavy. Apparently, the cotton absorbs water and becomes heavy as stone.
Whether he likes it or not, the donkey had to go with the existing burden on his back. Under a hot sun the donkey staggering, carrying heavy loads in his back.
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Think first before acting. Because of the wrong actions will cause loss for us.

The lost key


Mulla Nasruddin was searching for something in his garden. When his neighbour asked him what he was searching, he replied that he was looking for his house key.
Wanting to help him, his neighbour joined him asking : ''Do you remember where you dropped it?''
Mulla answered: 'Of course I do, in my house.'
'Why are you looking here?', asked his neighbour confused.
Mulla Nasrudin replied: 'Because there is much more light here than in my house.'

The secret of success!

A young man asked Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher, the secret of Success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. They met.
Socrates asked the young man to walk with him toward the river.
When the water got up to their necks, Socrates took the young man by surprise and ducked him into the water. The man struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him under water until he started turning blue.
The young man struggled hard and finally managed to get up. The first thing he did was to gasp and take a deep breath.
Socrates asked, “What did you want the most when you were under the water?”
The man replied “Air”.
Socrates said: “That’s the most secret to success. When you want success as badly as you want air, you will get it. There is no other secret”.


Your teacher can open the door, but you must enter by yourself


Positive Meals



Be smart and understand how your state of mind affects the food you eat.
If you're angry or anxious while cooking then that's the energy you're putting into the food.  Instead, nourish and enrich your meals with positive energy!
Plan your meals, shop, prepare, cook and eat with a positive attitude.  And most of all enjoy the process.  Your mind and body will thank you for it.

Who decides



Outside my window, a new day I see, 
And only I can determine 
What kind of day it will be. 
It can be busy and sunny, laughing and gay, 
Or boring and cold, unhappy and gray.

My own state of mind is the determining key, 
For I am only the person I let myself be. 

I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help, 
Or be selfish and think just of myself. 
I can enjoy what I do and make it seem fun,
Or gripe and complain and make it hard on someone.

I can be patient with those who may not understand 
Or belittle and hurt them as much as I can. 

But I have faith in myself,
And believe what I say 
And I personally intend to make the most of each day.

--- Anonymous ---

Thoughts for Today

Say to yourself every morning:
- Today is going to be a great day!
- I can handle more than I think I can!
- Things don't get better by worrying about them!
- I can be satisfied if I try to do my best!
- There's always something to be happy about!
- I'm going to make someone happy today!
- It's not good to be down!
- Life is great, make the most of it!