When things go wrong
and when I curse myself
for why I should be here at all

Your calm smile
gives me the answer

When all my dreams are shattered
and I do not know where to go
and when I lose my focus

Your cool advises
gives me the answer

When
amidst my hard day's work
I lose myself and get confused
as to what I should do next

Your cute face
gives me the answer

                       - Ariv.

Only by much searching and mining are gold and diamonds obtained, and man can find every truth connected with his being, if he will dig deep into the mine of his soul. 

That he is the maker of his character, the molder of his life, and the builder of his destiny, he may unerringly prove, if he will watch, control, and alter his thoughts, tracing their effects upon himself, upon others and upon his life and circumstances, linking cause and effect by patient practice and investigation. And utilizing his experience even the most trivial, everyday occurrence, as a means of obtaining that knowledge of himself which is understanding, wisdom, power. 

In this direction, as in no other, is the law absolute that "He that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened". For only by patience, practice, and ceaseless importunity can a man enter the door of the temple of knowledge.

(from "As a man thinketh" - by James Allen)

Unrealistic Expectations of Perfection by Parents, Teachers and Supervisors

Suppose a child comes home with a report card with five As and one B. Usually the first thing his parents will say is, "Why the B?" What do you think will go through the child's mind? Did he try for the B? Or should his parents congratulate the child for the B and accept a lower standard? Not at all.

What the child is really looking for is acknowledgement and encouragement for the effort in getting the five A's. A parent, after acknowledging and praising the As, can make clear his expectations of seeing all six A's and offer help if needed. If we lower our standards, the chances are pretty good that the performance next time would drop to those expectations.

Similarly at work, an employee does 100 things right and one thing wrong. Guess what the supervisor picks on. 

Acknowledge the positive but don't lower your standards.

(from "You can Win" - by Shiv Khera)

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with hostility, he learns tonight.

If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.

If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.

If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.

If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,

he learns to find love in the world.

(from "You can Win" - by Shiv Khera)

 
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

 
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY