Sunday, 5 August 2012
The struggles are a part of our journey and are preparing us for what awaits. They are preparing us to fly.
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day
a small opening appeared. He sat and
watched the butterfly for several hours as it
struggled to force its body through that little
hole. Then it seemed to stop making any
progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far
as it could, and it could go no further.
So the man decided to help the butterfly. He
took a pair of scissors and snipped off the
remaining bit of the cocoon.
The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a
swollen body and small, shriveled wings.
The man continued to watch the butterfly
because he expected that, at any moment, the
wings would enlarge and expand to be able
to support the body, which would contract in
time.
Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent
the rest of its life crawling around with a
swollen body and shriveled wings. It never
was able to fly.
What the man, in his kindness and haste, did
not understand was that the restricting
cocoon and the struggle required for the
butterfly to get through the tiny opening
were Life's way of forcing fluid from the body
of the butterfly into its wings so that it would
be ready for flight once it achieved its
freedom from the cocoon.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we
need in our lives. Remember nature needs no
help, just no interference. There are processes
of life, things we all go through. The struggles
are a part of our journey and are preparing
us for what awaits. They are preparing us to
fly.
SUNDAY'S SPLASH : Give it a try for 30 days and watch how much your life will improve.
I Promise Myself...
*To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind
*To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to
every person I meet.
*To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
*To look at the sunny side of everything and
make my optimism come true.
*To think only of the best, to work only for the
best, and to expect only the best.
*To be just as enthusiastic about the success
of others as I am about my own.
*To forget the mistakes of the past and press
on to the greater achievements of the future.
*To wear a cheerful expression at all times and
give a smile to every living creature I meet.
*To give so much time to improving myself
that I have no time to criticize others.
*To be too large for worry, too noble for
anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to
permit the presence of trouble.
*To think well of myself and to proclaim this
fact to the world, not in loud words, but in
great deeds.
*To live in the faith that the whole world is on
my side, so long as I am true to the best that
is in Me.
Saturday, 4 August 2012
LITTLE THINGS MAKES GREAT DIFFERENCE
There was a man taking a morning walk at the beach. He saw that along with the
morning tide came hundreds of starfish and
when the tide receded, they were left behind
and with the morning sun rays, they would
die. The tide was fresh and the starfish were
alive. The man took a few steps, picked one
and threw it into the water. He did that
repeatedly. Right behind him there was
another person who couldn't understand
what this man was doing. He caught up with
him and asked, "What are you doing? There
are hundreds of starfish. How many can you
help? What difference does it make?" This
man did not reply, took two more steps,
picked up another one, threw it into the
water, and said, "It makes a difference to this
one."
What difference are we making? Big or small,
it does not matter. If everyone made a small
difference, we'd end up with a big difference,
wouldn't we?
Friday, 3 August 2012
READ THIS
Once upon a time all feelings and emotions
went to a coastal island for a vacation.
According to their nature, each was having a
good time. Suddenly, a warning of an
impending storm was announced and
everyone was advised to evacuate the island.
The announcement caused sudden panic. All
rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats
were quickly repaired and commissioned for
duty.
Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There
was so much to do. But as the clouds
darkened, Love realised it was time to leave.
Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love
looked around with hope.
Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious
boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you
please take me in your boat?”
“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of
precious possessions, gold and silver. There is
no place for you.”
A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat.
Again Love shouted, “Could you help me,
Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please
take me with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot
take you with me. My boat will get soiled with
your muddy feet.”
Sorrow passed by after some time. Again,
Love asked for help. But it was to no avail.
“No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I
want to be by myself.”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes
later, Love again called for help. But Happiness
was so happy that it did not look around,
hardly concerned about anyone.
Love was growing restless and dejected. Just
then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will
take you with me.” Love did not know who
was being so magnanimous, but jumped on
to the boat, greatly relieved that she would
reach a safe place.
On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge.
Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you
know who so generously gave me a lift just
when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”
“And why would Time stop to pick me and
take me to safety?” Love wondered.
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and
replied, “Because only Time knows your true
greatness and what you are capable of. Only
Love can bring peace and great happiness in
this world.”
“The important message is that when we are
prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel
important, we forget love. Even in happiness
and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do
we realize the importance of love. Why wait
that long? Why not make love a part of your
life today?”
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