1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. They are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz.. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2.. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Ready or not!
What will matter
Ready or not, some day
it will all come to an end.
There will be no more sunrises,
no days, no hours or minutes.
All the things you collected,
whether treasured or forgotten,
will pass to someone else.
Your wealth, fame and temporal power
will shrivel to irrelevance.
It will not matter what you owned
or what you were owed.
Your grudges, resentments, frustrations,
and jealousies will finally disappear.
So, too, your hopes, ambitions,
plans, and to-do lists will all expire.
The wins and losses that once seemed
so important will fade away.
It won't matter where you came from,
or on what side of the tracks you lived.
It won't matter whether
you were beautiful or brilliant.
Your gender, skin color,
ethnicity will be irrelevant.
So what will matter?
How will the value of
your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought,
but what you built;
not what you got, but what you gave.
What will matter is not your success,
but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned,
but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity,
compassion, courage and sacrifice
that enriched, empowered or encouraged others
to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your competence,
but your character.
What will matter is not
how many people you knew,
but how many will feel a lasting loss
when you're gone.
What will matter is not your memories,
but the memories of those who loved you.
What will matter is how long
you will be remembered,
by whom and for what.
Living a life that matters
doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance
but of choice.
Choose to live a life that matters.
~ by Michael Josephson ~
Ready or not, some day
it will all come to an end.
There will be no more sunrises,
no days, no hours or minutes.
All the things you collected,
whether treasured or forgotten,
will pass to someone else.
Your wealth, fame and temporal power
will shrivel to irrelevance.
It will not matter what you owned
or what you were owed.
Your grudges, resentments, frustrations,
and jealousies will finally disappear.
So, too, your hopes, ambitions,
plans, and to-do lists will all expire.
The wins and losses that once seemed
so important will fade away.
It won't matter where you came from,
or on what side of the tracks you lived.
It won't matter whether
you were beautiful or brilliant.
Your gender, skin color,
ethnicity will be irrelevant.
So what will matter?
How will the value of
your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought,
but what you built;
not what you got, but what you gave.
What will matter is not your success,
but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned,
but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity,
compassion, courage and sacrifice
that enriched, empowered or encouraged others
to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your competence,
but your character.
What will matter is not
how many people you knew,
but how many will feel a lasting loss
when you're gone.
What will matter is not your memories,
but the memories of those who loved you.
What will matter is how long
you will be remembered,
by whom and for what.
Living a life that matters
doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance
but of choice.
Choose to live a life that matters.
~ by Michael Josephson ~
Distance Between Hearts:-
"A saint asked his disciples, 'Why do we shout in anger? Why do
people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our
calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked
the Saint. 'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft
voice? Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained, 'When two people are angry at each other, their
Hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be
able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will
have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked, 'What happens when two people fall in love?
They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why? Because their
hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued, 'When they love each other even more, what
happens? They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to
each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they
only look at each other and that's all. That is how close two people
are when they love each other.'
MORAL: When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say
words that distance each other more, else there will come a day when
the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return."
people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our
calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked
the Saint. 'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft
voice? Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained, 'When two people are angry at each other, their
Hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be
able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will
have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked, 'What happens when two people fall in love?
They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why? Because their
hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued, 'When they love each other even more, what
happens? They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to
each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they
only look at each other and that's all. That is how close two people
are when they love each other.'
MORAL: When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say
words that distance each other more, else there will come a day when
the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return."
Friday, February 13, 2009
HR = HIGH RISK ( OFFICE HUMOR )
My friend, you have not worked here for even one day.
The man was surprised to hear this, but the manager went on to explain.
Manager:- How many days are there in a year?
Man:- 365 days and some times 366
Manager:- how many hours make up a day?
Manager:- How long do you work in a day?
Man:- 8am to 4pm. I.e. 8 hours a day.
Manager:- So, what fraction of the day do you work in hours?
Man:- (He did some arithmetic and said 8/24 hours I.e . 1/3(one third)
Manager:- That is nice of you! What is one-third of 366 days?
Man:- 122 (1/3x366 = 122 in days)
Manager:- Do you come to work on weekends?
Manager:- How many days are there in a year that are weekends?
Man:- 52 Saturdays and 52 Sundays equals to 104 days
Manager:- Thanks for that. If you remove 104 days from 122 days, how many days do you now have?
Manager:- Do you work on New Year day?
Manager:- Do you come to work on workers day?
Manager:- So how many days are left?
Manager:- Do you come to work on the (National holiday )?
Manager:- So how many days are left?
Manager:- Do you work on Christmas day?
Manager:- So how many days are left?
Manager:- So, what are you claiming?
Man:- I have understood, Sir. I did not realise that I was stealing Company money all these days.
Moral - NEVER GO TO HR FOR HELP!!!
HR=HIGH RISK
Learning From The Cycle Of Life
As we walk through the world, the people we encounter appear so
different from one another. We see babies, old men, pregnant women,
and teen-aged boys. We know couples on the verge of marriage and
lonely widows. We interact with toddlers and the terminally ill. As
different as each person seems, they are all living the human
experience. They are just at different places in the cycle that
begins with birth and ends with death. Every phase of the cycle of
life has its gifts and its challenges. Each stage is temporary and
ultimately gives way to a new phase. This ephemeral quality makes
each phase precious, because it will never last.
One of the wonderful qualities possessed by babies and young children
is that they are unaware that a cycle of life even exists. They
simply are present to wherever they happen to be right now, and they
don't give much thought to the past or future. Being around them
reminds us of the joy that comes from living fully in the moment. On
the opposite end of life's cycle are our elderly role models. They
are a reminder that each phase of life should be treasured. Time does
pass, and we all change and grow older.
Being aware of the cycle of life and our place in it makes us wiser.
As we develop a true appreciation for the phase we are in, we can
savor it more. A new mother going through a difficult time with her
infant can more easily embrace her challenges because she knows that
her child will grow up, and she will long for this time again.
Difficult and challenging periods are inevitable, but – like
everything that is a part of the cycle of life – they are temporary.
When we are fully engaged with life, we get to savor and grow from
each phase, and we are ready for the next one when it arrives. Fully
embracing wherever you are in the cycle of life is the very essence
to happiness.
different from one another. We see babies, old men, pregnant women,
and teen-aged boys. We know couples on the verge of marriage and
lonely widows. We interact with toddlers and the terminally ill. As
different as each person seems, they are all living the human
experience. They are just at different places in the cycle that
begins with birth and ends with death. Every phase of the cycle of
life has its gifts and its challenges. Each stage is temporary and
ultimately gives way to a new phase. This ephemeral quality makes
each phase precious, because it will never last.
One of the wonderful qualities possessed by babies and young children
is that they are unaware that a cycle of life even exists. They
simply are present to wherever they happen to be right now, and they
don't give much thought to the past or future. Being around them
reminds us of the joy that comes from living fully in the moment. On
the opposite end of life's cycle are our elderly role models. They
are a reminder that each phase of life should be treasured. Time does
pass, and we all change and grow older.
Being aware of the cycle of life and our place in it makes us wiser.
As we develop a true appreciation for the phase we are in, we can
savor it more. A new mother going through a difficult time with her
infant can more easily embrace her challenges because she knows that
her child will grow up, and she will long for this time again.
Difficult and challenging periods are inevitable, but – like
everything that is a part of the cycle of life – they are temporary.
When we are fully engaged with life, we get to savor and grow from
each phase, and we are ready for the next one when it arrives. Fully
embracing wherever you are in the cycle of life is the very essence
to happiness.
Humour recently enjoyed
Have you heard of Mr. Santa Singh applying to a medical school to become a doctor?
Needless to say he never made it. You know why?
These are the answers he wrote in his entrance exam
Artery - The study of the paintings.
Bacteria - back door to a cafeteria.
Caesarean section - a district in Rome.
Cardiology - advance study of poker playing.
Cat scan - searching for lost kitty.
Cortisone - area around local court.
Diagnosis - person with slanted nose.
Dilate - the late British Princess Diana.
Duodenum - couple in blue jeans.
Fake labour - pretending to work.
Impotent - distinguished/ well known.
Lactose - people without toes.
Microbes - small dressing gown.
Pacemaker - winner of Nobel peace prize.
Proteins - in favour of teens.
Urine - opposite of you're out.
Varicose - very close.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Humour Recently Enjoyed !
This is nice - finding positive out of every negative - which we don't always manage to do.
I am thankful...
1. For the husband who snores all night, because he is at home asleep with me and not with someone else.
2. For my teenage daughter who is complaining about doing dishes, because that means she is at home & not on the streets.
3. For the taxes that I pay because it means that I am employed.
4. For the mess to clean after a party because it means that I have been surrounded by friends.
5. For the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.
6. For my shadow that watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.
7. For a floor that needs mopping, and windows that need cleaning because it means I have a home.
8. For all the complaining I hear about the government because it means that we have freedom of speech.
9. For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.
10. For the noise I have to bear from my neighbours because it means that I can hear.
11. For the pile of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.
12. For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been capable of working hard.
13. For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I am still alive.
AND FINALLY ....... For received e-mails because it means I have friends who are thinking of me, at least.
I am thankful...
1. For the husband who snores all night, because he is at home asleep with me and not with someone else.
2. For my teenage daughter who is complaining about doing dishes, because that means she is at home & not on the streets.
3. For the taxes that I pay because it means that I am employed.
4. For the mess to clean after a party because it means that I have been surrounded by friends.
5. For the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.
6. For my shadow that watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.
7. For a floor that needs mopping, and windows that need cleaning because it means I have a home.
8. For all the complaining I hear about the government because it means that we have freedom of speech.
9. For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.
10. For the noise I have to bear from my neighbours because it means that I can hear.
11. For the pile of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.
12. For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been capable of working hard.
13. For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I am still alive.
AND FINALLY ....... For received e-mails because it means I have friends who are thinking of me, at least.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
GOLD WRAPPING PAPER
The story goes that some time ago a mother punished her five year old daughter for wasting a roll of expensive gold wrapping paper.
Money was tight and she became even more upset when the child used the gold paper to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree.
Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift box to her mother the next morning and then said, "This is for you, Momma."
The mother was embarrassed by her earlier over reaction, but her anger flared again when she opened the box and found it was empty. She spoke to her daughter in a harsh manner. "Don't you know, young lady, when you give someone a present there's supposed to be something inside the package?" She had tears in her eyes and said, "Oh, Momma, it's not empty! I blew kisses into it until it was full."
The mother was crushed. She fell on her knees and put her arms around her little girl, and she begged her forgiveness for her thoughtless anger.
An accident took the life of the child only a short time later, and it is told that the mother kept that gold box by her bed for all the years of her life.
Whenever she was discouraged or faced difficult problems she would open the box and take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.
In a very real sense, each of us, as human beings, have been given a Golden box filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, family, friends and GOD.
There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.
Good Morning India!
In life, a lesson learned in your past that you will never forget completely.When I was in elementary school, I got into a major argument with a boy in my class. I have forgotten what the argument was about, but I have never forgotten the lesson learned that day.
I was convinced that "I" was right and "he" was wrong - and he was just as convinced that "I" was wrong and "he" was right.
The teacher decided to teach us a very important lesson. She brought us up to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on the other. In the middle of her desk was a large, round object. I could clearly see that it was black. She asked the boy what color the object was. "White," he answered.
I couldn't believe he said the object was white, when it was obviously black! Another argument started between my classmate and me, this time about the color of the object.
The teacher told me to go stand where the boy was standing and told him to come stand where I had been. We changed places, and now she asked me what the color of the object was. I had to answer, "White." It was an object with two differently colored sides, and from his viewpoint it was white. Only from my side was it black.
My teacher taught me a very important lesson learned that day: You must stand in the other person's shoes and look at the situation through their eyes in order to truly understand their perspective .
I was convinced that "I" was right and "he" was wrong - and he was just as convinced that "I" was wrong and "he" was right.
The teacher decided to teach us a very important lesson. She brought us up to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on the other. In the middle of her desk was a large, round object. I could clearly see that it was black. She asked the boy what color the object was. "White," he answered.
I couldn't believe he said the object was white, when it was obviously black! Another argument started between my classmate and me, this time about the color of the object.
The teacher told me to go stand where the boy was standing and told him to come stand where I had been. We changed places, and now she asked me what the color of the object was. I had to answer, "White." It was an object with two differently colored sides, and from his viewpoint it was white. Only from my side was it black.
My teacher taught me a very important lesson learned that day: You must stand in the other person's shoes and look at the situation through their eyes in order to truly understand their perspective .
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Some jokes I enjoyed!
John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully. "Give me one last request, dear," he said. "Of course, John," his wife said softly. "Six months after I die," he said, "I want you to marry Bob." "But I thought you hated Bob," she said. With his last breath John said, "I do!"
My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God, and I didn't.
Marriage is a threering circus: Engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering.
For Sale: Wedding dress, size 8. Worn once by mistake.
There are two times when a man doesn't understand a woman: Before marriage and after marriage.
Reason Why It's So Hard To Solve A Redneck Murder: All the DNA is the same.
As her father gave her away in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card.
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
Smith asks, "And what does a million dollars mean to you?" The Lord replies, "A penny."
Smith asks, "Can I have a penny?" The Lord replies, "In a minute."
Ten Commandments of Marriage !!!
Commandment 1
Marriages are made in heaven. But so are thunder and lightning.
Commandment 2
If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say; talk in your sleep.
Commandment 3
Marriage is grand -- and divorce is at least 100 grand!
Commandment 4
Married life is very frustrating. In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens.
In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens.
In the third year, they both speak and the neighbours listen.
Commandment 5
When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: Either the car is new or the wife is.
Commandment 6
Marriage is when a man and woman become as one. The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.
Commandment 7
Before marriage, a man will lie awake all night thinking about something you say. After marriage, he will fall asleep before you finish.
Commandment 8
Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, understanding, economical, and a good cook.
But the law allows only one wife.
Commandment 9
Marriage and love are purely matter of chemistry. That is why wives treat husbands like toxic waste.
Commandment 10
A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he is finished.
Bonus Commandment ( Story )
A long married couple came upon a wishing well. The husband leaned over, made a wish and threw in a penny.
The wife decided to make a wish too. But she leaned over too much, fell into the well, and drowned.
The husband was stunned for a moment but then smiled.
"It really works!"
SMILE, IT'S TAX FREE!
Marriages are made in heaven. But so are thunder and lightning.
Commandment 2
If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say; talk in your sleep.
Commandment 3
Marriage is grand -- and divorce is at least 100 grand!
Commandment 4
Married life is very frustrating. In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens.
In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens.
In the third year, they both speak and the neighbours listen.
Commandment 5
When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: Either the car is new or the wife is.
Commandment 6
Marriage is when a man and woman become as one. The trouble starts when they try to decide which one.
Commandment 7
Before marriage, a man will lie awake all night thinking about something you say. After marriage, he will fall asleep before you finish.
Commandment 8
Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, understanding, economical, and a good cook.
But the law allows only one wife.
Commandment 9
Marriage and love are purely matter of chemistry. That is why wives treat husbands like toxic waste.
Commandment 10
A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he is finished.
Bonus Commandment ( Story )
A long married couple came upon a wishing well. The husband leaned over, made a wish and threw in a penny.
The wife decided to make a wish too. But she leaned over too much, fell into the well, and drowned.
The husband was stunned for a moment but then smiled.
"It really works!"
SMILE, IT'S TAX FREE!
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