Reactions and Response:
Suddenly, a cockroach flew from somewhere and sat on a lady. I wondered if this was the cockroach's response to all the glory that was spoken about it! She started screaming out of fear. With panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach. Her reaction was contagious, as everyone in her group got cranky to what was happening. The lady finally managed to push the cockroach to another lady in the group. Now, it was the turn of the other lady in the group to continue the drama. The waiter rushed forward to their rescue.
In the relay of throwing, the cockroach next fell upon the waiter. The waiter stood firm, composed himself and observed the behavior of the cockroach on his shirt. When he was confident enough, he grabbed and threw it out with his fingers. Sipping my coffee and watching the amusement, the antenna of my mind picked up a few thoughts and started wondering! Was the cockroach responsible for their histrionic behavior? If so, then why was the waiter not disturbed? He handled it near to perfection, without any chaos. It is not the cockroach, but the inability of the ladies to handle the disturbance caused by the cockroach that disturbed the ladies.
I realized even in my case then, it is not the shouting of my father or my boss that disturbs me, but it's my inability to handle the disturbances caused by their shouting that disturbs me. It's not the traffic jams on the road that disturbs me, but my inability to handle the disturbance caused by the traffic jam that disturbs me.
More than the problem, it's my reaction to the problem that hurts me.
The Take-Away:
The women reacted, whereas the waiter responded. We should not react in life, we should always respond.
Reactions are instinctive whereas responses are always intellectual !!!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
This site is very informative, which ever diseases you click-upon (I wish you don’t have one),.... it gives you the video explanation !!!!
Interactive Sites on Medical Information
The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains the procedure or condition in easy-to-read and understand language. You can also listen to the tutorial.
JUST CLICK ON YOUR PREFFERED AILMENT
These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 6 or above... If you do not have this in your PC, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
Diseases and Conditions:
This site is very informative, which ever diseases you click-upon (I wish you don’t have one),.... it gives you the video explanation !!!!
Interactive Sites on Medical Information
The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains the procedure or condition in easy-to-read and understand language. You can also listen to the tutorial.
JUST CLICK ON YOUR PREFFERED AILMENT
These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 6 or above... If you do not have this in your PC, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/
Interactive Sites on Medical Information
The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains the procedure or condition in easy-to-read and understand language. You can also listen to the tutorial.
JUST CLICK ON YOUR PREFFERED AILMENT
These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 6 or above... If you do not have this in your PC, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
Diseases and Conditions:
This site is very informative, which ever diseases you click-upon (I wish you don’t have one),.... it gives you the video explanation !!!!
Interactive Sites on Medical Information
The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains the procedure or condition in easy-to-read and understand language. You can also listen to the tutorial.
JUST CLICK ON YOUR PREFFERED AILMENT
These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 6 or above... If you do not have this in your PC, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Poem
Reflecting on the Book of Job,the first readings for this week, i would like to share a beautiful Poem that i found:
"My dreams of Life were laid;
My journey mapped and made,
The Lord was at my Side,
to be my Friends and Guide.
And so I started out.
but then the Sky turned dark.
The road grew steep and stark,
i scared could travel on.
I turned and cried out: 'My Lord!
Why the Pain; Why the plight?
Where's the road; where's the light?
The Lord turned and said: 'My Child!
Why the Fear; why the Fret?
Where's your heart; where's your Faith?
I chose this road for you,
Just Trust and Travel on."
"My dreams of Life were laid;
My journey mapped and made,
The Lord was at my Side,
to be my Friends and Guide.
And so I started out.
but then the Sky turned dark.
The road grew steep and stark,
i scared could travel on.
I turned and cried out: 'My Lord!
Why the Pain; Why the plight?
Where's the road; where's the light?
The Lord turned and said: 'My Child!
Why the Fear; why the Fret?
Where's your heart; where's your Faith?
I chose this road for you,
Just Trust and Travel on."
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Another short Story....
A well-to-do lady who had become Spiritual late in life was walking along the city street accompanied by her granddaughter. When a
beggar approached them, the old lady listened to his tale. She then took a bill from her purse and placed it in his palm. At the next corner a Salvation Army volunteer was waiting and the old lady dropped a gift into her kettle. Her granddaughter looked at her with curiosity and then said: “Grandma, I guess you have lost a lot since you became
a woman of faith, haven’t you?”
“Yes,” said the old lady, “I have. I have lost a quick temper, a habit of criticizing others, and a tendency to spend all my spare time in frivolous social events and pleasures that mean nothing. I have
also lost a spirit of greed and selfishness.
Yes, indeed, I have lost a good deal. “And what I have gained is invaluable!-- Peace of mind; power in prayer; a Friend Who is always with me, knows, loves and protects me; fulfillment and richness in life that I never knew existed; faith that allows no room for fears; a promise of a wonderful Heavenly Home when I’m through with this earthly one--and much more! Yes, I’m happy about what I’ve lost, and what I have gained is priceless!”
How many of us fall in the trap of not giving...Today as we celebrate the feast of Mother Marys Birthday..let us lear to give of our selves..She gave her self totally in the hands of God...Let it be done to me as You have said....Mary Sets and example for us to imitate..Happy feast to each one of You and God Bless you...
beggar approached them, the old lady listened to his tale. She then took a bill from her purse and placed it in his palm. At the next corner a Salvation Army volunteer was waiting and the old lady dropped a gift into her kettle. Her granddaughter looked at her with curiosity and then said: “Grandma, I guess you have lost a lot since you became
a woman of faith, haven’t you?”
“Yes,” said the old lady, “I have. I have lost a quick temper, a habit of criticizing others, and a tendency to spend all my spare time in frivolous social events and pleasures that mean nothing. I have
also lost a spirit of greed and selfishness.
Yes, indeed, I have lost a good deal. “And what I have gained is invaluable!-- Peace of mind; power in prayer; a Friend Who is always with me, knows, loves and protects me; fulfillment and richness in life that I never knew existed; faith that allows no room for fears; a promise of a wonderful Heavenly Home when I’m through with this earthly one--and much more! Yes, I’m happy about what I’ve lost, and what I have gained is priceless!”
How many of us fall in the trap of not giving...Today as we celebrate the feast of Mother Marys Birthday..let us lear to give of our selves..She gave her self totally in the hands of God...Let it be done to me as You have said....Mary Sets and example for us to imitate..Happy feast to each one of You and God Bless you...
Thought for the Day - Short Stories
Once when there was a famine, a kind, rich baker sent for twenty of the poorest children in the town, and said to them, “In this basket there is a loaf for each of you. Take it, and come back to me every day at this hour till God sends us better times.”
The hungry children gathered eagerly about the basket, and most quarreled over the bread, because each wished to have the largest loaf. At last they went away without even thanking the good gentleman.
But Gretchen, a poorly dressed little girl, did not quarrel or struggle with the rest, but remained standing quietly to the side. When the ill-behaved children had left, she took the smallest loaf, which alone was left in the basket, kissed the gentleman’s hand, and went home.
The next day the children were as ill behaved as before, and poor, timid Gretchen received a loaf scarcely half the size of the one she got the first day. When she went home, and her mother cut the loaf
open, many new shining pieces of silver fell out of it.
Her mother was very much alarmed, and said, “Take the money back to the good gentleman at once, for it must have gotten into the dough by accident. Be quick, Gretchen! Be quick!”
But when the little girl gave the rich man her mother ’s message, he said, “No, no, my child, it was no mistake. I had the silver pieces put into the smallest loaf to reward you. Always be as contented, kind,
and thankful as you now are. Go home now, and tell your mother that the money is your own.”
If we give to others, yield to them to make them happy, or put their wishes above our own, we can sometimes feel like we’re losing out. But we’re not really. God sees such unselfishness, and He will reward
it. You never lose by giving.
--Adapted from McGuffey’s Third Reader
The hungry children gathered eagerly about the basket, and most quarreled over the bread, because each wished to have the largest loaf. At last they went away without even thanking the good gentleman.
But Gretchen, a poorly dressed little girl, did not quarrel or struggle with the rest, but remained standing quietly to the side. When the ill-behaved children had left, she took the smallest loaf, which alone was left in the basket, kissed the gentleman’s hand, and went home.
The next day the children were as ill behaved as before, and poor, timid Gretchen received a loaf scarcely half the size of the one she got the first day. When she went home, and her mother cut the loaf
open, many new shining pieces of silver fell out of it.
Her mother was very much alarmed, and said, “Take the money back to the good gentleman at once, for it must have gotten into the dough by accident. Be quick, Gretchen! Be quick!”
But when the little girl gave the rich man her mother ’s message, he said, “No, no, my child, it was no mistake. I had the silver pieces put into the smallest loaf to reward you. Always be as contented, kind,
and thankful as you now are. Go home now, and tell your mother that the money is your own.”
If we give to others, yield to them to make them happy, or put their wishes above our own, we can sometimes feel like we’re losing out. But we’re not really. God sees such unselfishness, and He will reward
it. You never lose by giving.
--Adapted from McGuffey’s Third Reader
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