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Magnificent 7
Seven words that inspire!
Motivation
Most people are waiting to be motivated. They hide, hoping
that motivation will seek. Being motivated before you act is
an amusing game we play with ourselves. Can you imagine life
functioning on that principle? Does the young eagle wait to
be motivated in order to fly? Was the newborn motivated just
before birth? Do a thing because it needs to be done:
motivation will follow the action!
Commitment
Life owes us nothing: we owe it everything. Therefore,
squander yourself in any action you take. Apathy,
indifference and self-doubt are killers of commitment and
will ruin your resolve: 'one who hesitates is lost'. Become
whatever you do. Commitment is life itself!
Persistence
The determined spirit cannot be chained, cannot be broken and
cannot be conquered. Persistence defies failure at every
turn. Persistence wears down demons and causes courage to
smile. Persistence is dedication, determination and lots of
hard work. Indeed, it was persistence that formed the
universe!
Creation
Is there really nothing new under the sun? Why everything
that we do is new under the sun. Each moment is unique and
each action is an addition in the history book of existence.
Therefore, don't say I'm doing the best I can. Rather, do the
best that can be done!
Enthusiasm
We hear it in the voices of the birds as they sing in each
new day. We see it in the play of children. There is nothing
more uplifting or contagious. Enthusiasm flows like water to
cleanse away debris, leaving all in its wake bright and
sparkling. It is life dancing in its own joy!
Time
We all have 24 hours in each day: here at last is true
equality. What should we do with this time, which is our
life? Do we invest our time in actions that fulfill our
purpose here? Live your time well, for it is all you can call
your own!
Faith
There is hardship, injustice and unspeakable horror for so
many. Sometimes we may wonder if the sun even wants to shine
upon us. We may shake our heads and keep asking why? But
'why' only forms a quagmire for the intellect to be trapped
in. 'Why' only delays us from doing. Trust only what comes
from deep within: this is the root of faith and is the
essence of our very being. For you see, the sun will shine,
again and again. In fact, no amount of fearful darkness can
put out the light of even one small candle. Through faith,
heroism flourishes everywhere.
Be Magnificent!
This is a tale about some interesting characters and their playing of that game of life.
The delightful Hindu story of a somewhat creative way to salvation.
An eternal story from the life of Buddha the Compassionate One.
A wise lesson poured out of a teacup.
A universal story from Hindu mythology about dharma.
An easy to understand article on the principles of food combining.
An article concerning the difficulties men have after reaching a certain age.
Should we help ourselves or should we help others?
A sparkling lesson in distinction.
The story of a car who flew again.
Seven words that inspire!
A simple easy-to-use approach to meditation.
A story to learn much from about the two yogis and the messenger of heaven.
An examination of whether what is natural is necessarily good.
An amusing story about how Gandhi taught himself an important lesson.
A most lucid account of the important role of physics with due respect to other 'sciences'.
Paper Folding for the Practical Person
A photo essay illustrating a particular paper folding technique.
A profound moment when Krishna teaches Arjuna on right conduct.
An amusing story about a wannabe holyman.
An instructive story from Ramakrishna about devotedly listening to God.
A model to be effected by oneself ... may be with a little help from some friends.
Managing your time has a lot to do with figuring out who you are.