LIFE'S TUG OF WAR

Life can seem ungrateful and not always kind.
Life can pull at your heartstrings and play with your mind.
Life can be blissful and happy and free.
Life can put beauty in the things that you see.
Life can place challenges right at your feet.
Life can make good of the hardships we meet.
Life can overwhelm you and make your head spin.
Life can reward those determined to win.
Life can be hurtful and not always fair.
Life can surround you with people who care.
Life clearly does offer its ups and its downs.
Life's days can bring you both smiles and frowns.
Life teaches us to take the good with the bad.
Life is a mixture of happy and sad.
SO...
Take the life that you have and give it your best.
Think positive be happy let God do the rest.
Take the challenges that life has laid at your feet.
Take pride and be thankful for each one you meet.
To yourself give forgiveness if you stumble and fall.
Take each day that is dealt you and give it your all..
Take the love that you're given and return it with care.
Have faith that when needed it will always be there.
Take time to find the beauty in the things that you see.
Take life's simple pleasures let them set your heart free.
The idea here is simply to even the score.
As you are met and faced with Life's Tug of War.

A-Z quotes...!!!

A—"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." Lou Holtz

B— "Believing in yourself is not for you; it's for every person who has touched your life in a significant way and for every person your life will touch the same way five minutes from now, or five centuries from now." Jaye Miller

C—''Change is as inexorable as time, yet nothing meets with more resistance." Benjamin Disraeli

D—"Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the action stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living." Anais Nin

E—"Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over obstacles and adds significance to all you do." Norman Vincent Peale

F—"Focused will is incredible. If you have a dream and you don't give up no matter what obstacles come up, then life's problems will fall away and you will get what you want. It happens. It works." Yanni

G—"Goals are like a map. They help us determine where we want to end up, and give us personal direction on which to focus our energy." Catherine Pulsifer

H—"Happiness depends upon ourselves." Aristotle

I—"Ideas won’t keep; something must be done about them." Alfred North Whitehead

J—''Joy is not in things; it is in us.”Richard Wagner

K—“Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information on it.” Samuel Johnson

L—"Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects." Arnold Glasow

M—"Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top ups." Peter Davies

N—"Nature does nothing uselessly." Aristotle

O—"Opportunity dances with those who are ready on the dance floor." H. Jackson Brown Jr.

P—"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." John Quincy Adams

Q—"Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers." Anthony Robbins

R—"Results! Why, man I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won’t work." Thomas A. Edison

S—"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo DaVinci

T—"Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." Diogenes Laetius

U—"Use your unique abilities to shake the world." Wendy Hearn

V—"Victory belongs to the most persevering." Napoleon Bonaparte

W—"Wisdom is the daughter of experience." Leonardo da Vinci

X—"X-ray your life, are you where you want to be, if not set your goals, take action." Catherine Pulsifer

Y—"Youth teaches, age puts what we have learned into practice, teaching us wisdom." Catherine Pulsifer

Z—"Zone into your comfort zone, and, then zone into where you want to be. Be all that you can be." Catherine Pulsifer

as u travel through life.....

As you travel through life there are always those times
When decisions just have to be made,
When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce,
And the rain seems to soak your parade.

here are some situations where all you can do Is simply let go and move on, Gather your courage and choose a direction That carries you toward a new dawn. So pack up your troubles and take a step forward - The process of change can be tough, But think about all the excitement ahead There might be adventures you never imagined Just waiting around the next bend, And wishes and dreams just about to come true In ways you can't yet comprehend! Perhaps you'll go places you never expected And see things that you've never seen, Or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds And wonderful spots in between! Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring And somebody special who's there To help you stay cantered and listen with interest To stories and feelings you share. Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing your friends Are supportive of all that you do, And believe that whatever decisions you make, They'll be the right choices for you. So keep putting one foot in front of the other, And taking your life day by day... There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road - Don't look back! You're not going that way!

one life to live....

One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal

One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room
One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey.
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom,

One heart can know what's true,

One life can
make a difference,
You see,
it's up to you!

it will come....

When life's largest pressures leave you struck dumb,
Just search for an answer; the solution will come.

When a tragedy occurs leaving you feeling numb,
Just wait for your health; the strength will come.

When everyone relies on you and there is no way you can see,
Trust your mind to think with time; patience is the key.

When you have made it where others always flee,
Just wait to gather courage; soon you'll be where you want to be.

When it is nearing the end and you're in need,
Muster up your courage; endurance will lead.
IT WILL COME

THE POWER OF OPTIMISM

A positive attitude helps you to breeze through life's ups and down. begin your day with an expectant and energetic attitude towards work and it will elevate and enhance all your activities. The spirit in which you regard the world and your fellow beings will reflect on you. when you think positively, it will seem as if many things are falling in place for you.
make more positive resolutions regarding the things you ought to do and being every possible re-enforcement to bear upon such resolutions.
Assert in vigorous tones the thoughts you wish to establish as unconscious habits of your life, remembering always that while it is a great thing to conceive a great idea, it is still greater to put it into execution....!!!!!
- CHARU-

JUST BE UP AND DOING....!!!

Great acheivement often requires long, tortuous bitter experiences, powerful enough to drive one to despair. but one must rise above disappointments, neglect and sorrow and renew the pledge of devoted action. there is just no choice. we cannot wait for things to happen to us, we must make them happen to us. we cannot wait for fortune to smile on us and bless us with a distinguished result. we must act and compel fotune to smile on us. it is said----
" FEW EVER WIN WHO WAIT". and who won't concede he is right???

sure there is lots of trouble,
sure there are heaps of cares,
burdens that bend us double,
worries that come to wear,
but we must keep pursuing,
something, and see it through;
still to be up and doing,
is all that there is to do,
though you would like to idle,
wait for the world to right,
keep your hand on the bridle,
fight when you have to fight,
women are won by wooing,
fortune is won the same,
and to be up and doing,
is all there is to the game,
few ever fail by trying,
few ever win who wait,
all of your sitting, sighing,
never will conquer the fate,
whatever path you are pursuing,
one thing is certain ,
either be up and doing
or soon you'll be down and done....!!!!!


DON'T LOOK AT A THING...... START IT.
DON'T PUT IT OFF A DAY...... START IT.
DON'T PRETEND YOU MUST THINK OVER.... START IT.
DON'T START HALF-HEARTEDLY; PUT EVERYTHING YOU CAN MUSTER INTO YOUR START.

TAKE THE RISK...!

To laugh is to risk appearing the fool,
to weep is to risk appearing sentimental,
to reach out for another is to risk involvement,
to expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self,
to place your ideas, your dreams....
before a crowd is to risk their loss,
to love is to risk not being loved in return,
to live is to risk dying,
to hope is to risk despair,
to try is to risk failure,

but risks must be taken because........
the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing,
they may avoid suffering and sorrow,
but they can't learn, feel, change, grow, love or live!!!
chained by their attitudes... they are slaves... they have forfeited their freedom.
only a person who risks is free...!!!!! [:)]

if you think....

if you think you are beaten, you are.
if you think you dare not, you don't.
if you like to win, but think you can't.
its almost a cinch you wont.
if you think you'll lose, you're lost ;
for out in the world we find success begins with a fellow's will ;
its all in the state of mind.
if you think you are outclasses, you are.
you've got to think high to rise,
you've got to be sure of yourself before you can ever win a prize.
life's battles don't always go to the stranger and faster man,
but sooner or later the man who wins.....
is the man who thinks he can!!!!!

MUST READ

CHAT THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE---
between GOD(g) and I,ME,MYSELF (imm).





GOD : hello! you called me.

I, ME, MYSELF : called you??? no! who's dis?

g : this is god. i heard your prayers. so i thought i will chat with you.

imm : sure, i pray. just makes me feel good. actually i am busy right now. in the midst of something u know.!

g : what are you busy with???

imm : don't know. but i can't find free time. life has become hectic. its rush hour all the time.

g : sure! activity gets you busy. but productivity gets you results.
activity consumes time. productivity frees it.

imm : but i still can't figure it out. by the way, i wasn't expecting you to buzz me like this.!!!

g : well, i wanted to help you resolve your fight for time by giving you through the medium you are comfortable with.

imm : tell me,,,, why has life become so complicated???

g : stop analysing life. just live it. analysis is what makes it complicated.

imm : why are we then constantly unhappy?

g : your today is your tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. the act of worrying has become habit of yours.

imm : but how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainity.

g : uncertainity is inevitable, but worrying is optional.

imm : but then, there is so much pain due to uncertainity.

g : pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.

imm : if suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?

g : diamonds cannot be polished without friction. gold cannot be prified without fire. good people go through trials. with tha experience their life becomes better, not bitter.

imm : but still why should we go through such tests? why can't we be free from problems?

g : problems are purposeful roadblocks offering beneficial lessons to enhance mental strength. inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.

imm : frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don't know where we are heading.

g : if you look outside you will not know where you are heading. look inside. looking ouside, you dream. looking inside, you awaken.
eyes provide sight. heart provides insight.

imm : sometimes i ask- who am i , why i am here? i don't know the answers.

g : seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. stop looking for a purpose, create it.
life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.

imm : how cab i get best out of life?

g : face your past without regrets. handle your present with confidence. prepare for future without fear.

imm : sometimes my prayers are not answered.

g : there are no unanswered prayers. at times answer is no.

imm : thank you for this wonderful chat. i'll try to be less fearful.

g : keep the faith and drop the fear.
life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to resolve. take care!!!

HARD WORK PAYS!

Put forth your best…. And you have already won…!!!

The contest last for just moments,

Though the training’s taken for years.

It wasn’t the winning alone,

That was worth the work and tears.

The applause will be forgotten,

The prize will be misplaced.

But the long hours of practice,

Will never be a waste.

For in trying to win, you build a skill.

You learn that winning depends on will.

You never grow by how much you win,

You only grow by how muCh you put in.

So any new challenge you have just begun,

Put forth your best and you’ve already won….!!!

CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY

I believe that one of the most powerful moments in my life was the moment i realised that i had a choice!
not only i have the power to choose my actions, but i also have the power to choose my thoughts and moods.
nobody can make me angry, i am the one who chooses to have the experience of anger. when an upsetting event occurs, i select my response. will it b anger and irritation or will it be acceptance and forgiveness?
i know i can make the conscious decision to change my feelings, and i will experience joy and well being.
if u can dream it,u can do it.
choose happiness and thankfulness for life!

PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE

There is a difference between interest and commitment.

when u are interested in doing something you do it only when
circumstances permit.

when you are committed to something, you accept no excuses...only results!!!
~charu~

LIVE IN D PRESENT...!

Today i will delete from my diary --- two days : yesterday and tomorrow.

YESTERDAY was to learn.... and,
TOMORROW will be the consequence of what i can do today.

Today i will face life with the conviction that this day will not ever return.
today is the last opportunity i have to live intensely ,,, as no one can assure me that
I will see tomorrow's sunrise.

Today i will invest my most valuable resource, my time in the most transcendal work :::
MY LIFE....!!!

Today i will take the time to be happy. have a nice day to all.
~ CHARU~