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2011
Thank YOU ...
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A blog where I can log, where Mind is without FEAR and Head is held high. It is all about getting IT done!
Dec 31, 2011
Bye-bye 2011 ... Hello 2012 ...
Dec 29, 2011
Warren Buffett's ... Food4Thought ...
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Dec 23, 2011
Straight from the Heart ...
As I've aged, I've become kinder, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it, if I choose to read, or play, on the computer, until 4 AM, or sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50, 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love, I will.
I will walk the beach, in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves, with abandon, if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten.
And, I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken.
How can your heart not break, when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car?
But, broken hearts are what give us strength, and understanding, and compassion. A heart never broken, is pristine, and sterile, and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive.
You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it, if I choose to read, or play, on the computer, until 4 AM, or sleep until noon?
I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50, 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love, I will.
I will walk the beach, in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves, with abandon, if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten.
And, I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken.
How can your heart not break, when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car?
But, broken hearts are what give us strength, and understanding, and compassion. A heart never broken, is pristine, and sterile, and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. As you get older, it is easier to be positive.
You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.
Dec 15, 2011
Christmas Favorites
- Adeste Fideles by Frank Sinatra
- All I Want for Christmas by Spike Jones
- Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley
- Carol of the Bells by Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Do You Hear What I Hear by Whitney Houston
- Do You Hear What I Hear by Perry Como
- Here Comes Santa Claus by Doris Day
- Frosty the Snowman by Jimmy Durante
- Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlement by Nat King Cole
- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Jimmy Boyd
- Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms
- Jingle Bells by Frank Sinatra
- Joy to the World by Nat King Cole
- Let It Snow by Dean Martin
- Little Saint Nick by The Beach Boys
- Merry Christmas To You by Nat King Cole
- O Tannenbaum by Nat King Cole
- Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry
- Santa Claus is Comin' to Town by Bruce Springsteen
- Santa Baby Eartha Kitt & Henri Rene
- Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson
- The Little Drummer Boy by Bing Crosby
- That Spirit of Christmas by Ray Charles
- It's Christmas Day by The Balfron Christmas Stars
- It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams
- White Christmas by The Drifters
- White Christmas by Bing Crosby
Holy Jolly Christmas 2011
Lyrics | Christmas Songs lyrics - Holly Jolly Christmas lyrics Have a holly jolly Christmas It's the best time of the year Well I don't know if there'll be snow But have a cup of cheer Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet Ho ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn't hear Oh, bygolly Have a holly jolly Christmas This year Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn't hear Oh, bygolly Have a holly jolly Christmas This year
Nov 26, 2011
Embrace Change - it's the Only Constant!
When you think of life as a spiral of continuous improvements, there's always a higher place to which you can aspire.
Apr 14, 2011
Who is Anna Hazare ???
Anna Hazare is an ex-army jawan who fought in the 1965 Indo-Pak War, and is the only survivor of his Unit that was wiped-out in one of those encounters!
He has built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahmed Nagar district, Maharashtra - this village is a self-sustained model wherein energy, for consumption, is produced in the village itself from solar power, bio-fuel and wind mills. In 1975, it used to be a poverty-stricken village. Today it is one of the richest village in India - making it a self-sustained, eco-friendly & harmonic village model!
Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities. Today, he has taken up the cause of Amendment of a law that seeks to curb corruption in India!
He is advocating for a Bill, The Jan Lokpal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), bureaucrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.
In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit their corrupt needs!
The first thing he is asking for is: The government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed, after which a Joint Committee is got together to DRAFT the JAN LOKPAL BILL. 50% government participation and 50% public participation.
When the Bill becomes Law a LokPal will be appointed at the centre - this individual will have autonomous charge (similar to the Election Commission of India). In each State a Lokayukta will be appointed. The job is to bring all alleged corruption-charges to trial within 1 year.
The guilty would be punished and justice served within two (2) years - unlike scams such as Bofors, Bhopal Gas and many more that are still under litigation for more than 25 years!
Anna Hazare is not alone in this cause! Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more are actively involved. Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan (film-actor) is supporting his cause.
What can we do?
Spread this message through emails, Social-networking sites and step-up the tempo!
He has built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahmed Nagar district, Maharashtra - this village is a self-sustained model wherein energy, for consumption, is produced in the village itself from solar power, bio-fuel and wind mills. In 1975, it used to be a poverty-stricken village. Today it is one of the richest village in India - making it a self-sustained, eco-friendly & harmonic village model!
Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities. Today, he has taken up the cause of Amendment of a law that seeks to curb corruption in India!
He is advocating for a Bill, The Jan Lokpal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), bureaucrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.
In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit their corrupt needs!
The first thing he is asking for is: The government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed, after which a Joint Committee is got together to DRAFT the JAN LOKPAL BILL. 50% government participation and 50% public participation.
When the Bill becomes Law a LokPal will be appointed at the centre - this individual will have autonomous charge (similar to the Election Commission of India). In each State a Lokayukta will be appointed. The job is to bring all alleged corruption-charges to trial within 1 year.
The guilty would be punished and justice served within two (2) years - unlike scams such as Bofors, Bhopal Gas and many more that are still under litigation for more than 25 years!
Anna Hazare is not alone in this cause! Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more are actively involved. Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan (film-actor) is supporting his cause.
What can we do?
Spread this message through emails, Social-networking sites and step-up the tempo!
Apr 5, 2011
"Pink Bat" - Michael McMillan
"Pink Bat Thinking: can help you turn problems into solutions."
Based on a story of finding a new use for a broken plastic baseball bat, author Michael McMillan can help change your perception, from viewing issues as problems to unseen solutions just waiting to be found.
http://www.pinkbatmovie.com/
Based on a story of finding a new use for a broken plastic baseball bat, author Michael McMillan can help change your perception, from viewing issues as problems to unseen solutions just waiting to be found.
http://www.pinkbatmovie.com/
Mar 25, 2011
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Mar 17, 2011
A Life That Counts >>>
A LIFE THAT COUNTS is a handbook for your success. With real tools that you can implement in your own life and real-life examples from Olympic and World champions, to inspire and help you to be all you can be. It is like the Winners Bible for 2011 !
Unlike many books which tell you what success is, A LIFE THAT COUNTS reveals how-to make it happen.
In it, two-time Olympian Jeremy Rolleston reveals the step-by-step processes, strategies, psychology and techniques used by Olympic and World champions. It also includes contributions from these ten very famous and high-achieving Australians – their stories, insights, secrets and examples.
Readers will come away from this book with an exciting vision of their potential, along with the confidence, knowledge and tools they need to successfully follow their dreams and live a magnificent, fulfilled and purposeful life.
Click here for more info ...
Mar 7, 2011
Would You Agree???
I believe that we were all sent here for a reason
and that we all have significance in the world.
I genuinely feel that we are all blessed with unique gifts. The expression of our gifts contributes to a cause greater than ourselves.
Would you agree?
and that we all have significance in the world.
I genuinely feel that we are all blessed with unique gifts. The expression of our gifts contributes to a cause greater than ourselves.
Would you agree?
Mar 5, 2011
Have You LAUGHED Yet, Today???
"An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?" ___ Michel De Saint-Pierre
SMILE... SMILE... SMILE...
Productivity increases with happiness. Produce some now.
Enthusiam >>>
A State of Mind that inspires and arouses a person to action!
It is contagious and affects not only the enthused, but also everyone with whom he or she comes in contact.
It is vital moving force, like gasoline to an engine!
If you mix enthusiasm with your work, you will become a powerful influence on others,
AND your work will never become difficult or monotonous!
It is contagious and affects not only the enthused, but also everyone with whom he or she comes in contact.
It is vital moving force, like gasoline to an engine!
If you mix enthusiasm with your work, you will become a powerful influence on others,
AND your work will never become difficult or monotonous!
Mar 1, 2011
Feel Good >>>
Do you feel good, AT LEAST once or twice a day!?!
(WoW [words of wisdom] ... now to put it into PRACTICE!)
Acknowledge and preferably write it down!
We are often good at blaming ourselves and others for not living up to our expectations of perfection! And, we focus on weaknesses
- ours and others. We expend energies on the negative - when we look for things to be grateful about, we elevate our thoughts
and expectations to generate more of the same.
One way to magnify our strengths (as well as those of others) is to acknowledge ourselves (and others) for at least one thing done well daily.
and expectations to generate more of the same.
One way to magnify our strengths (as well as those of others) is to acknowledge ourselves (and others) for at least one thing done well daily.
Let us train ourselves to look for what may be missing, that if put into place, would bring about results we desire.
(WoW [words of wisdom] ... now to put it into PRACTICE!)
Feb 18, 2011
Opportunity > Danger >
"Wherever there is danger, there lurks opportunity;
whenever there is opportunity, there lurks danger.
The two are inseparable. They go together."
~ Earl Nightingale
Focus on Tasks that give you much satisfaction
(since rewards are in-sync with your wants)!
Use Time wisely - identify unimportant activities and discard them.
Spend time on those that "pay-off"!
Perform To Your Full Potential - Choose Success over Failure.
whenever there is opportunity, there lurks danger.
The two are inseparable. They go together."
~ Earl Nightingale
Focus on Tasks that give you much satisfaction
(since rewards are in-sync with your wants)!
Use Time wisely - identify unimportant activities and discard them.
Spend time on those that "pay-off"!
Perform To Your Full Potential - Choose Success over Failure.
Eliminate NEGATIVES ... focus on your POSITIVES.
Feb 13, 2011
Goals ...
Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must
fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other
route to success. Stephen A. Brennan
The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies
in having no goals to reach. Benjamin Mays
Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set
sail with no destination. Fitzhugh Dodson
You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short
term failures. Charles C. Noble
Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching
out and striving for his goals. Aristotle
fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other
route to success. Stephen A. Brennan
The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies
in having no goals to reach. Benjamin Mays
Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set
sail with no destination. Fitzhugh Dodson
You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short
term failures. Charles C. Noble
Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching
out and striving for his goals. Aristotle
Feb 7, 2011
You Will Never Grow Old ... While ...
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less grey hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ..... I will.
I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old.
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning grey, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think.. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART,
ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!
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