Always take time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day.
Be aware of your own stress meter: Know when to step back and cool down.
Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else.
Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals.
Eat lots of fresh fruit, veggies, bread and water; give your body the best for it to perform at its best.
Forgive others, don't hold grudges and be tolerant -- not everyone is as capable as you.
Gain perspective on things, how important is the issue?
Hugs, kisses and laughter: Have fun and don't be afraid to share your feelings with others.
Identify stressors and plan to deal with them better next time.
Judge your own performance realistically; don't set goals out of your own reach.
Keep a positive attitude, your outlook will influence outcomes and the way others treat you.
Limit alcohol, drugs and other stimulants, they affect your perception and behavior.
Manage money well, seek advice and save at least 10 per cent of what you earn.
No is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty.
Outdoor activities by you, or with friends and family, can be a great way to relax.
Play your favorite music rather than watching television.
Quit smoking: It is stressing your body daily, not to mention killing you too.
Relationships: Nurture and enjoy them, learn to listen more and talk less.
Sleep well, with a firm mattress and a supportive pillow; doesn’t overheat you and allow plenty of ventilation.
Treat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out, and the movies: Moderation is the key.
Understand things from the other person's point of view.
Verify information from the source before exploding.
Worry less; it really does not get things completed better or quicker.
Xpress: Make a regular retreat to your favorite space, make holidays part of your yearly plan and budget.
Yearly goal setting: Plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career, relationships, etc.
Zest for life: Each day is a gift, smile and be thankful that you are a part of the bigger picture.
Friday, April 15, 2011
6 Foods That Control Cholesterol
For many of us, trying to keep our blood-cholesterol levels in check is a daily challenge. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, more than 65 million Americans struggle with high blood cholesterol, which puts them at risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack.
While many people take medication to lower high cholesterol levels, eating particular foods certainly has a place in the effort. For example, a preliminary study presented at a recent medical conference showed evidence that eating an apple or two a day helps lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and levels of disease markers for artery health.
Experts believe that the apple’s pectin, a soluble fiber that inhibits cholesterol absorption, may account for the fruit’s heart-healthy benefits. So enjoy an apple and some of these other cholesterol-lowering foods.
1. OatmealLike apples, oatmeal also contains soluble fiber, that substance that reduces the absorption of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol into our bloodstream. The evidence for this is so strong that the Food and Drug Administration has given oatmeal “health claim” status for cholesterol management. According to MayoClinic.com, 5 to 10 grams or more a day of soluble fiber cuts total and LDL cholesterol. One-half cup of whole-grain oatmeal contains 4 grams of dietary fiber. For even more fiber, mix in bananas, dried cranberries, or raisins.
2. Pomegranate juice
Pomegranate juice contains a higher level of antioxidants than most fruit juices, and those compounds are believed to be heart healthy, playing a role in the reduction of LDL cholesterol, according to MayoClinic.com. While it’s not certain that drinking pomegranate juice actually lowers cholesterol, it could inhibit its buildup in arteries. Before drinking pomegranate juice regularly, check with your physician. It may interfere with certain medications, including those that lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, the website advises.
3. Avocado
Avocados have beta-sitosterol, a natural plant sterol. Plant sterols and stanols are LDL cholesterol-lowering substances contained in the cell membranes of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, seeds, and grains. Like soluble fiber, they work by blocking the absorption of LDL cholesterol into the bloodstream.
Avocados also contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which also reduce levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood. The American Heart Association recommends that 25 to 35 percent of our daily calories come from fats, most of which should be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, rather than saturated or trans fats. Olive oil is another good source of monounsaturated fat.
4. Spread for your breadFoods like orange juice, yogurt drinks, and buttery spreads are now fortified with plant sterols and stanols, those LDL cholesterol-lowering substances. Like oatmeal, they’ve been granted “health claim” status for managing cholesterol. Foods with added sterols and stanols help cut LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent, reports MayoClinic.com. For that you need to consume at least 2 grams a day or the equivalent of two 8-ounce glasses of fortified orange juice.
And while these other foods contain them, health experts say getting them from whole foods is best.
5. Fish With Good Fat
Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish reduce levels of triglycerides (a blood fat) and slow down the growth of plaque in artery walls, according to the American Heart Association. Omega-3 fatty acids also lower the risk of abnormal heartbeats, which can lead to sudden death.
The AHA recommends eating two servings of fish a week. Fish containing the most omega-3s are: salmon, mackerel, albacore tuna (fresh and canned), herring, sardines, halibut, and lake trout. Canola oil and ground flaxseed also contain omega-3s. For a heart-healthy Salmon with Cilantro Pesto recipe from the AHA,
6. Apricot-almond comboSnacking on dried apricots and raw almonds is a tasty way to stop LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and building up on artery walls, which occurs when LDL reacts to free radicals, according to ivillage.com. Researchers reporting in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry said the phytochemicals in almonds reduce LDL oxidation when they are combined with vitamins E and C, which are plentiful in apricots, says ivillage.com.
In addition to almonds, eating other nuts including walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and peanuts help reduce your risk of heart disease. Eating 1.5 ounces a day — about a handful — offers benefit.
While many people take medication to lower high cholesterol levels, eating particular foods certainly has a place in the effort. For example, a preliminary study presented at a recent medical conference showed evidence that eating an apple or two a day helps lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and levels of disease markers for artery health.
Experts believe that the apple’s pectin, a soluble fiber that inhibits cholesterol absorption, may account for the fruit’s heart-healthy benefits. So enjoy an apple and some of these other cholesterol-lowering foods.
1. OatmealLike apples, oatmeal also contains soluble fiber, that substance that reduces the absorption of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol into our bloodstream. The evidence for this is so strong that the Food and Drug Administration has given oatmeal “health claim” status for cholesterol management. According to MayoClinic.com, 5 to 10 grams or more a day of soluble fiber cuts total and LDL cholesterol. One-half cup of whole-grain oatmeal contains 4 grams of dietary fiber. For even more fiber, mix in bananas, dried cranberries, or raisins.
2. Pomegranate juice
Pomegranate juice contains a higher level of antioxidants than most fruit juices, and those compounds are believed to be heart healthy, playing a role in the reduction of LDL cholesterol, according to MayoClinic.com. While it’s not certain that drinking pomegranate juice actually lowers cholesterol, it could inhibit its buildup in arteries. Before drinking pomegranate juice regularly, check with your physician. It may interfere with certain medications, including those that lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, the website advises.
3. Avocado
Avocados have beta-sitosterol, a natural plant sterol. Plant sterols and stanols are LDL cholesterol-lowering substances contained in the cell membranes of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, seeds, and grains. Like soluble fiber, they work by blocking the absorption of LDL cholesterol into the bloodstream.
Avocados also contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which also reduce levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood. The American Heart Association recommends that 25 to 35 percent of our daily calories come from fats, most of which should be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, rather than saturated or trans fats. Olive oil is another good source of monounsaturated fat.
4. Spread for your breadFoods like orange juice, yogurt drinks, and buttery spreads are now fortified with plant sterols and stanols, those LDL cholesterol-lowering substances. Like oatmeal, they’ve been granted “health claim” status for managing cholesterol. Foods with added sterols and stanols help cut LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent, reports MayoClinic.com. For that you need to consume at least 2 grams a day or the equivalent of two 8-ounce glasses of fortified orange juice.
And while these other foods contain them, health experts say getting them from whole foods is best.
5. Fish With Good Fat
Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish reduce levels of triglycerides (a blood fat) and slow down the growth of plaque in artery walls, according to the American Heart Association. Omega-3 fatty acids also lower the risk of abnormal heartbeats, which can lead to sudden death.
The AHA recommends eating two servings of fish a week. Fish containing the most omega-3s are: salmon, mackerel, albacore tuna (fresh and canned), herring, sardines, halibut, and lake trout. Canola oil and ground flaxseed also contain omega-3s. For a heart-healthy Salmon with Cilantro Pesto recipe from the AHA,
6. Apricot-almond comboSnacking on dried apricots and raw almonds is a tasty way to stop LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and building up on artery walls, which occurs when LDL reacts to free radicals, according to ivillage.com. Researchers reporting in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry said the phytochemicals in almonds reduce LDL oxidation when they are combined with vitamins E and C, which are plentiful in apricots, says ivillage.com.
In addition to almonds, eating other nuts including walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and peanuts help reduce your risk of heart disease. Eating 1.5 ounces a day — about a handful — offers benefit.
6 Foods That Control Cholesterol
For many of us, trying to keep our blood-cholesterol levels in check is a daily challenge. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, more than 65 million Americans struggle with high blood cholesterol, which puts them at risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack.
While many people take medication to lower high cholesterol levels, eating particular foods certainly has a place in the effort. For example, a preliminary study presented at a recent medical conference showed evidence that eating an apple or two a day helps lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and levels of disease markers for artery health.
Experts believe that the apple’s pectin, a soluble fiber that inhibits cholesterol absorption, may account for the fruit’s heart-healthy benefits. So enjoy an apple and some of these other cholesterol-lowering foods.
1. OatmealLike apples, oatmeal also contains soluble fiber, that substance that reduces the absorption of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol into our bloodstream. The evidence for this is so strong that the Food and Drug Administration has given oatmeal “health claim” status for cholesterol management. According to MayoClinic.com, 5 to 10 grams or more a day of soluble fiber cuts total and LDL cholesterol. One-half cup of whole-grain oatmeal contains 4 grams of dietary fiber. For even more fiber, mix in bananas, dried cranberries, or raisins.
2. Pomegranate juice
Pomegranate juice contains a higher level of antioxidants than most fruit juices, and those compounds are believed to be heart healthy, playing a role in the reduction of LDL cholesterol, according to MayoClinic.com. While it’s not certain that drinking pomegranate juice actually lowers cholesterol, it could inhibit its buildup in arteries. Before drinking pomegranate juice regularly, check with your physician. It may interfere with certain medications, including those that lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, the website advises.
3. Avocado
Avocados have beta-sitosterol, a natural plant sterol. Plant sterols and stanols are LDL cholesterol-lowering substances contained in the cell membranes of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, seeds, and grains. Like soluble fiber, they work by blocking the absorption of LDL cholesterol into the bloodstream.
Avocados also contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which also reduce levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood. The American Heart Association recommends that 25 to 35 percent of our daily calories come from fats, most of which should be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, rather than saturated or trans fats. Olive oil is another good source of monounsaturated fat.
4. Spread for your breadFoods like orange juice, yogurt drinks, and buttery spreads are now fortified with plant sterols and stanols, those LDL cholesterol-lowering substances. Like oatmeal, they’ve been granted “health claim” status for managing cholesterol. Foods with added sterols and stanols help cut LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent, reports MayoClinic.com. For that you need to consume at least 2 grams a day or the equivalent of two 8-ounce glasses of fortified orange juice.
And while these other foods contain them, health experts say getting them from whole foods is best.
5. Fish With Good Fat
Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish reduce levels of triglycerides (a blood fat) and slow down the growth of plaque in artery walls, according to the American Heart Association. Omega-3 fatty acids also lower the risk of abnormal heartbeats, which can lead to sudden death.
The AHA recommends eating two servings of fish a week. Fish containing the most omega-3s are: salmon, mackerel, albacore tuna (fresh and canned), herring, sardines, halibut, and lake trout. Canola oil and ground flaxseed also contain omega-3s. For a heart-healthy Salmon with Cilantro Pesto recipe from the AHA,
6. Apricot-almond comboSnacking on dried apricots and raw almonds is a tasty way to stop LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and building up on artery walls, which occurs when LDL reacts to free radicals, according to ivillage.com. Researchers reporting in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry said the phytochemicals in almonds reduce LDL oxidation when they are combined with vitamins E and C, which are plentiful in apricots, says ivillage.com.
In addition to almonds, eating other nuts including walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and peanuts help reduce your risk of heart disease. Eating 1.5 ounces a day — about a handful — offers benefit.
While many people take medication to lower high cholesterol levels, eating particular foods certainly has a place in the effort. For example, a preliminary study presented at a recent medical conference showed evidence that eating an apple or two a day helps lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and levels of disease markers for artery health.
Experts believe that the apple’s pectin, a soluble fiber that inhibits cholesterol absorption, may account for the fruit’s heart-healthy benefits. So enjoy an apple and some of these other cholesterol-lowering foods.
1. OatmealLike apples, oatmeal also contains soluble fiber, that substance that reduces the absorption of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol into our bloodstream. The evidence for this is so strong that the Food and Drug Administration has given oatmeal “health claim” status for cholesterol management. According to MayoClinic.com, 5 to 10 grams or more a day of soluble fiber cuts total and LDL cholesterol. One-half cup of whole-grain oatmeal contains 4 grams of dietary fiber. For even more fiber, mix in bananas, dried cranberries, or raisins.
2. Pomegranate juice
Pomegranate juice contains a higher level of antioxidants than most fruit juices, and those compounds are believed to be heart healthy, playing a role in the reduction of LDL cholesterol, according to MayoClinic.com. While it’s not certain that drinking pomegranate juice actually lowers cholesterol, it could inhibit its buildup in arteries. Before drinking pomegranate juice regularly, check with your physician. It may interfere with certain medications, including those that lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, the website advises.
3. Avocado
Avocados have beta-sitosterol, a natural plant sterol. Plant sterols and stanols are LDL cholesterol-lowering substances contained in the cell membranes of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, seeds, and grains. Like soluble fiber, they work by blocking the absorption of LDL cholesterol into the bloodstream.
Avocados also contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which also reduce levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood. The American Heart Association recommends that 25 to 35 percent of our daily calories come from fats, most of which should be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, rather than saturated or trans fats. Olive oil is another good source of monounsaturated fat.
4. Spread for your breadFoods like orange juice, yogurt drinks, and buttery spreads are now fortified with plant sterols and stanols, those LDL cholesterol-lowering substances. Like oatmeal, they’ve been granted “health claim” status for managing cholesterol. Foods with added sterols and stanols help cut LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent, reports MayoClinic.com. For that you need to consume at least 2 grams a day or the equivalent of two 8-ounce glasses of fortified orange juice.
And while these other foods contain them, health experts say getting them from whole foods is best.
5. Fish With Good Fat
Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish reduce levels of triglycerides (a blood fat) and slow down the growth of plaque in artery walls, according to the American Heart Association. Omega-3 fatty acids also lower the risk of abnormal heartbeats, which can lead to sudden death.
The AHA recommends eating two servings of fish a week. Fish containing the most omega-3s are: salmon, mackerel, albacore tuna (fresh and canned), herring, sardines, halibut, and lake trout. Canola oil and ground flaxseed also contain omega-3s. For a heart-healthy Salmon with Cilantro Pesto recipe from the AHA,
6. Apricot-almond comboSnacking on dried apricots and raw almonds is a tasty way to stop LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and building up on artery walls, which occurs when LDL reacts to free radicals, according to ivillage.com. Researchers reporting in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry said the phytochemicals in almonds reduce LDL oxidation when they are combined with vitamins E and C, which are plentiful in apricots, says ivillage.com.
In addition to almonds, eating other nuts including walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and peanuts help reduce your risk of heart disease. Eating 1.5 ounces a day — about a handful — offers benefit.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Great reading of Lay man's language 10 commandments!
Some has written these beautiful words. You must read & try to understand the deep meaning of it. You must follow in your life all the time -
1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "Steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.
2} So why is a car WINDSHIELD so large and the rear view mirror so small? Becuase our past is not important as our FUTURE. So look ahead and move on.
3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes year to write.
4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, do not worry, they can't last long eithert.
5] Old friends are Gold! New friends are Diamond! If you get a diamond, do n't forget the Gold! Because to hold a diamond, you always need a base of Gold.
6] Often we loose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, " Relax, sweetheart, it is just a bend, not the End.
7] When God solves your problems, you have faith in His abilities, when God does not solve your problems, HE has faith in your abilities.
8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than loosing eye sight?" He replied : "Yes, loosing your vision".
9] When you prey for others, God listen to you and bless them and some times, when you are safe and happy, remember that some one has prayed for you.
10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE.
If you really enjoy this, please pass to others. It may brighten someone's day. THANKS 2 ALMIGHTY.
1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a "Steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.
2} So why is a car WINDSHIELD so large and the rear view mirror so small? Becuase our past is not important as our FUTURE. So look ahead and move on.
3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes year to write.
4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong, do not worry, they can't last long eithert.
5] Old friends are Gold! New friends are Diamond! If you get a diamond, do n't forget the Gold! Because to hold a diamond, you always need a base of Gold.
6] Often we loose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, " Relax, sweetheart, it is just a bend, not the End.
7] When God solves your problems, you have faith in His abilities, when God does not solve your problems, HE has faith in your abilities.
8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than loosing eye sight?" He replied : "Yes, loosing your vision".
9] When you prey for others, God listen to you and bless them and some times, when you are safe and happy, remember that some one has prayed for you.
10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE.
If you really enjoy this, please pass to others. It may brighten someone's day. THANKS 2 ALMIGHTY.
Friday, April 1, 2011
FASCINATING FACTS
Your voice is as distinctive as your fingerprints. No one else in the world has the same voice as yours.
A fat person, as compared to a skinny person, has lesser chance for drowning since the fat cells have tiny pockets of air in them and can therefore help to keep the person afloat.
According to science of body language, if an individual shifts while talking, it means he disagrees or wants to change sides.
As many as 900 pencils can be made with the amount of carbon present in our body.
The nail on your middle finger grows fastest. Your thumb nail is the slowest to grow.
A yawn may be telling you that your body needs more oxygen.
Only one person in 2 billion will live to be 116 years or older.
We lose the equivalent of a pint or more of water every day just breathing.
The thyroid bone in your throat is the only bone in the body that is not attached to another bone.
Children of busmen tribe living in the central parts of South Africa can follow the track of their own mother’s feet without any confusion.
The skin is the largest organ of the body and weighs twice as much as the brain.
It is physically impossible to lick your elbow.
A fat person, as compared to a skinny person, has lesser chance for drowning since the fat cells have tiny pockets of air in them and can therefore help to keep the person afloat.
According to science of body language, if an individual shifts while talking, it means he disagrees or wants to change sides.
As many as 900 pencils can be made with the amount of carbon present in our body.
The nail on your middle finger grows fastest. Your thumb nail is the slowest to grow.
A yawn may be telling you that your body needs more oxygen.
Only one person in 2 billion will live to be 116 years or older.
We lose the equivalent of a pint or more of water every day just breathing.
The thyroid bone in your throat is the only bone in the body that is not attached to another bone.
Children of busmen tribe living in the central parts of South Africa can follow the track of their own mother’s feet without any confusion.
The skin is the largest organ of the body and weighs twice as much as the brain.
It is physically impossible to lick your elbow.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Laughter, Music May Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says-By Admin-(BusinessWeek)
— Laughter and music not only lift the mood, they might also drop blood pressure among middle-aged adults, a new study suggests.
Japanese researchers divided 79 adults, aged 40 to 74, into three groups, studying the effects of one-hour music sessions every two weeks on one group, laughter sessions on another group, and no intervention for the remaining participants (the control group).
Blood pressure readings taken immediately after the sessions were 6 mm Hg lower in the music group and 7 mm Hg lower among the laughter participants compared to measurements taken just prior to the sessions, the study authors said.
Improvements in blood pressure were still seen three months later, according to the results.
No change in blood pressure was recorded among participants who received neither intervention.
“The [participants'] cortisol level, a stress marker, decreased just after the intervention sessions,” said lead author Eri Eguchi, a public health researcher at Osaka University’s Graduate School of Medicine in Japan. “We think this is one of the explanations for the physiological processes.”
Japanese researchers divided 79 adults, aged 40 to 74, into three groups, studying the effects of one-hour music sessions every two weeks on one group, laughter sessions on another group, and no intervention for the remaining participants (the control group).
Blood pressure readings taken immediately after the sessions were 6 mm Hg lower in the music group and 7 mm Hg lower among the laughter participants compared to measurements taken just prior to the sessions, the study authors said.
Improvements in blood pressure were still seen three months later, according to the results.
No change in blood pressure was recorded among participants who received neither intervention.
“The [participants'] cortisol level, a stress marker, decreased just after the intervention sessions,” said lead author Eri Eguchi, a public health researcher at Osaka University’s Graduate School of Medicine in Japan. “We think this is one of the explanations for the physiological processes.”
LETTER FROM GOD
Sweet Child…..
As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday – but I noticed you were too busy trying to find the right outfit to put on and wear to work.
I waited again. When you ran around the house getting ready, there were a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip.
I watched as you went to work and waited patiently all day long. With all your activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me. I noticed that before lunch you looked around, may be you felt embarrassed to talk to me, that is why you didn’t bow your head. You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate but you didn’t. That is okay.
There is still more time left and I had hoped that you would talk to me, yet you went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done you turned on the TV, I don’t know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it – thinking about anything – just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal but again you didn’t talk to me.
Bedtime – I guess you felt too tired – After you said goodnight to your family you fell into bed and went to sleep in no time. That’s okay; you may not realize that I am always there for you. I’ve got patience, more than you will ever know. I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.
I love you so much that I wait every day for a nod, prayer or thought or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one – sided conversation. Well, you are getting up again and once again I will wait with nothing but love for you hoping that today you will give me some time.
Have a nice day!
Your Eternal Father & Friend……. GOD.
(Courtesy --- Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Iswariya Vishwa Vidyalaya)
As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday – but I noticed you were too busy trying to find the right outfit to put on and wear to work.
I waited again. When you ran around the house getting ready, there were a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were busy. At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip.
I watched as you went to work and waited patiently all day long. With all your activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me. I noticed that before lunch you looked around, may be you felt embarrassed to talk to me, that is why you didn’t bow your head. You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate but you didn’t. That is okay.
There is still more time left and I had hoped that you would talk to me, yet you went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done you turned on the TV, I don’t know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it – thinking about anything – just enjoying the show. I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal but again you didn’t talk to me.
Bedtime – I guess you felt too tired – After you said goodnight to your family you fell into bed and went to sleep in no time. That’s okay; you may not realize that I am always there for you. I’ve got patience, more than you will ever know. I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.
I love you so much that I wait every day for a nod, prayer or thought or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one – sided conversation. Well, you are getting up again and once again I will wait with nothing but love for you hoping that today you will give me some time.
Have a nice day!
Your Eternal Father & Friend……. GOD.
(Courtesy --- Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Iswariya Vishwa Vidyalaya)
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