How to Live and Enjoy the Present Moment

Dear Readers,

 

Greetings of the day!

 

All of you know that we convince ourselves that life will be better once we finish our education, get a job or settle in business,  are married, have a baby, then another. After fulfilling all these wishes, we get frustrated because our children are not old enough and that all will be well when they are older. Then we are frustrated because they reach adolescence and we must deal with them.

Thereafter, we convince ourselves that surely we will be happier when they grow out of the teen years.

 

We tell ourselves that our life will be better when our spouse gets his/her act together, when we have a good house, nice car, when we can take a vacation, when we finally retire.

 

Let me tell you the truth that there is no better time to be happy than right now.

 

If not, then when?

 

You all know that your life is always full of challenges. It is better to admit as much and to decide to be happy in spite of it all. For the longest time, it seemed that life, the REAL LIFE was about to start. But there was always some obstacle along the way, an ordeal to get through, some work to be finished, some time to be given, a bill to be paid. Then life would start.

 

I finally came to understand that those obstacles were life, but how many of us faced these challenges/obstacles with happiness?

 

This point of view helped me to see that there is not any road to happiness.

 

Finally, I came to know that Happiness Is the road to live a real life.

 

My suggestion, therefore, to you would be enjoy every moment.

 

Stop waiting for school to end, for a return to school, to lose ten Dollars, to gain ten Dollars, for work to begin, to get married, for Friday evening, for Sunday morning, waiting for a new car, for your mortgage to be paid off, for spring, for summer, for fall, for winter, for the first or the fifteenth of the month, for your song to be played on the radio, to die, to be reborn… before deciding to be happy.

 

Please remember that Happiness is a voyage, not a destination.

 

There is no better time to be happy than… Now And The Present!

As you know that the Past Is History, Future Is Mystery and Present Is Gift.


With Best Wishes and Blessings,


Vinod Khurana
heavenlyblessings@suvik.ae
00971 55 714 9983

Children Love Nature

Children Love Nature

Dear Readers,

Greetings of the day!

Please go through the most entertaining message full of expressions, by a child of just 18 months, to love nature and GO GREEN.

Children Love Nature

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aVHfknAEqo

This short documentary is about the expressions of a child of 18 months old to show how the children love nature and gives a message to go green.

With best wishes,

Vinod Khurana
+971 557149983
heavenlyblessings@suvik.ae.

"Love Thy Neighbours" Explained Again

Dear Readers,

 

Greetings of the day!

 

"Love Thy Neighbours" is a well known sentence to every body. Being a human being it is utmost need that we help each other and especially those, who in dire needs. Ignoring difficulties of others, sometime lends every body in difficulty. Let me narrate a story of a mouse, chicken, pig and cow, which all were staying together in a house of a farmer.

 

One day, the mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" the mouse wondered. He was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning: "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!"

 

Chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said to scared mouse "I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me. I cannot be bothered by it." Chicken went on its normal routine.

 

Helpless mouse turned to the pig and told him "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The pig heard, but said "I am so very sorry, but there is nothing I can do about it but pray. Be assured you are in my prayers." It went on enjoying its feed.

 

Now, the poor mouse turned to the cow for help and said "There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!" The cow said "I'm sorry for you, but it's not my burden." Cow slipped to the pond and enjoyed the cold water.

 

Finally, the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected, to face the farmer's mousetrap alone and started making plans.

 

In the night a sound was heard throughout the house – like the sound of a mousetrap catching its prey. The farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught. Due to darkness, she could not see, it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer's wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital and she returned home with a fever.

 

Neighbours advised him to treat his wife's fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient. But his wife's sickness continued, so friends and neighbours came to sit with her around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig. The farmer's wife did not get well; she died. So many people came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat for all of them.

 

The poor mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall with great sadness. The next time you hear someone is facing a problem and think it doesn't concern you, remember: "when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk. We are all involved in this journey called life. We must keep an eye out for one another and make an extra effort to encourage one another. Each of us is a vital thread in another person's tapestry."

 

Learn the true meaning of "Love Thy Neighbours". But how many of us know who are our neighbours?

 

With Best Wishes,

 

Vinod Khurana

00971 55 7149983

heavenlyblessings@suvik.ae

 

Amazing Facts About India: We should Feel Proud To Be An Indian

Dear Readers,

 

Greetings of the day!

 

One of my Facebook friends has posted and I feel proud in sharing with my readers.

India is the world's largest, oldest, continuous civilization.
India never invaded any country in her last 10000 years of history.
India is the world's largest democracy.

Varanasi, also known as Benares, was called "the ancient city" when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C.E, and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today.

India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta.

The World's first university was established in Takshashila in 700BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century BC was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

Sanskrit is the mother of all the European languages. Sanskrit is the most suitable language for computer software - a report in Forbes magazine, July 1987.

Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans. Charaka, the father of medicine consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago. Today Ayurveda is fast regaining its rightful place in our civilization.

Although modern images of India often show poverty and lack of development, India was the richest country on earth until the time of British invasion in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus was attracted by India's wealth.

The art of Navigation was born in the river Sindhu 6000 years ago. The very word Navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. The word navy is also derived from Sanskrit 'Nou'.

Bhaskaracharya calculated the time taken by the earth to orbit the sun hundreds of years before the astronomer Smart. Time taken by earth to orbit the sun: (5th century) 365.258756484 days.

The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana, and he explained the concept of what is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century long before the European mathematicians.

Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India. Quadratic equations were by Sridharacharya in the 11th century. The largest numbers the Greeks and the Romans used were 106 whereas Hindus used numbers as big as 10**53(10 to the power of 53) with specific names as early as 5000 BCE during the Vedic period. Even today, the largest used number is Tera 10**12(10 to the power of 12).

IEEE has proved what has been a century old suspicion in the world scientific community that the pioneer of wireless communication was Prof. Jagdish Bose and not Marconi.

The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built in Saurashtra.

According to Saka King Rudradaman I of 150 CE a beautiful lake called Sudarshana was constructed on the hills of Raivataka during Chandragupta Maurya's time.

Chess (Shataranja or AshtaPada) was invented in India.

Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted complicated surgeries like cesareans, cataract, artificial limbs, fractures, urinary stones and even plastic surgery and brain surgery. Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India. Over 125 surgical equipment were used. Deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, etiology, embryology, digestion, metabolism, genetics and immunity is also found in many texts.

When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization).

The four religions born in India, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, are followed by 25% of the world's population.
The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC.

India is one of the few countries in the World, which gained independence without violence.

India has the second largest pool of Scientists and Engineers in the World.

India is the largest English speaking nation in the world.

India is the only country other than US and Japan, to have built a super computer indigenously.

Famous Quotes on India (by non-Indians)

Albert Einstein said: We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.

Mark Twain said: India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.

French scholar Romain Rolland said: If there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man began the dream of existence, it is India.

Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to USA said: India conquered and dominated China culturally for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across her border.

 

May the blissful joy be with you at all times,

 

Vinod Khurana

+971 557149983

heavenlyblessings@suvik.ae

 

How to be Happy Day-by-Day

Dear Readers,

Greetings of the day!

Everyone wants that every day in his life should bring him happiness. If you're not living each day in a way that brings you happiness, then take a look at following tips below, follow them and brighten up your daily routine: -

Thanks Giving:

Every morning take the time to list 10 things you're grateful for. You've heard it 1000 times before. And there's a reason for that. What we focus on expands. When we focus on what we have, we feel good. And we start looking for more things to appreciate. And we find more things. And we feel even better. When you make your list, and as you go about your day, try to include things you take for granted -- like being able to see, the car starting, running water, heat, having a bed, your child's creative mind. Say “Thank You” to everyone, who comes to you, irrespective of his status or role in your life.

Self-Inspiring:

If there is negativity out there in the world, you need to face it bravely. It's key to seek out the beauty and inspiration we want in our life. To consciously create our own sense of well-being; below are a few ways to inspire yourself:

• Spend just 10 minutes in the morning playing music, reading or writing poetry, laughing with your children, dancing, reading good fiction, or walking out in nature.

• Pay attention to messages you are hearing inside or outside of your head. Consciously turn your attention elsewhere when something negative crops up. Do this over and over and over. Feed yourself inspirational audio rather than the news.

·      Spend minimum of 10 minutes daily for prayers.

Self-Energizing and Revitalizing:

There's no separation between our bodies and our emotional states. Make it key to be healthy. Eat well, sleep well, and exercise. Seek ways to feel energetic. Energy=joy. Here are a few:

• Play music you love and dance for three minutes.

• Do ten minutes of yoga.

• Take a 10-min walk and look at the sky.

• Deliberately drink Amazing Grass vs coffee at the afternoon low.

• Add a vegetable or leafy green to your lunch or dinner.

Creation of extraordinary Moments:

Consciously choose to make someone feel great or to create a beautiful moment for yourself.

• Send a thank you note to the everyone, he may be a clerk at the municipality, any office, an author, a teacher, etc.

• Look someone in the eyes.

• Deliberately compliment someone.

• Give someone a flower -- even a stranger.

• Start a conversation or share a laugh with a stranger.

• Creative, conscious gift giving.

• Write three things you love about someone and mail them.

Seeking an Adventure

One simple joy that we often forget about occurs when we break out of our rut and challenge ourselves, even in the smallest of ways. I have a coaching client who told me one day that he was dedicated to doing something differently every day for a week. Driving a different route, going someplace new for lunch, wearing clothes he didn't normally wear. Try the following: -

• Sign up for a new class.

• Pick up a book about something brand new.

• Meet someone new.

• At lunch today, take your lunch and sit somewhere brand new.

• Use a coffee mug you never use.

• Wear something you don't normally wear.

• Speak your mind in a new way.

Elevating the Ordinary:

Buddha said, "If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change." Often what creates a real feeling of joy is simply that we are present to life. Try it, right now. You should stop reading. In the next two minutes, breathe deeply and focus on something in front of you. Really see it. Imagine this is the first time you are seeing this object or person. What happens? Record your experience and go on repeating this daily for two minutes only and see the changes it brings to you.

Celebrations:

At the end of the day, spend just 5 or 10 minutes making a list of everything that went right. What did you do that made someone smile? What electronics didn't break? Were you able to walk/see/think? Did you have a connection with your spouse or child? Did you make someone feel great or create an extraordinary moment for them? Don't let these things go unnoticed. Celebrate yourself and your life. You want more joy in your life? Celebrate the joy you do have. Celebrate the amazing person you already are. It is truly said, "Those who seek beauty are sure to find it." When you find it, celebrate it! Celebrations are the best way for getting happiness.

 

By following the above simple methods, May the Almighty fill your life with joy!

With Best wishes,

Vinod Khurana

00971 55 714 9983

heavenlyblessings@suvik.ae

Jashn e Azadi Grand Mela 2013: A Peace Initiative: 16th August 2013 and 17th August 2013

Dear Readers,

 

Greetings of the day!

As you are aware, that in the Asian history of 66 years, it has never happened that the people of India and Pakistan have celebrated their Independence Day viz. 14^th August for Pakistan and 15^th August for India under one roof, anywhere across the globe. We had taken this initiative to bring two communities at one place and allow them to celebrate this great event with fun, fair and entertainment. On the occasion of Indian and Pakistani Independence Day, we were going to organize Jashn e Azadi Grand Mela 2013 for communities of both of these countries on 16^th and 17^th August 2013. The event, consisting of funfair and concert by Artists from India and Pakistan, would have taken place in Al Nasr Leisureland, Oud Metha, situated in the heart of Dubai. We were sure that this peace initiative started from Dubai, UAE would go a long way and become a catalyst of Peace between two nations and prove a landmark in the coming International History.

 We are thankful to our various well-wishers and lovers of peace who have given us unexpected support and response for the event, which is much beyond our imagination.

 However, due to certain vested interests, who do not want peace between two nations, the pressure started to mount to stop this peace initiative. To scuttle our planned and widely publicized peace initiative in the form of combined Jashn e Azadi Mela 2013, even some of the Groups have gone to the extent of holding separate events of same nature with individual country names to create the chaos.  

After carefully reviewing the situation in the name of peace and with a heavy heart, we announce postponement of this peace initiative till next year.

We assure all the peace lovers that our efforts will nevertheless continue to bring peace amongst both the nations and would celebrate Jashn e Azadi in the coming years with the same motto and with more vigour.