Tears

A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?" "Because I'm a woman," she told him.

"I don't understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will."

Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?"

"All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.

The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry.

Finally he put in a call to God. When God got on the phone, he asked,

"God, why do women cry so easily?"

God said, "When I made the woman she had to be special.

I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort.

I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.

I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.

I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly.

I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.

I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed."

"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart the place where love resides."

Give

A very poor man lived with his wife.

One day, his wife, who had very long hair asked him to buy her a comb for her hair to grow well and to be well-groomed.

The man felt very sorry and said no. He explained that he did not even have enough money to fix the strap of his watch he had just broken.

She did not insist on her request.

The man went to work and passed by a watch shop, sold his damaged watch at a low price and went to buy a comb for his wife.

He came home in the evening with the comb in his hand ready to give to his wife.

He was surprised when he saw his wife with a very short hair cut.

She had sold her hair and was holding a new watch band.

Tears flowed simultaneously from their eyes, not for the futility of their actions, but for the reciprocity of their love.

MORAL: To love is nothing, to be loved is something but to love and to be loved by the one you love,that is EVERYTHING. Never take love for granted.

Story of a Horse and Goat

There was a farmer who had a horse and a goat…..
One day, the horse became ill. So he called the veterinarian, who said: 

"Well, your horse has a virus. He must take this medicine for three days. 
I'll come back on the 3rd day and if he's not better, we're going to have to put him down. 

Nearby, the goat listened closely to their conversation. 

The next day, they gave the horse the medicine and left. 

The goat approached the horse and said: “Be strong, my friend. 
Get up or else they're going to put you to sleep!” 

On the second day, they again gave the horse the medicine and left. 

The goat came back and said: "Come on buddy, get up or else you're going to die!
Come on, I'll help you get up. Let's go! One, two, three..." 

On the third day, they came to give the horse the medicine and the vet said: 
"Unfortunately, we're going to have to put him down tomorrow. Otherwise,
the virus might spread and infect the other horses". 

After they left, the goat approached the horse and said: "Listen pal, it's now or never! 
Get up, come on! Have courage! Come on! Get up! Get up! That's it, slowly! Great! 
Come on, one, two, three... Good, good. Now faster, come on...... Fantastic! Run, run more! 
Yes! Yay! Yes! You did it, you're a champion...!!!" 

All of a sudden, the owner came back, saw the horse running in the field and began shouting: 
It's a miracle! My horse is cured. We must have a grand party. Let's kill the goat!!!!

The Lesson: 

Nobody truly knows which employee actually deserves the merit of success, or who's actually contributing the necessary support to make things happen. 
Remember: 

LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT RECOGNITION IS A SKILL!!!! 

If anyone ever tells you that your work is unprofessional, remember: 

AMATEURS BUILT THE ARK [which saved all the species] 
& PROFESSIONALS BUILT THE TITANIC [all died tragically]

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Soak Sprout Nuts before eating

Why you might want to consider soaking your nuts and seeds before eating them.The main reason soaking nuts and seeds is so important is because they contain enzyme inhibitors.The purpose of these enzyme inhibitors is to protect the nut or seed until it has what it needs for growing.

By soaking nuts and seeds, you release these toxic enzyme inhibitors AND increase the life and vitality contained within them.

How long will it take ?

The Benefits of Soaking Nuts and Seeds

• Enzyme inhibitors get neutralized.
• The amount of vitamins your body can absorb increases.
• Gluten breaks down so digestion is much easier.
• Phytic acid, which inhibits the absorption of vital minerals, is reduced.

How to Soak Nuts ?

• Gather your  nuts or seeds.Rinse them in water.
• Place them in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Cover with twice as much water as the nuts 
• Cover the bowl with something breathable like a cloth towel. Drain and rinse the nuts or seeds every 3 or 4 hours.
• The soak water will contain the enzyme inhibitors which is very acidic to the body so make sure to rinse your nuts and seeds well.

The Benefits of Sprouting 

• The process of sprouting  produces vitamin C 
• Sprouting increases vitamin B content, especially B2, B5, and B6.  
• Carotene increases dramatically–sometimes eightfold.  
• Sprouting neutralizes phytic acid, a substance present in the bran of all grains that inhibits apsorption of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc;
• It also neutralizes enzyme inhibitors present in all seeds which can neutralize our own precious enzymes in the digestive tract.
• Finally, numerous enzymes that help digestion are produced during this process.

How to Sprout Nuts ?

• Follow the process above for soaking nuts                   +
• Put the jar face down, at an angle in a low light place, it allows the excess water to drain out.
• Rinse every 8 hours. To rinse: Fill jar with water. Shake vigorously. Drain. Repeat 2-3 times.
• Make sure you drain the jar well. Seeds  that sit in water can spoil the whole jar!
• Once sprouting begins, place in a sun lit area. Don't place in direct sunlight though. Continue to rinse every 8 hours.
• Let the sprouts grow for the suggested number of days. After the final rinse, let the sprouts dry completely! They should be dry to the touch. 

This is very important! Refrigerated produce dies quickly.The sprouts can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.


Courtesy : Again, from Nourishing Traditions Book

Wash your hands

How to wash hands ?

Walk in the mountain

A son and his father were walking in the mountains.
Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountain:"AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"
He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
He receives the answer: "Coward!"

He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"
The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."

And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!" The voice answers: "I admire you!"Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"  The voice answers: "You are a champion!"The boy is surprised, but does not understand.

Then the father explains:

 "People call this ECHO, but really this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do.   Our life is simply a reflection of our actions.

If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.  If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life;  Life will give you back everything you have given to it."

        YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE.
         IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU :)

What happens in a minute?

Carpals

Every computer user should know bout CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME and ways to prevent it.

Especially important for those who works daily on a computer. The mistakes in the daily mouse and keyboard usage will result in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome! Use the mouse and keyboard correctly.

View below for the surgery of a patient suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

The Law of Garbage Trucks

Some years ago I learned an important life lesson, in the back of a  taxi cab.

I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station.  We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.

My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded,
and missed the other car by mere inches! The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and started yelling bad words at us.  My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy.  And I mean, he was actually friendly!

So, I asked him, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and could've sent us to the hospital!"

And this is when my taxi driver told me about what I now call, "The Law of Garbage Trucks."

"Many people are like Garbage Trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it, and if you let them, they'll dump it on you.  When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. Instead, just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happier because you did."

Wow.  That really got me thinking about how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? AND, how often do I then take their garbage and spread it onto other people: at work, at home, on the streets?  It was that day I resolved, "I'm not going to do it anymore."

Since then, I have started to see Garbage Trucks everywhere.  Just as the kid in theSixth Sense movie said, "I see dead people," I can now say, "I see Garbage Trucks." :)

I see the load they're carrying ... I see them coming to drop it off.  And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.

[ Original story, by David J. Pollay ]