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Just 12

I am neither a leader nor a philosopher, but a common man who is yet to face the challenge-life. I know my word won’t make any difference to you, but your thoughts will.
When I was 12, I read a quote that went something like: "Expect the best and prepare for the worst, you will never be disappointed.”It made an impression on me, and since then I have tried to give my best to whatever I do. My life has changed a lot since then.
As we go through life with challenges. Each one of us will find our own way in the world .Each day will give us a new lesson, you will have many challenges. Each of you will have to find your own way in the world. I want to share with you something I look up to- the 12 ideas on how to meet these challenges. These involve using all your miraculous gifts to live to your full capacity as human beings.


1. Learn from others, but think for yourself. (Use your mind and judgment.)

2. Decide for yourself what is right or wrong. (Use your conscience.)

3. Speak out for what you believe in. (Use your voice.)

4. Stand up for what is right. (Use your power as an individual.)

5. Set goals and be persistent in working for them. (Use your vision and determination.)

6. Live by the Golden Rule. That is, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. (Use your feelings as a point of reference.)

7. Recognize the miracle that you are. You are unique in the universe. (Be spiritually aware.)

8. Never harm another miracle. Choose to solve conflicts without resort to violence. (Be nonviolent.)

9. Believe in yourself. (Be trustworthy, even to yourself.)

10. Help others. (Be giving.)

11. Be a citizen of the world. (Be inclusive and embrace all life.)

12. Be a force for peace and justice. (Be courageous and committed.)

“Our time is limited, so let us not waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”This is what Steven Jobs, the founder of Apple said.
The road ahead will be long and our climb will be steep. Let us keep our hopes alive. Best wishes for the life ahead!


Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish: Steve Jobs' speech at Stanford

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/Americas/Stay-Hungry-Stay-Foolish-Steve-Jobs-speech-at-Stanford/Article1-754153.aspx

A chat with God

God: Hello. Did you call me?

Me: Called you? No. who is this?

God: This is GOD. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat.

Me: I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am
       in the midst of something.

God: What are you busy at? Ants are busy too.

Me: Don't know. But I can’t find free time. Life has become hectic.
      It's rush hour all the time.

God: Sure. Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results.
        Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it.

Me: I understand. But I still cant figure it out. By the way, I was
       not expecting YOU to buzz me on instant messaging chat.

God: Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some
         clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you
         are comfortable with.

Me: Tell me, why has life become complicated now?

God: Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.

Me: Why are we then constantly unhappy?

God: Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday. You
        are worrying because you are analyzing. Worrying has become your
        habit. That's why you are not happy.

Me: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?

God:Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.

Me: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty..

God: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

Me: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?

God: Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be
         purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don't
         suffer. With that experience their life becomes better not bitter.

Me: You mean to say such experience is useful?

God: Yes. In every terms Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the
        test first and the lessons afterwards.

Me: But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can't we be
       free from problems?

God: 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.

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

God: If you look outside you will not know where you are heading. Look
        inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes
        provide sight. Heart provides insight.

Me: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in
       the right direction. What should I do?

God: Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a
        measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying
        than knowing you rode ahead. You work with the compass. Let others
        work with the clock.

Me: In tough times, how do you stay motivated?

God: Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have
        to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.

Me: What surprises you about people?

God: When they suffer they ask, "why me?" When they prosper, they
         never ask "Why me?" Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but

         few want to be on the side of the truth.

Me: Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I can't get the answer.

God: Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to
        be.Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is
        not a process of discovery but a process of creation.

Me: How can I get the best out of life?

God: Face your past without regret. Handle your present with
        confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.

Me: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.

God: There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.

Me: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start the New
       Day with a new sense of inspiration.

God: Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don't believe your doubts
        and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to
        resolve. Trust me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live.