POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Personality:
1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment
3. Don't over do; keep your limits
4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does
5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
6. Dream more while you are awake  
7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
8. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
       Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
13. Smile and laugh more
14. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Community:
15. Call your family often
16. Each day give something good to others
17. Forgive everyone for everything
18. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
19. Try to make at least three people smile each day
20. What other people think of you is none of your business
21. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
22. Put GOD first in anything and everything that you think, say and do.
23. GOD heals everything
24. Do the right things
25. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
26. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
27. The best is yet to come
28. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful
29. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
30. If you know GOD you will always be happy. So, be happy.

O Escorpião

 

                                                                         

Um Mestre do Oriente viu quando um escorpião estava se afogando e decidiu tirá-lo da água, mas quando o fez, o escorpião o picou.

Pela reacção de dor, o Mestre o soltou e o animal caiu de novo na água e
estava se afogando de novo.

O Mestre tentou tirá-lo novamente e novamente o animal o picou. 

Alguém que estava observando se aproximou do Mestre e lhe disse:

— Desculpe-me, mas é teimoso!

Não entende que todas às vezes que tentar tirá-lo da água ele irá picá-lo?

O Mestre respondeu:

— A natureza do escorpião é picar, e isto não vai mudar a minha, que é ajudar.

Então, com a ajuda de uma folha o Mestre tirou o escorpião da água e salvou sua vida.

Não mude sua natureza se alguém lhe faz mal; apenas tome precauções.

Alguns perseguem a Felicidade, outros a criam.

Preocupe-se mais com sua Consciência do que com a sua reputação.

Porque sua Consciência é o que é, e sua reputação é o que os outros pensam de si.

E o que os outros pensam, não é problema nosso...

20 important life lessons from Dalai Lama:

 

• Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
• When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
• Follow the three R’s:
  – Respect for self,
  – Respect for others and
  – Responsibility for all your actions.
• Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
• Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
• Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
• When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
• Spend some time alone every day.
• Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
• Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
• Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and
  think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.
• A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
• In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
• Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
• Be gentle with the earth.
• Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
• Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
• Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
• If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
• If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

References: 

The Dalai Lama Center 

 

Poem written during the plague epidemic in 1800.

 

I found it fit for the moment, the beauty of this poem written 2 centuries ago.

′′ When the storm passes,

the roads get torn up,

And we are survivors

of a collective wreck,

With the tearful heart

and destiny blessed

We will feel blessed

Just by being alive.

And we will give a hug to the first unknown

And praise the luck of keeping a friend.

And then we will remember everything we lost and at once we will learn everything we have not learned.

We will no longer be envious for all suffered.

We will no longer have a hardened heart

We will all be more compassionate.

It will be worth more what is from everyone than what I never could.

We will be more generous

And much more committed

We will understand how fragile we are, and what we are

means to be alive!

Let's feel empathy for who is and who is gone.

We will miss the old man who asked for handouts in the market, who we never knew the name and was always by our side.

And maybe the poor old man was God in disguise...

But you never asked his name

Because I was in a rush...

And everything will be a miracle!

And everything will be a legacy

And the life we earn will be respected!

When the storm passes

I ask God, with sadness,

May you make us better.

how you ′′ us ′′ dreamed.

(K. O ' Meara - Poem written during the plague epidemic in 1800)

Juice Which Melts The Pounds While You Are Reading A Book?

 

Yes, indeed, that is possible by using the healing properties of honey mixed with cinnamon. Very few people know that the combination of these two ingredients speeds up metabolism and helps in weight loss.

Honey  helps boost and speed up the metabolism which helps the body burn fat.

Honey has a healthier glycemic index (GI) than sugar, therefore it doesn’t cause a sugar rush, but it is gradually and progressively absorbed into our body.

Cinnamon stabilizes blood sugar levels and increases the metabolism of glucose. Since high blood sugar levels can lead to increased storage of fat, cinnamon helps prevent this.

Cinnamon improves insulin function. Thus, you lose weight

The cinnamon and local honey clean parasites, fungus and bacteria in the digestive tract.

You will also have a feeling of fullness and satiety.

 For the preparation of this drink, you need only two spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon and 250 ml of water.

The recommended amount can be changed, but you must always use two measures of honey and one of cinnamon.

Prepare as much drink as you think you need. To begin, boil the water and pour it over the cinnamon, cover the glass and let the mixture cool.

You can add the honey when the water is cool, and keep in mind that you should never add honey in boiled water.

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All In The Mind

Top 10 Iron Rich Foods

Iron is a trace mineral found in every living cell in our bodies. Iron is a primary component of two proteins: hemoglobin and myoglobin.

Hemoglobin is the part of the red blood cell that carries oxygen to the body’s tissues.

Myoglobin is the part of the muscle cells that hold oxygen.

Since iron plays such a critical role in the body, the liver and bone marrow are able to store some iron in case it is needed.

It must be stored inside specialized proteins because free iron can cause damage to the body’s tissues.

Iron deficiency symptoms include:

·         Weakness

·         Fatigue

·         Poor concentration

·         Weakened immune system

·         Leaky Gut or IBS

Consuming high iron foods are important for Pre-menopausal women have higher iron needs than men due to monthly blood losses.

If you are low in Iron it is also critical to get plenty of vitamin C in your diet since it increases iron absorption. The RDA for iron is 8mg/day for men and older women, while pre-menopausal women need 18 mg/day and the Daily Value is 18mg.

Top 10 Iron Rich Foods List

1) Liver3 oz: 5.6 mg (31% DV)

2) Beef steak3 oz: 1.8 mg (10% DV)

3) Navy beans½ c: 2.3 mg (13% DV)

4) Black beans½ c:  1.8 mg (10% DV)

5) Spinach½ c: 3.2 mg (18% DV)

6) Swiss chard½ c: 2.0 mg (11% DV)

7) Egg yolk1 large: 0.46 mg (3% DV)

8) Prunes1 cup: 1.6 mg (8% DV)

9) Artichokes1 cup: 2 mg (11% DV)

10) Collard greens1 cup: 0.17 mg (1% DV)

If you are iron deficient consume 2-3 servings daily of these iron food sources.

Top Health Benefits of Iron

EnergyAn iron deficiency is known as anemia. When there is not enough iron, the body cannot make hemoglobin which will result in light-colored red blood cells that cannot transport oxygen.

Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia include lack of energy, poor mental function, and apathy. Pre-menopausal women and children are likely to get anemia if they are not consuming enough high iron foods.

Muscle FunctionWithout iron, the primary cells in the muscles, called myoglobin, cannot hold oxygen. Without oxygen, these cells will not be able to function properly, resulting in muscle weakness.

Brain FunctionThe brain is very dependent on oxygen for proper function. If iron is not present, the brain will not receive the oxygen it needs resulting in poor memory, decreased productivity, and apathy.

Children with iron deficiency tend to become irritable, restless, and are unable to pay attention in class. These symptoms will disappear once iron levels are restored.

Healthy PregnancyPregnant women should consume more iron rich foods than anyone else.  Pregnant women’s iron needs are around 27mg daily and this is often covered in a pre-natal multi-vitamin.  Also, pregnant women should consider consuming more healthy fat and folate rich foods during pregnancy.

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