PATIENCE!

I lost my cool and was about to give back, the wise person in distance said softly,

• "Patience is virtue!"

I fumed and fumed non stop, the wise person reminded me saying,

• "A watched pot never boils!"

I tried controlling myself, the wise person consoled me saying,

• "Patience is the plaster of all sores!"

I became helpless for a while, the wise person continued saying,

• "All things are difficult before they become easy!"

I allowed time to go, the wise person was heard saying,

• "Good things come to those who wait!"

My coolness slowly returned, the wise person cheered me saying,

• "April showers bring May flowers!"

More time passed, the wise person said,

• "Patience can cook a stone." (African Proverb)

I became cool, the wise person continued talking on patience bringing out various proverbs and quotes..

• "Patience is not simply the ability to wait. It's how we behave while we are waiting. (Joyce Mayer)
• The two most powerful warriors are patience and time. (Leo Tolstoy)
• Patience is bitter but it's fruit is sweet. (Aristotle)
• He that can have patience, can have what he will. (Benjamin Franklin)
• Patience is a companion of wisdom. (Saint Augustine)
• To lose patience is to lose battle. (M. K. Gandhi)
• A handful of patience is worth a bushel of brains. (Dutch Proverb)
• One minute of patience, ten years of peace. (Greek Proverb)
• It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. (Confucius)
• Patience serves as a protection against wrongs as clothes do against cold. (Leonardo Da Vinci)
• At the bottom of patience one finds heaven. (African Proverb)
• God's timing is perfect. Be patient and trust the process. (Unknown)
• With time and patience, the mulberry leaf becomes silk gown. (Chinese Proverb)
• Patience attracts happiness; it brings near which is far. (Swahili Proverb)"

I remained totally calm, the wise person pointed to me the distant loud speaker from where Verse 14, Chapter II of Srimad Bhagavad Gita was heard with the Narrator explaining the meaning in parallel..

'matra-sparshas tu kaunteya sitosna-sukha-duhkha-dah
agamapayino’nityas tams titiksasva bharata'

'The mere contact of senses as is, O Son of Kunti, cause heat and cold, pleasure and pain. They come and go and they are impermanent. Endure them bravely, O descendant of Bharata!'

Keyword: PATIENCE

NO DOUBT, SHARING IS CARING!

• Store your grain in your neighbor's belly. (Indian Proverb)

• Charity is not a bone thrown to a dog but a bone shared with the dog when you are just as hungry as the dog. (Chinese Proverb)

• Giving is not losing, it is keeping for tomorrow. (Lozi Proverb)

• If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. (African Proverb)

• Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow. (Swedish Proverb)

• Knowledge is a treasure that does not run out when you share it.(African Proverb)

• One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of food with others. (African Proverb)

• The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious. (Nigerian Proverb)

• When you give, you are not poor. (Kenyan Proverb)

• The charitable give out thru' the door and God puts it back through the window. (Traditional Proverb)

• The door way to charity is difficult to open and difficult to close. (Chinese Proverb)

• Charity sees the need, not the cause. (Proverb)

• A person is a person because of other people. (African Saying)

• There is no joy in possession without sharing. (Erasmus)

• Happiness never decreases by being shared. (Lord Buddha)

As Proverbs and Quotes on sharing continue to float around with their own deep meaning and teaching, on the funny side, the Little one taught all the time, 

'Share with your friend!'

Was seen crying aloud pointing out his friend to his mom saying,

"He is eating away all the chocolate. Not sharing with me!"

Keyword: SHARING

MONEY!

No doubt, Money makes many things. In life, it makes human being a/an

Avoider, Boaster, Earner, Feeder, Gainer, Giver, Hoarder, Intruder, Job Seeker, King Maker, Loser, Miser, Payer, Ruler, Spender, Saver, Talker, User, Valuer, Wiser One or Yeller

As the innumerable Proverbs floating around speak on money endlessly..

• Money does not grow on trees.
• Time is money.
• Money can't buy happiness.
• The best things in life are free.
• Save for a rainy day.
• Beggars are not choosers.
• Nothing comes free.
• Shrouds have no pockets.
• There are no free lunches.
• A fool and his money are soon parted.
• Neither a borrower nor a lender be.
• It takes money to make money.
• Easy come, easy go.
• Riches have wings.
• The rich knows not his friend.
• Riches walk slow.
• Coins love quiet.
• Money is not gained by losing time.
• No bees, no honey; no work; no money.
• The art is not making money but keeping it.
• He that cannot pay, let him pray.
• Money has no smell.
• Money makes the mare to go.
• Money talks.

• Money is like manure, you have to spread it around or it smells.(J Paul Getty)
• Lend your money, lose your friend. (William Caxton)
• When money talks, nobody checks grammar. (Anonymous)
• Spending is quick; earning is slow. (Russian Proverb)
• If you buy what you don't need, you steal yourself. (Swedish Proverb)
• With money in your pocket, you are wise, you are handsome and you sing well too. (Jewish Proverb)
• You become wise when you run out of money. (African Proverb)
• Money is a good servant but a bad Master. (French Proverb)
• Money is round and rolls away. (Rumanian Proverb)
• Money can't talk but it can make lies look true. (African Proverb)
• Money at your disposal, every dog and goat will claim to be related to you.(African Proverb)
• Nothing seems expensive on credit.(Czech proverb)
• Save money, money saves you.(Jamaican Proverb)
• A greedy man is always poor. (Persian Proverb)
• If gold falls into mud, it won't become bronze. (Turkish Proverb)
• Money is like a guest today, leaves tomorrow. (Malagasy Proverb)

Keyword: MONEY

I AM A COMPLETE PERSONALITY IN MY LIFE.. WHAT DID I SAY? #BlogchatterBlogHop

"Yes.. The

'29 Golden Activities' 

I am/was doing Viz.,

1. Taking care of my health,
2. Giving out max on my job,
3. Taking care of family, 
4. Improving educational qualifications to be at top, 
5. Planning making the best own house,
6. Selecting the best interior designs for the house, 
7. Selecting the best furniture for the home,
8. Spending quality evenings with family,
9. Concentrating on consuming good nutritious food,
10. Celebrating festivals, 
11. Celebrating birthdays of family members, 
12. Reading good books, 
13. Traveling far and wide, 
14. Taking up a good hobby, 
15. Seeing award winning movies,
16. Investing in real estate, 
17. Concentrating on growing finances,
18. Attending Philosophical discourses, 
19. Visiting temples, 
20. Going on pilgrimages, 
21. Involving in meditational programs,
22. Dharmik chintan,
23. Devoting time for artistic expression,
24. Listening to classical music, 
25. Advising and counseling the young, 
26. Specific social interactions in the neighborhood, 
27. Taking long evening walks,
28. Week-end outings with family and
29. Visiting friends and relatives!

Made me the complete personality of my life!"

I mused aloud..

"What did you say?"

The wise man in distance queried..

"Yeah! The 29 activities I said made me the complete personality of my life as on date!"

I screamed again..

"Are you sure?"

"What else one needs to do in one's life? Whatever, I am fully happy and contented!"

"Check yourself!"

"What should I check?"

"Were/Are you doing all these activities for your own happiness and satisfaction?"

"I don't get your point.. I'll definitely do all these for my happiness and satisfaction. For whose sake I should do all these?"

"Means, you remain important as you do these activities all along?"

"Yes!"

"Dear! I understand that when I involve, I am important and there is no escape from this for ordinary mortals like us.  Seeing this alone the Great Personalities ever advised us to include the

Sacred Service

Along with our usual activities and that service should be extended to one

• Who in no way is related and connected to me,
• Who appears on the scene seeking help and
• Who sure deserves help from my end at a level wherein my life activities remain undisturbed..

Are you ready to include

This 30th activity Viz;

Doing the 

Sacred Service 

To the one who appears on the scene unasked or unexpected?

Then alone.. You are a complete personality in this life for the moment!"

This post is a part of BlogchatterBlogHop
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Keywords: COMPLETE, PERSONALITY, #BlogchatterBlogHop

THE TOTAL PRAYER!

I Bow down to

Millions of micro organisms that work systematically and relentlessly inside and outside my body in a rhythmic way maintaining my health all along..

I Bow down to 

The innumerable systems that work in total rythm around me making me move and express the way I wish..

I Bow down to 

The sacred work next to me by doing which the true economical exchange of goods and services required by me has become truly feasible..

I Bow down to 

The sacred family responsibilities next to me by discharging which with all sincerity alone, I can grow as true human being in my life..

I Bow down to 

All the people around me whose co-operation and co-ordination alone is making my life worthy living..

I Bow down to 

Panch Bhootas next me for defining my life in the way I desire to express and exist endlessly..

And

I Bow down to 

The Almighty to Eternally Grace me continue my living thus with

Happiness and Peace

And

Grow beyond this mundane life!

Keywords: TOTAL, PRAYER

LEARNING AND TELLING.. WHAT ARE THEY IN OUR LIFE?

"I am learning!"

The child of 5 yrs said with sparkling eyes..

"I need to learn a lot. Every one says!"

The preteens one said with an unknown enthusiasm..

"I am learning and learning.. When will this end?"

The youth in teens queried..

"I want to tell something.  None are listening!"

The young person of mid 20s said..

"I tell.. Few listen; many look at me saying, 'Who is this one to tell me?"

The person of early 30s lamented..

"I've to tell people next to me who are ready to listen.  Let me leave the ones who don't listen!"

The one in late 30s firmed up.. 

"Now days, I tell, many listen.. To few, I listen!"

The person of mid 40s beamed saying..

"Every one is next to me with their own queries. I need to prepare for some!"

The one in early 50s said..

"All are around me with their questions. I don't have time to tell all. Some, I skip.. Let them learn by themselves or ask others!"

The person of late 50s affirmed..

"I am now reference for everyone and everything. Endless questions around!"

The one having 6 months to retire said..

"Lots of questions to me.. No less work!"

The retired person justified saying..

"Now a days, people are not referring that much to me. One way, good.. I need to relax!"

The one in late 60s smiled and said..

"There's a lot to tell.. But tapered down energies.. Let me smile and leave many other than answering the essential ones!"

The person of mid 70s said in a soft tone..

Beyond..

Nod.. Nod.. Nod almost to everything!

Keywords: LEARNING, TELLING 

EMPLOYMENT.. WHAT'S IT BROADLY?

"I work 8 hrs /day in my job!"

• "You need to work more hrs if required upto max of 12 hrs in a day!"

"Ok.. Next day, I take off!"

• "Leave from work is a privilege, not a right!"

"Ok.. Next day, I take those extra hrs, off!"

• "Next day too is no exception from working up to 12 hrs if required!"

"Ok.. I have my Sunday holiday to relax!"

• "Sunday too you need to work, 12 hrs if needed.. You can relax only on the 11th day!"

"Oh! so much demanding this work?"

• That's just the beginning. Your hrs of work should be quality hrs!"

"One, more? Ok..Done.. Quality added.. Now I can take my salary!"

• "Salary only.. No incentives.. For earning incentives, time comes into picture. You should produce quality items in less than standard man hours calculated for the job!"

"This is too much.. Ok.. Who will forego money? Done.. Quality items in less than standard time!"

• "One more thing.. Your Employer need to sell your manufactured item in competitive market. Then only your salary can be paid continuously!"

"God.. Where am I heading to? Okay.. My Employer sells.. Can I get my monies?"

• "For the present!"

"What is this one more condition?"

• "Yes.. Your Customer should continue placing Orders on your Company. Else money does not flow into your pockets!"

"Ok..Ok.. Let me face all this.. At least, my job is there. If not today, I earn more tomorrow!"

• "That tomorrow of yours too may not be with this Company!"

"What?"

• "Employment can be terminated from both ends with certain notice period. You need to search for new job where the story of working is exactly the same!"

Keyword: EMPLOYMENT