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This document provides a series of reminders to appreciate life and be grateful for what one has. It encourages the reader to think of those less fortunate before complaining about their own life circumstances, such as their food, spouse, children, home, job or health. It concludes by reminding the reader that no one is without sin and we should be grateful to be alive.
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This poem describes the speaker's deep grief and despair over the death of someone close to them. The speaker has lost all hope, color, and light in their life now that this person is gone. All memories of their time together have dissolved away, leaving the speaker with only silent shadows haunting them as they try to sleep. Though the tears keep flowing, the speaker's mind and senses have gone numb, leaving them in a state of melancholy madness while clutching the shattered remains of their broken heart.
On Life
This poem reflects on life as a masquerade where people wear masks to hide their true selves. It describes various everyday scenes of a cat walking home, a flower blooming and a leaf dropping, as well as the endless search for peace amid life's restless toils. Ultimately, it suggests that meaning and truth can be found not in extremes but in the middle ground between opposites.
" new Mercedes-Benz "
The document introduces the new Mercedes-Benz SCL600, which has no steering wheel or pedals and can instead be driven using a joystick, making it fully autonomous without any controls for the driver. This car represents a major advancement in autonomous vehicle technology by Mercedes-Benz, as it requires no input from the driver.
The Mysterious Staircase
The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico attracts around 250,000 visitors annually due to the supposed miracle of its staircase. When the chapel was completed in the 19th century, it lacked a staircase to the upper level. The nuns prayed to St. Joseph for nine days, and on the last day a carpenter arrived and built the staircase without any nails or central support. Though its construction defies conventional engineering, the identity of the carpenter remains unknown, as does the origin of the wood. The staircase has 33 steps, fueling belief it was a miracle by St. Joseph.
"A Reason, a Season or a Lifetime?"
People come into lives for different reasons and durations. Some come for a reason, to help with a need before leaving. Others are in lives for a season, bringing experiences and joy for a time. Lifetime relationships teach lifelong lessons to build a strong foundation. How long someone stays depends on their purpose - to fulfill a need, share experiences for a season, or build a foundation through lifetime lessons.
"A Reason, a Season or a Lifetime?"
People come into lives for different reasons and durations. Some come for a reason, to help with a need before leaving. Others are in lives for a season, bringing experiences and joy for a time. Lifetime relationships teach lifelong lessons to build a strong foundation. How long someone stays depends on their purpose - to fulfill a need, share experiences for a season, or build a foundation through lifetime lessons.
The 5 Minutes Management Course
The document contains summaries of 6 short stories or lessons with morals. The morals conveyed are: 1) Sharing important information with others can prevent problems. 2) Being informed and prepared allows one to seize opportunities. 3) Let your boss decide to avoid negative consequences. 4) Only those in powerful positions can safely relax without worry. 5) While unconventional methods may work temporarily, they do not provide lasting solutions or safety. 6) Even helpful acts can have unforeseen harms, and discretion is wise when vulnerable.
The British Sense Of Humour
This very short document appears to be passing on something to friends in an excited manner, as indicated by the multiple exclamation points. No other contextual or summarizable information is provided in the message.
Just A Few Chuckles
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Top 10; Most Unique Churches in the World
The document summarizes several unique churches around the world, including:
1) Harajuku Church in Tokyo with a ceiling designed to reverberate sound for a unique listening experience.
2) St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow's Red Square known for its colorful onion domes and commemorating Ivan the Terrible's capture of Kazan.
3) Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík, Iceland which at 74.5 meters is one of the tallest structures in Iceland.
4) Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki built underground with a copper ceiling and rock walls.
Change
The eagle has the longest lifespan of its species but must make a difficult decision as it ages. When around 40 years old, its talons and beak become unusable for hunting. It is then left with two options: die or go through a 150 day process of renewal. This involves flying to a mountain top and using its beak to remove its old beak and talons. Once new ones have grown, it plucks out its old feathers. After this five month process, the eagle is reborn and lives for another 30 years.
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Eating fruit is most beneficial when consumed on an empty stomach. Fruit digests quickly and can get blocked by other foods still digesting in the stomach, causing gas, bloating, and the fruit nutrients mixing with spoiled foods. For maximum benefits, eat fruit alone before meals or allow at least 2 hours after a meal before eating fruit. Drinking fresh fruit juices is better than canned, and eating the whole fruit provides more fiber than drinking the juice alone. A 3-day fruit fast can help cleanse and detoxify the body.
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Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
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Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
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Life is a Gift
- 1. Life Is a Gift
- 3. Today before you say an unkind Word - Think of someone who cannot speak
- 4. Before you complain about the taste of your Food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat
- 5. Before you complain about your Spouse - Think of someone who is crying out to GOD for a companion
- 6. Today before you complain about Life - Think of someone who went too early to heaven
- 7. Before you complain about your Children - Think of someone who desires children but they are barren
- 8. Before you argue about your dirty House someone did not clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the IDP camps
- 9. Before whining about the distance you Drive - Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet
- 10. And when you are tired and complain about your Job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job
- 11. But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another - Remember that not one of us is without sin and we are all answerable to one MAKER
- 12. And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and thank GOD you are alive and still around