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Test with Boiling Water

 Once upon a time, a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed.   Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Once the three pots began to boil, he placed potatoes in one pot, eggs in the second pot, and ground coffee beans in the third pot.   He then let them sit and boil, without saying a word to his daughter. The daughter, moaned and impatiently waited, wondering what he was doing.   After twenty minutes he turned off the burners. He took the potatoes out of the pot and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl.   He then ladled the coffee out and placed it in a cup. Turning to her he asked. “Daughter, what do you see?”   “Potatoes, eggs, and coffee,” she hastily replied.   “Look clo
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The Messiah Is Amongst You

  The Messiah Is Amongst You A monastery had fallen on hard times. It was once part of a great order which, as a result of religious persecution lost all its branches. It was decimated to the extent that there were only five monks left in the mother house: the Abbot and four others, all of whom were over seventy. Clearly it was a dying order. Deep in the woods surrounding the monastery was a little hut that the Rabbi from a nearby town occasionally used for a hermitage. One day, it occurred to the Abbot to visit the hermitage to see if the Rabbi could offer any advice that might save the monastery. The Rabbi welcomed the Abbot and commiserated. “I know how it is” he said, “the spirit has gone out of people. Almost no one comes to the synagogue anymore.” So the old Rabbi and the old Abbot wept together, and spoke quietly of deep things. The time came when the Abbot had to leave. They embraced. “It has been wonderful being with you,” said the Abbot, “but I have failed in my purpose f
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The Battle Drum Story

  The Battle Drum Story   Stuck In Hopelessness, Despair, Learn Lessons   These though times, unfortunate and difficult times makes us feel stuck, hopeless and in despair. But living and doing so with joy and gratitude is our duty.   To find the strength to fight every circumstance in life lies within you and it requires purposeful thinking and mindset, and to not let despair dominate. In today’s challenging times, we need to infuse enthusiasm in ourselves and in those around us.   Sharing the lessons of how to deal with such situation, Bharat J Mehra, renowned social worker and the Chairman of Radha Meera Trust, which is supported by Ajay Piramal Group, shared a unique story of a battle elephant.   “The elephant was most fierce and strongest among hundreds and thousands. And the king loved him the most as he had ensured win in many battles. But with time, the elephant got old and he was stopped from being sent to battles.   One day, he was going to a lake from his place of
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Develop Wisdom

  1. Intelligence leads to arguments.      Wisdom leads to settlements.   2. Intelligence is power of will.      Wisdom is power over will.   3. Intelligence is heat, it burns.         Wisdom is warmth, it comforts.   4. Intelligence is pursuit of knowledge, it tires the seeker.         Wisdom is pursuit of truth, it inspires the seeker.   5. Intelligence is holding on.      Wisdom is letting go.   6. Intelligence leads you.      Wisdom guides you.   7. An intelligent man thinks he knows everything.      A wise man knows that there is still something to learn.   8. An intelligent man always tries to prove his point.      A wise man knows there really is no point.   9. An intelligent man freely gives unsolicited advice.         A wise man keeps his counsel until all options are considered.   10. An intelligent man understands what is being said.         A wise man understands what is left unsaid.   11. An intelligent man speaks
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My Cup Has Overflowed

    I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now. But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow   And as I go along life's way, I'm reaping better than I sowed. I'm drinking from my saucer, Cause my cup has overflowed.     Haven't got a lot of riches, and sometimes the going's tough But I've got loving ones all around me, and that makes me rich enough.   I thank God for his blessings, and the mercies He's bestowed. I'm drinking from my saucer, Cause my cup has overflowed.     I remember times when things went wrong, My faith wore somewhat thin. But all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeped through again.   So Lord, help me not to gripe, about the tough rows I have hoed. I'm drinking from my saucer, Cause my cup has overflowed.     If God gives me strength and courage, When the way grows steep and rough. I'll not ask for other ble
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Pride goes before a fall

  Pride goes before a fall. Once there were two Cocks living in the same farmyard who could not bear the sight of each other. At last one day they flew up to fight it out, beak and claw. They fought until one of them was beaten and crawled off to a corner to hide. The Cock that had won the battle flew to the top of the hen-house, and, proudly flapping his wings, crowed with all his might to tell the world about his victory. But an Eagle, circling overhead, heard the boasting chanticleer and, swooping down, carried him off to his nest. His rival saw the deed, and coming out of his corner, took his place as master of the farmyard.   Moral of the story: Pride goes before a fall.  
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Young Labourer Story on Awareness and Gratitude

Young Labourer Story on Awareness and Gratitude A young labourer came to a restaurant one evening to have a meal. The owner engaged him in a conversation and found out that he was saving to bring his family to the city so they could get a chance at a better life. He had an aged mother, a wife and two young sons who he hoped to give a good education so they could have a more decent life. He had just arrived the city and found some menial work at a scrap metal site down the road. It was going to be his only meal of the day and he could only spend a few cents. The owner was impressed with his hardwork and diligence, and his family values. He encouraged the labourer and wrapped his meal for him. He took his order personally and told him that it would cost him 50 cents. Several years went by and the labourer stopped at the restaurant every evening to get his one meal of the day and chat with the restaurant owner who always encouraged him and asked about his aged mother, his wife and y
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