Ability Forum

[srividyaa]

Everyday we have a lot of distractions and pressures on how we have to BE and carry ourselves. Lots of us today are tempted to imitate somebody we think is superior or somebody whom our peers, loved ones, friends would like to appreciate and associate with. Many times in order to improve our sense of worth, we attempt at becoming someone we can never really become.

Many of us really don't care if the brilliant sculptor or painter or carrom board player or singer in us ever comes out, but the contrary; try to suppress our positive, creative, natural self and settle for being someone else for satisfying our milieu which includes our peers, parents, spouse, loved ones, and friends.

We do seem to get some sense of accomplishment and happiness through this attempt, but more often, in the long run, it leaves us frustrated and cocooned.

Why do we want to put up a facade, sometimes? Is it because we want to be respected and held in esteem? How can we do it without marring our own talents and identity?

Being ourselves amidst today's pressures is the challenge of the era. How then can we be ourselves?

A south Indian philosopher said, "Expose yourself to the world as you are for therein lies the greatest feat of courage you can ever achieve".

We should not be afraid of exposing our weaknesses, faults, temptations, and failures but make it a learning experience. Exposing them doesn't really make us weak or contemptible, but makes us strong and learned.

Someone said, "Anything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger".

The greatest growth in a person's life occurs only when living the person he or she actually IS. The growth may or may not be easily visible to the world but they who happily practice being themselves will certainly realize their worth increasing.

Swami Vivekananda said, "Fear is Death, Courage is Life". Alexander The Great expressed his desire to have his hands kept out of his coffin so that people might see the naked truth that empty handed we come and nothing we take back with us. Hence, what is the better way to live in this world than to BE OURSELVES?

Let us remind ourselves that great people and achievers are respected more for their grit and will to conquer and be themselves, their determination to love their make up, their confidence to carry themselves courageously, than for their achievements and accomplishments.

A person whose personal sense of worth does not depend on what another's opinion is, is the one who has conquered his/her self and is being himself or herself.

Let us first of all start liking ourselves for the way we mentally, physically and emotionally are. Only if we like ourselves will the world like us. Then we can make constructive edifications of our character.

Let us bear in mind what the Bible says, "One who controls his mind is superior to one who captures a city".

--- Copyright © 2009 Sam Vijay Kumar

Everyday we have a lot of distractions and pressures on how we have to BE and carry ourselves. Lots of us today are tempted to imitate somebody we think is superior or somebody whom our peers, loved ones, friends would like to appreciate and associate with. Many times in order to improve our sense of worth, we attempt at becoming someone we can never really become.

Many of us really don't care if the brilliant sculptor or painter or carrom board player or singer in us ever comes out, but the contrary; try to suppress our positive, creative, natural self and settle for being someone else for satisfying our milieu which includes our peers, parents, spouse, loved ones, and friends.

We do seem to get some sense of accomplishment and happiness through this attempt, but more often, in the long run, it leaves us frustrated and cocooned.

Why do we want to put up a facade, sometimes? Is it because we want to be respected and held in esteem? How can we do it without marring our own talents and identity?

Being ourselves amidst today's pressures is the challenge of the era. How then can we be ourselves?

A south Indian philosopher said, "Expose yourself to the world as you are for therein lies the greatest feat of courage you can ever achieve".

We should not be afraid of exposing our weaknesses, faults, temptations, and failures but make it a learning experience. Exposing them doesn't really make us weak or contemptible, but makes us strong and learned.

Someone said, "Anything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger".

The greatest growth in a person's life occurs only when living the person he or she actually IS. The growth may or may not be easily visible to the world but they who happily practice being themselves will certainly realize their worth increasing.

Swami Vivekananda said, "Fear is Death, Courage is Life". Alexander The Great expressed his desire to have his hands kept out of his coffin so that people might see the naked truth that empty handed we come and nothing we take back with us. Hence, what is the better way to live in this world than to BE OURSELVES?

Let us remind ourselves that great people and achievers are respected more for their grit and will to conquer and be themselves, their determination to love their make up, their confidence to carry themselves courageously, than for their achievements and accomplishments.

A person whose personal sense of worth does not depend on what another's opinion is, is the one who has conquered his/her self and is being himself or herself.

Let us first of all start liking ourselves for the way we mentally, physically and emotionally are. Only if we like ourselves will the world like us. Then we can make constructive edifications of our character.

Let us bear in mind what the Bible says, "One who controls his mind is superior to one who captures a city".

--- Copyright © 2009 Sam Vijay Kumar

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[srividyaa]

A bit of inspiration, that it is,
we get from everywhere,
A bit of inspiration, of which is,
taken by us in life, to share.

We think of past, we think of future,
from which the knowledge we always nurture,
and for the present, we always so sure,
make our hard time to endure.

But what it is, the inspiration,
giving our life a mission,
for it will, where we go,
good or bad, whichever it show.

Inspiration of kind, there if any,
taken by us, one or many,
money, love, lust, anger as a factor,
used to build up a character.

Then there is something called conscience,
knowledge, experience, as to say,
as it takes us in right direction,
showing on the way, our destination.

So, its the duty of the society,
for showing us the light of the sun,
as we cannot say in individual level,
The right bit of inspiration.

A bit of inspiration, that it is,
we get from everywhere,
A bit of inspiration, of which is,
taken by us in life, to share.

We think of past, we think of future,
from which the knowledge we always nurture,
and for the present, we always so sure,
make our hard time to endure.

But what it is, the inspiration,
giving our life a mission,
for it will, where we go,
good or bad, whichever it show.

Inspiration of kind, there if any,
taken by us, one or many,
money, love, lust, anger as a factor,
used to build up a character.

Then there is something called conscience,
knowledge, experience, as to say,
as it takes us in right direction,
showing on the way, our destination.

So, its the duty of the society,
for showing us the light of the sun,
as we cannot say in individual level,
The right bit of inspiration.

[srividyaa]

A smile will give you something to smile about.
Just try it and see.
Offer an encouraging word and suddenly you'll have a reason to be encouraged.
It works every time.

Be positive and you'll have something to be positive about.
Rather than waiting and hoping that something good will come along, be the something good that comes along.

You always have the ability and the opportunity to change the world for the better in your own special way.
Every moment that goes by is a moment you can use to move positively forward,
when you choose to do so.

If the day seems too dark, fill it with the light of your love and laughter.
If life seems too discouraging, give to it your positive energy.

The situation is always ripe for someone to step forward with a positive initiative.
Be that someone, right here, right now, and see how great it can be.

A smile will give you something to smile about.
Just try it and see.
Offer an encouraging word and suddenly you'll have a reason to be encouraged.
It works every time.

Be positive and you'll have something to be positive about.
Rather than waiting and hoping that something good will come along, be the something good that comes along.

You always have the ability and the opportunity to change the world for the better in your own special way.
Every moment that goes by is a moment you can use to move positively forward,
when you choose to do so.

If the day seems too dark, fill it with the light of your love and laughter.
If life seems too discouraging, give to it your positive energy.

The situation is always ripe for someone to step forward with a positive initiative.
Be that someone, right here, right now, and see how great it can be.

[srividyaa]

ONE PARAGRAPH THAT EXPLAINS LIFE!

Arthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon player was dying of AIDS which he got
due to infected blood he received during a heart surgery in 1983. From world over, he received letters from his fans, one of which conveyed:"Why does GOD have to select you for such a bad disease"?

To this Arthur Ashe replied: The world over -- 5 crore children start playing tennis, 50 lakh learn to play tennis, 5 lakh learn professional tennis, 50,000 come to the circuit, 5000 reach the grand slam, 50 reach Wimbledon, 4 to semi final, 2 to the finals, When I was holding a cup I never asked GOD "Why me?". And today in pain I should not be asking GOD "Why me?"

Happiness keeps u Sweet, Trials keep u Strong, Sorrow keeps u Human, Failure Keeps u Humble, Success keeps u Glowing, But only God Keeps u
Going.....

Keep Going......................

ONE PARAGRAPH THAT EXPLAINS LIFE!

Arthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon player was dying of AIDS which he got
due to infected blood he received during a heart surgery in 1983. From world over, he received letters from his fans, one of which conveyed:"Why does GOD have to select you for such a bad disease"?

To this Arthur Ashe replied: The world over -- 5 crore children start playing tennis, 50 lakh learn to play tennis, 5 lakh learn professional tennis, 50,000 come to the circuit, 5000 reach the grand slam, 50 reach Wimbledon, 4 to semi final, 2 to the finals, When I was holding a cup I never asked GOD "Why me?". And today in pain I should not be asking GOD "Why me?"

Happiness keeps u Sweet, Trials keep u Strong, Sorrow keeps u Human, Failure Keeps u Humble, Success keeps u Glowing, But only God Keeps u
Going.....

Keep Going......................

[srividyaa]

One of the best things we can do in our lives is this: Begin again. Begin to see yourself as you were When you were the happiest and strongest you've ever been. Begin to remember what worked for you (and what worked against you), And try to capture the magic again. Begin to remember how natural it was when you were a child -- To live a lifetime each day. Begin to forget the baggage you have carried with you For years: The problems that don't matter anymore, The tears that cried themselves away, And the worries that are going to wash away On the shore of tomorrow's new beginnings. Tomorrow tells us it will be here every new day of our lives; And if we will be wise, We will turn away from the problems of the past And give the future -- and ourselves -- a chance To become the best of friends. Sometimes all it takes is a wish in the heart to let yourself ..

One of the best things we can do in our lives is this: Begin again. Begin to see yourself as you were When you were the happiest and strongest you've ever been. Begin to remember what worked for you (and what worked against you), And try to capture the magic again. Begin to remember how natural it was when you were a child -- To live a lifetime each day. Begin to forget the baggage you have carried with you For years: The problems that don't matter anymore, The tears that cried themselves away, And the worries that are going to wash away On the shore of tomorrow's new beginnings. Tomorrow tells us it will be here every new day of our lives; And if we will be wise, We will turn away from the problems of the past And give the future -- and ourselves -- a chance To become the best of friends. Sometimes all it takes is a wish in the heart to let yourself ..