Puppy Size

Thanks to Kiran Shanmugam

Puppy Size

 

'Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again.  We've been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since we started all of this,' the mother told the volunteer. ‘What is it she keeps asking for?' the volunteer asked.  ‘Puppy size!' replied the mother.

 

'Well, we have plenty of puppies, if that's what she's looking for.'   ‘I know... we have seen most of them,' the mom said in frustration...Just then Danielle came walking into the office. 'Well, did you find one?' asked her mom.  'No, not this time,' Danielle said with sadness in her voice.  'Can we come back on the weekend?' The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed ‘You never know when we will get more dogs.  Unfortunately, there's always a supply,' the volunteer said. Danielle took her mother by the hand and headed to the door.  ‘Don’t worry, I’ll find one this weekend,' she said.

 

Over the next few days, both Mom and Dad had long conversations with her. They both felt she was being too particular.  'It's this weekend or we’re not looking any more,' Dad finally said in frustration. ‘We don’t want to hear anything more about puppy size, either,' Mom added. Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday morning. By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ran right for the section that housed the smaller dogs. Tired of the routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the first row of cages.  There was an observation window so you could see the animals during times when visitors weren’t permitted.

 

Danielle walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer look.  One by one the dogs were brought out and she held each one.One by one she said, 'Sorry, but you're not the one.' It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup. The volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up the dog and held it closely.  This time she took a little longer. 'Mom, that’s it!  I found the right puppy!  He's the one!  I know it!' She screamed with joy. 

 

'It's the puppy size!'  ‘But it’s the same size as all the other puppies you held over the last few weeks,' Mom said... ‘No not size... THE SIGHS.  When I held him in my arms, he sighed,’ she said.

 

‘Don’t you remember? When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love depends on the sighs of your heart.  The more you love, the bigger the sigh!' The two women looked at each other for a moment.  Mom didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.  As she stooped down to hug the child, she did a little of both. 'Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh.  When you and Daddy come home from work and hug each other, you both sigh.  I knew I would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms,' she said. Then, holding the puppy up close to her face, she said, 'Mom, he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!'

 

Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes you sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of cool air on a hot day. They are the sighs of God. Take the time to stop and listen; you will be surprised at what you hear. ‘Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.' 

 

I hope your life is filled with Sighs!!!

 

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Wedding Passbook

 

Thanks to Mayilraj Kalimuthu

 

Wedding Passbook

Monica married Hitesh this day. At the end of the wedding party, Monica's mother gave her a newly opened bank saving passbook. With Rs.1000 deposit amount.    

Mother: 'Monica, take this passbook. Keep it as a record of your marriage   life. When there's something happy and memorable happened in your new   life, put some money in. Write down what it's about next to the line. The more memorable the event is, the more money you can put in. I've done the first one for you today. Do the others with Hitesh.When you look back after years, you can know how much happiness you've had.'   

Monica shared this with Hitesh when getting home. They both thought it was a great idea and were anxious to know when the second deposit can be made. This was what they did after certain time: 

·         7 Feb: Rs.100, first birthday celebration for Hitesh after marriage

·         1 Mar: Rs.300, salary raise for Monica  

·         20 Mar: Rs.200, vacation trip to Bali   

·         15 Apr: Rs.2000, Monica got pregnant  

·         1 Jun: Rs.1000, Hitesh got promoted  

·         ..... and so on...  

However, after years, they started fighting and arguing for trivial things.They didn't talk much. They regretted that they had married the nastiest people in the world.... no more love...Kind of typical nowadays, huh?

One day Monica talked to her Mother: 'Mom, we can't stand it anymore. We agree to divorce. I can't imagine how I decided to marry this guy!!!'  

Mother: 'Sure, girl, that's no big deal. Just do whatever you want if you really can't stand it. But before that, do one thing first. Remember the saving passbook I gave you on your wedding day? Take out all money and spend it first. You shouldn't keep any record of such a poor marriage.'  

Monica thought it was true. So she went to the bank, waiting at the queue and planning to cancel the account. While she was waiting, she took a look at the passbook record. She looked, and looked, and looked. Then the memory of all the previous joy and happiness just came up her mind. Her eyes were then filled with tears. She left and went home.  

When she was home, she handed the passbook to Hitesh, asked him to spend the money before getting divorce.

The next day, Hitesh gave the passbook back to Monica. She found a new deposit of Rs.5000. And a line next to the record: 'This is the day I notice how much I've loved you thru out all these years. How much happiness you've brought me.'  

They hugged and cried, putting the passbook back to the safe. Do you know how much money they had saved when they retired? I did not ask. I believe the money did not matter any more after they had gone thru all the good years in their life.  

"When you fall in any way, don’t see the place where you fell instead see the place from where you slipped. Life is about correcting mistakes." 

 

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Attitude Matters!

 

Thanks to Suma Iyengar

Attitude Matters!

 

One evening a Swamiji of Sri Ramakrishna Mutt was addressing the participants on the concept of work culture. One of the participants asked the following question to the Swamiji:

 

"I am a senior manager of Materials Department and I joined an organization 25 years ago as an  Engineer Trainee and over the last 25 years I have gone through very experience in the organization and I am now the senior manager looking after the material function independently. During the

initial part of my career, the job was very challenging and interesting. Every day was exciting and I looked forward to each day with lot of interest. However, all those exciting days are gone since I do  not find my joy any more interesting because there is nothing new in my job. As I have seen and

handled every conceivable situation there is no more challenges in my work. I am now feeling bored because I am doing a routine job. However, Swamiji, I am living in the same house for over forty years, I am the son for the same parents for over forty five years, I am the father for the same children for the past ten years and the husband for the same lady for the past twenty years. In these personal roles I do not feel bored and the passage of time has not taken away the zeal from me.  Please tell me why I am bored of the routine in the office and not in the house?"

 

This was a very interesting question and everyone was very anxious and curious to know what the Swamiji had to say!!

 

The response from him was very interesting and convincing. He asked the executive the question: "Please tell me for whom does your Mother cook ?" The executive replied that obviously the mother cooks for others. 

 

Then the Swamiji said that the mother "Serves" others and because of this service mindedness, she is not feeling tired or bored. But in an office, we "Work" and not "Serve". Anything we consider, as service will not make us feel bored. That is difference between "Serving" and "Working". 

 

He asked the executive to consider his work as service and not merely a work!! This was a very interesting analysis!!  Whenever you put a larger context around your work and see a broader meaning for your work, you will take interest in your work. An awareness of larger purpose of your job and an appreciation of its importance will make a very big difference in your internal energy. You should believe that you are here for a purpose and should believe in the spiritual context of your role. Attitude Matters!!!

 

If you think you are working for the organization you will get frustrated. If you feel you are doing a service and getting some service charges you will feel happy. It is just a paradigm shift that is required. 

 

Have a positive approach, Take interest in working and make the work a PLEASURE.

 

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Thanks to V.S Velayudan

Needed Always Positive Thinking

Positive thinking is a mental attitude that anticipates happiness, success and favorable outcomes in every situation or action you do. The thoughts get registered in your subconscious mind and you start taking action to create favorable change. A positive outlook can help you to cope better with stressful situations and can change your life for the better.     Why think positively? Ever wondered why some people find learning an enjoyable and exciting experience? Why are some people disinterested and find it an unpleasant experience while others use it merely as a road to fetch a good job? The difference between these people lies in their attitude and their approach towards life. Your mindset plays a huge role in every aspect of your life. Your mind can control your body for better or for worse. A negative mindset can mar your life while a positive mindset can make your life happy and peaceful. The choice is yours!     Ways to develop positive thinking You cannot change your thoughts and attitude overnight. Positive thinking takes practice. Persistence would make your mind to think positively and ignore negative thoughts. Benefits of positive thinking Decreases stress. Helps you cope better in stressful situations. Strengthens your Immune System and reduces the risk of certain diseases. Improves your self-esteem and confidence. Brings inner peace, happiness and a sense of well-being. Motivates you to accomplish your goals. Helps you have greater inner strength and energy. Helps you live longer. Listen to your inner voice Listening to your inner voice or instincts is one of the most common ways to develop positive thinking. Whenever any negative thoughts enter your mind, try to replace it with a constructive one. For example, “I won’t be able to do it” will be put forward as “I will do it”. Practice this regularly and you will soon be able to master your mind. Learn to meditate Meditation calms your mind and relaxes your body Meditation gives you inner strength, peace of mind, relaxation and a sense of bliss, which will help you to think positively.     Always see the brighter side of life Try to believe that everything happens for a reason and embrace the concept that something good will come out of every situation that momentarily seems bad. Always look on the bright side of life and it will work wonders for you. Learn to communicate effectively Not saying the things you feel can give a sense of frustration, anxiety and anger, thus giving way to negative thoughts. Hence, communication is an important aspect of positive thinking. Believe in yourself Believe in yourself and your capabilities to become more confident. Make a positive commitment to yourself and to the people around you. Praise yourself and be enthusiastic. Tips to positive thinking   Be optimistic and expect favorable outcomes in every situation. Cultivate the habit of reading inspiring books. Find reasons to smile more often. It’s a great stress buster. Try to use positive words, e.g. “I can”, “it will be done”, “it is possible” while thinking and talking. Engage yourself in enjoyable recreational activities. Interact with people who have a positive outlook in life.     Finally… Positive thinking needs consistent effort as you are creating a new habit. On the other hand, negative thoughts can rip your focus from your goal. There is no greater joy than living a healthy and positive life. So take charge of your mind and think positive   COMPILED BY DR.RP.

 

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