“Why do we have brakes in a car ?”

Once in a physics class, the teacher asked the students, “Why do we have brakes in a car?”

Varied answers were received: 

“To stop”

“To reduce speed”

“To avoid collision” etc.,

But the best answer was,

“To enable you to drive faster”

Give it a thought.

For a moment assume you have no brakes in your car then how fast will you drive your car?

It’s because of brakes that we can dare to accelerate, dare to go fast and reach destinations we desire.

At various points in life, we find our parents, teachers, mentors & friends etc. questioning our progress, direction or decision. We consider them as irritants or consider such inquiries as “brakes” to our ongoing work.

But, remember, it’s because of such questions (periodical brakes) that you have managed to reach where you are today. Without brakes, you could have skid, lost direction or met with an unfortunate accident.

I am deeply and sincerely grateful to all my priceless BRAKES.

Appreciate the “brakes” in your life. Without them, we wouldn't be  where we are today.

Yes, I am changing

"A friend of mine crossed 60 and is heading to 65.

I asked him what's changing? He sent me following lines."

Yes, I am changing. 

*After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now I have started loving myself.*

Yes, I am changing. 

*I just realised that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.*

Yes, I am changing. 

*I now stopped bargaining with vegetables & fruits vendors. After all, a few dollars more is not going to burn a hole in my pocket but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.*

Yes, I am changing. 

*I pay the taxi driver without waiting for the change. The extra money might bring a smile on his face. After all he is toiling much harder for a living than me*

Yes, I am changing. 

*I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. After all, the story makes them walk down the memory lane & relive the past.*

Yes, I am changing. 

*I've learnt not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. After all, the onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.*

Yes, I am changing.  

*I give compliments freely & generously. After all it's a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me*.

Yes, I am changing. 

*I've learnt not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. After all, personality speaks louder than appearances*.

Yes, I am changing. 

*I walk away from people who don't value me. After all, they might not know my worth, but I do*.

Yes, I am changing. 

*I remain cool when someone plays dirty politics to outrun me in the rat race. After all, I am not a rat & neither am I in any race*.

Yes, I am changing. 

*I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. After all, it's my emotions that make me human.*

Yes, I am changing. 

*I have learnt that its better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. After all, my ego will keep me aloof whereas with relationships I will never be alone*.

Yes, I am changing. 

*I've learnt to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last* .

Yes, I am changing. 

*I am doing what makes me happy. After all, I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to me.*

Time passes On

" When I got enough confidence, the stage was gone….. When I was sure of Losing, I won……. When I needed People the most, they Left me……. When I learnt to dry my Tears, I found a shoulder to Cry on…… When I mastered the Skill of Hating, Someone started Loving me from the core of the Heart…… And, while waiting for Light for Hours when I fell asleep, the Sun came out….. That’s LIFE!! No matter what you Plan, you never know what Life has Planned for you…… Success introduces you to the World……. But Failure introduces the World to you……. ……Always be Happy!! Often when we lose Hope and think this is the end… God smiles from above and says, “Relax Sweetheart; It’s just a Bend, not the End..!".....Sophia Loren

Die Empty

One of the most beautiful  book to read is "Die Empty" by Todd Henry.

The author was inspired and got this idea of writing ​​this book while attending a business meeting. 

When the director asked the audience: "Where is the richest land in the world?"

One of the audience answered: "Oil-rich Gulf states." 

Another added: "Diamond mines in Africa."

Then the director said: "No it is the cemetery. Yes, it is the richest land in the world, because millions of people have departed, "they have died" and they carried many valuable ideas that did not come to light and benefited others. It is all in the cemetery where they are buried."

Inspired by this answer, Todd Henry wrote his book "Die empty." Where he did his best to motivate people to pour out their ideas and potential energies in their communities and turn them into something useful before it is too late.

The most beautiful of what he said in his book is: "Do not go to your grave and carry inside you the best that you have.  *always choose to die empty*

The TRUE meaning of this  expression, is to die empty of all the goodness that is within you. Deliver it to the world, before you leave

If you have an idea perform it.

If you have a knowledge give it out.

If you have a goal achieve it.

Love, share and distribute, do not keep it inside.

 Prophet Mohammad said (pbu): "If the Final Hour comes upon one of you while he has in his hand a sapling, then let him plant it."

Shall we begin to give and remove and spread every atom of goodness inside us.

 Start the race.... *Die Empty*

A Long Time Ago

 

As I was walking Down life's highway Many years ago

I came upon a Sign that read

Heavens Grocery Store..

When I got a Little closer

The doors swung Open wide

And when I came To myself

I was standing Inside..

I saw a host of Angels

They were Standing everywhere

One handed me a Basket

And said 'My Child shop with care..'

Everything a Human needed, Was in that Grocery store

And what you Could not carry You could come Back for more

First I got some Patience.

Love was in that Same row.

Further down was Understanding,

You need that Everywhere you go..

I got a box or Two of Wisdom 

And Faith a bag Or two.

And Charity of Course

I would need some Of that too..

I couldn't miss The Holy Ghost

It was all over The place.

And then some Strength

And Courage to Help me run this race.

My basket was Getting full

But I remembered I needed Grace,

And then I chose Salvation for

Salvation was for Free

I tried to get Enough of that to do

For you and me..

Then I started to The counter

To pay my grocery Bill,

For I thought I Had everything

To do the Masters Will.

As I went up the Aisle

I saw Prayer and Put that in , 

For I knew when I Stepped outside

I would run into Sin.

Peace and Joy Were plentiful,

The last things On the shelf.

Song and Praise Were hanging near

So I just helped Myself. 

Then I said to The angel

'Now how much do I owe?'

He smiled and Said

'Just take them Everywhere you go.'

Again I asked 'Really now,

How much do I Owe?'

'My child' he Said , 'God paid your bill

A long long time Ago.'