Grow by giving

Grow by Giving

Perhaps the single most powerful way to succeed in life is to have more concern for our fellow human beings.  Normally, we are overwhelmingly concerned about ourselves, driven by our own personal motives and ambitions.  However, the happiest people literally lose themselves in the feelings, thoughts, and aspirations of others.

Are you ready to "forget yourself" and be genuinely interested in the welfare of others?  Are you willing to be tolerant and kind to others, listen attentively and silently to their words, and be non-judgmental and open to their opinions and points of view?  If you are, you're an excellent candidate for great success in life, not to mention an ever-increasing personal happiness and joy.

Try a little experiment. When you meet with others, immediately put yourself in their shoes. Think only of what they want. Listen carefully to their thoughts and feelings, and show genuine concern and empathy. Do this for the entire meeting. Now watch how the interaction goes. Watch how the energy level of the other person increases. The other individual becomes more animated and involved.

In addition, if you watch closely, you may notice some interesting things starting to happen. An unthought of point of view or perspective may be raised in the conversation. New ideas or fresh new insights are suddenly revealed. Or, a new interesting idea, project or event might suddenly come out of the discussion. This all happens because you have shifted your concern toward the other person.

But there's more. If you pay very close attention, you'll see that there might be an added "response from life." For example, during the conversation, someone might call in a great new project to you; or a dramatic new development might arise in some area of your work. This is life itself "responding" to your concern for another person. It is a hidden power that we have witnessed dozens of times in the past. 

Whenever you shift your perspective from yourself to others, your energy increases, conditions of accomplishment, success, and positive outcome reveal themselves, life responds suddenly, positively, and abundantly, and one feels a great joy. The more real and heartfelt the positive feeling toward the other person, the greater the energy, success, joy, and happiness.

Source: http://www.gurusoftware.com/GuruNet/AurobindoMother/MotherPath.htm

This is Your life.

Are you who you want to be? 

Dying thoughts..

I've read about many masters that walked this earth and every single one without exception has always stressed on the last thoughts before dying. 

Remember it has to Always Always be about God.

Moksha (Liberation): Destiny

The thought or wish the dying individual holds at the moment of death has special importance in determining his future destiny. 

If the last thought is of God or the master, the individual achieves liberation.

-Avatar Meher Baba 

Finding misplaced articles

This is literally a miracle prayer someone told me once, I've used it often and it has touchwood till now never failed me..
Whenever you misplace an article, eg. keys, books, clothes, watch, cards etc. while looking for it keep chanting within yourself, "Who found the lost property of St Anthony."
Hope it helps you too :)

Five foods that will improve your looks

As we age, gravity can have its way with us. Sagging skin, lowered metabolisms and wrinkles can all make you feel and look older. Instead of shelling out tons of money for anti-aging exfoliates and other expensive treatments, you can improve your appearance simply with the foods you choose to put in your body.

Here are five foods that will reverse the aging process and improve your looks.

Spinach

Popeye had a point by getting this green veggie tattooed on his arm. You won’t necessarily be able to save Olive and pack on tons of bulk within minutes of eating spinach, but this magic food will keep the whites of your eyes crystal clear.

Spinach is packed full of carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin and it tastes delicious with steak, salads or even curry.

Bananas

A banana a day will keep the doctor away. It makes your skin look younger by building up its elasticity. Pair a banana with your morning cereal, natural, fat-free yogurt with granola, or add some honey for some extra sweetness.

Turkey

This lean protein doesn’t just make you sleepy after a huge Thanksgiving meal. It also keeps your hair, teeth and nails looking like the stuff of dreams – a definite turn on for any woman. Water, plenty of fruits and veggies, and lean meat will help you maintain your boyish looks, and attract women for years to come.

Beets

They may not be your first go-to veggie, but our purple pals are strong allies in the fight against aging. Beets contain a large concentration of betaine, which is a bioactive agent that helps to breakdown fat. The juice in beets also includes a type of chlorine that enables your body to digest better.

Add a tablespoon of beetroot juice to your salad to enjoy all of the benefits without suffering through the taste.

Guava

Guava is a bit of a miracle fruit. It's high in antioxidants that help to counteract free radicals that cause skin damage and make you appear older. The vitamin C in guava also boosts your metabolism and keeps you from getting sick.

These five foods are your ticket to the Fountain of Youth. Pair them with plenty of daily exercise and you’re bound to age as well as George Clooney. You may even get picked for a starring role in the next James Bond film.

Source: http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/14603409-five-foods-that-will-improve-your-looks?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mylikes