Journey of Life

Journey of Life - Author Unknown

Do not undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others,
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Do not set your goals by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.

Do not take for granted the things closest to your heart.
Cling to them as you would your life,
for without them, life is meaningless
Do not let your life slip through your fingers
By living in the past nor for the future.

By living your life one day at a time,
You live all the days of your life.
Do not give up when you still have something to give.
Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
It is a fragile thread that binds is to each other.

Do not be afraid to encounter risks.
It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Do not shut out of your life by saying it is impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive love is to give love;
The fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly.

In addition, the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Do not dismiss your dreams.
To be without dreams is to be without hope;
To be without hope is to be without purpose.

Do not run through life so fast that you forget
not only where you have been, but also where you are going.
Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.

Be Happy. God Bless.

Somewhere

Somewhere
Sir Edwin Arnold 
Somewhere there waiteth in this world of ours
for one lone soul, another lonely soul -
Each chasing each through all the weary hours,
And meeting strangely at one sudden goal;
Then blend they - like green leaves with golden flowers,
Into one beautiful and perfect whole -
And life's long night is ended, and the way
Lies open onward to eternal day.

Be Happy. God Bless.

Praying for Ice Cream

                                         

Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen."
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never! "Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"... As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer." "Really?" my son asked.
 "Cross my heart." Said the old man!
 Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.".
 Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes, and my soul is good already."
Be Happy. God Bless.

My First Expert.. My Mother Kept A Garden

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My Mother Kept A Garden - Author Unknown 
My Mother kept a garden,
a garden of the heart,
She planted all the good things
that gave my life it's start. 
She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream,
Fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem... 
And when the winds and rain came,
she protected me enough-
But not too much because she knew
I'd need to stand up strong and tough. 
Her constant good example
always taught me right from wrong-
Markers for my pathway
that will last a lifetime long. 
I am my Mother's garden.
I am her legacy-
And I hope today she feels the love
reflected back from me 

My Mother is not only my first expert but she is my first institution. There are many little moments which are shinning in my memory when I am writing this article where my Mom helped me to boost my self esteem. Sharing today one of my favorite and most memorable memory. Years back few guest arrived our place and Mom was busy attending them and asked me to look after the milk boiling on cook top. May be she want to prepare some sweet traditional Indian dessert. I was in my early teens and not have too much knowledge about cooking. There was a few pieces of lemon my Mom kept aside to use in another recipe. Out of my over enthusiasm I thought I will surprise Mom with new type of lemon milk and squeeze the lemon on the milk. OMG... OMG the milk started to curdled. I panicked call Mom immediately and accepted the blunder that I had done. Bit upset but she didn't scold me, just in soft voice said next time when you experiment just let me know may be we both can create magic. I was about to start a long cry but she stopped me and told don’t waste time instead ask your Dad to attend the guest and you stand here and help me. She strain the mixture and let it sit. While my Dad attended the guests she prepared some savory snacks with some vegetable and that curdled milk which turned into cottage cheese and with other half she added some castor sugar, rose essence and make soft sweet cheese ball. Decorate it with rose petals and chopped pistachio. I am stunned in about 30 minutes time she was ready with savory and sweet snacks with perfect garnish to serve the guest. With a bright smile we both enter the room, my Mom also told the guests that how I helped to make the dish. They all appreciated my effort. Deep down I am filled with not only love for my Mom but with respect. Later on after all the guests left our house, happy I hugged my Mom and say thank you and asked that why she didn't scold me for such a huge mistake.
She gave me the lesson of life time...she said in soft sweet voice which I still remember ... my dear  girl …not always things will go the way we want…..but if we loose temper , scream and worry it will not change the situation to good but make it more worse….rather we should find out ways how to make worst the best…how to bring out beautiful out of the mess and it can only happen when we try to solve the problem in silence..and add love to all…..at the end what count is happiness for self and for others…see how beautifully we both made the guests happy.
 Today I am a known food and motivational blogger sharing recipes,wisdom and good thoughts with the world. My first expert, my beloved Mom is my base till now, each day teaching me such wisdom with tenderness. Each day I am growing brighter, my Mom is my sunshine who light every day of mine. May you stay healthy happy always…Maa love you forever.
Be Happy. God Bless.

Hidden Mystery

Hidden Mystery - Fred Burks
In the deepest depths of you and me
In the deepest depths of we
Lies the most beautiful jewel
Shining forth eternally

Within that precious jewel
Within that priceless piece of we
Lies a time beyond all time
Lies a place beyond all space

Within that sacred source of radiance
Lies a love beyond all love
Waiting
          Waiting
                    Waiting
Ever so patiently

Waiting for you, waiting for me
Waiting patiently for all to see
The beauty that is you inside of me
The beauty that is me inside of thee

In the deepest depths of you and me
In the deepest depths of we
Lies the love and wisdom
Of all Eternity.

Be Happy. God Bless.

Who Loves Me

                                                      

                                                  To Him Who Loves Me

He held me through the maelstrom of my heart

strong arms of comfort, chest of solid might
with soothing touch the healing he did start
he brought the rays of sun to warm my night

the whispers in my ear were tender, sweet
they breathed into my soul his courage fierce
he vanquished all the cold with flaming heat
and placed his balm on wounds that lies did pierce

my heart he touched and made to beat once more
my eyes he kissed with truth, and I could see
On lips his love with kisses he did pour
he arms a haven that was meant to be

To him who loves me with such constant care
my dreams, my soul and body I will bare.

Be Happy. God Bless.

Kapil Dev and Ek Nayi League

                                           

                                     East or West Cricket is the best
Cricket runs in Indian blood. I think in ever next house you will get a mad fan of cricket who will drop school, office and other celebration to watch his favorite match. I know a person whom we use to call cricket uncle. He is such a big fan of cricket that his house is full of cricket posters and cricket balls, bats. He use to fully dress in Indian cricket uniform with pads and gloves on…his favorite heavy bat as if he will be called off next to bat before every Indian match that shown on television. In front of the television he uses to make all his moves and how many time out of over excitement he broke the television. Aunty is the one to suffer most....when she asked him please leave this madness… our cricket uncle use to say do you know cricket was my reason for living. Aunty would leave the room with some huge grumble.
We use to laugh at his craziness but love whenever he gave treat to all the kids nearby with lots of chocolates every time India win’s a small or big match.
We never knew that love for cricket is so infectious and eating chocolate in that high end cricket vibes will catch up and I will be a avid cricket fan one day….not as crazy as him but near one. Cricket had change it form in last few years now it is more exciting, even one day match seems too much in our fast pace life so we move on to 20/20 big shot, fun, freaking madness in hours. Huge adrenalin rush and satisfaction at it’s highest when you see your team win.
We all know Kapil Dev who is one of the greatest all-rounders of all time.  I had a huge respect for him as he captained the Indian cricket team which won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. . Recently he joined twitter too. Now what is more exciting is that he is telling that he is coming up with a new league....EK NAYI LEAGUE.
He kept it a surprise what is EK NAYI LEAGUE….he is telling that he will open the secret on his twitter. I am following him on twitter  as I don’t want to miss a single update about this new league EK NAYI LEAGUE.
I am super excited what it  will be……a new game show or a new reformed IPL with all the great talents in it …omg I am going crazy to know .
A great cricketer  like Kapil Dev when endorsing a league with such zeal  then it will be something very special. Truly said in this quote  “Sometimes it's those little unexpected things in life that can make a big difference to us. Embrace and welcome the unexpected.”
I am ready to embrace Ek nayi League and hope you too. Join the craze.

A Box of Kisses

The story goes that some time ago, a man punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became infuriated when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree.
 Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, "This is for you, Daddy."
He was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, but his anger flared again when he found the box was empty.
 He yelled at her, "Don't you know that when you give someone a present, there's supposed to be something inside it?".
 The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said,"Oh, Daddy, it is not empty. I blew kisses into the box. All for you, Daddy." 
 The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged for her forgiveness.
 It is told that the man kept that gold box by his bed for years and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.
 In a very real sense, each of us as humans have been given a gold container filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children, friends, family and God. There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.
Be Happy. God Bless.

I Wish You Happiness

I wish you a lifetime of love
Happiness that never ends
Songs of laughter
Warmth of family and friends

I wish you days that are bright
And filled with dreams
A world of faith and hope
And joy that’s everlasting

I wish you constant peace
And good days ahead
You deserve this and more
My dear sweet friend

Be Happy. God Bless.