<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="1.0"><channel><title>Diary of Reshma Thakkar</title><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/</link><description>Diary of Reshma Thakkar</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>EMOTIONS</title><description><![CDATA[<P><FONT color=#cc33cc size=4><STRONG><HR></STRONG></FONT></P><P><FONT color=#cc33cc size=4><STRONG>Emotions cause you pain and they actually dictate behaviour to you.In other words when you are emotional you are no longer in control.For example, when you are excited you might think excitement is good.You cant actually think clearly.The emotion of excitement takes over and leads you to act.Its not always the best action that is born from excitement and you dont have any control.The same goes for anger.The emotion clouds your judgement and through this you act.You act without using your consciousness.The result is an outcome that is not always favourable and one that you have no control over.</STRONG></FONT></P><P><HR></P><P><STRONG><FONT color=#cc33cc size=4></FONT></STRONG> </P>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:13:35 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/06/28/EMOTIONS.html</link></item><item><title>Scribbled Rubbish</title><description><![CDATA[<P> </P><P>Today is gone</P><P>Tomorrow comes</P><P>Past gone...Future arrives</P><P>No end to start</P><P>No start to end</P><P>Life continues</P><P>Saddling on the reins of life</P><P>Till one reaches where can you tell</P><P>Confused</P><P>Wavered</P><P>But still galloping</P><P>To an unknown place called destiny....</P><P> </P>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 18:43:58 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/05/28/Scribbled-Rubbish.html</link></item><item><title>SHOULD WE</title><description><![CDATA[<P> </P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we build our surroundings --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>or thoughts?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we seek pleasure --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>or happiness?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we progress materially --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>or spiritually?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we nurse our ego --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>or ability?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we fear death --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>or disease?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we be worthy of praise from man --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or God?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we be intelligent --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or wise?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we attempt to win --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or achieve?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we envy </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or admire?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we identify with artifacts </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or Nature?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we be religious </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or spiritual?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we be right </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or just?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we be indifferent </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or detached?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we be ignorant </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or innocent?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we possess emotions </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or sensivity?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we love pets </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or animals?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we seek wealth </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or wisdom?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we possess social </EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or humane values?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Should we judge --</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#3366ff size=4><STRONG><EM>Or assess a person?</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT color=#3366ff><STRONG><EM><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><FONT size=4> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></EM></STRONG></FONT></P><BR><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#3366ff><STRONG><EM><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><FONT size=4> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></EM></STRONG></FONT></P>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:11:01 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/03/26/SHOULD-WE.html</link></item><item><title>The Seven Wonders of the World</title><description><![CDATA[<P><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>Junior high school students were studying the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of the lesson, the students were asked to list what they considered to be the Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following received the most votes: </FONT></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT></P><BR><DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>1. Egypt's Great Pyramids</FONT></FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana><BR>2. The Taj Mahal in India</FONT></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>3. The Grand Canyon in Arizona</FONT></FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana><BR>4. The Panama Canal</FONT></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>5. The Empire State Building</FONT></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>6. St. Peter's Basilica</FONT></FONT></DIV><BR><DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>7. China's Great Wall </FONT></FONT></DIV><BR><P><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The quiet girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help." </FONT></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are: </FONT></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>1. to touch...<BR>2. to taste...<BR>3. to see...<BR>4. to hear... (She hesitated a little, and then added...)<BR>5. to feel...<BR>6. to laugh...<BR>7. and to <FONT color=#ff3333><STRONG>love</STRONG></FONT>.</FONT></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>The room was so quiet; you could have heard a pin drop. </FONT></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana>May this story serve as a gentle reminder to all of us that the things we overlook as simple and ordinary are often the most wonderful - and we don't have to travel anywhere special to experience them. </FONT></FONT></P><P><FONT size=2><FONT face=Verdana></FONT></FONT> </P><BR><P><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT> </P>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:21:46 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/02/22/The-Seven-Wonders-of-the-World.html</link></item><item><title>LOVE IS RISK</title><description><![CDATA[<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff0000 size=2><EM></EM></FONT> </P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff0000 size=2><EM>There is a risk involved in everything<BR>Every time you share a smile<BR>Every time you shed a tear<BR>You are opening yourself up to hurt.<BR><BR>Some people tread slowly through life,<BR>Avoiding the closeness risk brings,<BR>Side-stepping the things they can't understand<BR>Turning away from those who care too much,<BR>Those who care stay too long,<BR>Those who hold too tightly.<BR><BR>There is never an easy way to love <BR>You can not approach it cautiously<BR>It will not wait for you to arm yourself.<BR><!--sc-ript><!--<BR>D(["mb","\u003cbr\u003eIt does not care if you turn away\u003cbr\u003eIt is everywhere, it is everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLove is the greatest of all risks.\u003cbr\u003eIt is not reliable, it is not cautious,\u003cbr\u003eIt is not sympathetic\u003cbr\u003eIt is unprejudiced and unmerciliess.\u003cbr\u003eIt strikes the strongest of mind,\u003cbr\u003eAnd brings them to their knees in one blow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven in the best of times, love hurts.\u003cbr\u003eIt hurts to need, it hurts to belong,\u003cbr\u003eIt hurts to be the other part of someone else,\u003cbr\u003eWithout either of your consent.\u003cbr\u003eBut, from the moment it overtakes you,\u003cbr\u003eIt hurts worse to be all alone. \u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"Verdana\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eThe risk of love never depletes;\u003cbr\u003eIt grows stronger and more dangerous with time.\u003cbr\u003eBut, it\u0026#39;s in the total surrender of all defense,\u003cbr\u003eThat we, no matter weak or strong,\u003cbr\u003eNo matter willing or captive,\u003cbr\u003eNo matter what, we truly experience love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the many things love is not, \u003cbr\u003eOutweighing it all are the things that love is.\u003cbr\u003eLove is surrender without a loss.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a gift without the cost.\u003cbr\u003eIt consumes your every thought \u0026amp; desire,\u003cbr\u003eEvery breath you take.\u003cbr\u003eIt is the fire that fuels you \u003cbr\u003eTo do more than pass through life;\u003cbr\u003eIt urges you, instead, to live. \u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"Verdana\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eNo matter the outcome, having felt love, \u003cbr\u003eYou will never be the same.\u003cbr\u003eIt may scar your heart \u0026amp; soul\u003cbr\u003eAnd Leave you only memories of forever.\u003cbr\u003eOr, it may cause every day of your life \u003cbr\u003eTo feel like there is no need for tomorrow.\u003cbr\u003eBut, love is worth it. It is worth the risk...\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"Verdana\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003eFor in all of life, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont color\u003d\"#ff3300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/font\u003eis truly the only risk worth taking.\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfont face\u003d\"Arial\" size\u003d\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSent to you as a courtesy of...\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cfont size\u003d\"2\"\u003eYour friends at AsAManThinketh.net\u003cbr\u003eFor a free eBook of James Allens classic:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.AsAManThinketh.net\" target\u003d\"_blank\" on-click\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\u003ehttp://www.AsAManThinketh.net",1]<BR>);<BR><BR>//--></SC-RIPT--><BR><BR>It does not care if you turn away<BR>It is everywhere, it is everything.<BR><BR>Love is the greatest of all risks.<BR>It is not reliable, it is not cautious,<BR>It is not sympathetic<BR>It is unprejudiced and unmerciliess.<BR>It strikes the strongest of mind,<BR>And brings them to their knees in one blow.<BR><BR>Even in the best of times, love hurts.<BR>It hurts to need, it hurts to belong,<BR>It hurts to be the other part of someone else,<BR>Without either of your consent.<BR>But, from the moment it overtakes you,<BR>It hurts worse to be all alone. </EM></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff0000 size=2><EM>The risk of love never depletes;<BR>It grows stronger and more dangerous with time.<BR>But, it's in the total surrender of all defense,<BR>That we, no matter weak or strong,<BR>No matter willing or captive,<BR>No matter what, we truly experience love.<BR><BR>Despite the many things love is not, <BR>Outweighing it all are the things that love is.<BR>Love is surrender without a loss.<BR>It is a gift without the cost.<BR>It consumes your every thought &amp; desire,<BR>Every breath you take.<BR>It is the fire that fuels you <BR>To do more than pass through life;<BR>It urges you, instead, to live. </EM></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff0000 size=2><EM>No matter the outcome, having felt love, <BR>You will never be the same.<BR>It may scar your heart &amp; soul<BR>And Leave you only memories of forever.<BR>Or, it may cause every day of your life <BR>To feel like there is no need for tomorrow.<BR>But, love is worth it. It is worth the risk...</EM></FONT></P><BR><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff0000 size=2><EM>For in all of life, <BR><STRONG>Love</STRONG> is truly the only risk worth taking.</EM></FONT></P><BR>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:14:42 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/02/10/LOVE-IS-RISK.html</link></item><item><title>!!! 21st Century !!!</title><description><![CDATA[<P><EM><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=2></FONT></EM> </P><BR><P><EM><FONT face=Verdana color=#ff0000 size=2>Our communication - Wireless<BR><BR>Our dress - Topless<BR><SPAN> </SPAN><BR>Our telephone - Cordless<BR><BR>Our cooking - Fireless<BR><BR>Our youth - Jobless <BR><BR>Our food - Fatless<BR><BR>Our labour - Effortless<BR><BR>Our conduct - Worthless</FONT></EM></P><BR><DIV><SPAN><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR><FONT size=5><FONT color=#ff0000><EM><FONT face=Verdana>Our relation - Loveless<BR><BR>Our attitude - Careless<SPAN> </SPAN><BR><BR>Our feelings - Heartless<BR><BR>Our politics - Shameless<BR><BR>Our education - Valueless<BR><BR>Our follies - Countless<BR><BR>Our arguments - Baseless<BR><BR>Our boss - Brainless<BR><BR>Our Job - Thankless<BR><BR>Our Salary - Very less</FONT></EM><BR><BR></FONT></FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:01:09 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/01/24/-21st-Century-.html</link></item><item><title>LESSONS IN LIFE</title><description><![CDATA[<FONT face=Arial><FONT size=4>1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. <BR><BR>2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. <BR><BR>3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. <BR><BR>4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Pay off your credit cards every month. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. You don\u0026#39;t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Cry with someone. It\u0026#39;s more healing than crying alone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. It\u0026#39;s OK to get angry with God. He can take it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Make peace with your past so it won\u0026#39;t screw up the present. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. It\u0026#39;s OK to let your children see you cry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Don\u0026#39;t compare your life to others\u0026#39;. You have no idea what their journey is all about. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn\u0026#39;t be in it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don\u0026#39;t worry; God never blinks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19. It\u0026#39;s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don\u0026#39;t take no for an answer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don\u0026#39;t save it for a special occasion. Today is special. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e22. Over prepare, then go with the flow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23. Be eccentric now. Don\u0026#39;t wait for old age to wear purple. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24. The most important sex organ is the brain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: \u0026quot;In five years, will this matter?\u0026quot; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e27. Always choose life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e28. Forgive everyone everything. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e29. What other people think of you is none of your business. \u003cbr\u003e30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e32. Your job won\u0026#39;t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. ",1]);//--></SCRIPT> <BR><BR>5. Pay off your credit cards every month. <BR><BR>6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. <BR><BR>7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. <BR><BR>8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it. <BR><BR>9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. <BR><BR>10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. <BR><BR>11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. <BR><BR>12. It's OK to let your children see you cry. <BR><BR>13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. <BR><BR>14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. <BR><BR>15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks. <BR><BR>16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying. <BR><BR>17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today. <BR><BR>18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write. <BR><BR>19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. <BR><BR>20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. <BR><BR>21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. <BR><BR>22. Over prepare, then go with the flow. <BR><BR>23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. <BR><BR>24. The most important sex organ is the brain. <BR><BR>25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. <BR><BR>26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?" <BR><BR>27. Always choose life. <BR><BR>28. Forgive everyone everything. <BR><BR>29. What other people think of you is none of your business. <BR>30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time. <BR><BR>31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. <BR><BR>32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.<SCRIPT><!--D(["mb","\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33. Believe in miracles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn\u0026#39;t do. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35. Whatever doesn\u0026#39;t kill you really does make you stronger. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else\u0026#39;s, we\u0026#39;d grab ours back. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e41. Don\u0026#39;t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e42. Get rid of anything that isn\u0026#39;t useful, beautiful or joyful. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e45. The best is yet to come. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e48. If you don\u0026#39;t ask, you don\u0026#39;t get. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e49. Yield. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50. Life isn\u0026#39;t tied with a bow, but it\u0026#39;s still a gift.\u003c/font\u003e \u003c/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir\u003d\"ltr\" style\u003d\"font-size:11pt\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"\u003e\u003cfont size\u003d\"3\"\u003e\u003c/font\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir\u003d\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family:MS Sans Serif\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"Mistral\" color\u003d\"#000000\" size\u003d\"5\"\u003eAseem Kaistha\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style\u003d\"font-family:MS Sans Serif\"\u003e\u003cfont face\u003d\"Mistral\" color\u003d\"#000000\"\u003eIt\u0026#39;s your attitude and not your aptitude that determines your altitude.\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp align\u003d\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.acuitynutraceuticals.spaces.live.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\u003e\u003cimg title\u003d\"Aseem\u0026#39;s Collection Courtesy Aarthi\" border\u003d\"0\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp align\u003d\"center\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width\u003d\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing\u003d\"0\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" width\u003d\"100%\"\u003e",1]);//--></SCRIPT> <BR><BR>33. Believe in miracles. <BR><BR>34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do. <BR><BR>35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. <BR><BR>36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young. <BR><BR>37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable. <BR><BR>38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion. <BR><BR>39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere. <BR><BR>40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. <BR><BR>41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. <BR><BR>42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. <BR><BR>43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. <BR><BR>44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. <BR><BR>45. The best is yet to come. <BR><BR>46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. <BR><BR>47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. <BR><BR>48. If you don't ask, you don't get. <BR><BR>49. Yield. <BR><BR>50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.</FONT><FONT size=2> </FONT></FONT><BR>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:51:10 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/01/21/LESSONS-IN-LIFE.html</link></item><item><title>CHANGES</title><description><![CDATA[<P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM></EM></FONT> </P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>I am not the one I was before yesterday.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>I cannot go back.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>I am not the one I will be tomorrow.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>I can not see that far ahead.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>I am who I am now, today.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>The person I see in the mirror changing so subtly, but changing, becoming a new person minute by minute day by day.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>The possibilities are endless, but I must choose which way I will change,each decision I make changes me in some way,positively or negatively.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>Let me open myself to good changes,to positive steps, happy feelings.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" color=#ff6600 size=5><EM>Let me open my heart to others that their joy and experiences may change me in a positive manner into the person I will become.</EM></FONT></P>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:37:44 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/01/16/CHANGES.html</link></item><item><title>HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY</title><description><![CDATA[<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #292929; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG></STRONG></SPAN> </P><BR><P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #292929; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"><STRONG>Jack  </STRONG><A onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://funlok.com/content/view/4793/33/" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #292929; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><STRONG>decided to go skiing with his buddy, Bob. So they loaded  up Jack's minivan and headed north. After driving for a few hours, they got caught in a terrible blizzard.  So they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the attractive lady who answered the door if they could spend the night. <BR><BR>"I realize it's terrible weather out there and I have this huge house all to myself, but I'm recently widowed," she explained. "I'm afraid the neighbors will talk if I let you stay in my house." <BR><BR>"Don't worry," Jack said. "We'll be happy to sleep in the barn. And if the weather breaks, we'll be gone at first light." <BR>The lady agreed, and the two men found their way to the barn and settled in for the night. Come morning, the weather had cleared, and they got on their way. <BR><BR>They enjoyed a great weekend of skiing.<BR><SCRIPT><!--<BR>D(["mb","\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut about nine months later, Jack got an unexpected letter from an attorney. It took him a few minutes  to figure it out, but he finally determined that it was from the attorney of that attractive widow he had  met on the ski weekend. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe dropped in on his friend Bob and asked, \u0026quot;Bob, do you remember that good-looking widow from the farm we stayed at on our ski holiday up north AB out 9 months ago ?\u0026quot;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;Yes, I do.\u0026quot; said Bob \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;Did you, ER, happen to get up in the middle of the night, go up to the house and pay her a visit?\u0026quot;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;Well, um, yes!,\u0026quot; Bob said, a little embarrassed about being found out, \u0026quot;I have to admit that I did.\u0026quot; \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;And  did you happen to give her my name instead  of telling her your name?\u0026quot;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob\u0026#39;s  face turned beet red and he said, \u0026quot;Yeah, look, I\u0026#39;m sorry, buddy. I\u0026#39;m afraid I did. Why do you ask?\u0026quot; \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026quot;She just died and left me everything\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026quot;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*******\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt;color:#292929;font-family:Tahoma\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://funlok.com/content/view/4828/33/\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\u003e\u003cfont size\u003d\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e  \n\n    \n    \u003cspan width\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"color:white\"\u003e__._,_.___\u003c/span\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n              \u003cspan\u003e\n          \u003ca href\u003d\"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Have-A-Heart/message/43731;_ylc\u003dX3oDMTM3ZXFwOGg0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE4MDQ1Nzc0BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTAyMDA4MgRtc2dJZAM0MzczMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEyMDAwMzA2MzcEdHBjSWQDNDM3MzE-\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\u003e\n            Messages in this topic          \u003c/a\u003e (\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e)\n        \u003c/span\u003e\n        \u003ca href\u003d\"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Have-A-Heart/post;_ylc\u003dX3oDMTJybTAzbHFlBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE4MDQ1Nzc0BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTAyMDA4MgRtc2dJZAM0MzczMQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEyMDAwMzA2Mzc-?act\u003dreply\u0026amp;messageNum\u003d43731\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\u003e",1]<BR>);<BR><BR>//--></SCRIPT><BR> <BR><BR>But about nine months later, Jack got an unexpected letter from an attorney. It took him a few minutes  to figure it out, but he finally determined that it was from the attorney of that attractive widow he had  met on the ski weekend. <BR><BR>He dropped in on his friend Bob and asked, "Bob, do you remember that good-looking widow from the farm we stayed at on our ski holiday up north AB out 9 months ago ?"<BR><BR>"Yes, I do." said Bob <BR><BR>"Did you, ER, happen to get up in the middle of the night, go up to the house and pay her a visit?"<BR><BR>"Well, um, yes!," Bob said, a little embarrassed about being found out, "I have to admit that I did." <BR><BR>"And  did you happen to give her my name instead  of telling her your name?"<BR><BR>Bob's  face turned beet red and he said, "Yeah, look, I'm sorry, buddy. I'm afraid I did. Why do you ask?" <BR><BR>"She just died and left me everything</STRONG></SPAN></A><STRONG>."<BR><BR></P></STRONG></SPAN>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:48:31 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/01/11/HONESTY-IS-THE-BEST-POLICY.html</link></item><item><title>A Quote</title><description><![CDATA[<A href="http://www.wishafriend.com/glitter/" target=new><IMG alt="glitter graphics" src="http://www.wishafriend.com/glitter/images/lifequotes7.gif" border=0></A><BR>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:04:47 +0530</pubDate><link>http://reshmathakker.rediffiland.com/blogs/2008/01/10/A-Quote.html</link></item></channel></rss>