Words On Life
1- Quotes from the one and only Osho
2- Shireen's Words
3- How Well Do You Bounce
4- Appreciation
5- What Oprah says on Men & Relationships (i think she's a bit too tough on men :)
6- Words of Wisdom by Maya Angelo (love this woman!)
7- Fast Communication (Joke)
Words On Health
1- Drinking Hot Water
2- The Truth About Coconut Oil
3- What You Do Not Know About Soya
4- Bras and Breast Cancer
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1- Quotes by Osho
Selected from "Everyday Osho" and "Love, Freedom, Aloneness"
120. Joy
Life consists of small things, but if you can bring the quality of cheerfulness to small things, the total will be tremendous. So don't wait for anything great to happen..It happens only when you start living small, ordinary things with a new mind, with new freshness, with new enthusiasm. These small things are what life is made of. They are the very stuff of life.
163. Being Hurt
Millions of people have decided not to be sensitive. They have grown thick skins around themselves just to avoid being hurt by anybody. But it is at great cost. Nobody can hurt them, but nobody can make them happy either.
When you start becoming open, both things become available: Sometimes it will be cloudy, and sometimes there will be sun. BUt if you remain closed off in your cave, then there is no cloud and no sun either... It is good to come out, to dance with the sun, and yes, sometimes to feel sad with the clouds too... You will be happier; you will be more loving. You will be more available, and other people will be available to you. You will be able to laugh, you will be able to celebrate!
354. Do-It-Yourself
In itself life is neutral. We make it beautiful, we make it ugly; life is what energy we bring to it. Beauty is not there like an object, like a rock. Beauty has to be created. You have to give a vision to reality, you have to give color to reality, you have to give a song to reality-then it is beautiful.
353. Don't Dissect the Flowers
When something unfolds inside you, don't jump on it intellectually. Otherwise you will kill the flower. You will take the petals apart to see what is inside, but in that very dissection the flower is gone.
357. Music
This existence is an orchestra, and we have to be in tune with it. That is why music has so much appeal to the human mind, to the human heart-because sometimes listening to music you start slipping into that universal harmony.. You are no longer in your thoughts-your wavelength changes. That great music starts surrounding you, starts playing on your hearts, starts creating a rhythm that you have lost. Great peace descends. Great ecstasy will arise out of those moments.
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2- A Few Words
By Shireen Sinno
Life is a canvas, paint it your way.
Don't miss a chance. Capture the moment. Life's too short.
Peace of mind is something money can't buy. You're very lucky if you have it.
Count your blessings, not your faults.
Let go of the negativity and hatred. Channel your energy in more significant things.
Live Life!
Love is God's gift to humanity.
Love yourself; body, mind and spirit.
Don't feel sorry for yourself for falling in love and failing,
feel sorry for those who don't know how to love....
Whether it is your intense feelings for a lover, a friend or a baby, love is the same, in essence.
It is what keeps us alive, and happy.
Express yourself. It's a right not a privilege.
Reach out and support those whose voices are unheard. They need every bit of it.
Stand against all discrimination. Even if we sometimes fall into the trap, unintentionally.
Communication is the key to the hearts of nations and individuals. It could save lives and relationships. It breaks walls and makes us all see the whole picture. Don't hesitate to initiate!
Learn to Give and enjoy the art of giving.
Learn to share your knowledge with others. It will only make it grow.
Don't take anybody for Granted, particularly not those who love you.
Do not take yourself for granted either. This is a little tricky part.
Don't carry your burdens all the time.
It will not make them any smaller, but will only hurt your back.
Don't expect too much from anybody. Be grateful for what you get.
This is how you become more appreciative.
Don't go out of your way to please or impress. You're bound to Loose both,
yourself and the one you're trying to please. People might be more interested in your true self.
Don't Copy others blindly. Each of us is special in his own way.
Be genuine. You will look up to yourself. Nothing's more important.
Be transparent. It'll make your face glow.
Wearing masks exhausts you and drains down your energy.
Learn to say Sorry. Do it with pride, and mean it.
Those who do are strong people, and are at peace with themselves.
Learn to accept an apology. To be able to forgive and forget is divine.
Sometimes it's easier said than done, I know. If you cannot do both, try to do the latter.
Don't keep a grudge. It is extremely toxic. And you'll be the only one suffering.
Learn to choose your words carefully, once they come out there's no way back.
Remember that there are always at least two sides of the story.
And that everybody deserves a chance. "To err is human."
If you've had a bad experience in something, accept it as part of the deal, of the learning process. There's a price for everything, and some things are only learned the hard way.
As Alanis says "You Live You Learn". Love it!
You are the only one who puts yourself down, and lifts yourself up.
Give your wounds enough time to heal.
If you want to quit, do it gracefully. You don't need to leave a bad trace.
If you get pleasure from hurting others, then you have a Problem.
Don't point fingers. It can be very simple. Look into yourself and work it out.
You will feel fresh and clean.
Try to give people the benefit of the doubt. You would want them to do the same when u need it.
If u feel guilty, it means your conscience is alive. It's a good sign.
Don't kill the feeling, deal with the situation responsibly.
When u get really Angry about something, write an angry note and let out all the frustration,
then shred and get rid of the note. It is exactly like washing away the anger.
That's what a spiritual person taught me..
A little advice to Women.
Be yourselves and feel proud. Show your feminine side, but don't abuse it.
Don't try to imitate or challenge men, we are different. (thank God!) Equal but different.
Make sure ur partner sees more in you than a pleasing face.
It is what lasts over the years.
Learn to appreciate what other women have got, whether it's power, career, beauty or fame.
It will make you want to give more and be better. On the other hand, jealousy will only make u struggle within. And will eventually destroy you.
It's good to be analytical. But don't invest a lot of time in (over) analyzing, punishing and judging.
You will miss out on more interesting things. And there's a lot more out there.
A few words to Men.
Mmmm.. See I have to write something here or I'll be accused of being biased.
Men are generally more simple or simplistc than women.
It's either black or white, grayscale does not exist.
Men can wisely manage one thing at a time, women are expected to handle it all, for little credit.
Men can be really good friends, in many times more loyal than women.
I say you should treat your woman as you treat a partner.
Supply the emotions and support when needed, but don't over do it and turn her into an inert doll. Not all women wanna be the "sois belle et tais-toi" type. Don't be fooled.
You'll enjoy her more as an individual.
Oh yeah, and don't worry too much about your ego.
Open up. Be brave enough to show your weaknesses. It is only part of being human.
Last but not least.. a few words on Friendship.
My advice is to never let go of a true friend.
They are hard to find. Embrace your friendships, and cherish every moment.
Friends make mistakes, just like you do. And things can go wrong.
If there's a chance to mend things, don't miss it. I just did and it felt great.
It is very much worth the trouble!
These words are coming straight from my heart. I am for sure touched by the many things we come across in life, the music, the books and all. Yoga is one inspiring act. It'll make you see things differently, and a lot more than that. Do yourself a favor and try it..
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3- How Well Do You Bounce
"The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. So to feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever.
The farther the fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not like the taste. To solve this problem, fishing companies Installed freezers on their boats. They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer.
However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen and they did not like frozen fish. The frozen fish brought a lower price.So fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and stuff them in the tanks, fin to fin. After a little thrashing around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull, but alive.
Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. Because the fish did not move For days, they lost their fresh-fish taste. The Japanese preferred the Lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish.
So how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem?
How do they get fresh-tasting fish to Japan?
To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put The fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank. The Shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state. The fish are challenged.
As soon as you reach your goals, such as earning good money, getting a good position, starting a successful company, paying off your debts or whatever,you might lose your passion. Relax.
Like the Japanese fish problem, the best solution is simple. "Man thrives, oddly Enough, only in
the presence of a challenging environment. "
The Benefits of a Challenge The more intelligent, persistent and competent you are, the more you enjoy a good problem. If your challenges are the correct size, and if you are steadily conquering those challenges, you are happy. You think of your challenges and get energized. You are excited to try new solutions. You have fun. You are alive!
Recommendations:
Instead of avoiding challenges, jump into them. Beat the heck out of them.
Don't create success and lie in it. If you have created success then you have resources, skills and abilities to make a difference. Put a shark in your tank and see how far you can really go!
Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb,
BUT about how well you bounce.
'Make Your Own Way'
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4- Appreciate Life
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son,
"Well, son,how was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father.
The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that ! has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us; they have friends to protect them."
The boy's father was speechless, astounded.
Then his son added, "Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing?
Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we
have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
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5- WHAT OPRAH HAD TO SAY ABOUT MEN:
If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.
Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior. Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache. Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship that's not meant to be. Slower is better.
Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy.
If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you as you deserve then heck no, you can't "be friends". A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend. Don't settle.
If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is.
Don't stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.
The only person you can control in a relationship is you.
Always have your own set of friends separate from is.
Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you.
If something bothers you, speak up.
Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.
You cannot change a man's behavior. Change comes from within.
Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man, nothing more nothing less.
Never let a man define who you are.
A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you.
You should not be the one doing all the bending...compromise is two way street.
You need time to heal between relationships...... deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship.
You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you...a relationship consists of two WHOLE individuals...look for someone complimentary...not supplementary.
Make him miss you sometimes...when a man always know where you are, and you're always readily available to him - he takes it for granted.
Don't fully commit to a man who doesn't give you everything that you need.
Keep him in your radar but get to know others.
Share this with other women... You'll make someone smile, another rethink her choices, and another woman prepare.
You can also share this with other men just so they know.. :)
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6- Words of Wisdom by Maya Angelou
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget wha t you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
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7- Fast Communication
not true... but anyway :)
The three fastest ways of communication in the world:
Tel-e-phone
Tel-e-vision
Tell-a-woman
You still want it faster? Tell her, not to tell anyone.
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On Health
1- Drinking hot water
This is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after your meal, but about ladies and their heart attacks. This makes sense.... the Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals...not cold water... maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.
It is nice to have a cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.
Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks: Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and
be aware. The more we know, the better chance we
could survive...
This could save your life!!
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2-The Truth About Conout Oil
Email sent on November 15, 2006
Dear Friends,
I would like to share this with you.
A few weeks ago, I attended a seminar on Coconut Oil at an organic food restaurant here in Dubai. I had not at all expected to hear what I did. I went home and made a quick online search just to read what has been said about it worldwide. Everything we have been hearing about coconut oil for the past fifty years, my friends, was a myth! For mere political and economical reasons, the (primarily American) media has managed to brainwash us into believing that this oil is very unhealthy and has diverted our attention to a variety of toxic cooking oils instead.
Coconut oil has miraculous benefits on our overall health, immunity, body functions, plus our hearts, weights, skin.. and that it CURES, heals, DETOXIFIES and defends our body from almost all diseases and inflammations. (and even cancer). There are testimonials on people who have been cured from chronic infections, parasites, fibrocystic breast disease, hormone imbalance, cholesterol, obesity, hypertension, allergies, fatigue.. and cancer! Even better, it is the only oil on earth that is not damaged in frying, and that retains its qualities both cooked and uncooked.
I will leave it for you to read these links, and find for yourselves that coconut is a real MIRACLE food. Check out the testimonials, read the studies done, and if possible buy the book "Coconut Cures" (i read it it's amazing!).
I hope we all shift back to the oil that has been once the king of oils, but unfortunately has been kept away from humanity for all these years.
With Love,
Shireen
References
http://www.coconut-connections.com/healthiest_oil.htm
http://www.virgincoconutoil.co.uk/
http://www.mercola.com/products/coconut_oil.htm
http://www.coconutoil.com/coconut_oil_21st_century.htm
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3- ONE WOMAN'S STORY ON SOYA...
These are facts, as they relate to my experience, my opinions based on what I have read and felt. I am relating them to warn other young health-conscious women who are unwittingly arming themselves. In 1989, I graduated from high school in Texas and couldn't wait to hit the big college city. One of the changes I wanted to make was to eat healthier. Once I moved to health-conscious Austin, Texas, I began to fortify my body with the best and healthiest foods I could find.
Tofu was the main ingredient in every healthy dish and I bought soya milk almost every day used it for everything from cereal to smoothies or just to drink for a quick snack. I bought soya muffins, miso soup with tofu, soybeans, soybean, sprouts, etc. All the literature in all the health and fitness magazines said that soya protected you against everything from heart disease to breast cancer. It was the magical isoflavones, the estrogen-like hormones that all worked to help you stay young and healthy. I looked great, I was working out all the time, but my menstrual cycle was off.
At 20, I started taking birth control pills to regulate my menstrual cycle.
In addition to this I began to suffer from painful periods. I began to get puffy, it was as though I was losing my muscle tone. I began to suffer from depression and getting hot flashes. I mistook all this for PMS since my periods were irregular. By the time I was 25, my periods were so bad, I couldn't walk.
The birth control pills never made them regular or less painful so I decided to stop taking them. I went on like this for another two years until I realized my pain wasn't normal. At 27, my gynecologist found two cysts in my uterus. Both were the size of tennis balls. I went through surgery to have them removed and thank God they were benign. The gynecologist told me to go back on birth control pills. I didn't. In 1998, he discovered a lump in my breast. Again, I went through surgery and again it was benign.
In November 2000 my glands swelled up and my gums became inflamed. Thinking I had a tooth infection I went to the dentist who told me that teeth were not the problem. After a dose of antibiotics the swelling still did not go down. At this point I could feel a tiny nodule on the right side of my neck. I told my mother I had thyroid trouble. She thought I was being silly.
My fiance and I sat stunned. We were not prepared and I was so scared. We scheduled surgery right away. The specialist told us that it would only be after the operation that a pathologist would be able to tell us for sure if it was cancer. They found a tumor at my right lobe composed of irregular cells and another smaller tumor growing on the left, so the entire thyroid was removed. They told me that after undergoing radioactive iodine I would be safe and assured me that I could live a long life.
After treatment I began to search for the cause of all these problems. I never once thought it could be all the soya I had consumed for nearly ten years. After all, soya is healthy. I came upon a web page that linked thyroid problems to soya intake and the conspiracy of soya marketed as a health food when in fact it is only a toxic by-product of the vegetable oil industry. This was insane, after all, the health and fitness magazines had said nothing about soya being harmful.
Breast cancer is linked to estrogen. What mimics estrogen in the female body, SOYA! But I never suspected soya because until now I never once found a single article that stated soya could be dangerous. Women who took soya prior to thyroid problems will continue to take it after if they are not aware of what soya actually does, what it contains and how it reacts in the female body. I think this is the reason that women with thyroid cancer often develop breast cancer later.
Dear readers, please use my story in any way you can. There are so many young girls who are consuming soya because they think they are taking care of themselves, and women taking soya because they want to be healthy. It is so unfair that the information about the dangers of soya isn't more widely circulated. It is sad. There are many out there who feel this way and it is a terrible blow when you realize you are not as healthy as you thought and that the information that you depended on was wrong.
Here are some references:
http://www.haelan.co.uk/Wholefood-Soya.shtml
http://www.netlink.de/gen/Zeitung/2000/000813.html
http://www.biotech-info.net/soya.html