To all my loving readers and visitors,
I am so excited to share this great story with you and I am certain that you will love it.
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport.
We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.
My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.
So I asked, *'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!'
This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'*
He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment.
As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally.
Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so ... Love the people who treat you right. *
Pray for the ones who don't*. *
Life** is ten percent what you **make it** and ninety percent how you**take it!*
Have a blessed, garbage-free day!
Remember don't show your temper when people dump the garbage on you.
Smile back and pity these people who do not know what they are doing.
Please share this with your friends so that they know how to handle when other people dump garbage at them. Thank you in advance for helping them.
James Oh
Hearty welcome
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
HOW TO REMOVE YOUR LIMITING BELIEF
Happy day to all my loving readers and visitors,
What is limiting belief? The beliefs that you have implanted over time and limit / restrict you from living the life of your dreams and diminish your chance to succeed. In short, your limiting belief systems that stop fulfilment from occurring.
In this article I am going to share with you some useful tips that can help you overcome your limiting beliefs.
1. HOW TO BE SET FREE
You must not be a captive of your limiting beliefs. To overcome this, you need to open your mind and willingly listen to new ideas so that those existing beliefs can be kept in check. By doing so, you will be able to identify these limiting beliefs one by one and replace them with the unlimited beliefs. Eventually you will set yourself free from all these limiting beliefs.
2 HAVE FAITH
This unlimited belief need to be rooted deeply inside your heart so as to resist whatsoever resistance along your journey. You must believe in it with TOTAL CONVICTION. In short, you have control of yourself regardless of the circumstances you are in. This is the driving force behind any great success throughout mankind's history.
3. DEVELOP YOUR PASSION
Life is full of purposes and to live to its fullest, you need to do what you love. Search for your passion and let your dream take you through your journey. Enjoy the ride and stay focus on your goals. Then you will be surprised as how it will not only assist you to overcome your limiting beliefs, but also help you to create a new course of beliefs that will support you in your journey to success. Being clear about what you want to do with your life helps you to eliminate your limiting beliefs. Once you have a passion for something, your beliefs can do nothing except supporting your journey. I was an extremely shy and introvert person. But when I discovered my passion and became clear about my life purpose, I began to write articles in my blog with an intention of helping people worldwide to achieve their goals. Now, you can see clearly that my passion is more overwhelms my limiting belief so that I can walk through my journey with ease.
4. USE YOUR IMAGINATION TO FAN DESIRE
You need more than daydreams and wishful wishes, but also intense and lasting burning desire to work towards your unlimited beliefs. No one can create them for you. You have to develop them yourself constantly and also have faith that you are capable of achieving them. As such, you can see that clarity of purpose and intensity of desire are the chief ingredients of the magic formula.
5 AFFIRM, REINFORCE YOUR NEW BELIEF
Put down your own affirmations in writing. By doing so, you tend to have a much clearer view of your pre-set goal. It will further assist you to visualize and work towards your goals constantly. This is because affirmations invoke strong emotions within you that overwhelms your limiting belief and replaces it with new beliefs. Hence, it reinforces your new beliefs.
6. START WITH SMALL AND ACHIEVABLE GOAL
This is also a smart move to begin. The small achievement will reinforce your new belief. It functions like muscle. It builds strength from exercise thereby raising your mind's boundaries so as to build up your confidence. One way is to provoke your existing mind to filter all the negative elements
7. STAY FOCUS
You need to stay focus on your goal and do not let the circumstance to divert you from your goal. You must stay in control. To do so, you must realize that the power of concentration as well illustrated by the magnified glass whereby it is used to sunlight to cause the heating effect on the piece of paper underneath it. Similarly, you need to focus as the benefits that it will bring.
8. STAY WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE
Be aware that negative people can divert your energy and vitality. Therefore it is wiser to stay with positive and successful people who can give you the necessary support and appropriate advice as well as new ideas that can help you to broaden your mind boundaries.
9. POSITIVE WORDS, ACTION AND APPROACH
By consistently using positive words, action and approach, it will attract more lasting positive elements and energy that you need to overcome your limiting beliefs. By affirming and reaffirming, you will not only constantly boost up your confidence, but also assist you toward achieving the highest possible level of unlimited beliefs.
Trust that the above tips will help you to eliminate your limited beliefs and set you on a path to ever lasting happiness and success.
Please feel free to add to the above list should you have other effective proven measures. Thank you in advance for your kind participation.
James Oh
PS YOU MAY READ THIS ARTICLE AT OTHER WEBSITE BY CLICKING AT THE TITLE OF THIS POST
What is limiting belief? The beliefs that you have implanted over time and limit / restrict you from living the life of your dreams and diminish your chance to succeed. In short, your limiting belief systems that stop fulfilment from occurring.
In this article I am going to share with you some useful tips that can help you overcome your limiting beliefs.
1. HOW TO BE SET FREE
You must not be a captive of your limiting beliefs. To overcome this, you need to open your mind and willingly listen to new ideas so that those existing beliefs can be kept in check. By doing so, you will be able to identify these limiting beliefs one by one and replace them with the unlimited beliefs. Eventually you will set yourself free from all these limiting beliefs.
2 HAVE FAITH
This unlimited belief need to be rooted deeply inside your heart so as to resist whatsoever resistance along your journey. You must believe in it with TOTAL CONVICTION. In short, you have control of yourself regardless of the circumstances you are in. This is the driving force behind any great success throughout mankind's history.
3. DEVELOP YOUR PASSION
Life is full of purposes and to live to its fullest, you need to do what you love. Search for your passion and let your dream take you through your journey. Enjoy the ride and stay focus on your goals. Then you will be surprised as how it will not only assist you to overcome your limiting beliefs, but also help you to create a new course of beliefs that will support you in your journey to success. Being clear about what you want to do with your life helps you to eliminate your limiting beliefs. Once you have a passion for something, your beliefs can do nothing except supporting your journey. I was an extremely shy and introvert person. But when I discovered my passion and became clear about my life purpose, I began to write articles in my blog with an intention of helping people worldwide to achieve their goals. Now, you can see clearly that my passion is more overwhelms my limiting belief so that I can walk through my journey with ease.
4. USE YOUR IMAGINATION TO FAN DESIRE
You need more than daydreams and wishful wishes, but also intense and lasting burning desire to work towards your unlimited beliefs. No one can create them for you. You have to develop them yourself constantly and also have faith that you are capable of achieving them. As such, you can see that clarity of purpose and intensity of desire are the chief ingredients of the magic formula.
5 AFFIRM, REINFORCE YOUR NEW BELIEF
Put down your own affirmations in writing. By doing so, you tend to have a much clearer view of your pre-set goal. It will further assist you to visualize and work towards your goals constantly. This is because affirmations invoke strong emotions within you that overwhelms your limiting belief and replaces it with new beliefs. Hence, it reinforces your new beliefs.
6. START WITH SMALL AND ACHIEVABLE GOAL
This is also a smart move to begin. The small achievement will reinforce your new belief. It functions like muscle. It builds strength from exercise thereby raising your mind's boundaries so as to build up your confidence. One way is to provoke your existing mind to filter all the negative elements
7. STAY FOCUS
You need to stay focus on your goal and do not let the circumstance to divert you from your goal. You must stay in control. To do so, you must realize that the power of concentration as well illustrated by the magnified glass whereby it is used to sunlight to cause the heating effect on the piece of paper underneath it. Similarly, you need to focus as the benefits that it will bring.
8. STAY WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE
Be aware that negative people can divert your energy and vitality. Therefore it is wiser to stay with positive and successful people who can give you the necessary support and appropriate advice as well as new ideas that can help you to broaden your mind boundaries.
9. POSITIVE WORDS, ACTION AND APPROACH
By consistently using positive words, action and approach, it will attract more lasting positive elements and energy that you need to overcome your limiting beliefs. By affirming and reaffirming, you will not only constantly boost up your confidence, but also assist you toward achieving the highest possible level of unlimited beliefs.
Trust that the above tips will help you to eliminate your limited beliefs and set you on a path to ever lasting happiness and success.
Please feel free to add to the above list should you have other effective proven measures. Thank you in advance for your kind participation.
PS YOU MAY READ THIS ARTICLE AT OTHER WEBSITE BY CLICKING AT THE TITLE OF THIS POST
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
25 health benefits of Lemons
Do you know that Lemon, one of the super fruits, which can bring you a myriad health and cosmetic benefits ? I shall discuss it in details shortly.
There are a few persons for whom it is an allergen, so make sure you are not allergic to this natural product, before you start enjoying the many benefits.
1. Lemon being a citrus fruit, fights against infection. It helps in production of White Blood Cells and antibodies in blood which attacks the invading microorganism and prevents infection.
2. Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free radicals preventing many dangerous diseases like stroke, cardiovascular diseases and cancers.
3. Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
4. Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lower the rates of colon, prostate,and breast cancer. They prevent faulty metabolism in the cell, which can predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks the formation of nitrosamines in the gut.
5. Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.
6. A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed to clear the digestive system and purify liver as well.
7. The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground to make powder can be applied to the hair for a few minutes before bath which relieves head ache and
cools the body.
8. Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones and prevents from getting more.
9. Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightener and skin bleach which reduces the pigment melanin and prevents the risk of chemical allergic reactions which is common with hair dyes and bleaches.
10. Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation of the tongue.
11. Lemon juice is given to prevent common cold.
12. Lemon juice is given to prevent or treat urinary tract infection and gonorrhea.
13. Lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and stings of certain insects to relieve its poison and pain.
14. Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric problems.
15. Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with little glycerin.
16. Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills bacteria and other organisms present in them, thereby prevents many gastro-intestinal tract infections.
17. Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning lowers cholesterol levels and brings down your weight.
18. Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration and shock in case of diarrhea.
19. Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It removes plaque, whitens the teeth and strengthens the enamel.
20. A table spoon of thick lemon syrup everyday relieves asthma.
21. Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin.
22. Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and also used as a treatment for
diphtheria.
23. Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair.
24.. Lemon applied over the face removes wrinkles and keeps you young.
25. Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.
Thanks for your time and hope to seeing you again,
James Oh
Monday, October 12, 2009
A Lovely Message
Very happy day to everyone,
I can't find anything better than sharing the story below with you:-
A Lovely Message
A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the gem of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for office so he asked his wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. His wife, preoccupied in the kitchen, totally forgot the matter.
The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the bottle fascinated by its color and drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed the mother hurried him to the hospital, where he died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified how to face her husband.
When the distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and uttered just five words.
QUESTIONS:
1. What were the five words ?
2. What is the implication of this story?
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ANSWER :
The husband just said, "I am with you, Darling"
The husband's totally unexpected reaction is a proactive behavior.
The child is dead. He can never be brought back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother.
Besides, if only he had taken time to keep the bottle away, this would not have happened.
No one is to be blamed. She had also lost her only child.. What she needed at that moment was consolation and sympathy from the husband. That is what he gave her.
If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be much fewer problems in the world. "
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Take off all your envies, jealousies,unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears. And you will find things are actually not as difficult as you Think.
MORAL OF THE STORY
This story is really worth reading. .....
Sometimes we spend time in asking who is responsible or whom to blame, whether in a relationship, in a job or with the people we know. By this way we miss out something
Trust you have also learn a good lesson here. As such, please don't forget to pass this blog to others who intend to pursuing health and happiness.
Have a lovely day,
James Oh
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
STEPS TO DEVELOP SOUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
To all my dearest visitors and readers,
Hope you find this article well and useful.
It is a popular belief that you need to stress your dollars only when the economy is in a crisis. However, the truth is that we need to embed financial management skills in our personal lives regardless of the state of the economic affairs. There is no way that you can avoid from dealing with money in life. As such, we need to realize and acknowledge the importance of this matter in our lives.
IN this article, I have listed some of the steps to develop sound financial management skills:-
1. ENSURE FINANCE IS AT THE HEART OF DEVELOPING YOUR VISION AND STRATEGY
Without such commitment, you will not only run the risk of flawed planning and poor decision making, but also fail to embed sound financial principles into the management of your daily life as a whole. Do not worry about making mistake as long as you learn from it. Always learn from the master who have a proven track record. Keep on trying out until you truly apprehend its implications in each different scenarios. Here, repetition is the key of mastery.
2. START NOW!
It is never too late to begin. Act now to kick-start good financial management in your life. No matter what the current level of your financial management skills, there tend to be potential - almost certainly huge potential - to improve. You must want good financial management to be at your heart, be committed to it and be consistent in promoting and supporting its application. It takes time to build an empire, so do financial management skills. If you understand the compound interest implication, then you will know the snowball effect on money. Life passes quickly and you might need extra money for the unexpected and the long term. In light of today’s global financial crisis with its high rate of inflation, managing your money effectively has become exceptionally important than before.
3. REINFORCE THE BEHAVIOR THAT YOU WANT REPEATED
We must acknowledge and realize the fact that most of stuff we bought is based on emotion rather than rationale. As such, you must not be trapped into it so frequently that it becomes part of our habits. In order to overcome it, you must ask yourself seriously whether you really need it before buying. You must consistently put it into practice and through such repeated positive reinforcement, you will be amazed at its spectacular result.
4. DO NOT CONSTRUE IT WITH CUTTING BACK
Learning to acquire sound financial management skills also includes learning when you can make cutbacks. Before that, you need to scrutinize your list of monthly expenses and cut back those expenses which you do not need. Thus, that unspent sum of money may either go to your saving accounts or to reduce your loan. As a result, you will have more money to spend in the long term. Alternatively, you may use that saved amount of money to spend on higher quality product, which in term cost you less in the long run.
5. CONSOLIDATE YOUR LOANS
Debts can kill unless you can manage them well. If you are overwhelmed by debt, then consolidation of your loans is most likely to be a feasible solution to you. If you have a good credit rating and negotiation power, you will most likely be able to obtain a more attractive and reasonable interest rate from lenders. In this case, you must make sure that the loan with the lowest rate of interest be utilized first. To reap its fullest benefit, you must also match your payment schedule with your cash inflow. Ultimately, it will leave you with more money at the end of the month to either enjoy a good lifestyle or reduce your other debts.
6. TAXES : KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
Pay attention to new tax laws. They are like a moving target - changing annually. Make full use of the knowledge to your maximum advantage for instance you make sure that you claim all deductions that you are entitled. Proper tax planning also will help you to reduce your tax liability.
7. SAVING - THE BEST INTENTION
It is always the best practice that we set a certain amount to our saving accounts. In this case, you are more likely to live within your budget while ensuring that a portion of your income is safely held in savings. You never know when some extra cash will come in handy.
8. KEEP IT FRESH AND CURRENT
This means regularly reviewing the skills to keep abreast so as fulfill tomorrow's needs. It means acquiring new ideas to use the present resources to improve your wealth.
9. KEEP IT SIMPLE
The key to success is being able to get things done. Its role and principles must be easily understood and the benefits clearly defined. Finance needs to be seen as part of your daily solution and not part of your problem.
So, practice the steps that I have given you and, not only will you gradually make progress. Ultimately you will be able to face the economic crisis with an increasing confidence.
Please feel free to pass this blog to your friends who intend to pursuing sound financial management skills.
I WILL BE AWAY FOR A BREAK FROM OCT 9 -11 AND RESUME WORKING FROM OCT 12, 2009.
Wishing you success,
James Oh
PS YOU MAY READ THIS ARTICLE AT OTHER WEBSITE BY CLICKING AT THE TITLE OF THIS POST
Hope you find this article well and useful.
It is a popular belief that you need to stress your dollars only when the economy is in a crisis. However, the truth is that we need to embed financial management skills in our personal lives regardless of the state of the economic affairs. There is no way that you can avoid from dealing with money in life. As such, we need to realize and acknowledge the importance of this matter in our lives.
IN this article, I have listed some of the steps to develop sound financial management skills:-
1. ENSURE FINANCE IS AT THE HEART OF DEVELOPING YOUR VISION AND STRATEGY
Without such commitment, you will not only run the risk of flawed planning and poor decision making, but also fail to embed sound financial principles into the management of your daily life as a whole. Do not worry about making mistake as long as you learn from it. Always learn from the master who have a proven track record. Keep on trying out until you truly apprehend its implications in each different scenarios. Here, repetition is the key of mastery.
2. START NOW!
It is never too late to begin. Act now to kick-start good financial management in your life. No matter what the current level of your financial management skills, there tend to be potential - almost certainly huge potential - to improve. You must want good financial management to be at your heart, be committed to it and be consistent in promoting and supporting its application. It takes time to build an empire, so do financial management skills. If you understand the compound interest implication, then you will know the snowball effect on money. Life passes quickly and you might need extra money for the unexpected and the long term. In light of today’s global financial crisis with its high rate of inflation, managing your money effectively has become exceptionally important than before.
3. REINFORCE THE BEHAVIOR THAT YOU WANT REPEATED
We must acknowledge and realize the fact that most of stuff we bought is based on emotion rather than rationale. As such, you must not be trapped into it so frequently that it becomes part of our habits. In order to overcome it, you must ask yourself seriously whether you really need it before buying. You must consistently put it into practice and through such repeated positive reinforcement, you will be amazed at its spectacular result.
4. DO NOT CONSTRUE IT WITH CUTTING BACK
Learning to acquire sound financial management skills also includes learning when you can make cutbacks. Before that, you need to scrutinize your list of monthly expenses and cut back those expenses which you do not need. Thus, that unspent sum of money may either go to your saving accounts or to reduce your loan. As a result, you will have more money to spend in the long term. Alternatively, you may use that saved amount of money to spend on higher quality product, which in term cost you less in the long run.
5. CONSOLIDATE YOUR LOANS
Debts can kill unless you can manage them well. If you are overwhelmed by debt, then consolidation of your loans is most likely to be a feasible solution to you. If you have a good credit rating and negotiation power, you will most likely be able to obtain a more attractive and reasonable interest rate from lenders. In this case, you must make sure that the loan with the lowest rate of interest be utilized first. To reap its fullest benefit, you must also match your payment schedule with your cash inflow. Ultimately, it will leave you with more money at the end of the month to either enjoy a good lifestyle or reduce your other debts.
6. TAXES : KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
Pay attention to new tax laws. They are like a moving target - changing annually. Make full use of the knowledge to your maximum advantage for instance you make sure that you claim all deductions that you are entitled. Proper tax planning also will help you to reduce your tax liability.
7. SAVING - THE BEST INTENTION
It is always the best practice that we set a certain amount to our saving accounts. In this case, you are more likely to live within your budget while ensuring that a portion of your income is safely held in savings. You never know when some extra cash will come in handy.
8. KEEP IT FRESH AND CURRENT
This means regularly reviewing the skills to keep abreast so as fulfill tomorrow's needs. It means acquiring new ideas to use the present resources to improve your wealth.
9. KEEP IT SIMPLE
The key to success is being able to get things done. Its role and principles must be easily understood and the benefits clearly defined. Finance needs to be seen as part of your daily solution and not part of your problem.
So, practice the steps that I have given you and, not only will you gradually make progress. Ultimately you will be able to face the economic crisis with an increasing confidence.
Please feel free to pass this blog to your friends who intend to pursuing sound financial management skills.
I WILL BE AWAY FOR A BREAK FROM OCT 9 -11 AND RESUME WORKING FROM OCT 12, 2009.
Wishing you success,
James Oh
PS YOU MAY READ THIS ARTICLE AT OTHER WEBSITE BY CLICKING AT THE TITLE OF THIS POST
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE!
Happy day to you,
This is another interesting story which you will find it useful and beneficial.
A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert - During some point of the Journey they had an Argument, and one friend slapped the other one In the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand:
TODAY MY BEST FRIEND
SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE .
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone:
TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE.
The friend who had slapped
and saved his best friend asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?" The other friend replied "When someone hurts us we should write it down
in sand where winds of
forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it."
LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE
!
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then
an entire life to forget them.
Take the time to live!
Do not value the things - WHAT you have in life. Value WHO you have in your life!
" Happiness is not something you find, it's something you create…"
'Life Is Too Short To Waste Time Hating Anyone'
Now, you have read the story. It is your turn to pass off this blog to others who are pursuing health and happiness.
Seeing you again and have a lovely day,
James Oh
This is another interesting story which you will find it useful and beneficial.
A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert - During some point of the Journey they had an Argument, and one friend slapped the other one In the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand:
TODAY MY BEST FRIEND
SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE .
They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone:
TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE.
The friend who had slapped
and saved his best friend asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?" The other friend replied "When someone hurts us we should write it down
in sand where winds of
forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it."
LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE
!They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then
an entire life to forget them.
Take the time to live!
Do not value the things - WHAT you have in life. Value WHO you have in your life!
" Happiness is not something you find, it's something you create…"
'Life Is Too Short To Waste Time Hating Anyone'
Now, you have read the story. It is your turn to pass off this blog to others who are pursuing health and happiness.
Seeing you again and have a lovely day,
James Oh
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Love is Complete Trust and Faithfulness
Happy day to all of you,
Today I am going to share with you a small story, rich in content, which I believe that you will find it beneficial and interesting.
This Story begins…
A boy and a girl were playing together. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had some sweets with her. The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange for her sweets. The girl agreed.
The boy kept the biggest and the most beautiful marble aside and gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all her sweets as she had promised.
That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn't sleep as he kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.
Moral of the story: If you don't give your hundred percent in a relationship, you'll always keep doubting if the other person has given his/her hundred percent.. This is applicable for any relationship like love, employer-employee relationship etc., Give your hundred percent to everything you do and sleep peacefully.
Do not keep it to ourselves, share it with others. Alternatively, you may pass off this blog to others who are pursuing for health and happiness,
Seeing you again and have a lovely day,
James
Today I am going to share with you a small story, rich in content, which I believe that you will find it beneficial and interesting.
This Story begins…
A boy and a girl were playing together. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had some sweets with her. The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange for her sweets. The girl agreed.
The boy kept the biggest and the most beautiful marble aside and gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all her sweets as she had promised.
That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn't sleep as he kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.
Moral of the story: If you don't give your hundred percent in a relationship, you'll always keep doubting if the other person has given his/her hundred percent.. This is applicable for any relationship like love, employer-employee relationship etc., Give your hundred percent to everything you do and sleep peacefully.
Do not keep it to ourselves, share it with others. Alternatively, you may pass off this blog to others who are pursuing for health and happiness,
Seeing you again and have a lovely day,
James
Saturday, October 3, 2009
HOW TO RETIRE GRACEFULLY
Happy day to all my readers and visitors,
Trust you find this article well and beneficial to you.
It is everyone's dream to retire gracefully. The question is should we do so as to achieve it. Why so many people fail to achieve it? Is it very difficult to achieve it?
In this article, I am going to give you some insight as how to work towards it. Which are the core areas you should address before you decide to retire. Here, I am going to discuss these issues in detail so as you can begin to prepare them in advance before your golden age.
1. Your children must be financially independent.
Unless you are financially sound, you can not retire gracefully should your children be still dependent on you. Alternatively, you must be able to generate sufficient and adequate passive income to be able to support your lifestyle and your dependents.
2. You have zero debts
Debts can kill unless you can manage them well. If you are a financial wizard and are able to use the debts to generate income which exceeds the cost of borrowing and at the same time be able to generate cash inflow more than sufficient to settle its due installment. Otherwise, the penalty and the late interest payment will add to your outstanding debts. Should you be unable to pay the installment and interest, the loan may be recalled. Thus, you have to settle the whole sum. To avoid putting yourself in this predicament, be sure to settle all your debts before you retire.
3. You have enough savings to support your lifestyle for the rest of your life
In most cases, you may not have much income after you retire, unless you have passive income. As such, you must have adequate amount of savings that can support your lifestyle for the rest of your life. Here, you must also ensure that your savings take into account of rate of inflation. You are encouraged to have a few safety plans to cater for other contingencies.
4. Know exactly what you can do during your retirement.
Some people are not able to cope well with the sudden change in their life patterns. Retirement is not as simple as you think. Some may think that they will have the time to travel and see the world. However, most of them can do it initially, but later they may run out of ideas.
For those who enjoy sport, they might think that it is a golden opportunity for them to play their favorite game. However, most of them may no longer be fit enough or they may have difficulty to find their buddies to play with.
Buddies are also needed for other games such as mahjong, badminton, trekking and karaoke.Most of them have difficulty finding those they can click to and share their favorite games. Playing/singing alone is not fun. Thus you must form your own sports/games groups BEFORE you retire. You need to identify your buddies, play with them and discover whether they can click with you.
For the less sporty, reading may sound like a great idea, but you must truly enjoy it.. Otherwise, you may find it boring after a few pages and end up napping most of the time! Even if you have the hobby right now, you may not find it enjoyable later on.
You still need to stay active during your retirement period. Bear in mind the fact that most of our routine work activities are either planned or dictated by others. It will be entirely a different ball game. When you retire, you need to establish your own routine activities.
A good routine that can keep your body, mind and spirit sharpen are as follows:
a) Physical sport - you need to stay healthy to enjoy your retirement. If you are the non-sporty type, you should at least try to clean your home yourself without mechanical aids. Dancing and baby sitting are other good alternatives.
b) Mind stimulating activity - you need to stimulate your mind to stay active. However, mind stimulating activities are hard to identify. To acquire them successfully, you will not only need the will of doing something useful with the rest of your life, but also a mindset change and the discipline to carry it through.
c) Social activity - try you best to choose activities involving lots of friends/neighbours. Unless you prefer to be alone, you need friends more than ever as you get older. They may give you moral and spiritual support, if you are in need.
d) Community services activities - it is noble for you to give back to the society to show your appreciation of what you have been benefiting from throughout your life, so as to leave some kind of legacy.
After retiring, you still need to maintain a balance between amusing yourself and your family members. Do capitalize your spare time with opportunities that will come your way like responding to an unexpected request to do a job or to take advantage of cheap fares to visit an exhibitions/places..
You may turn to your one-off activities list when you are bored at times, despite having a busy routine. These include anniversaries, trips, visits friends and relatives abroad, re-doing your home, attending conferences (related to your hobbies), acquiring a new set of expertise.
Retirement is a serious business. Never take it lightly. If you can afford to retire and want to, prepare to live life to the fullest. You need to be fit to enjoy it - therefore get into shape now. You do not want to get up daily and wonder what to do, therefore identify your set of routine activities now and try them out to confirm that they are the activities that you will be looking forward to doing. Your one-off activities list of "rewards" or "projects" or "challenges" is needed to help you break away from the routine, thereby make life worth living.
Start listing what you fancy and refine it as you chug along in your retirement. You will have so much fun; that you wish you have retired since you turned 21!
Wishing you health and happiness,
James Oh
Trust you find this article well and beneficial to you.
It is everyone's dream to retire gracefully. The question is should we do so as to achieve it. Why so many people fail to achieve it? Is it very difficult to achieve it?
In this article, I am going to give you some insight as how to work towards it. Which are the core areas you should address before you decide to retire. Here, I am going to discuss these issues in detail so as you can begin to prepare them in advance before your golden age.
1. Your children must be financially independent.
Unless you are financially sound, you can not retire gracefully should your children be still dependent on you. Alternatively, you must be able to generate sufficient and adequate passive income to be able to support your lifestyle and your dependents.
2. You have zero debts
Debts can kill unless you can manage them well. If you are a financial wizard and are able to use the debts to generate income which exceeds the cost of borrowing and at the same time be able to generate cash inflow more than sufficient to settle its due installment. Otherwise, the penalty and the late interest payment will add to your outstanding debts. Should you be unable to pay the installment and interest, the loan may be recalled. Thus, you have to settle the whole sum. To avoid putting yourself in this predicament, be sure to settle all your debts before you retire.
3. You have enough savings to support your lifestyle for the rest of your life
In most cases, you may not have much income after you retire, unless you have passive income. As such, you must have adequate amount of savings that can support your lifestyle for the rest of your life. Here, you must also ensure that your savings take into account of rate of inflation. You are encouraged to have a few safety plans to cater for other contingencies.
4. Know exactly what you can do during your retirement.
Some people are not able to cope well with the sudden change in their life patterns. Retirement is not as simple as you think. Some may think that they will have the time to travel and see the world. However, most of them can do it initially, but later they may run out of ideas.
For those who enjoy sport, they might think that it is a golden opportunity for them to play their favorite game. However, most of them may no longer be fit enough or they may have difficulty to find their buddies to play with.
Buddies are also needed for other games such as mahjong, badminton, trekking and karaoke.Most of them have difficulty finding those they can click to and share their favorite games. Playing/singing alone is not fun. Thus you must form your own sports/games groups BEFORE you retire. You need to identify your buddies, play with them and discover whether they can click with you.
For the less sporty, reading may sound like a great idea, but you must truly enjoy it.. Otherwise, you may find it boring after a few pages and end up napping most of the time! Even if you have the hobby right now, you may not find it enjoyable later on.
You still need to stay active during your retirement period. Bear in mind the fact that most of our routine work activities are either planned or dictated by others. It will be entirely a different ball game. When you retire, you need to establish your own routine activities.
A good routine that can keep your body, mind and spirit sharpen are as follows:
a) Physical sport - you need to stay healthy to enjoy your retirement. If you are the non-sporty type, you should at least try to clean your home yourself without mechanical aids. Dancing and baby sitting are other good alternatives.
b) Mind stimulating activity - you need to stimulate your mind to stay active. However, mind stimulating activities are hard to identify. To acquire them successfully, you will not only need the will of doing something useful with the rest of your life, but also a mindset change and the discipline to carry it through.
c) Social activity - try you best to choose activities involving lots of friends/neighbours. Unless you prefer to be alone, you need friends more than ever as you get older. They may give you moral and spiritual support, if you are in need.
d) Community services activities - it is noble for you to give back to the society to show your appreciation of what you have been benefiting from throughout your life, so as to leave some kind of legacy.
After retiring, you still need to maintain a balance between amusing yourself and your family members. Do capitalize your spare time with opportunities that will come your way like responding to an unexpected request to do a job or to take advantage of cheap fares to visit an exhibitions/places..
You may turn to your one-off activities list when you are bored at times, despite having a busy routine. These include anniversaries, trips, visits friends and relatives abroad, re-doing your home, attending conferences (related to your hobbies), acquiring a new set of expertise.
Retirement is a serious business. Never take it lightly. If you can afford to retire and want to, prepare to live life to the fullest. You need to be fit to enjoy it - therefore get into shape now. You do not want to get up daily and wonder what to do, therefore identify your set of routine activities now and try them out to confirm that they are the activities that you will be looking forward to doing. Your one-off activities list of "rewards" or "projects" or "challenges" is needed to help you break away from the routine, thereby make life worth living.
Start listing what you fancy and refine it as you chug along in your retirement. You will have so much fun; that you wish you have retired since you turned 21!
Wishing you health and happiness,
James Oh
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Distinguish USED and LOVED clearly
Happy day to all of you,
I am so excited to share this short story with all of you. Trust it will give a great significant benefits to you.
USED vs LOVED
While a man was polishing his new car, his four year old son picked up a stone and scratched lines on the side of the car.
While a man was polishing his new car, his four year old son picked up a stone and scratched lines on the side of the car.
In anger, the man took the child's hand and hit it many times not realizing he was using a wrench.
At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures.
When the child saw his father..... with painful eyes he asked, 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?'
The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.
Devastated by his own actions...... sitting in front of that car he looked at the scratches; the child had written 'LOVE YOU DAD'.
At the hospital, the child lost all his fingers due to multiple fractures.
When the child saw his father..... with painful eyes he asked, 'Dad when will my fingers grow back?'
The man was so hurt and speechless; he went back to his car and kicked it a lot of times.
Devastated by his own actions...... sitting in front of that car he looked at the scratches; the child had written 'LOVE YOU DAD'.
The next day that man committed suicide. . .
Anger and Love have no limits;
choose the latter to have a beautiful, lovely life & remember this:
Things are to be used and people are to be loved.
The problem in today's world is that people are used while things are loved.
Let's try always to keep this thought in mind:
Things are to be used,
People are to be loved.
Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character;
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
Please feel free to pass off this blog to your friends who are pursuing health and happiness.
Thanks for your time and kindly forward your feedback either via comment or email. Thank you in advance.
Stay tuned and seeing you again.
Wishing you health and happiness,
James Oh
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Count Your Blessings
Dear my loving readers and visitors,
Trust you will find this article well. See what Typhoon Morakot can done for us. So, how blessed are you not been affected by it.
After forming as a tropical depression over the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 km east of the Philippines on August 2nd, Typhoon Morakot built in power and moved quickly west. Over the past several days, the storm has passed over the Philippines, Taiwan and Mainland China, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage due to high winds, flooding and mudslides. Southeast China evacuated nearly 1 million people ahead of the storm, after Morakot broke many records in Taiwan, dumping a total of 2.5 meters (100 inches) of rain on the island. At least 40 people are known to have died so far, but hundreds remain missing - many from one village in Taiwan, reportedly engulfed by a mudslide during the storm.
A woman watches waves triggered by Typhoon Morakot batter the shore in Wenling, Zhejiang Province August 7, 2009.
Two villagers walk in a flooded village in Cangnan county, eastern China Sunday Aug. 9, 2009.
Flood waters brought by Typhoon Morakot submerge a house in Chiatung, Pingtung county, in southern Taiwan, on August 9, 2009.
Residents gather to remove a fallen tree blocking a road in Changle, in southeast China's Fujian province on August 8, 2009 as Typhoon
Morakot hits mainland China.
Morakot hits mainland China.
An elderly man is carried from a helicopter to a high school in Chishan, in Taiwan's Kaohsiung county on August 10, 2009 after being airlifted from the
southern village of Shiao Lin.
Water flows past a severely eroded embankment near a damaged bridge that previously linked Pingtung and Kaohsiung, in southern Taiwan on August 9, 2009.
A man stands on a roof as he awaits rescue in heavy flooding in Taimali, south-eastern Taiwan's Taitung county on August 8, 2009 during Typhoon Morakot.
A hotel building leans before falling in a heavily flooded river after Typhoon Morakot hit Taitung county, Taiwan, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009. The six-story hotel collapsed
and plunged into the river Sunday morning after floodwaters eroded its base - all 300 people in the hotel had been evacuated and uninjured, officials said.
Paramilitary policemen stand on a pile of sandbags at a section of Yangjia Stream of Xiapu county in Ningde, Fujian province August 10, 2009.
A flooded area of Cangnan county of Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China after Typhoon Morakot passed by, on August 10, 2009.
A resident pulls a box of groceries across a flooded street after Typhoon Morakot hit parts of Zhejiang province in China on August 10, 2009.
A resident pulls a makeshift raft to transport two girls across a flooded street after Typhoon Morakot struck Cangnan county, in China's Zhejiang province,
August 10, 2009.
A woman, taking shelter from Typhoon Morakot, rests in a temporary evacuation centre in Chiatung, in southern Taiwan's Pingtung county on August 9, 2009.
Rescuers are seen before a Taoist temple inundated in floodwaters brought by Typhoon Morakot in Chiatung, southern Taiwan, on August 9, 2009.
A girl is carried out from mudslide caused by Typhoon Morakot in Chiashien, Kaohsiung county, in southern Taiwan, on August 10, 2009.
A massive landslide is seen across a mountain road in Pingtung county, southern Taiwan, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.
A storm-damaged bridge in Chiashien, southern Taiwan's Kaohsiung county, seen on August 10, 2009.
Rescuers try to reach a man who is stranded by floods as Typhoon Morakot approaches in Shanghai, China on August 9, 2009.
A Philippine Coastguard rescuer helps a colleague while crossing a flooded area with strong current in Botolan town in northern Philippines August 7, 2009.
The town of Botolan was submerged in floodwaters on Friday after a dike collapsed at the height of Typhoon Morakot.
Evacuees sit on top of a military vehicle as rescuers search the flooded area for people after rains brought by Typhoon Morakot inundated the area in
Chiatung, Pingtung county, in southern Taiwan, on August 9, 2009.
Residents make their way across a flooded street on a makeshift raft after Typhoon Morakot hit Cangnan county of Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China on
August 10, 2009.
An aerial view of flooding caused by Typhoon Morakot in Chiatung, Taiwan.
A distraught woman waits for word of her missing father from Shiao Lin village, which was covered in a landslide from Typhoon Morakot in Kaohsiung
county, southern Taiwan, at a rescue landing zone on Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.
People row a dragon boat to commute through a flooded area in Cangnan county, in east China's Zhejiang province, Monday Aug. 10, 2009.
A railroad bridge damaged by Typhoon Morakot is seen in Taitung, eastern Taiwan August 8, 2009.
Rescuers try to pull a stranded car out of floodwater in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China on August 9, 2009.
Driftwood and debris fills Fugang Harbor after Typhoon Morakot hit Taitung county, eastern Taiwan, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009.
A man carries a baby as a family is rescued from flooding brought by Typhoon Morakot in Chiatung, Pingtung county, in southern Taiwan, on August 9, 2009.
Paramilitary policemen pilot a motorboat through a flooded village in Cangnan county, eastern China Sunday Aug. 9, 2009.
A man trapped by floods gestures at rescuers delivering food and drinking water after Typhoon Morakot hit Pingtung county, southern Taiwan August 9, 2009.
A collapsed apartment block lies on a river bed in Taimali, in southeast Taiwan's Taitung county on August 10, 2009.
A worker sits behind a pile of sandbags as pumps empty floodwater from a workshop after Typhoon Morakot hit Fuzhou, Fujian province August 9, 2009.
Local residents try to catch fish at a flooded fish pond as Typhoon Morakot approaches in Xiapu county of Ningde, Fujian province, China on August 9, 2009.
A man walks on sandbags used to patch a damaged dike holding back a rising river in a flooded village in Cangnan county, eastern China Sunday
Aug. 9, 2009.
So, count our blessings and stay focus on Him. Do not let the surrounding events to sidetrack your walk, but move on with our lives.
James Oh
Monday, September 28, 2009
Quick Glance at What your body need
Very happy day all my loving readers and visitors,
Trust you will find this article well and I'm so excited to share with you a simple yet powerful diagram to serve as a quick guide for your good health.
To enlarge the diagram, please click at the diagram below.
Trust you will find this article well and I'm so excited to share with you a simple yet powerful diagram to serve as a quick guide for your good health.
To enlarge the diagram, please click at the diagram below.
Please feel free to pass off this blog to your friends who are pursuing health and happiness.
Wishing you health and happiness
James Oh
Saturday, September 26, 2009
TEA IS THE PATHWAY TO HEALTHY LIVING
Happy day to all my dearest friends.
Is the above statement true? To answer it, let us go through the following discussion.
It is an undeniable fact that it is a commodity that is widely traded internationally.
It was used as currency at one time. Today, it is also widely used as a investment tool, like wine, to curb inflation. Tea is second most widely consumed beverage worldwide after water.
Brewing good quality tea requires more than knowledge. It needs skills, patience and meticulous. Everything counts here - be it the process, the quality of tea, the type of water used, utensils, tea pot, cups and many others. So, in order to acquire and master that skill, you need to posses all the above.
"Cha Toa" or rule of tea, inherited from centuries, is still practiced so as to obtain the best out of that particular tea in terms of its fragrance, taste, medicinal value and other benefits. To achieve the best, each and every unwritten rules pertaining to its brewing process need to be observed.
Tea can also be used to destress yourself from work, that is why some people have tea sets readily at their offices. At the same time, they use it to serve tea to their guests. It is commonly practiced in China and other parts of the world where tea is a popular beverage. To them, taking out some time to sip their favorite tea will give them real relaxation to relieve their minds and souls.
Of course, if time permit, you can even have grand tea ceremony ( Kung Fu tea ceremony) whereby you demonstrate your martial art skills in preparing the tea. Here, you will not only use all the utensils - which are normally beautifully crafted; prefaced with poems, animals, heroes, values and principles; which are so pleasing to your eyes, minds and souls, but also serve as collectors items. These utensils and other tea accessories of various sizes, shapes and colors made of various type of materials are also be used to serve different types of tea accordingly to its characteristics in term of its nature, size, shape and purpose. As a whole, you will see lots of creative works; the practicability,values and uniqueness of each and every utensil. They are either hand or machine made. These master pieces especially those hand crafted ones are valued very much by its collectors for their rarity and antiquity.
Ambience may also play a significant part if one desires to have the best out of tea. Some may choose to have it at a cool, quiet place where you can find lots of greenery. While others may choose to have it at the hilltop where they can hear the bird singing and water gushing down. Of course this is very idealistic and not everyone may have the time and affinity to be close to nature. Actually to enjoy tea, one can have it in one's own home. Should one can afford it, one can drink tea with one's friends/family in one's beautifully landscaped garden and the Japanese carp swiming gracefully in the pond. However, if one cannot afford it, one can just set aside a small corner in one's home for this healthy practice.
The topic of tea can also used as conversation piece among your circle of friends who share this common interest. New ideas, knowledge and new methods of concocting tea as well as the introduction of tea in cooking can be shared. This in turn will foster their relationship and divert their attention from gossiping which is not beneficial to everyone.
Apart from this, it is common to see business deals being concluded during the tea session. I would be happy if anyone is willing to share with me their personal experiences/discoveries during their participation in such sessions. Thank you in advance and look forward to hearing from you.
The side effect of tea is that it contains caffeine. However, in ancient days, tea was only affordable to the scholars and high officials of China. Fortunately, today, tea is easily accessible to all levels of society since it is now more affordable as it is being cultivated on a larger scale.
Now, you can see why I have my own personal tea corner, decorated with articles mentioned above.
Thanks for your time and trust it will also lead you to the path of staying healthy, as I do.
Cheers and have a lovely healthy day everyday.
It is an undeniable fact that it is a commodity that is widely traded internationally.
It was used as currency at one time. Today, it is also widely used as a investment tool, like wine, to curb inflation. Tea is second most widely consumed beverage worldwide after water.
Brewing good quality tea requires more than knowledge. It needs skills, patience and meticulous. Everything counts here - be it the process, the quality of tea, the type of water used, utensils, tea pot, cups and many others. So, in order to acquire and master that skill, you need to posses all the above.
"Cha Toa" or rule of tea, inherited from centuries, is still practiced so as to obtain the best out of that particular tea in terms of its fragrance, taste, medicinal value and other benefits. To achieve the best, each and every unwritten rules pertaining to its brewing process need to be observed.
Tea can also be used to destress yourself from work, that is why some people have tea sets readily at their offices. At the same time, they use it to serve tea to their guests. It is commonly practiced in China and other parts of the world where tea is a popular beverage. To them, taking out some time to sip their favorite tea will give them real relaxation to relieve their minds and souls.
Of course, if time permit, you can even have grand tea ceremony ( Kung Fu tea ceremony) whereby you demonstrate your martial art skills in preparing the tea. Here, you will not only use all the utensils - which are normally beautifully crafted; prefaced with poems, animals, heroes, values and principles; which are so pleasing to your eyes, minds and souls, but also serve as collectors items. These utensils and other tea accessories of various sizes, shapes and colors made of various type of materials are also be used to serve different types of tea accordingly to its characteristics in term of its nature, size, shape and purpose. As a whole, you will see lots of creative works; the practicability,values and uniqueness of each and every utensil. They are either hand or machine made. These master pieces especially those hand crafted ones are valued very much by its collectors for their rarity and antiquity.
Ambience may also play a significant part if one desires to have the best out of tea. Some may choose to have it at a cool, quiet place where you can find lots of greenery. While others may choose to have it at the hilltop where they can hear the bird singing and water gushing down. Of course this is very idealistic and not everyone may have the time and affinity to be close to nature. Actually to enjoy tea, one can have it in one's own home. Should one can afford it, one can drink tea with one's friends/family in one's beautifully landscaped garden and the Japanese carp swiming gracefully in the pond. However, if one cannot afford it, one can just set aside a small corner in one's home for this healthy practice.
The topic of tea can also used as conversation piece among your circle of friends who share this common interest. New ideas, knowledge and new methods of concocting tea as well as the introduction of tea in cooking can be shared. This in turn will foster their relationship and divert their attention from gossiping which is not beneficial to everyone.
Apart from this, it is common to see business deals being concluded during the tea session. I would be happy if anyone is willing to share with me their personal experiences/discoveries during their participation in such sessions. Thank you in advance and look forward to hearing from you.
The side effect of tea is that it contains caffeine. However, in ancient days, tea was only affordable to the scholars and high officials of China. Fortunately, today, tea is easily accessible to all levels of society since it is now more affordable as it is being cultivated on a larger scale.
Now, you can see why I have my own personal tea corner, decorated with articles mentioned above.
Thanks for your time and trust it will also lead you to the path of staying healthy, as I do.
Cheers and have a lovely healthy day everyday.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Let us begining Today
Very happy day to my dearest friends,
I'm so excited to share this poem, beautifully written by Martha Ste, with you and hope you find it inspiring and benefiting. Everything has to start somewhere. Why don't you start whatsoever you wanted Today ? Don't be afraid. Keep on practicing it and gradually you will make progress with. That is the way you'll then face each new day with an increasing confidence.
Let the poem below sink in our mind.
Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday.
It is in the past and the past will never change.
Only I can change by choosing to do so.
Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow.
Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make most of it.
But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of Today.
Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration.
This capable person I enjoy spending time and someone I would like to get to know better.
I value the gift best owed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.
Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.
I will face challenges with courage and determination.
I will overcome what barrier there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.
Beginning today I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time.
Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-imagine, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.
Regardless of what has gone before.
I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.
Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart.
I will welcome new experiences.
I will meet new people.
I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else:
perfection does not exist in an imperfect world.
But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.
Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make happy....
admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite music, pet a kitchen or a puppy,
soak in bubble bath.............
Pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.
Beginning Today I will learn something new;
I will try something all the various flavors life has to offer.
I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.
I will strive to become the best of me I can possibly be.
Give it a try and you will find it does work beautifully. You will then have NO worry and stay healthy & ample happiness.
Always remember if you are happy, the happiness comes from aiming, hoping, creating and building plans for future achievement.
Feel free to pass this blog off to your friends who are pursuing health and happiness.
If you have anything to add, please dos o in the comment.
Wishing you health and happiness,
James Oh
I'm so excited to share this poem, beautifully written by Martha Ste, with you and hope you find it inspiring and benefiting. Everything has to start somewhere. Why don't you start whatsoever you wanted Today ? Don't be afraid. Keep on practicing it and gradually you will make progress with. That is the way you'll then face each new day with an increasing confidence.
Let the poem below sink in our mind.
Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday.
It is in the past and the past will never change.
Only I can change by choosing to do so.
Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow.
Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make most of it.
But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of Today.
Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration.
This capable person I enjoy spending time and someone I would like to get to know better.
I value the gift best owed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.
Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.
I will face challenges with courage and determination.
I will overcome what barrier there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.
Beginning today I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time.
Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-imagine, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.
Regardless of what has gone before.
I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.
Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart.
I will welcome new experiences.
I will meet new people.
I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else:
perfection does not exist in an imperfect world.
But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.
Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make happy....
admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite music, pet a kitchen or a puppy,
soak in bubble bath.............
Pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.
Beginning Today I will learn something new;
I will try something all the various flavors life has to offer.
I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.
I will strive to become the best of me I can possibly be.
Give it a try and you will find it does work beautifully. You will then have NO worry and stay healthy & ample happiness.
Always remember if you are happy, the happiness comes from aiming, hoping, creating and building plans for future achievement.
Feel free to pass this blog off to your friends who are pursuing health and happiness.
If you have anything to add, please dos o in the comment.
Wishing you health and happiness,
James Oh
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
How to cope well as you are growing older
To all my loving readers and visitors,
It is unavoidable fact that we are growing older, the question is how well we can cope with it. What ever you are, you have nothing to lose from learning some invaluable 45 lessons inherited from some who had done that. She is none other than Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio.
As such, I can't find anything better than to share with you her invaluable 45 lessons so as you can use some of her lessons, if not all, to cope with your age. I am very sure this is everyone concerns and hope you will read and practice it till it become part of you.
May I be allowed to append, below, what she has written.
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone..
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Give it a try and you will find it does work beautifully.
I am sure you want your circle of friends and loved ones to read this post as well as a way to show you care and concern on them. So, please direct them here. Thank you in advance.
Wishing you health and happiness,
James Oh
It is unavoidable fact that we are growing older, the question is how well we can cope with it. What ever you are, you have nothing to lose from learning some invaluable 45 lessons inherited from some who had done that. She is none other than Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio.
As such, I can't find anything better than to share with you her invaluable 45 lessons so as you can use some of her lessons, if not all, to cope with your age. I am very sure this is everyone concerns and hope you will read and practice it till it become part of you.
May I be allowed to append, below, what she has written.
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone..
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Give it a try and you will find it does work beautifully.
I am sure you want your circle of friends and loved ones to read this post as well as a way to show you care and concern on them. So, please direct them here. Thank you in advance.
Wishing you health and happiness,
James Oh
Monday, September 21, 2009
What are some affordable ways to detox our body ?
Very good day to all my dearest friends,
Hope you find this detox article interesting and beneficial.
What are some affordable ways to detox our body?
Try lemon honey drink. Lemon contains lots of vitamins and anti-oxidant while honey has many good properties. Plus eating raw salad vegetables and fruits without adding any sauce or processed food. But bear in mind if you have gastric or any other health problems, you should consult your doctor first.
How is acidic food related to detoxification?
Acidic food helps in digestion but does not necessarily help in detoxification. It also depends on what kind of acidic food you are talking about. Just remember, any food that has undergone processing will not help in detoxification.
Can I use Quaker oats plus honey as face mask?
Yes, honey has many good nutrients and oats acts as an exfoliator/scrub. When rub onto the face and left for 15min-25min, skin becomes smooth and radiant. You may
use Quacker oats or any other rolled oats. You can grind the oat too if you want finer grains. But what determines whether the mask is effective or not, lies on the honey. Use Manuka Honey UMF 8-15+. Other honey is of little use as the active agents within is limited. Mix the paste, apply with your finger and palm. Rinse off with water only. Do not use facial foam.
How to perform a natural detox?
Natural detox is by means of using natural food and massage to clear toxins from your body. Food that contains no preservative, chemical, or any man-made substance are natural food. Organic ones are the best. Detox does not mean you must starve and only drink liquids for a few days. You will faint. Eating a little vegetables and fruits will help boost your system's immunity when you go on such diet.
How can I get rid of flabby tummy?
Sit-ups and crunches help to tone up the muscles. However, if you have too much body fat, the abdominal area will look flabby and the muscles will not show as
they will be hidden by excess fat underlying the skin. So which contributes more depends on the individual concerned - if there is too much fat, there is a need
to reduce through a low-fat diet; if muscles are not toned, you need to do more sit-ups/crunches. You also have to consider genetic factors, as well as posture
(a "hunched" posture can make the abdomen look "fat").
Will honey become a 'heaty' drink if dissolve in hot water?
Do not dissolve honey in hot water as heat basically destroys the good properties such as vitamins and minerals in honey. Use water in room temperature instead. I don't think a hot honey drink is 'heaty'. Honey in cold water will also not make it
a 'cooling' drink. Honey drink that preserves all the vitamins, soothes the body and boosts the immune system.
It might be worth noting that honey can also be used for external application like treating skin rashes. For that purpose, it is required to be of a certain concentration. Look for "Manuka" honey from New Zealand with UMF 20+. Anything less than that may not be suitable.
What is the difference between day and night cream?
During the day, our skin requires protection from the elements, so we may want to apply a day cream with sunscreens and possibly, with antioxidant back up. At night, sun protection is redundant but replenishing any moisture lost during the day and feeding in active agents useful in optimum skin function becomes important. That spells the need for a night cream. The basis of any successful skincare regime is to protect during the day and to 'treat' the skin at night. Day cream and night cream serve different purpose in caring for the skin.
There are blemishes on my leg caused by shaving. How do I make it disappear or less prominent?
Simply apply some Aloe Vera Gel on the affected area. Aloe Vera has been shown to directly encourage tissue re-generation. Aloe Vera Gel is popular as a folk remedy for burns and wounds, some people even keep one or more aloe Vera plants readily available at home. It has healing effect and soothes any discomfort. You may go for Organic Aloe Vera Gel that is without added mineral oil, water or thickener.
Is it true that when I do not have enough sleep, I am prone to getting flu?
When your body does not have ample rest, your immune system will be less able to fight virus attack. Sleep is very important for maintaining a healthy body. If you find yourself getting flu quite easily, you should start building up a stronger immune system. Take more fruits like orange and apples for they are rich in vitamin c and phytochemicals. Actually, the whitish part on the orange skin contains more vitamin c than the juice itself. So try eating the whole orange instead of just drinking the juice.
Is there any effective method to eliminate dark eye circle?
Sleep well and I'm sure 50% of your dark eye circles will be gone! Basically dark eye rings are due to poor blood circulation around the eyes. When I do not have enough sleep, I have that problem too. I find facials very useful as the light massage on my face stimulate circulation. However some people perpetually look like
"panda bears". They might be having late nights for many years and for people like them, it'll take a longer time to recover.
Always remember, many problems be it skin problems or weight problems etc are caused by poor blood circulation. Our blood is not able to transport oxygen and nutrients to the cells in a particular area that is why skin ages, cells deteriorate and other problems start to arise. As for anti-dark eye ring products, if you have very sensitive skin, my advice is not to try these products. So far as I know, I have not heard of any miracle that happened due to using a particular anti-dark eye ring product. I personally know some have tried many but in vain. The only solution I've heard of which is effective is IPL. However a good IPL costs SGD$500 to SGD$1000 each time. You have to perform the treatment a few times in order to see results. And dark circles will come back if you never sleep well.
Please do share with us your experience. Thank you in advance and look forward to hearing from you.
Wishing you health and happiness.
James Oh
Hope you find this detox article interesting and beneficial.
What are some affordable ways to detox our body?
Try lemon honey drink. Lemon contains lots of vitamins and anti-oxidant while honey has many good properties. Plus eating raw salad vegetables and fruits without adding any sauce or processed food. But bear in mind if you have gastric or any other health problems, you should consult your doctor first.
How is acidic food related to detoxification?
Acidic food helps in digestion but does not necessarily help in detoxification. It also depends on what kind of acidic food you are talking about. Just remember, any food that has undergone processing will not help in detoxification.
Can I use Quaker oats plus honey as face mask?
Yes, honey has many good nutrients and oats acts as an exfoliator/scrub. When rub onto the face and left for 15min-25min, skin becomes smooth and radiant. You may
use Quacker oats or any other rolled oats. You can grind the oat too if you want finer grains. But what determines whether the mask is effective or not, lies on the honey. Use Manuka Honey UMF 8-15+. Other honey is of little use as the active agents within is limited. Mix the paste, apply with your finger and palm. Rinse off with water only. Do not use facial foam.
How to perform a natural detox?
Natural detox is by means of using natural food and massage to clear toxins from your body. Food that contains no preservative, chemical, or any man-made substance are natural food. Organic ones are the best. Detox does not mean you must starve and only drink liquids for a few days. You will faint. Eating a little vegetables and fruits will help boost your system's immunity when you go on such diet.
How can I get rid of flabby tummy?
Sit-ups and crunches help to tone up the muscles. However, if you have too much body fat, the abdominal area will look flabby and the muscles will not show as
they will be hidden by excess fat underlying the skin. So which contributes more depends on the individual concerned - if there is too much fat, there is a need
to reduce through a low-fat diet; if muscles are not toned, you need to do more sit-ups/crunches. You also have to consider genetic factors, as well as posture
(a "hunched" posture can make the abdomen look "fat").
Will honey become a 'heaty' drink if dissolve in hot water?
Do not dissolve honey in hot water as heat basically destroys the good properties such as vitamins and minerals in honey. Use water in room temperature instead. I don't think a hot honey drink is 'heaty'. Honey in cold water will also not make it
a 'cooling' drink. Honey drink that preserves all the vitamins, soothes the body and boosts the immune system.
It might be worth noting that honey can also be used for external application like treating skin rashes. For that purpose, it is required to be of a certain concentration. Look for "Manuka" honey from New Zealand with UMF 20+. Anything less than that may not be suitable.
What is the difference between day and night cream?
During the day, our skin requires protection from the elements, so we may want to apply a day cream with sunscreens and possibly, with antioxidant back up. At night, sun protection is redundant but replenishing any moisture lost during the day and feeding in active agents useful in optimum skin function becomes important. That spells the need for a night cream. The basis of any successful skincare regime is to protect during the day and to 'treat' the skin at night. Day cream and night cream serve different purpose in caring for the skin.
There are blemishes on my leg caused by shaving. How do I make it disappear or less prominent?
Simply apply some Aloe Vera Gel on the affected area. Aloe Vera has been shown to directly encourage tissue re-generation. Aloe Vera Gel is popular as a folk remedy for burns and wounds, some people even keep one or more aloe Vera plants readily available at home. It has healing effect and soothes any discomfort. You may go for Organic Aloe Vera Gel that is without added mineral oil, water or thickener.
Is it true that when I do not have enough sleep, I am prone to getting flu?
When your body does not have ample rest, your immune system will be less able to fight virus attack. Sleep is very important for maintaining a healthy body. If you find yourself getting flu quite easily, you should start building up a stronger immune system. Take more fruits like orange and apples for they are rich in vitamin c and phytochemicals. Actually, the whitish part on the orange skin contains more vitamin c than the juice itself. So try eating the whole orange instead of just drinking the juice.
Is there any effective method to eliminate dark eye circle?
Sleep well and I'm sure 50% of your dark eye circles will be gone! Basically dark eye rings are due to poor blood circulation around the eyes. When I do not have enough sleep, I have that problem too. I find facials very useful as the light massage on my face stimulate circulation. However some people perpetually look like
"panda bears". They might be having late nights for many years and for people like them, it'll take a longer time to recover.
Always remember, many problems be it skin problems or weight problems etc are caused by poor blood circulation. Our blood is not able to transport oxygen and nutrients to the cells in a particular area that is why skin ages, cells deteriorate and other problems start to arise. As for anti-dark eye ring products, if you have very sensitive skin, my advice is not to try these products. So far as I know, I have not heard of any miracle that happened due to using a particular anti-dark eye ring product. I personally know some have tried many but in vain. The only solution I've heard of which is effective is IPL. However a good IPL costs SGD$500 to SGD$1000 each time. You have to perform the treatment a few times in order to see results. And dark circles will come back if you never sleep well.
Please do share with us your experience. Thank you in advance and look forward to hearing from you.
Wishing you health and happiness.
James Oh
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