Fable of porcupines

26/11/17, 2:28:21 PM: Philo TILT Member: A great story for any group !!

The Fable of Porcupines. (worth reading)
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It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm.

This way they covered & protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions.

After a while, they decided to distance themselves one from the other & they began to die, alone & frozen.

So they had to make a choice..
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Either accept the quills of their companions or disappear from the Earth. Wisely, they decided to go back to being together.
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They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close relationship with their companions in order to receive the warmth & heat that came from the others. This way they were able to survive.

The best Group is not the one that brings together perfect people, but where each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others & at the same time, admire the other person's good qualities as well.

Better to be surrounded by 'warm wounds' than be frozen in solitude!!!!!! 😊

Quote on positive thought

How can I increase my own value? - message through Michael Jordan story

08/01/18, 9:40:27 AM: Raju Vusirikala: Michael Jordan was born in 1963, in the slums of Brooklyn, New York.

He had four siblings and his father's earnings were not sufficient to provide for the whole family.

He grew up in a poor neighbourhood. Exposed to mindless violence and heavy discrimination in the slums, he saw for himself only a hopeless future.

His father saw in Michael, a lost soul and decided to do something.

He gave Michael, who was 13 years old, a piece of used clothing and asked: "What do you think the value of this outfit would be?"

Jordan replied,"Maybe one dollar."

His father asked, "Can you sell it for two dollars? If you can sell it, it would mean that you are a big help to your family."

Jordan nodded his head, "I'll try, but no guarantee that I'll be successful."

Jordan carefully washed the cloth clean. Because they didn't have an iron, to smoothen the cloth, he levelled it with a clothes brush on a flat board, then kept it in the sun to dry. The next day, he brought the clothes to a crowded underground station. After offering it for more than six hours. Jordan finally managed to sell it for $2. He took the two dollar bill and ran home.

After that, everyday he looked for used clothing, washed and ironed it, and sold it in the crowd.

More than ten days later, his father again gave him a piece of used clothing, "Can you think of a way you can sell this for 20 bucks?"

Aghast, Jordan said, "How is it possible? This outfit can only fetch two dollars at the most."

His father replied, "Why don't you try it first? There might be a way."

After breaking his head for a few hours, finally, Jordan got an idea.

He asked for cousin's helpto paint a picture of Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse on the garment. Then he tried to sell it in the school where the children of the rich study.

Soon a housekeeper, who was there to pick his master, bought that outfit for his master. The master was a little boy of only 10 years. He loved it so much and he gave a five dollar tip. 25 dollars was a huge amount for Jordan, the equivalent of a month's salary of his father.

When he got home, his father gave him yet another piece of used clothing, "Are you able to resell it at a price of 200 dollars?" Jordan's eyes lit up.

This time, Jordan accepted the clothes without the slightest doubt. Two months later a popular movie actress from the movie "Charlie's Angels", Farah Fawcett came to New York for her Movie promos. After the press conference, Jordan made his way through the security forces to reach the side of Farah Fawcett and requested her autograph on the piece of clothing. When Fawcett saw this innocent child asking for her autograph, she gladly signed it.

Jordan was shouting very excitedly, "This is a jersey signed by Miss Farah Fawcett, the selling price is 200 dollars!" He auctioned off the clothes, to a businessman for a price of 1,200 dollars!

Upon returning home, his father broke into TEARS and said, "I am amazed that you did it My child! You're really great! "

That night, Jordan slept alongside his father. His father said, "Son, in your experience selling these three pieces of clothing, what did you learn about success?"

Jordan replied, "Where there's a will, there's a way."

His father nodded his head, then shook his head, "What you say is not entirely wrong! But that was not my intention. I just wanted to show you that a piece of used clothing which is worth only a dollar can also be increased in value, Then how about us - living & thinking humans? We may be darker and poorer, but what if we CAN increase our VALUE."

This thought enlightened young Jordan. Even a piece of used clothing could be made dignified, then why not me? There is absolutely no reason to underestimate myself.

From then on, Michael Jordan felt that his future would be beautiful and full of hope.

He went on to become the greatest basketball player of all times.

How can I increase my own value? I am finding it a very interesting thought. I am sure, you too, will.

Do have a splendid
year ahead.

Sleep and happiness are related..

Research suggests that spending more time in bed is important to staying fulfilled. 

In order of biggest influence, sleep quality, sex life, job securities were the top three factors that determined who was actually living well..

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regards,
raju vusirikala

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"Be kind when possible. It is always possible"

Rewire your brain to be positive

Taken from TOI Sunday times 1st October edition

Focusing on the negative can hinder our ability to find the positive and happy life. 

1. What can I feel grateful for right now?

Count your blessings. By asking yourself what you are grateful for, you will see a lot of change in your thinking

2. How can I bring smile to somebody's face right now?

Look around, give a shout out to someone and see how you change yourself

3. How can I have fun right at this moment?

Takeout even 15mins a day to do what you like the most. That is the minimum you can do to for yourself 

4. How can I express my love for someone else?

Gift, help or shout to express your love for someone everyday. This will immediately rewire your brain to feel positive about life. Studies show that expressing love can increase happiness, boost immunity, reduce anxiety, depression, and increase feelings of connectedness.

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regards,
raju vusirikala

ph: +91-9686445716

"Be kind when possible. It is always possible"

What is Maturity as per Adi Shankaracharya?

10/09/17, 3:01:01 PM: John Elsy Husband Tilt: *What is maturity? by Adi Shankaracharya*

1. Maturity is *when you stop trying to change others, ...instead focus on changing yourself.*

2. Maturity is when you
*accept people as they are.*

3. Maturity is when you
*understand everyone is right in their own perspective.*

4. Maturity is when you
*learn to "let go".*

5. Maturity is when you are
able to *drop "expectations" from a relationship and give for the sake of giving.*

6. Maturity is when you
*understand whatever you do, you do for your own peace.*

7. Maturity is when you *stop proving to the world, how intelligent you are.*

8. Maturity is when you *don't seek approval from others.*

9. Maturity is when you *stop comparing with others.*

10. Maturity is when you *are at peace with yourself.*

11. Maturity is when you *are able to differentiate between "need" and "want" and are able to let go of your wants.*

*& last but most meaningful !*

12. You gain Maturity when you *stop attaching "happiness" to material things !!*

Teacher and learning