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சிதம்பர சுவாமிகள்.

நோயுற்று அடராமல் நொந்துமனம் வாடாமல்
பாயிற் கிடவாமல் பாவியன் காயத்தை
ஓற்நொடிக்குள் நீக்கியெனை என் போரூரா
நின் சீறடிக்கீழ் வைப்பாய் தெரிந்தே

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Your eyes may cheat you

Thanks to BabaMail The Flower People

If you're like us, then at first glance, these may look like photos of flowers to you, but in actuality, this is an artistic display of skill by body artists and dancers alike, together creating beautiful 'human flowers' that make use of many colors, shapes and designs. These forms are a beautiful expression of imagination and ability, to make something our eye is not accustomed to see. No doubt that as an art, these photos create something new and fascinating.

பச்சை மிளகாய் ஊறுகாய்

எனக்கு ஊறுகாய்கள் போடுவதில் விருப்பம் அதிகம். அதை விஞ்ஞான பூர்வமாகப் போடுவேன். நான் ஒரு விஞ்ஞானி என்று இதிலிருந்து உங்களுக்குப் புரிந்திருக்கும்.

சில நாட்களுக்கு முன் கடைக்குப் போயிருந்தபோது ஊறுகாய் செக்ஷனில் இஞ்சி படம் போட்டு ஒரு பாக்கெட் இருந்தது. இஞ்சி ஊறுகாய் ஜீரணத்திற்கு நல்லதுதானே என்று வாங்கி வந்தேன். அதைப் பிரித்து பாட்டிலில் போட்ட பிறகுதான் தெரிந்தது. அது இஞ்சி ஊறுகாய் அல்ல, இஞ்சி பேஸ்ட் என்று. அதை என்ன செய்யலாம் என்று யோசித்தபோது, முன்னொரு நாள் கடையில் பச்சை மிளகாய் ஊறுகாய் வாங்கி வந்து சாப்பிட்டது ஞாபகம் வந்தது.

ஆகவே இப்போது இந்த இஞ்சி பேஸ்டையும் பச்சை மிளகாயையும் சேர்த்து ஊறுகாய் போடலாமே என்ற எண்ணம் வந்தது. அந்த எண்ணத்தை உடனடியாகச் செயல்படுத்தினேன்.

பச்சைமிளகாய் 20 ஐ மிக்சியில் அரைத்தேன். கூடவே இஞ்சி பேஸ்ட்டையும் சேர்த்து இன்னொரு ரவுண்ட் மிக்சியை ஓட்டினேன். இப்போது நைசாக ஒரு பேஸ்ட் கிடைத்தது. அத்ற்கு கொஞ்சம் வினிகர் ஊற்றினேன். அளவாக உப்பு போட்டு, கொஞ்சம் சிட்ரிக் ஏசிட் பவுடர் சேர்த்தேன். இரண்டு நாள் கழித்து சிறிது நல்லெண்ணை காய்ச்சி கடுகு, பெருங்காயம் போட்டு தாளித்து, இந்தக் கலவையில் கொட்டினேன்.

ஆஹா, என்ன ருசி, என்ன காரம், என்ன மணம் ? ஒரு துளி தொட்டு நாக்கில் வைத்தால் ஒரு கவளம் தயிர் சாதம் அப்படியே வயிற்றுக்குள் போகிறது.  தேவாம்ருதம் தோற்றது போங்கள். ஆனால் இதை அனுபவிக்க பூர்வ ஜன்ம புண்ணியம் வேண்டும்.

தங்க விழா விருது

இந்தப் பதிவு யாருடைய  மனதையும் நோகச்செய்வதற்காக இல்லை என்று அன்புடன் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன்.

நேற்றுடன் எனக்கு கல்யாணம் ஆகி 50 வருடங்கள் பூர்த்தியாகி விட்டது. இந்த தங்கமான தருணத்தில் சக பதிவர்களுக்கு ஒரு அன்பளிப்பு வழங்கலாம் என்று நினைத்தேன். அதன் விளைவுதான் கீழே கொடுக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும் விருது.

இந்த விருதை அனைத்துப் பதிவர்களுக்கும் கொடுப்பதில் பெருமிதம் கொள்கிறேன். பிரியப்பட்டவர்கள் கீழ்க்கண்ட நிபந்தனைகளுக்கு உட்பட்டு தங்கள் பிளாக்குகளில் இந்த விருதைப் பிரசுரித்துக்கொள்ளலாம்.

1. இந்த விருதைக் கொடுத்தவர் யார் என்று எங்கும் குறிப்பிடக்கூடாது.

2. இந்த விருதுக்காக நன்றி சொல்லக்கூடாது.

3. இதை நீங்கள் யாருக்கும் வழங்கக் கூடாது.

அவ்வளவுதான்.

How to Sauté Vegetables

How to Sauté Vegetables 

Edited by Kasey, Sondra C, Nicole Willson, D rae and 13 others

Sautéed vegetables are a quick, healthy and colorful dish that can be added to lunch or dinner or even served a la carte. While there are many possible ways to do this, follow these instructions for an easy, hot and nutritious side. Sauteed vegetables can be used in pastas, salads, wraps,quesadillas, or they can even accompany your favorite meat.

Steps 

1 Gather the ingredients. Measure and pour the oil or stock into the skillet. Place the skillet on the stove and set the burner to a medium temperature and let it heat up.

2 Cut the vegetables. Dice the tomatoes, mince the onions, and slice the bell peppers. You'll want to have fairly thin pieces if you're in a hurry as thick chunks will take longer to cook.

3 Drop the vegetables into the skillet. To avoid having some vegetables end up overcooked and others end up undercooked, you should add the vegetables in reverse order of their cooking times. Alternatively, you can cut smaller pieces of the vegetables that take longer to cook, and larger pieces of those that cook more quickly. • Long cooking times: Carrots, onions, potatoes (especially potatoes) • Medium cooking times: Broccoli, bell peppers • Short cooking times: Mushrooms, tomatoes • Very short cooking times: Spinach and other greens

4 Stir once or twice. Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat.

5 Sprinkle with your favorite seasonings, like pepper, thyme, rosemary, and salt.

6 Squeeze a little fresh orange juice on the vegetables if you'd like. Lime also tastes especially scrumptious on vegetables.

7 Finished.

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• Serve as a side dish to meats, poultry or fish.

• Vegetables take different amounts of time to saute, so experiment with combining or cooking separately.

• This dish would taste wonderful served over brown rice.

Warnings 

• Be careful not to burn yourself!

Things You'll Need 

• A large skillet (cast iron is safer than Teflon)

• Vegetables of your choice, for example: o Mushrooms o Tomatoes o Bell peppers (green and sweet red) o Onions o Garlic o Carrots o Scallions o Finely chopped red potatoes

• A sharp knife

• A cutting board

• 2-3 tsp oil • Olive or canola oil

• Various spices

• Various citrus fruits for squeezing

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onlinecounsellingcollege A Truly Happy Person ... 1. Is able to experience a whole range of emotions. He or she is authentic and doesn`t wear a mask. They don`t always seem upbeat, or are never, ever down. Also they don’t project their moods and their feelings onto others, or blame other people if they’re having a bad day. 2. Is able to appreciate the beauty of others, and is happy for them when successes come their way. They are someone who’s secure in their own identity - and doesn’t need to criticise, or want others to fail. 3. Can let offenses go, and doesn’t take things personally. That’s because they have a healthy, and balanced, self-esteem. 4. Is concerned when others suffer and will offer them support. This person’s a true friend and, thus, they truly care for you. 5. Is not in competition with others in their life. They compete against themselves, and try to raise their own bar high. 6. Doesn’t magnify the bad or distort reality. They work on their shortcomings, and they recognize their strengths. 7. Appreciates the small things, and can make the most of “now”. They’re not tripped up the past or are quick to run ahead. They know that both these matter – but what right now’s “today”.

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Diabetic Neuropathy

Make daily changes to stop diabetic neuropathy in its tracks

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Diabetic neuropathy — a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes — is a common, serious complication of diabetes that most often affects the legs and feet. But by making some healthy lifestyle changes and tightly controlling your blood sugar, you can often prevent diabetic neuropathy or slow its progress.

These lifestyle measures can help you keep diabetic neuropathy in check.

• Keep your blood pressure under control. People with diabetes are more likely to have high blood pressure than are people who don't have diabetes. Having both high blood pressure and diabetes greatly increases your risk of complications because both damage your blood vessels and reduce blood flow. Try to keep your blood pressure in the range your doctor recommends, and be sure to have it checked at every office visit. Also consider checking it regularly at home. The American Diabetes Association recommends keeping your blood pressure below 130/80 millimeters of mercury.
• Make healthy food choices. Eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of healthy foods — especially fruits, vegetables and whole grains — and limit portion sizes to help achieve or maintain a healthy weight.
• Be active every day. In addition to helping you achieve a healthy weight, daily activity protects your heart and improves blood flow. It also plays a major role in keeping your blood sugar and blood pressure under control. The American Diabetes Association generally recommends about 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day at least five times a week. However, if you have severe neuropathy and decreased sensation in your legs, your doctor may recommend that you participate in nonweight-bearing activities, such as bicycling or swimming.
• Stop smoking. If you have diabetes and use tobacco in any form, it increases your risk of circulation problems in your feet and amputation. If you use tobacco, talk to your doctor about ways to quit.

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Spectacular Panoramas and 3D Tours.

Enjoy Panoramic Views ...click on any one place and enjoy.. .... what a wonderful way to tour the world from your computer chair! Victoria Falls, Zambia   •   Venezuela, Surroundings of Angel Falls, Venezuela   •   Angel falls, Venezuela   •  Kalyan Minaret, Bukhara, Uzbekistan   •  Miami, USA   •   Las Vegas, USA   •   Lake Powell, USA   •   Manhattan, New York, USA   •   Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA   •   Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, New York, USA   •   Oahu, Hawaii, USA   •   Las Vegas, Nevada, USA   •   Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, New York, USA   •   Golden Gate Bridge, USA   •   Statue of Liberty, New York, USA   •   Manhattan, New York, USA   •   Hollywood, California, USA   •   San Juan and Colorado rivers, USA   •   Goosenecks, Utah, USA   •   Mono Lake, California, USA   •   Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, New York, USA   •  Chicago, Illinois, USA   •  Los Angeles, California, USA   •   Kiev, Ukraine   •   Ay-Petri, Ukraine   •  Dubai, UAE   •   Dubai, Islands, UAE   •   Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE   •  Bangkok, Thailand   •   Sankt-Moritz, Switzerland   •   Cape Good Hope, South Africa   •   Cape-Town, South Africa   •   Moscow, MSU, Russia   •  Moscow, Kremlin, Bolotnaya Square , Russia   •   Moscow, Russia   •  Moscow Kremlin, Russia   •   55.748765;37.540841, Russia   •   Moscow City, Russia   •   Kremlin, Moscow, Russia   •   Moscow City, Russia   •  Trinity Lavra of Sait Sergius, Russia   •   Saint-Petersburg, Russia  •   New Jerusalem Monastery, Russia   •   Saint Petersburg, Russia   •  Novodevichy Convent. Moscow, Russia   •   Ramenki,Moscow, Russia   •  MKAD, Moscow, Russia   •   Moscow, Russia   •  Moscow, Russia   •  Krokus Expo Center, Moscow, Russia   •   Moscow Region, Russia   •  Moeraki Boulders, New Zealand   •   Fiordland, New Zealand   •   Nepal, Nepal   •   Maldives, Maldives   •  Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia   •   Grimsvotn, Iceland   •   Amsterdam, Holland   •   Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany   •  Egyptian Pyramids, Egypt   •   Hong Kong, China   •   The Iguassu Falls, Brazil   •  Twelve Apostles Marine National Park, Australia   •   Sydney, Australia   •   Buenos Aires, Argentina   •   .

7 Ways to be Great

1. Be gentle and kind 2. Show respect to everyone you meet (whether you think they deserve it or not) 3. Pay attention to the little things (often that makes you stand out from the crowd) 4. Do everything wholeheartedly, with passion and love 5. Be flexible, adaptable, and open to change 6. Don’t complicate your life with lots of oughts, musts and shoulds 7. Encourage other people to be all that they can be.

The briefcase and the miniskirt

 

A day without laughter is a day wasted. Keep smiling....

 

Interesting reactions of different nationalities for the same "accident"

 

The briefcase and the miniskirt

 

Tokyo, Japan

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could

apologize, the girl bowed deeply, and said, “I humbly apologise for this error. The quality of my skirt is not good.” Then she took out a pin, put the skirt back together and left.

 

New York, USA

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could react, the woman pulled out a business card and gave it to him saying, “This is my lawyer’s card. He will contact you about this sexual harassment matter. See you in court, buddy!”

 

London, England

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could react, the girl quickly covered the torn spot with a newspaper, and said with a blush on her face, “Do you mind taking me home, sir? I live not far away.” The Englishman took his jacket off, put it on her, called a cab and took her home safely.

 

Paris, France

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could react, the girl murmured with a smile, “A red rose can best convey your apology, monsieur.” The Frenchman bought her a rose, then they went to 

a nearby cafe, drank some wine, and retired to a discreet little hotel for the rest of the afternoon.

 

Sydney, Australia

 A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could

apologize, the girl turned around, took out a hunting knife, ripped

the side of his trousers and said, "OK, now we're even, mate", and then they both went off to down a few pints of amber nectar together.

 

Shanghai, China

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could say anything, the police came and took him away to labour camp

 

Taipeh, Taiwan

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could say anything, the girl smiled and said, “We have not settled on the price yet, and you want to inspect the merchandise already?”

 

Seoul, Korea

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could say anything, the girl swivelled on her toes and delivered a rounded kick to the side of his head, saying, “Do you not know, mister, that I have a second degree black belt in taekwondo?”

 

Phuket, Thailand

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could

apologize, the girl said with a Buddha hand gesture, “No worries,

honey, I'm the same as you down there.”

 

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could

apologize, his burqa-clad wife nudged him hard and said, "What's the matter, are you day-dreaming of mini-skirts again?"

 

New Delhi, India

 A man was walking past a young girl, when a jagged edge of his

briefcase accidentally tore her miniskirt. Before the man could

apologize, Arnab Goswami was on Times Now, yelling, "Times Now

is the first TV channel to bring you this outrageous event. It is a Times now 

exclusive. We assure you, we shall track this sordid story to the very end.

The nation is watching!" The PM must answer??

 

Tips for Dealing with Mean Friends

1. First, decide to love and believe in yourself, and to see your worth and value as a person. Don’t allow the rudeness or cruelty of others erode your personal respect for yourself.

2. Next, don’t allow the actions or words of other people make you feel as if you really don’t belong. It’s better to detach, and to choose to be with others, than to spend time with “friends” who are going to treat you badly.

3. Knowing that, decide not to treat them the way that they treat you. Don’t lower your standards – you’re more mature than that.

4. Don’t acknowledge their messages or answer their calls. Don’t take part in their plans, or do things that they suggest.

5. Make sure you have excuses to not hang out with them – but make sure your excuses are always plausible (For example, you have too much homework, you need to go to soccer practice, you need to do stuff with your family, or don’t have any time).

6. If you happen to see them: smile, say “hi” … then keep on walking. You don’t want to get pulled into some drama with them.

7. Ignore them if they’re rude, or sarcastic and mean. They want you to react, and to feel hurt and rejected.

8. Find a different group of friends who will value who you are – who will always treat you well, and who do things you enjoy.

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Articles Tell a friend about this article - click on the little yellow envelope!   HOW TO LIVE MORE PEACEFULLY A step to a more peaceful world When confronted by someone who annoys you: First of all, you must make a conscious decision that you really want more peace in your life and your world. If you can't do that, don't bother with the following steps, they won't work in the long run. Take a deep breath and tell yourself they're only annoying you because you've made some decisions about them and yourself that are at odds with each other. Step back in your mind and simply observe them and yourself interacting with each other. Be the witness that doesn't get emotionally involved. What you're doing here is learning about yourself. When they've gone, re-run the scenario in your mind and try and figure out exactly what is getting under your skin. Again, you have to come at this from an impartial point of view - you must look at your own beliefs and values as if they belong to someone else if you are to get a clear view of the mechanism of this inner conflict. If they bopped you on the nose - its obvious they're violent. But what did you do to get in the way? Did you contribute to the anger of the situation by goading them? Should you have parted from them a few years ago? Could you have been more understanding earlier on? "Encouraging your enemies" (see Sananda's Message ) doesn't mean you have to stick it out to the bitter end, if you're in an abusive relationship. But maybe "lay down your weapons" means you at least stop judging them while you walk away. Or don't hit them back. Walk away and tend to your own wounds (including inner ones) instead. If they merely irritate the stuffing out of you, ask yourself why. Again be impartial. You've probably made a value judgement that you're better than them in some way or their way is wrong. But remember, we're all here for a reason. And as God's omnipresent, He's in them too. If He can love them, maybe we ought to get down off our righteous point of view and at least tolerate them. Ask the Universe for the willingness to let go of your negative view points towards them. Ask the Universe again. And again, and again! Instead of focusing on how they make you angry, focus instead on your life, your projects, your interests and your most cherished dreams. And keep re-focusing on them every time your mind wanders to how irritating that person is. And be patient - you're re-training your mind to work in a more peaceful way here, it will take some time. If you haven't got enough of your own to keep focused on, get a life! Literally! Go out and make new friends, join a group, take up a hobby. Go for that goal that you've had since you were young. God made you for a reason too. Maybe it's time to find out what that reason is. (Read "What happens if I lose my way"). Chant a mantra to yourself every time you remember, if that helps you keep your mind off that annoying person. "Peace/relax" with the breath is a good one. And go over different ways you can respond to that person the next time you see them. "If you always do what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've always got" is true. So try a response instead of a knee-jerk reaction. Ask questions, be curious about them. "Walk a few steps in the other person's moccasins" is a very wise saying. Keep asking the Universe for help. Be forgiving. Of yourself as well as the other person. And be kind. They might be suffering too. Keep an open mind. Suspend the belief that the situation can't change if you can't actually believe that it will. Be open to a pleasant surprise. At best, you will end up friends or admiring the other person. At worst, you will at least have learned a little more about yourself, perhaps started a new project, and strengthened your connection with the Universe. And you can't complain at that can you?

Stop Stressing & Start Living Peacefully

10 Ways To Stop Stressing & Start Living Peacefully

If you’re anything like me, you might worry like it’s a second job: if the coffee is good or bad, if we'll get that promotion, and what diseases the future has in store for us. The unfortunate part is that this all-consuming gig doesn’t pay money—it pays in stress, unhappiness, anxiety, and inner turmoil.

It can feel almost unbearable waiting for these future outcomes to transpire. Sometimes our worries are small and manageable and pass, but sometimes worry becomes a chronic default setting. When we worry chronically, it becomes second nature to live in this revved up state of anxiety and restlessness. Know that you’re not alone; chances are, if you are breathing you are likely worrying.

Instead of replaying the same old worries day after day, why don’t we look at how to stop worrying and start living peacefully?

1. Take time for silence.

We need to first understand why we worry—worry comes from unpleasant thoughts that our mind manifests. When we follow these thoughts, we tend to dwell, fixate, exaggerate and obsess. Through silence, we can become acquainted with these thoughts and through mindfulness and meditation we can change these thoughts.

2. Get rid of stuff.

Minimalism is a way to put a stop to the gluttony of the world around us. We live in a society that prides itself on the accumulation of stuff; we eat up consumerism, material possessions, clutter, debt, distractions and noise. But material possessions are things we can lose, and with that comes worry and stress. By adopting a minimalist lifestyle you can throw out what you don’t need in order to focus on what you do need.

3. Give yourself a safe space.

Whether your safe space is a room designed for yoga or meditation or simply your bedroom or office, the point is it should be relaxing, a place where you can close the doors to the outside stressors and just breathe.

4. Create a budget.

Even though it may seem like you'll never have enough money, you need to stop stressing about it. One way to stop worrying about money is to gain some control over it. Create a budget and follow it.

5. Organize your time and self.

When you're overextended, you are being flung in every direction, and when that happens, you’re not really following through on anything or doing anything particularly great. This ignites stress; we want to be perfect for everyone all the time. Make effective use of your time; learn how to say no, set a realistic schedule and forget about the expectations others project onto you.

6. Stop being influenced by media.

The media can make us feel like we are not thin, rich, or successful enough. It also instils fear of war, disease and even coffee. The media can be a fear-based breeding ground for worry.

7. Be rational.

Ask yourself, “Are my worries realistic?”

8. Exercise.

It releases endorphins, which make the brain feel good. Exercise also reduces the body's stress hormones.

9. Express gratitude.

Stop worrying about things that may or may not happen and start being thankful for the things you have right now. Developing an attitude of gratitude can transform our states of mind. Spend a few minutes each day, listing things for which you are thankful.

10. Trust yourself.

Do you worry about whether you're on the right path? Get quiet so that you can hear the small voice deep inside of you. Your inner GPS won’t steer you wrong.

Simply tune into your inner compass; it's guiding you in the right direction.

Remember these things:

Worrying accomplishes nothing.
Worrying is bad for you.
Worrying is the opposite of trust and peace.
Worrying puts your attention in the wrong direction.

When worry does grab a hold of you, these fun tips can help stop it from snowballing:

• Listen to music
• Go to a party
• Read a book
• Have a movie night with your friends
• Go camping
• Have a family outing
• Spend a day at the beach

Take a relaxing cleansing breath ....

Aaahhhh. Feel the stress float away.

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To learn more about happiness, check out How To Create More Happiness & Meaning In Your Life With Charlie Knoles.

Actual Practical experience.

Actual Practical experience.

Once a group of 50 people was attending a seminar.


Suddenly the speaker stopped and started giving each one a balloon. Each one was asked to write his/her name on it using a marker pen. Then all the balloons were collected and put in another room.
Now these delegates were let in that room and asked to find the balloon which had their name written, within 5 minutes. Everyone was frantically searching for their name, colliding with each other, pushing around others and there was utter chaos.


At the end of 5 minutes no one could find their own balloon.
Now each one was asked to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the the person whose name was written on it.


Within minutes everyone had their own balloon.


The speaker began--- Exactly this is happening in our lives. Everyone is frantically looking for happiness all around, not knowing where it is. 


Our happiness lies in the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness, you will get your own happiness.


And this is the purpose of human life. 


Is this not what you are looking for?