Follow Your Dream...

[Dipika]

Trouble arrives in measures,
and we stack it up real high,
until we're convinced,
we have no reason to try.
If you feel defeated,
you're absolutely wrong,
for if you follow your dream,
you could never lose for long.
Ignore the minor set-backs
that pile up and trouble you,
or you will build a mountain,
out of the stones hurled at you.
The future holds great promise,
your destiny unknown,
but God is always helping,
and you're never alone.
Soar bravely toward your goal.
Let nothing darken the way.
You can change your tomorrow,
if you seek your dream today.


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Alphabet of Happiness...



A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.


B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.


C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.


D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.


E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.


F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.


G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.


H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.


I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.


J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.


K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.


L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.


M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.


N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.


O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.


P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.


Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.


R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.


S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.


T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.


U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.


V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.


W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.


X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.


Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.



Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Lessons of Life...



I feared being alone
until I learned to like
myself.


I feared failure
until I realized that I only
fail when I don't try.


I feared success
until I realized
that I had to try
in order to be happy
with myself.


I feared people's opinions
until I learned that
people would have opinions
about me anyway.


I feared rejection
until I learned to
have faith in myself.


I feared pain
until I learned that
it's necessary
for growth.


I feared the truth
until I saw the
ugliness in lies.


I feared life
until I experienced
its beauty.


I feared death
until I realized that it's
not an end, but a beginning.


I feared my destiny,
until I realized that
I had the power to change
my life.


I feared hate
until I saw that it
was nothing more than
ignorance.


I feared love
until it touched my heart,
making the darkness fade
into endless sunny days.


I feared ridicule
until I learned how
to laugh at myself.


I feared growing old
until I realized that
I gained wisdom every day.


I feared the future
until I realized that
life just kept getting
better.


I feared the past
until I realized that
it could no longer hurt me.


I feared the dark
until I saw the beauty
of the starlight.


I feared the light
until I learned that the
truth would give me
strength.



I feared change,
until I saw that
even the most beautiful butterfly
had to undergo a metamorphosis
before it could fly.



Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

You and God...

People are often unreasonable,
irrational, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.


If you are kind, people may accuse
you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.


If you are successful, you will win some
unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies;
Succeed anyway.


If you are honest and sincere
people may deceive you;
Be honest and sincere anyway.


What you spend years creating
others could destroy overnight;
Create anyway.


If you find serenity and happiness,
some may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.


The good you do today,
will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.


Give the best you have,
and it may never be enough;
Give your best anyway.


In the final analysis,
it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.




--Mother Teresa

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Dare to Dream...

You may get a lot of negative
feedback from others,
and so much happens in life
to block the road you wish to travel.
But you must dream anyway
and cherish your dreams
as they come from your soul
and are the blueprint
of who you are.
What's more, they represent
the direction you should take on earth.

Let your heart set your goals
and remain dedicated to them.



Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

God's Perfection...

God made the mountains
kiss the clouds
that we may look up beyond
our own small world
and strive to reach great heights.
He made the ocean wide and mighty
to remind us of the
greatness of his love
and the power of his strength.
He frosts the earth with
diamonds in the winter
to reveal the riches that
await us in heaven,
and he awakens the earth
with a profusion of lilacs and daffodils
in the spring to show us that
we've been given
the gift of eternal life.
He has created masterpieces,
and every one of them
are part of the circle of life and serve
some great purpose.
From the forests, to the valleys,
across the dales, and even to the
most distant twinkling star,
and the early morning mist that
creeps over the hills,
God has blessed the earth with
his talented hand.
So do you think that God could have
erred when he made you?
Of course he didn't.
You're perfect,
exactly what God intended you to be.
As the earth is reborn this spring,
remember that you're one of
God's great masterpieces,
a testament to his infinite
wisdom and perfection.


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

As Long As...

As long as there's a breath
left in your body,
there's hope.

As long as mankind
has prowled the earth,
miracles have happened,
restoring life and health.

As long as you have
a loving heart,
God will send much
warmth and love
to you in return.

As long as you've been alive,
God has been watching over you
and answering your prayers.

As long as the heaven
and stars exist,
God will be there
for you.

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM