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AN INSPIRING STORY OF THE PRESIDENT OF CHINA

President Xi Jing Peng of China said:
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As a small child, I was very selfish, always grab the best for myself.
Slowly, everyone left me and I had no friends. I didn’t think it was my fault and I criticize others.
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But my father gave me 3 sentences to help me in life.
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One day, my father cooked 2 bowls of noodles and put them. on the table.
One had an egg on top while the other bowl had none on top.
Then he asked me to choose a bowl of noodles.

Because eggs were hard to come by those days... I chose the bowl with egg!

I was congratulating myself on my wise choice/decision and decided to wallop the egg....to my surprise as my father's bowl of noodles had two eggs at the bottom of his bowl beneath the noodles!

With much regret, I scolded myself for being too hasty in my decision.

My father smiled and taught me to remember that what your eyes see may not be true.

He added that If you make a habit of *taking advantage of people, you will end up losing.
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The next day, my father again cooked 2 bowls of noodles: one bowl with an egg on top and the other bowl with no egg on top.

Again, he asked to choose the bowl I wanted

This time I felt smarter so I chose the bowl without any egg on top.

Hmmmmmm to my surprise, there was not even a single egg at the bottom of the bowl!

Again, my father smiled and said to me, My child, you must not always rely on experiences because sometimes, life can cheat you or play tricks on you.

Never be too annoyed or sad, with situations, *just treat the experience as learning a lesson experience that cannot be gotten from any textbooks.
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The third day, my father again cooked 2 bowls of noodles, one bowl with an egg on top and the other with no egg on top.

He asked me to choose the bowl I wanted

But this time, I told my father, Dad, you choose first, you are the head of the family and you contribute the most to the family.

My father was happy to and choose for me

He chose the bowl with one egg on top, but as I ate my bowl of noodles, to my surprise! There were two eggs at the bottom of the bowl.
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My father smiled at me with love in his eyes, he said my child, you must remember that when you think for the good of others, good things will always naturally happen to you.
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I always remember these 3 sentences of my father.

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THE PRAYING HANDS

The Praying Hands by Albrecht Durer

Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children. Eighteen! In order merely to keep food on the table for his big family, the father, a goldsmith by profession, worked almost eighteen hours a day at his shop and any other paying work he could find in the neighborhood. Despite their seemingly hopeless condition, two of the eldest children had a dream. They both wanted to pursue their talent for art, but they knew well that their father would never be financially able to send either of them to Nuremberg to study at the Academy.

After many long discussions at night in their crowded bed, the two boys finally worked out a pact. They would toss a coin. The loser would go down into the nearby mines and with his earnings, support his brother while he attended the academy. The winner of the toss will attend the academy first and complete his study. Once, the first winner of the toss completes his study, he will help the other brother to attend the academy and support him financially by selling arts or working at the mines if necessary.

They tossed a coin on a Sunday morning after church. Albrecht Durer, one of the brother won the toss and went off to Nuremberg. Albert, the other brother went to work at the mines and for the next four years, financed his brother, whose work at the academy was almost an immediate sensation. Albrecht’s etchings, his woodcuts, and his oils were far better than most of his professors. By the time he graduated, he was beginning to earn considerable fees for his commissioned works.

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Heavenly Scene by Albrecht Durer

When the young artist returned to his village, the Durer family held a festive dinner on their lawn to celebrate Albrecht’s triumphant homecoming. After a long and memorable meal, punctuated with music and laughter, Albrecht rose from his honored position at the head of the table to drink a toast to his beloved brother for the years of sacrifice that had enabled Albrecht to fulfill his ambition. His closing words were, “And now, Albert, blessed brother of mine, now it is your turn. Now you can go to Nuremberg to pursue your dream and I will take care of you.”

All heads turned in eager expectation to the far end of the table where Albert sat, tears streaming down his pale face, shaking his lowered head from side to side while he sobbed.

Finally, Albert rose and wiped the tears from his cheeks. He glanced down the long table at the faces he loved, and then, holding his hands close to his right cheek, he said softly, “No, brother. I cannot go to Nuremberg. It is too late for me. Look what four years in the mines have done to my hands! The bones in every finger have been smashed at least once, and lately, I have been suffering from arthritis so badly in my right hand that I cannot even hold a glass to return your toast, much less make delicate lines on parchment or canvas with a pen or a brush. My brother, for me, it is too late.”

More than 450 years have passed. By now, Albrecht Durer’s hundreds of masterful portraits, pen and silver-point sketches, watercolors, charcoals, woodcuts, and copper engravings hang in every great museum in the world, but the odds are great that you, like most people, are familiar with only one of Albrecht Durer’s works. More than merely being familiar with it, you very well may have a reproduction hanging in your home or office.

One day, to pay homage to Albert for all that he had sacrificed, Albrecht Durer painstakingly drew his brother’s abused hands with palms together and thin fingers stretched skyward. He called his powerful drawing simply “Hands,” but the entire world almost immediately opened their hearts to his great masterpiece and renamed his tribute of love “The Praying Hands.”

Albrecht Durer

Moral:
The next time you see a copy of that touching creation, take a second look. Remember the sacrifice others may have made for your success in life. Always, respect them and care for them as what they could have done for themselves, they did that for your happiness.

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Summers are here and so are the vacations. Most people visit their relatives in this part of the year, but mostly they remain in cities which are hot polluted and noisy. What if you could feel a soft cool breeze making its way past you, blowing your hair, refreshing your senses? well for as long as you are in these cities you can only imagine these things...

Well, here we are with our blog that will show you some amazing and chilly places which you should visit in summers and the best part is that while you will get closer to nature, these destinations are totally budget friendly and you should visit them with your family and friends.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Manali, at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050m in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and the Rohtang Pass which is the main attraction near Manali.

Known For: Solang Valley | Rohtang Pass |Adventure Activities in Manali

Gangtok- Dzongu, Sikkim

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, has a lot of places to visit that make you go wow. Nathula Pass, Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, and Changu Lake are simply wonders. These places are a little away from and a lot higher than Gangtok, but each moment of this trip will be worth it. The Saga Dawa festival is one of the most important festivals for the people of Sikkim which celebrated in May. The festival is celebrated with much enthusiasm in the capital city of Gangtok. Festivity occurs across Gangtok in the form of processions, prayers, and extending alms to the needy. The customs and rituals, carried out in remembrance of the Buddha, are said to bear fruits for the observers in the future.

Known For: Nathu La Pass | MG Road, Gangtok |Rumtek Monastery

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Located in the mountainous range called the Nilgiris ("Blue Mountains"), it draws swarms of tourists every year. The weather is quite pleasant at a mean of 15-20°C around the year, dropping to lows of 0°C during winter. The landscape is marked by rolling hills covered with dense vegetation, smaller hills and plateaus covered with tea/coffee gardens, and eucalyptus trees. Many portions of the hills are preserved as natural reserve forests, and special permits will be needed to camp in noncamp sites. Auto touring the surrounding countryside is certainly a must do.

Known For: Nilgiri Mountain Railway | Ooty Lake |Ooty Rose Garden

Shillong-Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya

The beautiful mountains of this region are a joy to watch. Shillong in itself, is a really beautiful town, the capital of Meghalaya as well. Located in undulating pine-covered hills, the city has a milder climate than tropical India. Home to several waterfalls, it is also known as the Scotland of the East. It is perhaps the only place in India where taxi drivers themselves sit on someone's lap and drive. Here, even the traditional societal roles of a man and woman are reversed, with women doing most of the business. Scenic viewpoints, caves en route to Cherrapunjee, views of Bangladesh from both Cherrapunjee and Mawlynnong, Asia's cleanest village. These are just some of the things that will make your jaw drop.

Known For: Umiam lake | Elephant falls | Wards Lake |Sweet falls | Butterfly museum

Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan, situated very close to the Rajasthan-Gujarat border, in the Aravali hills. Monsoon season is the best time to go to Mount Abu. During rains, the complete beauty of this place can be experienced due to the lush green surroundings which makes it a major tourist spot within the state. The most important attraction, however, is undoubtedly the Dilwara temples, which are the most stunning pieces of architecture in the country. One can also take part in the famous Summer Festival of Mount Abu that takes place in June every year. This two-day festival showcases an array of classical and folk music performances that highlight the live culture and tribal life of Rajasthan.

Known For: Dilwara Temples | Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary | Nakki Lake

Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh

Pachmarhi is a city in Madhya Pradesh. It is the only hill station in the central region of India. It is situated in the Satpura range and is 3500 ft above sea level. Pachmarhi comes under the Hoshagabad district and is called 'Satpura ki Rani'.Pachmarhi is a tourist retreat; its elevation from the sea level and the forests of the Satpuras, with their streams and waterfalls, are picturesque and home to much wildlife. Pachmarhi lies within the Pachmarhi Biosphere Preserve, created in 1999 to link two forest reserves and Satpura National Park into a larger wildlife conservation area. It also has Dhupgarh -- the highest point in Central India. Pachmarhi also has a lot of cave paintings in the forests, some of which have been dated to be as much as 10,000 years old.

Known For: Bee falls | Jata Shankar caves | Pandava Caves

Munnar-Thekkady, Kerala

Munnar is a beautiful hill station and was the summer resort of the British. Tourists come here to see the vast tea plantations of the area. The town itself is typically Indian with the usual shops, guest houses and is really beautiful and traditional. It is a good place to stay to see the surrounding countryside. Munnar is famous for its tea plantations, many of them started by the British. The "Kannan Devan" brand of Tea from the Tata is cultivated and processed here. The strobilanthus ("Neelakurinji"), a blue flower which blooms only every 12 years, is found in this region. It bloomed last in September 2018. The Eravikulam national park is one of the main tourist attraction, where you can find the endangered species of Nilgiri Tahr.

Known For: Blossom Park | Mattupetti Dam | Echo Point | TATA Tea Museum | The Eravikulam national park.

Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

Kinnaur, also known as ""Land of God"" is about 235 Km from Shimla and is known for its serenity and beauty of the lush green and rocky mountainscape having Satluj, Baspa and Spiti river snaking through it. Sarahan, a beautiful hamlet located near Kinnaur, is situated at an average height of 2165 meters above sea level. It comes under the Shimla district and is famous for its apple orchards, pine forests, slate-roofed houses, and small streams. Bhimkali Temple Complex, Bhaba Valley and Bird Park are some of the major attractions here.

Known For: Reckong Peo | Kalpa | Sarahan

Bir, Himachal Pradesh

Bir is a town in the eastern end of the Kangra District in Himachal Pradesh with a friendly, relaxed Indian population and a large Tibetan (Khampa) community. It is home to several educational institutions, monasteries, and nonprofit organizations (NGOs), and is becoming a popular off-the-beaten-path destination for meditation courses, volunteering, and ecotourism. Bir Billing is a popular destination for adventures sports such as paragliding, treks and also as the town for meditation.

Known For: Paragliding in Bir Billing | Hand gliding |Nature Walks and meditation at Sherab Ling Monastery

Leh Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir

Traveling in Leh without professional guidance is like shooting for the moon while being too busy gazing the stars. There are various giants offering customized packages that are tailor-made to suit your needs. A land like no other with a superabundance of attractions to visit and phantasmagoric and fabulous landscapes, amazing people and culture, Ladakh is truly a heaven on Earth.

Known For: Shanti Stupa | Nubra Valley |Tso Moriri Lake

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Summer is here and here are some useful lifestyle tips you can follow to beat the summer heat.

1. Water is the best option to quench thirst.

It is a key ingredient in keeping the body cool. With high humidity levels, sweat will not evaporate quickly. This prevents the body from releasing heat in an efficient manner. This is why it is necessary to hydrate and drink water, even when you are not thirsty. Increase water intake regardless of your activity levels.

2. Avoid caffeinated or carbonated beverages, alcoholic beverages, and those high in sugar.

All these drinks contain preservatives, colors, and sugars. They are acidic in nature and act as diuretics. They cause loss of fluids through urine. Many soft drinks contain diluted phosphoric acid, which damages the inner lining of the digestive tract and, therefore, affects its functions. An excessive intake of soft drinks increases phosphorous levels in the blood. This separates calcium from the bones and moves it into the blood. This calcium displacement from the bones makes them porous and brittle. It also causes plaque on the teeth, kidney stones, arthritis and bone spur. Soft drinks also reduce mineral levels in the body to such an extent that enzymes are unable to function well, resulting in indigestion.

3. Do not drink very chilled liquids.

They do not really help cool you down in summers, though they make you cool for some time. Drinking really cold liquids when feeling hot may lead to a slight constriction of the blood vessels in the skin and decrease heat loss, which is not advisable when trying to cool down.

4. Limit all strenuous activity. Avoid doing vigorous physical activities so that your perspiration level remains good and you don't get dehydrated.

5. Eat light, nutritious and non-fatty meals. This is important to note as the body needs a regular amount of calorie intake but in summers, these intakes should be in the form of light, nutritious and hydrating meals.

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6. Reduce intakes of heaty vegetables and fruits, like spinach, radish, hot peppers, onions, garlic, beetroot, pineapple, grapefruit and ripe mangoes (if you cannot resist mangoes, soak them overnight in water).

7. Minimize the intake of dried fruits. Increase the intake of fresh fruit. Dried fruits are mostly heaty which heats up the body so try eating fresh fruits which will increase the body water and sugar levels.

8. Use sabza (tulsi seeds) in your drinks -- this has a very cooling effect on the body.

9. Include lots of fruits and vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices, preferably without sugar, in your diet.

10. Drink lemon juice, coconut water, and thin buttermilk, to replenish the fluids that are lost in sweat.

11. Avoid sugary foods, especially molasses and other artificial sugar substances, and stick to natural sugars available from fruits and veggies.

12. Minimize the intake of hot, spicy foods and extremely salty foods. The body retains salt in the organic form found in fruits and veggies; the inorganic salt, meanwhile, is digested and needs to be thrown out of the body. And this is why you need to drink water!

13. Cut the intake of fried foods, like vadas, samosas, chips, bhajias, farsans, etc. Fat has a thermal effect.

14. Maintain good hygiene levels. This means that you should maintain proper hygiene, bath daily and properly so that the sweat and germs can be cleaned also you should apply talcum powder to avoid summer rashes.

Since the sultry heat of summer increases with each degree rise in the mercury, by rooting ourselves to nature's provision of healthful food choices we can experience the bloom of our health and vitality.

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