Simple Rishi

BISMAAD KAUR

2009-11-25T13:52:00.005+05:30

We have named our daughter Sabrina (nick name) as Bismaad Kaur. She turned 3 months old on 22/11/2009.See how smart and active she looks.

God bless her.

2009-08-24T11:30:00.005+05:30

We have been blessed with a beautiful daughter Sabrina on 22-08-2009 at 5.38 AM.We are grateful to God for this wonderful gift.

Pearls of Wisdom

2009-08-09T12:14:00.002+05:30

Pearls of Wisdom:

Don't love the Heart that hurts you and don't hurt the Heart that loves you.
Don't cry over anyone who won't cry over you.
Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget.
Most people walk in and out of your life, but only friend's leave footprints in your heart.
True friendship "never" ends. Friends are forever.
People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.
If we are incapable of finding peace in ourselves, it is pointless to search elsewhere.
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.
A change of heart changes everything.
Our greatest glory is not in ever falling, but in rising every time we fall.
You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough.
One generation plants trees, and the next enjoys the shade.
It is difficult to live in the present, ridiculous to live in the future, and impossible to live in the past. Nothing is as far away as one minute ago.

Road to success is not straight

2009-08-09T12:14:00.001+05:30

There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, caution lights called family, and you will have flats called jobs.

But, if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called God, you will make it to a place called success.

Toxic Personalities

2009-06-25T14:15:00.004+05:30

Here are the worst of the toxic personalities out there and how to spot them:
1. Manipulative
Mary: These individuals are experts at manipulation tactics. As a matter of fact, you may not even realize you have been manipulated until it is too late. These individuals figure out what your 'buttons' are, and push them to get what they want.
Why they are toxic: These people have a way of eating away at your belief system and self-esteem. They find ways to make you do things that you don't necessarily want to do and before you know it, you lose your sense of identity, your personal priorities and your ability to see the reality of the situation. The world all of a sudden becomes centered around their needs and their priorities.
2. Narcissistic Nancy:
These people have an extreme sense of self-importance and believe that the world revolves around them. They are often not as sly as the Manipulative Marys of the world, but instead, tend to be a bit overt about getting their needs met. You often want to say to them "It isn't always about you."
Why they are toxic: They are solely focused on their needs, leaving your needs in the dust. You are left disappointed and unfulfilled. Further, they zap your energy by getting you to focus so much on them, that you have nothing left for yourself.
3. Debbie Downers:
These people can't appreciate the positive in life. If you tell them that it is a beautiful day, they will tell you about the impending dreary forecast. If you tell them you aced a mid-term, they'll tell you about how difficult the final is going to be.
Why they are toxic: They take the joy out of everything. Your rosy outlook on life continues to get squashed with negativity. Before you know it, their negativity consumes you and you start looking at things with gray colored glasses yourself.
4. Judgmental Jims:
When you see things as cute and quirky, they see things as strange and unattractive. If you find people's unique perspectives refreshing, they find them 'wrong'. If you like someone's eclectic taste, they find it 'disturbing' or 'bad'.
Why they are toxic: Judgmental people are much like Debbie Downers. In a world where freedom rings, judgment is sooo over. If the world was a homogeneous place, life would be pretty boring. Spending a lot of time with these types can inadvertently convert you into a judgmental person as well.
5. Dream Killing Keiths:
Every time you have an idea, these people tell you why you can't do it. As you achieve, they try to pull you down. As you dream, they are the first to tell you it is impossible.
Why they are toxic: These people are stuck in what is instead of what could be. Further, these individuals eat away at your self-esteem and your belief in yourself. Progress and change can only occur from doing new things and innovating, dreaming the impossible and reaching for the stars.
6. Insincere Illissas:
You never quite feel that these people are being sincere. You tell a funny story, they give you a polite laugh. You feel depressed and sad and they give you a 'there, there' type response. You tell them you are excited about something and you get a very ho-hum response.
Why they are toxic: People who aren't sincere or genuine build relationships on superficial criteria. This breeds shallow, meaningless relationships. When you are really in need of a friend, they won't be there. When you really need constructive criticism, they would rather tell you that you are great the way you are. When you need support, they would rather see you fail or make a fool of yourself.
7. Disrespectful Dannys:
These people will say or do things at the most inappropriate times and in the most inappropriate ways. In essence, they are more subtle, grown up bullies. Maybe this person is a friend who you confided in and uses your secret against you. Maybe it is a family member who puts their busy-body nose into your affairs when it is none of their business. Or maybe, it is a colleague who says demeaning things to you.
Why they are toxic: These people have no sense of boundaries and don't respect your feelings or, for that matter, your privacy. These people will cause you to feel frustrated and disrespected.
8. Never Enough Nellies:
You can never give enough to these people to make them happy. They take you for granted and have unrealistic expectations of you. They find ways to continually fault you and never take responsibility for anything themselves.
Why they are toxic: You will spend so much time trying to please them, that you will end up losing yourself in the process. They will require all of your time and energy, leaving you worn out and your own needs sacrificed.
All of these personalities have several things in common.
1) the more these people get away with their behavior, the more they will continue.
2) Unfortunately, most of these people don't see that what they do is wrong and as a result, talking to them about it will fall on deaf ears, leaving you wondering if you are the crazy one.
3) Most of these people get worse with age, making their impact on you stronger with time.
Frankly, life is too short to spend your time dealing with toxicity. If you can, avoid spending much of time with people who are indicative of these behaviors and you'll feel a lot happier.

Tips to maintain your laptop battery

2009-04-18T16:12:00.004+05:30

Take care of your battery and keep it clean. Taking care of your laptop battery is crucial to its performance. Over time the metal contacts on the battery will build up junk that can cause the battery to work harder than it should in its daily operation. So once a month, pull out the battery and wipe it down with a cloth, clean off the contacts and you will extend its life.
Don’t allow your battery to discharge completely. Allowing a battery to completely discharge can have very negative effects on the overall performance and life of the battery. Often times we find that by draining the battery can, in some cases, cause complete battery failure or drastically shorten the charge capacity of the battery. What this means in plain English is your battery will die and/or not hold as much of a charge therefor draining quicker than it should.
Many manufacturers recommend that your battery is stored and maintained at around half or 40% charge to maintain optimal performance. Always read the user manual that came with your laptop, or if it is a replacement battery read the included documentation.
Add more memory or RAM to your laptop. Many people would speculate that this method will not help to save battery performance due to the fact that more memory requires more power to maintain. While this reasoning is true in part, if your laptop is short on RAM, your hard drive will be constantly running to make up the difference, via your swapping file, which in turn would use a lot more power and battery life. If you are using a laptop that has say 512mb of RAM, increasing this to 1gb should be more than enough to maintain optimal performance.
Turn off your Wifi while not in use. There is usually a switch to turn off your Wifi, however you may need to turn it off in the Wifi configuration panel. Your Wifi uses a lot of power when it is not connected because it is constantly searching for a connection, so it is a good idea to make sure it is turned off when not in use.
Remove your battery while running your laptop on AC. If you are working from home and your laptop is plugged in to the AC, removing your battery is a good habit to have. Keep in mind that you do not want to store your battery completely discharged, but this method will allow your laptop battery to take a break while not in use.
Lower your graphics use. You can save a lot of power consumption by dimming your screen, lowering the screen resolution and removing the fancy graphics. Windows especially uses a lot of graphics on the menu’s and such, which is easily turned off and cut out a lot of the battery drain. The overall look may not be as pretty, but were going for battery life here.
Set your laptop to hibernate rather than stand-by mode while sitting idle. While stand-by mode is great for saving on power consumption, setting your laptop to hibernate will allow the computer to completely shut itself down and still save your laptops state where you left off. Both options are good, you should at least be doing one of them, but hibernation will be the most effective.
Keep your laptops air vents clean. Laptops, or computers in general operate more efficiently when running at cooler temperatures. This is also why you see high end computers with water cooling systems. Anyways, by keeping the air vents clean you allow more air flow for the fans to run and the laptop will remain considerably cooler.
Remove USB devices when not in use. Usb devices often require a good amount of power to continue running. If you are not using them make sure to remove them from the computer and this will help to save on battery consumption.
Defragment your hard drive regularly. Defragmenting your hard drive can help it to run more efficiently and require less power consumption. The more efficiently your hard drive operates the less work it will require to maintain operation. So keeping this in order and defragmenting regularly will benefit the life of your laptops battery.
Optimal laptop performance causes optimal battery performance. Over all, the better your laptop performs the longer your laptop battery will last. It is very disruptive to your day when your laptop battery dies and you are constantly looking for a good place to plug in. So use the tips above to maintain your laptops battery at peak performance and life on the go should be a little easier.(source:internet)

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2009-04-06T15:13:00.003+05:30

An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast.
A wild beast may wound your body,
but an evil friend will wound your mind. (A Buddhist Quote)
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Action

2009-03-11T12:21:00.001+05:30

"Action may not always bring happiness;

but there is no happiness without action."

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Today's Quote

2009-02-25T21:00:00.002+05:30

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write,

but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ~Alvin Toffler

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The Laws Of Success

2009-01-24T15:34:00.002+05:30

"The greatest mistake - Giving up.
The greatest crippler - Fear.
The greatest handicap - Ego.
The most potent force - Positive.
The greatest thought - God.
The greatest victory - Victory over the self."
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The Power Of Words

2008-12-28T17:15:00.000+05:30

"A CARELESS WORD MAY KINDLE STRIFE.

A CRUEL WORD MAY WRECK A LIFE.

A BITTER WORD MAY HATE INSTIL.

A BRUTAL WORD MAY SMITE AND KILL.

A GRACIOUS WORD MAY LIGHT A DAY.

A TIMELY WORD MAY LESSEN STRESS.

A LOVING WORD MAY HEAL AND BLESS. "

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Resolving Conflicts

2008-12-13T16:39:00.004+05:30

"There is a magic formula for resolving conflicts. It is :
Have as your objective the resolving of the conflict, not the gaining of advantage.
There is a magic formula for avoiding conflicts. It is :
Be concerned that you do not offend, not that you are not offended."
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inspiration

2008-11-28T16:27:00.002+05:30

If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.

A Thought To Ponder

2008-11-26T13:47:00.001+05:30

"We teach some by what we say.

We teach more by what we are.

We teach most by what we do."

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Today's Quote

2008-11-10T15:35:00.002+05:30

"To really master being impeccable will require that you heighten your awareness not just to the words you say, but also to the emotions you express, your attitude, your actions, and where you express the power of your belief.
You will need to develop a disciplined of mindfulness"
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Diwali

2008-10-23T21:09:00.002+05:30

I am waiting for diwali. This is my first Diwali after marriage. Deepavali is the "festival of lights".

Tao Te Ching

2008-10-22T20:48:00.003+05:30

If you want to be a great leader,You must learn to follow the Tao.
Stop trying to control.Let go of fixed plans and concepts.And the world will govern itself.
The more prohibitions you have,
The less virtuous people will be.
The more weapons you have,
The less secure people will be.
The more subsidies you have,
The less self-reliant people will be.
Therefore the Master says:
I let go of the law,
And people become honest.
I let go of economics,
And people become prosperous.
I let go of religion,
And people become serene.
I let go of all desire for the common good,
And the good becomes common as grass.
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Karwachauth

2008-10-14T20:31:00.002+05:30

I am very excited for my first Karwachauth. With whole heart and soul I will keep my Karwachauth for the long life of my husband Rishi.
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Endure

2008-10-11T17:13:00.003+05:30

where is the focus of your life?
"Are you intent on fame?
Or are you reaching deep inside?
How are you playing the game?
Do you wish to amass a fortune or to transform yourself?
Loss can be gain, pleasure can lead to pain.
Hearts must be led
minds must be trained.."
We must open our hearts to the deepest values. Embracing the truth of our divinity and living through love and not fear.Open your heart to wisdom and wisdom guides you to deepest truth and joyful life....(TAO)
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A Zen Quote

2008-10-05T12:28:00.002+05:30

"Forget about self-help. The "self" is fine just the way it is, it doesn't need any help.
Concentrate on empowerment. That will produce far more powerful results."
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VARICOSE VEINS

2008-09-28T12:53:00.004+05:30

Varicose veins (the blood vessels that return blood to the heart from the body tissues)are one of the most common problems of blood vessels. The condition occurs four times more often in women than in men. Most people with varicose veins are between ages 30 and 60. Varicose veins develop slowly, but once they start they progress. They do not get better on their own.
In normal veins, valves in the vein keep blood moving forward toward the heart. With varicose veins, the valves do not function properly, allowing blood to remain in the vein. When the blood remains in the vein, the vein enlarges.Some of the symptoms are:
Pain in the legs: fullness, heaviness, aching..
Visible, enlarged veins.
Mild swelling of ankles.
Bulging veins.
Veins that have a rope-like appearance .
Skin at the ankle discolored brown .
Skin ulcers near the ankle.
Can Varicose Veins be Prevented?
You can reduce your risk of developing varicose veins. The most common ways to avoid varicose veins is to avoid prolonged standing.
Being overweight puts added pressure on your veins
Prevention:
There's no way to completely prevent varicose veins. But improving your circulation and muscle tone can reduce your risk of developing varicose veins or getting additional ones. Traditional, common-sense approaches include:
Exercise. Get your legs moving. Walking is a great way to encourage blood circulation in your legs. Your doctor can recommend an appropriate activity level for you.
Watch your weight, and your diet. Shedding excess pounds takes unnecessary pressure off your veins. What you eat makes a difference, too. Follow a low-salt, high-fiber diet to prevent the swelling that may result from water retention and constipation.
Watch what you wear. Avoid high heels. Low-heeled shoes work calf muscles more, which is better for your veins. Don't wear tight clothes.
Don't sit with your legs crossed.
Avoid long period of sitting or standing.
Avoid as much as possible sugar, ice cream, fried foods, peanuts, junk foods, cheeses, tobacco, salt, alcohol, animal protein, and processed and refined foods.
After bathing apply Castor oil over the varicose veins affected and massage into your legs from the the feet.
Yogic breathing practice : Lie flat on your back and prop your feet up on a chair. Breathe slowly and evenly from your diaphragm, through your nose.
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Managing Chaos

2008-09-25T21:08:00.005+05:30

Whether it's your workplace or your personal relationships; whether you run a large organisation, a small business, a tiny team or simply your own life - the tools you need now are for managing chaos.
1. Know the "I" Start by considering a hurricane, or a cyclone … utter chaos, causing great devastation. Think of the centre. calm, peaceful, quiet. Think of it as yourself. You may not be able to stop or even control the wind and the noise around you. But you can retain your own centre. Find your strength, your capabilities, your power and your value, and stand quietly in your own ability to respond to each situation with courage and wisdom.
2. Know What Matters
"The first rule of success, and the one that supersedes all others, is to have energy. It is important to know how to concentrate it and focus it on the important things, instead of frittering it away on trivia." The most powerful thing you can do at any moment is re-focus. What do you want to achieve? Why is this important?
3. Nurture your network
No man is an island, nor a woman either. We operate best when interdependent. Not leaning, but supported. It may be time to re-value family, to re-assess social contacts, to re-energise team consciousness in the workplace. One of the keys to managing chaos is the ability to tap into support facilities. Productivity almost invariably increases when we delegate, leverage and pull together.
4. Courage to tell the truth.
This may not be so for you, but for many people an enormous amount of time and energy is wasted in developing and maintaining the mask.
5.Learn to live with less
This is a strange concept for many of us in business who have spent much of our working lives running after 'more'. When life moves fast, the less baggage we have to carry the better. Travelling light - in many ways - becomes more effective.
We're discovering that a simpler life can be a lot less stressful. Not to decry wealth and its pleasures - just to eliminate the desperate struggle for it!
6. Rejoice regularly
A behavioural researcher visited a kindergarten. "How many of you can sing," he asked? All hands went up. "How many of you can paint?" Again all hands were proudly thrust in the air. "And, how many can dance?" "Me, me, me," was the answer. The researcher asked the same questions in a university lecture hall. "How many of you can sing?" Two hands. "How many of you can paint?" Not one. "And how many can dance?" Fingers were pointed at others, with comments and laughter, but not one claimed the ability. What happened? Why did we forget, or decide our own self-expression was not good enough? It's just about a joyful release of stress hormones - good for the mind, the soul and the body....
Chaos is inevitable. In the sense that perturbation is evolutionary, it's also desirable. But managing it is essential. It's no use for any of us to hope that someone else will do it. Do you have your own personal strategies in place?
(Auther:Catherine Palin-Brinkworth)

Top Ten Qualities Of Highly Successful People

2008-09-22T10:33:00.009+05:30

We have all read about people who are successful briefly. They win a gold medal, make a fortune, or star in one great movie and then disappear.…These examples hardly inspire.
My focus and fascination is with people who seem to do well in many areas of life, and do it over and over through a lifetime. We all know examples of such people who go from one success to another.
They have the following traits in common:
1.They work hard! Yes, they play hard, too! They get up early, they rarely complain, they expect performance from others, but they expect extraordinary performance from themselves. Repeated, high-level success starts with a recognition that hard work pays off.
2.They are incredibly curious and eager to learn. They study, ask questions and read—constantly! An interesting point, however: While most of them did well in school, the difference is that they apply or take advantage of what they learn. Repeated success is not about memorizing facts, it's about being able to take information and create, build, or apply it in new and important ways. Successful people want to learn everything about everything!
3.They network. They know lots of people, and they know lots of different kinds of people. They listen to friends, neighbors, co- workers etc. They don't have to be "the life of the party," in fact many are quiet, even shy, but they value people and they value relationships. Successful people have a Rolodex full of people who value their friendship and return their calls.
4.They work on themselves and never quit! While the "over-night wonders" become arrogant and quickly disappear, really successful people work on their personality, their leadership skills, management skills, and every other detail of life. When a relationship or business deal goes sour, they assume they can learn from it and they expect to do better next time. Successful people don't tolerate flaws; they fix them!
5.They are extraordinarily creative. They go around asking, "Why not?" 6.They see new combinations, new possibilities, new opportunities and challenges where others see problems or limitations. They wake up in the middle of the night yelling, "I've got it!" They ask for advice, try things out, consult experts and amateurs, always looking for a better, faster, cheaper solution. Successful people create stuff!
7.They are self-reliant and take responsibility. Incredibly successful people don't worry about blame, and they don't waste time complaining.
8.They make decisions and move on.…Extremely successful people take the initiative and accept the responsibilities of success.
9..They are usually relaxed and keep their perspective. Even in times of stress or turmoil, highly successful people keep their balance, they know the value of timing, humor, and patience. They rarely panic or make decisions on impulse. Unusually successful people breath easily, ask the right questions, and make sound decisions, even in a crisis.
Extremely successful people live in the present moment. They know that "Now" is the only time they can control. They have a "gift" for looking people in the eye, listening to what is being said, enjoying a meal or fine wine, music or playing with a child. They never seem rushed, and they get a lot done! They take full advantage of each day. Successful people don't waste time, they use it!
10.They "look over the horizon" to see the future. They observe trends, notice changes, see shifts, and hear the nuances that others miss. A basketball player wearing Nikes is trivial, the neighbor kid wearing them is interesting, your own teenager demanding them is an investment opportunity! Extremely successful people live in the present, with one eye on the future!
Repeatedly successful people respond instantly! When an investment isn't working out, they sell. When they see an opportunity, they make the call. If an important relationship is cooling down, they take time to renew it. When technology or a new competitor or a change in the economic situation requires an adjustment, they are the first and quickest to respond.
These traits work together in combination, giving repeatedly successful people a huge advantage.
And finally, none of these traits are genetic! They can be learnt.
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(Source:Dr. Philip E. Humbert)

Quotes

2008-09-20T20:58:00.002+05:30

Those that know, do.
Those that understand, teach...(Aristotle)

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"No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance."
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