Life's Reflections

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Daydreams are something that occurs in your mind in the form of thoughts to achieve something. It's sort of more like a real desire or a dream, but that dream has no wings. Because you are neither good nor talented to achieve those in the present situation or environment to achieve those. Not just that, you are not willing to work towards that dream. That is known as a daydream. How to identify daydreams in your life? So, it is easy, really easy to identify whether you are having a real dream or a daydream? If you are thinking about something completely different from your present scenario and you are not willing to work towards that goal, and that you don’t have the skills or talents to achieve those goals, then in that scenario you need to be careful and watchful about your thoughts.  So, there are these three important points we need to pay attention to. One is that you are in a situation, which is far away or far different from your dreams. Secondly you do not have the skills...

  Heavenly Scent Joyful memories of my childhood and youth are intertwined with the calmness and the serenity that surrounds my paternal church. The soothing aroma of the burning incense, the harmonizing sound of the hand bells and the marvaso, the grand processions, the vespers, and the rites and the rituals; it was life, there was no life without it. To be raised there in the sacred grounds is one of the greatest blessings I have in my life. In all my daily trifles and seasonal falls, the strength assimilated from there is a shelter. At every point of life God gives us something to be joyful about; like a mother he tries to keep us happy even in our miseries; but we may or may not have the understanding at that point to recognize it. Most often, by the time we recognize it, it will be far away from us. Heard somewhere this simile. In our home there are several rooms built for different purposes, however small or big it is, we would like to adorn it based on our needs and the skil...

The Blizzard To be in the middle of weeds and crops is a great fortune, To know the taste, a bit, From all, From all those seasoned with vigor to fight. With the weeds fluttering in the wind, And the crops, They get choked by the weeds. One day, a great physician poked on Lily’s head, “Only greatly diseased needs great physician”; he said. From that day onwards, Her mental blindness started to ruin away. A Blizzard only life. No one expects. And is rare. A big blizzard may change all areas of our life, While a small blizzard affects a part. The big one will make us think thru each and every thought and action, Which the other ones cannot do. Most often, one does not fathom or follow anything or anybody from their preferred path, Without the intervention of the big one.

“To the mountains.......” Before the serpent deceived Eve everything was immortal, no death, no time limitations. By deceiving Eve, the serpent introduced time into the universe which was previously timeless and immortal. See the power of serpent here. It introduced a totally new system through deception. We all have to overcome this serpent in ourselves to reach our final goal. But before overcoming, first we have to identify what is that serpent that is clinging on to our soul, which is preventing us from our eternity. Nothing other than God’s grace can help anybody on this. If we have the grace, it will be revealed to us one way or the other. If not, we have to continuously pray and beseech to the Almighty Lord so that it will be finally revealed. If we are not ready for a change, not ready to learn lessons, this life with all its material stuff and honor won’t give us any merit at the end. That is what we need from GOD, his grace, his mercy, if not, when the time of temptation come...

  Lecture Series — ”Women In Bible” "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke10:42 Martha and Mary in Bible Martha and Mary and their brother Lazarus were friends of Jesus. Their account in the Gospels indicate that they weren't just friends; they considered Jesus as a part of their immediate family.  They are mentioned in three incidents in Bible. Jesus at Martha and Mary’s house. Jesus gave loving instructions to Martha on what indeed is needed in life. (Luke 10:38-42) Martha and Mary in great grief. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Martha made some very strong statements of faith. (John 11:1-44) Mary anointing Jesus with expensive fragrance oil. When Judas criticized Mary, Jesus defended her. (John 12:1-8) Important Bible Verses “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (L...

Astrology: A Myth or Truth I don't really remember when I started developing interest in Astrology. But I was that kind of person who would grab the Sunday newspaper, just to see my astrology predictions for that week. But the real interest in astrology started about 15 years back. Me and my husband were going through a lot of turmoil during that period. Someone had a look at our date of birth and said that my husband is going through Sade Shani, and I am going through Kantaka Shani. So, it kind of put some belief into me that there is some truth in this. As I started learning little by little, I developed more interest in it. But I also understood one thing. This is like an ocean, and nobody can make 100% accurate predictions with the knowledge of what they have gained. Astrology may be a useful tool for timing of events, checking marriage compatibility and understanding general traits, strengths, and weaknesses for those whose religion, culture, and tradition encourages that, but...