BUTTERFLY AND FLOWER

Once there was a man who asked GOD for
a Flower……………………….and a Butterfly.

But instead GOD gave him a Cactus…….. and a Caterpillar.
The man was sad.
He didn’t understand why his request was mistaken.

Then he thought:
Oh well, GOD has too many people to care for…
And decided not to question.

After some time, the man went to check up
on his request that he had left forgotten.

To his surprise, from the thorny and ugly Cactus
a beautiful flower had grown.

And the unsighty Caterpillar had been
transformed into the most beautiful Butterfly.

GOD always does things right!
HIS way is ALWAYS the best way,
even if to us it seems all wrong.

If you asked GOD for one thing and
received another,
TRUST.
You can be sure that HE will always give you
what you need at the appropriate time.

What you want…
….is not always what you need!

GOD never fails to grant our petitions,
so keep on going for HIM without
doubting or murmuring.
Today’s THORN…
………………………Is Tomorrow’s FLOWER!
GOD gives the very best to those
who leave the choices up to HIM!

MAY GOD BLESS US ALL!

GREAT PHILOSOPHY

GOD has given different characteristics to ALL in this Universe.
It is variable from one to another.
For example -
Complexion, Height, Weight, Language, Facilities, Environment, . . . . . . .
But all are given only 24 hours of time a day.
It is the capacity of them to utilize it in a proper way,
useful not only to them but also for others.

Ever since the days of Aladdin, I have been a big fan of fantasy movies. They fascinated me as a kid, weaving magical worlds with words and pictures that were beyond my wildest imaginations fathomable.

Narnia is one such world and I fell in love with everything in it. The roaring lion (Aslan), with its splendid hair and elegant army, the fatherless yet playful pevensies (the four kids), the helpful beavers and the meany, wicked wolves that protect the spell of the witch (who calls herself the queen of Narnia) add to the magic but donot take away from the genius of the author that conjured it all up!

After watching the movie, I felt the book must have been even more interesting and it did not disappoint. Though I did not get a chance to finish it, it sounded much more magical than the movie itself.

The humor in the dialogue really supplemented the gravity of the story very well. Some favorite quotes in the movie I remember :

Professor : What were you children doing in the wardrobe?
Kids: You wouldn’t believe us if we told you.
Professor : Try me.

Kid [about to fall from a rearing horse] : Whoa, Horsey.
the Horse: I have a name. It’s Phillip.

Elder Sister: Are you saying we should believe her story?
Professor : Why not?
Elder Sister: Well, it can’t be real, logically.
Professor : Logic? What are they teaching them at school these days?

It was fascinating to see a full house just before the day of christmas while king kong was still playing in the house! The fact that the audience laughed/cheered/clapped as the story unveiled on the silver screen is probably the best review this movie can get. The last time I saw this happen was with ‘Lord of the Rings’. So, is the deep magic of Narnia going to work on the academy this time ? Gotta wait n see!

BEAUTY - May your Deeds reflect its depth.
COMPASSION - May you be Gentle with all. Forgive those who Hurt you.
COURAGE - May you Speak and Act with Confidence.
FAITH - May you Believe.
HOPE - May you Trust the Goodness of Life, through each passage and season.
IMAGINATION - May it Nourish your Visions and dreams.
JOY - May it keep your Heart open and filled with Light.
LOVE - It will Grow each time you give away.
REVERENCE - May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle of all creation.
STRENGTH - May you remember to call upon it when you need it.
TALENT - May you discover your own abilities and contribute towards a better world.
WISDOM - Guiding your way, wisdom will lead you through knowledge.

All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsion, habit, reason, passion, and desire.
(Aristotle)

HE ALONE ENTERS THE KINGDOM OF GOD , WHO IS NOT A THIEF OF HIS OWN THOUGHT.
THE MIND IS EVERYTHING.
IF THE MIND LOSES ITS LIBERTY, YOU LOSE YOURS.
IF THE MIND IS FREE, YOU ARE FREE TOO.
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