Cara Pandang dalam Hidup

Suatu hari seorang ayah dari keluarga yang sangat kaya membawa anaknya ke desa dengan tujuan untuk menunjukkan padanya kehidupan orang-orang miskin.

Mereka menghabiskan waktu dua hari satu malam di sebuah pertanian yang dianggap milik keluarga yang sangat miskin.

Saat kembali dari perjalanan tersebut, sang ayah bertanya pada anaknya,
"Bagaimana perjalanannya?"
"Sangat berkesan, Yah."
"Apakah kau melihat bagaimana kehidupan orang-orang miskin?" tanya sang ayah.
"Oh, iya," kata si anak.
"Jadi, katakan pada ayah, apa yang telah kau pelajari dari perjalanan ini?" tanya sang ayah.

Si anak menjawab:
"Saya melihat bahwa kita mempunyai satu anjing dan mereka punya empat.
Kita punya kolam yang panjangnya mencapai tengah-tengah kebun dan mereka mempunyai sungai kecil yang tak berujung.
Kita mempunyai lampu-lampu impor di taman kita dan mereka mempunyai bintang-bintang di langit.
Pekarangan kita hanya mencapai halaman depan dan milik mereka tak terbatas sampai ujung langit.
Kita mempunyai sebidang tanah untuk tinggal dan mereka mempunyai lapangan yang luasnya di luar penglihatan kita.
Kita mempunyai pembantu yang melayani kita, tetapi mereka melayani orang lain.
Kita membeli makanan kita, tetapi mereka menanam sendiri bahan makanan mereka.
Kita mempunyai dinding di sekeliling harta benda untuk melindunginya; mereka mempunyai teman-teman untuk melindungi mereka."

Ayah dari si anak tersebut tidak dapat berkata apa-apa.

Kemudian, si anak menambahkan, "Terima kasih Ayah telah menunjukkan padaku betapa miskinnya kita."

* * *

Bukankah cara pandang itu sangat menakjubkan?
Membuatmu takjub akan apa yang akan terjadi jika kita semua bersyukur atas semua yang kita miliki, daripada mencemaskan sesuatu yang tidak kita miliki.
Bersyukurlah terhadap hal-hal kecil yang kau miliki!

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Kebiasaan-kebiasaan yang Dapat Merusak Otak

Berikut ini adalah kebiasaan-kebiasaan yang dapat merusak otak:

Tidak Sarapan

Orang yang tidak sarapan mempunyai kadar gula darah yang rendah. Hal ini dapat mengakibatkan persediaan nutrisi ke otak menjadi tidak cukup dan dapat menyebabkan kemunduran fungsi otak.


Terlalu Banyak Makan
Hal ini menyebabkan pembekuan pada pembuluh otak, dan mengakibatkan penurunan fungsi otak.


Merokok
Hal ini menyebabkan bermacam-macam penyusutan otak dan dapat menyebabkan penyakit Alzheimer.


Terlalu Banyak Mengkonsumsi Gula
Terlalu banyak gula dapat mengganggu penyerapan protein dan nutrisi sehingga dapat mengakibatkan kekurangan gizi dan dapat mengganggu perkembangan otak.


Polusi Udara
Otak adalah pemakai oksigen terbesar dalam tubuh kita. Menghirup udara yang tercemar akan mengurangi pemasukan oksigen ke dalam otak, sehingga dapat mengurangi kegunaan/efisiensi otak.


Kurang Tidur
Tidur memperkenankan otak kita untuk beristirahat. Kurang tidur dalam waktu yang cukup lama akan mempercepat kematian sel-sel otak.


Kepala Ditutup Saat Tidur
Tidur dengan kepala ditutup dapat menaikkan kadar karbondioksida dan mengurangi kadar oksigen sehingga dapat mengakibatkan kerusakan otak.


Mempekerjakan Otak Saat Sakit
Bekerja keras atau belajar saat sedang sakit dapat menyebabkan penurunan efektivitas otak sehingga dapat merusak otak.


Kurangnya Menstimulasi Pikiran
Berpikir adalah cara terbaik untuk melatih otak kita. Kurangnya menstimulasi otak dengan cara berpikir dapat menyebabkan penyusutan otak.


Jarang Berbicara
Komunikasi yang cerdas akan memajukan efisiensi otak.

Sumber: Tidak Diketahui/Email dari teman.

Ayam atau Telur?

Manakah yang ada terlebih dahulu, ayam atau telur?

Telur. Ayam zaman modern umumnya diyakini sebagai "keturunan" Archeopteryx, jenis burung tertua. Makhluk yang hidup 150 juta tahun lalu di zaman Jurassic itu pada suatu ketika berevolusi menjadi hewan yang merupakan satu generasi pendahulu ayam masa kini. Makhluk ini bertelur, dan kemudian muncullah ayam yang kita kenal sekarang. Jadi, telur ada terlebih dahulu.

Sumber: RD Juli 2003.

Kuis: Karakter Hewan

Setiap orang punya karakter hewan. Kira-kira Anda semanja si Manis atau setia seperti si Bleki? Atau jangan-jangan seperti sapi?

Jawab dulu pertanyaan berikut ini. Pilih satu jawaban saja dari tiap pertanyaan..

1. Berapa lama Anda tidur?
a. Sebentar-sebentar bangun. Sulit menikmati tidur, nih!
b. Kalau bisa setiap ada kesempatan, deh.
c. 6 -8 jam.
d. Kalau capek banget bisa tidur seharian.
e. Tidur? Atau 'bobo-bobo siang'?
f. Secukupnya.

2. Tempat yang paling Anda suka?
a. Home sweet home.
b. Pusat kota. Mau apa saja ada!
c. Pinggir kota. Fasilitas lengkap tapi nggak terlalu ramai.
d. Pantai atau danau.
e. Pokoknya tempat yang banyak hiburannya.
f. Alam bebas. Nggak ada yang lebih asyik daripada menikmati udara bersih!

3. Hobi Anda?
a. Olahraga.
b. Shopping, shopping, shopping!
c. Wisata kuliner.
d. Baca, nulis atau nonton film.
e. Hang out bareng temen.
f. Apapun yang dilakukan bareng teman.

4. Kalau lagi bermasalah, Anda ...
a. Langsung putar otak.
b. Memang gue pikirin.
c. "Somebody, help me!"
d. Nggak bisa tidur sebelum dapat solusinya.
e. Ah, diemin saja, nanti juga selesai sendiri.
f. Mengatasinya sampai tuntas.

5. Waktu produktif Anda?
a. Malam lebih bisa konsentrasi kerja.
b. Kapan ya?
c. Setelah perut terisi makanan, deh.
d. Pagi. Sore dan malam enaknya buat santai.
e. Sepanjang hari - maklum agak hiperaktif.
f. Kalau harus produktif, kapan pun harus siap.

6. Tujuan hidup Anda?
a. Dunia penuh cinta dan kesetiaan.
b. Terkenal.
c. Menikmati hidup.
d. Kedamaian.
e. Senang-senang, dong.
f. Melihat dunia dari berbagai sisi.

7. Anda dikenal ...
a. Bisa dipercaya.
b. Trendi.
c. Unik (baca: aneh).
d. Kalem.
e. Pecicilan.
f. Ramah dan penyayang.

8. Hadiah yang Anda harapkan?
a. Binatang peliharaan.
b. Perhiasan mahal.
c. Voucher makan gratis seumur hidup.
d. iPod atau buku.
e. Surprise party.
f. Aksesori buatan sendiri.

Nah, sekarang hitung jawabanmu. Kalau...

Mayoritas A
Si Guk Guk!
Keluarga dan sahabat sangat berarti buat Anda. Setia dan pelindung adalah karakter kuat Anda. Cuma, gara-gara itu juga Anda cenderung gampang curiga dan nggak mudah percaya pada orang lain. Nggak heran walau mudah bergaul, Anda hanya punya sedikit sahabat. Padahal, Anda orang yang menyenangkan dan selalu bisa menghidupkan suasana. So, santai sedikitlah...

Mayoritas B
Si Meong...
Urusan dandan, Anda jagonya. Nggak heran kalau Anda jadi role model-terutama urusan penampilan. Tapi menyebalkannya, Anda suka bersikap bossy dan keinginan Anda selalu ingin dipenuhi-manja banget, deh! Sayangnya lagi, Anda kadang-kadang nggak peduli usaha orang-orang untuk menyenangkan hati Anda. Kalau nggak mau ditinggal teman, lebih memberi perhatian dong!

Mayoritas C
Si Moooo...
Tahu nggak, sih, meski punya banyak teman, ternyata mereka kesulitan, tuh, membaca sikap Anda. Abis, kalau sudah mengerjakan sesuatu yang disuka, Anda seperti berada di dunia lain, nggak peduli sama orang sekeliling. Tapi kalau lagi 'normal', Anda paling asyik diajak bersenang-senang, apalagi kalau urusan makan! Ke mana pun dikejar, deh.

Mayoritas D
Si Blup, Blup!
Orang yang belum begitu mengenal Anda pasti menyangka Anda sosok pemalu. Padahal kalau sudah kenal, sih, malu-maluin, he he he. Meskipun kelihatan tenang seperti ikan dalam air, sebenarnya Anda supel dan bawel! Anda juga pelindung bagi orang-orang terdekat karena berani maju dan bersedia jadi tameng demi sahabat dan keluarga.

Mayoritas E
Si Nguk, Nguk!
Super jahil! Seperti kera, nggak bisa melihat orang tenang sedikit-Anda hobi cari 'korban' keisengan Anda. Untungnya Anda punya teman-teman yang sangat mengerti sifat Anda, termasuk sifat Anda yang nggak bisa diam. Tapi sebaiknya kurangi, deh, rasa ingin tahu yang berlebihan, apalagi kalau bukan urusan Anda. Mengganggu banget!

Mayoritas F
Si Hi Hi Hi!
Anda selalu nyaman kalau ngumpul bareng sahabat atau keluarga, demikian juga mereka. Soalnya Anda selalu membawa keceriaan dan kebahagiaan, sih. Nggak heran kalau sampai sekarang Anda tetap bersahabat baik dengan teman-teman lama. Cuma, nih, Anda sering kali nggak peduli pada panggilan jiwa. Seperti kuda, Anda suka bertualang atau travelling. Kalau takut pergi sendiri, ajak teman saja!

Sumber: CC. 22/VII/1 - 15 Nov 2006

Petani dan Keledai

Suatu hari seekor keledai milik petani terjatuh ke dalam sumur. Keledai itu menangis selama beberapa jam sementara si petani mencoba mencari cara untuk menyelamatkannya. Akhirnya, petani berpikir: keledai itu sudah tua, dan sumur itu memang sebenarnya mau ditutup. Bukankah tidakrugi jika tidak menyelamatkan keledai?

Lalu petani itu memanggil semua tetangganya untuk datang dan menolongnya. Mereka semua membawa sekop dan mulai menggali tanah dan memasukkannya ke dalam sumur. Pada awalnya, keledai menyadari apa yang sedang terjadi dan menangis sejadi-jadinya. Kemudian, karena orang-orang tidak mempedulikannya, ia akhirnya diam.

Beberapa saat kemudian, petani akhirnya melihat ke dalam sumur. Dia terperanjat dengan apa yang dilihatnya. Pada setiap sekopan tanah yang menimpa punggung keledai, keledai itu melakukan sesuatu yang menakjubkan. Ia akan mengguncangkan badannya dan naik selangkah ke atas dari tanah yang jatuh.

Sebagaimana para tetangga petani itu menuangkan tanah ke dalam sumur dan jatuh menimpa punggung keledai, keledai itu akan mengguncangkan badannya dan naik selangkah ke atas. Pada akhirnya, semua orang takjub dengan usaha si keledai untuk naik ke atas, dan akhirnya dia dapat keluar dari sumur.

MORAL:

Dalam hidup ini selalu ada tanah yang ditimpakan kepada kita, semua bentuk masalah.
Cara untuk keluar dari sumur adalah mengguncangkan badan dan mengambil satu langkah ke atas.
Setiap masalah kita adalah batu loncatan.
Kita dapat keluar dari sumur terdalam dengan cara tidak berhenti, tidak pernah menyerah!
Guncangkan semua masalah dan ambilsatu langkah ke atas!

Ingatlah lima cara sederhana untuk menjadi bahagia:

1. Bebaskan dirimu dari kebencian - Belajar memaafkan.
2. Bebaskan pikiranmu dari kecemasan - Kebanyakan kecemasan yang Anda pikirkan itu tidak terjadi.
3. Hidup sederhana dan bersyukurlah dengan apa yang Anda miliki.
4. Banyak memberi/berdana.
5. Jangan mengharapkan sesuatu pada orang lain, tetapi berharaplah pada Tuhan.


Anda mempunyai dua pilihan... tersenyum dan menutup halaman ini, atau teruskan pesan ini kepada orang lain untuk berbagi pelajaran ini...



Sumber: FFO Group

Risiko Buta Akibat Merokok

Anda perokok? Sebaiknya Anda segera menghentikan kebiasaan itu. Para peneliti di Inggris menemukan hubungan antara kebiasaan merokok dengan penyakit yang menyebabkan kebutaan. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan terhadap 4000 orang relawan yang rata-rata berusia 75 tahun, perokok berisiko lebih tinggi mengalami kerusakan daya penglihatan. Jadi masih mau merokok?

Sumber: CC. 09/VI/4 - 18 Mei 2005

Apakah Anda Pemarah?

Apakah Anda Pemarah?
Oleh: James Naik

Jika ya, cukup ikuti Tiga Langkah berikut untuk mengakhiri kemarahan Anda:

Ctrl - Alt - Del

Ctrl = Kontrol/kendalikan emosi Anda.
Alt = Carilah solusi alternatif.
Del = Delete/hapus situasi yang dapat membuat Anda marah.

Lupakan... Tapi Jangan Lupakan

Lupakan hari-harimu
yang kelabu, tetapi
Jangan lupakan saat-saat cerahmu

Lupakan kesalahan-kesalahan
yang tidak dapat kau perbaiki sekarang, tetapi
Jangan lupakan pelajaran yang kau dapatkan darinya

Lupakan saat-saat
di mana kau dikalahkan, tetapi
Jangan lupakan kemenangan yang telah kau capai

Lupakan ketidakberuntungan
yang kau dapatkan, tetapi
Jangan lupakan saat-saat keberuntunganmu

Lupakan hari-hari
saat kau merasa kesepian, tetapi
Jangan lupakan senyum ramah yang pernah kau lihat

Lupakan tentang rencana-rencana
yang kelihatannya tidak dapat berjalan dengan baik, tetapi
Jangan lupakan untuk Selalu Mempunyai Mimpi


Tetaplah Tersenyum!
Semoga harimu menyenangkan!!



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What Kind of Animal are You?

Pick only one alphabet from each question below.

1. How long did you usually sleep?
a. Sometimes I wake up, I can't enjoy sleep.
b. If there's a chance, I would sleep.
c. 6 - 8 hours.
d. If I'm too tired I can sleep all day.
e. Sleep? Or just take a nap?
f. Adequate.

2. What is the place do you like the most?
a. Home sweet home.
b. The center of the city. Everything is there.
c. Outskirts of city. Fully facilities, but not too crowded.
d. Beach or lake.
e. Any place that has many entertainment facilities.
f. Nature place. I like fresh air.

3. What is your hobby?
a. Sport.
b. Shopping.
c. Eat.
d. Reading, writing or watching movie.
e. Hang out with friends.
f. Doing anything with friends.

4. What did you do if you have a problem?
a. Think about it.
b. I don't care.
c. Ask for help.
d. Can't sleep before get the solution.
e. Just let it flow. It will be done automatically.
f. I overcome the problem until finish.

5. Your productive time is ...
a. At night. I can more concentrate at that time.
b. I don't know.
c. After have a meal.
d. In the morning. Evening is time for relaxing.
e. All day long.
f. If I have to be productive, every time I must ready.

6. What is the purpose of your life?
a. The world full of love and loyalty.
b. Being famous.
c. Enjoy the life.
d. The world peace.
e. Have fun.
f. See the world in every aspect.

7. You are known as ...
a. can be trusted.
b. Trendy.
c. Unique (strange).
d. Calm.
e. Cruel.
f. Friendly.

8. What is the gift that you wish?
a. Pet.
b. Expensive jewelry.
c. Free meal voucher for the whole life.
d. iPod or book.
e. Surprise party.
f. Handmade accessories.


Now take a look at the answer.
If your answer is:

Majority A
You are the Dog.

Family and friends are so mean to you. Loyal and protector is your character. Sometimes you're easy to suspect others and cannot trust others easily. Although you are easy to associate, you just have a little friend. You are delightful.

Majority B
You are the Cat.

You are a master of appearance. You like to dress up. Sometimes you are bossy. Sometimes you don't care about others way to make you happy. You should give more attention to others if you don't want to lose your friends.

Majority C
You are the Cow.

You have so many friends. But sometimes your friend doesn't understand what you want. When you are doing something interesting, you seems like you are in other world, you don't care about others. But, if you are 'normal', you are delightful, especially if your friends take you to eat.

Majority D
You are the Fish.

If someone didn't know you better, they must suppose that you are shy. Although you look calm as the fish in the water, you're actually flexible and fussy. You are protector for your family and close friends.

Majority E
You are the Monkey.

You are cruel. Like a monkey, you can't see others in the silence. You like to do something fun. You can't stay quiet. Fortunately, your friends can accept your attitude. Sometimes you always want to know what others doing. If that is not your business, try not to mingle.

Majority F
You are the Horse.

You always feel comfortable when you are with family and friends and so do they. You always bring happiness to them. You have so many old friends. Like a horse, you like to travel. You like adventure.

Source: CC.22/VII/1 - 15 Nov 2006

Lack of Sleep

Did you know?

A person will die from total lack of sleep sooner than from starvation. Death will occur in about 10 days without sleep, while starvation takes a few weeks.

Blind Risk Resulting by Smoking

Do you still smoking? You better stop it now. The researches from England have found the connection between smoking habit and the disease that causes blindness. Based on the research on 4000 volunteer aged 75 years old, smokers have the highest risk of eyesight damage. So, do you still want to smoke?

Source: CC.09/VI/4 - 18 May 2005

Perspective on Life

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their returned from their trip, the father asked his son.
"How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what you learned from the trip?" asked the father.

The son answered:
"I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night...
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serves us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us; they have friends to protect them."

The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."

Isn't perspective a wonderful thing?
Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.

Appreciate every single thing you have!

Source: Unknown / Email from friend.

Mathematics Formula for a Positive Life

by: Grant Gloria Kesuma

Turn your life from negative into positive!
Why must change the negative into positive? Negative words and negative thinking may take negative effects.

What would it be if you always say negative words? Just think about this: there is someone who always says about negative sides of other people, there is someone who always lies, or there is someone who always says dirty words. Do you like that people? No one wants to make friend with that kind of people.

What would it be if you always think negative? Just think about this: there is someone who always sigh, there is someone who always feels bored, there is someone who always pessimist. Do you feel tired if you always feel like that? Negative thinking will crush your mind. You will get headache if you always think negative, it will damage your health.

How to turn the negative into positive?
Now, take a look at this Mathematics formula:

(-) + (-) = (-)
Negative added negative wouldn't be positive.

(-) + (+) = (-), if (-) > (+)
Negative added positive wouldn't be positive if the positive smaller than negative.

(-) + (+) = (+), if (+) > (-)
Negative would be positive if it's added by positive, in condition positive must be larger than negative.

(+) + (+) = (+)
This is the good one, positive added positive always be positive.

So, try to add positive things in our life. Think positive and use positive words would have positive effects. Try to add something useful in your life. Step by step, turn your life into positive. Use positive words, so that people like to make friends with you. Think positive, so your mind will be healthy.

Now, let's turn into positive. Free your mind and soul! Let's live in peace!

Intelligent People

Did you know?

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

Liver Damage

The main cause of liver damage are:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.

2. Not urinating in the morning.

3. Too much eating.

4. Skipping breakfast.

5. Consuming too much medication.

6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oil like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired, except if the body is very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done). Food also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3 - 5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule'.

Because:

Evening at 9 - 11 p.m.:
is the time for eliminating unnecessary/toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a house wife is still in an un-relaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.:
is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 1 - 3 a.m.:
is the detoxification process in the gall, also ideally done in a deep sleep state.

Early morning 3 - 5 a.m.:
detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 - 7 a.m.:
detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 - 9 a.m.:
absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having breakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6.30 a.m. for those who are sick. Breakfast before 7.30 a.m. is very beneficial to those wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10 a.m. rather than no meal at all.

Sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4 a.m. is the time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.


DO TAKE CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH...
AND PASS THIS TO ALL WHOM YOU LOVE AND CARE FOR..

Source: Unknown / Email from friend.

Story of a Donkey

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.


He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.


A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.


As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

MORAL:

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up!
Shake it off and take a step up!

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.
2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happens.
3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less from people but more from God.


You have two choices... smile and close this page, or pass this along to someone else to share the lesson...

Source: Unknown / Email from friend.

Brain Damaging Habits

No Breakfast

People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This lead to an insufficient supply of nutrients to brain causing brain degeneration.

Overeating

It causes hardening of brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

Smoking

It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

High Sugar Consumption

Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

Air Pollution

The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

Head Covered While Sleeping

Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

Working Your Brain During Illness

Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

Lacking in Stimulating Thoughts

Thinking is the best way to train our brain. Lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

Talking Rarely

Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.

Source: Email from friend.

Quotes from Mother Teresa

Do not wait for leaders;
do it alone, person to person.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.

The miracle is not that we do this work,
but that we are happy to do it.

We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked, and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.

Let us not be satisfied with just giving money.
Money is not enough, money can be got,
but they need your hearts to love them.
So, spread your love everywhere you go.

The Statue in a Park

Did you know?

A statue in a park with a soldier on horse with its 2 feet in the air means the soldier died in combat. If the horse has only 1 foot in the air, the soldier died of injuries from combat. If the horse has all 4 feet on the ground, the soldier died of natural causes.