Food Shortage

A World wide survey was conducted by the UN. The only question asked was:

"Would you please give your honest opinion about solutions to the food shortage in the rest of the world?"

The survey was a huge failure, In Africa they didn't know what 'food' meant, In India they didn't know what 'honest' meant, In Europe they didn't know what 'shortage' meant, In China they didn't know what 'opinion' meant, In the Middle East they didn't know what 'solution' meant, In South America they didn't know what 'please' meant, And in the USA they didn't know what 'the

rest of the world' meant!

I have come across a mail many a times which mentions about food shortage, and a number to ring whenever there is left over food. Deleted them all, so lost the numbers.

Fumbling for words, would rather put a period..

Paradox of our time in history

Another forwarded mail , which people read and sigh..and get going..
And yea I'm one of them too :( Times have changed, and so have we..

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. Are we going to take some time to think where we are up to??

I spill things a lot ! :D

Yea I know Its really old, already there in all other albums, but its worth putting evrywhere :D Sooooo cute :):)

The Difficulty with Forgiving

Forgiveness can quite possibly be one the hardest things that we as humans have to do in our lives — impossible even.
How do you forgive the spouse that had an affair? The person who killed half your family in a drunk driving accident? The company you invested your life into, which laid you off three months short of retirement?
Then, there are the not-so-horrific, but still painful incidents that happen: The best friend you caught stabbing you in the back. The person who claimed your idea in the project meeting at work. Your parents, who belittle you and put you down every time they talk to you. The list goes on.
I think forgiveness is hard for us because we don’t fully understand it. I didn’t anyways, for many years. To me, forgiving was like saying it was ok — and it was far from ok! However, that is not what forgiveness is, as we’ll see in a moment.
I once heard that in ancient Rome, those who murdered were punished with having the corpse of their victim tied onto their back, where it remained until it had rotted off. Refusing to forgive the person who hurt you is like carrying a decaying, rotting corpse on your back.
Why should we forgive in the first place? Do we even gain anything from it?
In my school days, every morning we used to say a prayer -
"Our Father, who art in Heaven
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And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive, those who trespass against us,
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Amen "

So now do you get the bottom line? If we cannot forgive others, God does not forgives us either.

What is forgiveness?
It is not saying that what was done was ok. To forgive is not to say to someone, "It’s ok. What you did doesn’t matter." It’s not ok! They ruined your life, or at least they made it very difficult, and it’s ok to say that.
Forgiveness is saying, "What you did was not ok and my life has suffered as a result, but I am not going to be the one to attempt to make you pay for what you have done."

"I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him."

Generally, forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you may always remain a part of your life, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help you focus on other, positive parts of your life. Forgiveness can even lead to feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion for the one who hurt you.
Forgiveness doesn't mean that you deny the other person's responsibility for hurting you, and it doesn't minimize or justify the wrong. You can forgive the person without excusing the act. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life.


What are the benefits of forgiving someone?
Letting go of grudges and bitterness makes way for compassion, kindness and peace. Forgiveness can lead to:
1. Healthier relationships
2. Greater spiritual and psychological well-being
3. Less stress and hostility
4. Lower blood pressure
5. Fewer symptoms of depression, anxiety and chronic pain
6. Lower risk of alcohol and substance abuse


Thankfully, a lot of the Exocets in my life have dimmed with the mists of time. And the ones that I will get even with weren't people that ever mattered much to me anyway. And I hope that thought hurts them just a little!
Just to end with, they say - "The weak can never forgive. It is an attribute of the strong."

And to those of you who still find it difficult to reason out forgiveness, I have another quote - "Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much."

Proud to be an Indian

Read this one, awesome ..You are going to love Indian men for thinking this way!!! Really worth the read...one of the BEST e-mails I've received in a long time!!

It seems that an article was written to a well-founded magazine, by an English woman who requested a response from Indian men. I'm so glad she got what she asked for (and more)!!!

This letter was written in response to the following article:

Dear Editor:

I'm sorry but I would like to challenge some of your Indian male readers. I am a White female who is engaged to an Indian male, good-looking, educated and loving. I just don't understand a lot of Indian female's attitudes about our relationship. My man decided he wanted me because the pickings amongst Indian women were slim to none. As he said they were either too fat, too loud, too mean, too argumentative, too needy, too materialistic or carrying too much excess baggage. Before I became engaged, whenever I went out I was constantly approached by Indian men, willing to wine and dine me and give me the world If Indian women are so up in arms about us being with their men, why don't they look at themselves and make some changes. I am tired of the dirty looks I get and snide remarks when we're out in public.I would like to hear from some Indian men about why we white women are so appealing and coveted by them. Bryant Gumbel just left his wife of 26 years for one of us. Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen, the model Tyson Beckford,Montell Williams, Quincy Jones, James Earl Jones, Harry Belafonte, SydneyPoitier, Kofi Anan, Cuba Gooding Jr., Don Cornelius, Berry Gordy,BillyBlanks, Larry Fishburne, Jesley Snipes...I could go on and on.

But, right now, I'm a little angry and that is why I wrote this so hurriedly. Don't be mad with us White women because so many of your men want us.

Get your acts together and learn from us and we may lead you to treat your men better. If I'm wrong, Indian men, let me know.

Disgusted White Girl, Somewhere in VA.

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The Response:

Dear Editor:

I would like to respond to the letter written by A Disgusted White Girl.

Let me start by saying that I am a 28-year old Indian man. I studied from one of the most prestigious universities in Atlanta, Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management. I have a good job at a major corporation and have recently purchased a house. So, I consider myself to be among the ranks of successful Non-White men. I will not use my precious time to slander white people. I just want to set the record straight of why Indian men date white women.

Back in the day, one of the biggest reasons why Indian men dated white women was because they were considered easy. The Indian girls in my neighborhood were raised traditionally. They were very strict about when they lost their virginity and who they lost it to. Because of our impatience to wait, brothers would look for someone who would give it up easy without too much hassle. So, they turned to the white girls.

Nowadays, in my opinion, a lot of Indian males date white women because they are docile and easy to control. A lot of Indian men, because of insecurities, fears, and overall weaknesses, have become intimidated by the strength of our Indian women. We are afraid that our woman will be more successful than us, make more money than us, drive nicer cars and own bigger houses.

Because of this fear, many Indian men look for a more docile woman. Someone we can control. I have talked to numerous Indian men and they continuously comment on how easy it is to control and walk over their white women.

I just want to set the record straight. I want A Disgusted White Girl to know that not all successful Indian men date white women. Non-Whites like Ahmad Rashad, Denzel Washington, Michael Jordan, Morris Chestnut, Will Smith, Blair Underwood, Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Chris Rock all married strong Non-White women. And, to flip the script,there are numerous white men, in and out of the spot light, who openly or secretly desire Non-White women over white women. Ted Danson, RobertDeNiro, and David Bowie to name a few. I just don't want the 'DisgustedWhite Girl' to be misinformed.

Stop thinking that because you are white that you are some type of goddess.Remember, when Non-White Egyptian Queens like Hatsepshut and Nitorcris were ruling Dynasties and armies of men in Egypt, you were over in the caves of Europe eating raw meat and beating each other over the head with clubs.

Read your history! It was the Non-White woman that taught you how to cook and season your food. It was the Non-White woman that taught you how to raise your children. It was Non-White women who were raising your babies during slavery. It is the Non-White woman that had to endure watching their fathers, husbands, and children beaten, killed, and thrown in jail.

Indian women were born with two strikes against them: being Non-White and being a woman. And, through all this, Still They Rise!

It is because of the Indian women's strength, elegance, power, love and beauty that I could never date anyone except my Indian Queen. It is not just the outer beauty that captivates and draws me to them. It is not the fact that they come in all shapes, sizes, colors and shades that I love them. Their inner beauty is what I find most appealing about Indian women.Their strong spirit, loving and nurturing souls, their integrity, their ability to overcome great obstacles, their willingness to stand for what they believe in, and their determination to succeed and reach their highest potential while enduring great pain and suffering is why I have fallen in love with Indian women.

I honestly believe that your anger is geared more toward jealousy and envy than snotty looks. If this were not so, then why do you continuously go to tanning salons to darken your skin. If you are so proud to be white, then why don't you just be happy with your pale skin? Why do you continue to inject your lips unnatural and dangerous substances so you can look fuller and more voluptuous? I think that your anger is really a result of you wanting to have what the Non-White woman has..

BOTTOM LINE: If I were looking for a docile woman, someone I can walk over and control, I would give you a call. But, unfortunately, I am looking for a Virtuous Woman. Someone that can be a good wife and mother to my children. Someone who can be my best friend and understand my struggles.

I am looking for a soul mate and; unfortunately, you do not and CANNOT fit the bill.

No offense taken, none given.

Signed,

Indian Royalty

Nice One..

Girls.. you would surely like this one..

just came across this, so sharing :)

PS: No offense to anyone :D

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