NARA'S NOTEPAD
VOL. 3 OCTOBER 2007 NUMBER 10
FUTURE IS UNBORN TOMORROWS
Sunday, September 30, 2007
GET SOME SLEEP
Want to improve your life in many different ways? Well, get some sleep! Actually, why we (and practically all other creatures) sleep remains a mystery that science still hasn't been able to solve. But what isn't mysterious is that we need sleep to function well both mentally and physically.
I'm sure you know that feeling when you have to face the day having slept poorly or for too few hours. You feel groggy, can't think straight, and your reflexes are slow. You feel cranky and out of sorts. But if you get into the habit of not getting enough sleep, it has a bad effect on your immune system and your mental health as well. Going for long periods without enough sleep can lead to bad moods, anger, and depression.
That's because when you sleep, your body is renewing itself, your muscle tissue is rebuilt and restored, growth hormone is secreted, and your mental energy is restored. Studies have recently found that sleeping plays a key role in solidifying learning and memory.
I know that sometimes it can be difficult to get to sleep, so here are a few tips I've collected. What really helps is to have a relaxing bedtime routine. Try to establish a set time for going to bed and for waking up, and stick to it as much as possible, even on the weekends. This will help set your body's clock for sleep. A little light exercise, but not too close to bedtime, can help you unwind.
Be sure to keep your bedroom cool, quiet, and dark. And use the bedroom only for sleeping – don't put a desk in there, for example. A warm cup of milk or relaxing herbal tea like chamomile can help. (Be sure to avoid caffeine and alcohol.) Playing soothing music can also help you stifle a "chattering mind" and signal relaxation. – Rochelle Gordon
I'm sure you know that feeling when you have to face the day having slept poorly or for too few hours. You feel groggy, can't think straight, and your reflexes are slow. You feel cranky and out of sorts. But if you get into the habit of not getting enough sleep, it has a bad effect on your immune system and your mental health as well. Going for long periods without enough sleep can lead to bad moods, anger, and depression.
That's because when you sleep, your body is renewing itself, your muscle tissue is rebuilt and restored, growth hormone is secreted, and your mental energy is restored. Studies have recently found that sleeping plays a key role in solidifying learning and memory.
I know that sometimes it can be difficult to get to sleep, so here are a few tips I've collected. What really helps is to have a relaxing bedtime routine. Try to establish a set time for going to bed and for waking up, and stick to it as much as possible, even on the weekends. This will help set your body's clock for sleep. A little light exercise, but not too close to bedtime, can help you unwind.
Be sure to keep your bedroom cool, quiet, and dark. And use the bedroom only for sleeping – don't put a desk in there, for example. A warm cup of milk or relaxing herbal tea like chamomile can help. (Be sure to avoid caffeine and alcohol.) Playing soothing music can also help you stifle a "chattering mind" and signal relaxation. – Rochelle Gordon
INSPIRATIONS
I am strong and healthy.
I can accomplish anything I desire.
I am young and vital, and my body now responds with new energy and vitality to do all my tasks today.
I am happy, happy, happy.
I find joy in my work and my life sparkles with interest and happiness.
I have faith in myself, my work and my destiny.
I now extend this faith to the entire world.
I am successful, well-liked, and attract friends to myself.
I now radiate confidence, poise and inner power.
I love everyone I meet, and they will in turn love me.
I am rich as any millionaire; with gifts of mental and physical health, free estates of parks, and the golden gifts of friendship, love, peace, happiness and beauty.
Whenever you feel tired or discouraged, or your energy is low, just stop whatever you are doing, breathe deeply for ten or fifteen times, say all of the above energy-boosters, and really mean them, then you will see how quickly your mind recovers its sharpness, and your body becomes filled with new energy and vitality. - Anthony Norvel
GOOD HABITS OF MOLLY GORDON
1. Each season I discard or donate the clothing that I did not wear, whether or not it still fits and regardless of whether or not I made it myself.
2. I buy quality books in hardcover and donate them to the library when I finish them, except only books that I use in the day-to-day operation of my business.
3. I give away, recycle, or toss anything I have not used for a year.
3. I give away, recycle, or toss anything I have not used for a year.
4. I repair anything within a week of when it breaks or stops working.
5. At the end of each year, I discard files that are more than
seven years old.
6. I discard, donate, or recycle any souvenir or memento that is not framed and displayed within thirty days of acquisition.
5. At the end of each year, I discard files that are more than
seven years old.
6. I discard, donate, or recycle any souvenir or memento that is not framed and displayed within thirty days of acquisition.
INDIA WINS
Every Indian was happy on 24 Sept. 07 night to see the final ICC World Twenty20 cricket match in Johannesburg, South Africa.
India defeated Pakistan and became the world champion in the inaugural twenty 20 match.
Congratulations Indian Team!
Congratulations Indian Team!
SURPRISING STATISTICS
54 consecutive matches on grass courts have been won by Roger Federer.
312 Indians commit suicide every day, A National Crime Records Bureau report says.
0.60 is India’s ratio of doctors per thousand of the population which is way behind the world average of 1.15.
2 billion journeys by air have been made by people worldwide in 2006, up 4 per cent over 2005, worrying environmentalists who feel the trend could speed up global warming, says International Civil Aviation Organisation.
312 Indians commit suicide every day, A National Crime Records Bureau report says.
0.60 is India’s ratio of doctors per thousand of the population which is way behind the world average of 1.15.
2 billion journeys by air have been made by people worldwide in 2006, up 4 per cent over 2005, worrying environmentalists who feel the trend could speed up global warming, says International Civil Aviation Organisation.
JUST TO LAUGH...
One afternoon a lawyer was driving home when he saw a man eating grass by the side of the road.
“Why are you doing that?” the lawyer asked.
“I don’t have any money for food,” the man replied.
“Oh, then you must come home with me.”
“But Sir, I have a wife and five children.”
“They are all welcome.”
So the family got in the lawyer’s car and he sped off towards his mansion.
“You’re so kind to help so many people,” the wife gushed during the journey.
“It’s fine,” said the lawyer.
“I haven’t cut my grass in weeks.”
-Reader’s Digest
“Why are you doing that?” the lawyer asked.
“I don’t have any money for food,” the man replied.
“Oh, then you must come home with me.”
“But Sir, I have a wife and five children.”
“They are all welcome.”
So the family got in the lawyer’s car and he sped off towards his mansion.
“You’re so kind to help so many people,” the wife gushed during the journey.
“It’s fine,” said the lawyer.
“I haven’t cut my grass in weeks.”
-Reader’s Digest
The judge was in a merry mood on Christmas Eve as he asked the prisoner, “What are you charged with?”
“Doing my Christmas shopping early,” replied the defendant.
“That’s not an offence,” said the judge.
“How early were you doing this shopping?”
“Before the store opened.”
-Reader’s Digest
“Doing my Christmas shopping early,” replied the defendant.
“That’s not an offence,” said the judge.
“How early were you doing this shopping?”
“Before the store opened.”
-Reader’s Digest
THERMOZYMES
Organisms able to survive and thrive in extreme environmental conditions,
possess highly stable enzymes called extremozymes which are grouped into
various categories such as enzymes that function at high temperatures
(thermozymes), high salt levels (halozymes) and under alkaline conditions
(alkalozymes). Thermophilic enzymes are barely active in the temperature range
of 20 – 30 oC, but fully active at temperatures higher than the optimal growth
temperatures of other organisms. These enzymes develop unique structural and
functional properties of high thermo stability and optical activity at
temperatures above 70oC; some of the enzymes discovered are found to be active
at temperatures of 110 oC and above.
SOMEONE SAID...
Eat light and eat well. Drink as much of water as you can possibly ingest. Don’t give in to your caffeine addiction, drink warm milk and honey instead. Stay off all soft drinks, drink lots of home-made lime juice instead. Steer clear of all sweets; eat lot s of fresh fruit.
Diet, sleep and relaxation are the things you need. Return to Nature. Breathe deep and breathe only through your nose, not your mouth. Walk with measured tread and with grace. Stand and sit straight, don’t slouch. Be supple of limb, not stiff. Relax your face and body muscles. Wear only fabrics that breathe like silk, cotton and such blends. Re-acquire that zest for life that you lost when you left your teens. Living naturally is the only way to live!
THEY SAID...
Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star. – Confucius, 551-479 B.C
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. – William James
For every ailment under the sun
There is a remedy, or there is none;
If there be one, try to find it;
If there be none, never mind it.” – Dean Hawkes
Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. – William James
For every ailment under the sun
There is a remedy, or there is none;
If there be one, try to find it;
If there be none, never mind it.” – Dean Hawkes
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Think, this day will never dawn again!
Meet you next month –NOVEMBER, 2007
Prof. A. Narayanan, Ph. D., FISPP
# 19, Phase 5, Maharani Avenue, Vadavalli, Coimbatore – 641 041, Tamil Nadu
Telephone: 0422 – 2423017, Mobile: 98422 42301
E-mail: prof_narayanan_a@hotmail.com (or) arumugakannu@gmail.com
Meet you next month –NOVEMBER, 2007
Prof. A. Narayanan, Ph. D., FISPP
# 19, Phase 5, Maharani Avenue, Vadavalli, Coimbatore – 641 041, Tamil Nadu
Telephone: 0422 – 2423017, Mobile: 98422 42301
E-mail: prof_narayanan_a@hotmail.com (or) arumugakannu@gmail.com
Saturday, September 1, 2007
MEMO FROM NARA
During the month of August 07, we have seen some unpleasant events such as floods in Bihar, Orissa, Mumbai, Assam and West Bengal.
In addition, bomb blasts at Hyderabad city was a shocking incident.
The central government was shaken by the left parties on the issue of 123 agreements with the US.
The instability of the stock market threatened the traders.
However, some happy occasions like friendship day, onam and raksha bandhan relaxed us a bit.
The 60th anniversary of our independence was celebrated all over the country. Cine stars were arrested and released on bail. Cinemas like cheeni kum, chakde India, Sivaji provided entertainment to many.
Many things happened.
Some good and some bad.
Still life goes on for every one. We see the country is progressing at a faster rate. Educational institutions are coming up in large numbers to educate
the growing population.
Highway roads are being planned and laid.
Expansion of railway network is in the upward trend.
Everyone should be happy to see these developments which may take us to a better future.
SHALL WE DANCE?
Dancing, or moving to a rhythm or music, is a natural ability we all have. You "danced" as a child, bouncing up and down in your crib, or playing your "pretend" games. And for adults, dancing can be a great physical workout and has many other health benefits as well.
You can burn as many calories dancing as you can walk or riding a bike, or even swimming, depending on the particular dance. Researchers have noted that dancing can help reduce stress, increase your energy and improve your strength, muscle tone, and coordination.
I was surprised to learn that it's the only physical activity that also has benefit for your mental health as well. A study found that dancing can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, because it also stimulates the mind.
You can burn as many calories dancing as you can walk or riding a bike, or even swimming, depending on the particular dance. Researchers have noted that dancing can help reduce stress, increase your energy and improve your strength, muscle tone, and coordination.
I was surprised to learn that it's the only physical activity that also has benefit for your mental health as well. A study found that dancing can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, because it also stimulates the mind.
THE LIGHT OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Misery blocks happiness.
Fear collapses confidence, denies vision and shuts down creative growth.
Worry causes you to compromise your dreams, leaving you enslaved to old habits.
"Stress Provokers" increase your sense of panic and anger often for the wrong reasons.
Anger dissolves good decision-making.
Hate slams the door on possibilities.
The vibration of distress attracts distress. Hurt attracts hurt. Pain attracts pain.
Fear collapses confidence, denies vision and shuts down creative growth.
Worry causes you to compromise your dreams, leaving you enslaved to old habits.
"Stress Provokers" increase your sense of panic and anger often for the wrong reasons.
Anger dissolves good decision-making.
Hate slams the door on possibilities.
The vibration of distress attracts distress. Hurt attracts hurt. Pain attracts pain.
What to do? Here are a few suggestions:
1. Take a few deep breaths. No one can do this for you.
2. Heal yourself and you will have the energy to deal with life's challenges.
3. Stop the guilt. Choose to value, accept and cherish yourself this season.
4. Practice feeling grateful for something, even if it is the ability to dream.
5. Just say yes to what you want and need to do for yourself.
6. Just say no to what you don't want and that in which you can't afford to participate.
7. Resolve to free yourself from living life according to the demands of others.
8. Seek thoughts that inspire happiness, courage and joy.
9. Practice feeling content amidst the holiday hullabaloo.
10. Communicate rather then repress your true concerns.
11. Focus on solutions. Go out and look at the stars!
12. Go unwrap your sense of humor. Laughter is the key to a long and meaningful life.
13. Decide to walk in the direction of your dreams fulfilled.
2. Heal yourself and you will have the energy to deal with life's challenges.
3. Stop the guilt. Choose to value, accept and cherish yourself this season.
4. Practice feeling grateful for something, even if it is the ability to dream.
5. Just say yes to what you want and need to do for yourself.
6. Just say no to what you don't want and that in which you can't afford to participate.
7. Resolve to free yourself from living life according to the demands of others.
8. Seek thoughts that inspire happiness, courage and joy.
9. Practice feeling content amidst the holiday hullabaloo.
10. Communicate rather then repress your true concerns.
11. Focus on solutions. Go out and look at the stars!
12. Go unwrap your sense of humor. Laughter is the key to a long and meaningful life.
13. Decide to walk in the direction of your dreams fulfilled.
SURPRISING STATISTICS!
51 per cent of all 10-year-olds in Britain have mobile phones.
1,000 crore rupees is the worth of India’s bottled water industry.
72,583 kg is the weight of the world’s longest sari, measuring 1,585 feet.
3,726 crore rupees is earned by banks every year by delaying the crediting of cheques to savings and current accounts.
64.1 percent of Indian families consume non-vegetarian food, says the National Institute of Nutrition.
21,000 of 53,000 hotels and motels in the US belong to Gujaratis.
1,000 crore rupees is the worth of India’s bottled water industry.
72,583 kg is the weight of the world’s longest sari, measuring 1,585 feet.
3,726 crore rupees is earned by banks every year by delaying the crediting of cheques to savings and current accounts.
64.1 percent of Indian families consume non-vegetarian food, says the National Institute of Nutrition.
21,000 of 53,000 hotels and motels in the US belong to Gujaratis.
JUST TO LAUGH....
"If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up?" said the sarcastic teacher.
After a long silence, one freshman rose to his feet "Now then mister, why do you consider yourself an idiot?" enquired the teacher with a sneer.
"Well, actually I don't," said the student, "but I hate to see you standing up there all by yourself."
Medicines & Friendship cure problems, Only difference is that FRIENDSHIP don’t have an Expiry date....
Husband: Today is Sunday & I have to enjoy it. So I bought 3 movie tickets.
Wife: why three?
Husband: For you and your parents.
Every walk of life will contain ups and downs, flowers & thorns... So my sincere advice to you is to "Wear chappals wherever you go..".
MAGNA CARTA
Magna Carta is said to be the first constitutional document in history and is rightly regarded as the cornerstone of the English Constitution.
King John signed the Charter of Demands based on the demands of the lords and townsmen at Runnymede grounds, about 30 miles outside London on 15 June 1215.
This Charter was known as the Magna Carta.
Though the Magna Carta was seen as a feudal document, it was in reality a reactionary charter which paved the way for the individual rights.
The Magna Carta served as an example for the American Colonists while drafting the Declaration of Independence.
GIVE THANKS
Make a habit of giving thanks for whatever you receive, however small.
A certain author of a book mentioned that whenever she had to write a check to pay her bills she would put a message of thanks because she can pay her bills.
Be grateful for the things you receive and be grateful for the things you have to give.
Most of all, be grateful for the things you can conceive with your mind even if you cannot conceive it with your senses yet.
THEY SAID... ... ...
"Each day comes bearing its gifts. Untie the ribbons." -- Ann Ruth Schabaker
"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." --Epictetus
"People do not lack strength; they lack will." --Victor Hugo
"The education of the will is the object of our existence." --Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don't just stand there - do something.
Meet you next month – OCTOBER, 2007
Prof. A. Narayanan, Ph. D., FISPP
# 19, Phase 5, Maharani Avenue, Vadavalli, Coimbatore – 641 041, Tamil Nadu
Telephone: 0422 – 2423017, Mobile: 98422 42301
E-mail: prof_narayanan_a@hotmail.com (or) arumugakannu@gmail.com
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Prof. A. Narayanan, Ph. D., FISPP
# 19, Phase 5, Maharani Avenue, Vadavalli, Coimbatore – 641 041, Tamil Nadu
Telephone: 0422 – 2423017, Mobile: 98422 42301
E-mail: prof_narayanan_a@hotmail.com (or) arumugakannu@gmail.com
For NARA’S NOTEPAD visit: www.nara2007.blogspot.com
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