Paradox

My question is -are the drawings done on the same scale ?
The Americans look smaller when they should be bigger, perhaps they evolved from smaller primates comparatively ?

The trend in the Europeans is a more accurate  representation. From apes to upright bi-pedals , the  changes took place in several gradual stages before men are bent again , this time towards the rectangular screen. If the trend continues , what would become of us ? Reverting into the original ape state ? Then the cycle of evolution will have come a full circle and be complete.

Japan is already the undisputed robot powerhouse. The logical next step is robots in every aspect of life.  We wont be able to tell a real Jap from the humanoid with human like  intelligience.

When you throw dirt , you lose ground

The rise of social media has made it easy for us to take to the web and share our opinion about anyone and anything. Quite often the opinions are deliberate attack or dirt throwing .

We have nothing to gain by doing this to others. It may make us feel good in that moment  but this can always backfire at us .

It happens all the time. when we dont like or having  grievances with someone, we turn on our negative energy , lose our civility  and we start to complain, condemn ,criticise..... Often we are unaware that these actions only make us look petty , disrespectful vengeful , desperate and in fact plain ugly!  The negative comments that we hurl on others not only depreciate their reputation  but ours as well. What if the other party unleash a mudslide in our direction ? 

If we are being honest, we are probably all guilty of gossiping from time to time. Gossip is part of the fabric of communication and its fun ! But gossip has the potential of  being hurtful too . And there is nothing more frustrating than a malicious story that bears no relation to the truth making its way through the grapevine . But gossiping doesnt just harm the victim, the gossiper gets it too. Once  a person is known to be a gossiper , people will start to think twice about trusting him/ her.

"When you throw dirt at someone , you almost always get some on yourself. "  Wouldnt it be good  if   politicians  can abide by this ?

An Entry in Fun Toastmasters Group

We as a society seem to worship cars. And the automakers know that car is more than just transportation, cars are now made to be an extension of the driver's image. So its not just clothes make the man! In fact, the car is the last piece of "apparel" most adults put on before they step out of their homes.

I find the conjecture depicted by the picture very interesting- stereotyping the drivers with their cars of choice.

So if you are driving smaller cars, are you conscious about the environment or is it for practical/ economic reasons ? Or you are simply not bothered about impressions. If so , you are likely to remain happily single.

Luxury cars denote wealth , success and driving these will definitely be a clear signal of one's social standing. Whether the ownership is to do with an intention to make a statement or just that he is drawn to the wheels, it definitely adds to his appeal. Conspicous display of wealth is the best way to grab her attention , he will be swarmed .

A word of caution though , women are not fools, they will  enjoy the flings too with no expectation of lasting relationship.. Flaunt  and flash what you have but be ready to shed a big portion of it.

I read that in cars , men find true love . " If ever  there is a problem with the car , it alerts him unlike the female meltdown which he in no way saw coming ;he is given fair notice. A man can park his car somewhere different each nite and it doesnt care ...... "

Love affair with Fiat , Alfa , Mini ? If I get them right , they occupy pole positions in the list of gay cars !

So you might want to ask - do cars have gender ?

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink

To me , the horse is a mystical creature, a nomadic prey animal that has a primal defense system. Even in the sweltering heat of summer, my friend and I have to coax and to a certain extent , forced her horse into drinking , to stay hydrated but it was totally uncooperative. No amount of coaxing and sweet talking could sway its 'decision'; it would drink when it was good and ready. Based on the experience, I am convinced that one  can't force a horse to drink.

More generally,the proverb is used in the senses of " there's only so much you can do" or "people will do what they want to do " or " you can't help people who don't want to be helped"

As well intended as we are in helping others, whether in creating opportunities or opening the door for them , we have to bear in mind that the choice to grab the opportunity has to be their own . Do not convince against his will for he would still be of the same opinion and worse still if he becomes resentful about being pursuaded against his will.

Give help to others but do not expect too much ,it only adds to our suffering and frustration. Expectation is the root of heartaches.

"If you think you are green, you can still ripen; But if you think you are ripe, then you can only rot."

" Green you grow , ripe you rot "



The ability to grow and develop are defining features of life. It is a biological imperative.

The instant you stop growing , you start dying ! The latter is associated with the notions of decline , decay , morbidity and finally mortality.

In order to keep growing , we need to push ourselves, to get out of our comfort zones. Of course , there will be discomfort  - like a strain one feels when a muscle that is seldom used is stretched. Holding out against the discomfort will make one stronger in the end ,very much like the muscle being exercised.

Comfort is the enemy of environment ," rotting " is detested , death is feared, growth is important and if we embrace growth , we are more true to our authentic nature as living beings -just like the trees spreading their branches, birds build nests and bear young....

Thus , think green and grow.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you

It all starts on the inside. The only person who can hold you down is you.

The enemy within is more dangerous than without.

There are a whole lot of them , the enemies from within - fear , self doubt, anger , jealousy .... and all the negative thinking.

It is in our natural design to doubt , fear and limit ourselves , to protect us from hurt or adversities.

But people are more fearful than necessary and the fears actually make it hard to surmount the very adversity itself.

When people give in to fear , they lose energy , momentum and confidence in what they do. This translates  into inaction that lowers the confidence level even further . Anxiety ; stress , frustration , anger and all that are negative go right up ! Fear simply creates its own self - fulfilling dynamics.
 
The external enemies  in the form of problem/ crisis  are not insurmountable if we change our mindset. If we view them as a challenge that affords us the opportunity to prove our mettle , a chance to toughen ourself ;if we change our mental process from negative ( fear & self doubt) to positive , action will be resulted.

No doubt its the mind that drives the body!  Its our inner shine that will take care of the "weather "outside

IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, TRY SLEEPING WITH A MOSQUITO.

It happens to us all ( unless you sleep like a log or the dead),the nightmare caused by the tiny pesky mosquito whining like the dentist drill next to your ear. When you hear it, you will want to swat at it and when you dont hear it , you will be wide awake listening for it so that you can swat at it. Whichever happens , you are doomed to poor sleep!

Human can endure some of the most incredible hardships without uttering the slightest sound but will get all upset over something small by comparison. A grain of sand in our shoe is a case in point. The little sand  grain will prick and irritate us to no end till it is got rid of ! 

Never think that one is too small to make a difference nor underestimate the power of one .

One friend , one person who is truly understanding, who takes the time & patience to listen to us as we consider our problems can change our whole outlook.

One person can trigger a million thoughts .

One person can be the teacher that fires imaginations and awaken the genius in you.

That is the power of one. No one is too small to make a difference .

One dedicated person is worth a hundred who are only interested .

A fool says what he knows and a wise man knows what he says

The truth is so eloquently conveyed in this proverb👍

There is a time and place to speak/talk.Wise men know this well but fools spill  everything without any thoughts & preparation.

" Wise men speak because they have something to say , fools because they have to say something " PLATO

As fools always rush in to say something , much of what they say are just idle , angry  and unimportant words , unstudied & unverified nonsense  .... which are much better off left unspoken. A fool's mouth is his destruction for often , he ends up divulging more than he should or intended.

The wise men , by keeping silent  much of the time , are actually exhibiting a great virtue . Silence , when nothing needs to be said, is the eloquence of discretion, also the safest respondent for any contradictions. By keeping silent , it helps to cover folly , keep secrets , avoid disputes  . A fool utters all his mind but a wise man keep it till afterwards . Of course the latter has the advantage !

When the going gets tough , the tough gets going

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Tough ppl are the ones with emotional fortitude and they know how to deal with challenges and setbacks that are never short in life.

They are the people who are able to ride the waves of adversity while others are more likely to be pulled under by the torrent .

The toughs are resilient  ppl who perceive difficult times as temporary state of affairs. They do not moan about the situations  but rather accept what comes to them with flexibility.They know that times are tough but these too , shall pass as " nothing lasts forever "

Tough times happen to all of us and when they come viciously forc ing their might on us , it can crumble those who allow the feeling of fear and loss to overtake them. At times like this , imagine yourself to be trapped under layers of rock with no light seeping through and no rescuers in the  vicinity. The feeling is a mixture of fear , loss and hopelessness . But then , as long as you are still breathing , there is still a chance that you will be rescued.
The hardest part of tough times is not to lose hope.The point I plan to make is :  tough times are unavoidable  but they are only transient . So when times get tough , we have to hold our head up and find an inner strength to forge forward