Toofan ki kami nahi jeevan main
Ladte huye safar karna hoga
Jo milenge zakhm safar-e-raho main
Unhe hi zindagi ka tazurba kehna hoga
Lakh zakhm khane par bhi
Har zakhm naya hoga
Tazurba kitna hi kyun na ho
Har safar naya hoga.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Ten tips to sleep better
Getting a good night's sleep is imperative to good mental and physical health. Here are a few tips to ensure you have a good night's sleep
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Keep your bedroom quite, dark & comfortable
For many people, even the slightest noise or light can disturb sleep -- like the purring of a cat or the light from your laptop or TV. Use earplugs, window blinds or curtains, and an electric blanket or air conditioner -- everything possible to create an ideal sleep environment. And don't use the overhead light if you need to get up at night; use a small night-light instead. Ideal room temperatures for sleeping are between 68 and
72 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures above 75 or below about 54 can disrupt sleep.
Drink alcohol in moderation
Alcohol may initially help you fall asleep, but as your body clears it from your system, it can also cause symptoms that disturb sleep, like nightmares, sweat, and headache. Drink one glass of water for every alcoholic beverage consumed to try to reduce these symptoms.
Relax before bedtime
Stress not only makes you miserable, it wreaks havoc on your sleep. Develop some kind of pre-sleep ritual to break the connection between all the day's stress and bedtime. These rituals can be as short as 10 minutes or as long as an hour. Some people find relief in making a list of all the stressors of the day, along with a plan to deal with them -- this can act as "closure" to the day. Combining this with a period of relaxation -- perhaps by reading something light, meditating, aromatherapy, light stretching, or taking a hot bath -- can also help you get better sleep.
Exercise at the right time
Regular exercise can earn you a good night's sleep. The timing and intensity of exercise seems to play a key role in its effects on sleep. If you are the type of person who gets energized or becomes more alert after exercise, it may be best not to exercise in the evening. Regular exercise in the morning even can help relieve insomnia, according to a recent study.
Eat right, sleep tight
Try not to go to bed hungry, but avoid heavy meals before bedtime. An over-full belly can keep you up. Some foods can help, though. Milk contains tryptophan, which is a sleep-promoting substance. Other foods that help promote sleep include tuna, halibut, pumpkin, artichokes, avocados, almonds, eggs, peaches, walnuts, apricots, oats, asparagus, potatoes, buckwheat, and bananas. Also, try not to drink anything after 8 p.m. This can keep you from getting up to use the bathroom during the night.
Reduce caffeine
Simply put, caffeine can keep you awake. It can stay in your body longer than you might think, even up to about fourteen hours. So, if you drink a cup of coffee at noon and are still awake at midnight, blame the afternoon cuppa. Cutting out caffeine at least four to six hours before bedtime can help you fall asleep easier. If you have already had too much caffeine, try eating some carbohydrates like bread or biscuits to help reduce the effects.
Restrict nicotine
Having a smoke before bed—although it feels relaxing—actually puts a stimulant into your bloodstream. The effects of nicotine are similar to those of caffeine. Nicotine can keep you up and awaken you at night; it can stay in your body for as long as 14 hours. It should be avoided particularly near bedtime and if you wake up in the middle of the night.
Avoid napping
Napping can only make matters worse if you usually have problems falling asleep. If you do nap, keep it short. A brief 15-20-minute snooze about eight hours after you get up in the morning can actually be rejuvenating. AVOID WATCHING TV, EATING, AND DISCUSSING EMOTIONAL ISSUES IN BED
The bed should be used for sleep and sex only. If not, you can end up associating the bed with distracting activities that could make it difficult for you to fall asleep.
Follow these easy suggestions- the ones that work for you and you may be assured that you will sleep like a baby. Small changes in your habits can make bed-time, a time of rest and not a time of stress! So, good night folks, sleep tight!
For many people, even the slightest noise or light can disturb sleep -- like the purring of a cat or the light from your laptop or TV. Use earplugs, window blinds or curtains, and an electric blanket or air conditioner -- everything possible to create an ideal sleep environment. And don't use the overhead light if you need to get up at night; use a small night-light instead. Ideal room temperatures for sleeping are between 68 and
72 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures above 75 or below about 54 can disrupt sleep. Drink alcohol in moderation
Alcohol may initially help you fall asleep, but as your body clears it from your system, it can also cause symptoms that disturb sleep, like nightmares, sweat, and headache. Drink one glass of water for every alcoholic beverage consumed to try to reduce these symptoms.
Relax before bedtime
Stress not only makes you miserable, it wreaks havoc on your sleep. Develop some kind of pre-sleep ritual to break the connection between all the day's stress and bedtime. These rituals can be as short as 10 minutes or as long as an hour. Some people find relief in making a list of all the stressors of the day, along with a plan to deal with them -- this can act as "closure" to the day. Combining this with a period of relaxation -- perhaps by reading something light, meditating, aromatherapy, light stretching, or taking a hot bath -- can also help you get better sleep.
Exercise at the right time
Regular exercise can earn you a good night's sleep. The timing and intensity of exercise seems to play a key role in its effects on sleep. If you are the type of person who gets energized or becomes more alert after exercise, it may be best not to exercise in the evening. Regular exercise in the morning even can help relieve insomnia, according to a recent study.
Eat right, sleep tight
Try not to go to bed hungry, but avoid heavy meals before bedtime. An over-full belly can keep you up. Some foods can help, though. Milk contains tryptophan, which is a sleep-promoting substance. Other foods that help promote sleep include tuna, halibut, pumpkin, artichokes, avocados, almonds, eggs, peaches, walnuts, apricots, oats, asparagus, potatoes, buckwheat, and bananas. Also, try not to drink anything after 8 p.m. This can keep you from getting up to use the bathroom during the night.
Reduce caffeine
Simply put, caffeine can keep you awake. It can stay in your body longer than you might think, even up to about fourteen hours. So, if you drink a cup of coffee at noon and are still awake at midnight, blame the afternoon cuppa. Cutting out caffeine at least four to six hours before bedtime can help you fall asleep easier. If you have already had too much caffeine, try eating some carbohydrates like bread or biscuits to help reduce the effects.
Restrict nicotine
Having a smoke before bed—although it feels relaxing—actually puts a stimulant into your bloodstream. The effects of nicotine are similar to those of caffeine. Nicotine can keep you up and awaken you at night; it can stay in your body for as long as 14 hours. It should be avoided particularly near bedtime and if you wake up in the middle of the night.
Avoid napping
Napping can only make matters worse if you usually have problems falling asleep. If you do nap, keep it short. A brief 15-20-minute snooze about eight hours after you get up in the morning can actually be rejuvenating. AVOID WATCHING TV, EATING, AND DISCUSSING EMOTIONAL ISSUES IN BED
The bed should be used for sleep and sex only. If not, you can end up associating the bed with distracting activities that could make it difficult for you to fall asleep.
Follow these easy suggestions- the ones that work for you and you may be assured that you will sleep like a baby. Small changes in your habits can make bed-time, a time of rest and not a time of stress! So, good night folks, sleep tight!
Faith....
Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark
Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of Passage?
His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone.
He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold until the rays of the morning sun shine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone. Once he survives the night, he is a MAN.
He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own. The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises.
Wild beasts must surely be all around him. Maybe even some human might do him harm. The wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold. It would be the only way he could become a man!
Finally, after a horrific night the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold.
It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him. He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm.
We, too, are never alone. Even when we don't know it, GOD is watching over us, sitting on the stump beside us. When trouble comes, all we have to do is reach out to HIM. If you liked this story, pass it on. If not, you took off your blindfold before dawn.
Moral of the story: Just because you can't see GOD, doesn't mean HE is not there. "For we walk by faith, not by sight."
Quotes from the Mahatma...
A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.
Be the change you want to see in the world.
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.
It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
~Mahatma Gandhi
Everything has beauty..
Only in quite waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quite mind is adequate perception of the world.
~ Hans Margolius
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it...
~Conficius
Decide what you want...
The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.
~Ben Stein
~Ben Stein
Sri Krishna Chalisa
Sri Krishna Chalisa
Doha
Banshi Shobhit Kar Madhur,Neel Jalad Tanu Shyam l
Arun Adhar Janu Bimba Phal,Nayan Kamal Abhiraam ll
Puran Indu Arvind Mukha, Pitaambar Shubha Saaj l
Jai Manmohan Madan Chhavi,Krishnachandra Maharaj ll
Chaupai
Jai Yadunandan Jai Jagvandan, Jai Vasudev Devki Nandan
Jai Yashoda Sut Nanda Dulaare,Jai Prabhu Bhaktan Ke Rakhavaare
Jai Natanaagar Naag Nathaiyaa, Krishna Kanhaiya Dhenu Charaiya
Puni Nakh Par Prabhu Girivar Dhaaro,Aao Deenan Kasht Nivaaro
Bansi Madhur Adhar Dhari Teri, Hove Puran Manorath Meri
Aao Hari Puni Maakhan Chaakho, Aaj Laaj Bhaktan Ki Raakho
Gol Kapol Chibuk Arunaare,Mridul Muskaan Mohini Daare
Ranjit Raajiv Nayan Vishaalaa, Mor Mukut Vaijayanti Maalaa
Kundal Shravan Peetpat Aache, Kati Kinkini Kaachhan Kaachhe
Neel Jalaj Sundar Tanu Sohe,Chhavi Lakhi Sur Nar Muni Mana Mohe
Mastak Tilak Alak Ghunghraale, Aao Shyaam Bansuri Vaale
Kari Pai Paan, Putanaahin Taaryo, Akaa Bakaa Kaaga Sur Maaryo
Madhuvan Jalat Agni Jab Jvaala, Bhaye Sheetal ,Lakhitahin Nandalala
Surpati Jab Brij Chadhyo Risaai, Musar Dhaar Baari Barsaai
Lagat-Lagat Brij Chahan Bahaayo, Govardhan Nakhdhari Bachaayo.
Lakhi Yashodaa Man Bhram Adhikaai,Mukh Mahan Chaudah Bhuvan Dikhaai
Dusht Kansa Ati Udham Machaayo, Koti Kamal Kahan Phul Mangaayo.
Naathi Kaaliyahin Tab Tum Linhen, Charanchinh Dai Nirbhay Kinhe
Kari Gopin Sang Raas Vilaasa, Sab Ki Puran Kari Abhilashaa
Ketik Mahaa Asur Sanhaaryo, Kansahi Kesh Pakadi Dai Maaryo
Maatu Pitaa Ki Bandi Chhudaayi, Ugrasen Kahan Raaj Dilaayi
Mahi Se Mritak Chhaho Sut Laayo, Matu Devaki Shok Mitaayo
Bhomaasur Mura Daitya Sanhaari, Laaye Shatdash Sahas Kumaari
Dai Bhinhin Trincheer Sanhaara, Jaraasindhu Raakshas Kahan Maara
Asur Vrikaasur Aadik Maaryo, Bhaktan Ke Tab Kasht Nivaariyo
Deen Sudaamaa Ke Dukh Taaryo, Tandul Teen Muthi Mukh Daaryo
Prem Ke Saag Vidura Ghar Maange, Duryodhan Ke Mevaa Tyaage
Laakhi Premki Mahimaa Bhaari, Naumi Shyam Deenan Hitkaari
Maarath Ke Paarath Rath Haanke, Liye Chakra Kar Nahin Bal Thaake
Nij Gitaa Ke Gyaan Sunaaye, Bhaktan Hriday Sudhaa Barsaaye
Meera Thi Aisi Matvaali, Vish Pee Gayi Bajaakar Taali
Raanaa Bhejaa Saamp Pitaari, Shaaligraam Bane Banvaari
Nij Maayaa Tum Vidhihin Dikhaayo, Urate Sanshay Sakal Mitaayo
Tav Shat Nindaa Kari Tatkaalaa, Jivan Mukt Bhayo Shishupaalaa
Jabahin Draupadi Ter Lagaai, Deenanaath Laaj Ab Jaai
Asa Anaatha Ke Naath Kanhaiyaa, Dubat Bhanvar Bachaavat Naiyaa
Sundardaas Aas Ura Dhaari, Dayadrishti Keeje Banwaari
Naath Sakal Mam Kumati Nivaaro, Chhamobegi Apraadh Hamaaro
Kholo Pat Ab Darshan Deeje, Bolo Krishna Kanhaiya Ki Jai
Doha
Yah Chalisa Krishna Ka, Path Kare Ur Dhaari l l
Asht Siddhi Nav Niddhi Phal, Lahe Padaarath Chaari l
Jai Sri Krishna !
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