I've Learned...

I've Learned...
That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've Learned...
That when you're in love, it shows.

I've Learned...
That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

I've Learned...
That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've Learned...
That being kind is more important than being right.

I've Learned...
That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've Learned...
That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've Learned...
That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've Learned...
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've Learned...
That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've Learned...
That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've Learned...
That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've Learned...
That money doesn't buy class.

I've Learned...
That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've Learned...
That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've Learned...
That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?

I've Learned...
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've Learned...
That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've Learned...
That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've Learned...
That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've Learned...
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've Learned...
That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.

I've Learned...
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've Learned...
That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've Learned...
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

I've Learned...
That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've Learned...
That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've Learned...
That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've Learned...
That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

I've Learned...
That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've Learned...
That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life-threatening situation.

I've Learned...
That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Belief

Belief


We all have something to learn from this girl.

As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was important to keep their crops healthy and sustain the townspeople' s way of life.

As the problem became more acute, a local pastor called a prayer meeting to ask for rain.

Many people arrived. The pastor greeted most of them as they filed in. As he walked to the front of the church to officially begin the meeting he noticed most people were chatting across the aisles and socializing with friends. When he reached the front his thoughts were on quieting the attendees and starting the meeting.

His eyes scanned the crowd as he asked for quiet. He noticed an eleven year-old girl sitting quietly in the front row. Her face was beaming with excitement. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright red umbrella. The little girl's beauty and innocence made the pastor smile as he realized how much faith she possessed. No one else in the congregation had brought an umbrella.

All came to pray for rain, but the little girl had come expecting God to answer. It is important to believe in our actions to succeed in life.

My Journey Home - RNS - A CLASSIC

Ever since I read about Radhanatha Swami’s book My Journey Home, i had a craving a hunger to read his life story. Over the years I have met and lived with 100's of devotees; however Radhanatha swami has developed a special place in my heart. His lectures, seminars, kirtans .... everything about his is AMAZING.




When Baladeva was in India for Holi (Gaura Poornima) i had requested him to get me a copy of this book ... by hook or by crook. I was dumbstruck when Baladeva placed the book in my hands. Radhanatha swami is a charmer and a gifted story teller, and this is true for his book too.... The book is highly addictive; I would read it whenever and whenever i got time, on way to to office, while waiting for lunch or dinner, and during my reading time. One day i read for about 6 hrs straight, i started at 9 pm and dint realize when it was 3 am, maharaja binds the reader with an unbreakable spell. It is one of those books you just cannot put down.

Srila Radhanath Swami ki jay !

I remember my first meeting with Radhanatha swami, this was in 1996 Ratha yatra (it was ISKCON Juhu's last ratha yatra in Down town area), before ratha yatra started maharaj sang Jagantha astakam, the way he sang was mesmerizing. He had so much of love and devotion in him. Between 1996 and 2000 i met him on numerous occasions in Chowpaty, Juhu, Vrindavan and Mayapur each meeting was better than the last and each meeting itched deeper appreciation and love for Radhanatha swami. I will never forget the day when we met in Naski, we were all their for Kumbha mela, like a loving and caring father he embraced me tightly and enquired about my where about’s and what i was doing. I was highly touched by this display of warmth and affection. When i would visit Maharaj in his room in Chowpaty, he was always welcoming and friendly, his house / room in chowpaty is like a window to the spiritual world, all the walls are beautifully decorated with pictures and posters of the most prominent Krsna deities and vaishanava saints in our linage. It was always a treat to visit him in his rooms, the way he listened to every problem, the way he would guide, the way he would ensure that i was at ease... everything about him was so sweet and tender.



I thank Radhanatha Swami for sharing his life story with us… world needs more souls like him.