Successful or Useful ?

 When asked what he wished to become, as a young man, Nobel Laureate Albert Einstein was reported to have said,

"I want to become a useful person, not a successful person."

 How would you define a useful person and a successful person?

 Which one would you like to be and why?

 Read the poem below and answer the accompanying questions

When you feel like saying something

That you know you will regret,

Or keenly feel an insult

Not quite easy to forget,

That's the time to curb resentment

And maintain a mental peace,

For when your mind is tranquil

All your ill thoughts simply cease.

It's easy to be angry

When defrauded or defied,

To be peeved and disappointed

If your wishes are denied;

But to win a worthwhile battle

Over selfishness and spite,

You must learn to keep strict silence

Though you know you're in the right.

So keep your mental balance

When confronted by a foe,

Be it enemy in ambush

Or some danger that you know.

If you are poised and tranquil

When all around is strife,

Be assured that you have mastered

The most vital thing in life.

 What kind of situations will lead to anger?

 What kind of speech is recommended when you are angry?

 What is the most vital things to master in life?

 Share any two saying from Baba, which pertains to speech.

 What values or sub-values can be gleaned from the above poem?

 David Uncle at the Center is not well and has been hospitalized for some time. He celebrated his 91st birthday on January 18,2008. Write a short message to him, that I will copy and paste on a card. Soham will deliver that to him on behalf of all the kids today.

 Listen to the instrumental songs on the attached link and identify any one of the songs/bhajans. Send me the words of that song/bhajan. It is ok, if you do not remember the entire song, but make sure you find it from your parents or friends.

Bhajan 1      Bhajan 2       Bhajan 3     Bhajan 4

 This may not apply to our participants, who do not attend Center Bhajans. Feel free to share words of your favorite bhajans with us or you can send us a link too.

Have Constructive thoughts, Consoling words and Compassionate acts - Baba