It takes time and a lot of seasons for a great tree to realize its true dimensions. From that vantage point, it tells us stories-stories not only of joy but also those that contain pain. As the seasons change, the tree changes as well; it rejoices with spring, tempers with summer, wizens with autumn and quietens with the winter. This process of watching the tree as it accepts, embodies and reflects every season and learns from it is the very alchemy of Zen. All of us have grown up listening to stories from this tree of life. The esoteric becomes real in the telling and retelling of stories. It is these stories that teach us that happiness is not found in seeking out extraordinary experiences but in examining our life closely, in reflecting on our experiences and in becoming more cognizant of our surroundings-just like the tree. This is a book of little stories and anecdotal experiences, which pull us out of our hectic schedules and help us discover a moment of Zen in our own lives.
If there is an award for The Best Teacher Award, LIFE itself deserves that award because life educates us in many ways but our success depends on our willingness not to give up. Even if we fail, there are many life lessons that we can learn from that we can utilize to face tomorrows in a better perspective. In my life, I went through so many obstacles in which I thought I could not make it but life itself had opened different types of chapters in the forms of love, friendship and divine intervention which helped me to say no to giving up even though hope seemed to be completely absent. This book is a collection of my own real experiences which I hope could help the readers not to lose hope and stay strong and motivated to move on because no matter how dark the tunnel is, light will always be there at the of the tunnel even though the light may not be as bright as the brightest star.
My Name is Karma tells the tale of a young woman whom years of bullying and humiliation resulted in a fractured psyche she battles every day in her never-ending quest to live a "normal" life. But Karma has an interesting way of taking care of nasty people
In the intricate dance of life's ebb and flow, where hardships and triumphs waltz in unpredictable harmony, the heartbeat of love remains the enduring melody. This is the essence of an intimate journey chronicled through the eyes of a man sculpted by resilience, Saquan Minor. With candid vulnerability, Minor threads a narrative of trials, triumph, and transformation, unfurling the tapestry of his evolution from a child shadowed by absence into a beacon of paternal light. Born of struggle, yet refusing the mantle of victimhood, Minor navigates the tempestuous tides of fatherhood with a raw and receptive heart. As he steers through the cacophony of life's challenges and the calm of its fleeting peace, his chronicle shifts from a personal odyssey to a universal resonance, echoing the shared experience of fathers across the spectrum of humanity. Embark upon a passage through the formative years preceding fatherhood, the seismic shift when it dawns, the delicate art of maintaining its equilibrium, and the profound sacrifices that come with the title of 'Dad'. With the touch of a philosopher, the grace of a poet, the eye of a journalist, and the skill of a seasoned writer, Minor captures the very essence of paternal love and lays bare the soul-shaping power of accepting one's role as a father. As Minor welds the wisdom of experience with the timeless guidance from the generations that walked before and looks to the Creator for strength, he emerges not merely as a figure of paternal might but as a conduit for legacy, offering a poignant reflection on the alchemy of fatherhood. Herein lies an invitation to witness a story not just of a man or a father, but of an enduring spirit, finding within the crucible of life the gold that is purpose, faith, and boundless love.
By David Lee Henley contains the compilation of virtually a lifetime of writing. It condenses life in all its many situations into easily relatable compositions. Written in a plain English style the author brings animation to life's most challenging and heartfelt occasions in a way the reader can grasp as a "moment in time" they themselves have lived, or have witnessed in other people's lives. Showing a sense of understanding not often encountered in the flighty poetry of many, the author has a deep and heartfelt grasp of the inner soul in writing these poems. When reading these poems, there will be an applicable understanding of the feelings expressed.Literally every poem has a story to tell. Whether it be the melody unheard, but felt, from the many song lyrics in the first chapter, which express many stories about life in a myriad of situations, or to the many other topics covered, all conveying their "moment" as all consuming. The reader is put into and becomes one with, the "moment".There are several categories of poems to give the reader a "change of pace," as it were. Thus so, allowing for a different subject matter when wanted and the reader can alternate from one subject matter to another seamlessly when a different mood entices them.Using the Table of Content can get readers to a specific area of interest for quick look ups. It is well defined and categorized so anyone can see at a glance what may appeal to them and easily explore and find a certain poem or thought that fits special needs or desires. Every one has a poem in this book that defines or relives an occasion in their lives. So, there is something aimed toward everyone here.The first chapter is where you find all the song lyrics, separated into four categories. The first being the COMEDY lyrics. As levity is always a good start in any situation. In the second category you find SPIRITUAL. These are family based and talking to GOD. The third category being PATRIOTIC have two songs. One about the country and the other about the next terrorist. The fourth and last category being MIXED LOVE AND LOST LOVE THEMES, have many lyrics which the reader will find are heart felt, true life, story themesThe second chapter DIVERSE THOUGHT, contains three categories. POLITICS: Which are in this day, controversial at best. Pick a side. This area contains three statement poems. Some will hate them, some will love them. But all are thought provoking. The next category, AGING: has two poems meant to be satirical. But some may think it is otherwise. The last category is RANDOM THOUGHTS; Which just like its name, is what they are. Covering different subjects The third chapter TRUE LOVE AND DEVOTION; are just what the title implies. These are the "just you and me" scenarios Lots of feel good love expression moments.The fourth chapter LOST LOVE: is as expected, the poems about the sadder side of life. We've all been there. And probably, there are more poems here that we have lived through, or seen others go through, than any want to admit.And lastly, the fifth chapter. The author has added his Fathers song lyrics as an acknowledgement and tribute of and to his contribution to the song writing world.If you harbor a certain feeling or desire to read about something your experiencing or have gone through in the past, this book could possibly give you some solace, or may just have the, "put into words", poem you have been looking for.It is hard to believe you haven't lived one of these poems sometime in your life.
Aspiring entrepreneurs have a number of concerns that stop them from launching their own business - How do you pay your monthly bills when you are not making money? How do you find the right manufacturer so that you do not get swindled? How do you find the right developer? How do you actually find customers? What happens if you fail and do not find a job again?Unlike what is commonly believed, most entrepreneurs are pretty risk averse. What separates them from aspiring entrepreneurs is their ability to take calculated financial decisions and actually doing things that they are passionate about. So how do you be like them? In this book, author Anand Srinivasan; a digital media consultant and a struggling entrepreneur himself, talks to 100 different entrepreneurs about the challenges they faced while starting up and how they overcame them. Entrepreneurs interviewed include the likes of Matt Barrie from Freelancer.com; the world's largest online freelancer marketplace, Beth Shaw from YogaFit; the world's largest Yoga training school and Dianne Crowley from Wild Wing Cafe; a popular restaurant chain in South Eastern USA. The list of interviewed entrepreneurs include people from all hues and backgrounds - people who grew their business as a side-job, those who risked it all and jumped in to entrepreneurship, mommy entrepreneurs who had to take care of children, entrepreneur couples who did not have the luxury of a stable spouse income.The idea for this book is simple - we want to understand the struggles of entrepreneurship from multiple perspectives; including those who failed and had to go back to a regular job. This is a book targeted at all aspiring entrepreneurs and those like the author himself who are still struggling to make their business successful. Get to learn the tips and tricks that made other entrepreneurs successful. Learn how they really did it. List of chapters1: Validating Your Business Idea2: Setting Your Finances Straight3: How To Fund Your Start-up 4: Finding The Right Manufacturer 4a - Setting Up Your Own Manufacturing 5: Finding A Development Team 6: How To Get The Very First Customers 7: Getting Those First Big Customers 8: Tackling The Chicken & Egg Problem 9: Growth vs. Revenue - What Comes First? 10: What Do You Charge Your Customers? 11: Challenges With Increasing Demand 12: Strategies To Retain Your Customers 13: Handling Negative Press & Reviews 14: Achieving Work-Life Balance 15: Entrepreneur Couples And Finance Planning 16: Female Entrepreneurs' Challenges 17: Raising Kids While Starting Up 18: Tech Startups Outside USA 19: Hiring - Mistakes & Lessons Learned 20: How Important Is A Co-Founder? 21: Rejected By VCs. Are VCs Necessary? 22: Start-up Failure - How Do You Recover? 23: Risk Taking For Starting Up 24: Selling Your Business 25: The Lows Of Entrepreneurship 26 - Lessons From Startup Journey
