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PUT THE GLASS DOWN

June 1, 2009 at 4:33 pm · Filed under ENGLISH CORNER ·Tagged

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A lecturer was giving a lecture to his student on stress management. He raised a glass of water and asked the audience, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?”

The students’ answers ranged from 20g to 500gm. “It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is Ok. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.”

“If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier.”

“What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again.”

We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on. So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don’t carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can. Pick it up again later when you have rested….

Rest and relax.
Life is short, enjoy it!!

 

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Response to Prejudice

June 1, 2009 at 4:30 pm · Filed under ENGLISH CORNER ·Tagged

(thoughtful story)

A true story taken from a South African newspaper.
As we know, we see discrimination in some form or another almost everyday and often times it leaves a sour taste in our mouths. The following story shows us the side of diversity that we are all working for.

It is a pleasant twist to see that there are companies and individuals who face discrimination head on, if only one small step at a time – but still enforce the right for every human being regardless of race, colour, creed or religion to have equality in life. Enjoy reading the positive side of diversity.I applaud British Airways for their action in this situation on a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, it shows there really are good honest people in this world.

A middle-aged, well-off white South African Lady has found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating:
“What seems to be the problem Madam?” asked the attendant.
“Can’t you see?” she said “You’ve sat me next to a kaffir. I can’t possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find me another seat!”

“Please calm down Madam.” the stewardess replied. “The flight is very full today, but I’ll tell you what I’ll do-I’ll go and check to see if we have any seats available in club or first class.”

The woman cocks a snooty look at the outraged black man beside her (not to mention many of the surrounding passengers). A few minutes later the stewardess returns with the good news, which she delivers to the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self satisfied grin: “Madam, unfortunately, as I suspected, economy is full. I’ve spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one very nice seat in first class.”

Before the lady has a chance to answer, the stewardess continued: “It is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, given the circumstances, the captain felt that it was outrageous that someone be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious and uneducated person therefore he has given his full approval for such a seat change to occur.”

With which, the stewardess turned to the black man sitting next to the woman, and said: “So if you’d like to get your things, Sir, I have your new seat ready for you …”

At which point, apparently the surrounding passengers stood and gave a standing ovation while the black guy walks proudly up to the front of the plane.

… people will forget what you said ….
… people will forget what you did ….
… but people will never forget how you made them feel

*Wayan Scoob*

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Management Lessons

June 1, 2009 at 4:25 pm · Filed under ENGLISH CORNER ·Tagged

(thoughtful story)

LESSON NUMBER ONE:
A crow was sitting on tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, “Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?”. The crow answered, “Sure, why not.” So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it!
Management Lesson:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

LESSON NUMBER TWO:
A turkey was chatting with a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree, ” sighed the turkey, “but I haven’t got the energy.” “Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?” replied the bull. “They are packed with nutrients.” The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally, after a fortnight, there he was, proudly perched at the top of the tree. Soon the turkey was spotted by a farmer, who promptly shot him out of the tree.
Management Lesson:
Bullshit may get you to the top, but it won’t keep you there.

LESSON NUMBER THREE:
When the body was first made, all the parts wanted to be boss. The brain said,”I should be boss because I control the whole body responses and functions.” The feet said.”We should be boss, as we carry the brain about and get him to where he wants to go.” The hands said,” We should be the boss because we do all the work and earn all the money.”

And so it went with the heart, the lungs, and the eyes until finally the asshole spoke up.
All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the boss. So the asshole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to work. Within a short time, the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic and the brain fevered. Eventually they all decided that the asshole should be the boss, so the motion was passed.
Management Lesson:
You don’t need brains to be a boss ~~~ any asshole will do.

LESSON NUMBER FOUR:
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in a pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out!

He lay there all warm and happy and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of dung, promtly dug him out and ate him!
Management Lesson:
1) not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy
2) not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend
3) And when you are in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!!!

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