Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Real Beauty
What is real beauty?
People have their own definition to what 'real beauty' is..
I tried asking a few people their opinion on what real beauty is, to them..
One friend said his girlfriend meant real beauty to him. Another said, it was his mom who was the real beauty. A music lover said it was music that had all the beauty in the world. Yet another said real beauty lies in the inner self of every soul.
So, clearly, everybody's perspectives differ and beauty can be in any form for anyone. But what is Real Beauty according to me?
To me........Real Beauty, lies in the nature. Nature is beauty. As Dusk arises,
Descending into the horizon, Sinking silently into the pits of the unknown. The beauty is immense.
People have their own definition to what 'real beauty' is..
I tried asking a few people their opinion on what real beauty is, to them..
One friend said his girlfriend meant real beauty to him. Another said, it was his mom who was the real beauty. A music lover said it was music that had all the beauty in the world. Yet another said real beauty lies in the inner self of every soul.
So, clearly, everybody's perspectives differ and beauty can be in any form for anyone. But what is Real Beauty according to me?
To me........Real Beauty, lies in the nature. Nature is beauty. As Dusk arises,
Descending into the horizon, Sinking silently into the pits of the unknown. The beauty is immense.
The Dissipation of red and amber proves to be the best sight ever. It is a sooty encapsulation. For many,
protection.
Viewing the early morning sunrise is PRICELESS! What in this world could be better than that? Oh, what in this wide big world can have more beauty than that?
Nothing can beat nature in beauty. Take a look at some of these simple shots of nature. Every season in a year has its own immense beauty. Every season is enjoyed by all.
To Me..........Real Beauty lies in music..
Music is feast to every ear of music lovers. And who is not one?
Speech, expressions, body language, pronunciation,
Various aspects of communication,
But nothing speaks to the living,
As does the sound of music or singing.
The strings of a guitar have much to say,
Only if you coax it in the right way.
To Me...........Real Beauty is in animals.
Needless to say, what can equal them in real beauty?
To me........ Real Beauty is in every small pleasures of life.
The early amber sun;
enjoying the Misty air, Cool breeze;
A wake up call from the morning lark;
Piping coffee after the 32s cleansing;
Newspapers and toast before the day's commencing;
The first bite of an apple;
endless night-talks;
Grey splashed skies,
Endless autumn walks with fingers' entangled;
Sweet ginger ale;
Smiles on faces of youth and old;
A cold starry night;
Loved ones, mirth and cheer;
Hugs!
To Me..... Real Beauty lies in every soul!
Beauty is in every small pleasure of life. Every aspect of life. Real Beauty is in everything!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Cl-2
Water Purification.
This is one process by which all chemicals, contaminants, and other undesirable substances are removed from water, most commonly drinking water. Chlorine has been used as an effective disinfectant in drinking water supplies for nearly 100 years. This gives a chance for people to have improved drinking water, yes, but how many of us know the other side of it?
Today, almost every home in cities have water purifiers of various brands. Chlorination again, is done to water to make it fit enough to be drinkable. There are a zillion ways to purify water like boiling, solar distillation etc.. and make it fit for drinkable uses, among which chlorination can be one dangerous method that can harm our health to a vast extent.
Some of the most common effects of chlorine are on the skin like getting it dry, flaky and also premature aging!!!
In fact I also read in an article that nearly 28% of all cancer of the intestines and 18% of all cancer of the bladder were caused by the drinking of chlorinated water. Such can be its effects. It is a highly corrosive, poisonous and also a suffocating gas. This Halogen is compressed to a great extent to produce its liquid form and thus is added to drinking water and other water-forms to destroy bacteria. Sadly, it also destroys our health in the long-run.
Some of the facts about chlorine that I'd like to discuss are here..
*Chlorine drinking water smells and tastes awful
*Chlorine, when added to water, releases a number of byproducts which are very harmful to your health.
*Some of these by-products could even cause cancer in the long term. In short, chlorine drinking water is not safe for consumption at all.
* chlorine vaporizes at a much faster rate than water, chlorinated water presents a significant threat to the respiratory system when used for showering.
*Last but not the least, chlorine has even been listed as poison by scientists!!
There are a lot of ways to purify water among which boiling could be one of the best options ever.This is because boiling water kills all the bacteria, germs and other infectants in a very safe manner avoiding usage of chemicals
and keeping our health very safe. It is a method that can be relied upon, unlike the other methods. Bring the water to its boiling point for a few minutes is worth an effort to be taken for a healthy lifestyle.. as it's rightly said that more than 70% of the health issues that we get are due to the water that we consume, especially when the chlorine content is high. Boiling kills all bacteria and disease causing germs in a much simpler and healthier way. his is a recommended method to be followed by all civilians.
Alternatively, to avoid chlorine's harmful effects, you can use a chlorine filter on your shower, bathtub or tap.
And if you can't resist a dip in the pool, using a pre-swimming lotion that's specially formulated to block chlorine and protect your skin can also be followed. On the other hand, you can also treat dry skin caused by chlorine by applying a moisturizer or taking an oatmeal bath.There are so many methods to avoid and prevent infections caused by chlorine. When it can have so many effects on the outside, imagine what it can do to our internal organ when consumed everyday!
So, how many of us are aware of all these facts? And how many of us actually look into these issues and spread the awareness?
These are simple everyday activities which most of us ignore not being aware of its level of danger on our health. It is a must that at least urbanized people learn about these and also help in spreading the word to the rural people and fight against the evil of chlorine in water, especially when it is WIDELY used by all of us everyday in our our home-water-purifiers. Passing of words can definitely save at least hundreds of lives! So, let's join hands and fight against the deadly usage of chlorine and save as many lives as we can, also promoting a healthy lifestyle!
This is one process by which all chemicals, contaminants, and other undesirable substances are removed from water, most commonly drinking water. Chlorine has been used as an effective disinfectant in drinking water supplies for nearly 100 years. This gives a chance for people to have improved drinking water, yes, but how many of us know the other side of it?
Today, almost every home in cities have water purifiers of various brands. Chlorination again, is done to water to make it fit enough to be drinkable. There are a zillion ways to purify water like boiling, solar distillation etc.. and make it fit for drinkable uses, among which chlorination can be one dangerous method that can harm our health to a vast extent.
Some of the most common effects of chlorine are on the skin like getting it dry, flaky and also premature aging!!!
In fact I also read in an article that nearly 28% of all cancer of the intestines and 18% of all cancer of the bladder were caused by the drinking of chlorinated water. Such can be its effects. It is a highly corrosive, poisonous and also a suffocating gas. This Halogen is compressed to a great extent to produce its liquid form and thus is added to drinking water and other water-forms to destroy bacteria. Sadly, it also destroys our health in the long-run.
Some of the facts about chlorine that I'd like to discuss are here..
*Chlorine drinking water smells and tastes awful
*Chlorine, when added to water, releases a number of byproducts which are very harmful to your health.
*Some of these by-products could even cause cancer in the long term. In short, chlorine drinking water is not safe for consumption at all.
* chlorine vaporizes at a much faster rate than water, chlorinated water presents a significant threat to the respiratory system when used for showering.
*Last but not the least, chlorine has even been listed as poison by scientists!!
There are a lot of ways to purify water among which boiling could be one of the best options ever.This is because boiling water kills all the bacteria, germs and other infectants in a very safe manner avoiding usage of chemicals
So, how many of us are aware of all these facts? And how many of us actually look into these issues and spread the awareness?
These are simple everyday activities which most of us ignore not being aware of its level of danger on our health. It is a must that at least urbanized people learn about these and also help in spreading the word to the rural people and fight against the evil of chlorine in water, especially when it is WIDELY used by all of us everyday in our our home-water-purifiers. Passing of words can definitely save at least hundreds of lives! So, let's join hands and fight against the deadly usage of chlorine and save as many lives as we can, also promoting a healthy lifestyle!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
JAPAN & ITS PRIDE.
FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
In the wake of Japan's deadly earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant explosions, we have witnessed the almost indescribable chaos that follows a disaster of this magnitude: loss of life, severe injuries, homelessness, lack of water, food and proper medical care, the physical destruction of towns and cities, and a growing fear of radioactive contamination from power plants that seem beyond anyone's ability to control.
But one heart-wrenching byproduct of disasters like this one has been missing in Japan , and that’s looting and lawlessness.
Looting is something we see after almost every tragedy; for example: last year's earthquakes in Haiti and Chile , the floods in England in 2007, and of course Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. It happens when some people who've seen life as they know it get tossed out the window feel that all morality has been tossed out too. It's survival of the fittest and whatever you can get your hands on is yours, no matter who it belongs to.
But that's not happening in Japan .
Journalist and social commentator Ed West wrote in the UK Telegraph yesterday how struck he was by the Japanese culture throughout this ordeal. He observed how supermarkets cut their prices in the days following the quake and how vending machine owners were giving out free drinks as "people work together to survive." And West was most surprised by the fact that there was no looting.
Many have pointed to the popularity of Japan 's distinctive Buddhist and Shinto religions as well as how the values of conformity and consensus are considered virtues in their culture. That's one explanation, but it probably has something to do with remaining true to your moral code even in the darkest hours.
Here’s my question to you: Why is there no looting in Japan ?
Interested to know which ones made it on air?
Kim:
Because Japanese culture, unlike all other modern cultures, is based primarily on honor and dignity. Unlike our Katrina disaster, the Japanese don't see this as an opportunity to steal everything in sight. The so-called civilized world can learn much from the stoic Japanese.
Greg in Arkansas :
Two words: National pride. The people of Japan love their country and do what is best for the nation, unlike the United States where we love our country and do what is best for ourselves.
Natasha:
The Japanese are resourceful, innovative and disciplined people with a great sense of national pride. While they also have criminals and felons, it is not quite in comparison to the sleaze balls we have in our streets. It was disgusting to watch these scum bags loot stores in New Orleans during Katrina when they should have helped their fellow citizens in need. While watching the devastation in Japan is heart wrenching, it is so refreshing to see the civility of people within the calamity they are facing.
Larry in Georgetown , Texas :
Jack, I was blessed to visit Japan several years ago on business and was told that if I lost my wallet in downtown Tokyo that the person who found it would make it their mission to return it to me in tact. These people are very gracious and kind.
Carol:
Sociologists will tell you that the lack of looting is just the result of large numbers of people developing a more orderly society to cope with living in a smaller land mass. Personally, I've always thought it's because they're a more highly evolved race.
Joy:
It's the Japanese culture - very refined, dignified, disciplined and civilized. We should all learn from them. They're the types of people you help out willingly because you know that they'll make full use of any opportunity to get back on their feet.
Richard:
I don't really know. It would be easy to say that they are a very homogeneous society and perhaps in a way consider each other family. In any case they are to be applauded.
Emotions....
What is about being vulnerable that makes us step away?
Why is it so hard for us to let ourselves be influenced?
Is it so hard for us to trust another?
Is it the fear of our trust being misplaced?
Or have the demons of a past failure come to haunt us?
..
We can only influence if we can be influenced..
If we have to touch lives, we have to allow lives to touch us..
Are we putting ourselves out there enough?
Not 'all the time', but 'enough'?
Why is it so hard for us to let ourselves be influenced?
Is it so hard for us to trust another?
Is it the fear of our trust being misplaced?
Or have the demons of a past failure come to haunt us?
..
We can only influence if we can be influenced..
If we have to touch lives, we have to allow lives to touch us..
Are we putting ourselves out there enough?
Not 'all the time', but 'enough'?
Friday, March 18, 2011
Wish of an Indian
Dear God,
Please give me strength to pay myincome tax,
- VAT,
- CST,
- service tax,
- excise duty,
- customs duty,
- octroi,
- TDS,
- ESI,
- property tax,
- stamp duty,
- CGT,
- water tax,
- professional tax,
- road tax,
- STT,
- education cess,
- wealth tax,
- TOT,
- capital gain tax,congestion levy etc etc.
Not to forget
- hafta,
- donations,
- bribes,
- chanda etc.
If I have some money left after that , please help me to do business.
Sincerely,
an Indian
P.S.:-this note is not written by me!!!
A Question and Answer
There was a renowned monastery in a town in which lived the wisest man and His disciples.It was a Thursday.The crowd had gathered to see a disciple pouring out his anger towards his Guru.
The Messiah appeared before His disciple and asked him the reason for his displeasure.
The disciple replied,"Master,it is ok if You come to our houses and eat with us the food served by our spouses out of love and respect for You.But I cannot understand as to why You had gone to the bandit's house yesterday to have dinner with him.That crooked man had murdered the chieftain of this town and will be hanged to death in a day/two."
The Master laughed and asked His disciple to get a mango from the nearest tree.
The disciple picks one and immediately throws it on seeing a worm and then picks a spotless one for the Guru.
The Master asks him as to why he had thrown the 1st mango that he had picked.
The disciple replies humbly,"It was being feasted by a worm,my Master"
The Master replies with a smile,"Then,that my dear friend has solved the puzzle" .
Friends,what do you infer from this???
A day in class
One day in a particular school belonging to some obscure village in India,the maths teacher wanted to test the knowledge and wisdom of his students.All his students prepared really hard for the test.The question papers were distributed to the students.There was only one question surprisingly.The question was:-
1)Please arrive at the answer 1.
Ram wrote 1=1.
John wrote 1+1-1=1.
Ali wrote 10000-9999=1.
Joshua wrote 2-1=1.
Gautama wrote 0+1=1.
Singh wrote 1^2=1.
The teacher gave all of them full marks with a remark....there are infinite ways to get the answer 1,now that you have written an answer which you believe,accept the other ways of answering too!!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
How would you handle it if your partner’s EX wants him or her back?
Relationships!
Another pain in all the wrong places, if you're not into it with the right person!
- one thing that DEMANDS helll loadsa sacrifice, emotions and time-waste! LOL, but true.
First of all, a relationship requires great level of "understanding" to keep it going well.. and that must be mutual.. "just love" alone in a relationship is of no use, definitely that'd only be a short journey down the lane.
So, right from the smallest issues to big decisions, understanding is the key word by which things can be sorted out in a decent way!
I have this friend of mine who has been dating a guy for about 6 months now, and what's worse is her ex, who she had been in a relationship with for at least 5 years, wants her back. Result? shes confused! The new guy is pretty cool, smart, fun-loving n understanding (after all, its been hardly 6 months :D) and she does not find it fair on her part to dump him or cheat on him for her ex, nor does she wanna let go of her ex,now that he wants her back, considering the closeness n THAT long-relationship n 'understanding' that they had! so, what's next? sleepless nights!
Well, she was this super-stoopid dolt who actually discussed about her "confusion" with her boyfriend, and what did she really expect from him? Whatever she expected, like, obviously she only later realised that she had screwed it up as much as she could! :\
And in what other way did it screw up?? more to come..
She's now strained her current relationship as well! any need for all this?
Now, the boyfriend is insecure and does not want to let go of her, nor is he able to trust her.. as he really does not wish to accept reality but he does not realize on the other hand, that his insecurity n suspicion is only worsening his relationship keeping him farther from what he wants, each day. Hence, result? All the 3 people dont have what they want, nor are they gonna be happy even if they get what they "want"... Right?
Because, as for the boyfriend is concerned, he does not want anything deterring his relationship with my friend, be it because of her ex, or any other factor.. on the other hand, even if she ends up not breaking her current relationship n not get back to her ex.. he'd still not be totally happy as the fact that she even had doubts, confusion n thoughts to get back to her ex would bother him always n the insecurity remains.. which later turns into ego, defense and anger. WHEW!!
Talk about the ex-guy .. he already made a (wise) decision of breaking up n parting ways and now he wants her back, knowing or not knowing the fact that she has already moved on n is now dating someone else. Either way, it doesn't make a major difference , cos sooner or later he'll know it for sure.. n knowing it, u think he'll feel blissful?? Now, even if she goes back to him, would he be permanently happy? NO WAY! How does his mind work?
"You dumped him for me.. hence, there's always a chance in future that u dump me for someone else!" or "how were those 6 months between u guys? were u both closer than what we were?" OR, another situation is where the duo get into an argument and the guy keeps pulling in her 6-month relationship n the guy's name repeatedly screwing up everything a lil more n more n more! Hence, he is not gonna be happy if he doesnt get her back as that is what he wants right now.. nor is he gonna be permanently happy even if he gets her back as her other relationship is definitely gonna keep bothering him life-long.. human-beings afterall!
AND here comes the girl .. talk about her.. she's the one who's most confused in the world right now .. she'd wanna stay with her cute, fun-loving n caring boyfriend with whom she is YET to build a strong bond with .. or 'd she wanna get back to her ex who knew her n loved her for 5 full years? or should she even get back to her ex, considering ALL his faults, how he had hurt her or how bitter his behavior had been .. which was the main cause for their break-up? WHEW!
How complicated these people make it!!
I dont see any need for all these agony!
My point is, if you really are in a relationship.. see to it that you keep it going well and "understanding" is the only pill to it! There may be hundreds of girls/guys
behind your boyfriend/galfriend (whichever is appropriate).. but that shouldn't in any manner affect you.. you need to take tension n bother only when your partner reciprocates (actually speaking, there's no point taking tension.. if your partner really shows reciprocation .. then there's no point u still sticking to them n its an indication it is high time you get out of it..One cant really demand love or interest, right?)
So why do you really care how many guys/gals are behind your partner as long as he/she is totally behind you.. i repeat, totally! Only when you are insecure (whereby its obvious to your own self that you're not confident about your own partner or your relationship) that issues shoot up! So, either make sure that your partner is ONLY behind you (if that is what u really want from them :D).. that is.. have full confidence in yourself and your relationship.. if not.. CHUCK IT!
NO point naggging, begging, demanding, arguing n draggging.. after all these must be felt n not asked for, right?! *oh too much of analogy today!! seriously*
SO, if that villainous EX wants my partner back, i'd let her try her best as long as my partner is stable n as long as am assured of his promise! But once he gets into a dilemma himself .. ugh, no point! he's doubtful himself, which obviously implies he hasn't given his best for his relationship with me.. which may make it meaningless.. Hence, if he wants to get back to his ex.. well n good (am saved).. if not n if he wants only me.. good for us.. let him stick to me .. let his ex keep trying n we can happily ignore THE EX-character! :D Right?!
Take a chill-pill.. You'll definitely .. ultimately get what u really deserve.. no point applying force, you only end up faking it all!
Peace.
Another pain in all the wrong places, if you're not into it with the right person!
- one thing that DEMANDS helll loadsa sacrifice, emotions and time-waste! LOL, but true.
First of all, a relationship requires great level of "understanding" to keep it going well.. and that must be mutual.. "just love" alone in a relationship is of no use, definitely that'd only be a short journey down the lane.
So, right from the smallest issues to big decisions, understanding is the key word by which things can be sorted out in a decent way!
I have this friend of mine who has been dating a guy for about 6 months now, and what's worse is her ex, who she had been in a relationship with for at least 5 years, wants her back. Result? shes confused! The new guy is pretty cool, smart, fun-loving n understanding (after all, its been hardly 6 months :D) and she does not find it fair on her part to dump him or cheat on him for her ex, nor does she wanna let go of her ex,now that he wants her back, considering the closeness n THAT long-relationship n 'understanding' that they had! so, what's next? sleepless nights!
Well, she was this super-stoopid dolt who actually discussed about her "confusion" with her boyfriend, and what did she really expect from him? Whatever she expected, like, obviously she only later realised that she had screwed it up as much as she could! :\
And in what other way did it screw up?? more to come..
She's now strained her current relationship as well! any need for all this?
Now, the boyfriend is insecure and does not want to let go of her, nor is he able to trust her.. as he really does not wish to accept reality but he does not realize on the other hand, that his insecurity n suspicion is only worsening his relationship keeping him farther from what he wants, each day. Hence, result? All the 3 people dont have what they want, nor are they gonna be happy even if they get what they "want"... Right?
Because, as for the boyfriend is concerned, he does not want anything deterring his relationship with my friend, be it because of her ex, or any other factor.. on the other hand, even if she ends up not breaking her current relationship n not get back to her ex.. he'd still not be totally happy as the fact that she even had doubts, confusion n thoughts to get back to her ex would bother him always n the insecurity remains.. which later turns into ego, defense and anger. WHEW!!
Talk about the ex-guy .. he already made a (wise) decision of breaking up n parting ways and now he wants her back, knowing or not knowing the fact that she has already moved on n is now dating someone else. Either way, it doesn't make a major difference , cos sooner or later he'll know it for sure.. n knowing it, u think he'll feel blissful?? Now, even if she goes back to him, would he be permanently happy? NO WAY! How does his mind work?
"You dumped him for me.. hence, there's always a chance in future that u dump me for someone else!" or "how were those 6 months between u guys? were u both closer than what we were?" OR, another situation is where the duo get into an argument and the guy keeps pulling in her 6-month relationship n the guy's name repeatedly screwing up everything a lil more n more n more! Hence, he is not gonna be happy if he doesnt get her back as that is what he wants right now.. nor is he gonna be permanently happy even if he gets her back as her other relationship is definitely gonna keep bothering him life-long.. human-beings afterall!
AND here comes the girl .. talk about her.. she's the one who's most confused in the world right now .. she'd wanna stay with her cute, fun-loving n caring boyfriend with whom she is YET to build a strong bond with .. or 'd she wanna get back to her ex who knew her n loved her for 5 full years? or should she even get back to her ex, considering ALL his faults, how he had hurt her or how bitter his behavior had been .. which was the main cause for their break-up? WHEW!
How complicated these people make it!!
I dont see any need for all these agony!
My point is, if you really are in a relationship.. see to it that you keep it going well and "understanding" is the only pill to it! There may be hundreds of girls/guys
behind your boyfriend/galfriend (whichever is appropriate).. but that shouldn't in any manner affect you.. you need to take tension n bother only when your partner reciprocates (actually speaking, there's no point taking tension.. if your partner really shows reciprocation .. then there's no point u still sticking to them n its an indication it is high time you get out of it..One cant really demand love or interest, right?)
So why do you really care how many guys/gals are behind your partner as long as he/she is totally behind you.. i repeat, totally! Only when you are insecure (whereby its obvious to your own self that you're not confident about your own partner or your relationship) that issues shoot up! So, either make sure that your partner is ONLY behind you (if that is what u really want from them :D).. that is.. have full confidence in yourself and your relationship.. if not.. CHUCK IT!
NO point naggging, begging, demanding, arguing n draggging.. after all these must be felt n not asked for, right?! *oh too much of analogy today!! seriously*
SO, if that villainous EX wants my partner back, i'd let her try her best as long as my partner is stable n as long as am assured of his promise! But once he gets into a dilemma himself .. ugh, no point! he's doubtful himself, which obviously implies he hasn't given his best for his relationship with me.. which may make it meaningless.. Hence, if he wants to get back to his ex.. well n good (am saved).. if not n if he wants only me.. good for us.. let him stick to me .. let his ex keep trying n we can happily ignore THE EX-character! :D Right?!
Take a chill-pill.. You'll definitely .. ultimately get what u really deserve.. no point applying force, you only end up faking it all!
Peace.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
DEFEAT IS FINAL ONLY WHEN WE STOP TRYING...
Abraham Lincoln never quit.
Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.
He could have quit many times – but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the United States history.
Here is a sketch of Lincoln’s road to the White House:
1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them.
1818 His mother died.
1831 Failed in business.
1832 Ran for state legislature – lost.
1832 Also lost his job – wanted to go to law school but couldn’t get in.
1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt.
1834 Ran for state legislature again – won.
1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.
1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.
1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature – defeated.
1840 Sought to become elector – defeated.
1843 Ran for Congress – lost.
1846 Ran for Congress again – this time he won – went to Washington and did a good job.
1848 Ran for re-election to Congress – lost.
1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state – rejected.
1854 Ran for Senate of the United States – lost.
1856 Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party’s national convention – get less than 100 votes.
1858 Ran for U.S. Senate again – again he lost.
1860 Elected president of the United States.
DEFEAT IS FINAL ONLY WHEN WE STOP TRYING.
Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.
He could have quit many times – but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the United States history.
Here is a sketch of Lincoln’s road to the White House:
1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them.
1818 His mother died.
1831 Failed in business.
1832 Ran for state legislature – lost.
1832 Also lost his job – wanted to go to law school but couldn’t get in.
1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt.
1834 Ran for state legislature again – won.
1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.
1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.
1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature – defeated.
1840 Sought to become elector – defeated.
1843 Ran for Congress – lost.
1846 Ran for Congress again – this time he won – went to Washington and did a good job.
1848 Ran for re-election to Congress – lost.
1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state – rejected.
1854 Ran for Senate of the United States – lost.
1856 Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party’s national convention – get less than 100 votes.
1858 Ran for U.S. Senate again – again he lost.
1860 Elected president of the United States.
DEFEAT IS FINAL ONLY WHEN WE STOP TRYING.
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