Counting People's Word

There is great power in the words that we utter. It is believed that words are so powerful that when repeated with emotion, they will bring us that which we are affirming.

The following story demonstrates what can happen when we use words in a discouraging manner, and what can happen when we "turn a deaf ear" to those words that could ruin our dreams or goals.

Two Frogs

A group of frogs were traveling through the woods when two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as good as dead.

The two frogs ignored their comments and with all their strength they tried to jump up out of the pit. The other frogs kept telling them to stop jumping because they were as good as dead and it will be useless better they keep their energy so they can live little longer. But those two frogs keep jumping and trying. All other frogs keep saying that "come on give up its too high for you guys better keep the strength so you both can live little longer". At this moment finally, one of the frog start to listen to them and give up  and accept the death while other frog keep jumping. He continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it out.

When he finally got out, All the other frogs get surprised and asked him why he didn't listen to them?" The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time. The more they shouted the more inspiration he got and keep jumping with his full strength.

"Hotei"

"Hotei "  believed to be The god of contentment and happiness, guardian of children, and patron of bartenders. Hotei has a cheerful face and a big belly. In Chinese he known as Budai or Putai and  in Japan as  Hotai and for the rest of the world we know him as a Laughing Buddha. The statue we see of laughing budha is actually statue of Hotei. Although Many Westerners confuse Budai with Gautama Buddha. I first heard about him from my "Guru". He used to say "laugh like  Hotei". Later on i found a proverb "Laugh like Hotei". Thats always make me curious to know more about Him and his life. He carries a large cloth bag over his back , one that never empties, he carries all his belongings in a bindle wherever he goes.  He also stuffs the sack with donations of food and clothing from laymen and candy to give to children. Indeed, the Japanese spelling of “Hotei” literally means “cloth bag.” He also holds a Chinese fan called an oogi  (said to be a “wish giving” fan   moreover in the distant past, this type of fan was used by the aristocracy to indicate to vassals that their requests would be granted). 

His large, fat stomach is a symbol of happiness, luck, and abundance and many believed that if one rubs the belly of laughing Budai, it brings good luck and wealth

Legend says that Hotai was not use to talk, his massage was just laugh and smile. While he entered any village with his sack he start to stare at the people looks lame and sad and start to laugh. With laughing sometime he fell on ground and keep laughing. By watching him laugh there everyone start to laugh and its spread among people to people and from villages to villages. people there always wait for him when hotei will come and bring the good luck and happiness.

There’s a Zen story about Hotei.  When someone asked  him “What’s the meaning of Zen?” he put his sack down on the ground and saying nothing. Then when he asked  him again “How he will  understand Zen?” he picked his sack on his back up  again and walked away. What a  Clever Hotei!  without saying a word Hotai simply gave him the wisdom of zen  that is— letting go and dropping off whatever we’re holding and this is actually the significance of zen and by carrying his sack on his back he gave the massage that this is the way to learn zen — that do your job that you have to. 

In western culture, the laughing Buddha is often referred to as the "fat Buddha." As a jolly fat man who frequently distributes candies and presents to children, Ho Tai most closely resembles what Westerners think of as Santa Claus. However, his tidings of good fortune can be enjoyed year round. Ho Tai is also considered the patron of bartenders and restaurant owners and is frequently seen displayed prominently in Asian restaurants. Overindulgence in food and drink are often credited to the influence of the laughing Buddha.

"Banana" an Amazing Fruit

Not only is it fun to say the word banana, it is fun to type too. Filled with deliciously sweet firm-creamy flesh, bananas grow individually packaged in their own easy to open yellow wrapper. In the practice of color therapy, even their bright yellow coloring is known the induce happiness and humor.

Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid that the body uses to make serotonin, a chemical produced in the brain that improves your mood and increases your happiness level. Rich in vitamins B6, B12, potassium, and magnesium, bananas help people trying to give up smoking recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal. Banana’s high levels of B-vitamins are also known to improve nerve function. Bananas can reduce stress by providing potassium that normalize the heartbeat and regulates the body's water balance. Experiencing high stress lowers our body's potassium levels rapidly, bananas help to raise those levels back to normal..

Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose when combined with fiber, gives an immediate, continuous boost of energy. Research has shown that consumption of only two bananas is capable of fueling an intensive 90-minute workout. Subsequently providing increased energy and the ability to prevent and recover from a large number of illnesses; bananas are the number one fruit of choice for today’s leading athletes.


Heartburn victims rejoice, bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so try eating a banana next time a fire rises up from within. Expecting mothers can snack on bananas to keep blood-sugar up and avoid constant morning sickness. Bananas are the only raw fruit that can be eaten to reduce and repair the damages cause by chronic ulcers. Substances found in bananas help activate the cells that make up the stomach lining, producing a thicker mucus barrier protecting against high levels of stomach acids. Protease inhibitors are compounds found in bananas that have been found to assist in eliminating ulcer causing bacteria.


Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect food for helping to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Constipation: High in fibre, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin - known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.Now we know why monkeys are always happy.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heart-burn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.


PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, trypotophan.

Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking, as the high levels of Vitamin C, A1, B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalise the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water-balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re-balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine"eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronic ulcer cases. It also neutralises over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

"LETS GO BANANAS"

Lets eat bananas like Minions LOL

Minions Banana Movie FUN