Since first appearing in 1924, Winnie the Pooh has innocently stumbled through the Hundred Acre Wood, leading friends and readers on curious and memorable adventures. The lovable bear is the creation of A.A. Milne, who was inspired by his son Christopher Robin and his toys. While Pooh is often viewed as simple and soft-spoken, his humbleness has revealed incredibly profound wisdom. This is only a small bit of the inspiring words from Winnie The Pooh, yet it’s plenty to live by.
1. Piglet: “How do you spell ‘love’?” Pooh: “You don’t spell it…you feel it.”
2. “The things that make me different are the things that make me.”
3. “You are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem. And smarter than you think.”
4. “Sometimes the smallest things take the most room in your heart.”
5. “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”
6. “Some people care too much. I think it’s called love.”
Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest minds of our time. He is well known for his work in theoretical physics, and was born precisely 300 years after the death of Galileo, in January of 1942 Oxford, England. He had a passion for mathematics as a child, but after entering college he focused more on the Natural Sciences. During his first year in college at Cambridge, Hawking began to show symptoms of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) at the age of 21. He sought medical help, and the doctors advised him that he would only live for another two and a half years.
Stephen Hawking continued to teach, research, and lecture until the brilliant age of 76, not only on his field of expertise, but also on how he’s dealt with the many challenges he’s faced in life. He said that his expectations in life were reduced to zero after he received the ALS diagnosis, and that since then, every experience of his life had been a wonderful bonus that he is grateful for.
STEPHEN HAWKING’S BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE FOR ANYONE WITH DEPRESSION
Hawking’s brilliant mind did not allow his life’s challenges to stop him. He continued studying and working hard, eventually earning a total of twelve honorary degrees. He has devoted his life to seeking out answers about the universe, the Big Bang, the creation of existence and numerous scientific theories. While unable to speak or move and bound to a wheelchair, his strong will and passion have inspired the world.
“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. If you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don’t throw it away,” Hawking explains.
At the Royal Institute in London, Hawking gave a lecture comparing black holes to depression, making it clear that neither black holes nor depression are impossible to escape from. “The message of this lecture is that black holes ain’t as black as they are painted. They are not the eternal prisons they were once thought. Things can get out of a black hole both on the outside and possibly to another universe. So if you feel you are in a black hole, don’t give up; there’s a way out,” he said.
When asked about his disabilities, he said: “However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there’s life, there is hope.”
“If you are disabled, it is probably not your fault, but it is no good blaming the world or expecting it to take pity on you. One has to have a positive attitude and must make the best of the situation that one finds oneself in; if one is physically disabled, one cannot afford to be psychologically disabled as well. In my opinion, one should concentrate on activities in which one’s physical disability will not present a serious handicap. I am afraid that Olympic Games for the disabled do not appeal to me, but it is easy for me to say that because I never liked athletics anyway. On the other hand, science is a very good area for disabled people because it goes on mainly in the mind. Of course, most kinds of experimental work are probably ruled out for most such people, but theoretical work is almost ideal.”
“My disabilities have not been a significant handicap in my field, which is theoretical physics. Indeed, they have helped me in a way by shielding me from lecturing and administrative work that I would otherwise have been involved in. I have managed, however, only because of the large amount of help I have received from my wife, children, colleagues and students. I find that people in general are very ready to help, but you should encourage them to feel that their efforts to aid you are worthwhile by doing as well as you possibly can.”
Stephan Hawking’s beautiful message is not one that comes from speculation, but one that comes from a man who overcame all odds of being physically handicapped and still excelled by being one of the greatest minds of our time. While given every reason to fall victim to depression, his incredible will to live and to achieve, despite his hardship, is inspiring to anyone.
His daughter Lucy said, “He has a very enviable wish to keep going and the ability to summon all his reserves, all his energy, all his mental focus and press them all into that goal of keeping going. But not just to keep going for the purposes of survival, but to transcend this by producing extraordinary work writing books, giving lectures, inspiring other people with neurodegenerative and other disabilities.”
This wonderful human being and scientist will be missed.
Every now and again someone puts into words what so many people are feeling! Read this amazing email and let us know if you can relate.
Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. – Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.
This is how it manifests:
I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.
As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mail box earlier.
I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.
I lay my car keys on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full.
So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.
But then I think, since I’m going to be near the mailbox when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.
I take my check book off the table, and see that there is only one check left. My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Pepsi I’d been drinking.
I’m going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Pepsi aside so that I don’t accidentally knock it over.
The Pepsi is getting warm, and I decide to put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
As I head toward the kitchen with the Pepsi, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye–they need water.
I put the Pepsi on the counter and discover my reading glasses that I’ve been searching for all morning. I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I’m going to water the flowers.
I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table.
I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I’ll be looking for the remote, but I won’t remember that it’s on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I’ll water the flowers.
I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.
So, I set the remote back on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill.
Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do. At the end of the day: the car isn’t washed the bills aren’t paid there is a warm can of Pepsi sitting on the counter the flowers don’t have enough water, there is still only 1 check in my check book, I can’t find the remote, I can’t find my glasses, and I don’t remember what I did with the car keys. Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I’m really baffled because I know I was busy all the damn day, and I’m really tired.
I realize this is a serious problem, and I’ll try to get some help for it, but first I’ll check my e-mail….
Do me a favor. Forward this message to everyone you know, because I don’t remember who the hell I’ve sent it to.
Don’t laugh if this isn’t you yet!!
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Humans have been using the beneficial properties of baking soda since the times of Ancient Egypt, and today we currently know more than 300 ways to use it in our daily lives. We all use baking soda in our homes, but are you only using it for cooking?
Here are 15 very useful ways to use baking soda:
1. Natural deodorant
Baking soda is a natural deodorant. While popular deodorants today contain aluminum that stops the sweat glads in the armpit from sweating, studies have shown that the aluminum in deodorants can cause cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Make a healthy switch from aluminum deodorants and try one that uses baking soda.
2. Heartburn
Baking soda relieves heartburn. If you drink a teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in 8 ounces of water, it can neutralize stomach acid and temporarily alleviate heartburn caused by acid reflux.
3. Mosquito bites
Another simple remedy for mosquito bites is to make a thick paste of baking soda and water. Then apply this paste generously to the affected area. You should feel the swelling and itching subside shortly afterwards.
4. Scrub
Baking soda can improve wrinkles, blackheads and tarnished skin. Add a tablespoon of baking soda to your usual facial cleanser and form a paste. Massage into your skin in circular motions to help exfoliate and leave skin feeling soft.
5. Hair growth
Baking soda can increase hair growth, and usually is mixed with vinegar to do so. Mix baking soda 1 part with 3 parts of water. Apply this mixture to your hair and take 1 – 3 minutes and rinse it well with warm water.
6. Stretch marks
Baking soda is a natural exfoliant and it removes the dead skin cells so that your stretch marks will be removed easily. Take a washcloth and squeeze a little amount body wash on it. Add a teaspoon of baking soda to it. Fold the cloth and rub it with your hands to mix the baking soda with body wash. Then scrub and enjoy younger looking skin.
7. Bad breath
Baking soda can rebalance the levels of acid and help to treat and prevent halitosis. Dissolve half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water to make an effective mouth rinse to beat bad breath.
8. Rough skin
Baking soda is alkaline in nature which helps soften the sebum and debris on the face. It also clears and opens up pores and absorbs excess oil which aids in preventing the clogging of pores. Note: some disagree with using it as a facial cleanser as the pH levels and effect on skin appearance and health is debatable.
9. Stains
Baking soda can remove stains; Mix 4 tbsp. of baking soda with 1/4 cup of water to make a general stain remover.
10. Refrigerator Smells
Baking soda can absorb odors due to its alkaline nature and that can neutralize acidic odors
11. Jewelry Cleaner
To remove built-up tarnish from your silver, make a thick paste with 1/4 cup baking soda and 2 tablespoons water. Apply with a damp sponge and gently rub, rinse, and buff dry.
12. Abscesses
Baking soda is useful as an abscess treatment and helps to clean it plus acts as an antibacterial agent.
13. Sunburn
Fill up your tub with water that’s cool to the touch, and as it’s filling, add one cup of baking soda. Relax in the tub for a while, and your skin should start to feel better as baking soda creates a ‘cooling’ sensation.
14. Peas and beans softener
Baking soda can help get peas and beans ready for cooking quickly.
15. White teeth
Baking soda effectively removes surface stains from your teeth and make them appear whiter; this is why many toothpastes include baking soda.
Are you a Leo or do you know someone who is? Read this list of the seven best qualities that Leos possess and find out why everybody loves them:
1. Warmth
As the kings and queens of the Sun sign, Leos are known for being emotionally warm. Many people feel naturally comfortable around them, even if they’ve just met, and they have a feeling of being home when they’re together.
2. Performance
Leos love the spotlight and being the center of attention. They thrive being the main characters. Their confidence, talent, and strength attracts the admiration of others.
3. Kindness
Leos are known for their big hearts and for being kind and compassionate towards others. Their bright love encompasses themselves and extends out to the others they encounter. True self-confidence has made them go past their insecurities to truly see the needs of others, and their first response is always love.
4. Optimism
Leos are naturally happy and optimistic about life. It’s always a good idea to have a Leo as one of your friends because they are sure to focus on the bright side of things, and to keep the mood light and pleasant. Hope is their strength, and darkness cannot dim their light.
5. Humor
One of the best yet least talked about traits of Leos is their great sense of humor. Loving being center-stage has caused them to develop a skill that keeps them there by causing others to be happy and generating laughter. If you’re even in need of cheering up, ask a Leo to tell you a funny story and you won’t be disappointed.
6. Persuasion
Leos are very persuasive individuals. Whether its in friendships or in business, the confidence they exude causes others to believe in them, and to listen to what they have to say. They have tried and tested many strategies in life, and when they find what works, they embody it for all to see. This characteristic is easiest seen within their romantic relationships.
7. Honesty
Leos shine by being open and honest. Being direct is their nature, and if something bothers them, count on them speaking to you directly about it rather than behind your back. They also aren’t afraid to share their feelings with others, and when others understand how genuine they are, they begin to trust them.
Do you know a Leo or are you one yourself? How accurate was this for you? Let us know in the comments.
