Takes On Life

The two extremes of human behaviour are complacent and the ego-driven, restless, overstrivers. The enlightened ones are beyond these two extremes.
Three people are fishing in a pond. The first one is ego-driven, self-centered mentality. The second is complacent type and the third on is an enlightened seer.
The first fisherman raves and rants when he dose not catch any fish. He blames his equipment , his wife, and his stars. He sits there with turmoil in his mind. He drives satisfaction from the fact that no one else have caught any fish either. If also he catches any fish , he compares with what others have caught and is unhappy if his catch is less or if his fishes are smaller, and if his catch more, he crows with satisfaction. In either cases, he strives to get more next time.
The complacent fisherman who has not caught any fish, spends the day reading and drinking. Finally, he sighs, withdraws his line, collects his belongings and goes home, thinking that is what his destiny is and he cannot help it if he dose not catch any fish. He will not try any better the next time, as he has convinced himself that destiny is not in his hands.
The enlightened fisherman lives every moment he is by the pond in the state of super consciousness. He feels the wind on his face not only in his point of view but also of the wind. He sees himself as a part of boat, he finds himself revelling in every wave on the pond. He flies with every bird. And what of the fish? He is there on the pond. Knowing this fish will come to him like iron to a magnet. Because of that, his line is conscious will, not coarse thread. You can substitute money, followers,knowledge and whatever else you wish, for fish.
When the fishermen go home they feel differently. The ego-driven fisherman will be in a foul mood if he has not caught any or fewer fish, throwing his bag on the floor, kicking the chair and making his and everyone else's life miserable. If he has caught more fish than the others, he will boast about this to everyone he meets.
The second one will go home and sleep complacently, and the third one is at home whenever he is and will continue to enjoy the bliss of being equally intensely everywhere.
Life is too short to feel jealous, angry and miserable be an enlightened one and enjoy every moment as and when it come to you with conscious will...Life will be wonderful.

Apple, Pear and Blueberry Puree For Babies

Ingrediants:
1 small, sweet apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Method:
Remove any stems from the blueberries, then place all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Just cover with water and simmer gently for approximately 5 mins, until the fruits are tender. Drain (reserving the cooking water), then transfer the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Use the reserved cooking liquid to thin the puree, if necessary.

Why Blueberries Are So Good for Baby!

Unrelated to strawberries and raspberries - and related instead to the less allergenic cranberries and bilberries - blueberries are not subject to the usual 'berry baby food' rules!
Whilst medical professionals usually recommend waiting until at least 12 months before introducing other berries (strawberries in particular), blueberries are not as likely to cause allergic reactions and many pediatricians will suggest offering them to your baby at some point between 6 and 9 months of age.
Please remember, though, that a risk of allergy to blueberries DOES still exist - and you should watch your baby carefully once you have introduced them. Signs of an allergy to blueberries include
->congestion
->wheezing
->coughing
->fatigue
->itchy/swollen eyes
->swollen lips
->itchy rash
->hives
Blueberry facts
Blueberries are native to North America, where they are in season from May to October. They are also grown in a few other parts of the world, including Australia, South America and - more recently - the UK and Ireland!
Whilst truly fresh blueberries are unbeatable for taste and texture, they are also available individually quick frozen - possibly the only form available in some parts of the world. Frozen blueberries are acceptable for use in baby food as long as you can feel them moving freely in the bag - if they are all stuck together, then they have probably thawed and refrozen at some point. This will affect both their taste and nutritional quality.
Blueberries are also available canned, although sugar is often added, making them less desirable for use in your baby food recipes.

Blueberries are a 'superfruit'
In research carried out by the USDA/Tufts University, blueberries were named as the number one source of antioxidants of all fruits and vegetables!
The role of antioxidants in the human body is varied - helping prevent conditions such as peptic ulcers, cataracts, glaucoma, hemorrhoids, varicose veins - and serious diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
The anthocyanins in blueberries (which give them their distinctive colour) are believed to protect the brain and - in later life - limit the effects of conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease.
And that's not all - blueberries are also packed with manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K and fibre.
Fresh blueberries have a very mild laxative effect on the body, meaning that they can be very useful in preventing and relieving constipation. Dried blueberries, on the other hand, seem to have the opposite effect and are often recommended for firming up the stools after a bout of diarrhea.
Another interesting characteristic of blueberries is their ability to prevent urinary tract infections, in much the same way as cranberries do. If your child experiences frequent urinary tract infections, then including blueberries in his diet or offering blueberry juice will be a far more palatable and popular solution for him than offering cranberries!
PLEASE NOTE: Eating lots of blueberries can make your baby's poop look almost black in colour - so beware!