How This Short Story Changed my Thinking / Behaviour for the better

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Transformative Short Story

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I am so Hungry

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the pizza guy finally arrives

If you're in India, if you're Hungry AND if it's Wednesday.

Domino's is what you're looking for.

8pm

So I call up Domino's and order 2 large pizzas (well that effectively 1 pizza, as you're not paying for the other). On an average, it takes about 40 minutes but never exceeds an hour. Meh, I wouldn't be typing this down "a life-changing story" if it were average.

9 pm

Pizza not yet delivered. Not a call. Not a correspondence.

9.30 pm

An hour and a half. A Test of patience. I ring them up. Claiming it's Wednesday and a typical rush hour, they apologize, instill a fake will-be-there-in-half-an-hour hope and I give in. (Half an hour delay vs. A free Large pizza ?.. Half an hour delay)

10.15pm

I umm... fall asleep wake up at about 10.15. Realizing it was 45 minutes since I called them and more than 2 hours since I placed my order ..... I call 'em up again and am told that my pizza has left and is on its way. 2 mins later I get a call from the delivery guy (Ahhh.. Finally) who asks me if I could collect my order from IIT* (which is about 20 mins away) as the management guys messed up orders ....orplace a similar order the next morning. Frustrated, agitated and pissed beyond comprehension.... I blast at the guy harping on the " I shall not be victim to your inefficiency, GET ME MY ORDER NOW".

11.15pm 

By now, I was the only person in my home still awake in hope of that pizza.

I get a call from the delivery guy as he tries to locate my address in the labyrinth of dark lampless streets. Even before I guide him, I narrate my misery almost abusing him and his inefficient system. Decibel level: 120. 

11.25pm

I collect the order, refraining myself from abusing him anymore. Paid about Rs.600. The guy's apologetic but still has a comforting smile.

You've read this far. "So what's life-changing" you ask ?

11.30pm

*Doorbell*

Delivery Guy : (with an earnest smile) Sir, how is the Pizza ?

Me : Uh.. I haven't tried it yet. It's in the oven.

Delivery Guy : Sir, we're extremely sorry for the inconvenience. Here's the refund. (Hands me the cash I paid him.) Thank you for choosing Domino's Pizza

Well I was simple plain baffled. There was a myriad of a feelings... the joy of the pizza, the joy of the 1 pizza free and then the joy of both pizzas free. But what was killing me was the sorrow, the guilt of shouting and nearly abusing someone who was working overtime, just to make ends meet, just to make sure that his customers and not just his loved ones didn't sleep hungry.

I wanted to invite the guy in and share a slice of pizza or two with him or at least hug him.. somehow this 11th grader me couldn't gather the courage to do so.The very thought of how easily we disrespect and look down at people serving us almost made me cry.

Speeding and at times toying with safety, delivery boys put in so much, just so that we get that pizza in half-an-hour or at least ASAP. 

Is their life worth a meagre salary of about 10K ?

Yet we hold no regard.

Ever since. I've made a point to thank and smile at every waiter/delivery boy, even if the food is bad, because you can never really blame him for the food. Though tipping is beyond my means for now, I'd recommend you to do so.

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How To Remove Negative Energy from Your House And Get Blessed From Everywhere

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Drive Negative Energy from  Your House@.. With Lemon And Clove And Get Blessed  From Everywhere

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We all want our house to always be clean, it’s our place of rest, shelter, protection and where we can live in peace. Of course, we can’t have it dirty. Be it dirt from the ground, dust and trash, or dirty from negative energy.

There’s a simple way of getting rid of all the negative energy in our home with Lemons and cloves!!

We mustn’t forget that everything is energy, good or bad, and everything emits its own energy which can be transmitted to other people. We also can’t forget that there are people who can feel some kind of envy or resentment against us and that can attract negative energy. This way, we can start feeling depressed, anxious or upset; we can fill our own home with negative feelings and energies and here is the way to cleanse it with lemon and cloves!!

The first thing we need to do is open all the doors and windows and take a clove incense stick. Light it and spread its smoke throughout all of the rooms in the house. Finally, let it burn in the room we spend the most time in.

Now, take the lemons. We should have half the number of rooms (if our house has 4 rooms, including dining and lounge rooms, we take 2 lemons). Cut the lemons in half and stick several cloves into them, always more than 3 and an odd number of cloves. Put one in each room and wait.

The best thing is for, after 7 days, nothing to happen to the lemon. Maybe it dries and that means your house is cleaned. When it dries, take it far away from the house and repeat the process. There may be other situations which mean something is wrong:

• If the lemon turns a coffee color it’s because you’ve attracted a lot of negative energy.
• If the lemon turns green or goes moldy, it means somebody wants to make trouble or put a curse on you.
• If the lemon turns a coffee color as well as green or moldy, it means you already have a curse on you and it’s bringing a lot of negative energy.
• But if the lemon turns black it means you’re being affected by a curse put on you and a deep evil is troubling you.

The important thing is to have our house always clean for us to be able to feel protected, #safe, and at peace.

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How To Deal With People Not Listening At Work Place

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HOW TO DEAL WITH 

PEOPLE WHEN THEY STOP 

LISTENING AT WORK PLACE

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Since Communication is the essence of a long run relationship make sure it is a two way process at the work place.

Get to the point

In today's fast-paced world, everyone has targets and deadlines and is always in a rush. So instead of wasting time in pleasanteries and mindless banter, simply talk briefly to the point. People are much likely to take you and your word seriously if they feel you aren't meant to be taken for granted. Offer genuine suggestions, otherwise your word will be missed even if there is something urgent.

Be eccentric and vivacious

Is it your lacklustre approach to a problem or lack of energy in channelizing the employees in that you are being ignored?. The psychologists have proven that if you are enthusiastic in communicating, there is a remote chance your suggestions will be missed.

Strategy reversal

Stop telling, start asking and discussing ideas.Exchange a meaningful conversation maintaining a constant eye contact and nod your head to show your presence.

Understand the listener's aptitude and IQ

You have to explain/talk by keeping in mind the listener's aptitude and attitude.You ought to consider the language, speed and level of communication which the other person can comprehend.

Is it the right time?

Always ensure that you speak at the right time. Seek permission from from the listener if it is the rivht time to talk. There is no point explaining the concept if the other is too preoccupied to take your words.

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How Navratri / Durga Puja celebrated by Lord Rama and Pandavas

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Here's how Durga Puja was celebrated by Lord Rama and Pandava

We all have heard about various stories explaining the origin of Durga Puja and how its been observed since time known. But, never did we hear of its mention or celebration in famous Hindu mythological legends, like Ramayana and Mahabharat.

#You’ll be surprised to know that both legends have famous stories related to how Goddess Durga was invoked by legendary Kings of Ayodhya and Kurukshetra.

#Today, I bring to you a compilation of narratives from both the epics, where it is mentioned of Lord Rama and Pandavas, commemorating the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja.

#Durga Puja or Navratri is an integral part of the Hindu culture in India. Celebrated in between April to May and September to November throughout the country, the puja is considered to be most complex and difficult puja out of all Hindu ceremonies. It is a 9-day long affair in which the Goddess of Power ‘Maa Durga is worshipped in 9 different forms namely Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalatri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.

#It is said that worshipping Goddess Durga with full devotion brings success, luck, health and prosperity to one’s family.

# There are also several legends and stories associated with the puja. An interesting story associated with Navratri is of Kautsa, the young son of Devdatt. It is said that after completion of his studies he insisted on his guru Varatantu to accept ‘gurudakshina’. After lot of request, his guru finally asked for 14 crore gold coins, one crore for each of the 14 sciences he taught him. Kautsa then went to king Raghuraj, the ancestor of Rama who was known for his generosity, but just at that time he had emptied all him money bins on the Brahmins. So, Raghuraj went to Lord Indra and asked for some gold coins. Indra in return asked Kuber, the god of wealth to make rainfall of gold coins on ‘Shanu’ and ‘Apati’ trees around Raghuraja’s city of Ayodhya. So, Raghu was able to fulfil his promise to Kautsa. The remaining coins were lavishly dispersed to the people of Ayodhya city. As this event happened on the day of Vijaya Dashmi, it became a custom of this day to collect apati leaves and exchange it as auspicious gifts.

#The significance of Durga Puja has also been inscribed in the great Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’. It is said that Rama before going on a war with Raavan did chandi-puja and invoked the blessings of Durga so that he could become invincible. Durga then divulged the secret to Rama how he could kill Raavan. Appropriately, Rama killed Raavan on Vijaya Dashmi.

#Godess Durga is considered to be a united front for all divine forces against the evil and wickedness existing in the society. It is said that whenever the evil would upsurge on earth, the gods will unite to eliminate those forces and establish a kingdom of peace and prosperity. Likewise, when the terror of the buffalo headed Mahisasur took a toll on the life of poor and innocent devotees of the gods, the gods in heaven decided to create an all-powerful being to kill Mahisasur.

#As Mahisasur was destined to be killed by only a woman, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh created a beautiful woman with ten hands. All the other gods then furnished her with their powers and special weapons. She was then named Durga. She fought against Mahisasur for 9 days (Navratri) and finally killed him on the 10th day of Vijaya Dashmi.

#Another story of Navratri has been taken from the great epic Mahabharata. It is said that on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi, the Pandavas declared their true identity after spending their last year of exile in disguise. They brought down the weapons from the Shami tree which they had hung over there before entering the palace of King Virat. It is said that since then the exchange of Shami leaves on the Vijaya Dashmi day became symbol of good, will and victory.

#Note: It is considered auspicious to bring home the Shami Plant on the day of Vijaya Dashmi..

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Why should you be Shredding These Documents

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               Documents You Should 

                        Be Shredding

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Reducing paper load keeps your personal information risk-free and secure. Here's how

PAPER 

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HAS A way of pilling up.So it's best to get rid of documents that have outlived their use.It will help you stay safe from hackers,pilferes and house breakers.

BOARDING PASSES

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Shred them after you land. The boarding pass has your name,travel plans and a bar code that free websites can decipher. This code often reveals frequent flier numbers that hackers can use to log in to airline accounts to view upcoming travel plans and even cancel trips. Ditto for train boarding passes that have crucial personal information.

Receipts

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Shred all receipts including ATM receipts and free return labels you receive in the mail,along with envelopes with your name and address. Those from credit card purchases reveal the last digits of your card number and possibly your signature.Discarded ATM receipts are used for identity theft(yes, even in India)as well as account fraud.Part of your account number and debit card number are mentioned on the receipts along with your balance.Armed with these details,smart hackers use social engineering to manipulate you for confidential information.They also often pair this information with your social media posts(family members,hobbies,etc.)to piece together your identity and commit account fraud.Don't leave behind receipts on a restaurant table or even in the dust bin shred them completely.

XEROX COPIES AND EXPIRED AUTOMBILE AND PROPERTY INSURANCE PAPERS

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Expired paperwork is irrelevant shred them for security reasons.Xerox copies of documents,such as Aadhar card, Pan card, passport,bank statement and so on,which you keep for protocol work,deserve the same fate.Keep a record when you share documents.For instance,scribble 'rent verification'on the particular document if you are handing them to an official for routine checking.Discard Xerox Copies.

Pet Medical Papers

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Keep records of major events and shred the rest. Papers from a vet visit and apps show a pet's name and password options/choices.So tear away any document that gives away your pet's name. Remember pet lovers who post pictures of their furry friends on social media are offering strong clues to hackers.

Digitize bills and notes

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Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo in her best seller The Life -changing Magic of Tidying Up.The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing says that the key to a clutter free home is discarding papers as soon as you don't need them.A good idea is to digitize useful information carefully and do away with the rest.

Declutter 

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By selling old magazines and newspapers.Donate Magazines to a local library or even to publishing,media houses a ,local Kabadiwala's and NGO's.Office notes,such as minutes of meetings or sundry research from old jobs,should go into the trash.Just make sure you check these notes before shredding,as they may have phone numbers scribbled on them.Grocery bills and receipts also tend to pile up.As do letters and cards of sentimental value.Reread and recheck these keep your favourites and trash the rest.Do this regularly to avoid clutter Carefully check all your old pictures as well.Make sure you shred any that you would not want shared.

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