Way back in the 1830s, the world found itself in the predicament of having more technology than techies - if you can believe that.  The new industrial revolutionaries had underestimated the number of trained hands they would need to maintain, repair and manage the new “toys” of industry.

Living in the present moment is a concept many people pay lip service to. But few of us actually engage this principle in our daily walk. Admit it: You spend almost all of your waking minutes absorbed in thoughts of the past or future.

Motivation is what keeps the world going. If there was no motivation we would still be in the Stone Age. In fact those people in the Stone Age had enough motivation to cut stones and make weapons out of it.

I lost my water bottle. Change was bound to happen after that.

So you are stressed out due to work load, relationship management or any other thing that may be a hindrance in your desire to live a stress free life. Believe it or not, we all suffer from constant thoughts, continuous struggle with our inner self and no wonder it sometimes becomes a dream to live a calm stress free life.

In the animal kingdom, the alpha male is the head of the pack, herd, or pride, depending on the species. In the world of humans, the alpha males are those 'jocks' students worshipped in high school, the so-called intellectuals in college, and the rich and successful in business.

There are certain types of education system in the world that emphasize more on reading and gathering knowledge. Children are taught to remember facts and figures, but sadly not creative thinking.

There will always be people who seem to have the ‘gift of the gab’- they can talk their way into any job, out of any awkward situation and make others laugh.

This collection of beautiful quotes that will inspire you to discover and embrace the joy of giving is excerpted from ONE, a book by Masami Sato. The quotes in this edition include topics that are profoundly related to our lives, such as the mystery of life, giving, receiving, joy, charity, rich-poor separation, and making a difference.

What are some fun ways to relieve stress? When most of us think of working on our stress level, our minds conjure up images of sitting in the lotus pose, meditating for hours on end, or taking up activities such as Tai Chi.