We have one infallible guide and only one :the universal spirit

which inspires each and all of us ,implanting in every individual a

yearing for what ought to be - the same spirit which causes the

tree to aspire towards the sun ,which causes the flower to shed

its seeds in autumn and which impels us instinctively to draw

closer together

Leo Tolstoy

ما یک و فقط یک راهنمای خطاناپذیر داریم و آن

روح عالم است که به یکایک ما الهام می بخشد و در

هر فرد نهال شوق به انچه باید باشد را می نشاند

همان روحـی که باعث می شود که درخـــــــت به

خورشید اشتیاق یابد و گل به هنگام خزان بذرهای

خود بیفشاند و ما را به طور غریزی وا می دارد

که به هم نزدیک شویم

لئو تولستوی

As Tiny Eyes

That Can’t See  Big World

I Am Sad

My Heart SHOOK

As

World Shaking In CHINA

Shabnam Shirvani

برای چشمان ریزی که

دنیای فراخ  را

دیگر نمی توانند

ببینند

غمگینم

زلزله چین

دل مرا

هم لرزاند

شبنم شیروانی

Don't muddy the water

Please

down to earth

This gulf is Persian Gulf

forever

no

 arabian gulf

shabnam

آب را گل نکنید

 لطفا

از خواب و خیال برخیزید

(به عالم واقعیت بازگردید)

این خلیج

برای همیشه

خلیج فارس است

نه خلیج عرب

شبنم

1. 
   A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present seven wonders of the world. There were some disagreements, but the following received the most votes:
   
   1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. 2. Taj Mahal
   3. Grand Canyon
   4. Panama Canal
3. 5. Empire State Building
   6. St. Peter's Basilica
   7. China's Great Wall While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet, so she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.
   
   The girl replied "Yes, a little, I couldn't quite make up my mind because there are so many."
   
   The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have and maybe i can help."
   
   The girl hesitated, then read "I think the seven wonders of the world are: 1. To see
   2. To hear
   3. To touch
   4. To taste
   5. To feel
   6. To laugh
   7. To love.

You are like a

Dumb sense for me

That every day and every moment

It is going to become

Deeper and deeper than past

I don’t know!

I must celebrate its

Or that sit down

Weeping and crying

Like spring’s clouds

?Is this love

Or imagination

I don’t know

Everything that is

It is going to be finished

Expensive for me

To price of my administering

Perhaps

As I’m virgin

It has seen

Very hard and difficult

Surly you understand

What I’m saying

As to this sense

Has come once near you

And if

It become repeat for you

You don’t pay attention its

Just as now

What ever I become more eager to you

Instead of you are doing numeric lines your writing

Lower and lower till frontier of chat

Same low and transient speech

Only difference between me and you

Is this that

You like to come near

And I love durability

.

.

.

If a day stand your front

I will seem like a born dumb

Shabnam

تابستان ۸۶

The truth is cruel but it can be loved and

it makes free those who have loved it

George Santayana

حقیقت بیرحم است اما می توان به او عشق ورزید و

کسانی را که به او عشق ورزیده اند آزاد می سازد

جورج سانتا یانا

Blame not before thou hast examind the truth

understand first and then rebuke

solomon

پیش از آنکه از حقیقت حال جویا شوی کسی را سرزنش مکن

نخست فهم کن و سپس سرزنش

سلیمان نبی

Jesus did not come to explain suffering but in order to fill

it with his presence

Paul Claudel

عیسی نیامد که رنج را ایضاح و تبیین کند  بلکه آمد تا با حضور خود آنرا از میان بردارد.

پل کلودل(دیپلمات شاعر و نمایشنامه نویس فرانسوی۱۹۵۵-۱۸۶۸ )

Even while we speak ,Time,the churl,Will have

been running.Snatch the sleeve of today and

trust as little as you may to tommorrow

Seize the day

Horace

حتی در ان حال که سخن می گوئیم

 زمان این موجود تندخو در گذر است

 به آستین امروز چنگ زن

 و به فردا تا می توانی اعتماد مکن

 امروز را غنیمت دان

هوراس

شاعر و طنز نویس رومی( ۸ق.م-۶۵ق.م)

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing

Edmund Burk

برای پیروزی بدی کافی است که نیکان کاری نکنند

ادموند برک

      An emperor in an ancient Far East country was growing old and knew it was time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or his children, he decided to do something different. He called young people in the kingdom together one day. He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next emperor. I have decided to choose one of you."

        The children were shocked, but the emperor continued. "I am going to give each one of you a seed today - one very special seed. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from this one seed. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next emperor."

        One boy, named Ling, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his mother the story. She helped him get a pot and planting soil, and he planted the seed and watered it,  carefully. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other youths began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow.

        Ling kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by. Still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Ling didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.

        Six months went by--still nothing in Ling's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Ling didn't say anything to his friends, however. He just kept waiting for his seed to grow.

        A year finally went by and all the youths of the kingdom brought their plants to the emperor for inspection. Ling told his mother that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But his mother asked him to be honest about what happened. Ling felt sick to his stomach, but he knew his mother was right. He took his empty pot to the palace. When Ling arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other youths. They were beautiful--in all shapes and sizes. Ling put his empty pot on the floor and many of the other  children laughed at him. A few felt sorry for him and just said, "Hey, nice try."

        When the emperor arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted the young people. Ling just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees, and flowers you have grown," said the emperor. "Today one of you will be appointed the next emperor!"

        All of a sudden, the emperor spotted Ling at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered his guards to bring him to the front. Ling was terrified. He thought, "The emperor knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me killed!"  When Ling got to the front, the Emperor asked his name. "My name is Ling," he replied. All the kids were laughing and making fun of him.

        The emperor asked everyone to quiet down. He looked at Ling, and then announced to the crowd, "Behold your new emperor! His name is Ling!" Ling couldn't believe it. Ling couldn't even grow his seed. How could he be the new emperor?

        Then the emperor said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone here a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds that would not grow. All of you, except Ling, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Ling was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new emperor!"

collector shabnam

        When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being. When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you, woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate. I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you.

        Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity. From one bone I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man's life. I chose the rib, which protects his heart and lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do.

        Around this one bone I shaped you. I modeled you. I created you perfectly and beautifully. Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile. You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart.

        Support man as the rib cage supports the body. You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him. You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side. You are my perfect angel. You are my beautiful little girl. You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and my eyes fill when I see the virtue in your heart. Your eyes -- don't change them. Your lips -- how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose so perfect in form, your hands so gentle to touch.

        I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep; I've held your heart close to mine. Of all that lives and breathes, you are the most like me.

        Adam walked with me in the cool of the day and yet he was lonely. He could not see me or touch me. He could only feel me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with me, I fashioned in you: my holiness, my strength, my purity, my love, my protection and support.

        You are special because you are the extension of me. Man represents my image -- woman, my emotions. Together, you represent the totality of God.

        So man -- "treat woman well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile". In hurting her, you hurt me. What you do to her, you do to me. In crushing her, you only damage your own heart, the heart of your Almighty and the heart of her Almighty. Woman, support man. In humility, show him the power of emotion I have given you. In gentle quietness show your strength. In love, show him that you are the rib that protects his inner self.

This is without a doubt one of the nicest good luck forwards I have received. Hope it works for you -- and me!
You have 6 minutes

There's some mighty fine advice in these words, even if you're not superstitious. This has been sent To you for good luck from the Anthony Robbins organization. . It has been sent around the world ten times so Far.

Do not keep this message.

This must leave your hands in 6 MINUTES. Otherwise you will get a very unpleasant surprise. This is true, even if you are not superstitious, agnostic, or otherwise faith impaired.

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don 't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.

FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.

SIX.. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don 't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say "God bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson .

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don 't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.

Now, here's the FUN part!
Send this to at least 5 people and your life will improve. 1-4 people: Your life will improve slightly.
5-9 people: Your life will improve to your liking.
9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in the next 3 weeks
15 and above: Your life will improve drastically and everything you ever dreamed of will begin to take shape.

A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.

C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.

D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.

E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.

F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.

H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.

I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.

J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.

M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.

N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.

O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.

S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.

W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.

X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.

Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.

Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.

kerry

Thoughts of the men

When we are born, our mothers get the compliments and the flowers.
When we are married, our brides get the presents and the publicity.
When we die, our widows get the life insurance.
What do women want to be liberated from?

writer:SAMI,PAKISTAN

FROM MY FRIEND SAMI,PAKISTAN

A Man was walking down a street when he heard a voice from behind, "If
you take one more step, a brick will fall down on your head and kill you."
The man stopped and a big brick fell right in front of him. The man was astonished.
He went on, and after a while he was going to cross the road. Once again
the voice shouted, "Stop! Stand still! If you take one more step a car will
run over you, and you will die." The man did as he was instructed, just as
a car came careening around the corner, barely missing him.
The man asked. "Who are you?"
"I am your guardian angel," the voice answered.
"Oh, yeah?" the man asked "And where the hell were you when I got
married?"

"Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them."--Samuel Butler

There was a blind girl who hated herself just because she's blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He's always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend. One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she saw everything, including her boyfriend. Her boyfriend asked her, "now that you can see the world, will you marry me?" The girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend is blind too, and refused to marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to her saying. "Just take care of my eyes dear." This is how human brain changes when the status changed. Only few remember what life was before