Vanakam and Namaskaram to All Great Atma,
Bless You, Love you, Serve You and Forgive You.
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2 Free talks on Saturday 22 Oct and Sunday 23 Oct
1. Health Talk
There will be a 2 hours joint talk by Dr. Saunthari Somasundaram & Dr. Peter Nai on :-
DATE : 22nd October 2011 (Saturday)
TIME : 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm
TOPIC : Breast Cancer - Preventive Aspects & Alternative Non Toxic Treatment for Cancer
VENUE : Uptrend Network Sdn. Bhd., Jaya One.
NOTE : Enclosed brochure & Location Map
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR
People challenged with cancer and their family members, alternative
practitioners, medical professionals and anyone who wants to have a
greater awareness of health issues.
Since admission is free and seats are limited, kindly reserve your seat(s) by :-
1. SMS your name and email address to 017 – 881 2287.
2. Send an email to ucansurvive@gmail.com with your name and handphone number.
We would greatly appreciate if you could help to forward this mail to
your friends or those who will benefit from this talk. Thanks.
Looking forward to seeing you there.....
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Regards
Agkillah Maniam
Events Committee
Cansurvive Malaysia Centre Berhad
Tel : 017 - 881 2287
Website : www.cansurvive.org.my
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2, Spiritual Talk
We Are kindly inviting you and your family for Spritual Discourse By Jegathguru Mahan Maharishi Paranjothiar about "Way to Win". Hope you guys will attend this free talk and get blessed by Gurumahan.
Time : 9.30am to 1pm
Date : 23/10/2011
Venue : Mines 2 Shopping Centre,Mines Resort City,Seri Kembangan,Selangor.
Contact: M.A.Raman (016 625 5884).
Vasu (012 252 3649).
Raj (012 297 5138).
Santhosam!!
Thevan
Universal Peace Sanctuary Seremban.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
How to Speak like a Leader
The 10 Commandments of Communication
How to speak like a leader.
By Michael Landrum, ATMB
Listen generously. Emerson said: “First seek to understand, then to be understood.” How do you listen to an audience? Do your research. Find out who they are, what they need and want, and what they expect from you. When you step to the lectern, pause and listen. Are they ready to hear you? During your speech, keep listening. Pay attention to them. Are they leaning forward, backward or on each other? Be willing to depart from your prepared remarks to recover your rapport with them. Ask questions. Even something as simple as “Is that clear?” can reestablish contact.
Say what you mean and mean what you say. Aren’t these two phrases the same? No indeed: “Say what you mean” is about telling the truth, “Mean what you say” is about making a commitment, keeping your promise, honoring your word. Have something meaningful to say. Step to the lectern with the intention of making a difference to your audience.
Use the fewest words with the fewest syllables. I run afoul of this one all the time. It’s the main reason I rewrite so often, looking for big, two-dollar words I can swap for a single 10-cent syllable. Delete therefore, insert so. That’s real economy in writing. Remember that the basic unit of communication is not the word but the idea.
Align with your audience. We may consider it our task to speak to the audience, but it is sometimes more important to speak for them. Express those thoughts and feelings that you share with them. Even if you think they are wrong and you are the advocate of sweeping change, you must first understand and articulate their feelings. Great leaders know that leadership begins with the pronoun we.
Be specific. Use stories, anecdotes, parables and examples rather than generalities and abstractions. This is a tough one for some people. They love to wander through a topic in the abstract, scattering generalities as they go. The great teachers and speakers pepper their talks with vivid, detailed examples. “He seemed upset as he left” is general. “He blew his nose, kicked the dog and slammed the door” is specific.
Suit the action to the word, the word to the action. Don’t say “I’m glad to be here” while looking at your wristwatch. Be aware of your non-verbal communication. Your gestures, posture, facial expressions, energy, tone of voice, and a thousand other tiny, unuttered elements actually carry the true and specific meaning of your communication. We can understand the words “I love you” well enough. But their true importance, their actual meaning, is all wrapped up in how they are spoken, and by whom.
Structure your speech. One valuable way to make your talk memorable is to speak to a structure and make your listeners aware of it. Share with them the form of your thoughts as well as the content and they will be able to follow more complex ideas. It will be easier for you to remember, too. People appreciate the scenery more with a glance at the road map every now and then.
Speak to be understood. Have the courtesy to develop your voice so that all may hear you. You groom your appearance, so why not cultivate your voice? With a little effort it can be strong, crisp, clear and various in texture, color and range. It’s sad when speakers expend their energy to create a vivid, well-constructed talk and then whisper, mutter or mumble.
Speak for the benefit of others. Serve your audience well by keeping their interests foremost in your mind. This is the golden rule of speaking. As an audience member you can easily tell when a speaker is self-serving. Nothing communicates more clearly than intention.
Speak from your highest self. The highest self is where hope resides. To lead effectively requires a courageous, positive, optimistic view. As any astronaut will tell you, if you get high enough you will be in perpetual sunshine. There must be a caveat attached to this rule, however: Beware of elevating yourself with a high horse. Be humble. Having an opinion is a meager accomplishment. On most occasions a modest demeanor improves communication.
Michael Landrum, ATMB, is a speaker, coach and writer in New York.
Reference : www.toastmasters.org
How to speak like a leader.
By Michael Landrum, ATMB
Listen generously. Emerson said: “First seek to understand, then to be understood.” How do you listen to an audience? Do your research. Find out who they are, what they need and want, and what they expect from you. When you step to the lectern, pause and listen. Are they ready to hear you? During your speech, keep listening. Pay attention to them. Are they leaning forward, backward or on each other? Be willing to depart from your prepared remarks to recover your rapport with them. Ask questions. Even something as simple as “Is that clear?” can reestablish contact.
Say what you mean and mean what you say. Aren’t these two phrases the same? No indeed: “Say what you mean” is about telling the truth, “Mean what you say” is about making a commitment, keeping your promise, honoring your word. Have something meaningful to say. Step to the lectern with the intention of making a difference to your audience.
Use the fewest words with the fewest syllables. I run afoul of this one all the time. It’s the main reason I rewrite so often, looking for big, two-dollar words I can swap for a single 10-cent syllable. Delete therefore, insert so. That’s real economy in writing. Remember that the basic unit of communication is not the word but the idea.
Align with your audience. We may consider it our task to speak to the audience, but it is sometimes more important to speak for them. Express those thoughts and feelings that you share with them. Even if you think they are wrong and you are the advocate of sweeping change, you must first understand and articulate their feelings. Great leaders know that leadership begins with the pronoun we.
Be specific. Use stories, anecdotes, parables and examples rather than generalities and abstractions. This is a tough one for some people. They love to wander through a topic in the abstract, scattering generalities as they go. The great teachers and speakers pepper their talks with vivid, detailed examples. “He seemed upset as he left” is general. “He blew his nose, kicked the dog and slammed the door” is specific.
Suit the action to the word, the word to the action. Don’t say “I’m glad to be here” while looking at your wristwatch. Be aware of your non-verbal communication. Your gestures, posture, facial expressions, energy, tone of voice, and a thousand other tiny, unuttered elements actually carry the true and specific meaning of your communication. We can understand the words “I love you” well enough. But their true importance, their actual meaning, is all wrapped up in how they are spoken, and by whom.
Structure your speech. One valuable way to make your talk memorable is to speak to a structure and make your listeners aware of it. Share with them the form of your thoughts as well as the content and they will be able to follow more complex ideas. It will be easier for you to remember, too. People appreciate the scenery more with a glance at the road map every now and then.
Speak to be understood. Have the courtesy to develop your voice so that all may hear you. You groom your appearance, so why not cultivate your voice? With a little effort it can be strong, crisp, clear and various in texture, color and range. It’s sad when speakers expend their energy to create a vivid, well-constructed talk and then whisper, mutter or mumble.
Speak for the benefit of others. Serve your audience well by keeping their interests foremost in your mind. This is the golden rule of speaking. As an audience member you can easily tell when a speaker is self-serving. Nothing communicates more clearly than intention.
Speak from your highest self. The highest self is where hope resides. To lead effectively requires a courageous, positive, optimistic view. As any astronaut will tell you, if you get high enough you will be in perpetual sunshine. There must be a caveat attached to this rule, however: Beware of elevating yourself with a high horse. Be humble. Having an opinion is a meager accomplishment. On most occasions a modest demeanor improves communication.
Michael Landrum, ATMB, is a speaker, coach and writer in New York.
Reference : www.toastmasters.org
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Thevaram Book Launch in Singapore on 28 October,2011
Vanakam and Namaskaram to all Divine and Pure Atma,
Billions of blessings and Love to all of you.
A program in Singapore , not to miss. All are encourage to attend especially those who are in Singapore and Johor.
The Book Thevaram”
Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the book "Thevaram" will be officially launched this Friday, 28 October 2011 at the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple Kalamandapam.
This book produced by the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, was written under the careful supervision of Maravanpulavu, K Sachithananthan and has been carefully tailored to the needs of the Singapore Tamil Youth, bearing in mind that most of our students study Tamil as a Second Language.
It is a bilingual book with word for word meaning in both Tamil and English as well as the meaning of each individual Thevaram.
Ambassador, K Kesavapany, Director Institute of South East Asian Studies is the Guest of Honour for the occasion.
Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, (SSVT) is committed to propagate the Thirumurais, as such this book is being sold at a nominal fee of S$10/- per copy.
Please treat this as a personal invitation and attend the function.
Please disseminate this information to all your friends and encourage them to participate in this very special event.
Billions of blessings and Love to all of you.
A program in Singapore , not to miss. All are encourage to attend especially those who are in Singapore and Johor.
The Book Thevaram”
Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the book "Thevaram" will be officially launched this Friday, 28 October 2011 at the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple Kalamandapam.
This book produced by the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, was written under the careful supervision of Maravanpulavu, K Sachithananthan and has been carefully tailored to the needs of the Singapore Tamil Youth, bearing in mind that most of our students study Tamil as a Second Language.
It is a bilingual book with word for word meaning in both Tamil and English as well as the meaning of each individual Thevaram.
Ambassador, K Kesavapany, Director Institute of South East Asian Studies is the Guest of Honour for the occasion.
Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, (SSVT) is committed to propagate the Thirumurais, as such this book is being sold at a nominal fee of S$10/- per copy.
Please treat this as a personal invitation and attend the function.
Please disseminate this information to all your friends and encourage them to participate in this very special event.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Iraivan Temple , Kauai Aadheenam , Kapaa , USA
The only temple in this century build with 100% pure white granite.
www.iraivan.org.
Om Shanti.
www.iraivan.org.
Om Shanti.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Power of Forgiveness
March_04_1999
Given By: Gurudeva
One of the most difficult accomplishments for most humans is to forgive. It is so easy to hold resentment. It is so easy to take offense. It is almost habitual, it is almost a habit.
When we take offense, when we hold against other people things that we think that they didn't have the heart to do but they did do, all we are doing is burdening ourselves. When we breathe and lift our energies into our heart chakra, we begin to feel more mellowed and more understanding about what happened, why it happened. We don't even have to know why because it is our own karma. Whatever is done to us, we did to somebody else.
Forgiveness takes humility. Humility is not a weakness. Humility is a power. It takes great strength to be humble and even greater strength to remain humble because by being humble, we go within ourselves. By being proud, arrogant and self-centered, we go inside other people. That is where we get into trouble.
So, forgiveness is an art. It is a yoga. Better still , it is samayama. It is a Raja yoga, a lifting up of instinctive energies into the heart chakra until we become mellow and humble. Then we can say in our heart, "I forgive" and by doing so release the burden of remembering everything we hate and everything we dislike, all of our resentments and all of our criticisms to those around us, especially our loved ones. Many people are closer to people they are working with in offices and hospitals than they are to their own family.
Forgiveness softens the heart, I've heard that. But, reverse that. Soften your heart, then we are able to forgive.
Given By: Gurudeva
One of the most difficult accomplishments for most humans is to forgive. It is so easy to hold resentment. It is so easy to take offense. It is almost habitual, it is almost a habit.
When we take offense, when we hold against other people things that we think that they didn't have the heart to do but they did do, all we are doing is burdening ourselves. When we breathe and lift our energies into our heart chakra, we begin to feel more mellowed and more understanding about what happened, why it happened. We don't even have to know why because it is our own karma. Whatever is done to us, we did to somebody else.
Forgiveness takes humility. Humility is not a weakness. Humility is a power. It takes great strength to be humble and even greater strength to remain humble because by being humble, we go within ourselves. By being proud, arrogant and self-centered, we go inside other people. That is where we get into trouble.
So, forgiveness is an art. It is a yoga. Better still , it is samayama. It is a Raja yoga, a lifting up of instinctive energies into the heart chakra until we become mellow and humble. Then we can say in our heart, "I forgive" and by doing so release the burden of remembering everything we hate and everything we dislike, all of our resentments and all of our criticisms to those around us, especially our loved ones. Many people are closer to people they are working with in offices and hospitals than they are to their own family.
Forgiveness softens the heart, I've heard that. But, reverse that. Soften your heart, then we are able to forgive.
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