5 Simple Truths

• Always be early or on-time no matter what! I've had to learn this the hard way, and i really wish someone would have been there to teach me the importance of this simple little trick. Try it out for 30 days and watch how your life improves and how much happier people will be with you. 

• When you make a commitment to be somewhere, keep it! I know way too many flakes in my life, people who make a bunch of plans and then when something else better comes along they get up and cancel on you. I know it's not always easy to commit, but when you do it really means a lot if you keep that commitment. People hate flakes, and it won't get you too far in life. 

• Life ain't always easy. We all fall down and occasionally feel like the world around us is crashing down. I've experienced this first hand many many times. All i can say about this one is to never give up hope. As long as you have hope, you have a reason to live. Keep pushing through the hard times and just remember that even though we all fall down, the successful ones are the ones who learn to get back up right away and keep going.

• Dress for success and keep up your hygiene. This one is pretty much self explanatory. If you are always the best dressed in the room, your chances for success are much higher. Just remember its always better to show up to an event overdressed than underdressed. As far as hygiene goes, take more showers, cut your hair, brush your teeth, clip your nails, etc....

• Always give 110% no matter what the task at hand. Not only will this teach you humility and the importance of hardwork, but you will also reap all the benefits of the hardwork you put in. A hardworker in today's society is pretty valuable and i am sure would be quickly picked up by any company.

Advice for the Young at Heart

Health:
Drink plenty of water.                                                                        
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
Live with the 3 E’s - Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
Play more games.
Read more books than you did in 2011.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
Sleep for 7 hours.
Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:
Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
Don’t over do. Keep your limits.
Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.
Dream more while you are awake.
Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
Smile and laugh more.
You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:
Call your family often.
Each day give something good to others.
Forgive everyone for everything.
Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
Do the right thing!
Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
The best is yet to come.
Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Corruption

A couple days ago while meditating at the neighborhood train-tracks, a biker asked me if I was alright. He asked me genuinely and from the bottom of his heart. Usually there are about 30-35 people who pass by while I meditate there. This biker was the only one who acknowledged my presence that day. If only the world was filled with more people like this man who genuinely cared for the well-being of a stranger. Thats the world I want to live in. A world where we are embodied as one and our only goal is to promote the well being of others. When that finally happens, Wake me up. Because until then I am just existing in reality and going through the motions.

On second thought; why would any of that matter?
We live in a society that is corrupt. We are led by a government that has a little too much power. And we are brainwashed by the media that constantly spits out lies. There is no longer any chivalry, and there is no longer any respect. We would rather eat steroid injected processed hamburgers than a home cooked meal all for the sake of convenience. We sleep in till noon and we always complain about how there's never enough time. All of that, and the fact that we are still on the pursuit of happiness.
Now tell me, why would any of that matter?

I am not proposing that we start over from scratch and I am not saying that we should put on a mask. We just need to learn how to enjoy the simpler things in life. Rather than taking some swigs out of a flask. And while we are at it, we should open doors for each other too. I know it's not a big change, but hopefully it will be the start of something new.

Creativity at it's finest

Creativity is a trait that we all desire. Believe it or not, we all have the ability to be creative. Some of us have just been trained more than others in this area, but it is comforting to know that this trait can be improved if just a little effort is put into it. Whether you are a graphic designer or a determined business man, we all need to be able to tap in to our creative side from time to time. Here is a list of some actions which will help stimulate creativity for those crazy brainstorming sessions.

Actions to Stimulate Creativity

• Listen to music
• Change locations
• Tell yourself that YOU are creative
• Ask What if?
• Push your limits
• Try combining things
• Cross train your brain
• Eat some food
• Bounce ideas off others
• Change something
• Add 5 more ideas
• Stretch
• Find out more ( do some research)
• Break assumptions
• Always remember that NO idea is a bad idea when it comes to brainstorming

Early Riser?

Guide to Waking up Early in the Morning

I have searched all over the internet and collected a few of the best tips for waking up early for your enjoyment.  Turns out, waking up early isn't such a bad thing after all. In fact, it has been proven to be very beneficial to your health and also will help you squeeze a few extra hours out of your busy day.

Dont Hit Snooze

Take a loud enough alarm clock and put it away from your bed so you would have to stand up and take a few steps to the alarm to turn it off. Do not ever hit SNOOZE- those extra 5 or 10 minutes will not help you much and very likely you will end up being late for work or school.

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           Know your Priorities

Stop watching TV, playing computer games or browsing the interwebs at least 2 hours before you go to sleep. Use this time to do some relaxing stuff- go for a walk outside (take the dog with you), read a book, plan your next day, pretty much anything that will help you unwind and relax. Open windows to refresh the air in your room before going to sleep- fresh air improves the quality of your sleep. 

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Drink a glass of water

A cool glass of water on an empty stomach actually has a lot of health benefits as well as helping to wake you up. The water will kick start your metabolism and will cause you to wake up faster and feel more alert.  


Exercise
When you are groggy in the morning, a nice run in the fresh air can wake you up fast. However, the interesting thing is that when you exercise in the morning you will actually have more energy the NEXT day. The more you exercise the more energy you will have as you become fitter and healthier.


Breathe Deeply
The first thing you should do in the morning is take in some deep breaths and concentrate on waking up. Imagine breathing in a bright white light that makes your body feel happy and light.


Get up straight away
One of the best things you can do to wake up early and feel alert and fresh is to get up straight  away. As soon as your alarm goes off you should get up without snoozing it over and  over again.


Smile
Finally, the first thing you should do when you hear your alarm clock buzz is.... Smile! It's a new day, new adventures, new experiences, new friends, new opportunities! This all is well worth waking up earlier, isn't it? 

A New Beginning

Life is known to be the reason why living things exist here on Earth. Life is full of ups and downs which makes our adventure interesting. Through the rollercoaster of life, we learn to be strong, face difficulties in life, and to appreciate what this world has to offer us. Without a doubt, life is one of the greatest blessings we could ever acquire from God Almighty. However, the road to success in life is full of struggles. These struggles help to mold our personality. Within these struggles, our ability to overcome problems is tested. Furthermore, these struggles enable us to discover how strong we are to face these dilemmas. No man is an island in this world. Someone is meant to help us to go through the struggles of life. Through the liberty given to us, Sparolife is intended to inspire people to reach for their goals and overcome their problems in life. If there are any concerns or suggestions, you could reach us at d.android.bloggers@gmail.com and (978) 50D-ROID/(978) 503-7643.