MESSAGE - STORIES
The lesson from the story of a father, son, and a sparrow was THIS:
A. Right Vision
B Gratitude
C Impatience
D. Forgiveness
What is B
THIS is the main lesson which one should learn and apply from the story titled "Don't waste time: Gopal Krishna Yachendra- Venkatgiri Royal Family".
What is Respect your parents or Always talk to your parents with respect
Clue-Swami told GK -Don't waste my time
The story of Geetha Ram auntie's experience at the Broadway show THESE characteristics of Sai Baba
100 points each for the first two answers; 200 bonus points for each extra answer
Omniscience- He knows everything to the finest details - timing of Ms. Ram using bathroom, that
Omnipotent - He can heal the disease
He answers prayers at the right time
He is the one who receives the prayer - Does not matter who you pray
Time waste is _ _ _ _ waste as Life is made of _ _ _ _
Life
Time
"Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves"- Lord Chesterfield
Give two specific Dos and Don'ts you need to do to comply with the above-mentioned advice.
What is:
1.
In the story of a father, son, and a sparrow, the son did not do THIS:
A. Right Action B. Right Speech C. Irritable unthoughtful reaction D. Act of Love and Gratitude
1. A & B
2. B & C
3. C & D
4. A, B, and D
Finish the story - "Here is the young man, whom I will call a good boy? Do you know why? Yesterday, he was standing on the outer fringe when I was moving among thousand and I shook my little finger at him.
This morning, I went to the same place, he was there but his sideburns were removed. He knew what Baba disapproved and removed.
Sideburns is a side issue, there are other more serious misdemeanors that I do not encourage. Remove all of them,
Lack of proper management of time cannot cause THESE:(choose all applicable - no points if you miss even one)
1. Insomnia- lack of sleep 2. Happiness 3. lack of motivation 3. Not enjoying the work 4. perfect work product 5. peace
What are: 2, 4, 5
Time Management means: 1. Making the best use of time 2. Ensuring that the right amount of time is allocated for all tasks based on importance and urgency. 3. Finish all non-urgent,non-important tasks first so important tasks can be done peacefully. 4. Do your best to do all important assignments a day before the due date because the best results are obtained while working under pressure
1 & 2
Time is God. Therefore, you should not waste time. Fill your time with good actions. Sanctify the time by good thoughts, words or actions. Swami
Give specific examples, Dos and Don'ts that a school student can do in compliance with the advice above.
What are: 1. Do not look at a cell phone or other devices while studying/ Put it away or turn off notifications 2. Find ways to use free moments - 1. on the way to and from school -chant Gayatri 2. while waiting for the food to be served- express love for mother or sibling and say sweet words of Love and gratitude 3. in free moments in the classroom, pray for all students to succeed
A. In the story of Narad and a Farmer, Lord Vishnu asked Narad to visit the specific farmer and praised the farmer as a good devotee for THIS reason
B. Lord Vishnu asked Narada to carry a Pot filled with water and go around the course without spilling a drop for THIS reason.
A. To teach a lesson to Narad to lose the ego.
B. What is: To make him realize that the farmer is better who is praying three times a day while performing his duties with concentration
True or false - Explain your answers
1. Multitasking is the best way to achieve more and the best results.
2. Cell phone notifications are the best to get reminders to check the messages, especially when you are busy and have to meet deadlines.
3. Some people have more time than others because some people do keep saying that they do not have time.
1. False
2. False
3. False
If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I would spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln
Explain your interpretation of this metaphor - give examples of activities comparable to sharpening the saw
What is - Time spent in self-improvement activities which improve the skills is important and urgent. Reference Time management - set aside time for the activities of self- improvement
Give examples of three specific things of the task which are important but not urgent
Hint: Self-improvement - Body, mind and spirit
What are:
Prayers/meditation/ bonding with family by spending quality family time, express love for family
building vocabulary by extra reading or by taking a course
Exercise - workout
playing games that boost brain power- memory, improve logical and analytical skills or computer skills
Explain what Time Management has anything to do with:
Duty
Discipline
Discrimination
Duty - You fail in performing your duties (right activity) if you do not manage time. Duty for you as a son is expressing love and gratitude to parents by actions of using sweet, respectful words and helping them Duty as a student is to study diligently and try your best- put in efforts
Discipline is required to manage time and do tasks on time and with efficiency, have a routine- timetable
Discrimination is required to distinguish and say no to tempting time-wasting activities, Control time spent on time-wasting tasks