Blue Ocean

Standing on the white sandy shore my gaze stretches to infinity
It’s amazing to watch the gentle waves, listening to their lullaby
As I peer at the skyline merging far and deep seems it is endless
I envy upon the Sun rising and setting in tranquility majestically!

As the gentle waves caress my feet and tickles the sand underneath
I feel as if I am gliding in a wave of gentleness smoothly, happily
It’s wonderful to feel the cool water and sand embracing the feet
I forget myself, let me allow myself to drift into joy and happiness!

The cool breeze invigorating the mind, body and soul relaxes me
A sweet song its singing to touch our hearts, urging us to sing along
Thank you for the gentleness with which you sent the breeze ashore
No wonder you gently instill energy into everyone you touches upon!

See the children making merry, happily playing all around the shore
They are hopeful, they build sand castles, dance with joy,smiling
Nourish them with your breeze, let them flourish with your energy
From you life originated, developed, only you can sustain it forever!

My Prayer

I thank you Lord
For all the blessings You showered upon me
For the gift of life and for the gift of livelihood
And I ask forgiveness for the sins and for
My failures, irregularities and shortcomings
Bless the members of my family, relatives, friends

Bless all the people in this world
Grant us Peace, Love and Unity
Give me more strength, enlightenment, wisdom

Guidance and protection in my daily life
Now and in future as well

Help me to overcome the burdens and obstacles

That might come in my way
Make me more and more faithful
I trust You and believe in You
Amen!

Rainbow

Come along...See...this is something to treasure

Look upon the sky, enjoy the magic!

Don't miss, a chance like this, beautiful view

There is a rainbow in the sky!

It’s colorful! It has painted the sky skillfully

Wonderful! See the children jumping with joy!

Look at the reflection upon their eyes, so cute

There is a rainbow in the sky!

Today it’s perfect, very clear like never before

Lucky me, to view this delight today

Stop, spare just a moment to watch this

There is a rainbow in the sky!

Marvelous, delicately colored and soft

This is a sight I never will forget, Thank God!

I feel my heart bubbling with happiness

There is a rainbow in the sky!

The Cute Pigeon

White fairy.....are you smiling there?
Looking cute, lovely you are!
Don't see your friends there.... Alone you?
It's joyful watching you, symbol of peace!

Shiny white feathers, sparkling eyes
Lovely face, graceful looks
On the lawn are you catwalking?
It's joyful watching you, symbol of peace!

On the greeny grass, you a snowwhite beauty
A shining star on the green carpet
I am lucky to snap you today
It's joyful watching you, symbol of peace!

Long live happily, dance your life
Just for me, come here everyday
Let me just watch you, enjoy you
It's joyful watching you, symbol of peace!

Green Tea - A healthy drink

It is a well known fact that green tea is a healthy drink. Numerous health benefits have been attributed to regular consumption of green tea. I have been using green tea for quite a while, initially the taste of it was not very pleasing because it has to be drunk without sugar and milk for best benefits, that is what I believe but as I became used to the flavor and taste I began enjoying it. I have tried plain green tea and green tea with different flavors like mint, apple, jasmine, lemon, cinnamon etc. and I like jasmine flavored over all the others.

Preparation of Green tea

First of all boil water and let it cool a little. It is better to use moderately hot water to prepare a delicious green tea drink. Boiling water is not advisable, it makes the drink bitter. Put a sachet in a glass or cup. It’s better to warm the cup or glass before putting the sachet. Slowly pour warm water into the glass. Cover the glass. This is to lock in the flavor of green tea. Let it remain there for three minutes. As per personal preferences stirring the sachet by pulling the thread help in more infusion of green tea. More agitation means more strength for the drink. Take off the soaked sachet once you feel the drink has reached your preference. Enjoy the drink little by little not forgetting to cover the glass while not drinking. Some people add cardamom to the tea but I don't like it.

Keep in mind that it’s a healthy drink, so sacrifice the taste of sugar and milk. It’s said these things will hamper the antioxidant properties of green tea. That’s what the some pundits say, so let’s not add sugar and milk. But some say there is no harm in adding these and it won't reduce or alter the health benefits. I prefer the plain way green tea was drunk traditionally. Numerous types of green teas are available now-a-days. Just browse, the tea racks at the supermarket and experiment with different flavors. It’s real fun to taste this wonderful drink. Even organic green teas are available and no doubt those are really good for health. It may be a little expensive but as you all know "Health is Wealth" so there is no harm in spending a little more money for better green teas. You may find certified organic tea harvested from organic tea gardens across the world packed in paper sachet free of bleach and other chemicals and even there are varieties which doesn’t have staples to attach the thread to the sachet so that the "very mild metallic staple flavor" can be avoided.

Now, let’s look into the health benefits of this wonderful drink.
Even though there is no 100 percent scientific evidence for the claims that green tea has innumerable health benefits many eminent people are advocating regular consumption of green tea.

• Green tea has lots and lots of antioxidant Catechin polyphenols. It kills cancer cells and helps in reducing the "bad" cholesterol.
  
• There are claims that it is effective in some forms of arthritis as well.
  
• Some use it for weight reduction/maintenance of already reduced bodyweight.
  
• It may halt Alzheimer's disease and protect people from Heart disease.
  
• Green tea has anti-aging properties.
  
• It reduces mental stress.

So enjoy your healthy drink...Include Green tea also in your diet...

Sunrise

Magnificent rays, gleaming and colorful
Brightly lighting up, painting the horizon
As you rise, the golden hue shines up
Millions of colors! magic, it’s pure magic!

Look at this moment, watch the spectacle
How wonderful! majestic you look!
Appearing with elegance, everyday
Thrilling, energizing, lively and vibrant!

You are great! you dispel darkness
I hear chirping birds, the happy voices
It’s divine, it’s mesmerizing, the grace!
As your journey continues, it’s bliss all over!

It’s you who imparts liveliness
Nudging the planet, waking it up
Such powerful force and energy
Dynamic, stimulating, the supreme power!