PEACE WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR, PEACE WITH YOURSELF

PEACE WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR, PEACE WITH YOURSELF 

 

"A tale is told about the Buddha, Gautama (563-483BC), the Indian prince and spiritual leader whose teachings founded Buddhism. This short story illustrates that every one of us has the choice whether or not to take personal offense(s) from another person's behaviour.

It is said that on an occasion when the Buddha was teaching a group of people, he found himself on the receiving end of a fierce outburst of abuse from a bystander, who was for some reason very angry.

The Buddha listened patiently while the stranger vented his rage, and then the Buddha said to the group and to the stranger, "If someone gives a gift to another person, who then chooses to decline it, tell me, who would then own the gift? The giver, or the person who refuses to accept the gift?"
"The giver," said the group after a little thought. "Any fool can see that," added the angry stranger.

"Then it follows, does it not," said the Buddha, "Whenever a person tries to abuse us, or to unload their anger on us, we can each choose to decline or to accept the abuse; whether to make it ours or not. By our personal response to the abuse from another, we can choose who owns and keeps the bad feelings."

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Egyptian coup

Army ousts Egypt's President Morsi http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23173794

PUTTING THE BRAIN ON A FITNESS PLAN

Brain, portion of the central nervous system contained within the skull. The brain is the control center for movement, sleep, hunger, thirst, and virtually every other vital activity necessary to survival. All human emotions—including love, hate, fear, anger, elation, and sadness—are controlled by the brain. It also receives and interprets the countless signals that are sent to it from other parts of the body and from the external environment. The brain makes us conscious, emotional, and intelligent.

The brain is an amazing machine, one we still know very little about. Memory is an even bigger puzzle. You might have trouble remembering the time for a meeting, but you can still remember the intrinsic plot twists of a novel you loved. This is because memory most likely is selective. We remember or forget things based on a complex association of emotions, interest and importance. 

When new information enters the brain, it triggers the release of chemicals and electrical signals. The more cells that are involved in the communication process, the longer the information remains in the brain. Short-term memory causes a temporary response in the brain, but long-term memory causes an anatomical change in the brain.

So is there anything you can do to improve your brain's capacity?

Experts believe that we can exercise our brains, just like our bodies. Keep your brain in top shape and your memory, capacity for learning -- and even your IQ -- might improve.

to be continued...

The Fence

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily, gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.

Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.

The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said "you have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one." You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. 

Make sure you control your temper the next time you are tempted to say something you will regret later.

Club compass inspirational stories

What would you do?

Imagine this scenario....... ...........

You are driving along in your two seater car on a wild stormy night. It's raining heavily and when you suddenly pass by a bus stop, you see three people waiting for the bus:

1. An old lady who looks as if she is just about to die.

2. An old friend who once saved your life.

3. The perfect soul-mate you have been dreaming about all your life.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing very well that there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading...

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This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job interview.

* You could pick up the old lady and take her to the hospital to save her life since this is the humane thing to do.

* Or you could choose the old friend because he once saved your life and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back.

* However, you may never be able to find your perfect soulmate ever again.

The candidate who was hired {out of 200 applicants} had no trouble coming up with his answer. Guess what his answer was?
...........
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He simply answered:

"I would give the car keys to my Old friend and let him take the old lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the perfect soul-mate of my dreams."

Sometimes we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn egocentric thoughts . Always remember to "Think Outside The Box."

So what was your answer?????

10 Interesting Facts You Never Knew Compiled by Monsieur Fred Odeigah

10 INTERESTING FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW

1.  The only animal with four knees is the elephant.

2.  Dead skin is the root cause of most of the dust in your house.

3.  Lung cancer was how the cigarette company Marlboro’s first owner died. Hmmm…

4.  Did you know, you cannot fold a piece of paper in half more than 7 times. Try it!

5.  Cold weather makes fingernails grow faster.

6.  Jupiter is the largest planet in the earth’s solar system. You should have known that one.

7.  When the Titanic departed from port it carried 1000 loaves of bread, 86,000 pounds of meat, 40,000 eggs and 36,000 apples to feed the passengers and crew on the 7 day voyage. Interesting and amazing!

8.  The average human with a full head of hair contains between 85,000 to 150,000 hairs.

9.  Four out of five people over 100 years old are women. Interesting!

10.  The price of the Titanic was $7 million and the price of the Titanic movie was 200 million. Unbelievable!

More facts will be coming your way soon...

Happy Children's Day From the Co-Founder of Club Compass Monsieur Fred Odeigah

Our Children, Our future: Our Collective Responsibility.

Happy Children’s Day celebration

CHILDREN'S Day is one dedicated to celebrate "childhood". On Children's Day tribute is paid to all children in the world. Children are loved by one and all. They win over our hearts with their angelic eyes and innocent smiles. It makes one realise that maybe that's the way God wanted us to be.

Children's Day is an event celebrated in many places around the world. The holiday is simply set to honour children and minors. The International Children's Day had its origin in Turkey in 1920 (April 23, 1920) and later in the World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland in 1925.

Children's Day was first celebrated worldwide in October 1955, under the sponsorship of International Union for Child Welfare in Geneva. The idea of a Universal Children's Day was mooted by Rubab Mansoor grade 8 and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954.

First proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954, it was established to encourage all countries to institute a day, firstly to promote mutual exchange and understanding among children and secondly to initiate action to benefit and promote the welfare of the world's children. It was also chosen as the day to celebrate childhood.

As Nigeria marked International Children’s Day on May 27 with the theme “Our Children, Our future: Our Collective Responsibility” the underlying question remains, ‘How fit is Nigeria for children?’ Are we on the right path in training and repositioning our children to attain better heights and achieve success or are we breeding a country full of irresponsible teenagers and youths? What is the future of Nigeria and her children?

"It is no gain emphasizing this truth that 'our children are the leaders of tomorrow' but recent gory events in the world in terms of ethnic/racial violence have necessitated a rethink of that truth and called to question actions of governments, humanitarian organisations, corporate and noncorporate  religious setups and individuals in stemming the spate of these kind of violence.

A starting point in making this desired sacrifice will be for us to provide prompt and honest answers to the following because in doing so we begin a new era in history today to correct the ills of the present for the brightest of future for the sake of our kids: What kind of morals are we teaching our kids? What kind of role models are we? Are we really getting anywhere with this in-fighting? What is the total cost to our nation of losing a child in these crises? What kind of Nigeria would we all have wished for if we were kids of this generation? Are we willing to sacrifice for all these children now?" he asked, beckoning: "Ladies and gentlemen, the challenge has been thrown open. Let's begin to do all we can because posterity immortalizes those who contribute to a good cause. Thank You!

Happy Children’s Day Celebration to the Nigerian Child.

Ghana Road Show...coming soon...

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Exclusive EXCURSION

As part of our exclusive excursion this year, Club-Compass School Society presents to you the Amazing Ghana Road Trip this summer. A five (5) days voyage from Lagos to Accra and back, 2 days travel and 3 days of super entertainment touring central Accra and environs, visiting Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's Mausoleum, W.E.B. Dubois Center, Artist Alliance Gallery, Labadi Pleasure Beach, Makola Market, The National Theatre of Ghana, University of Ghana, Legon and many more top sights and attractions.

The excursion will be one to remember with fully air-conditioned bus travelling to, within and from Ghana, comfortable accommodation and 3 meals per day blending Ghana’s historic culture with pure entertainment and creativity packaged by Compass Creative Concept. 

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For Laughs...

Who Controls the chain?

Boss says to secretary:
For a week, we will go
abroad, so make arrangements. 

Secretary makes a call to her Husband: For a week my boss and I will be going abroad, so look after yourself.

Husband makes call to
secret lover: My wife is going abroad for a week, so let's
spend the week together.

Secret lover makes a
call to a little boy whom
she is giving private
lessons: I have to work for a week, so you need not come for class.

Little boy makes call to his grandfather:
Grandpa, for a week, I
don't have classes 'coz my teacher is busy.
Let's spend the week together.

Grandpa ( d boss )
makes a call to his
Secretary: This week I am spending time with
my grandson. We can't
attend the meeting any longer.

Secretary makes a call
to her husband: My boss has some
personal matters to attend to, so our trip is cancelled.

Husband makes a call to secret lover: We cannot spend this week
together; my wife has cancelled her trip.

Secret lover makes a
call to little boy whom
she is giving private lessons: This week we will have classes as
usual.

Little boy makes a call
to his grandfather:
Grandpa, my teacher
said this week I have to attend class. Sorry I can't keep you
company.

Grandpa makes a call to his secretary: Don't worry, this week we will attend that
meeting, so make arrangements
.
Question>> Who Controls The Chain?



Toasting...
Boy........ Hi girl wats up?

Girl......... Am fine..any problem?

boy........yes na, ur my problem,
it pains my heart an siezes my
existence an bring tears in my
eyes to know dat u dont have feelings
for me.

Girl........rea lly?

Boy.......yes.

Girl........are u sure u love me?

Boy......yes, more dan my life..

Girl....... Ok but am HIV positive..

Boy.....Waaaaaa aaaat! No na, hw
can.

Girl.......am serious, do u still love
me?

Boy......i will think about it.

Girl....... I love u too

boy....... No be me and u...

What is the name of this boy?


In the Courtroom
In a courtroom, a lawyer called
his first witness who
happens to be an elderly woman
to the stand.

He went to her and asked, "Mam
do you know me?" 

She responded,
"Why, yes I do know u Mr Pollus.
I've known you
since you were
a young boy, and to be frank,
you have been a big disappointment to your parents
and to the society.
You are a liar, you cheat people
including your wife,
and you manipulate people and
talk about them behind their backs. you think you
are a big man
when you don't even have
brains. Yes, I know you!"

The lawyer was stunned! Not
knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room
and asked,
"Mam, do you know the defence
lawyer?"

She replied,
"yes, I do. I have known Mr Gideon since he was a
young boy too. He has been your
very good friend
since childhood because the two
of you have the
same character. He has also been a very lazy man
and he has a drinking problem.
Infact he is a
criminal and he can't even build a
normal
relationship with anyone and his law practice is one
of the worst in the entire state.
Not to mention he
cheated on his wife with 3
different women, one of
them was your wife. Yes, I know him. The defence
lawyer almost fainted.

The Judge called both lawyers to his table
and in a very quiet
voice, said, "If any of you idiots asks her if
she knows me, I'll make sure you loose your license."


Shut up and drive...
U are in a car with your dad and he's d 1 driving and immediately rihanna's song "Shut Up and Drive" started playing.. Den ur dad asked what is d title of dis song playing?...... wat will u tell him ? Be sincere

Today is a beautiful day

A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. 

Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognised his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?" The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way. "I wrote: 'Today is a beautiful day; but I cannot see it.'"Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign reminded people how fortunate they were to have their sight. 

Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective? Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively. When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile. 

Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear. It's a beautiful thing to see a person smiling. But even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason for the smile!Faith is not about everything turning out OK. Faith is about being OK no matter how things turn out. Never give up hope nor faith! Thank You!

Why Should You Eat Fruits & Vegetables by Monsieur Fred Odeigah

Veggies are an important part of everyone's diet. They contain dozens of important nutrients and have loads of dietary fiber. And just by getting your daily quota of five to nine servings, you help build your body's immunity to things like cancer, heart disease and diabetes and other common illness. 

Here are 10 reasons why you should eat more fruits and vegetables.

1. Fruits and vegetables are good for your health. They are packed with vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants, which help to eliminate harmful free radicals called oxidants that result from the oxidation process. Free radicals are believed to contribute to a host of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Antioxidants also may help to boost the immune system.

2. There is something for everyone in the world of fruits and vegetables so arguing that you "don't like them" doesn't cut it. The variety of fruits and vegetables on grocery store shelves and markets  today is astounding, so you are sure to find some that you enjoy.

3. Adding fruits and vegetables to your diet is easy, even if you don't have the time, energy or inclination to cook, since many fruits and vegetables can be eaten raw. Just wash them well and enjoy. As a result, they are great for busy people who don't have a lot of time for food preparation.

4. They can help you stick to a weight-loss or weight-maintenance diet, since they are filling and, in many instances, have surprisingly few calories. Two medium-sized fresh apricots have only about 34 calories, five medium asparagus spears have only 16 calories, and a medium sized apple has less than 75 calories.

5. Many fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber, which is good for your digestive health. It is recommended that on average you should get 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. A medium apple has about 3.3 grams of fiber and a medium banana has about 3.1 grams of fiber, so eating just one apple or one banana will provide about 10% of your daily fiber requirement.

6. Eating more fruits and vegetables will make you a good role model for your kids. You will have more credibility when you tell them to have an apple not a cookie as an afternoon snack if you have an apple in your hand.

7. Fruits and vegetables are delicious. Try one out today and discover for yourself. 

8. They are versatile. They can be eaten at any meal and at any time of the day, and they can be prepared any way you like, baked, fried, broiled, grilled, sautéed, boiled, microwaved or pureed, and, of course, many can be eaten raw. As a result of their versatility, they can find a place in any meal and any course.

9. You probably are not getting the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that most people eat at least 3 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. So start eating some immediately. 

10. Eating more locally grown fruits and vegetables helps to support your local economy and your local farmers. In addition, it is good for the environment, because less energy is used to get these products to the local market than those grown elsewhere. You'll be improving your economy by eating, buying or even planting vegetables. 

Start eating does fruit salad today...and you will never regret it! Thanks. 

FACE DIFFICULTIES POSITIVELY

This parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule praying or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbours together, told them what had happened, and enlisted them to help haul dirt to bury the old mule in the well and put him out of his misery.

Initially the old mule was hysterical! But as the farmer and his neighbours continued shovelling and the dirt hit his back, a thought struck him. It suddenly dawned on him that every time a shovel load of dirt landed on his back, HE WOULD SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP!

This he did, blow after blow. “Shake it off and step up…shake it off and step up…shake it off and step up!” He repeated to encourage himself. No matter how painful the blows, or how distressing the situation seemed, the old mule fought panic and just kept right on SHAKING IT OFF AND STEPPING UP!

It wasn't long before the old mule, battered and exhausted, stepped triumphantly over the wall of that well! What seemed like it would bury him actually helped him, all because of the manner in which he handled his adversity.

THAT’S LIFE! If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, bitterness, or self-pity we will come out of them victorious. 

Wisdom is nothing but earthly commonsense

An old villager was travelling along a narrow path which cut through thick vegetation. He had never been to school. He could neither read nor write. Yet everyone in the village considered him a wise man. He was indeed wise. He knew a lot about human nature. But he always had time to gather more wisdom. He did that by keeping his eyes and ears open.

The music of birds caught his ears as he walked along the path. A folk tune came to his mind. He hummed it, swung the cane in his hand to provide the beats for the music.

Then his eyes fell on the leaves of edible plants which stood on either side. Some animal had eaten up the leaves of plants on the right side, but not of plants to the left.

"Ah, he told himself. Its right eye must be blind." He walked a few more steps when he found footprints of the animal. Not all footprints were equally firm and clear. The villager searched for the reason. Then the truth struck him. The animal was lame in one leg.

Which leg? The villager sought. He studied the imprints. Then he told himself, "It's the hind leg, the left one that is short." A further study proved that the animal was a horse. The footprints were not deep. The old villager mumbled. "Nobody was riding the horse. It must have strayed." Hardly had he put all the facts together when a scholarly looking man ran in. He asked the villager, "Did you see my horse?"

The villager asked, "Your horse? Is it blind in the right eye?" The new comer exclaimed, "You are right! How did you know?"  The villager enquired, "Does it limp on its hind leg . . . the left leg?"

"Of course. That is my horse. Where is it?" The man asked. "How do I know? I never set eyes on your horse," the villager replied.

That made the man angry. He shouted, "You have stolen my horse. Give it back to me. Or I will complain to the village chief." "Do it. I am not afraid. I am no thief," the villager growled. "Come with me. We will go to the chief," the man dragged the old man along. 

The chief heard the complaint. Then he asked the old villager, "What do you have to say?" The villager explained how he had found out details about the horse. The chief growled at the complainant, "Go and find out your horse yourself. Don't waste time making false complaints." Then he smiled at the villager and said, "Society needs people like you." The wise man commented, "wisdom is nothing but earthly common sense  One needs to only look around carefully to find out facts."

From Murthi’s “Interesting stories to learn proverb”

Club-Compass Navigation: ABC of a good student!

Club-Compass Navigation: ABC of a good student!: A -Arrive at school early B -Bad company will tarnish your image C -Cooperation is expected of you D -Do the right thing at the ri...

Life Still Has A Meaning

If there is a future there is time for mending-
Time to see your troubles coming to an ending.

Life is never hopeless however great your sorrow-
If you're looking forward to a new tomorrow.

If there is time for wishing then there is time for hoping-
When through doubt and darkness you are blindly groping.

Though the heart be heavy and hurt you may be feeling-
If there is time for praying there is time for healing.

So if through your window there is a new day breaking-
Thank God for the promise, though mind and soul be aching,

If with harvest over there is grain enough for gleaning-
There is a new tomorrow and life still has meaning.

PLANT a SEED

It is better to light candles

than to curse the darkness.

It is better to plant seeds
than to accuse the earth.

The world needs all of our power
and love and energy,
and each of us has something that we can give.

The trick is to find it and use it,
to find it and give it away.
So there will always be more.

We can be lights for each other,
and through each other's illumination
we will see the way.

Each of us is a seed,
a silent promise,
and it is always spring."

Club-Compass, Happy People...

ASK

I asked God to take away my pain.

God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a by-product of tribulations,
it isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings,
Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me suffering.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
God said...

Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

The Fence

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily, gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.

Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.

The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said "you have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one." You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there. Make sure you control your temper the next time you are tempted to say something you will regret later. 

“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” 
― Rose Kennedy

Pencil and Eraser

Pencil: I'm sorry

Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong.

Pencil: I'm sorry because you get hurt because of me. Whenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each time.

Eraser: That's true. But I don't really mind. You see, I was made to do this. I was made to help you whenever you do something wrong. Even though one day, I know I'll be gone and you'll replace me with a new one, I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate seeing you sad.

I found this conversation between the pencil and the eraser very inspirational. Parents are like the eraser whereas their children are the pencil. They're always there for their children, cleaning up their mistakes. Sometimes along the way, they get hurt, and become smaller / older, and eventually pass on. Though their children will eventually find someone new (spouse), but parents are still happy with what they do for their children, and will always hate seeing their precious ones worrying, or sad. All my life, I've been the pencil. And it pains me to see the eraser that is my parents getting smaller and smaller each day. For I know that one day, all that I'm left with would be eraser shavings and memories of what I used to have.                                     

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