Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel has put spot light on Israel’s phenomenal research in the field of water conservation. This article reproduced by Haartez would be of interest to our readers
http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/science/1.698275
Enough has already been written about deforestation, CO2 emissions, global warming, potential threat of potable water scarcities, depleted natural resources, ecological balances… and the list goes on and on!!! It’s high time that the millennials, the GenXs and the GenYs are made aware of the destruction that has been done and the stance that needs to be taken. I believe that the best way to make them realize this is to take them to such forests and let them explore its natural flora and fauna in its gorgeous galore. It’s time to ‘let them free’, to develop the natural survival (and might I add safety?) instincts. This forest day, no pledge could be more promising or inspiring than taking your child to a natural habitat and watch him play, fall, climb, grow and learn using just natural instincts. It is this development that will ultimately take them from expected to extraordinary. It’s the best way to make them realize the gravity of it all. And perhaps we could hope to see them enjoy the natural singing and dancing of these birds as well!!! Happy Forest Day!!! May the exploration begin…
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https://www.ask-ehs.com/blog/2017/03/from-expected-to-extraordinary/
https://youtu.be/nW28n0UYryA
Water shortage is a huge problem in several countries. Many households, however, still use water without paying attention to how much they use. A Kickstarter-backed company, Altered, created a simple device that aims to reduce water waste that comes from running faucets.
An Arizona State University spin-off company, Zero Mass Water, is creating access to water for all, just like the air we breathe.
Their special solar panels pull vaporize the air, condense it into water and then filter it using minerals.
Sonam Wangchuk lives and works in the Ladakh region of India, high in the Himalayas. This harsh mountain area is experiencing acute water shortages due to climate change. Sonam, who is an engineer and educator, found a simple but ingenious way to store water using artificial glaciers that will irrigate trees and crops.
This program was telecast on occasion of Swachta Abhiyan Divas on 2nd. October
Nainital Lake water level falls by 18 ft. Please watch this program with Prof. Manohar Khushalani on National Television regarding the serious water crisis facing the world
A seeker once asked Bayazid: “Who is the true Prince?”
“The man who cannot choose,” said Bayazid: “
the man for whom God’s choice is the only possible choice.”– Bayazid al-Bistami
Paramahansa Yogananda on Spiritualizing Family Life
The greatest of all happiness, next to divine happiness, is to be at peace with one’s immediate relations, those with whom one must live every day in the year. When people try to handle the extremely complicated machinery of human feelings without any training whatsoever, the consequent results are often disastrous. Very few persons realize that most of our happiness lies in the art of understanding the law of human behavior.
The greatest thing a husband or wife can wish for the spouse is spirituality; for soul unfoldment brings out the divine qualities of understanding, patience, thoughtfulness, love. But each should remember that the desire for spiritual growth cannot be forced on the other. Live love yourself, and your goodness will inspire all your loved ones.
We should make ourselves attractive by wearing the fine garment of genuinely courteous language. We should first of all be courteous to our immediate relatives. When one can do that, he will be habitually kind to all people. Real family happiness has its foundation on the altar of understanding and kind words. It is not necessary to agree on everything in order to show kindness. Calm silence, sincerity, and courteous words, whether one is agreeing or disagreeing with others, mark the person who knows how to behave.