What I want for myself, I want for everybody.

As I mentioned in the last post, I am listening to the audio version of "The Science of Getting Rich" these days .. and today, Chap. 14 (The Impression of Increase) ends with a sentence "What I want for myself, I want for everybody."

I was trying to get my car through busy intersection before the orange light turns red and was wondering how can I wish every car behind me too can also feel the "increase of life" .. Then, it occurred to me that I cannot hope that the light stays green for all of them (that would be hurting the traffic for the intersecting street and impractical) .. so, I thought I can at least pray everyone reaches to their intended destination safely and in time (no matter when the light turns green again) and that is "ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयः। सर्वे भद्रणिपश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद्दुःख भाग भवेत्॥"

Nature is friendly to your plans.

After a while, I am reading "The Science of Getting Rich" by Wallace D. Wattles (rather listening audio recorded version from LibraVox during commute by car) .. and getting reminded of this statement is very powerful Nature is friendly to your plans. (on Page 24 in the PDF; in Chapter 5 "Increasing Life") I read below NEWS recently and I felt - WOW 

Crops irrigated with wastewater store drugs in their leaves 

Scientists discovered that crops irrigated with wastewater mostly stash trace pharmaceuticals in their leaves rather than the parts we eat. 

Date: March 15, 2026 Source: Johns Hopkins University 

Summary: Scientists studying crops irrigated with treated wastewater discovered that trace pharmaceuticals often collect in plant leaves. Tomatoes, carrots, and lettuce absorbed medications such as antidepressants and seizure drugs during the experiment. However, the edible portions of tomatoes and carrots contained much lower levels than the leaves. The findings help researchers understand how crops process contaminants as wastewater reuse becomes more common. 

It truly takes care of us 🙏 the universe/nature/whatever you call it 😊

if you want a cake ...

Attempt to draw one with https://www.autodraw.com/

... then just ask for it!

Universe will always answer every prayer :)

It will bring to you what you want ... just keep in mind few points
- it knows when the time is best
- it knows what is the best flavor and healthy (better) alternative
- it sometimes present you with not the cake but the ingredients to make one for yourself (and the recipe as well - in some case, the recipe will be unfolded as you go along with following the steps) :D

[Every month, I try to post one blog entry on 1st ... and today it is already 2nd of Nov 2022 .. since, I was unable to come up with anything .. I thought - why don't I scroll through the long list of DRAFTs I have saved for a while .. and this is what I found - seemed it was saved in Aug 2012 - makes the CAKE more than 10 years old !]

you are ..

though I do not bank with ScotiaBank - I like their tag-line ... "You're richer than you think" ..

in fact, i like to believe -

we all ARE more ___ (insert any positive adjective) than we think!! ..

that is hopeful creative way of thinking - and it will strive us all to get better isn't it?

visualize

The Secret resurfaces :-)

 I came across this article .. Visualizing Your Future Can Hack Your Brain and Change Your Life - and it makes me grateful again - the central thought is reminded once again ..

the journey of 26.2 ... and 1000+ miles

Well, it had been more than 2 long years - that i had not experienced the GRACE during a long tiring marathon run (last time was at Boston on 17 April 2010) ... but it brought out the same humbling feeling on the FINISH line of Chicago Marathon on 7 Oct 2012

GRACE was even stronger - i would say - that not only did i get to participate (after few ups & downs during this 'roller-coaster' ride) and complete but i also improved my time by 29 minutes! AND I could meet & greet the winners from all three categories [thanks to the sponsors - TCS :)]

Below is my result table (if you are interested) followed by few pics :)

Split	Time Of Day	Time	Diff	min/mile	miles/h
05K	08:08:33AM	00:31:26	31:26	10:07	5.93
10K	08:45:41AM	01:08:34	37:08	11:58	5.02
15K	09:17:13AM	01:40:05	31:31	10:09	5.91
20K	09:54:57AM	02:17:49	37:44	12:09	4.94
HALF	10:03:13AM	02:26:05	08:16	12:08	4.95
25K	10:31:05AM	02:53:58	27:53	11:30	5.22
30K	11:12:43AM	03:35:35	41:37	13:24	4.48
35K	11:59:36AM	04:22:28	46:53	15:06	3.98
40K	12:46:44AM	05:09:37	47:09	15:11	3.95
Finish	01:02:29PM	05:25:22	15:45	11:33	5.20

I am really grateful for having finished 2 out of the 5 https://worldmarathonmajors.com

Thanks to everyone (those donated for the cause at http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=7751857&fr_id=7090&pg=personal - as well as supported/motivated/helped in so many others ways) - it is all those 'small' steps that made up the 26.2 miles :)

GOD
Realizes
All
Creative (even Crazy)
Expectations

PS: Yes, I drove from L5B (Canada) to 60605 (USA) and back (which makes up for the 1000+ miles i mentioned in the title) ... i remember, when i was a kid, i used to ridicule people who would drive to a nearby park for their morning jog :)