Hoan Kiem lake means “lake of the returned sword” The lake is one of the major scenic spots in Hanoi, Vietnam and serves as a focal point for its public life as it’s located right in the middle of the Old Quarter.

March 17, 2012. We hiked up Panaroma Hill to view the sunrise. We started at around 5.30am as it will take 45 minutes to reach the peak.

 

Gas prices are high, bills are overdue, and your six year relationship is now over, what do you do? Many people lose sight of where the true essence of life lies. Some may question a few of my suggestions, but they have always turned my frown upside down. I warn you, there may be a few suggestions that will challenge your beliefs and how you approach situations in life.

1. Find your spiritual presence. You do not necessarily have to pick a certain religion, but there is certainly power in prayer. If you find a genuine faith in God, you may start to realize and be blessed. Blessings do not always come automatically. They do not always come in the form of money and materials as many expect either. Blessings are resulted in miracles, strength and understanding.

2. Meditation may or may not be associated with your spiritual presence. The purpose of meditation is to provide you with a cleansing of the mind, body, and soul. With deep concentration and breathing, many of your worries are lifted, thus allowing you to reenergize yourself. Meditating can alleviate concerns, anxiety, and stress; permitting all positive energy to come your way.

3. Do a good deed. This may seem backwards to many of you but there is joy in helping others. Happiness does not have to mean it is all about you. Taking the time to realize that your life’s concerns may be not be as bad as a Hurricane Katrina victim, a woman on life support, or a child without a home; makes you aware of your own shortcomings. There is a saying those who give; get given to, and those who take; get taken from. By getting involved into an area of your interest, you will be able to take a break from many of life’s troubles. It is important to make time for yourself, after all you are human. You may enjoy dancing, writing, or vacationing; what ever you decide to do just make certain it is something you like.

4. Find a hobby. By getting involved into an area of your interest, you will be able to take a break from many of life’s troubles. It is important to make time for yourself, after all you are human. You may enjoy dancing, writing, or vacationing; what ever you decide to do just make certain it is something you like.

5. Accept who you are. Do not validate your self worth by how others perceive you, or by what you have. Comparing yourself to others increases your worries and concerns. Even if you work at McDonalds, short in height, or missing a finger, your importance is not weighted based on material or physical aspects.

Many readers may be disappointed after having read this, but I can assure you these have a huge effect on one’s life. Many of you were hoping to read abut making money or finding that man or woman of your dreams. The truth is all the trivial things in life only come when you have implemented these concepts into your life.