The Greatest Test of Life
-Amar B Shrestha
Whatever the case may be, love is in the words of all romantics, as rejuvenating a feeling as a dip in icy waters at dawn. Love breaks all resistance, so they say. And, love improves all things bad is what is universally believed. Yes, love is a belief. Love is a balm. And yes, love is all that the romantics say. But, in our hearts and in our minds, love is more often than not, a response—a response to our individual desire for sustaining our barren emotions in times of sorrow.
A response to our craving for our individual acceptance in times that are normal. And, a response to the question of our own standing among the human race, leading one to believe in oneself all the more and making life a colorful tapestry of our joy. If love is all this and more, then why do we mortals still burn in despair at not finding true love? Should not love be the greatest thing we should all strive for?
Why do we still mourn our fates in not getting this golden key to paradise? Is it really our fates that dictate who should be blessed with the gift of love and who shouldn’t? These are questions which all have to answer. And, the answers are not what one would normally want to get. The answers are not what one would expect. The answers can be damning and they can be self-inflicting wounds on those that dare to question.
The reason why true love is out of many’s reach is simply because they lack the required courage. It is true that no matter how much wealth one has acquired, no matter how much charity one has given and no matter how much success one has tasted, it is a failed human who has not tasted the sweet sensation called love.
It is lack of courage that has prevents someone from accepting in her heart that she has fallen in love from the moment when she is deadly sure. Lack of courage prevents him from exploring the limits of his feelings, and excuses come in all forms to make him think a lot when actually what he should have been doing was to feel with his heart.
For those who crib and complain of fate’s or Cupid’s neglect, all one can say is that there is no one else to blame but oneself. True love is noticed once in a lifetime, and when it is, one has to grab the opportunity lest it slip from your hand forever. Love comes unbidden and love comes unannounced. Love comes in deliberate ways and one should be human enough to welcome it. But, what does happen is that the welcome is shallow and full of pretense, hiding itself behind a coward’s mantle and with excuses galore.
In other words, lost love is what will follow. And, those who have lost, they seek consolation in the belief, their own belief, that they have been given a raw deal by life. Oh yes, they begin to feel the proper martyr, never realizing that their chance has gone forever. A chance of a lifetime literally. Chances are few that they will they walk the path of roses and emotional attainment the brave do. They have failed in the greatest test of life—a human life. Therefore, all who wish to be truly human, let not lack of courage make you a loser. Lose not that which is the most valuable gift of life for the sake of your own lack of courage.
Love comes in deliberate ways and when it does, let your heart take reign. Listen to your heart and keep your mind at bay. Do not hide behind superficial and hypocritical excuses that you make to yourself. Love once lost cannot be regained in a lifetime. Precious is this love and brave should be your attitude. No need to analyze and no need to brainstorm such a feeling. All you must do is to face the fact and the reality and bring courage to your actions.
But no matter what, don’t let it pass you by—leaving you in the cold and that too forever.
Kid’s yoga classes begin from the age of 4 until 12. Classes are separated into age groups: 4–6, 7–9, 10–12. Young kids from 4–7 have less concentration and most of the class is spent trying to keep their little minds active and interested. A class for little kids aged 4–6 is up to 40 minutes long. During the class, there are theme based stories which are acted out through yoga postures, and mini sequences are taught to the children. Children learn basic breathing exercises along with relaxation, and mindfulness meditation
Do look for a class where the children are having fun and receive positive attention from the instructor. 
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Removing chocolate stains from washable fabrics like clothes
Removing chocolate stains from carpets or furniture
1Start using a mild moisturizer or even children’s cream every day to maintain healthy skin. If women can get wrinkles, you too will not be spared from this aging process. There is no reason why you shouldn’t be taking care of aging skin.
11Most men have rough callused feet with cracked heels in spite of the fact that they wear socks and shoes throughout the day. Soft feet are not just essential for women, it is important for men too. Take care of them by soaking in warm water with few drops of olive oil for 5-10 minutes. Then use a pumice stone on the soaked skin to gently remove the scaly part and to reduce the roughness. Wipe it dry and apply a foot cream. Wear a pair of cotton socks over it to let the cream get absorbed into the skin.