Mother's Day

Strength

A classmate asked me once,
"What religion are you?"
I proudly replied,
"SIKH"
She went on to say,
"Oh, I've heard of the Sikhs.
You know the most striking thing about
you guys is the remarkable inner
strength that you all have."
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=21443
That strength is tested every day throughout a person's life.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=21443
It's very easy to go with the current of a river and yield to the pressures of society.
But, it's remarkable to go against the current.
Though you may feel alone when you're born, while you're living and again when you die
You're not because there is always a being watching, protecting and helping you.
Waheguru (God) loves and protects you and most of all gives you the strength needed to swim upriver.

by
(Rajnarind Kaur)

How much being a mom should pay
Tuesday, May 6th 2008, 4:00 AM

MomConnection asked 970 women to break down the details of their typical day. The survey found:

Moms: They spend an average of 3 hours, 24 minutes on "one-on-one time" with their kids, playing games, getting them dressed and helping with homework.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=21443
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=21443

The Pros: A professional NYC nanny would gross $49.98 for the same amount of work, based on the average $14.70 hourly wage.

Moms: Two hours are devoted to cleaning house and 1 hour, 36 minutes to cooking.

The Pros: A city housekeeper would make a total $22.60 at the average hourly cleaning rate of $11.30, and a head chef would earn $68.03 based on the typical $42.52 hourly wage.

Moms: Errands, such as shopping and fetching laundry, take up 1 hour, 36 minutes.

The Pros: A mom would be entitled to a further $33.60, based on the $21 average hourly rate earned by socalled "mystery" or paid shoppers.

Moms: One hour is spent driving kids to and from school and other destinations.

The Pros: If she were a New York City cabbie, Mom would earn $15.20 for the same hour's work.

GRAND TOTAL SALARY: $69,135

... and no days off.

Moms only escape the working day during the average 48 minutes they spend on themselves, whether it's reading, exercising or taking a shower. They devote 1 hour, 12 minutes exclusively to their husbands and 26 minutes to socializing with friends.

Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2008/...should_pay.html