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【 frugal consumptive idea 】
Though you have a mulberry bag,you have to own the following conception.
Frugal consumptive idea is that people in the consumer should maximize the save material wealth, reduce or even eliminate waste of a kind of consumption. This is the earliest form of human history, most affected and longest a consumption. Can say, since when mankind produces to this day, the consumption are all more or less, or strong or weak affect people's consumption behavior and consumption patterns. Chinese and foreign economic history, the frugal consumptive idea thinkers and numerous school, but from the existing information, see, China's economic history that "the thrift thinkers and scholars seems to be some more. A Chinese history is said spending a Chu chung of history and extravagant spenders I'm afraid and much. Of course, this is not said China's consumer history have no other spending, but that advocates thriftily, against luxury, it is China's consumer the mainstream thoughts. In the 20 century before mankind overall production capacity still rather low, this makes the material wealth hard-won, support human life life data is very scarce. In order to seek survival and development, people can only leave no stone unturned to life of the economy of data. To do so we can make limited consumer material maintain more people's survival, to the production process and put more production material. Material determines consciousness, thought reflect the reality, thus they generate far-reaching consumer history, of enduring frugal consumptive idea. Frugal consumptive idea to the development of human society huge role, work not died. In the level of social productive forces rather low, it is extremely short time of the materials, it is with material material cost-effective use of that man had a long hard times, just be breeds and development to this day. If human ancestors, poor luxury desire, spend too recklessly, human would have for wealth drained and destroyed. As an example, once its of the ancient Greek is in people's arrogant excessive is high, the decline in crumble completely.
So value and maintain your Mulberry handbag, and save the resource.

We had plans for the next day at the mall. Imagine all that fun, we spent weekends window shopping, buying make-up or shoes and doing all the girlie stuff. Who else would understand our passion of flipping through the pages of the fashion magazine and getting the latest right away when we had the time or money or the energy. Just kidding!! Like I said earlier, we were not fashion freaks. And that was what made us separate from others. If you are a major in finance – you’ll know what I am talking – no money squandering. Besides, we believed saving was a good habit.

The café on the corner left of the street, a few blocks away from our favorite mall was our meeting point. We’d not just have some coffee, but chat a little and then go shopping. I selected a table next to the window as it’s interesting to watch the street walkers. It was a weekend, so no one seemed to be in a hurry. And it was a pleasant day – sunny and windy, playing hide and seek in the sky.

We smiled at each other with excitement and glint in our eyes for the wonderful day that we had to ourselves! Although, I wanted to learn more about her and understand where she came from, I knew I was not in a hurry and we’d do all that gradually.

We got ourselves two hot cappuccinos and we were good. There was a young couple sitting right opposite to us, with my back facing them. I saw Felicia smile back at them. I looked back, and they were still smiling. Of course she did not know them.

Felicia had lived in different parts of the world in the last few years. She lived in India for a year, the middle-east for a couple and the US later. She had great interest in different cultures and tried to learn as much as possible about others by asking interesting question. Like I mentioned earlier, she instantly connected with people and made friends easily.

I, on the other hand had seen a lot and traveled too, but it was mostly in and around India. I loved meeting new people and although I connected with a few souls, it was not as deep as Felicia did. She could instantly know what was going on in the other person’s mind and react in the most soothing way possible. How instinctive, like a psychic. Her mother was one and so I guess it just got passed down to her.

I asked her to tell me more about that later. Right now, I had my eyes set on this handsome guy who walked into the café with a girl next to him. He knew how to walk the walk that I can say…heading straight to the counter, he reached out to his back pocket of his destroyed jeans and pulled out his wallet. He did have a great body, probably worked out thrice a week. Felicia noticed how totally distracted I was. She quickly reminded me – he’s taken by pointing at the ring on his finger. I was amazed and amused…how quickly she noticed things.

He turned around, smiled at the both of us and walked out as if he exactly knew what our conversation was about.

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Felicia was not just pretty to look at. There was something deep and mysterious about her that attracted people’s attention to her and made them do things for her. She dressed very ordinarily, not too revealing or stylish, just proper for the occasion. She belonged to a mediocre income range family and was brought up pretty much in a middle class society.

We met at one of the art galleries while I was on a second time date with a handsome lad who was research student in commerce discipline. We did not have much in common but he was charming and always loaded with plenty of nice things to say. Bottom line, he had stories to tell from his own personal experience and there was not a dull moment.

We bumped into Felicia as she stood there staring at the portrait of a modern art…I normally don’t pay much attention to things that don’t make sense to me. Contemporary art holds little value to my senses.

Felicia had been interacting with me for a couple of months. We were working on a project together as an internee at one of the financial management firms. We made a good team – her ability to see things in a wide view angle and my eye for detail – we covered our subject in entirety. I really enjoyed working with her, not because she was subdued or passive but more because we shared common interests. Both of us were aggressive in our pursuits.

I was always curious though…There was something striking about her persona. People loved to be in her company and she could hold her listener’s attention for an unsual amount of time. What gave her that power over others? What made her stand out from others? How did she get her way from people? The best things are for free, they say but we are all so used to paying a price for the things we want.

A lot of questions stuck out in my mind as I began to notice her from head to toe and tried comparing her with other women.

From what I seized up, she did not wear expensive jewellery, drove a beautiful car or had money to throw. Her external appearance was nothing unusual as such. Only she made the best out of her situations. There was something alluring about her that made her connect to people instantly. People would beam with delight, wanting to be at service for her. It made me smile…and wonder!! Honestly, I was way better than her…atleast I knew how to dress well, put my best foot forward and appear striking externally. But I lacked something, you could tell that!!

....to be contd!

Some thoughts about happiness:

• Happiness is a state of mind, it doesn't reside in objects.
• Nobody can make you happy, except yourself!
• The fountain of happiness is inside of you. Don't try to find it outside. This search is in vain.
• The origin of stress is in your mind. Without the understanding and control of your mind, it's impossible to eliminate the stress.
• Nobody can make you unhappy, unless you allow them to.
• Happiness is measured by the spirit in which you face life's challenges.
• Happiness doesn't come when you do what you like, but when you like what you do.
• Happiness is like perfume: you can't pulverize it on others without being touched by few drops.
• The best way to stay happy is to make sure that others are happy as well.
• The tension and unhappiness are not objects, things or situations. They are our reactions generated by things and situations.

20 Secrets of Happiness

1. Mental concentration
A powerful mind is not easily affected by the challenges of life. Mental concentration means to learn how to live in the present moment, which is the best way to reach happiness and success in life.

2. Detachment and the ability to let go
Some people can concentrate and be absorbed completely during one activity, but it's hard for them to forget that activity when they start another one. We must remember that the only reason for various things, actions and events in our life is to give us the lessons and training necessary for our evolution. We must use them for our progress without attaching to them too much. It is said that" Although it's useful to remember sometimes, it's often wise to forget."

3. Planned thinking
Make sure that from time to time your thinking is planned and structured and not chaotic.Chaotic thinking and dreaming with open eyes it's a sign of a weak mind. It shows that instead of controlling your subconscious mind, you are controlled by it. Your conscious mind should always stay active and alert, being in control over your subconscious mind. Make sure you keep only the thoughts you want to have in that moment.

4. Positive thinking
The way we think is the most important factor in building your personality and character. Make a habit in seeing the positive aspects of things and events, even in the most unhappy situations. Negative thinking weakens the mind, makes it agitated and impure. Having a positive thinking, you will attract always favorable conditions, through the law of resonance. Staying always positive, you will create an aura of good vibrations around you which is beneficent not only for you, but for people around you as well.

5. Take it easyWe use to take things too seriously. We should rather realize that there are no permanent difficulties or problems. All will pass some time sooner or later. Everything is changing. Nothing is static or permanent, including your problems.

6. There is a reason for everything, nothing is random
The Universe has a certain order and everything is linked through the law of cause and effect. For every effect there is a cause. Everything which happens today is there because you saw some seeds there in the past. Change your attitude towards the confrontation with various problems in life. Don't look at them like a burden which comes from nowhere. Look at them as modalities for progress and growth and stay focused in success/failure, gain/loss so that you stop another karmic link to create. The events in our life are not as important as our attitude towards them.
"The world is not good, not bad. It all depends by the way we react to it."

7. Silence, solitude and introspection
Try to make time every day for a silent, peaceful time and dedicate some time just for you. Through silence you preserve your mental energy. Talk only as much as it is necessary. Avoid gossip, arguments and useless conversations. There must be a reason and a sense in everything you say. A lot of mental energy is lost in useless discussions.

8. Conquer your fears
Fears are great consumers of mental energy and they are also major blockages for our progress. According to the Law of Attraction or The Law of Resonance, we attract in our life the things and situations which we are mostly afraid of. Keep in mind that there is nothing in this world you should be afraid of . No situation is ever as frightening and painful as our imagination makes out of it.
Confront every life challenge with a positive attitude and trust in yourself and God.

9. Don't maintain inferiority complexes. What others can do, so can you!
Many people have inferiority complexes, considering that they can't do what others do. They don't trust themselves. You must understand that the ultimate potential is the same for all of us.
Don't compare yourself with others and don't feel inferior or superior to others. In fact we are all One in essence!

10. When you are provoked, don't respond immediately
Every time when you feel troubled because of some unexpected problems or some bad remarks of others, avoid reacting immediately or respond to them. Wait a little, refrain to say or do something as long as the trouble still persists in your mind. It's better to leave that place and stay alone for few minutes, silently. Calm down and try to see the problem from all perspectives. If you need to respond, be polite and respectful.

11. Don't charge your subconscious with negative thoughts
Your subconscious mind is a huge deposit for your conscious mind. Everything you see, hear, think, feel and experiment is deposited here, as permanent memory. Together with the feelings and impressions we deposit negative emotions and feelings like hatred, jealousy, anger and others. The remedy is to send to your subconscious mind only positive emotions and thoughts. This will destroy the negative thoughts and emotions. The positive is always more powerful than the negative.
Remember that the source of troubles are not our actions but our reactions.

12. Be always optimistic
It doesn't matter how many times you failed in reaching a goal. It's important to stay positive and trustful in your success. There is no force which can stop you from reaching success, if you are dedicated to a noble cause.
Remember that no effort is in vane. Even if the situation seem to be a disaster, don't give up. Keep trying. You never know how close you are to success.

13. Learn to say NO
Your courage to say NO can save you from some unpleasant situations. You have an independent personality which can stand up like a rock if truth is on your side. Some people are afraid that if they say NO to a person, they will feel offended. But if that person has a negative attitude generally, she will see everything as negative, no matter what you would say. Instead of concentrating on others, it's better to concentrate upon what you are doing, seeing if that action is good or bad from the point of view of your spiritual evolution.

Read more on my blog Open Your Heart Project:

http://openyourheartproject.blogspot.com/2011/10/2...