ORIGIN
In the days when the Romans ruled over Israel, the Emperor ordered a a census to be taken and everyone was asked to return to his hometown. A young man, Joseph and his wife, Mary, a virgin who was expecting a child by the power of God(as believed by Christians), made a long tiring journey to Bethlehem. The town was overcrowded and there was no room available. That was serious because Mary was about to give birth to her child and needed a place to rest. Seeing their plight, an innkeeper offered some space in his stable, and it was there that Jesus Christ was born.
All over the world, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December which is not the actual date of his birth. This celebration originated in the 4th century AD. That was the time when the Roman Empire became Christian with the conversion of the Emperor, Constantine the Great, to Christianity. A few days after the winter solstice(22nd December), the Romans had a festival of the birth of the new sun. The Christians of Rome found this to be a suitable date to celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ.
SIGNIFICANCE
For Christians, the most important meaning of Christmas is that God has became man in Jesus Christ to bring salvation to mankind, In the Bible, Jesus is also called "Emmanuel" which means "God-with-us". In celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ believers
(a) recall the historical event more than 2000 years ago. This is the time to rejoice and thank God who "loved the world so much that he sent his Son";
(b) try to find greater meaning in their lives today. As a man, Jesus Christ, whom Christians also believe to be God, lived a fully human life. He was able to live a life of perfect love. Christians rejoice to know that such a life is possible and at Christmas, renew their faith in Jesus Christ;
(c) have their hopes renewed. No one knows what the future holds for him, but by hearing the promise of Jesus Christ, " I will be with you always", Christians live in hope as they put their trust in him.
OBSERVANCES
As Christmas is an important celebration for Christians, some churches observe a four-week period of spiritual preparation called Advert. Advert means "coming" and so during this period, Christians pray and read the Bible to focus their thoughts on their need for a Saviour in their lives. During this period of Advert, they become more aware of the kind of changes they need to make their lives in order to follow more closely the teachings of Christ. This preparation leads up to special midnight services in many churches. Apart from Masses and Holy Communion Services, some churches also stage Christmas pageants. These pageants are plays which re-enact the scence of Christ's nativity (birth). Special worship services alre also held on Christmas Day itself. The Christmas message is also proclaimed during the season through the singing of Christmas carols in churches, homes and other places.
Christmas is a special time of exchanging gifts. The giving of gifts symbolises God's great gift of the Saviour in the person of Jesus. It reflects the spirit in which Christians are to live, that is, more ready to give than to receive. Therefore, gifts are given, especially to the poor and underprivileged, as a sign of God's love for all people.
Santa Claus - This jolly character dressed in red and white still appears at Christmas much to the delight of children. Santa Claus is the nickname of Saint Nicholas, bishop who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to a legend, he secretly helped a poor man, providing him with dowries to marry off his three daughters. So nowadays, Santa Claus is known to be a good-hearted man who gives gifts to children in secret, especially at Christmas time.
The Christmas tree, an evergreen, symbolises everlasting life. The practice decorating the tree with lights could have its origin in the Roman festival which Christmas replaced. They represent the warmth of God's love which Christians experience and want to share with others, They also represent Jesus Christ whom Christians call the "Light of the world". The decorations symbolise all the blessings one has received from God during the year.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
A walk to remember
Today met up with Gary to buy books. Saw my freshies leading their freshies to buy books. Reminds me of last year when i was doing the same. But too bad my freshies seems to have forgotten me liao.. sad man.. Then went to South canteen to eat then head to Funan IT mall to find my Office chair and Gary's resistance band.
Within 6 hours, we walked from Funan IT mall to suntec to Sim Lim then back to Bugis Marina and finally back to suntec.(over 30km)Finally suntec's carrefour have wat i wan.. And guess wat this bloody hell indian guy say we can put the office chair into the trolley and pay at the counter .Pay liao drag to this Looney Tunes store to tell them my address and they will send it to my house dismantle. I have to resemble them myself? The indian guy's attitude sucks la. And because we are buying something less than 150 we need to put the stuff into the trolley. Then if we buy cupboard we put the cupboard into the trolley to pay?
Within 6 hours, we walked from Funan IT mall to suntec to Sim Lim then back to Bugis Marina and finally back to suntec.(over 30km)Finally suntec's carrefour have wat i wan.. And guess wat this bloody hell indian guy say we can put the office chair into the trolley and pay at the counter .Pay liao drag to this Looney Tunes store to tell them my address and they will send it to my house dismantle. I have to resemble them myself? The indian guy's attitude sucks la. And because we are buying something less than 150 we need to put the stuff into the trolley. Then if we buy cupboard we put the cupboard into the trolley to pay?
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
It's OK To Be A Bad Christian
"When a man who accepts Christian doctrine lives unworthily of it, it is much clearer to say that he is a bad Christian than to say he is not a Christian.” ~ C.S. Lewis, in the preface of the book, Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis went to a place where few preachers dare go – he actually said it – you can be bad at being a Christian and still be a Christian. This is without a doubt dangerous ground, because it is easy to become stale, and God clearly said ‘You can be hot, or you can be cold, but if you are lukewarm I will spew you out of my mouth.’ However, there are still two facts, tried and true, that cannot be changed. The first is, you can become a Christian instantly. Christ clearly stated that fact – “Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart, and you will be saved.” If you acknowledge the teachings of Christ, and commit to following them, you are a Christian. The second fact is, you cannot become a good Christian instantly. It’s no more than common sense – if you start playing guitar, it will be a good bit of time before you will be a good guitar player. That is no reason to give up – you can call yourself a guitar player the second you purchase one and begin to learn. You are simply a bad guitar player, and that’s quite all right, for a certain period of time. If you’ve been playing for years and are no better than you were at first, there’s something quite wrong, but as long as you continue to improve, there’s no place in anyone to insult your progress. While one man may have a more natural makeup to play guitar, that doesn’t exactly mean he has tried harder. To whom much is given much is expected; only you and God know if you are working at the pace you should be. Seeing as chastity, temperance, humility, and all the other Christian virtues are in the opposite direction of your natural desires, it’s certainly going to take some time to become good at adopting the Christian virtues. Do not be discouraged by the fact that you are a bad Christian – it’s quite all right, just so long as you never stop practicing.
Here’s yet another way to look at it. It is well known to modern people that taking smaller bites of food and chewing them slowly is a healthier way to eat. Many of us, despite knowing this fact, continue to eat fast and take large bites. This overloads our body, and due to not chewing our food properly, our body cannot get all the nutrients out of the food before it turns to waste. The same goes for Christianity – there is so much to be taken in, it must be done slowly and carefully. The person who eats the entire meal quickly may be able to say, “I am a better eater than you, I am already done”, but get very little quality or enjoyment out of it. Meanwhile, the very slow eater, who may seem to be inferior at the practice, is getting proper nourishment and enjoying his meal at the same time. I have seen many eager Christians constantly bite off more than they can chew, trying to make themselves a perfect Christian overnight, only to find themselves disappointed when their efforts turn to waste (I have actually seen this go on for years upon end). One man may say, ‘I am going to stop cursing, drinking, smoking, lusting, pay all my bills on time, get out of debt, get in healthy shape, clean up my room, and read my bible every day’. Meanwhile his friend says, ‘I’m going to deal with the smoking, drinking, debt, lust, and all that stuff later – right now I am just going to try and stop looking down my nose at people I don’t prefer. I’ll confront those other issues when I get this one down.’ While the first man may hold up for a while and seem to be getting further along, appearing to be a better Christian, he will quickly find he has bitten off more than he can chew and all his efforts turn to waste. Meanwhile, the second man, while not coming along as fast, will slowly overcome his flesh and eventually digest more training and wisdom than the other man. Don’t try and bite off more than you can chew – it’s ok to be a bad Christian for a time, and I would go so far as to say it is unavoidable. No one is good at something overnight. You can become a Christian overnight, but take your time becoming good at it. Practice makes perfect. Pick up your guitar and learn the basics, and when you’re ready, move on to the next level. Chew your food slowly and enjoy each bite – take another when your body is ready. Believe in God, study Jesus teachings, and though it will take years, that’s quite normal and alright – with God’s help and some hard effort on your end, you’ll get there.
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C.S. Lewis went to a place where few preachers dare go – he actually said it – you can be bad at being a Christian and still be a Christian. This is without a doubt dangerous ground, because it is easy to become stale, and God clearly said ‘You can be hot, or you can be cold, but if you are lukewarm I will spew you out of my mouth.’ However, there are still two facts, tried and true, that cannot be changed. The first is, you can become a Christian instantly. Christ clearly stated that fact – “Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart, and you will be saved.” If you acknowledge the teachings of Christ, and commit to following them, you are a Christian. The second fact is, you cannot become a good Christian instantly. It’s no more than common sense – if you start playing guitar, it will be a good bit of time before you will be a good guitar player. That is no reason to give up – you can call yourself a guitar player the second you purchase one and begin to learn. You are simply a bad guitar player, and that’s quite all right, for a certain period of time. If you’ve been playing for years and are no better than you were at first, there’s something quite wrong, but as long as you continue to improve, there’s no place in anyone to insult your progress. While one man may have a more natural makeup to play guitar, that doesn’t exactly mean he has tried harder. To whom much is given much is expected; only you and God know if you are working at the pace you should be. Seeing as chastity, temperance, humility, and all the other Christian virtues are in the opposite direction of your natural desires, it’s certainly going to take some time to become good at adopting the Christian virtues. Do not be discouraged by the fact that you are a bad Christian – it’s quite all right, just so long as you never stop practicing.
Here’s yet another way to look at it. It is well known to modern people that taking smaller bites of food and chewing them slowly is a healthier way to eat. Many of us, despite knowing this fact, continue to eat fast and take large bites. This overloads our body, and due to not chewing our food properly, our body cannot get all the nutrients out of the food before it turns to waste. The same goes for Christianity – there is so much to be taken in, it must be done slowly and carefully. The person who eats the entire meal quickly may be able to say, “I am a better eater than you, I am already done”, but get very little quality or enjoyment out of it. Meanwhile, the very slow eater, who may seem to be inferior at the practice, is getting proper nourishment and enjoying his meal at the same time. I have seen many eager Christians constantly bite off more than they can chew, trying to make themselves a perfect Christian overnight, only to find themselves disappointed when their efforts turn to waste (I have actually seen this go on for years upon end). One man may say, ‘I am going to stop cursing, drinking, smoking, lusting, pay all my bills on time, get out of debt, get in healthy shape, clean up my room, and read my bible every day’. Meanwhile his friend says, ‘I’m going to deal with the smoking, drinking, debt, lust, and all that stuff later – right now I am just going to try and stop looking down my nose at people I don’t prefer. I’ll confront those other issues when I get this one down.’ While the first man may hold up for a while and seem to be getting further along, appearing to be a better Christian, he will quickly find he has bitten off more than he can chew and all his efforts turn to waste. Meanwhile, the second man, while not coming along as fast, will slowly overcome his flesh and eventually digest more training and wisdom than the other man. Don’t try and bite off more than you can chew – it’s ok to be a bad Christian for a time, and I would go so far as to say it is unavoidable. No one is good at something overnight. You can become a Christian overnight, but take your time becoming good at it. Practice makes perfect. Pick up your guitar and learn the basics, and when you’re ready, move on to the next level. Chew your food slowly and enjoy each bite – take another when your body is ready. Believe in God, study Jesus teachings, and though it will take years, that’s quite normal and alright – with God’s help and some hard effort on your end, you’ll get there.
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STUPID QUESTIONS WITH THE SMART ANSWERS
BOY : May I hold your hand?
GIRL : No thanks, it isn't heavy.
GIRL : Say you love me! Say you love me!
BOY : You love me...
GIRL : If we become engaged will you give me a ring??
BOY : Sure, what's your phone number??
GIRL : I think the poorest people are the happiest.
BOY : Then marry me and we'll be the happiest couple
GIRL : Darling, I want to dance like this forever.
BOY : Don't you ever want to improve??
BOY : I love you and I could die for you!
GIRL : How soon??
BOY : I would go to the end of the world for you!
GIRL : Yes, but would you stay there??
SHARON : Have you ever had a hot passionate, burning kiss??
TRACY : I did once. He'd forgotten to take the cigarette out of his mouth.
MAN : You remind me of the sea.
WOMAN : Because I'm wild, romantic and exciting?
MAN : NO, because you make me sick.
WIFE : You tell a man something, it goes in one ear and comes out of the
other.
HUSBAND : You tell a woman something: It goes in both ears and
comes out of the mouth.
MARY : John says I'm pretty. Andy says I'm ugly.What do u think, Peter?
PETER : A bit of both. I think you're pretty ugly.
1) Girlfriend : "...And are you sure you love me and no one else ?"
Boyfriend : "Dead Sure! I checked the whole list again yesterday".
2) Teacher : "Which is more important to us, the sun or the moon?"
Pupil : "The moon".
Teacher : "Why?"
Pupil : "The moon gives us light at night when we need it but the sun
gives us light only in the day time when we don't need it".
3) Teacher : "What do you call a person who keeps on talking when people
are no longer interested?"
Pupil : "A teacher".
4) Waiter : "Would you like your coffee black?"
Customer : "What other colors do you have?"
5) My father is so old that when he was in school, history was called
current affairs.
6) Teacher : "Sam, you talk a lot !"
Sam : "It's a family tradition".
Teacher : "What do you mean?"
Sam : "Sir, my grandpa was a street hawker, my father is a teacher".
Teacher : "What about your mother?"
Sam : "She's a woman".
7) Tom : "How should I convey the news to my father that I've failed?"
David: "You just send a telegram: Result declared, past year's
performance repeated".
8) Teacher : "Now, children, if I saw a man beating a donkey and stopped
him, what virtue would I be showing?"
Student : "Brotherly love".
9) Teacher : "Now, Sam, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?"
Sam : "No sir, I don't have to, my mom is a good cook".
10) Patient : "What are the chances of my recovering doctor?"
Doctor : "One hundred percent. Medical records show that nine out of ten
people die of the disease you have. Yours is the tenth case
I've treated. The others all died".
11) Teacher : " Can anybody give an example of COINCIDENCE?"
One Student : "Sir, my Mother and Father got married on the same day and
at the same time."
12) Teacher : " George Washington not only chopped down his father's
Cherry tree, but also admitted doing it.
Now do you know why his father didn't punish him ?"
One Student: " Because George still had the axe in is hand."
GIRL : No thanks, it isn't heavy.
GIRL : Say you love me! Say you love me!
BOY : You love me...
GIRL : If we become engaged will you give me a ring??
BOY : Sure, what's your phone number??
GIRL : I think the poorest people are the happiest.
BOY : Then marry me and we'll be the happiest couple
GIRL : Darling, I want to dance like this forever.
BOY : Don't you ever want to improve??
BOY : I love you and I could die for you!
GIRL : How soon??
BOY : I would go to the end of the world for you!
GIRL : Yes, but would you stay there??
SHARON : Have you ever had a hot passionate, burning kiss??
TRACY : I did once. He'd forgotten to take the cigarette out of his mouth.
MAN : You remind me of the sea.
WOMAN : Because I'm wild, romantic and exciting?
MAN : NO, because you make me sick.
WIFE : You tell a man something, it goes in one ear and comes out of the
other.
HUSBAND : You tell a woman something: It goes in both ears and
comes out of the mouth.
MARY : John says I'm pretty. Andy says I'm ugly.What do u think, Peter?
PETER : A bit of both. I think you're pretty ugly.
1) Girlfriend : "...And are you sure you love me and no one else ?"
Boyfriend : "Dead Sure! I checked the whole list again yesterday".
2) Teacher : "Which is more important to us, the sun or the moon?"
Pupil : "The moon".
Teacher : "Why?"
Pupil : "The moon gives us light at night when we need it but the sun
gives us light only in the day time when we don't need it".
3) Teacher : "What do you call a person who keeps on talking when people
are no longer interested?"
Pupil : "A teacher".
4) Waiter : "Would you like your coffee black?"
Customer : "What other colors do you have?"
5) My father is so old that when he was in school, history was called
current affairs.
6) Teacher : "Sam, you talk a lot !"
Sam : "It's a family tradition".
Teacher : "What do you mean?"
Sam : "Sir, my grandpa was a street hawker, my father is a teacher".
Teacher : "What about your mother?"
Sam : "She's a woman".
7) Tom : "How should I convey the news to my father that I've failed?"
David: "You just send a telegram: Result declared, past year's
performance repeated".
8) Teacher : "Now, children, if I saw a man beating a donkey and stopped
him, what virtue would I be showing?"
Student : "Brotherly love".
9) Teacher : "Now, Sam, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?"
Sam : "No sir, I don't have to, my mom is a good cook".
10) Patient : "What are the chances of my recovering doctor?"
Doctor : "One hundred percent. Medical records show that nine out of ten
people die of the disease you have. Yours is the tenth case
I've treated. The others all died".
11) Teacher : " Can anybody give an example of COINCIDENCE?"
One Student : "Sir, my Mother and Father got married on the same day and
at the same time."
12) Teacher : " George Washington not only chopped down his father's
Cherry tree, but also admitted doing it.
Now do you know why his father didn't punish him ?"
One Student: " Because George still had the axe in is hand."
The Difference Between Rich/Poor People?
Article By: Robert Joseph
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father.
The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them."
The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing?
Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
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One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father.
The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them."
The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing?
Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
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Monday, April 9, 2007
Friends Forever
VITAMIN C LYRICS
"Graduation (Friends Forever)"
And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives
Where we're gonna be when we turn 25
I keep thinking times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same
But when we leave this year we won't be coming back
No more hanging out cause we're on a different track
And if you got something that you need to say
You better say it right now cause you don't have another day
Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down
These memories are playing like a film without sound
And I keep thinking of that night in June
I didn't know much of love
But it came too soon
And there was me and you
And then we got real blue
Stay at home talking on the telephone
We'd get so excited, we'd get so scared
Laughing at ourselves thinking life's not fair
And this is how it feels[1] -
As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come Whatever
We will still beFriends Forever
So if we get the big jobs
And we make the big money
When we look back now
Will our jokes still be funny?
Will we still remember everything we learned in school?
Still be trying to break every single rule
Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?
Can Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan?
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
And this is how it feels [Repeat 1]
La, la, la, la:
Yeah, yeah, yeah
La, la, la, la:
We will still be friends forever
Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?
Can we survive it out there?
Can we make it somehow?
I guess I thought that this would never end
And suddenly it's like we're women and men
Will the past be a shadow that will follow us 'round?
Will these memories fade when I leave this town
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
[Repeat 1 (3x)]
Importance of Grades
By : Robert Joseph Submitted 2007-04-09 15:11:11
While getting an education is important, human potential is not so limited that it can be measured merely by an apitude for rote learning. Grades are just one means by which to reveal the gem at the center of your life. So do not evaluate yourself solely on grades or the school you attend.
It has been said recently that one's EQ is more important that one's IQ. This attests to the importance of such broadranging human qualities as compassion or a staunch fighting spirit, which no IQ test can guage. For this reason, it is foolish to think that your grades at sixteen or eighteen or whatever, will determine the rest of your life. There's much more to human potential than that.
Your studies are important. But your present grades do not doom you to a less-than-bright future. If you think this way, you will keep yourself from nurturing your abilities. If you give up trying to mine the gem in your life, your personal development will cease. This is something to avoid at all costs.
Some get accepted at universities but don't work hard there. There are some who become overbearing and arrogant. The world needs leaders-- not elitists. Others stop striving for personal growth after entering a big company or becoming bureaucrats, doctors, or lawyers. Some people who graduate from top universities even resort to crime. Many people, achieving their personal goals, forget to work for others.
Actually, graduating and getting a job is just the beginning, not the final destination. But many think only about what they want to become, not what they can contribute to the society. Greatness as a human being is not determined by educational background or social position.
Your future depends on the efforts you make and whether you are walking the correct path. It's not important how you compare to others but how you compare to who you were yesterday.
The question is how we can live happily, in a way true to ourselves, where we can always look forward and advance. Suppose you are lost in the jungle. You want to find your way out and reach the ocean but don't know which way to go. What do you do? The answer is to keep moving ahead. Eventually, you will reach a river, and when you follow the river downstream, you will reach the ocean.
Being young means wrestling with all kinds of problems. It means resolving them, in spite of all difficulties, pushing aside the dark clouds of despair and advancing toward the sun, toward hope. Such strength and resilience are the hallmarks of youth.
Buddhists gain the widsom throught daily practice that the important thing is to keep moving forward. While struggling with various problems, it is vital that you advance-- even if it's only one or two inches. If you do so, later, when you look back you'll see that you have actually made your way through the jungle in no time.
Author Resource: From the book "The Way Of Youth"
Article From Seekthat.net
While getting an education is important, human potential is not so limited that it can be measured merely by an apitude for rote learning. Grades are just one means by which to reveal the gem at the center of your life. So do not evaluate yourself solely on grades or the school you attend.
It has been said recently that one's EQ is more important that one's IQ. This attests to the importance of such broadranging human qualities as compassion or a staunch fighting spirit, which no IQ test can guage. For this reason, it is foolish to think that your grades at sixteen or eighteen or whatever, will determine the rest of your life. There's much more to human potential than that.
Your studies are important. But your present grades do not doom you to a less-than-bright future. If you think this way, you will keep yourself from nurturing your abilities. If you give up trying to mine the gem in your life, your personal development will cease. This is something to avoid at all costs.
Some get accepted at universities but don't work hard there. There are some who become overbearing and arrogant. The world needs leaders-- not elitists. Others stop striving for personal growth after entering a big company or becoming bureaucrats, doctors, or lawyers. Some people who graduate from top universities even resort to crime. Many people, achieving their personal goals, forget to work for others.
Actually, graduating and getting a job is just the beginning, not the final destination. But many think only about what they want to become, not what they can contribute to the society. Greatness as a human being is not determined by educational background or social position.
Your future depends on the efforts you make and whether you are walking the correct path. It's not important how you compare to others but how you compare to who you were yesterday.
The question is how we can live happily, in a way true to ourselves, where we can always look forward and advance. Suppose you are lost in the jungle. You want to find your way out and reach the ocean but don't know which way to go. What do you do? The answer is to keep moving ahead. Eventually, you will reach a river, and when you follow the river downstream, you will reach the ocean.
Being young means wrestling with all kinds of problems. It means resolving them, in spite of all difficulties, pushing aside the dark clouds of despair and advancing toward the sun, toward hope. Such strength and resilience are the hallmarks of youth.
Buddhists gain the widsom throught daily practice that the important thing is to keep moving forward. While struggling with various problems, it is vital that you advance-- even if it's only one or two inches. If you do so, later, when you look back you'll see that you have actually made your way through the jungle in no time.
Author Resource: From the book "The Way Of Youth"
Article From Seekthat.net
Sunday, April 8, 2007
1st entry
Testing 1 2 3...found myself so bored stiff .....i m writing this and i have just no idea why i'm writing this ... i think it'sbecause i just have nothing better to do but to write something on my blog...however i'm just so bored and being bored made me so tired that i can't thinkof anything nice or anything for the matter to write ... haiz ...i'm just soo... BORED....!!! i think thats the reason why i'm writing this ... its because i'm just bored and have nothing really better to do but to write this to test my blog... yawns.... ZzZ ... i'm so bored .... and i have nothing to do...what can i do but to write this boring 1st entry of my blog because i'm just bored and have nothing to do... i hope this post is long enough for you coz i'm so bored..running out of words to write about how bored i am... and being bored i wrote this.....=p
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