Relationship-of all kinds-are like sand held in your hand. Held loosely, with an
open hand, the sand remains where it is. The minute you close your hand and
squeeze tightly to hold on, the sand trickles through your fingers.
You may hold on to some of it, but most will be spilled. A relationship is like that. Held loosely, with respect and freedom for the other person, it is likely
to remain intact. But hold too tightly, too possessively, and the relationship slips away and is lost.
Thought of the day:
When you are sick, do u seek healing or the Healer?
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sigh
Having the wrong combination of people coming together to play and sing music is really bad. Having no frens in church sucks ever more. And sighing is good. It lets out all the negative stuff from your body and the wind juz blows it away.
Friday, August 3, 2007
You have come a long way if u are one of them!!
We survived with mothers who had no maids
We had no childproof locks on toliet bowls, medicine bottles, doors or cabinets.
When we rode our bikes, we had no helmets.
Riding in the back of a pirate taxi was a special treat.
We drank water from the tap and not from a bottle.
We would spend hours under the bright sun flying kites, without worrying about UV rays giving us cancer or aging skin.
We went to catch spiders without worries of Aedes mosquitoes.
We took candy, fizzy drinks, shaved ice with syrup(and salt added to cola was remedy for fever), but we weren't overweight because we were always outside playing.
We did not have Playstations, Xbox, cable TV, DVD movies, no sound surround, no internet.
The idea of a parent bailing us if we broke the law was unheard of. Parents sided with the law.
Yet, we produced some of the best risk-takers and problem solvers.
Cheers to those who pulled thru from the '50s to '80s!
We had no childproof locks on toliet bowls, medicine bottles, doors or cabinets.
When we rode our bikes, we had no helmets.
Riding in the back of a pirate taxi was a special treat.
We drank water from the tap and not from a bottle.
We would spend hours under the bright sun flying kites, without worrying about UV rays giving us cancer or aging skin.
We went to catch spiders without worries of Aedes mosquitoes.
We took candy, fizzy drinks, shaved ice with syrup(and salt added to cola was remedy for fever), but we weren't overweight because we were always outside playing.
We did not have Playstations, Xbox, cable TV, DVD movies, no sound surround, no internet.
The idea of a parent bailing us if we broke the law was unheard of. Parents sided with the law.
Yet, we produced some of the best risk-takers and problem solvers.
Cheers to those who pulled thru from the '50s to '80s!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Life is for living, live it!
There are moments in life when u miss someone so much,
u just want to pick them from your dreams & hug them for real.
When the door of happiness closes, another opens.
But often, we look so long at the closed door,
we don't see the one which has been open to us.
Don't go for looks, they can deceive.
Don't go for wealth, it can fade away.
Go for someone who makes u smile because a smile can make a dark day bright.
Dream what u want to dream, go where u want to go.
Be who u want to be because you have only one life & one chance to do
the things u want to do.
The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past.
You can't go forward until u let go of your past failures & heartaches.
Live ur life so that at the end,
you're the one who is smiling & everyone around you is crying.
Don't count the years - count the memories
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away!
u just want to pick them from your dreams & hug them for real.
When the door of happiness closes, another opens.
But often, we look so long at the closed door,
we don't see the one which has been open to us.
Don't go for looks, they can deceive.
Don't go for wealth, it can fade away.
Go for someone who makes u smile because a smile can make a dark day bright.
Dream what u want to dream, go where u want to go.
Be who u want to be because you have only one life & one chance to do
the things u want to do.
The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past.
You can't go forward until u let go of your past failures & heartaches.
Live ur life so that at the end,
you're the one who is smiling & everyone around you is crying.
Don't count the years - count the memories
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away!
Friday, May 11, 2007
When is enough, enough?
At what point is enough enough? I have so many blessings – less than a lot of people, but more than a lot of people. But that shouldn't matter… it doesn't matter what other people have… at least it shouldn't. What should matter, is do I have what I need? Or even want? There's that old saying I love so much – "We buy things we do not want, with money we do not have, to impress people we do not like." I know everyone in the world knows how that feels, if they can admit it.
The same concept goes for everything I have… my car, my home, my friends, family…. Faith… everything. When have we had enough food? Where is that line? Where do we draw it? From what I can see, most people don't. Ever. We have clothes, but we need better clothes… a house but we need a bigger house. I have a nice car, but I need a nicer one – I have a sweet and beautiful girl, but I need a sweeter and more beautiful one – I have a good body but I need a better one – I have a lot of fame but I need more… even down to, I'm a good Christian but I need to be a better one, or I'm a smart person but I need to be smarter. I've had a few drinks but I need more. I've got a good steak but it could be cooked better, or fresher. Does it ever stop?
When is a hot shower enough? When is warm shelter or clean water enough? When is a person who loves you enough, no matter how rich or charming or stunningly beautiful they are? I know people who are wealthy beyond what most people could imagine, dating girls that should be on the cover of magazines, driving cars that most people only see in movies, but they still dream of more stuff, popularity, respect, and hotter girls, no matter how much they already have. So when is enough enough? For most people, never. And that's why we're all so miserable.
I'm happy. Deep down, I really am. But I still feel constant pressure to strive for more…
to "live up to my potential." What does that mean? It's like I'm being pushed to want what I don't have… or to want that they don't have. I'm happy… when did happiness stop being enough? I need to remind myself – I'm happy. And how can we really want more than being happy? Is there more than happiness? I don't think so. As Cheryl Crow says, "It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you have." The more money I make, the more I spend. The more fame I get, the more cocky I am. When people all love me, I want them to love me more. Where does it stop? Does it stop? Not unless you make it stop. Not unless you can look where you are right now and say, "I have enough." And you do have enough… unless you're dying of thirst of course, and if you are, you're a complete moron for reading all this – go find some water.
am just wanting people to know – I know you want more, and while there is a certain amount of happiness in 'more', it's never enough.All of a sudden, I'm realizing, I could easily spend the rest of my life striving for more… and how miserable that would be. It's like we only get enough to remind us that we can have more. I don't want to live like that. I don't want to live the rest of my life un-happy with what I have.
If you're reading this, you're probably in a warm place, had a good meal today, took a warm shower, and have people who love you… probably even have your own computer. That's enough. Really. That's more than enough. Because if you're not happy with that, you could be Bill Gates wondering how you could turn your money into more. Not saying that he does, because I don't know him and maybe he doesn't, but if you can't appreciate the warm shower you took this morning, you and I are both in for a very long life of un-happiness.
Let me add, I don't think money is bad at all. (or power, same thing) It's a great thing - it usually reflects hard work and wisdom. The love of it is the root of all evil, and the love of it is what will make people miserable. Hard work and wisdom are very fulfilling, and if they pay off financially, that's wonderful. But the money itself is what will corrupt if the hard work and wisdom that built it are lost. That aside, everything I said above stands.
The same concept goes for everything I have… my car, my home, my friends, family…. Faith… everything. When have we had enough food? Where is that line? Where do we draw it? From what I can see, most people don't. Ever. We have clothes, but we need better clothes… a house but we need a bigger house. I have a nice car, but I need a nicer one – I have a sweet and beautiful girl, but I need a sweeter and more beautiful one – I have a good body but I need a better one – I have a lot of fame but I need more… even down to, I'm a good Christian but I need to be a better one, or I'm a smart person but I need to be smarter. I've had a few drinks but I need more. I've got a good steak but it could be cooked better, or fresher. Does it ever stop?
When is a hot shower enough? When is warm shelter or clean water enough? When is a person who loves you enough, no matter how rich or charming or stunningly beautiful they are? I know people who are wealthy beyond what most people could imagine, dating girls that should be on the cover of magazines, driving cars that most people only see in movies, but they still dream of more stuff, popularity, respect, and hotter girls, no matter how much they already have. So when is enough enough? For most people, never. And that's why we're all so miserable.
I'm happy. Deep down, I really am. But I still feel constant pressure to strive for more…
to "live up to my potential." What does that mean? It's like I'm being pushed to want what I don't have… or to want that they don't have. I'm happy… when did happiness stop being enough? I need to remind myself – I'm happy. And how can we really want more than being happy? Is there more than happiness? I don't think so. As Cheryl Crow says, "It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you have." The more money I make, the more I spend. The more fame I get, the more cocky I am. When people all love me, I want them to love me more. Where does it stop? Does it stop? Not unless you make it stop. Not unless you can look where you are right now and say, "I have enough." And you do have enough… unless you're dying of thirst of course, and if you are, you're a complete moron for reading all this – go find some water.
am just wanting people to know – I know you want more, and while there is a certain amount of happiness in 'more', it's never enough.All of a sudden, I'm realizing, I could easily spend the rest of my life striving for more… and how miserable that would be. It's like we only get enough to remind us that we can have more. I don't want to live like that. I don't want to live the rest of my life un-happy with what I have.
If you're reading this, you're probably in a warm place, had a good meal today, took a warm shower, and have people who love you… probably even have your own computer. That's enough. Really. That's more than enough. Because if you're not happy with that, you could be Bill Gates wondering how you could turn your money into more. Not saying that he does, because I don't know him and maybe he doesn't, but if you can't appreciate the warm shower you took this morning, you and I are both in for a very long life of un-happiness.
Let me add, I don't think money is bad at all. (or power, same thing) It's a great thing - it usually reflects hard work and wisdom. The love of it is the root of all evil, and the love of it is what will make people miserable. Hard work and wisdom are very fulfilling, and if they pay off financially, that's wonderful. But the money itself is what will corrupt if the hard work and wisdom that built it are lost. That aside, everything I said above stands.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Christmas
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.
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.
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?
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