When you've been out of love, try looking at others. They do not even know the feeling of love or even have been in one.
When you complain about walking barefooted on terrains, which hurt, think of those that do not even have legs.
When you claim you have a lot of time on hand, think about those whose days are numbered.
When you choose not to finish your food, think of those who do not even have a chance to eat.
When you complain about not having enough clothes, think of those who yearns to even have their own, or even have none to survive the seasons.
Friday 18 November 2011
There are no pessimistic sides to anything.
A grandmother had two sons, one of them sells straw hats while the other, umbrellas.
She had be worrying for years for these two sons of hers. Her concerns were:
1) During rainy days, the straw hats will not sell.
2) During sunny days, the umbrellas would not sell.
One day, a monk came to beg for urns and one glance at the lady whose face was wrinkled, he could not hold back and asked, "What is making you so unhappy? Care to share? I may provide you with answers. :)"
She sighed and invited him in and lamented about her worries and the situation.
The monk could only smile and joyfully claim, " You love your sons, so you should be optimistic about their businesses. Thinking in this way may make you happier!
1) During sunny days, your son selling straw hats will reap big profits!
2) During rainy days, your son selling umbrellas will reap big profits!"
The grandmother was enlightened. She had been thinking in a way which worried her for years, yet her sons are still well-to-do. If she could think in the way the monk had described, she would be happier through the years and yet, her sons will still be well-to-do. It was a simple logic and our choice of thinking.
Many a time, when we are faced with difficulties, we would narrow our views to the negative side of it. Yet, we could have chosen to be positive about it and learn from our mistakes if we fail, or sail through tough tides to reach a more meaningful success.
This post is dedicated to all students going through examinations and promotions, especially those faced with the situation of being not able to promote to the next year. Be positive, instead of going to major exams (GCE A/O Level etc.) with results that scrape you through your promotions, try preparing yourself another year. There is no wasted time unless you deem it. You can make it and even be more successful than your peers.
"Know your weaknesses and your enemies, then, fight a hundred battles and win a hundred battles." ~ Sun Tzu's Art of War
She had be worrying for years for these two sons of hers. Her concerns were:
1) During rainy days, the straw hats will not sell.
2) During sunny days, the umbrellas would not sell.
One day, a monk came to beg for urns and one glance at the lady whose face was wrinkled, he could not hold back and asked, "What is making you so unhappy? Care to share? I may provide you with answers. :)"
She sighed and invited him in and lamented about her worries and the situation.
The monk could only smile and joyfully claim, " You love your sons, so you should be optimistic about their businesses. Thinking in this way may make you happier!
1) During sunny days, your son selling straw hats will reap big profits!
2) During rainy days, your son selling umbrellas will reap big profits!"
The grandmother was enlightened. She had been thinking in a way which worried her for years, yet her sons are still well-to-do. If she could think in the way the monk had described, she would be happier through the years and yet, her sons will still be well-to-do. It was a simple logic and our choice of thinking.
Many a time, when we are faced with difficulties, we would narrow our views to the negative side of it. Yet, we could have chosen to be positive about it and learn from our mistakes if we fail, or sail through tough tides to reach a more meaningful success.
This post is dedicated to all students going through examinations and promotions, especially those faced with the situation of being not able to promote to the next year. Be positive, instead of going to major exams (GCE A/O Level etc.) with results that scrape you through your promotions, try preparing yourself another year. There is no wasted time unless you deem it. You can make it and even be more successful than your peers.
"Know your weaknesses and your enemies, then, fight a hundred battles and win a hundred battles." ~ Sun Tzu's Art of War
Thursday 17 November 2011
There are two sides to everything
We face many things in life. Students faces studies, Adults faces workload.
Be optimistic, because being STRESSED is just DESSERTS.
Be optimistic, because being STRESSED is just DESSERTS.
One Single Woman
Dave, a teen aged 15 had a quarrel with his mother. Since it was during his rebellious period of his teenage life, he could only lament what we teenagers would always claim, "You don't understand me at all! You'll never give me what I want!" The quarrel took a turn for the worse and Dave, on impulse, stormed out of his house and shouted at his mother, "I'm leaving for good! I have friends I can depend on anyway!"
He contacted his friends, his close ones. He was greeted with the usual conformity like how teenagers engage in a talk. Upon mention about his predicament, they either replied that their parents will not approve of him staying over in such a short notice or they were busy. He had no one to rely on. Left alone, he wondered along the streets until late afternoon.
In the moment of fury, he left house in the morning without eating and now hunger brought him to a noodle store in front of a coffeeshop. He reached his pockets, empty. He stared blankly at the shop and customers taking trays of noodles to their tables. The boss of the noodle store then saw him standing there for quite some time and asked what would he like to eat.
Dave: "I have no money with me."
Boss: "Its okay, the noodles will be on the house."
The boss then offered the noodles to Dave at no expense. As the crowd died down, the boss approached Dave and curiously asked,
Boss: "Why're you out here, not at home?"
Dave: "I had a quarrel with my mother! I left house this morning and had nothing to eat since then. Even you understand me better than that of my mother and knew I was hungry!"
Boss: "I'm disappointed. I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thank me as if I'm better than your mother. Your mother gave you your life and took care of you since the day you were born, have you even said thank you to her? Enjoy your noodles and go home."
He walked off, shaking his head.
Dave thought about his words as he strolled along a path so familiar. Deep in thoughts, unknowingly, he reached his doorstep. All he saw was his mother waiting and what all mothers would do..Nag.
Mom: "Dave! Where have you been since morning! You didn't bring any money I gave you the other day and handphone! How you call me? Go in wash up and eat your dinner!"
On the table, there was already his portion prepared for him.
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Reflections:
; How many times have you thanked your Mom for doing things that you may not have noticed and took granted for besides on Mother's Day?
; Instead of claiming your friends "Understand You better than your family do", why not think about your family's concern for you that is why they do things you don't like?
; Will your friends always be there for you? They come and go, your family don't.
; There is no overnight feud between your parents, siblings and you.
Your parents give you the best without asking for returns. Don't take it for granted, learn to make the best from the best they ALWAYS give to you unconditionally.
He contacted his friends, his close ones. He was greeted with the usual conformity like how teenagers engage in a talk. Upon mention about his predicament, they either replied that their parents will not approve of him staying over in such a short notice or they were busy. He had no one to rely on. Left alone, he wondered along the streets until late afternoon.
In the moment of fury, he left house in the morning without eating and now hunger brought him to a noodle store in front of a coffeeshop. He reached his pockets, empty. He stared blankly at the shop and customers taking trays of noodles to their tables. The boss of the noodle store then saw him standing there for quite some time and asked what would he like to eat.
Dave: "I have no money with me."
Boss: "Its okay, the noodles will be on the house."
The boss then offered the noodles to Dave at no expense. As the crowd died down, the boss approached Dave and curiously asked,
Boss: "Why're you out here, not at home?"
Dave: "I had a quarrel with my mother! I left house this morning and had nothing to eat since then. Even you understand me better than that of my mother and knew I was hungry!"
Boss: "I'm disappointed. I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thank me as if I'm better than your mother. Your mother gave you your life and took care of you since the day you were born, have you even said thank you to her? Enjoy your noodles and go home."
He walked off, shaking his head.
Dave thought about his words as he strolled along a path so familiar. Deep in thoughts, unknowingly, he reached his doorstep. All he saw was his mother waiting and what all mothers would do..Nag.
Mom: "Dave! Where have you been since morning! You didn't bring any money I gave you the other day and handphone! How you call me? Go in wash up and eat your dinner!"
On the table, there was already his portion prepared for him.
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Reflections:
; How many times have you thanked your Mom for doing things that you may not have noticed and took granted for besides on Mother's Day?
; Instead of claiming your friends "Understand You better than your family do", why not think about your family's concern for you that is why they do things you don't like?
; Will your friends always be there for you? They come and go, your family don't.
; There is no overnight feud between your parents, siblings and you.
Your parents give you the best without asking for returns. Don't take it for granted, learn to make the best from the best they ALWAYS give to you unconditionally.
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