Thursday 27 December 2012

God knows


Today, Simon, we believe God wants you to know that ...

it is more than okay to live your joy.


Whatever makes your heart sing is what God wants for you! Of course it's okay to be happy! Of course it's okay to fulfill your heart's deepest desires! What your soul most dearly and deeply desires is the very thing God wants for you. 

Tuesday 20 November 2012

You've Got Mail


On this day of your life, Simon, we believe God wants you to know ... that love won't run out. 

In moments when you feel like you have given and given until there is no more of yourself to give, remember that love won't run out. God has an infinite amount of love for you and for you to pass on to others. Even at times when the well seems dry, God can send a flood. Let the flood of love wash over you and then drench everyone around you. 

Sunday 11 November 2012

Idealess

The moment when you feel that your idea bank has gone vacated.

I was capable of saying vividly what I want, orally or in writing, before some time ago. But now I found that there is a deterioration in my speaking skills. So does my interpersonal skills. Life is filled with plenty of challenges. Bundled with obstacles and stiff competition. Or perhaps the environment does matter.

Imagine your hesitation is already up to your neck and you are further disrupted with excessive obligations and commitments from somewhat unavoidable circumstances and people. You must certainly be falling in depression and fatigue!

But life goes on without answering your cry nor making an attempt to wait for you to wipe out your tears. Each piece of tissue paper you disposed indicates one single finite step in your building of the kingdom of fruitful future. Knowledge strengthens your power and status. A fact remains a fact.

Bureaucracy and Structure kill innovation and plant boredom. Encouragement on new-thinking has long gone. Motivation disappeared. There left an emptiness which is inexplainable. That is how you feel after getting on for so far. A place like an oasis in the desert is vigorously sought.

At long last I have nothing to gain but victory. And I have everything to give. To glorify and praise my Lord. For not giving up on me when I did things wrong. For not abandoning me when I felt so hurt. For being with me existentially and apparently. For giving me guidance and walking with me on my way.

Life's a guess. We are at times idealess. Make free. Rely on and trust that everything will soon be fine.

The Impaired

During a service at the Church on a day of obligation, I witnessed a young man was standing in front of and showing sign language to a group of seated people. Then I quickly learnt that they are the group of deaf and mute. And all of a sudden I felt myself so blessed. Being able to sit in and listening to the God's words without any difficulties. Being able to see the world through the gifts that God confers. 

Have you ever wondered how your life would turn out to be if you were impaired? whether slightly, moderately or even totally destroyed. 

Life's a deep breath that you must hold and keep it warm. You are perfectly equipped, you are not handicapped. Most certainly you are loved. That is the mercy of God which He gives upon us. Be not afraid. The Lord is with you always, regardless if you are or not impaired. In moments like these, repent and turn a new leaf. 

Sunday 23 September 2012

Status

Status: When was the last time you did something for the first time? 

As time goes by we need to constantly upgrade ourselves so as to catch up with the changes around us. Changes could be in different terms. People and Context are two main issues that we need to address. Concerning what and how the changes could make us change is often an uneasy task. It takes time. We used to say or mesmerise ourselves that "Time Will Heal" but I just learnt that sometimes time won't heal. 

It is the mindset of a person to determine the length of the pain and bitterness. Your attitude and aptitude determine your altitude. How you see yourself is how far you measure your ability to go. Start doing something that your future self would thank you for it. Always believe and hold on to your faith. Stay out of comfort zone and do something for the first time. You might not be successful but you take opportunity to enhance your learning curve. You obtain experience and you grow. That is the subject matter. 


Wednesday 8 August 2012

Message


that you are wonderfully made.

Look at the world around you, the infinite detail and creativity. Unimaginable beauty surrounds us every day. You are part of that creation, materializing from the same artist that created sunsets and rainbows. Don't ever allow yourself to think you are anything less than wonderful.


Monday 9 July 2012

In the state of denial



Sometimes, people resist changes. There are many reasons behind this. One of them is the mere reluctance to adopt changes as the purpose of life. More often people prefer staying in comfort zone to seeing things getting unorganised in their eyes. But change is always constant. Technological advancement and cyber development brings changes to our lives. That is an undeniable fact. Change is always constant. Our minds, our thoughts, our decisions, our intension, our behaviours, our choices etc. Nothing in this world would be everlasting, except for the truth of Dharma teachings. There is always room for improvement. We have to unlearn in order to learn more precious matters. Things might be controlled or uncontrolled. Might be favourable or unfavourable. Might be pleasant or unpleasant. Might be encouraging or discouraging. All we need to do is to step out of the comfort zone. For better or worse. There must be lessons waiting for us. You will apparently have no chance to change if you don't see the need. And sooner or later you will be changed by changes. 

Don't be afraid of the uncertainties in life. Life is full of ups and downs which resemble the heartbeats. You wouldn't know when the beats are going to stop one day, all you need to do is to make your heart worths beating and live up your days. You have a role to play in this universe, even if you do not know it yet. Without you, this divine clockwork would not be the same. So look after yourself. Nourish and pamper yourself with tender loving care. There is a reason for your existence, that you are important! Never give up on your hope. Be persistent. Nobody easily succeeds at the first attempt. He who triumphs bears the fruits of victory. And you gotta sow before reap or to sustain the rain before seeing the rainbow. That is the simplest principle of life. Don't ask why not this and that. Prove it to yourself and others instead. 

Thursday 28 June 2012

Dream

I have a dream
A song to sing
To help me cope
With everything
If you see the wonder
Of a fairy tale
You can take the future
Even if we fail
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I have a dream
I'll cross the stream


It has come to the moment that I proudly step in the United Kingdom as a post-colonisation commonwealth citizen. I used to dream that I could soar beyond the sky. The first place someone asked me which I wanted to visit the most, the answer would certainly be "Britain". I didn't know much knowledge of her historical trace-back. Neither in the world war nor Renaissance Era. I know William Shakespeare and The Beatles but not in depth. I heard of Queen Elizabeth, King George, King Henry but I couldn't truly immerse in the atmosphere, because I wasn't born at that time.

What makes it great is the memory left behind. People glorify the fame of the Kingdom. People uplift the name of the Kings and Queens. People are proud of being a British citizen. I am proud of the infrastructure Britain had given to us in my own country. She articulated a development vision for us to follow since our independence. I am extremely grateful that I could finally stand on the ground in the UK!! Brits' accents are so mesmerising. Brits are so charming. Brits are so lovely. Brits have the best of it and second to none.

Deeply in love with Union Jack. I just wonder would it be all that I will carry home in September? lol

And now I start to think that's where I belong. But dream would remain as dream. And may it be in dream.

 With Superlamb Banana
 Is contemplating
 Run Run A Raining Day
 Chinatown
 Me in campus
Me on Church St. 

Sunday 25 March 2012

Commitment

1. Work

Be yourself with good manner and friendly-fostering attitude. Be generous and sincere to build widespread network. Be courageous and bold to face any incoming problems. Even if you don't like the job you're doing, be passionate. Nothing could be done without perseverance. Once you're at the workplace, you are held accountable to your portfolio, personally. Commitment is much required because it completes your work. Work is never ending, do not hesitate to ask for assistance should you need any. Be polite while you meet people. Remember, first impression is genuinely important as it forms the perception towards a person at the first sight. Be committed to your work, either before, during and after.

2. Family

It's should be another agenda item on our list of commitment. Family is the one who supports you when you face difficulties, source of encouragement, seed of salvation, ship of sanctuary and thunder of unconditional love. Family might be flawed, but the love and bond would always remains no matter where the members go. We may not have all together but together we have it all. It should be a comfortable place where you can behave naturally, live without worries, complain without being infuriated. Time would heal everything. All parties underpinned for the foundation of love. With fortified base, we are the best warriors to conquer every tough time together, prepare for the worst and pray for the best.

Keep your faith!

Wednesday 21 March 2012

When was the last time

Has been dwelling on work in PJ after CNY has passed. 
Life is good and well-led owing to the attitude. Sometimes it depends on the perspective we see things around. As such, optimists see life as opportunity whereas pessimists see life as difficulty. 

I'm not gonna teach you what you need to know. But I'd plead you to practice what you preach. 
When you really have interest in the matter, devote in your full commitment to achieve what you want. 
Make the process spectacular. You might not walk on proper path, but you would be amazed at the meeting of fruitful end of the road. When you don't know where to go or nowhere to go, any path will take you to. 

Life is a progress. Life is like riding your bicycle. You gotta keep going in order to keep it balanced. 
Momentum, Friction, Inertia and Velocity. Life's full of science. Life's full of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and much more elements. 

Life is made up of love and compassion, religion and faith, beats and rhythms. It is colourful if you enjoy enlarging the fine art of life's sense. It is endurable. It is bearable. It is manageable. It is unbreakable. It's awesome. Even if there's hindrance, even if people impede you, you gotta go above them and avoid letting them taking you down in plight. 

Repent. Replenish your cells of weapon with wisdom and compassion. Love makes the world go round. Time cherishes every single sharable moment to be indispensable. 

When was the last time you truly smile? When was the last time you innerly enlighten? When was the last time you repent and ask for savour from the Lord? When was the last time you genuinely talk your thought? When was the last time you align your mind and action? When was the last time you extend your hand of assistance and love to those needy? 

Make a change. We can all make a difference. 

Saturday 28 January 2012

CNY

Chinese New Year

Literally, it's a special festival and holiday for those being at different places to go home and reunite with their family members and all loved ones. There are a lot of Do's and Don't's during the festival. It is celebrated from the eve up to the fifteenth day of the duration. Each festival day carries different and unique meaning. *blabla*

Well.. Old granny stories. I could memorise these from the front to the back and from the last sentence back to the front. Personally the way I treat CNY is more of sustance over form. I make it a task to comprehend the inherent and coherent meanings of every single session and ritual. It is filled with mysterious festive colour blending with the attractiveness of the ethnic especially living in a multi-cultural country harmoniously.

Talking and Doing are two differentiated things. I go home as the time stipulated. I helped out in any way I can for my family. I painted the old colour-fading door. I captured every single precious moment with them. I pretended like I am a very good child. I took the initiative and greeted every relative with nice words just to avoid any further talk-behind regarding my manner. The way my parents raised me was different. They tell you what and when and who, but you gotta sort it out how by yourself.

It's already the sixth of Lunar. It nearly marks the end of my holiday and retreat because I gotta embark on my part time career life soon. But wait, I am not quite ready to be back to the hustling and bustling city life! Rescue me... Help...

*echo*

Tuesday 17 January 2012

Greatness

First and foremost, I would like to thank all the parties whom had helped me making my oversea studies a success. Without your support and kind understanding, I might not be able to make up my mind to see things from a wider perspective.

I was so upset that I gave up the chance to make application. I took no action before the application was due. After some time I thought it is worthwhile to attend such summer programme. Because it is a rare opportunity for us to spread our wings to fly and learn. It is our show time. Most of all, I don't dare to give up any greatness to strive a little higher learning curve. It would totally be a different story and experience.

Life is good. When you're embraced by grace and inner peace, joy and felicity.

Sunday 1 January 2012

2012

Welcome to a brand new year! 


Prepared your new-year resolutions?

Ready... 

Get set... 

Go!