Lord, for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray:
Keep me, my God, from stain of sin, Just for today.
Let me both diligently work, And duly pray:
Let me be kind in word or deed, Just for today.
Let me be slow to do my will, Prompt to obey:
Help me to mortify my flesh, Just for today.
Let me no wrong or idle word Unthinkingly say;
Set Thou a seal upon my lips, Just for today.
Let me in season, Lord, be grave, In season, gay;
Let me be faithful to Thy Grace, Just for today.
And if today my tide of life Should ebb away,
Give me Thy Sacraments divine, Sweet Lord, today.
In purgatory's cleansing fires Brief be my stay;
Oh, bid me, if today I die, Go home today.
So, for tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray;
But keep me, guide me, love me, Lord, just for today.
Sister M Xavier
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Thursday, 6 October 2011
RIP Steve Jobs
Today the world has lost one its best visioners. The man behind the Apple brand passed away this morning. Such an irony that Steve passed one after the latest iPhone 4S is introduced to the public. Later on after the news spread people comes with new terms for iPhone 4S = iPhone 4 Steve.
I was never a big fan of Apple product. As a matter of fact, up until now I only have 2 Apple products. I had the first gen of iPod Mini, I got it in 2005, and now its broken. After that I dont believe in Apple anymore, but last year I decided to give Apple another shot to become the part of my life. I bought a Macbook Pro 15" and believe me or not, this so-called-best-laptop-ever managed to changed my paradigm about computer into a new level. I came out with a conclusion that Apple computer is a computer created for people who can't use computer. Since then I became a big fan of their product. I was thinking of getting the new iPhone 4S as well. At first, I have doubt with the new iPhone, but after I saw the presentation and its features, I've made up my mind. I have to buy that phone. And I would consider that as a tribute to Mr. Steve Jobs and to honor his work.
I dont know you that well Mr. Jobs, I never even met you, but if I know you from your products. Your products speaks for itself of how you are trying to so hard to create technologies that understand human, and I thank you for that.
Good bye Steve! Rest in Peace, the world will never be like what it is right now if theres no Apple products around.
I'm going to close the post with two of my favorite Steve Jobs' quotes:
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
"Stay hungry, stay foolish"
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
What is Love?
Is funny how people describe love in such different ways. Today my friend shared a picture/note about love, and here's what it says:
I approached a kid and asked:
"What is love?"
The kid answered,
"Love is when a puppy licks your face."
I laughed, but then he added.
"Even after you left him alone all day."
For me personally this picture/note contains three messages.
1. As a canine lover, who own five dogs, there's no doubt about this kid's statement. I believe that a combination of kids and puppies (not literally) will create the most adorable thing in the world.
2. The last sentence the kid said. Love is about having faith in your love one, you believe that no matter where you go, how long you will be gone, you know that love is the bond that holds you both together.
3. Same thing apply in our relationship with the Creator of life. No matter what mistake(s) you did, how awful your behavior is, the Creator will always open His hand when you need His help. He never neglect His best creation.
Spread the love people!
cheers
I approached a kid and asked:
"What is love?"
The kid answered,
"Love is when a puppy licks your face."
I laughed, but then he added.
"Even after you left him alone all day."
For me personally this picture/note contains three messages.
1. As a canine lover, who own five dogs, there's no doubt about this kid's statement. I believe that a combination of kids and puppies (not literally) will create the most adorable thing in the world.
2. The last sentence the kid said. Love is about having faith in your love one, you believe that no matter where you go, how long you will be gone, you know that love is the bond that holds you both together.
3. Same thing apply in our relationship with the Creator of life. No matter what mistake(s) you did, how awful your behavior is, the Creator will always open His hand when you need His help. He never neglect His best creation.
Spread the love people!
cheers
Monday, 15 August 2011
The Piece of Bread That Fell Wrong Side Up
We all have a tendency to believe in 'Murphy's Law': that everything we do will turn out wrong. Jean Claude Carriere has an interesting story about precisely that feeling.
A man was quietly eating his breakfast. Suddenly, the peace of bread that he had just spread with butter fell to the ground. Imagine his surprise when he looked down and saw that it had landed buttered side up! The man thought he had witnessed a miracle. Excited, he went to tell his friends what happened, and they were all amazed; because when a piece of bread fall on the floor, it nearly always lands buttered side down, making a mess of everything.
'Perhaps you're a saint,' one friend said. 'And this is a sign from God.'
Soon the whole village knew, and they all started animatedly discussing the incident: how was is that, against all expectations, the man's slice of bread had fallen on the floor buttered side up? Since no one could come up with a credible answer, they went to see a Teacher, who lived nearby and told him the story.
The Teacher requested that he be given one night to pray, reflect, and seek divine inspiration. The following day, they all returned, eager for an answer.
'It's quite simple really,' said the Teacher. 'The fact is that the piece of bread fell exactly as it should have fallen, but the butter had been spread on the wrong side.'
(Paulo Coelho, Like The Flowing River)
remember there's always two sides for everything.
Have a great Monday!
A man was quietly eating his breakfast. Suddenly, the peace of bread that he had just spread with butter fell to the ground. Imagine his surprise when he looked down and saw that it had landed buttered side up! The man thought he had witnessed a miracle. Excited, he went to tell his friends what happened, and they were all amazed; because when a piece of bread fall on the floor, it nearly always lands buttered side down, making a mess of everything.
'Perhaps you're a saint,' one friend said. 'And this is a sign from God.'
Soon the whole village knew, and they all started animatedly discussing the incident: how was is that, against all expectations, the man's slice of bread had fallen on the floor buttered side up? Since no one could come up with a credible answer, they went to see a Teacher, who lived nearby and told him the story.
The Teacher requested that he be given one night to pray, reflect, and seek divine inspiration. The following day, they all returned, eager for an answer.
'It's quite simple really,' said the Teacher. 'The fact is that the piece of bread fell exactly as it should have fallen, but the butter had been spread on the wrong side.'
(Paulo Coelho, Like The Flowing River)
remember there's always two sides for everything.
Have a great Monday!
Saturday, 6 August 2011
do not be afraid
just when you thought you were alone, when you think you can't do it anymore, always remember.
Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you
I have call you by your name, you are mine
When you walk through the waters I'll be with you
You will never sink beneath the waves
When the fire is burning all around you
You will never be consumed by the flames
Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you
I have call you by your name, you are mine
When the fear of loneliness is looming
then remember I am at your side
When you dwell in the exile of the stranger
remember you are precious in my eyes
Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you
I have call you by your name , you are mine
You are mine, O my child, I am your Father
and I love you with a perfect love.
Friday, 29 July 2011
Superhero
I just came back from the cinema few hours ago. Captain America was the movie that I choose to watch today. Overall the story and the cinematography was amazing. I have to say that this movie is one of the must-watch-summer-movie of the year.
One of the scene, the main character (Cap. America) is arguing with a person about what a 'hero' is all about. And here's what I learnt, a hero is not about having enormous size of muscles, going to a war field, killing enemies, saving other people or wearing tight spandex. A hero something that we have inside all of us, its a responsibilities to ourselves and our neighbors. Not only to protect, but to know what its right and one's willingness to sacrifice something for the goods of others. It depends on you whether you want to show it or not.
Everybody is a superhero. Try to dig deeper.
One of the scene, the main character (Cap. America) is arguing with a person about what a 'hero' is all about. And here's what I learnt, a hero is not about having enormous size of muscles, going to a war field, killing enemies, saving other people or wearing tight spandex. A hero something that we have inside all of us, its a responsibilities to ourselves and our neighbors. Not only to protect, but to know what its right and one's willingness to sacrifice something for the goods of others. It depends on you whether you want to show it or not.
Everybody is a superhero. Try to dig deeper.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
There's No Such Thing As Perfect Holiday
Baru saja saya kembali dari liburan bersama teman dekat saya dan keluarganya di London. Rehat sejenak dari segala rutinitas di Glasgow yang menjenuhkan dan penuh kepenatan rasanya sungguh nikmat, Anda tidak dapat membayar dengan uang sebanyak apapun. Perasaan lega saat dan rileks, saat Anda melihat bangunan2 kuno dan pemandangan alami yang indah, ataupun saat Anda menerima keramahan dari penduduk lokal setelah Anda berinteraksi dengan mereka. Bagi saya mengeksplorasi tempat atau kota baru dan melihat kebiasaan orang yang hidup di tempat itu adalah suatu hal yang menarik, mungkin bagi Anda itu hal yang membosankan, mungkin Anda adalah tipe pribadi yang lebih memilih untuk berbelanja sesuatu yang khas dari daerah itu. Tapi saya tidak bisa memungkiri, saya juga tetap menikmati pengalaman berburu beraneka ragam pakaian bermerk dan modis dengan harga murah karena saat ini adalah musim dimana sebagian toko menggelar diskon untuk Musim Panas.
Seminggu saya habiskan di ibukota Britania Raya tersebut, sungguh menyenangkan rasanya tinggal di kota itu. Kota metropolis yang 'hidup' dan penuh dengan 'warna'. Lucunya hampir 85% dari penduduk kota tersebut merupakan imigran, tapi itulah yg membuat kota ini menjadi lebih meriah. Tujuan saya datang ke London adalah untuk berlibur, untuk melepaskan diri dari kebosanan. Jadi saat saya tiba disana saya mengatakan kepada teman saya jika saya ingin berlibur, terserah mau dibawa kemana yang penting bisa liburan. Dan benar saja, hari kedua dan ketiga saya habiskan di kota yang terletak di sebelah selatan kota London. Kota turis yang sungguh sangat mengesankan. Saya berkenalan dengan banyak teman baru dan melihat banyak hal menarik di kota ini. Saya tidak akan bercerita mengenai apa saja yang saya lakukan di sana, yang jelas kunjungan ini benar2 berkesan.
Selain liburan tujuan saya datang ke London adalah untuk bertemu seseorang (mantan pacar) yang kebetulan juga sedang berkunjung ke kota ini. Saya memang berharap bisa bertemu, sudah hampir 6 bulan lebih saya tidak bertemu, dan kami berjanji untuk bertemu di London sebelum saya berangkat ke Glasgow. Tapi sayangnya rencana tinggal rencana, lima hari waktu yang bisa saya manfaatkan ternyata tidak satu detik pun saya bisa bertatap muka dengannya. Saya sungguh kecewa, dan saya berpikir liburan saya akan menjadi kacau karena mood saya sudah turun. Tetapi setelah mengingat apa yang pernah saya tulis di post sebelumnya, semua terjadi karena suatu alasan. Pasti Sang Pencipta mempunyai rencana dibalik semua kejadian. Benar saja, jika saja saya bertemu dengannya mungkin saya tidak akan melihat salah satu bagunan bersejarah di kota London, dan tdak tahu apa yang saya lihat dan 'dapatkan' di dalam bangunan tersebut. Ternyata kita memang hanya bisa berencana, yang menentukan hasilnya bukan kita.
Dari pengalaman ini pula saya mendapat ilham, jika tidak ada yang namanya istilah liburan sempurna. Liburan sempurna itu adalah ungkapan untuk menggambarkan liburan yang tak terlupakan, bukan liburan yang mewah dan berlebihan. Banyak kejadian unik, lucu, sedih, dan menyenangkan pada perjalan saya kali ini, dan hal2 inilah yang membuat liburan saya menjadi liburan yang sempurna. Mudah2an bulan depan rencana saya untuk liburan part. 2 juga bisa menjadi liburan yang tak terlupakan.
Pada kesempatan ini saya ingin mengucapkan banyak terima kasih kepada teman saya, adiknya dan ibunya, serta rekan2 pelajar dari kota berinisial 'B'.
Salam.
cc:fastidious
Seminggu saya habiskan di ibukota Britania Raya tersebut, sungguh menyenangkan rasanya tinggal di kota itu. Kota metropolis yang 'hidup' dan penuh dengan 'warna'. Lucunya hampir 85% dari penduduk kota tersebut merupakan imigran, tapi itulah yg membuat kota ini menjadi lebih meriah. Tujuan saya datang ke London adalah untuk berlibur, untuk melepaskan diri dari kebosanan. Jadi saat saya tiba disana saya mengatakan kepada teman saya jika saya ingin berlibur, terserah mau dibawa kemana yang penting bisa liburan. Dan benar saja, hari kedua dan ketiga saya habiskan di kota yang terletak di sebelah selatan kota London. Kota turis yang sungguh sangat mengesankan. Saya berkenalan dengan banyak teman baru dan melihat banyak hal menarik di kota ini. Saya tidak akan bercerita mengenai apa saja yang saya lakukan di sana, yang jelas kunjungan ini benar2 berkesan.
Selain liburan tujuan saya datang ke London adalah untuk bertemu seseorang (mantan pacar) yang kebetulan juga sedang berkunjung ke kota ini. Saya memang berharap bisa bertemu, sudah hampir 6 bulan lebih saya tidak bertemu, dan kami berjanji untuk bertemu di London sebelum saya berangkat ke Glasgow. Tapi sayangnya rencana tinggal rencana, lima hari waktu yang bisa saya manfaatkan ternyata tidak satu detik pun saya bisa bertatap muka dengannya. Saya sungguh kecewa, dan saya berpikir liburan saya akan menjadi kacau karena mood saya sudah turun. Tetapi setelah mengingat apa yang pernah saya tulis di post sebelumnya, semua terjadi karena suatu alasan. Pasti Sang Pencipta mempunyai rencana dibalik semua kejadian. Benar saja, jika saja saya bertemu dengannya mungkin saya tidak akan melihat salah satu bagunan bersejarah di kota London, dan tdak tahu apa yang saya lihat dan 'dapatkan' di dalam bangunan tersebut. Ternyata kita memang hanya bisa berencana, yang menentukan hasilnya bukan kita.
Dari pengalaman ini pula saya mendapat ilham, jika tidak ada yang namanya istilah liburan sempurna. Liburan sempurna itu adalah ungkapan untuk menggambarkan liburan yang tak terlupakan, bukan liburan yang mewah dan berlebihan. Banyak kejadian unik, lucu, sedih, dan menyenangkan pada perjalan saya kali ini, dan hal2 inilah yang membuat liburan saya menjadi liburan yang sempurna. Mudah2an bulan depan rencana saya untuk liburan part. 2 juga bisa menjadi liburan yang tak terlupakan.
Pada kesempatan ini saya ingin mengucapkan banyak terima kasih kepada teman saya, adiknya dan ibunya, serta rekan2 pelajar dari kota berinisial 'B'.
Salam.
cc:fastidious
Monday, 20 June 2011
HOW
another beautiful lyric
"I'm asking for your help
I am going through hell
Afraid nothing can save me but the sound of your voice
You cut out all the noise
And now that I can see mistakes so clearly now
I'd kill if I could take you back
But how?
But how?
Why does the one you love
Become the one who makes you want to cry
Though I don't understand the meaning of love
I do not mind if I die trying"
(Maroon 5 - How)
Cherish what you have right now, some people are dying to get back what they have lost. Show them how much they mean the world to you, its never too late to do that.
"I'm asking for your help
I am going through hell
Afraid nothing can save me but the sound of your voice
You cut out all the noise
And now that I can see mistakes so clearly now
I'd kill if I could take you back
But how?
But how?
Why does the one you love
Become the one who makes you want to cry
Though I don't understand the meaning of love
I do not mind if I die trying"
(Maroon 5 - How)
Cherish what you have right now, some people are dying to get back what they have lost. Show them how much they mean the world to you, its never too late to do that.
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
we should never be sad
Bhagavad Gita (Chapter II, 16-26)
'Man is not born, nor does he die. Having come into existence, he will never cease to be, because he is eternal and permanent. Just as man discards old clothes and puts on new clothes, so the soul discards the old body and puts on a new one. But the soul is indestructible; swords cannot pierce it, fire cannot burn it, water cannot wet it, the wind cannot dry it. It is beyond the power of all these things. Since man is always indestructible, he is always victorious (even in his defeat), and that is why he should never be sad'
cheers.
cc: fastidious
'Man is not born, nor does he die. Having come into existence, he will never cease to be, because he is eternal and permanent. Just as man discards old clothes and puts on new clothes, so the soul discards the old body and puts on a new one. But the soul is indestructible; swords cannot pierce it, fire cannot burn it, water cannot wet it, the wind cannot dry it. It is beyond the power of all these things. Since man is always indestructible, he is always victorious (even in his defeat), and that is why he should never be sad'
cheers.
cc: fastidious
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