One day a priest is preaching to his congregation about sorrow. He use a comical story as an analogy of his preach. The congregation burst into laughter once the priest said the catch line of the jokes. The priest was really happy. Then he continues his preach by repeating the same story, and at the end of the story, some of the congregation are confused and some of them are still laughing for the same jokes. Again, the priest keep repeating the same jokes, he repeated it for about eight times, until the congregation stop laughing and finds out that the joke wasn't funny anymore.
Then the priest said, "My preach was not about the jokes, its about how people can be stuck in deep sorrow over the same reason. I keep repeating the same jokes until all of you find it that its not funny anymore, and you all stop laughing. BUT, I always wonder, why do people keep crying over and over for the same reason? Whatever the reason is, you have to face it, its part of your 'journey'."
What has been done, is done. Never regret anything you do, its better to regret because you did it, rather than to regret because you didn't do it. Don't live in the past. Move forward.
Monday, 23 April 2012
How Fortunate I am...
I will never get bored to tell myself and my kin to always be grateful for what we have. Sometimes we're blinded by our obsession and depression that we forget of all the valuable things we have. Maybe that's part of being human, we never satisfied with what we have, we always envy each other, and craving for more.
Well guess what, sometimes we need to stop that want-something-more temptations and look around. Sometimes we didn't realise how far we've walked because we keep complaining and regretting stuff that we shouldn't be bothered, and the next thing you know, you missed all of the views from the path you've passed.
We should try to reflect our 'journey', and realise what we have achieved so far. If we keep putting ourselves in depression, sorrow and envious behaviour, we might never get the chance to enjoy the moment and be grateful for what we have. Thus, we should enjoy every moment of our lives, make every second counts, and the important thing is, to be grateful for what we have and what we've achieved. Just like the old times saying, "The happiest people are not those who have valuable possessions, but those who values what they posses."
Remember this, while we're envying someone else's life, other people maybe wishing they had our lives instead of their own.
Maybe starting from tomorrow, when you wake up in the morning, you can look at to mirror and say "How fortunate I am for...."
For me, at the moment I would like to say, "How fortunate I am to be able to write this blog, to have self consciousness about being grateful, and to be able to share it with others."
cheers
Well guess what, sometimes we need to stop that want-something-more temptations and look around. Sometimes we didn't realise how far we've walked because we keep complaining and regretting stuff that we shouldn't be bothered, and the next thing you know, you missed all of the views from the path you've passed.
We should try to reflect our 'journey', and realise what we have achieved so far. If we keep putting ourselves in depression, sorrow and envious behaviour, we might never get the chance to enjoy the moment and be grateful for what we have. Thus, we should enjoy every moment of our lives, make every second counts, and the important thing is, to be grateful for what we have and what we've achieved. Just like the old times saying, "The happiest people are not those who have valuable possessions, but those who values what they posses."
Remember this, while we're envying someone else's life, other people maybe wishing they had our lives instead of their own.
Maybe starting from tomorrow, when you wake up in the morning, you can look at to mirror and say "How fortunate I am for...."
For me, at the moment I would like to say, "How fortunate I am to be able to write this blog, to have self consciousness about being grateful, and to be able to share it with others."
cheers
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
(un)FAIR ENOUGH
Some people are just born and stuck with the luck of Irish. Just by waving your hand, as if they have the Harry Potter's Unbeatable Wand in their hand, or by just snapping their fingers, they can make everything work according to their plan/desire, even from a tidal wave situation.
Envy?
Yeah, me too.
Its really pain in the ass to see the universe playing games with you. Where (you think) you work your ass off for everything and believe you deserve something equal for your hard work/sacrifice , some lazy ass jerk just cut you in the line and got something equal or even more than what you've done or deserve.
Lately, I think the "Luck of Irish" (original meaning = sarcastic way of saying) is the best phrase to describe one's situation. Disappointment after disappointment, bad news after bad news, and so on. I just want to scream "F*** you!" to everybody, as if they cant get enough looking at me suffering. But, thankfully one can still control one's madness, I dont want to be the idiot who use abusive words on my social network status just to get attentions. Keep it cool. One may be upset, but one still have brain and dignity.
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale.
I'm just trying to be patient at the moment, maybe its a sign that I should reflect myself. And improve myself to become a better person. I dont want to be the whiny bitch who complains about this and that. Maybe its a sign that I should be more wise, to see everything from a more wider perspective. And, last but not least, to be grateful with what I have achieved so far.
There are A LOT of people out there who are much more LESS fortunate than me. To have a complete family, to be able to live abroad, enjoying the beauty of the nature along with the amazing delicate of various cuisine, and most of all, to have the privilege accompanied by great friends while experiencing those moments are the things that one cant thank enough.
SO, one should count one's blessings instead of complaints.
Now, I feel better. Although, some people may look down on me, I know that I am worth more than what they think. I'm proud with all that I have achieved, and I got my families and friends to support me.
This writing is dedicated to my good friends (read - family) here in Glasgow, Scotland (NOT UK). Thank you for being there when I'm up and care even more when I'm down. One is really grateful to have such friends like you guys.
-cheers from BIG man-
Envy?
Yeah, me too.
Its really pain in the ass to see the universe playing games with you. Where (you think) you work your ass off for everything and believe you deserve something equal for your hard work/sacrifice , some lazy ass jerk just cut you in the line and got something equal or even more than what you've done or deserve.
Lately, I think the "Luck of Irish" (original meaning = sarcastic way of saying) is the best phrase to describe one's situation. Disappointment after disappointment, bad news after bad news, and so on. I just want to scream "F*** you!" to everybody, as if they cant get enough looking at me suffering. But, thankfully one can still control one's madness, I dont want to be the idiot who use abusive words on my social network status just to get attentions. Keep it cool. One may be upset, but one still have brain and dignity.
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale.
I'm just trying to be patient at the moment, maybe its a sign that I should reflect myself. And improve myself to become a better person. I dont want to be the whiny bitch who complains about this and that. Maybe its a sign that I should be more wise, to see everything from a more wider perspective. And, last but not least, to be grateful with what I have achieved so far.
There are A LOT of people out there who are much more LESS fortunate than me. To have a complete family, to be able to live abroad, enjoying the beauty of the nature along with the amazing delicate of various cuisine, and most of all, to have the privilege accompanied by great friends while experiencing those moments are the things that one cant thank enough.
SO, one should count one's blessings instead of complaints.
Now, I feel better. Although, some people may look down on me, I know that I am worth more than what they think. I'm proud with all that I have achieved, and I got my families and friends to support me.
This writing is dedicated to my good friends (read - family) here in Glasgow, Scotland (NOT UK). Thank you for being there when I'm up and care even more when I'm down. One is really grateful to have such friends like you guys.
-cheers from BIG man-
Monday, 20 February 2012
Is Seeing Believing?
Sometimes we demand too much from The Almighty. We asked for loads of things, girl/boyfriend, wealthy, health, job, promotion, etc. And when we found out that God didn't answer our prayers we started to doubt HIS existence. We started to think that God is something that human created in order to find peace and satisfaction in facing the pity of real live situation (ie. rejection, sad moments, etc). When we doubt HIS existence we started to loose our faith, we don't really 'BELIEVE' in God's power anymore. We acknowledge God, all the tales, good-bad behaviour, etc but thats it, end of the story. At this point we've become a very rationale-based person. 1+1 = 2. If I don't see it, if I can't touch/smell/eat it, then I don't believe it.
From the tales we've heard about the God's creation in the past, we always believe that God works in a mysterious way. Well guess what, HE still works in a mysterious ways, sometimes we're to blind to see how things work 'magically' in our lives. Try to look around, see what you can find? Every second that passed is God's miracle, is God's way to lead you to a better live. As I always believe, everything happens for a reason. Thus, we shall learn and appreciate life.
Okay enough about me babbling about God and faith. Today I feel like writing about seeing-is-believing, thats why, as a person who have faith, I believed this analogy would go along with the main topic.
I'm going to close this post with a story from one my favourite writers, Paulo Coelho. I found this story is related to the topic, and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Raj Tells Me a Story
A widow from a poor village in Bengal did not have enough money to pay her son's bus fare, and so, when the boy started going to school, he would have to walk through the forest all on his own, In order to reassure him, she said:
'Don't be afraid of the forest, my son. Ask you God Krishna to go with you. He will hear you prayer.'
The boy followed his mother's suggestion; Krishna duly appeared; and from the on, accompanied him to school every day.
When it was his teacher's birthday, the boy asked his mother for some money in order to buy him some present.
'We haven't have any money, son. Ask your brother Krishna to get you a present.'
The following day, the boy explained his problem to Krishna, who gave him a jug of milk.
The boy proudly handed the milk to the teacher, but the other boys' presents were far more superior and the teacher didn't even notice his gift.
'Take that jug of milk to the kitchen,' said the teacher to an assistant.
The assistant did as he was told. However, when he tried to empty the jug, he found that it immediately filled up again of its own accord. He informed the teacher, who was amazed and asked the boy:
'Where did you get that jug, and how does it manage to stay full all the time?'
'Krishna, the god of forest, gave it to me.'
The teacher, the students and the assistant all burst out laughing.
'There are no gods in the forest. That's pure superstition,' said the teacher. 'If he exist, let's all go and see him.'
the whole group set off. The boy started calling for Krishna but he did not appear. The boy made one last desperate appeal.
'Brother Krishna, my teacher wants to see you. Please show yourself!'
At that moment, a voice emerged and echoed throughout the forest.
'How can he possibly want to see me, my son? He doesn't even believe I exist!'
Paulo Coelho,
adapted from 'Like The Flowing River'.
Cheers.
From the tales we've heard about the God's creation in the past, we always believe that God works in a mysterious way. Well guess what, HE still works in a mysterious ways, sometimes we're to blind to see how things work 'magically' in our lives. Try to look around, see what you can find? Every second that passed is God's miracle, is God's way to lead you to a better live. As I always believe, everything happens for a reason. Thus, we shall learn and appreciate life.
Okay enough about me babbling about God and faith. Today I feel like writing about seeing-is-believing, thats why, as a person who have faith, I believed this analogy would go along with the main topic.
I'm going to close this post with a story from one my favourite writers, Paulo Coelho. I found this story is related to the topic, and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Raj Tells Me a Story
A widow from a poor village in Bengal did not have enough money to pay her son's bus fare, and so, when the boy started going to school, he would have to walk through the forest all on his own, In order to reassure him, she said:
'Don't be afraid of the forest, my son. Ask you God Krishna to go with you. He will hear you prayer.'
The boy followed his mother's suggestion; Krishna duly appeared; and from the on, accompanied him to school every day.
When it was his teacher's birthday, the boy asked his mother for some money in order to buy him some present.
'We haven't have any money, son. Ask your brother Krishna to get you a present.'
The following day, the boy explained his problem to Krishna, who gave him a jug of milk.
The boy proudly handed the milk to the teacher, but the other boys' presents were far more superior and the teacher didn't even notice his gift.
'Take that jug of milk to the kitchen,' said the teacher to an assistant.
The assistant did as he was told. However, when he tried to empty the jug, he found that it immediately filled up again of its own accord. He informed the teacher, who was amazed and asked the boy:
'Where did you get that jug, and how does it manage to stay full all the time?'
'Krishna, the god of forest, gave it to me.'
The teacher, the students and the assistant all burst out laughing.
'There are no gods in the forest. That's pure superstition,' said the teacher. 'If he exist, let's all go and see him.'
the whole group set off. The boy started calling for Krishna but he did not appear. The boy made one last desperate appeal.
'Brother Krishna, my teacher wants to see you. Please show yourself!'
At that moment, a voice emerged and echoed throughout the forest.
'How can he possibly want to see me, my son? He doesn't even believe I exist!'
Paulo Coelho,
adapted from 'Like The Flowing River'.
Cheers.
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Catatan Awal Tahun
Selamat Tahun Baru 2012! Semoga di tahun yang baru ini semua impian, cita2 dan harapan kita terwujud, dan yang paling penting kita bisa menjadi pribadi yang lebih baik dari tahun2 sebelumnya.
Untuk catatan awal tahun saya hanya ingin mengingatkan diri sendiri untuk selalu bersyukur atas segala hal. Baik, buruk, bahagia, sedih, terjadi, ataupun tidak terjadi semua itu hendaknya selalu disyukuri. Saat kita diberi kesempatan untuk hidup di setiap hari baru, di setiap pagi baru, itu adalah suatu anugerah yang wajib disyukuri.
Hal lain yang saya ingin ingatkan kepada diri sendiri adalah kita hidup dalam suatu aliran sungai besar. Semua bermuara ke satu tujuan akhir, yaitu ke laut yang luas dan indah. Terkadang saat perjalana dari hulu ke hilir, kerap kali kita menemukan rintangan. Bebatuan, lumpur, tanah, sehingga kita sering kali tertambat atau terjengkal di tengah perjalanan, yang pada akhirnya memudarkan harapan kita.
Hendaknya kita belajar untuk menguatkan diri dengan ikhlas dan pasrah kepada Sang Pencipta. Karena hanya dari-Nya lah kita peroleh semua kekuatan untuk meneruskan usaha kita sampai ke hilir.
Saya akan menutup postingan kali ini dengan mengutip tweet teman saya, "Sometimes God doesn't give what you desire, not because you don't deserve it, but because you deserve more."
Salam.
Untuk catatan awal tahun saya hanya ingin mengingatkan diri sendiri untuk selalu bersyukur atas segala hal. Baik, buruk, bahagia, sedih, terjadi, ataupun tidak terjadi semua itu hendaknya selalu disyukuri. Saat kita diberi kesempatan untuk hidup di setiap hari baru, di setiap pagi baru, itu adalah suatu anugerah yang wajib disyukuri.
Hal lain yang saya ingin ingatkan kepada diri sendiri adalah kita hidup dalam suatu aliran sungai besar. Semua bermuara ke satu tujuan akhir, yaitu ke laut yang luas dan indah. Terkadang saat perjalana dari hulu ke hilir, kerap kali kita menemukan rintangan. Bebatuan, lumpur, tanah, sehingga kita sering kali tertambat atau terjengkal di tengah perjalanan, yang pada akhirnya memudarkan harapan kita.
Hendaknya kita belajar untuk menguatkan diri dengan ikhlas dan pasrah kepada Sang Pencipta. Karena hanya dari-Nya lah kita peroleh semua kekuatan untuk meneruskan usaha kita sampai ke hilir.
Saya akan menutup postingan kali ini dengan mengutip tweet teman saya, "Sometimes God doesn't give what you desire, not because you don't deserve it, but because you deserve more."
Salam.
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
baby its cold outside
I wish I could sing this song with you my dear *sigh*
Season's Greetings folks!
cc: fastidious
Season's Greetings folks!
cc: fastidious
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Just for Today
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
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
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"
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