We all know that death waits for no one. We all have a contract with death but we do not know when this contract will expire.
Leaving this world is the hardest knowing that they will never visit again. They are no longer just a phone call away. They are gone forever.
When we leave this world, we leave the way we entered; with absolutely nothing. All we leave behind is our name and memories for the ones we love. I guess no one can ever be prepared when a love one dies no matter how sure we are it is going to happen. Often people are so sick we know they are not going to be here very long. Yet, when they actually go, it feels like you have been hit by a car.
Death comes and goes and everyone will part with this world, with the ones we love. So, why not leave a name behind that will bring a smile when it is heard. Live life like there is no tomorrow and live the way you want to be remembered.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Feelings follow behaviour
Have you ever felt that strong urge to do something you never thought you would do? Like jumping out of an aeroplane or off a bridge? Like you need to step out of the box and do something daring, allow your body and mind to be free?
Well, often we are afraid to step out of our comfort zone because we are not sure how we will react to it. Once we are pushed to do something, forced to take the leap, then only do we feel the desire to fly.
Often when we feel down like we are tired of living life as everyday is the same. It is when we step out of our comfort zone and realise there is more to life that we begin to feel whole again.
Well, often we are afraid to step out of our comfort zone because we are not sure how we will react to it. Once we are pushed to do something, forced to take the leap, then only do we feel the desire to fly.
Often when we feel down like we are tired of living life as everyday is the same. It is when we step out of our comfort zone and realise there is more to life that we begin to feel whole again.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Every cloud has its silver lining
Have you ever felt like things are just not going your way? Like you seem to be falling and you just cannot get on your feet? Like you just wish you could close your eyes and everything will be alright?
Well, if you think your life cannot get worse, it can. There are people out there whose life is much worse than yours. You are still fortunate to have a home, food, clothes and family and friends who are there for you. You are physically fit to get around, to walk, hear, taste, feel and see. There are others out there who are not as fortunate as you are and they are not the one’s complaining. They are content with what God has given them even though they cannot see, hear, talk or walk.
Look at Oscar Pistorius for example, he is a man with no legs and he sprinted 100 metres in 10.91 seconds. He did not sit at home and complain that he has no legs. Instead, he proved to the world that even a man with no legs can do things normal people can do.
So, if you think your life is upside down and you cannot take it longer. Think of those less fortunate than you and tell yourself you are fortunate and nothing will get you down. God will never put a burden on you heavier than what you can bare.
Remember, every cloud has a silver lining. It might not shine today but it definitely will shine tomorrow.
Well, if you think your life cannot get worse, it can. There are people out there whose life is much worse than yours. You are still fortunate to have a home, food, clothes and family and friends who are there for you. You are physically fit to get around, to walk, hear, taste, feel and see. There are others out there who are not as fortunate as you are and they are not the one’s complaining. They are content with what God has given them even though they cannot see, hear, talk or walk.
Look at Oscar Pistorius for example, he is a man with no legs and he sprinted 100 metres in 10.91 seconds. He did not sit at home and complain that he has no legs. Instead, he proved to the world that even a man with no legs can do things normal people can do.
So, if you think your life is upside down and you cannot take it longer. Think of those less fortunate than you and tell yourself you are fortunate and nothing will get you down. God will never put a burden on you heavier than what you can bare.
Remember, every cloud has a silver lining. It might not shine today but it definitely will shine tomorrow.
It is better to practice a little than talk a lot
There are two kinds of people in this world; those who talk a lot and do nothing, and those you talk little but do a lot. Some people tend to talk a lot and always want to show others that they are better. They speak like they are top of the notch but actually have nothing. Then you have those show modest, who do not want to do it to show others but do it for themselves.
The person who practices a little everyday will achieve much more than the person who talks a lot but practices nothing. A goal can only be achieved if you work towards it. You cannot talk about your goal and then expect it to come true.
Practice makes perfect. Without practice nothing will be perfected.
The person who practices a little everyday will achieve much more than the person who talks a lot but practices nothing. A goal can only be achieved if you work towards it. You cannot talk about your goal and then expect it to come true.
Practice makes perfect. Without practice nothing will be perfected.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day (9 May 2010) is the one day we should show love, gratitude and respect to our mothers. Yes, many of us might say mother’s day is everyday that is why we do not celebrate mother’s day. But do we show love, gratitude and respect everyday to our mother? Do we go to her everyday and say “I love you mommy”? Do we do little things everyday to show her that she is special that we are grateful to have a mother?
Many of us take all these little things for granted. We take our mother for granted. She does the worlds of things for us and yet we do not show appreciation often. When she makes our lunch, when we hungry and we come home she makes us supper, she cares for us when we are sick, when we are down or when we just need someone to talk to. We might not see this now but one day when she is no longer we will reflect and regret how little we did for her. Every mother is a super mum, some just show it differently.
I say celebrate Mother’s Day and make your Mum feel special, make her feel like the queen, show her how much she means to you and that no matter what, you will always need a mother like her.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers :)
Many of us take all these little things for granted. We take our mother for granted. She does the worlds of things for us and yet we do not show appreciation often. When she makes our lunch, when we hungry and we come home she makes us supper, she cares for us when we are sick, when we are down or when we just need someone to talk to. We might not see this now but one day when she is no longer we will reflect and regret how little we did for her. Every mother is a super mum, some just show it differently.
I say celebrate Mother’s Day and make your Mum feel special, make her feel like the queen, show her how much she means to you and that no matter what, you will always need a mother like her.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers :)
Wedding cake-in-the-middle-of-the road
In the middle of the road stood the wedding cake of Claire Benjamin. The wedding cake was thrown out the car window just after Claire received a phone call from her fiancé saying he could not go through with the wedding.
Mixed emotions rushed through Claire’s body but the emotion that took control of her was her anger. This is when she grabbed the cake and threw it out the window. She asked the driver to stop the car and began sobbing. She could not understand how after three years her fiancé could call off the wedding and elope with a girl he barely new.
So there Claire was sitting by the side of the road with the wedding cake smashed in the middle of the road. The way the wedding was looking, that was the way Claire was feeling. She felt crushed, ugly, a huge mess and like there was no way anyone could make her feel better.
Mixed emotions rushed through Claire’s body but the emotion that took control of her was her anger. This is when she grabbed the cake and threw it out the window. She asked the driver to stop the car and began sobbing. She could not understand how after three years her fiancé could call off the wedding and elope with a girl he barely new.
So there Claire was sitting by the side of the road with the wedding cake smashed in the middle of the road. The way the wedding was looking, that was the way Claire was feeling. She felt crushed, ugly, a huge mess and like there was no way anyone could make her feel better.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
How time flies...
Here we are today, Btech students completing our profession in Public Relations Management. I still remember the days when my friends and I could not wait to start campus and be “free” from our teachers and from our hideous school uniform. We would dream of how fun life would be and how we could just sit and relax anytime in the cafeteria (not like we have much of one now-hehe).
When campus started, I could not wait to experience the working world. Well, I was there, done that and do not want to go back. It feels like life is just one big cycle that we all experience; nursery school, primary school, high school, university, work, marriage, children, grandchildren and then the grave yard.
I think we need to step out of this circle for a while and ponder what do we want to achieve in life? Time is catching up and time waits for no one. We need to open our eyes and know what we really want out of life. Do we really want to live life thinking “if only” or do we want to tell a story using “I did”.
When campus started, I could not wait to experience the working world. Well, I was there, done that and do not want to go back. It feels like life is just one big cycle that we all experience; nursery school, primary school, high school, university, work, marriage, children, grandchildren and then the grave yard.
I think we need to step out of this circle for a while and ponder what do we want to achieve in life? Time is catching up and time waits for no one. We need to open our eyes and know what we really want out of life. Do we really want to live life thinking “if only” or do we want to tell a story using “I did”.
Is it a poor idea to lie to yourself?
We all tend to lie once in a while, whether it is a big lie or a small white lie. To lie to someone else can have consequences but to lie to yourself can be a good thing at times.
Our brains are divided into two sections, the conscious and the sub-conscious. We all live in a very busy and depressing world filled with crime and misfortune. Yes, life should be the most wonderful journey we experience but not all of us are on that path yet.
I think it is ok to lie to yourself when we want to comfort our souls and know that every cloud has a silver lining. When we want to achieve goals in life, it is important for us to visualise our goals. By visualising, we manipulate our conscious mind into thinking that we already have this goal. By doing this we are lying to ourselves.
Sometimes we need to lie to get ourselves up and going again. Yes, we know deep down that it is not true. But, if we can use our sub-conscious mind to lie to our conscious mind then why not use it to make our lives a happier journey.
Our brains are divided into two sections, the conscious and the sub-conscious. We all live in a very busy and depressing world filled with crime and misfortune. Yes, life should be the most wonderful journey we experience but not all of us are on that path yet.
I think it is ok to lie to yourself when we want to comfort our souls and know that every cloud has a silver lining. When we want to achieve goals in life, it is important for us to visualise our goals. By visualising, we manipulate our conscious mind into thinking that we already have this goal. By doing this we are lying to ourselves.
Sometimes we need to lie to get ourselves up and going again. Yes, we know deep down that it is not true. But, if we can use our sub-conscious mind to lie to our conscious mind then why not use it to make our lives a happier journey.
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