Much Ado About Everything

Undying Love

2007-11-22T05:51:00.000-08:00

Girl: Do you love me?
Boy: Yes Dear
Girl: Would you die for me?
Boy: No, mine is undying love

The Things of God

2007-11-13T05:41:00.000-08:00

I just read A Slice of Infinity and it gave me perspective on something that's been a burden to me. I know suffering is a part of God's plan for me and when placed together in light of Jesus' suffering on the cross, I understand that I have to persevere and be purified by the refiners fire.

For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ - 2 Corinthians 1:5

Live Your Life...

2007-11-07T21:59:00.000-08:00

…with the end in mind.

Sounds morbid to think of death when you are in your prime of life but death is a certainty of life, and you can only know if you have lived a good life by the legacy you leave behind.

Win This Fight...

2007-11-06T21:50:00.000-08:00

…and Lose The Race.

This is how I challenge myself to think when I fight with David. I want to grow old with my husband and winning is not everything. In fact, winning might mean losing in the end. So even if I think I am right, I give in. And I try to do that even when I know I am right! It doesn’t always work….but I try.

If Only It Was All That Simple

2007-11-05T21:43:00.000-08:00

But it is….

I’ve been melancholic of late seeing that a lot of people around me are in pain. Broken marriages, medical conditions, misunderstandings, family issues, financial problems, stress at work, and so many more. Everywhere I turn, I see someone in pain. I feel helpless because most times there isn’t much I can do to help except be a friend, a colleague, or a sister. I can also pray and my consolation is that I know my prayer helps.I feel that the pain we suffer is sometimes self inflicted. For people out there who are of the same faith, you would understand what I mean. When things go wrong we question God not knowing that sometimes our actions caused it in the first place. I wonder if anyone remembers the scene from Spiderman 2 where Peter confessed to Aunt May that he was the cause of Uncle Ben’s death because he did not try to stop the thief and as a result his Uncle Ben was killed?Anyway I don’t believe in karma but I do believe that sin in the world today hurts us - some of it may hurt us directly or some may reach us from some far reaching place. Recently a China manufacturer has been found to have sold toxic cough syrup to people in Peru. Someone’s greed in one country has caused death in another. The family members of the people who died are sure to question. Why did God let this happen to their loved one? But you see God didn’t do anything, we did it to ourselves!

Patience is a Virtue

2007-11-04T21:31:00.000-08:00

I realize now that patience is not only a virtue but it helps us make better decisions. If only I had not been so hasty, I would not have made so many mistakes in life. I now know that sometimes it is good to wait and see rather than act rashly.

Saved By The Fart

2007-11-03T22:23:00.000-07:00

David and I got into such a big fight and we were at a standoff - the air was thick with tension, both of us were not saying a word….and then he farts! And really loudly too.

I was trying so hard not to laugh but because of the absurdity of the moment, I just burst out, uncontrollably. And that eased the tension and we started talking civilly.

I guess a good sense of humor is necessary for resolving conflicts.

Managing Your Expectations

2007-11-02T23:00:00.001-07:00

When I said expect the least from others, I am just trying to manage my expectations. When you expect the least and others give you more, you are unexpectedly surprised. When you expect more from them and they don’t rise to the occasion then you’d be disappointed.

Does it make sense now?

2 Basic Principles

2007-11-01T22:57:00.000-07:00

We don’t live in this world alone. Most times we wished we did! So, if we have to deal with people on a daily basis here are my 2 basic principles.

Give your best to others

and

Expect the least from them.

They have to be used together. Make any sense?

Move On

2007-10-14T22:55:00.000-07:00

Say you get disappointed when someone doesn’t treat you the way you’d like. I used to dwell on it and rant about it. Sometimes it can go on for days! Now, I try to move on and let it go. It’s more like forgive and forget.

Try it. It may just make you a happier person.

Mind Your Ps & Qs

2007-10-07T22:13:00.000-07:00

Just 3 words but it can make such a difference.

Please and Thank You (Ps & Qs)!

If you are driving, just wave or put up your hand in acknowledgment. It makes a difference. When you pass the toll booth, say thank you to the toll collector, it would brighten their day. Even when it is not warranted or someone is just doing their job, they still deserve a thank you - just as much as you deserve to be thanked!

Have you ever wondered why, you sometimes get bad service from waiters or waitresses or that some people are rude to you? Politeness is usually reciprocated.

Think about it!

Sorry...

2007-10-03T22:11:00.000-07:00

…doesn’t have to be the hardest word!

Sorry is like salve to the wounded soul, a balm to the slighted spirit and it soothes the bruised heart.

KISS

2007-09-23T22:46:00.000-07:00

Simplicity is my answer to surviving life. If we simplify our lives, just a little, we might perhaps end up happier.

Happiness is found when one is content.

Simple? Sweet! So Keep It Sweet and Simple.

Breathe

2007-09-20T22:42:00.000-07:00

I think I forget to breathe sometimes! I know it sounds silly but just try observing yourself for a moment, especially moments when you are most stressed - I practically stop breathing!

I picked up a simple Qigong breathing technique from a friend.

Breathe in 4 counts through your nose, out 6 counts through your mouth and hold your breath for 4 counts. The secret is to try and breathe using your abdominal muscles as opposed to your chest. Babies and children actually breathe this way - you won’t find them experiencing stress!

Try doing this breathing exercise whenever you want to relax.

The Best Things in Life...

2007-07-08T22:35:00.000-07:00

…are free!

But in this day and age….nothing is free. If it is free, apply caution.

Surprisingly, I did get something for free a few days ago. I went to a car mechanic to have my car inspected. I wanted this done by a third party and not my car dealer. You see, my car warranty is about expire and I wanted to see if there were any mechanical or electrical faults that would require a warranty claim.

I basically don’t trust my car dealer. I mean, why is it that most cars break down or start giving problems after the warranty period?

Well, they found a leak in my power steering cables because there were oil stains on the underside of the car. With this knowledge, I can claim for replacement parts. And after the claim, I am going back again - he offered to check to see if they actually changed it!

And he didn’t charge me a single cent.

And this is what we would call, a good business strategy - he has already ensured that I am a returning, or a future customer

I am a firm believer of free service where possible. When I used to run my own business, I often gave people free legal advice or try to help them in a way so that they can help themselves. If I was aware of it then, I would ask them to Pay It Forward.

How shall I pay it forward, in this case?

A Collection of...

2007-07-07T19:07:00.000-07:00

...thoughts, reflections, wisdom and of my faith stories.