I think twice about picking up this book initally because i felt that the title was a little 做作。
But it proved me wrong.
As the book cover says, it is a spiritual fable about fulfiling your dreams and reaching your destination.
The story kickstarts with the life of a high-profile lawyer, who one day, collsape in the courtroom due to overwork and the highly stresses of life. He then decides to take a hiatus and go on a spiritual trip to Himalayas to look for the Sages to seek for a purpose in life.
Then upon meeting the Sages, they presented him with some images that talks about the wisdom of life. Behind every image is some simple truth that we have been finding it so difficult to grapple with.
1. The Garden.
The first image was a garden. A beautiful lovely garden. Well-kept and maintaned. This garden represents our MIND.
Just like how the gardener takes care of a lovely garden, we have to take care of our mind by nuturing it. The first basic step is to only let positive thoughts flow through the mind. Easy? It seems easy but the challenge comes when one is in times of adversity, negative thoughts rampaged the mind very fast, just like how the weeds grow and grow in a unkempt garden.
I guess this is something similar to why we usually find it easier to complain and criticise than to give thanks and feel content.
Therefore, every single time you realise you are thinking of negativity, switch back fast enough. The author says do not give in to negative thoughts at all, not even for a milli-second. It manifest by itself and before you know it, everything just spirals downwards.
So therefore, nuture the mind. Let positive thoughts flow. Master this step well, and you might won half the battle.
2. The Lighthouse
This signifies our purpose of life. Because life is finite, it is important to concentrate on the purpose in life. Find something you love, and do it with love and passion. He teaches on the a "21 day magic rule". If you want to develop a good habit, do it continously for 21 days non-stop. Once you make it past 21 days, you realise it has become a daily routine.
Sketch down your life's goals into different sections and create a timeline for each one. For e.g: Family, Health, Career, Money. Have a specific goal (to have X amount of $ by 30 years old). Read it VERY OFTEN.
3. The Sumo Wrestler
This image represents KAIZEN.
Kaizen means the never ending and daily improvement of oneself. It is pushing the boundaries over and over again to strengthen and develop the mind, body and spirit in times of fear and adversity.
There are a few more good theories so I guess its time for me to end this post here and leave the rest to you to read it up. Go get the book today! Its GSS and major bookstores are having real good deals!!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Giselle
13th March 2010 was a different Saturday for Gregda..
Because.....we went for a BALLET performance ! Yes, ballet...classical ballet.
Hahaha...well, he was dragged by me.. so no choice.
We watched Giselle by SDT , at Victoria Theatre.
We did enjoy the performance and even went to Boat Quay for supper thereafter...Ate the Thai steamboat at Boat Quay thai resturant, Tom Yum Kungfu.
Although the sound system and seating is nowhere near Esplanade's, I think Victoria Theatre has this mystical old world charm about it... white-washed building in colonial style.
Because.....we went for a BALLET performance ! Yes, ballet...classical ballet.
Hahaha...well, he was dragged by me.. so no choice.
We watched Giselle by SDT , at Victoria Theatre.
We did enjoy the performance and even went to Boat Quay for supper thereafter...Ate the Thai steamboat at Boat Quay thai resturant, Tom Yum Kungfu.
Although the sound system and seating is nowhere near Esplanade's, I think Victoria Theatre has this mystical old world charm about it... white-washed building in colonial style.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
I never knew how difficult it is to say sorry until yesterday.
I can't seem to string up the 5 letters into this magic word.
But, in the end, I said it.
虽然我是多么的不愿意，虽然我是多么的不想说，在最后，我还是说了。
因为自私的想法对大家没有好处。
因为我的的确确是因该。
I thank God for giving me the courage to press the Send button, I thank Him for leading me to the "right" place, where I need to go.
Although I had a million misgivings, I guess I cannot be so 孩子气 anymore. As what you often say, "the world doesn't revolve around me."
Deep inside, I know... I know that my sorry is for the sake of saying sorry. Not that I don't feel sorry, but I do not want to say to them.
Up till this very day, I am still bothered and upset over the way they do things or the way they talk. Yes I admit...over the years, I have accumulated too much dislike that it's too thick to erase now.
I know and I agree that they are harmless people. But, I cannot register the way they do things and their ideas at times. And because I cannot tell them off upfront, all the displeasure and hard feelings build up. Yes, there are times when I talked about it but it often leads to more arguments because you will never understand.
I know its hard on you.. But end of the day, things are not going anywhere.
Yes I know.. I do not need to think too much about it. Just ignore them. Just nod my head and move on. Blah blah blah...
I guess we are all different people so do not expect me to react the same way you do.
Of course, I can only pray about it.. pray for the strength to overcome those negative feelings. pray for the strength to take things easier.
try to stay calm...and look at the other side. try to be in THEIR shoes.
Yes, I will and I should be able to.
I can't seem to string up the 5 letters into this magic word.
But, in the end, I said it.
虽然我是多么的不愿意，虽然我是多么的不想说，在最后，我还是说了。
因为自私的想法对大家没有好处。
因为我的的确确是因该。
I thank God for giving me the courage to press the Send button, I thank Him for leading me to the "right" place, where I need to go.
Although I had a million misgivings, I guess I cannot be so 孩子气 anymore. As what you often say, "the world doesn't revolve around me."
Deep inside, I know... I know that my sorry is for the sake of saying sorry. Not that I don't feel sorry, but I do not want to say to them.
Up till this very day, I am still bothered and upset over the way they do things or the way they talk. Yes I admit...over the years, I have accumulated too much dislike that it's too thick to erase now.
I know and I agree that they are harmless people. But, I cannot register the way they do things and their ideas at times. And because I cannot tell them off upfront, all the displeasure and hard feelings build up. Yes, there are times when I talked about it but it often leads to more arguments because you will never understand.
I know its hard on you.. But end of the day, things are not going anywhere.
Yes I know.. I do not need to think too much about it. Just ignore them. Just nod my head and move on. Blah blah blah...
I guess we are all different people so do not expect me to react the same way you do.
Of course, I can only pray about it.. pray for the strength to overcome those negative feelings. pray for the strength to take things easier.
try to stay calm...and look at the other side. try to be in THEIR shoes.
Yes, I will and I should be able to.
I am a roller coaster
I must have been a coller coaster in my previous life.
Full of Ups and Downs...Turns and Roundabouts.
Things happened so fast that I don't even know what's actually going on.
Maybe I know, but I do not have the solution to it; yet.
And because I do not have that solution yet, things are going round and round in circles.
I can picture myself trapped in this square box. I am walking. I keep on walking..but I am met with a dead end at some point. I seem to be going nowhere.
I am tired. I feel crap from the lack of sleep. My head feels like splitting. The eyes are sore. My energy level is at all time low. I hate such stuff. It REALLY zaps away all the positive energy. and now I have no mood to do anything else...
But I am still thankful that I can find a lil peace at work. Some colleagues are on leave these few days and yeah, personal space is really something I need now.
And of course, most most thankful that I have my favourite people to talk to in times like this.
Full of Ups and Downs...Turns and Roundabouts.
Things happened so fast that I don't even know what's actually going on.
Maybe I know, but I do not have the solution to it; yet.
And because I do not have that solution yet, things are going round and round in circles.
I can picture myself trapped in this square box. I am walking. I keep on walking..but I am met with a dead end at some point. I seem to be going nowhere.
I am tired. I feel crap from the lack of sleep. My head feels like splitting. The eyes are sore. My energy level is at all time low. I hate such stuff. It REALLY zaps away all the positive energy. and now I have no mood to do anything else...
But I am still thankful that I can find a lil peace at work. Some colleagues are on leave these few days and yeah, personal space is really something I need now.
And of course, most most thankful that I have my favourite people to talk to in times like this.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
MOo MOo on the LaWN
Yay!!! I FINALLY found my dream mug!
I wanted to change my office mug eons ago, but just could not find the RIGHT one.
I just feel that its imperative that i get a right coffee mug. Afterall, it's my soulmate to hold for my morning perk-me-ups.
Talk about the art of cupping a warm cup of coffee and sipping it slowly...hahaha!
The mugs I seen the last few rounds were either too big, too small, too loud, too colourful, to kiddish, too plain.
I almost wanted to give up and use one of those plain old mugs ... until I found Moo Moo!
The mug and the lid comes seperate but I find both so cute and apt!
The lid is made of good quality synthetics, GREEN and has a little FAT COW on it! Hence, the name; Moo Moo on e Lawn. Its so apt for my job..although yeah cow is still a cow and not a bull. But, whatever right?!
The mug is white with blue prints. Its the perfect size for coffees. Its handle is strudy and strong. Its texture is smooth and matte.
Best of all, the prints on the mug are quirky with a dash of office humor... I LIKE!!
I wanted to change my office mug eons ago, but just could not find the RIGHT one.
I just feel that its imperative that i get a right coffee mug. Afterall, it's my soulmate to hold for my morning perk-me-ups.
Talk about the art of cupping a warm cup of coffee and sipping it slowly...hahaha!
The mugs I seen the last few rounds were either too big, too small, too loud, too colourful, to kiddish, too plain.
I almost wanted to give up and use one of those plain old mugs ... until I found Moo Moo!
The mug and the lid comes seperate but I find both so cute and apt!
The lid is made of good quality synthetics, GREEN and has a little FAT COW on it! Hence, the name; Moo Moo on e Lawn. Its so apt for my job..although yeah cow is still a cow and not a bull. But, whatever right?!
The mug is white with blue prints. Its the perfect size for coffees. Its handle is strudy and strong. Its texture is smooth and matte.
Best of all, the prints on the mug are quirky with a dash of office humor... I LIKE!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
26th Feb -2010
sometimes i suspect the existence of a blog is for me to rant and complain.
and i am so going to do so now.
not anything BIG or unhappy, but i am just pretty upset! and since I can't use my "creative language" now, blogging it seems like the next better option.
well, the story goes like this:
I had to pick up 2 registered mails today at the post office during lunch time. Because of these 2 fateful mails, it kinda resulted in a chain of not-so-pleasant events. First of all, I had to passed by the shop that screams "SALE"!!. Seems like a happy news EXCEPT that yours truely bought a blouse there recently for $80 bucks and its now under the 30%-off rack. But, its OKAY... sometimes you never know.
Then i thought about my dirty powder puff. Hmmm, its time to change. Walked straight into Watsons and came out with a new case of pressed powder and a new bottle of anti-aging cream-that comes with another bottle of shower cream FREE! In the end, I did not buy the new powder puff....Well, at least the new pressed powder has a pretty casing and it makes my day looking at it.
Remembering my "task", I make my way to the Post Office and was greeted by a long Q... Yucks, I hate Qs.
Finally, its my turn. I collected the mail excitedly and walked back to the office.
I passed by the salon and think to myself, "Hmmmm...its Friday...the day for little treats and maybe I should have a nice hairwash". It could be a good perk-me-up for lazy afternoon.
In the end, it turned out to be a major disappointment! Either the guy is very new or he is not working hard !
The washing was horrible and he didn't scrub hard enough. When it was time to blow dry, the work was so half-f*** ! I wasted 30 mins sitting there and came out looking the same.
ARGH!
That hair-wash just topped the list and made me really upset...
Oh and I forgot to add in what was the big hoo-ha about that registered mail.
Its from some insurance company informing me that they are changing my portfolio to another agent. and Guess what, I do not have any existing plans with them. They forgot to delete my records after that ONCE-OFF travel insurance. -_-!
BUT, its OKAY... that was like..... 2 hrs ago and in betweeb blogging and working, I have already forgot about the whole thing and is now looking forward to 5.06pm!
YAY! its the weekend again!!
and i am so going to do so now.
not anything BIG or unhappy, but i am just pretty upset! and since I can't use my "creative language" now, blogging it seems like the next better option.
well, the story goes like this:
I had to pick up 2 registered mails today at the post office during lunch time. Because of these 2 fateful mails, it kinda resulted in a chain of not-so-pleasant events. First of all, I had to passed by the shop that screams "SALE"!!. Seems like a happy news EXCEPT that yours truely bought a blouse there recently for $80 bucks and its now under the 30%-off rack. But, its OKAY... sometimes you never know.
Then i thought about my dirty powder puff. Hmmm, its time to change. Walked straight into Watsons and came out with a new case of pressed powder and a new bottle of anti-aging cream-that comes with another bottle of shower cream FREE! In the end, I did not buy the new powder puff....Well, at least the new pressed powder has a pretty casing and it makes my day looking at it.
Remembering my "task", I make my way to the Post Office and was greeted by a long Q... Yucks, I hate Qs.
Finally, its my turn. I collected the mail excitedly and walked back to the office.
I passed by the salon and think to myself, "Hmmmm...its Friday...the day for little treats and maybe I should have a nice hairwash". It could be a good perk-me-up for lazy afternoon.
In the end, it turned out to be a major disappointment! Either the guy is very new or he is not working hard !
The washing was horrible and he didn't scrub hard enough. When it was time to blow dry, the work was so half-f*** ! I wasted 30 mins sitting there and came out looking the same.
ARGH!
That hair-wash just topped the list and made me really upset...
Oh and I forgot to add in what was the big hoo-ha about that registered mail.
Its from some insurance company informing me that they are changing my portfolio to another agent. and Guess what, I do not have any existing plans with them. They forgot to delete my records after that ONCE-OFF travel insurance. -_-!
BUT, its OKAY... that was like..... 2 hrs ago and in betweeb blogging and working, I have already forgot about the whole thing and is now looking forward to 5.06pm!
YAY! its the weekend again!!
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