This CNY
This Chinese New Year seems to be different to me.
Maybe, I am getting wiser as I mellowed In years. The excitement and the feeling of a new start have been watered down. It makes no difference from any other days or public holidays. It seems to me everything will passed .
I had a re-union lunch with my family members and my brother and sisters' family at Wang Chao at Taman Perkaka. The food was good and is value for money. But the pot seafood set was only average which I ordered for dinner. It was a realization that not everything is good.
The year ends with a hard decision to terminate my long time consultant and disappointment from two contractors to repair my house while my company car broke down down before new year. It seems all the bad things happened at this time. But nothing is not manageable.
For rest of the holidays, I will take a relax stand And watch the days goes by into the new year. There is no need to hurry or take things seriously, we have to let things roll on and watch from the distance. There is no need to force things to move In your way. Just let it roll in the deep or dirt , if that is what it wants to be.
All of us are dispensable and we are going to die one day. Period. Does it matter , if there is imperfections? Who are we to judge and decide for others what is good or bad ? Live and lets live with love and affections. If we cannot help others , we should not harm them either.
When passing through in our journey, we should give ,give and give and expect nothing in return. Everything is just a dream , an illusion and a joke. So, live and let's live to the year of the Horse.
Namaste.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Kek Lok Si temple, Penang
Kek Lok Si Temple ,Penang
I am now standing at almost the highest point of the temple and looking out towards the town. A light breeze was blowing and I was feeling very comfortable. It has not been the usual weather for many years and usually it is very hot at this time of the year.
Today is the last day of the year and tomorrow, the lunar year of the Horse will gallop in. According to the Feng shui reading , the year of the horse will bring in conflicts and confusion but it is good for the stock markets. Whatever happens , nothing is certain.
This new year's weather will be hot , sunny and cold and it is a wonderful phenomena and we have better take this chance to enjoy it. Move around and you will feel energize and comfortable and blessed. Meet more people including your friend and loved ones to rekindle your relationship with them and enjoying this auspicious period with them. Spread love and love will come around.
The north cold wind is with you and keep healthy and enjoy the sumptuous food provided to during new year.
Wishing all of you a happy new year. Of the Horse.
Namaste.
I am now standing at almost the highest point of the temple and looking out towards the town. A light breeze was blowing and I was feeling very comfortable. It has not been the usual weather for many years and usually it is very hot at this time of the year.
Today is the last day of the year and tomorrow, the lunar year of the Horse will gallop in. According to the Feng shui reading , the year of the horse will bring in conflicts and confusion but it is good for the stock markets. Whatever happens , nothing is certain.
This new year's weather will be hot , sunny and cold and it is a wonderful phenomena and we have better take this chance to enjoy it. Move around and you will feel energize and comfortable and blessed. Meet more people including your friend and loved ones to rekindle your relationship with them and enjoying this auspicious period with them. Spread love and love will come around.
The north cold wind is with you and keep healthy and enjoy the sumptuous food provided to during new year.
Wishing all of you a happy new year. Of the Horse.
Namaste.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
CNY lunch at Kim Hee Restaurant,SB, Penang
Lunch at Kim Hee restaurant , Seberang Jaya, Penang
I had lunch with my bankers today at Kim Hee Restaurant, at Seberang Jaya , Penang. I have not been to this restaurant for a few years. It is not because its food is no good but I prefer the simple food during lunch. However, this is a new year lunch and the food was a lot and sumptuous.
The set came with lobster, duck, mixed vegetables. Steam fish , lap may rice and ice cream as dessert.
The taste was good but the price could be quite expensive. Lobster is never cheap as it was quite a large.
During the lunch , my guest talk about their strange encounters in hotels and there was a lot of sharing of experience. But , truly , these strange beings exist only in our mind. One of my guest told me that she find herself flowing above her body and suddenly, a force pushed her down towards her body. I think this could have happen in her dreams.
Another topic is about exercise. One of my guest has started to learn " wing chun" and she said it is good for ladies. But, Bruce Lee also learn this art before he developed his own kungfu style. From kungfu , we moved to meditation and this is one of my favorite topic. I told my guest,that we must be the master for our own mind and not be a slave of our mind. We have to train our mind to listen to our direction. Yes, our mind can be trained and behave in a discipline manner. Our mind should not behave like a jumping monkey but should remained focus and relax. The focus is to nothingness ,yet aware and not responsive. Floating in idleness.
Yeah. At the end of the lunch , the topic turn to the behavior of Gen-Y and their hobbies centered in Ipad games. Not so much direct communication but through email, FB and SMS. This is becoming a social problem.
The lunch was a chance to meet my old friendly bankers and it was a joyful lunch.
Namaste.
I had lunch with my bankers today at Kim Hee Restaurant, at Seberang Jaya , Penang. I have not been to this restaurant for a few years. It is not because its food is no good but I prefer the simple food during lunch. However, this is a new year lunch and the food was a lot and sumptuous.
The set came with lobster, duck, mixed vegetables. Steam fish , lap may rice and ice cream as dessert.
The taste was good but the price could be quite expensive. Lobster is never cheap as it was quite a large.
During the lunch , my guest talk about their strange encounters in hotels and there was a lot of sharing of experience. But , truly , these strange beings exist only in our mind. One of my guest told me that she find herself flowing above her body and suddenly, a force pushed her down towards her body. I think this could have happen in her dreams.
Another topic is about exercise. One of my guest has started to learn " wing chun" and she said it is good for ladies. But, Bruce Lee also learn this art before he developed his own kungfu style. From kungfu , we moved to meditation and this is one of my favorite topic. I told my guest,that we must be the master for our own mind and not be a slave of our mind. We have to train our mind to listen to our direction. Yes, our mind can be trained and behave in a discipline manner. Our mind should not behave like a jumping monkey but should remained focus and relax. The focus is to nothingness ,yet aware and not responsive. Floating in idleness.
Yeah. At the end of the lunch , the topic turn to the behavior of Gen-Y and their hobbies centered in Ipad games. Not so much direct communication but through email, FB and SMS. This is becoming a social problem.
The lunch was a chance to meet my old friendly bankers and it was a joyful lunch.
Namaste.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Absolute Fitness Center in Penang.
Absolute fitness . Penang
I have pestering my wife to visit Absolute fitness after two years of terminating our membership with the center after our favorite teachers left the center and we moved on with them. For Tai chi, we followed our Master Ho and for Yoga, we followed. Michelle. But, for Tai Chi , we could not join the class anymore , because it clashes with our yoga class. After two years of yoga, we realized that apart from building our strength with yoga , we have to some walking exercise and some weight lifting to sustain our daily movements and body flexibility.
During my trip to Taiwan . I realized that my breathing was okay but my leg experience tightness on my hip . So, regular walking exercise needs to compliment my yoga exercise.
Absolute fitness have growth in size . First , it was heritage and they expanded to Island plaza and now to Farlim. They intend to expand to KL soon. If we join the member in one center , we can use the facilities in all the centers and this is really a good arrangement and give the members to use their facilities at their convenient locations through one membership without additional fees.
In their monthly program, they have aerobics, yoga, Tai
Chi , kick boxing and many other exercises. It is something which all of us should consider and I just re-join the center with my wife.
So , see you there. The Fee is about Rm1,600 for twenty months which is about RM52 for a month under the promotion program.
Namaste.
I have pestering my wife to visit Absolute fitness after two years of terminating our membership with the center after our favorite teachers left the center and we moved on with them. For Tai chi, we followed our Master Ho and for Yoga, we followed. Michelle. But, for Tai Chi , we could not join the class anymore , because it clashes with our yoga class. After two years of yoga, we realized that apart from building our strength with yoga , we have to some walking exercise and some weight lifting to sustain our daily movements and body flexibility.
During my trip to Taiwan . I realized that my breathing was okay but my leg experience tightness on my hip . So, regular walking exercise needs to compliment my yoga exercise.
Absolute fitness have growth in size . First , it was heritage and they expanded to Island plaza and now to Farlim. They intend to expand to KL soon. If we join the member in one center , we can use the facilities in all the centers and this is really a good arrangement and give the members to use their facilities at their convenient locations through one membership without additional fees.
In their monthly program, they have aerobics, yoga, Tai
Chi , kick boxing and many other exercises. It is something which all of us should consider and I just re-join the center with my wife.
So , see you there. The Fee is about Rm1,600 for twenty months which is about RM52 for a month under the promotion program.
Namaste.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Two Asian lady dragons ( limelight)
Two Asian female dragons
At this moment , there are two strong female personalities which I am watching and admiring. One is China's Lina and another is Nurul Anwar. Both have display strong character and strength.
For Lina , she is in the finalist of the Australian Tennis open finals. She had been two time finalist in the tennis open and Hopefully , it is third time lucky for her. She is already 31 and may not have many years of tennis left. She has been displaying great strength in the intense heat in Australia. She is fighting for herself and her career. Awesome fighting strength in this women.
Another Iron Lady is Nurul Anwar. At he peak of her career as MP she filed for divorce. She knows the reaction and dirty that will throw to her and her privacy will be under strict scrutiny by the BN opponents. The facts will be twist and turned to make her look bad. She is a women and have one daughter and son and she is a Muslim as well. What needs to be done , needs to be done. Short term pain but long term happiness. Yeah , it is no point hold on to a broken relationship. Again, under these circumstances ,she also display great strength and showed every strong determination and remarkable firmness. She may have screw up her political career and slashed by her opponents. Not many people could face the challenge.
I wished both of them happiness and remained firm in their commitments in the career and do it with your best.
Namaste.
At this moment , there are two strong female personalities which I am watching and admiring. One is China's Lina and another is Nurul Anwar. Both have display strong character and strength.
For Lina , she is in the finalist of the Australian Tennis open finals. She had been two time finalist in the tennis open and Hopefully , it is third time lucky for her. She is already 31 and may not have many years of tennis left. She has been displaying great strength in the intense heat in Australia. She is fighting for herself and her career. Awesome fighting strength in this women.
Another Iron Lady is Nurul Anwar. At he peak of her career as MP she filed for divorce. She knows the reaction and dirty that will throw to her and her privacy will be under strict scrutiny by the BN opponents. The facts will be twist and turned to make her look bad. She is a women and have one daughter and son and she is a Muslim as well. What needs to be done , needs to be done. Short term pain but long term happiness. Yeah , it is no point hold on to a broken relationship. Again, under these circumstances ,she also display great strength and showed every strong determination and remarkable firmness. She may have screw up her political career and slashed by her opponents. Not many people could face the challenge.
I wished both of them happiness and remained firm in their commitments in the career and do it with your best.
Namaste.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
An occupied mind
A occupied mind .
When your mind is focusing on a problem, you will missed the beauty of the present moments. But if you focus on the present moments, your problems will go away or disappeared for the present moments.
It is very easy to say but your monkey mind needs to be trained and obey your mind. It is not easy to control the mind but it is not impossible. You have to start somewhere. How to train your mind if it is transparent and intangible? It does not matter where your mind is but you can feel and realized its existence.
One way to train your mind is following the movement of your breath. The "ins" and the "out". It maybe tough and rough in the beginning but the breath will refine itself if the technique matures. It will also slow in speed and your awareness of its existence will get very real. In this way and in a gradual pace, your mind will listen to you and you will realize your mind will only think the things you want it to focus on.
In this way, you have a attain a certain level of enlightenment and a high level of consciousness of your mind. If you can keep your mind in a level of non happiness and sadness, then you will eternally at peace.
Namaste.
When your mind is focusing on a problem, you will missed the beauty of the present moments. But if you focus on the present moments, your problems will go away or disappeared for the present moments.
It is very easy to say but your monkey mind needs to be trained and obey your mind. It is not easy to control the mind but it is not impossible. You have to start somewhere. How to train your mind if it is transparent and intangible? It does not matter where your mind is but you can feel and realized its existence.
One way to train your mind is following the movement of your breath. The "ins" and the "out". It maybe tough and rough in the beginning but the breath will refine itself if the technique matures. It will also slow in speed and your awareness of its existence will get very real. In this way and in a gradual pace, your mind will listen to you and you will realize your mind will only think the things you want it to focus on.
In this way, you have a attain a certain level of enlightenment and a high level of consciousness of your mind. If you can keep your mind in a level of non happiness and sadness, then you will eternally at peace.
Namaste.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Dinner at Beach Corner, Tanjung Bungah, Penang
I had a dinner last saturday at the beach corner restaurant. This is my third time there in recent years and this time is at the invitation of my brother in law. That day co-incide with the second day of Taipusam and I have to take the coastal way around the island to Tanjung Bungah which is at the end of another corner on the island. It took my about an hour drive from Air Itam to reach there despite the light traffic.
My brother in law and his girlfriends were there and he had placed his order before we arrived and we do not have to wait too long for the food.
He ordered a spring roll which is one of the specialty there, a curry ikan, a fried chicken chopped into pieces, a kangkung dish, cheese craps and a grass noodles soup with bits of meat and fish in the soup. The taste was excellent and the price was acceptable.
The crowd was packed on the saturday night and there was two tables celebrating the birthday of an elderly man. We were told that his family was celebrating his 90th birthday and it was quite rowdy and loud.
At the end of the dinner, I turned back to look at the crowd and I notice my cousin sisters were eating in the next table. They have also finished their food and on their way out. I managed to catch hold of them for a few minutes of chat.
I have 5 cousin sisters from my eldest uncle. Three of them was not married while two of them was married and have childrens of their own. One married to a Hongkie and live in the UK and another married a local but the latter did not attend the dinner.
All my cousin sisters are already elderly but they know how to keep themselve healthy.
Looking at them aged, I feel not that different from them and I have also aged as well. Like I used to say " Master Time waits for no one " and it better to enjoy every moment.
Toady , I read a beautiful quote and it says" if our mind is focus on a matter , then we have lost the moments when our mind is fill up with that matter ".
Namaste.
My brother in law and his girlfriends were there and he had placed his order before we arrived and we do not have to wait too long for the food.
He ordered a spring roll which is one of the specialty there, a curry ikan, a fried chicken chopped into pieces, a kangkung dish, cheese craps and a grass noodles soup with bits of meat and fish in the soup. The taste was excellent and the price was acceptable.
The crowd was packed on the saturday night and there was two tables celebrating the birthday of an elderly man. We were told that his family was celebrating his 90th birthday and it was quite rowdy and loud.
At the end of the dinner, I turned back to look at the crowd and I notice my cousin sisters were eating in the next table. They have also finished their food and on their way out. I managed to catch hold of them for a few minutes of chat.
I have 5 cousin sisters from my eldest uncle. Three of them was not married while two of them was married and have childrens of their own. One married to a Hongkie and live in the UK and another married a local but the latter did not attend the dinner.
All my cousin sisters are already elderly but they know how to keep themselve healthy.
Looking at them aged, I feel not that different from them and I have also aged as well. Like I used to say " Master Time waits for no one " and it better to enjoy every moment.
Toady , I read a beautiful quote and it says" if our mind is focus on a matter , then we have lost the moments when our mind is fill up with that matter ".
Namaste.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
The natural healing body and the mind
The natural healing body
Today. I read about the story of British gymnastic champion who recovers from the natural healing power of his body in the Star today. It is really an amazing story and also an inspirational and motivational one.
He recovers from a broken back , allergies and bad health by natural means . He change his mind from a " no" to a "yes" and yes for everything is possible. If he has not taken his stand then he will bed ridden for the rest of his life. he studied Bruce Lee's philosophy, practice yoga, study with natural healers, practice Steve Job's philosophy of keeping yourself slightly hungry, right food ,enough rest and drink clean water to heal your own self. He believes that if the body is provided with the right conditions , the body will react and motivate its own healing mechanism to recover. Stress will release harmful toxins into your body and will damage your cells.
If we exercise constantly and keep our body trim and lean , it will be strong and firm to repel stress in work and in life. Other conditions as mentioned above will compliment this strong body condition to re-enforce the healing mechanism.
This revelation will really prove that there is an alternate means to just taking medication to cure sickness. Even under medical treatment , proving good conditions will help the body to heal faster.
A beautiful mind re-enforced a beautiful body and vice versa.
Namaste.
Extract:
Today. I read about the story of British gymnastic champion who recovers from the natural healing power of his body in the Star today. It is really an amazing story and also an inspirational and motivational one.
He recovers from a broken back , allergies and bad health by natural means . He change his mind from a " no" to a "yes" and yes for everything is possible. If he has not taken his stand then he will bed ridden for the rest of his life. he studied Bruce Lee's philosophy, practice yoga, study with natural healers, practice Steve Job's philosophy of keeping yourself slightly hungry, right food ,enough rest and drink clean water to heal your own self. He believes that if the body is provided with the right conditions , the body will react and motivate its own healing mechanism to recover. Stress will release harmful toxins into your body and will damage your cells.
If we exercise constantly and keep our body trim and lean , it will be strong and firm to repel stress in work and in life. Other conditions as mentioned above will compliment this strong body condition to re-enforce the healing mechanism.
This revelation will really prove that there is an alternate means to just taking medication to cure sickness. Even under medical treatment , proving good conditions will help the body to heal faster.
A beautiful mind re-enforced a beautiful body and vice versa.
Namaste.
Extract:
Two-time British gymnastics champion Mark Skipper has overcome extreme adversity to achieve what doctors deemed impossible.
MARK Skipper’s life would make an interesting movie script.
A sickly child with multiple allergies, he was confined to bed most of the time. while other children were out at play. Among other things, he was allergic to nuts, grass pollen, dust and animals.
To make things worse, he was asthmatic and had severe eczema. He would catch every bug or cold in town, which often led to pneumonia and hospitalisation.
Then he broke his thoracic vertebra, became wheelchair-bound and was told he’d never walk again. He did – thanks to Bruce Lee.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Vikasa yoga - my brief encounter.
Vikasa yoga ( Konstantin Miachin), Ko Samui, Thailand.
Suddenly , I was thrust into this world of vikasa yoga by my friend, Dr Beh as she has been pushing me to support her friend, who is a yogi contesting in a photography contest on the vikasa yoga FB website. By hook or by crook , I was able to lock in and voted for her friend, lingling.
Actually, she looks very well in all her poses and she has a wonderful body line. This is one of the benefit in yoga apart from strong body and mind power. The ability to bend and stretch makes the muscles lean and thin. Even your stomach will become smaller from eating less. In Yoga practice, you preserve your energy unlike other exercise ,you expand your energy.
After going into the website , I know where one of my fella yogi from the same class went for her teacher training programme. In vikasa yoga, if you win the annual photography contest ,you have a one month free teacher training in their Ko Samui resort in Thailand. After the training, you will qualify as a Yoga teacher. Those contestants must have attained certain level of yoga skill.
In yoga, there are many styles and to attain a pose , there are several ways if achieving it. The practice have different concepts and focus. Some for mental concentration and relaxation ,another is for breathing, one is for power, hot yoga is for strengthening of the body under intense heat, etc.
If you go Youtube, you will understand what I mean and this is also true for Tai chi and qigong ,etc.
Go for it an enjoy it.
Namaste.
Suddenly , I was thrust into this world of vikasa yoga by my friend, Dr Beh as she has been pushing me to support her friend, who is a yogi contesting in a photography contest on the vikasa yoga FB website. By hook or by crook , I was able to lock in and voted for her friend, lingling.
Actually, she looks very well in all her poses and she has a wonderful body line. This is one of the benefit in yoga apart from strong body and mind power. The ability to bend and stretch makes the muscles lean and thin. Even your stomach will become smaller from eating less. In Yoga practice, you preserve your energy unlike other exercise ,you expand your energy.
After going into the website , I know where one of my fella yogi from the same class went for her teacher training programme. In vikasa yoga, if you win the annual photography contest ,you have a one month free teacher training in their Ko Samui resort in Thailand. After the training, you will qualify as a Yoga teacher. Those contestants must have attained certain level of yoga skill.
In yoga, there are many styles and to attain a pose , there are several ways if achieving it. The practice have different concepts and focus. Some for mental concentration and relaxation ,another is for breathing, one is for power, hot yoga is for strengthening of the body under intense heat, etc.
If you go Youtube, you will understand what I mean and this is also true for Tai chi and qigong ,etc.
Go for it an enjoy it.
Namaste.
Coffee Bean, Queensbay mall, penang
Coffee Bean, QueenBay Penang
I am now at Coffee Bean QB . The outlet was full with people talking and drinking coffee. I could not find a place as the customers hold on to their seats. It was for awhile before I got a good seat.
My daughter told me the same thing and she was in Mid valley mall in KL , she text me that she could not a parking space, Finally, she got a good parking space after several rounds in the paring area. She is also resting for a cuppa at coffee bean in KL. She called and tell me she need money. What else?
I have been to the malls for something now especially I'm public holidays. It is usually crowded and parking if often difficult to find. But, it is near CNY and I have to do some shopping. It has been a tradition that we must have some new clothes to start the new year. The reason may not hold water but it is part of the Chinese culture. What to do ? I have been told since young and it will not change. It is not that it cannot be changed but there is no need to change. It is a change to wear new clothes.
Before I came to QB , I had a lunch at TalkTalk cafe at Taman Perkaka. I ordered a nasi lemah and my wife a Koay Ciap. The food is okay and the price is reasonable but the Tiramitau was a bit pricey at RM15 a piece.but , it is quite big for two person.
Now I am enjoying a latte and relaxing at the coffee joint.
This is my third cup of coffee so far today. I have not been a fan for coffee since young until lately after I read an article on coffee. It has not been prove that coffee is good for Health but the coco has a cancer prevention quality and moderate drinking is good for health. What anything taken I moderation is good. Come what may lets enjoy the drink.
Anyway, it has a definite benefit for me that is keeping me awake at the right time. But excessive drinking will send me up the walls with my eyes wide open throughout the night. Beware!!
Namaste.
I am now at Coffee Bean QB . The outlet was full with people talking and drinking coffee. I could not find a place as the customers hold on to their seats. It was for awhile before I got a good seat.
My daughter told me the same thing and she was in Mid valley mall in KL , she text me that she could not a parking space, Finally, she got a good parking space after several rounds in the paring area. She is also resting for a cuppa at coffee bean in KL. She called and tell me she need money. What else?
I have been to the malls for something now especially I'm public holidays. It is usually crowded and parking if often difficult to find. But, it is near CNY and I have to do some shopping. It has been a tradition that we must have some new clothes to start the new year. The reason may not hold water but it is part of the Chinese culture. What to do ? I have been told since young and it will not change. It is not that it cannot be changed but there is no need to change. It is a change to wear new clothes.
Before I came to QB , I had a lunch at TalkTalk cafe at Taman Perkaka. I ordered a nasi lemah and my wife a Koay Ciap. The food is okay and the price is reasonable but the Tiramitau was a bit pricey at RM15 a piece.but , it is quite big for two person.
Now I am enjoying a latte and relaxing at the coffee joint.
This is my third cup of coffee so far today. I have not been a fan for coffee since young until lately after I read an article on coffee. It has not been prove that coffee is good for Health but the coco has a cancer prevention quality and moderate drinking is good for health. What anything taken I moderation is good. Come what may lets enjoy the drink.
Anyway, it has a definite benefit for me that is keeping me awake at the right time. But excessive drinking will send me up the walls with my eyes wide open throughout the night. Beware!!
Namaste.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
The morning has broken - today
The morning has broken - today
Today is a public holiday and yet I woke up at the same time on a working day. The routine of waking up at this time have set the biological clock in my body system. Sometimes, my body would be able to beat this alarm and I can sleep longer but most of the time , I have wake up automatically on the dot.
I have friends who have slept only for three hours since young and while struggling for a successful career and money and when they retire, they were control by their biological clock and most of the time, they could sleep more than three hours. As they get old ,the body needs more rest to repair or rejuvenate its worn out parts and they could feel the strain on their body. They need medical intervention to sleep or indulged in meditation to supplement their lack of sleep. It has become a disease.
The "King of Pop"" Micheal Jackson is an example and his body lack of sleep gets him into drugs to get enough sleep and the habit gets worst and worst which finally end his life from an overdose.
We must not fight against our body's natural needs and we have to follow nature's calls to avoid agitating the body for it to malfunction and develop into a disease.
Eat when you are hungry, sleep when you are tired, pee when you are full , drink when you are thirsty ,shit when your body calls for it, make love when there is a feeling with your partners , etc. These are the natural calls of your body for a release.
Live well, love your body, stimulate your thinking and breakout from your routine and brighten up your life.
Namaste.
Today is a public holiday and yet I woke up at the same time on a working day. The routine of waking up at this time have set the biological clock in my body system. Sometimes, my body would be able to beat this alarm and I can sleep longer but most of the time , I have wake up automatically on the dot.
I have friends who have slept only for three hours since young and while struggling for a successful career and money and when they retire, they were control by their biological clock and most of the time, they could sleep more than three hours. As they get old ,the body needs more rest to repair or rejuvenate its worn out parts and they could feel the strain on their body. They need medical intervention to sleep or indulged in meditation to supplement their lack of sleep. It has become a disease.
The "King of Pop"" Micheal Jackson is an example and his body lack of sleep gets him into drugs to get enough sleep and the habit gets worst and worst which finally end his life from an overdose.
We must not fight against our body's natural needs and we have to follow nature's calls to avoid agitating the body for it to malfunction and develop into a disease.
Eat when you are hungry, sleep when you are tired, pee when you are full , drink when you are thirsty ,shit when your body calls for it, make love when there is a feeling with your partners , etc. These are the natural calls of your body for a release.
Live well, love your body, stimulate your thinking and breakout from your routine and brighten up your life.
Namaste.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
One way ticket to nowhere.
One way ticket
There is a Chinese saying "age and time waits for no one". The Chinese New Year is around the corner and the year of the wooden horse will be riding in soon. A new year will begin.
It has been the same feeling when a new year comes around. How can we prevent time from evolving ? Although we console ourself that age is just a number, our physical body cannot lie as we feel the age sets in.
The vision gets blur, the joints starts to be weak and giving out funny sound, the hair go grey and less and tiredness comes easily and the recovery from sickness or injury will take a longer time. The signs will get more and more obvious despite our denial. We always say it is all in the mind but not at all, the body feels and there is no doubt about the process of getting old.
As I have always say when we are young we never thought of dying and even at old age, we think we can live forever. Some people say that this is the process of living positively. But, this thinking will give us a false sense of time and we delay to do the things we want to do before it is too late. We should be aware and take time to do what we want whether the end is near or far. This should not be the point of living forever but rather living out what we want.
Life is like a run away train if we are not aware. Running without purpose and out of timing before it runs out fuel and stop. By that time, we will realize we have not yet really lived.
Namaste.
There is a Chinese saying "age and time waits for no one". The Chinese New Year is around the corner and the year of the wooden horse will be riding in soon. A new year will begin.
It has been the same feeling when a new year comes around. How can we prevent time from evolving ? Although we console ourself that age is just a number, our physical body cannot lie as we feel the age sets in.
The vision gets blur, the joints starts to be weak and giving out funny sound, the hair go grey and less and tiredness comes easily and the recovery from sickness or injury will take a longer time. The signs will get more and more obvious despite our denial. We always say it is all in the mind but not at all, the body feels and there is no doubt about the process of getting old.
As I have always say when we are young we never thought of dying and even at old age, we think we can live forever. Some people say that this is the process of living positively. But, this thinking will give us a false sense of time and we delay to do the things we want to do before it is too late. We should be aware and take time to do what we want whether the end is near or far. This should not be the point of living forever but rather living out what we want.
Life is like a run away train if we are not aware. Running without purpose and out of timing before it runs out fuel and stop. By that time, we will realize we have not yet really lived.
Namaste.
Yoga-an evolution or revolutionary ?
Yoga - an evolution or revolutionary ?
I was in yoga practice for six years and in the initial phase it was a torture. I question myself why I need to torture myself everything before each yoga session. After each session, my body would arch with pain and my muscles and joints would be painful. Most participants would have dropped off after a session and some younger ones could not last one session.
After the initial phase, my body gets condition and I start to enjoy the practice and I could manage more and more difficult poses. I felt satisfied as I notice the improvement in my body and my practice. If I missed any session, I felt terrible and guilty. Yoga starts to do the calling for my practice. I was hooked by this wonderful and beautiful practice.
I think it is called Evolution. My body evolved from a stiff and harden structure to a more flexible body frame as if the body have rejuvenate itself backward many years. I could feel young again and live more vigorously.
To my lifestyle and thinking , it has a revolutionary impact. I would walk more balance, my body masses harden, my thinking is sharper, my breathing is strong and relax and I enjoy life to a fuller aspect and my awareness of the present is more intense.
Yoga changed my life as I could laugh more, see the world in a different light and is calmer and I can regain my composure much faster.
I love yoga and I will practice yoga until I die an this is my commitment to my yoga practice.
Namaste.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
TalkTalk Cafe & Pub, Taman Perkaka,Pg.
TalkTalk Cafe , Taman Perkaka, Penang.
I accidentally found this place today. A new outlet in Taman Perkaka , next to Wang Chau Chinese Restaurant.
I was checking out the place and I went in for a cup of coffee.
The cafe have three sections occupying three shoplots. One section is a cafe for light refreshment and food . Another section is a pub for non smoking customers while the last section was also a pub for smokers.
For the pub sections , it has two levels and there is plenty of sitting space and restful areas.
The coffee and cakes taste good and the price was reasonable ie about 50% of the Starbucks price. The cafe was tastefully done and the seats are very comfortable.
If you are free on a rest day, it would be a nice place to catch up with friends or a nice afternoon tea talk.
A good place for gathering and rest. See you there .
Namaste.
I accidentally found this place today. A new outlet in Taman Perkaka , next to Wang Chau Chinese Restaurant.
I was checking out the place and I went in for a cup of coffee.
The cafe have three sections occupying three shoplots. One section is a cafe for light refreshment and food . Another section is a pub for non smoking customers while the last section was also a pub for smokers.
For the pub sections , it has two levels and there is plenty of sitting space and restful areas.
The coffee and cakes taste good and the price was reasonable ie about 50% of the Starbucks price. The cafe was tastefully done and the seats are very comfortable.
If you are free on a rest day, it would be a nice place to catch up with friends or a nice afternoon tea talk.
A good place for gathering and rest. See you there .
Namaste.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
My Taiwan trip
The Taiwan trip
Me recent trip to Taiwan changes a lot of my prospective in life. I could realize how fragile can life be and what age can do to us.
There was a few near misses which could have torn me into pieces. The most serious one was the journey coming out of a home stay in the hills where the driver almost head on with another van when navigating a bend. It was pure carelessness of the two drivers.
Another incident was when the bus was navigating up the hill and the road was so narrow and any mistake would have sent us down into ravine many meters down. It was for nothing as the whole hill was fill with mist and frost. We could see nothing and the cold spell make us sick from the trip.
On the prospect of life, I could realized that age have catch hold of me. The thin cold air in the hills make me feel very cold and my breath was heavy.
The climbing of the hills and the long walking make me realized that the old wound in my left hip is still there and it has to rest at intervals. On the other hand, my yoga practice has make me more relax and endure the long hours of travel.
The getting away from work was a big relief and makes me realize that there is a different lifestyle everywhere and it is not only we need to work hard but play hard as well.
Time waits for no one and the journey is moving even if we are sleeping.
So, we should travel when we are able and do the things that we want to do instead of waiting for the time to do it.
Namaste.
Me recent trip to Taiwan changes a lot of my prospective in life. I could realize how fragile can life be and what age can do to us.
There was a few near misses which could have torn me into pieces. The most serious one was the journey coming out of a home stay in the hills where the driver almost head on with another van when navigating a bend. It was pure carelessness of the two drivers.
Another incident was when the bus was navigating up the hill and the road was so narrow and any mistake would have sent us down into ravine many meters down. It was for nothing as the whole hill was fill with mist and frost. We could see nothing and the cold spell make us sick from the trip.
On the prospect of life, I could realized that age have catch hold of me. The thin cold air in the hills make me feel very cold and my breath was heavy.
The climbing of the hills and the long walking make me realized that the old wound in my left hip is still there and it has to rest at intervals. On the other hand, my yoga practice has make me more relax and endure the long hours of travel.
The getting away from work was a big relief and makes me realize that there is a different lifestyle everywhere and it is not only we need to work hard but play hard as well.
Time waits for no one and the journey is moving even if we are sleeping.
So, we should travel when we are able and do the things that we want to do instead of waiting for the time to do it.
Namaste.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
"Back nine" - an interesting reflection
BACK NINE.
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.
But, here it is - the 'back nine' of my life and it catches me by surprise. How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember vividly seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that 'I was only on the first hole' and the 'back nine' was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is . . . my friends are retired and getting grey. They move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me, but, I see the great change. Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant, but like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will, I just fall asleep where I sit!
And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did! But, at least I know, that though I’m on the 'back nine,' and I'm not sure how long it will last, this I know for sure, that when it's over on this earth it's over. A new adventure will begin!
Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not on the 'back nine' yet let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you’re on the 'back nine' or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember, and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.
LIVE IT WELL!
ENJOY TODAY!
DO SOMETHING FUN!
BE HAPPY!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Remember, "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."
LIVE HAPPY
LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
Your kids are becoming you, but your grandchildren are perfect.
Going out is good, but coming home is better.
You forget names, but it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you.
You realize you're never going to be really good at anything, especially golf.
The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do,
but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore.
You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep.
You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch..
You tend to use more 4 letter words . . . "what?" . . . "when?". . . ” ???
Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.
What used to be freckles are now liver spots.
Everybody whispers.
You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet 2 of which you will never wear.
But Old is good in some things ~~~ Old Songs, Old Movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS
Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!"
Send this on to other "Old Friends" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.，
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.
But, here it is - the 'back nine' of my life and it catches me by surprise. How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember vividly seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that 'I was only on the first hole' and the 'back nine' was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is . . . my friends are retired and getting grey. They move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me, but, I see the great change. Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant, but like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will, I just fall asleep where I sit!
And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did! But, at least I know, that though I’m on the 'back nine,' and I'm not sure how long it will last, this I know for sure, that when it's over on this earth it's over. A new adventure will begin!
Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not on the 'back nine' yet let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether you’re on the 'back nine' or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember, and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.
LIVE IT WELL!
ENJOY TODAY!
DO SOMETHING FUN!
BE HAPPY!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Remember, "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."
LIVE HAPPY
LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
Your kids are becoming you, but your grandchildren are perfect.
Going out is good, but coming home is better.
You forget names, but it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you.
You realize you're never going to be really good at anything, especially golf.
The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do,
but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore.
You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep.
You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch..
You tend to use more 4 letter words . . . "what?" . . . "when?". . . ” ???
Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.
What used to be freckles are now liver spots.
Everybody whispers.
You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet 2 of which you will never wear.
But Old is good in some things ~~~ Old Songs, Old Movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS
Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!"
Send this on to other "Old Friends" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.，
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The 12 laws of karma
What is Karma? Karma is the Sanskrit word for action. It is equivalent to Newton’s law of ‘every action must have a reaction’. When we think, speak or act we initiate a force that will react accordingly. This returning force maybe modified, changed or suspended, but most people will not be able eradicate it.
This law of cause and effect is not punishment, but is wholly for the sake of education or learning.
A person may not escape the consequences of his actions, but he will suffer only if he himself has made the conditions ripe for his suffering. Ignorance of the law is no excuse whether the laws are man-made or universal.
To stop being afraid and to start being empowered in the worlds of karma and reincarnation, here is what you need to know about karmic laws.
1. THE GREAT LAW
- “As you sow, so shall you reap”. This is also known as the “Law of Cause and Effect”.
- Whatever we put out in the Universe is what comes back to us.
- If what we want is Happiness, Peace, Love, Friendship… Then we should BE Happy, Peaceful, Loving and a True Friend.
2. THE LAW OF CREATION
- Life doesn’t just HAPPEN, it requires our participation.
- We are one with the Universe, both inside and out.
- Whatever surrounds us gives us clues to our inner state.
- BE yourself, and surround yourself with what you want to have present in your Life.
3. THE LAW OF HUMILITY
- What you refuse to accept, will continue for you.
- If what we see is an enemy, or someone with a character trait that we find to be negative, then we ourselves are not focused on a higher level of existence.
4. THE LAW OF GROWTH
- “Wherever you go, there you are”.
- For us to GROW in Spirit, it is we who must change – and not the people, places or things around us.
- The only given we have in our lives is OURSELVES and that is the only factor we have control over.
- When we change who and what we are within our heart our life follows suit and changes too.
5. THE LAW OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Whenever there is something wrong in my life, there is something wrong in me.
- We mirror what surrounds us – and what surrounds us mirrors us; this is a Universal Truth.
- We must take responsibility what is in our life.
6.THE LAW OF CONNECTION
- Even if something we do seems inconsequential, it is very important that it gets done as everything in the Universe is connected.
- Each step leads to the next step, and so forth and so on.
- Someone must do the initial work to get a job done.
- Neither the first step nor the last are of greater significance,
- As they were both needed to accomplish the task.
- Past-Present-Future they are all connected…
7. THE LAW OF FOCUS
- You can not think of two things at the same time.
- When our focus is on Spiritual Values, it is impossible for us to have lower thoughts such as greed or anger.
8. THE LAW OF GIVING AND HOSPITALITY
- If you believe something to be true,then sometime in your life you will be called upon to demonstrate that particular truth.
- Here is where we put what we CLAIM that we have learned, into actual
9. PRACTICE. THE LAW OF HERE AND NOW
- Looking backward to examine what was, prevents us from being totally in the HERE AND NOW.
- Old thoughts, old patterns of behavior, old dreams…
- Prevent us from having new ones.
10. THE LAW OF CHANGE
- History repeats itself until we learn the lessons that we need to change our path.
11. THE LAW OF PATIENCE AND REWARD
- All Rewards require initial toil.
- Rewards of lasting value require patient and persistent toil.
- True joy follows doing what we’re suppose to be doing, and waiting for the reward to come in on its own time.
12. THE LAW OF SIGNIFICANCE AND INSPIRATION
- You get back from something whatever YOU have put into it.
- The true value of something is a direct result of the energy and intent that is put into it.
- Every personal contribution is also a contribution to the Whole.
- Lack luster contributions have no impact on the Whole, nor do they work to diminish it.
- Loving contributions bring life to, and inspire, the Whole.
This law of cause and effect is not punishment, but is wholly for the sake of education or learning.
A person may not escape the consequences of his actions, but he will suffer only if he himself has made the conditions ripe for his suffering. Ignorance of the law is no excuse whether the laws are man-made or universal.
To stop being afraid and to start being empowered in the worlds of karma and reincarnation, here is what you need to know about karmic laws.
1. THE GREAT LAW
- “As you sow, so shall you reap”. This is also known as the “Law of Cause and Effect”.
- Whatever we put out in the Universe is what comes back to us.
- If what we want is Happiness, Peace, Love, Friendship… Then we should BE Happy, Peaceful, Loving and a True Friend.
2. THE LAW OF CREATION
- Life doesn’t just HAPPEN, it requires our participation.
- We are one with the Universe, both inside and out.
- Whatever surrounds us gives us clues to our inner state.
- BE yourself, and surround yourself with what you want to have present in your Life.
3. THE LAW OF HUMILITY
- What you refuse to accept, will continue for you.
- If what we see is an enemy, or someone with a character trait that we find to be negative, then we ourselves are not focused on a higher level of existence.
4. THE LAW OF GROWTH
- “Wherever you go, there you are”.
- For us to GROW in Spirit, it is we who must change – and not the people, places or things around us.
- The only given we have in our lives is OURSELVES and that is the only factor we have control over.
- When we change who and what we are within our heart our life follows suit and changes too.
5. THE LAW OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Whenever there is something wrong in my life, there is something wrong in me.
- We mirror what surrounds us – and what surrounds us mirrors us; this is a Universal Truth.
- We must take responsibility what is in our life.
6.THE LAW OF CONNECTION
- Even if something we do seems inconsequential, it is very important that it gets done as everything in the Universe is connected.
- Each step leads to the next step, and so forth and so on.
- Someone must do the initial work to get a job done.
- Neither the first step nor the last are of greater significance,
- As they were both needed to accomplish the task.
- Past-Present-Future they are all connected…
7. THE LAW OF FOCUS
- You can not think of two things at the same time.
- When our focus is on Spiritual Values, it is impossible for us to have lower thoughts such as greed or anger.
8. THE LAW OF GIVING AND HOSPITALITY
- If you believe something to be true,then sometime in your life you will be called upon to demonstrate that particular truth.
- Here is where we put what we CLAIM that we have learned, into actual
9. PRACTICE. THE LAW OF HERE AND NOW
- Looking backward to examine what was, prevents us from being totally in the HERE AND NOW.
- Old thoughts, old patterns of behavior, old dreams…
- Prevent us from having new ones.
10. THE LAW OF CHANGE
- History repeats itself until we learn the lessons that we need to change our path.
11. THE LAW OF PATIENCE AND REWARD
- All Rewards require initial toil.
- Rewards of lasting value require patient and persistent toil.
- True joy follows doing what we’re suppose to be doing, and waiting for the reward to come in on its own time.
12. THE LAW OF SIGNIFICANCE AND INSPIRATION
- You get back from something whatever YOU have put into it.
- The true value of something is a direct result of the energy and intent that is put into it.
- Every personal contribution is also a contribution to the Whole.
- Lack luster contributions have no impact on the Whole, nor do they work to diminish it.
- Loving contributions bring life to, and inspire, the Whole.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
" I want to change the world ..."
When I graduate from college, I told myself that I would like to change the world and with this passion and high spirit , I went into pursue my dream. Now, I have met many young people who came after me and they were having the same high spirit to change the world.
After gone into the working circle for many years , all these idealism change and through the daily grinding, I found that instead of changing the world, the world have in fact changed me. I get wiser from the hard knocks and punches which bring some sense into my head.
Many are call but only few are chosen and I am not definitely the one. Although , I have been making many useful contributions but these remained as ripples in a small pool of water. The whole world have consumed me and putting me in the rightful place on this earth.
There are big man like Nelson Mandela, Deng Xiao Ping, Abraham Lincoln, Sister Teresa , etc who could change the world through their actions and influence but their actions have only affected certain aspect of our life. So, who are we , a speck of dust on this planet to change the world.
In our daily life, we can only accessible to only certain group of people and for this group of people, we have limited influence and impact on them. Rather then can influence us and make us change our thinking and ways.
Life in its mysterious ways, have lessons lying in our path for us to learn and grow up. Our pure thoughts and passion will run foul into in this hellish world and make us break and to turn to the direction as dictated by the world. The power of two is bigger than one and if there is a power of millions, it will be a tornado hitting us right in the face and we will eventually turn and run in the same direction.
How can we stand up and call out loud and request the tornado to follow us ? We will need to turn and run away from the path of the tornado. This is the logic will to survive.
Namaste.
After gone into the working circle for many years , all these idealism change and through the daily grinding, I found that instead of changing the world, the world have in fact changed me. I get wiser from the hard knocks and punches which bring some sense into my head.
Many are call but only few are chosen and I am not definitely the one. Although , I have been making many useful contributions but these remained as ripples in a small pool of water. The whole world have consumed me and putting me in the rightful place on this earth.
There are big man like Nelson Mandela, Deng Xiao Ping, Abraham Lincoln, Sister Teresa , etc who could change the world through their actions and influence but their actions have only affected certain aspect of our life. So, who are we , a speck of dust on this planet to change the world.
In our daily life, we can only accessible to only certain group of people and for this group of people, we have limited influence and impact on them. Rather then can influence us and make us change our thinking and ways.
Life in its mysterious ways, have lessons lying in our path for us to learn and grow up. Our pure thoughts and passion will run foul into in this hellish world and make us break and to turn to the direction as dictated by the world. The power of two is bigger than one and if there is a power of millions, it will be a tornado hitting us right in the face and we will eventually turn and run in the same direction.
How can we stand up and call out loud and request the tornado to follow us ? We will need to turn and run away from the path of the tornado. This is the logic will to survive.
Namaste.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Ask and you will know
A lot of people do not like to ask questions especially those questions which make them look stupid. But , I want to re-iterate here , there is no such thing as a stupid question. Every one deserve the right to ask question which affects them in their life and their work.
There are many people especially the Asian people who are very reserve and private. They want to maintain their image or avoid to be embarrass and suffered quietly in silence. I have attended seminars and talks and each time when there is question and answer session, there will be completely silence. Either the audience knows all or don't know at all. Most probably , it is the latter version.
In my younger days, I am also very shy and nervous and I could not even sit and make a good report and to stand infront of an audience to say something would be a disaster. Now, at my senior years, I could asked question infront of hundreds and could stand , think and talk. However, there are still occasions, when I have still butterflies in my stomach. Where has the stage fright gone ?
It is still there but I don't care anymore. If you have make the decision that it does not matter what other people look at you, then you lost the fear. If we fear of embarrassment , then it is the fear that defeat us . What is there to be shy of if we think that it is our right or desire to learn things that we don't know.
In the Asian culture, the education system and the teaching of " always to be humble" have make us to be what we are today. If we are force to stand up on a stage every time to say something or to sing, it will become very normal to us. But, if we are allow not to be take the stand, then, we will never make it to the stage. Our reserve nature and upbring, is putting us into a self trap.
We should push for change. We should encourage people to speak up and gain their rightful place. Once, when we were in China, the tour leader told us that Malaysian Chinese are very humble and quiet. Accordingly to him, China have changed and if we are still so humble and quiet, there is no place for us in China especially in the restuarants or eating outlets. We will also be abused and punished in silence. Why are we having to be 2nd or 3rd class person and let us climb all over us and suffer in silence.
I appeal to my reader . Do be scare of your fear to be embarrass. Stand out and be countered.
Namaste.
There are many people especially the Asian people who are very reserve and private. They want to maintain their image or avoid to be embarrass and suffered quietly in silence. I have attended seminars and talks and each time when there is question and answer session, there will be completely silence. Either the audience knows all or don't know at all. Most probably , it is the latter version.
In my younger days, I am also very shy and nervous and I could not even sit and make a good report and to stand infront of an audience to say something would be a disaster. Now, at my senior years, I could asked question infront of hundreds and could stand , think and talk. However, there are still occasions, when I have still butterflies in my stomach. Where has the stage fright gone ?
It is still there but I don't care anymore. If you have make the decision that it does not matter what other people look at you, then you lost the fear. If we fear of embarrassment , then it is the fear that defeat us . What is there to be shy of if we think that it is our right or desire to learn things that we don't know.
In the Asian culture, the education system and the teaching of " always to be humble" have make us to be what we are today. If we are force to stand up on a stage every time to say something or to sing, it will become very normal to us. But, if we are allow not to be take the stand, then, we will never make it to the stage. Our reserve nature and upbring, is putting us into a self trap.
We should push for change. We should encourage people to speak up and gain their rightful place. Once, when we were in China, the tour leader told us that Malaysian Chinese are very humble and quiet. Accordingly to him, China have changed and if we are still so humble and quiet, there is no place for us in China especially in the restuarants or eating outlets. We will also be abused and punished in silence. Why are we having to be 2nd or 3rd class person and let us climb all over us and suffer in silence.
I appeal to my reader . Do be scare of your fear to be embarrass. Stand out and be countered.
Namaste.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
I was at Komtar, Penang
The changes are on-going to have face lift for this iconic building. It stands tall right in the middle of the town and as a landmark in the island. This building was the brainchild of Dr Lim Chong Eu, the former Chief Minister of Penang.
The build house the State Administration for Penang State and was under the BN - Gerakan rule for almost 20 years or more. It has deteriorated into a slump for petty traders until DAP took over the State Administration and the State Government.
For the past five years under DAP we can see the transformation of Penang under the CM Lim Guan Eng and the whole is getting lighted up and Komtar under gone a face lift and we could see the building regaining its past glory. Recently, the State Government is planning a further refurbishment of the building and making it useful once again.
From a walking dead, it has recovered its health and be useful with vigor into the future. Many investors and Citizen have look at Penang as a retirement home under the present leadership. With a healthy and robust environment , Penang is expected to into a bright future and for those past leaders who have make Penang like a slump. Please rest in peace.
Namaste.
Friday, January 3, 2014
The walking zombies
Living in a zombie stage is the most comfortable. No thougths , no feelings and just walking about . There are such people in the world who do not have the passion of life and the initiative to live and so something.
These are the walking deads or zombies.
Life must have been so comfortable that such zombies can to live and thrive. Not only they are dead but they have a crab mentality ,. They pounced on the living and pull them down. Their attitude is there should not be any perturding thumb and if there is any potential , it has to be hammered down. Everyone should be a walking dead and there is no exception of living.
In working life, there are such people . They become desperados , narrowed minded people, broken and do their job without passion and life and just getting jealous and irritated at other people's success or achievements. They despise hard working people with initiative to change or move things and they have hidden desire to pull back or down what is build or change . They also presented obstacles and have a shut mind that nothing need to be changed or revised except to follow them to walk in a routine. Do fall out of the routine as it will be uncomfortable and wrong.
This culture of crab mentality in a walking zombie stage readily find followers easily as it is more comfortable to live in a routine than a changing environment. Normally, people resist changes because it can be very uncomfortable. If we can do the same routine with out eyes closed, it would be better and excellent as these jobs don't need to thing or do the job differently.
If these zombies are allow their ways, the world will be stagnant or going backwards. Some people think that old is good and changes are bad but really , the world is changing and we have to keep changing with it in order to be sustainable and living comfortably.
Namaste.
These are the walking deads or zombies.
Life must have been so comfortable that such zombies can to live and thrive. Not only they are dead but they have a crab mentality ,. They pounced on the living and pull them down. Their attitude is there should not be any perturding thumb and if there is any potential , it has to be hammered down. Everyone should be a walking dead and there is no exception of living.
In working life, there are such people . They become desperados , narrowed minded people, broken and do their job without passion and life and just getting jealous and irritated at other people's success or achievements. They despise hard working people with initiative to change or move things and they have hidden desire to pull back or down what is build or change . They also presented obstacles and have a shut mind that nothing need to be changed or revised except to follow them to walk in a routine. Do fall out of the routine as it will be uncomfortable and wrong.
This culture of crab mentality in a walking zombie stage readily find followers easily as it is more comfortable to live in a routine than a changing environment. Normally, people resist changes because it can be very uncomfortable. If we can do the same routine with out eyes closed, it would be better and excellent as these jobs don't need to thing or do the job differently.
If these zombies are allow their ways, the world will be stagnant or going backwards. Some people think that old is good and changes are bad but really , the world is changing and we have to keep changing with it in order to be sustainable and living comfortably.
Namaste.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
When a person is mad, ignore him !
Lately, I read alot of mad statements and also encountered many mad man who looks normal and respectable but have a cockoo mind.
For instance, how can we suggest to kill the participants of a demostration for protesting at rising cost of living ? People are suffering and that is why they want to voice out their pain. Is this a democratic world or an evil thought of one man ? Is he sane when he talk of such punishment ? Mad fella and we should not be angry with such mad people ecept to tell them to shut the F.... up.
Another incident is why do they need to raid on an auspicious day to show the world that they are insensible ? This is another form of madness. People who are blind to other people's feelings. Mad fellas.
Why do we annouced our own cost measures after hiking up the Rakyat's cost of living by reducing subsidies and implementing additional taxes ? Won't it be better to do it the oppersite way. Another mad blunder.
How can we accused another of indulging in "devilish faith" by 10 hearsays and by own's interpretation ? Finally, asking another person to express this suspicion in the Public ? Where have the accusers' guts gone ? to the dogs?
Some BN women leader calling the Rakyat to migrate to other countries if they are not comfortable with the BN Policy. Is there no human right of dissent ? If that is the criteria, Malaysia's population will be reduced by half. Another mad person speacking. Maybe, it is her stupid way of getting rich.
How can be announced a person guilty without proving the person is guilty ? It should be that every person is deemed innocent unless proven guilty. Where in the world we have such system ? Back to stone age ?
How can we appoint a person who is an enemy of the accused to lead an accusation of the accused ? Is this simply a case of double jarpordy. There is no check and balance or unbias treatment.
Where on earth you can call yourself a democratic or a non racist party by funding an independent NGO who is a racist party ? Perkasa is the 14th BN component party . This is a laughing stock.
Where on earth can we have such minority controlling the majority ? Luckily , this is only a small number of such happening. It is the media who plays it up giving the platform for such mad minority the voice. We also have a mad press.
Namaste.
For instance, how can we suggest to kill the participants of a demostration for protesting at rising cost of living ? People are suffering and that is why they want to voice out their pain. Is this a democratic world or an evil thought of one man ? Is he sane when he talk of such punishment ? Mad fella and we should not be angry with such mad people ecept to tell them to shut the F.... up.
Another incident is why do they need to raid on an auspicious day to show the world that they are insensible ? This is another form of madness. People who are blind to other people's feelings. Mad fellas.
Why do we annouced our own cost measures after hiking up the Rakyat's cost of living by reducing subsidies and implementing additional taxes ? Won't it be better to do it the oppersite way. Another mad blunder.
How can we accused another of indulging in "devilish faith" by 10 hearsays and by own's interpretation ? Finally, asking another person to express this suspicion in the Public ? Where have the accusers' guts gone ? to the dogs?
Some BN women leader calling the Rakyat to migrate to other countries if they are not comfortable with the BN Policy. Is there no human right of dissent ? If that is the criteria, Malaysia's population will be reduced by half. Another mad person speacking. Maybe, it is her stupid way of getting rich.
How can be announced a person guilty without proving the person is guilty ? It should be that every person is deemed innocent unless proven guilty. Where in the world we have such system ? Back to stone age ?
How can we appoint a person who is an enemy of the accused to lead an accusation of the accused ? Is this simply a case of double jarpordy. There is no check and balance or unbias treatment.
Where on earth you can call yourself a democratic or a non racist party by funding an independent NGO who is a racist party ? Perkasa is the 14th BN component party . This is a laughing stock.
Where on earth can we have such minority controlling the majority ? Luckily , this is only a small number of such happening. It is the media who plays it up giving the platform for such mad minority the voice. We also have a mad press.
Namaste.
2014 - Year of the wooden horse : Chinese horoscope ( extract)
2014 – Predictions Year Of The Horse
According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2014 is the Year Of The Wood Horse or the Green Horse. Find out how you will fare in this New Year and how this Horse year will prove to be lucky for you! Will you meet your true love this year or get that promotion? This year begins on January 31st 2014 and ends on February 18th 2015. The horse which is the seventh sign in Chinese astrology is a symbol of nobility, fame, elegance and determination. Chinese horoscope for 2014 predicts your energy in the coming year, and also your luck and fortune in all aspects of your personal and professional life. Know more about your financial forecasts and health advice. Learn how lucky this year will turn out to be for you!
Rat Horoscope 2014 2014 will be a challenging year for people of the Rat zodiac sign. You will be successful in all spheres of life provided you put in your best foot forward. Expect a lot of fun and pleasure but be ready to work hard too if you wish to achieve your goals and targets. Take care of your health. Love and respect your spouse and family.
Ox 2014 Predictions The Ox horoscope predictions for 2014, forecast that people of this animal sign will face many complications and problems. But everything can be overcome with a positive attitude and strong willpower. Money, career, love, health will all be good in 2014 provided you don’t go overboard. Do not begin any new ventures or relationships this year.
2014 horoscope for the Tigers predicts that it will be an average year. You need to take the initiative to make the first move in your personal and professional relationships. Health in 2014 is predicted to be good. Love relationships need more effort. Career and professional commitments will increase.
Chinese Zodiac Rabbit 2014 The 2014 Pig zodiac horoscope foretells that this will be a year of intuition and telepathy. The Pig people will gain both in their career and love life, thanks to their intuitive powers. Overall this will be an extremely positive year in all aspects. So make the most of it.
Chinese Horoscope 2014 Dragon Celebrate and party! This will be the theme for the Dragons in 2014. The Dragon horoscope predictions forecast that be it work, family or loved ones you will have some reason to party throughout the year. You will be blessed with good health, understanding partner, growth in career and financial bliss.
Snake Chinese Astrology 2014 The 2014 Year of the Horse will be hectic for the Snake animal sign. Chinese astrology 2014 predictions for the Snake foretell that you will need to maintain the right balance between work and pleasure if you don’t want to fall sick.
Horse Horoscope 2014 The Year of the Green Wood Horse will be positive and beneficial for the Horse people. You will need to make the most of available opportunities instead of waiting for the right time. Romance and career will go hand in hand. Health predictions too are positive according to the 2014 Horse Horoscope.
2014 Sheep Horoscope Chinese zodiac Sheep 2014 predictions forecast that the coming year will be full of positivity and have excellent prospects. Do not let go of even the smallest chance in love and profession. Financial investments will bear fruit this year. Compatibility with partner will be good.
Chinese Astrology Monkey Horoscope 2014 The 2014 Monkey Chinese astrology predictions forecast a slow and dull year. But there is no need to be upset as you have a lot of pending work on hand. All incomplete projects need to be completed this year so that you can start afresh the next year. Love will be fulfilling. Mental health might need to be taken care of.
2014 Chinese Astrology Rooster Fantastic opportunities will knock on your doors. So the Rooster people need to make the most of the chance they are getting instead of wasting time in thinking about better prospects. Flings and love affairs will keep you busy. Weight related issues might trouble you in 2014.
Chinese Zodiac Dog 2014 The Dog predictions for 2014 forecast a positive year for love and romance. You will be in the limelight on your professional front. Unexpected wealth is forecast. New relationships are on the cards. Health will be excellent. Expect a year of celebrations and merriment.
2014 Chinese Horoscope Pig The Pig astrology forecasts for 2014 suggest that you will be involved in a lot of traveling this year. Your mind will be moving from one thought to another in no time. Career will be crazy but you will make a lot of money. Relationships might be a bit strained. Health needs to be taken care of. Do not let stress get to you.
According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2014 is the Year Of The Wood Horse or the Green Horse. Find out how you will fare in this New Year and how this Horse year will prove to be lucky for you! Will you meet your true love this year or get that promotion? This year begins on January 31st 2014 and ends on February 18th 2015. The horse which is the seventh sign in Chinese astrology is a symbol of nobility, fame, elegance and determination. Chinese horoscope for 2014 predicts your energy in the coming year, and also your luck and fortune in all aspects of your personal and professional life. Know more about your financial forecasts and health advice. Learn how lucky this year will turn out to be for you!
Rat Horoscope 2014 2014 will be a challenging year for people of the Rat zodiac sign. You will be successful in all spheres of life provided you put in your best foot forward. Expect a lot of fun and pleasure but be ready to work hard too if you wish to achieve your goals and targets. Take care of your health. Love and respect your spouse and family.
Ox 2014 Predictions The Ox horoscope predictions for 2014, forecast that people of this animal sign will face many complications and problems. But everything can be overcome with a positive attitude and strong willpower. Money, career, love, health will all be good in 2014 provided you don’t go overboard. Do not begin any new ventures or relationships this year.
2014 horoscope for the Tigers predicts that it will be an average year. You need to take the initiative to make the first move in your personal and professional relationships. Health in 2014 is predicted to be good. Love relationships need more effort. Career and professional commitments will increase.
Chinese Zodiac Rabbit 2014 The 2014 Pig zodiac horoscope foretells that this will be a year of intuition and telepathy. The Pig people will gain both in their career and love life, thanks to their intuitive powers. Overall this will be an extremely positive year in all aspects. So make the most of it.
Chinese Horoscope 2014 Dragon Celebrate and party! This will be the theme for the Dragons in 2014. The Dragon horoscope predictions forecast that be it work, family or loved ones you will have some reason to party throughout the year. You will be blessed with good health, understanding partner, growth in career and financial bliss.
Snake Chinese Astrology 2014 The 2014 Year of the Horse will be hectic for the Snake animal sign. Chinese astrology 2014 predictions for the Snake foretell that you will need to maintain the right balance between work and pleasure if you don’t want to fall sick.
Horse Horoscope 2014 The Year of the Green Wood Horse will be positive and beneficial for the Horse people. You will need to make the most of available opportunities instead of waiting for the right time. Romance and career will go hand in hand. Health predictions too are positive according to the 2014 Horse Horoscope.
2014 Sheep Horoscope Chinese zodiac Sheep 2014 predictions forecast that the coming year will be full of positivity and have excellent prospects. Do not let go of even the smallest chance in love and profession. Financial investments will bear fruit this year. Compatibility with partner will be good.
Chinese Astrology Monkey Horoscope 2014 The 2014 Monkey Chinese astrology predictions forecast a slow and dull year. But there is no need to be upset as you have a lot of pending work on hand. All incomplete projects need to be completed this year so that you can start afresh the next year. Love will be fulfilling. Mental health might need to be taken care of.
2014 Chinese Astrology Rooster Fantastic opportunities will knock on your doors. So the Rooster people need to make the most of the chance they are getting instead of wasting time in thinking about better prospects. Flings and love affairs will keep you busy. Weight related issues might trouble you in 2014.
Chinese Zodiac Dog 2014 The Dog predictions for 2014 forecast a positive year for love and romance. You will be in the limelight on your professional front. Unexpected wealth is forecast. New relationships are on the cards. Health will be excellent. Expect a year of celebrations and merriment.
2014 Chinese Horoscope Pig The Pig astrology forecasts for 2014 suggest that you will be involved in a lot of traveling this year. Your mind will be moving from one thought to another in no time. Career will be crazy but you will make a lot of money. Relationships might be a bit strained. Health needs to be taken care of. Do not let stress get to you.
2014 horoscope based on Zodiac ( Extract )
2014 horoscope. Successes and failures of your sign. Happy New Year 2014, Yareah friends. Enjoy your future days!
Aries: Born from March 21 to April 20.
2014 will be a period of great energy and you can easily get your objectives. Love will be your best point since you will appear to others in a way totally irresistible. Congratulations!Gemstones and metals. Ruby, Diamond, Iron, Amethyst and Garnet.
Taurus: Born from 21 April to 20 May.
The year will not start very well. Love area will seem empty and your expectations of economic improvement will be truncated. Be patient, because things will improve from April and at the end of the year you will see fulfilled your hopes.Precious metals: Copper, aqua and emerald.
Gemini: Born from 22 May to 21 June.
2014 will offer you great opportunities in all areas of your life, whether personal or professional level. However, take care of your health. You can finish the year really stressed.Precious stones and metals: Opal and agate.
Cancer: Born from 22 June to 23 July.
Take time to show your love and avoid the monotony. Finally, you need a serious relation because you can have problems at work. Probably, you will have to move to another place, even another country.Precious metals: Silver and pearls.
Leo: Born from 24 July to 23 August.
You will find problems in different areas of you life: love, health, family, work… But your friends will play an important role in your life, they will be your outlet to all the trouble you will go finding.Precious stones and metals: Gold and diamonds.
Virgo: Born from 24 August to 23 September.
Everything can change this year and your family and couple are not going to understand your decisions. Be patient.Precious stones and metals: Mercury and topaz.
Libra: Born from September 24 to October 23.
2014 is a good year. Congratulations! Your positive energy will affect your familiar and professional environment, being rewarded for your efforts.Great possibilities in the loving area too.
Precious metals: Bronze, copper and coral.
Scorpio: Born from 24 October to 22 November.
2014 will not start very well for Scorpio a cause of the negativity of his/her own thinking. But slowly, as time passes, everything will get better. Especially with the family and couple.Precious stones and metals: Iron, opal and ruby.
Sagittarius: Born from 23 November to 21 December.
After your horrible 2013, this year will be fantastic. You’ll feel great about yourself and you will use this energy to know you better. Everybody will love you. Congratulations!Precious stones and metals: Tin, emerald, sapphire and turquoise.
Capricorn: Born from December 22 to January 20.
Nothing will change. A very stable period for you.Precious stones and metals: Lead, turquoise, amethyst and jet.
Aquarius: Born from 21 January to 19 February.
2014 is very important, since there will be very positive changes. You will achieve those goals you have set for yourself. It is a time of movement, travel and search. In love, your relationship will be strengthened. Congratulations, a great year!Precious stone: Aquamarine.
Pisces: Born from 20 February to 20 March.
As usually, this year you will be sensitive to the feelings of others and will respond with sympathy. Take care, you can finish exhausted!No doubt, your weak point will be the health.
Precious stones and metals: Palladium and sapphire.
I almost die again
On the 1st day of 2014, I almost involved in a serious accident. It was in the morning and having not enough sleep, I drag myself out of my bed to bring the goodies which I bought in Taiwan to my sister's house.
I was at the junction of a traffic light and I was focusing on a couple on a bike in front of me. I did no see the traffic light and as the bike turn , I follow it to turn and suddenly, I saw a car speeding towards me on a head on diretion. I step on my brake and it was fortunate that it was just in time for the car to pass through. I woke up and found that the traffic light was still red.
What was I thinking about ? Yeah, maybe it is the tiredness from the overseas trip as my mental status have not fully recovered yet. I could be seriously injured or could be killed because the car was speeding to beat the traffic light. I think the car is driving about 120 km per hour.
This is the second incident. I remembered the first incident not so long ago, when I took the wrong turn and driving into another lane with on-coming traffic.
I know that with a slight twist of fate, things could be different and life is so fragile. Afte this incidences, I become more alert and relax in life. As I have often told my staff, life is uncertain , death is the only certain thing and we shall take life as it come and enjoy it to the fullest. We should learn how to dance in the rain.
Namaste.
I was at the junction of a traffic light and I was focusing on a couple on a bike in front of me. I did no see the traffic light and as the bike turn , I follow it to turn and suddenly, I saw a car speeding towards me on a head on diretion. I step on my brake and it was fortunate that it was just in time for the car to pass through. I woke up and found that the traffic light was still red.
What was I thinking about ? Yeah, maybe it is the tiredness from the overseas trip as my mental status have not fully recovered yet. I could be seriously injured or could be killed because the car was speeding to beat the traffic light. I think the car is driving about 120 km per hour.
This is the second incident. I remembered the first incident not so long ago, when I took the wrong turn and driving into another lane with on-coming traffic.
I know that with a slight twist of fate, things could be different and life is so fragile. Afte this incidences, I become more alert and relax in life. As I have often told my staff, life is uncertain , death is the only certain thing and we shall take life as it come and enjoy it to the fullest. We should learn how to dance in the rain.
Namaste.
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