Remembering yesterday ~ "...I ran so fast that time, youth at last ran out and I never stopped to think what life is all about..."
Now, as I pause and take stock of my life... there are still so many songs to be sung and many friendships to be rekindled and strengthened :)
Here's the song that brought up this nostalgic feeling...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRaIvpMNpJw&feature=related
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Connecting the dots...
In his commencement speech to the graduates of Stanford University in 2005, Steve Jobs sum up his life in three stories.
I love his second story: he talked about connecting the dots and a belief in something, ie.yr guts, destiny, karma, etc., that the dots from the past will connect to the dots in the future. An event/situation happened for a reason and the reason will be known sometime in the future.
Listen to his full speech on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA
I love his second story: he talked about connecting the dots and a belief in something, ie.yr guts, destiny, karma, etc., that the dots from the past will connect to the dots in the future. An event/situation happened for a reason and the reason will be known sometime in the future.
Listen to his full speech on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
How are you, Marvin?
Hi Marvin,
Maybe what I hv written so far may not be in sync with your current train of thoughts. It may seem like I am pushing you to the direction that you cannot or won't take or that I do not understand yr situation. But, if I were to concur with what you hv written, would there then be any room for inner reflection in yr part or mine even? It is because of the differences in our opinions and situations that l believe can create more room for self reflection.
I know, I may sound like I don't understand yr current situation, but I do. Sometimes, there are too many high stakes in the current situation that a mistake can cause a lot of damages. And there is no 'window of opportunity' to get out. I was lucky that I had my window of opportunity but then it came after 10 years! My mother didn't get her window of opportunity because she lived in an era where divorce or separation is unheard of. Having said that maybe her window of opportunity was her ealry death (at the age of 38 yo), ie. releasing her from her torment and sadness.
However, I believe that even though one does not hv the window yet, one can still empower oneself by saying it out loud to someone or write in a journal. Because when you do that, you sort of share your trouble or predicament with someone and somehow it will feel much better and lighter. And the thing will be stored in your memory space and will not occupy your current state of mind (if you know what I mean...).
Anyways, I read in a psychology journal, "a sense of personal control, empowerment and self-determination are associated with positive mental health"
I hope you are getting along fine :)
Warm regards,
Alee.
Maybe what I hv written so far may not be in sync with your current train of thoughts. It may seem like I am pushing you to the direction that you cannot or won't take or that I do not understand yr situation. But, if I were to concur with what you hv written, would there then be any room for inner reflection in yr part or mine even? It is because of the differences in our opinions and situations that l believe can create more room for self reflection.
I know, I may sound like I don't understand yr current situation, but I do. Sometimes, there are too many high stakes in the current situation that a mistake can cause a lot of damages. And there is no 'window of opportunity' to get out. I was lucky that I had my window of opportunity but then it came after 10 years! My mother didn't get her window of opportunity because she lived in an era where divorce or separation is unheard of. Having said that maybe her window of opportunity was her ealry death (at the age of 38 yo), ie. releasing her from her torment and sadness.
However, I believe that even though one does not hv the window yet, one can still empower oneself by saying it out loud to someone or write in a journal. Because when you do that, you sort of share your trouble or predicament with someone and somehow it will feel much better and lighter. And the thing will be stored in your memory space and will not occupy your current state of mind (if you know what I mean...).
Anyways, I read in a psychology journal, "a sense of personal control, empowerment and self-determination are associated with positive mental health"
I hope you are getting along fine :)
Warm regards,
Alee.
Monday, August 22, 2011
A Reader, A Writer and A Converser
Always a book at the side
for a quick escapism
from the harshness of life
into the realm of imagination;
Always a pen in the fingers
to pen down sweet or funny anecdotes
that bring daily cheers
and fun into the life of others;
Always a sweet converser
ever so sensitive to another
although life is no better
in this world filled with trouble.
A reader whose mind I admire
A writer whose words I yearn
A converser whose lips I adore
A heart which I yearn to own :)
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for a quick escapism
from the harshness of life
into the realm of imagination;
Always a pen in the fingers
to pen down sweet or funny anecdotes
that bring daily cheers
and fun into the life of others;
Always a sweet converser
ever so sensitive to another
although life is no better
in this world filled with trouble.
A reader whose mind I admire
A writer whose words I yearn
A converser whose lips I adore
A heart which I yearn to own :)
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Friday, August 19, 2011
A song a day ~
A song a day
Keeps distress at bay
Awaken what may
... to brighten up one's day
A song a day
Lovely music to the ear
When all is played
Soothed the soul of those who hear
A song a day
This I reckon
Will help me stay
... in perfect condition
A song a day...
I am a big fan of narrative works, especially reflective journals. I see song lyrics as a personal narrative where the song writer is actually retelling her story and reflecting over it when she sings it over and over again. To the listener, each has its own interpretation of the song's lyrics.
Songs have been a part of my life since I was young. My mother used to listen to songs every day and I began to appreciate songs in my early teens. I love songs that tell a story. Songs were so much a part of me that it became one of the topic for my toastmasters' speech (back in mid 90's). Lately songs played an even bigger part in my life: I would post songs (on a daily basis) on my fb wall; would dedicate songs to my fb friends; include a song or two in my training sessions and recently I even read a book which the author named it after a song.
It's amazing that there are so many song writers (English, Malay, Japanese and Chinese) who write such good song/lyrics that I could relate to. I can find a song or a part of the lyrics to relate to everything that is happening in my life; whether I am happy, sad or in need of encouragement - there are songs for every mood/occasion.
As I am writing this post, I am listening to a malay song sung by Aizat, "Lagu Kita." I have dedicated this song to my close friends and the lyrics, "arah hidup kita tergambar bintang di angkasa" - our direction in life is destined in our stars: which means that our life's destiny has been fixed the day we were born ~ such lovely lyrics... :)
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Keeps distress at bay
Awaken what may
... to brighten up one's day
A song a day
Lovely music to the ear
When all is played
Soothed the soul of those who hear
A song a day
This I reckon
Will help me stay
... in perfect condition
A song a day...
I am a big fan of narrative works, especially reflective journals. I see song lyrics as a personal narrative where the song writer is actually retelling her story and reflecting over it when she sings it over and over again. To the listener, each has its own interpretation of the song's lyrics.
Songs have been a part of my life since I was young. My mother used to listen to songs every day and I began to appreciate songs in my early teens. I love songs that tell a story. Songs were so much a part of me that it became one of the topic for my toastmasters' speech (back in mid 90's). Lately songs played an even bigger part in my life: I would post songs (on a daily basis) on my fb wall; would dedicate songs to my fb friends; include a song or two in my training sessions and recently I even read a book which the author named it after a song.
It's amazing that there are so many song writers (English, Malay, Japanese and Chinese) who write such good song/lyrics that I could relate to. I can find a song or a part of the lyrics to relate to everything that is happening in my life; whether I am happy, sad or in need of encouragement - there are songs for every mood/occasion.
As I am writing this post, I am listening to a malay song sung by Aizat, "Lagu Kita." I have dedicated this song to my close friends and the lyrics, "arah hidup kita tergambar bintang di angkasa" - our direction in life is destined in our stars: which means that our life's destiny has been fixed the day we were born ~ such lovely lyrics... :)
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
ME ~ my life is my choice
When I was thniking of a name for my blog, I had wanted to name it my life is my choice but then many bloggers have already claimed the name and similar ones. Hence, I decided to name it authentic person ~ it turned out to be true because that was the essence of the blog -- searching for the authenticness in me : what is ME all about (???)
ME as it turned out have been lugging along many baggages -- some of which I have thrown out since I started the blog and I hv added on new and more ligther ones which do not bogged or tied me down. See March 24, 2010 and Sep 6, 2010 posts.
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ME as it turned out have many dreams -- some which have been realised, some just realised and many more have yet to be realised. See March 4, 2011 post.
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ME as it turned out was soon to be embarking on a spiritual journey -- a journey that has so far bring me to meet people that could help me along the way to reach my spiritual journey's desttination (is there one?). See Sep 21, 2010 ; Nov 4, 2010(a) and Nov 4, 2010(b) posts.
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ME as it turned out have many friends - who have been so kind and supportive in helping me all this while. See May 6, 2011 post.
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ME as it turned out -- do have a wonderful and illustrative life which I will not trade with another.
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Happy ME Day! :))
ME as it turned out have been lugging along many baggages -- some of which I have thrown out since I started the blog and I hv added on new and more ligther ones which do not bogged or tied me down. See March 24, 2010 and Sep 6, 2010 posts.
.
ME as it turned out have many dreams -- some which have been realised, some just realised and many more have yet to be realised. See March 4, 2011 post.
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ME as it turned out was soon to be embarking on a spiritual journey -- a journey that has so far bring me to meet people that could help me along the way to reach my spiritual journey's desttination (is there one?). See Sep 21, 2010 ; Nov 4, 2010(a) and Nov 4, 2010(b) posts.
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ME as it turned out have many friends - who have been so kind and supportive in helping me all this while. See May 6, 2011 post.
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ME as it turned out -- do have a wonderful and illustrative life which I will not trade with another.
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Happy ME Day! :))
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