Make Peace With Yourself

peace comes with a price...

I love to be alone, to reflect and to meditate

Alone is not loneliness and it's neither void

When the sea ends, land resumes

There is opportunity, hope and healing ~ just be patient, acceptable to changes and have empathy 

Nobody is a loser neither a 'born loser'; you maybe born poor but you need not die a pauper

Through GOD, there is Hope

Even the atheist may seek a glimpse (ray) of hope when his life's near 'the end'; hoping it would not end

People speak loosely about wars and warmongering, conveniently forgetting the potential of agony, suffering, destruction, damages and lost of lives

Reconstruction and repairs cannot heal the emotional damage, destruction and dented souls; the hate will be deeply ingrained and remembered

In today's MAD [Mutual Assured Destruction],  mad world - a war will likely end all wars with nukes flying around

Nobody, NOBODY, no country... will surrender and be defeated if he has nuclear weapons without firing any of them to 'seek equality in sufferings'

Peace begets prosperity, wars give destruction

The rich will have to eat money if the poor do not sell their food supplies to them; the rich cannot live in  a sea of poor

We should consciously reject all negative vibes and vigorously embrace the positives

In turbulence and uncertainty, remain calm

Watch, observe, stay off the line of live firings and stay indoor until the ill winds blow over

When all's burnt to the ground, a new lease begins with ... hope, reconstruction and repairs

It's darkest before dawn (breaks) 在黎明之前是最黑暗的

Make peace with everyone; like the mother's love that never fades

Whether you are 1yo or 99yo, you will always be the baby in your mother's eyes

Never let gossips, half-truths, accusations and ostracism dent your spirit and determination

Be truthful, knows your limits and build a steely grit and take all challenges as a flow; everything come and go

No matter what(ever) may go wrong, a wholesome, united family stands steadfastly together will tame the challenges

GOD is the defender & definitor  

Money and the fool will soon part

The western markets [DJIA, S&P500, NASDAQ] have been enjoying a good bull run for the past 5years whereas the eastern markets [HK/China] were bear whipped for the same period

Will the overvalued West be undermined by the cheaper East? It is "yes" and when...

 Smart monies are never loyal but sniff and seek better & safer haven somewhere when opportune arise

钱不是万能 但没钱万万不能

Money can and do buy peace

The world produces more than enough food to feed everyone & if the wealthy don't hoard food, there will be no poverty

Wars and warmongering are the works of the wealthy, owners of military complexes and hawkish politicians seeking personal vanity and gains

The world will be destroyed by the Greed, the Envious and the Schemer ~ politicians backed by evil monies are a "time-bomb" 

Belief in GOD and trust yourself; nobody will shed a tear for you when you pass on, save for your immediate family

Everything that were yours will be thrown and disposed off except for your money and assets, if any

Enjoy every moment now, for tomorrow is never promised

I Am The Catalyst: Every Gloom Has Its Sparks

be the light upon oneself ...

When your parents are wealthy, powerful, famous and established, use their network to manifest your career and business

When your parents are working class and commoners, academic excellence and doing businesses are the easiest ladders to climb the social ladder

Not everyone is cut up to do business but everyone can glide up the social ladder by/via EQ, IQ and AQ [adversity quotient]

When the going is tough, the tough keeps going

Live best when others live worse

Nobody cares if you are down, unwell or 'hit the rocks' & there is no point sharing your sufferings with anyone as 80% do not care and 20% are happy that you are in a quagmire

Sticks and stones break bones but not words; ignore the criticisms, gossips and heresays

Nobody gets hurt for ignoring the negative vibes

Lie low when your chips are low and never swim against the tides ~ the rules of Survival is to go with the flows

When money speaks, nobody checks the grammar; money buy most things

Everyone works hard and fights for the best returns and rewards

Nobody is a weakling ~ the birds eat the ants and when the bird dies, the ants feast on its body

Be yourself and defend with patience that the/all failures will pass - the steadfastness of character and truths will overcome all challenges

When you are tired, rest but don't quit... every tiny step is a walk in the park

I am the light onto myself; the lighthouse that brightens when I am down but not out

I have avoided the unnecessary publicity and uncalled & baseless criticisms which undermine me

I shall go with the flow and return a better self

Like the Eagle and the Trout, fly high to get a clear picture and swim upstream to spawn - take the journey that few dare

On the wider perspective, many are telling me that 'time is tough, the going is rough, it's doom & gloom', & asked "what will tomorrow bring?" When everybody is drowned in sorrows, then "it is fine" because you are not alone in this tough environment

Life is cruising at norm

Rough weather shalt pass too

Let us be consistent; keep the smiles and grit for GOD will deliver

Some say tomorrow will be better but I live best & to the fullest today

In GOD I trust... I am the driver and HE is my GPS

Trust NO One

Nothing can heal & compensate for emotional hurts except to ignore...

Workers work for remuneration while the Management works to control and for rewards

Politicians work for power, status and money ... & control

Some suggest that "so long you get what you want, take & walk" as different strata in Society demand  satisfaction differently

Yes; so long as you can 'stomach' the hurts and losses, take and walk away... what if you can't? Ignore the pains and walk away

Fight to win ~ you only fight back if the chances of winning is high(er); never be the sacrificial lamb

Live to fight another day

Hurts heal over time and losses can be made back if only you live healthily and await your time

Chance must be managed & not taken recklessly 

Believe in & accept Karma 因果 - 种因得果 It is not unlike "everything happens for a reason"

In most religious teachings, you are told to accept things that you cannot change and everything happens for the better

This is not to say "remain a weakling and never fight back!" It is a reminder to learn from the setback, train & upskill, and be alerted not to foolishly do the same thing again

Most live less than 36,500 days but all die only once ... never live the life of a coward

You may be born poor but do not die a pauper - nothing is permanent

Nothing is guaranteed nor certain, even failures

Life, like sunrise and sunset, it's normal; the rest, only time can tell & change is the only constant

Rooted too tightly and grand like the old, oak tree but couldn't withstand the onslaught of the winds and storm whereas the blade of grass dance merrily in the breeze

Never take advantage of the less able and less well off; give a helping hand if you can 

Never assume someone that who didn't respond or return a favor is bad as he could in worse dire straits than you are aware of 

BUT, move away those that had bitten your hands after you had helped them -  avoid them like a plague - they are parasites ever ready to 'milk you dry'

Be smart, do good but ... watch out who you wanna help

Unrepentant, serial liars, traitors, substance abusers, violent persons, demanding and unappreciative persons do not deserve any help.

Everyone deserves something, punishments included

Help only if you can and are willing & expect nothing

Trust GOD, most others have failings 

 

 

My Time Is Limited

nothing can predict and anticipate the future...

For someone who has not suffered any serious illness before, the first attack is both unbelievable and unsettling

GOD  has a way to stop any mortal on his tracks; HE served the second attack, followed by a third

You call this a trial or a warning; I don't know

Medical issues must be handled by the medical specialists; no amount of detest and "why me" nor superstitions help. Stay calm, seek medical professionals opinions and second opinions, then choose your course of action

Getting well again is the key; takes time though

Patient... be very patient and let it heal and trust GOD ~ HE stops you from racing blindly towards the end. You are not needed yet

No matter how fast you race ahead, clearing all obstacles & ignore wiser advice, HE will stop you with HIS ways [methods]

I had my share

No regrets but accept ~ nobody can swim against the tides

I am grateful for my renewed health but this also makes me 'more mortal'

活在当下  不求天长地久  只要潇洒过一生

When your health deteriorates or there is a sudden attack, it is a clear signal to "slow down, relax, rejuvenates, repairs and let your physical body reboot"   

There is a need to fine tune and rebalance the mind and your physique

Problems do not go away but manifest 

Circumstances may change to ease the obstacles & restore a balance ... sometimes, called "LUCK"

BUT, but... few are endowed with blessings of abundant luck

Almost everyone needs to manage and overcome the consequences to become better ~ there is 'no free lunch'

Walk away from unnecessary troubles, gossips, conflicts, hearsays and irrelevance 

Tomorrow will be better

Stay healthy, happy and be cheerful; tomorrow is never promised

有个平常心  过一天赚一天

Everyone at every ages make wishes & prays that the GOD will grant readily; me too

But, now my wish is to "stay healthy, happy and ignore the irrelevance of disruptive noises"

I can plan, I will work towards my goals but I have also accept that whatever comes is a bonus without which I loss nothing

I am trying to leave bondage and cultivate wisdom

The material well being is good to have but not in excess

无为无不为 I am not giving up but I will go with the flows

 

Some Day Soon, Everyone Will Be History

after I walked past, I may not return...

The trials and tribulations are passing moments ~ be patient, let go and be relieved of burden of hates and regrets

Today's gains maybe tomorrow's losses; you may win an argument but you loss the relationship

Never win a battle to loss the war

Home is not a place for reason(ings) but plentiful of 'gives and takes'. At most times, you give & the rest take 

Resentment, envy and hates are toxins that cannot be ignored but need to be neutralized

Fight against negative and you receive more negatives; fighting fire with fires is possible if you are prepared for colossal destruction

面子不值钱 ~ 放下面子 钱财两得 

Put on a mask, build a facade and face the unreal world

Speak to the audience & please their ears; music to their ears is better than any orchestra. Delivering a successful sales pitch is an Art; "no best deal can be adopted if its too truthful"  甜蜜的谎言

见人说人话 见鬼说鬼话 ~ 这世界真正喜欢听好听的话 不是真话

In psychology, it's empirically proven that the "Man loves to loss". 

Before he starts to gamble, he'd say "at most I loss $10,000". He places his stake and wins... he'll bet bigger. Finally, he will attempt a "double or quit or show-hand". Why? He is prepared to loss

Nobody can help unless he has the resources and abilities; be empowered

Built your resources; with excess resources, you can 'buy' labor and solutions 

Every steps I take, I leave a footprint [along the path]

Every praises and criticism are not my choice; safely ignore

Words never hurt but being emotional is inherently damaging

Victory is sweetest when glory returns ... but, enjoy the small victories too

Never indulge in regrets nor let others words affect you

Fight to win if need be

Live in the currency of life; today is perishable

Whether you are 21yo or 71yo, live your best today and everyday

Growing old is a privilege as not everyone live to see their twilight years

If you don't explore & build your pipeline of achievements, defeats included, you may have no memories to recall nor story to tell

My future is dictated by my current mental and physical capabilities; there is no chance to rush as, sometimes, the spirit is willing but the physique limit 

天时地利人和  也要有好运

I am waiting patiently

Be Discipline Or Be A Failure

discipline or the lack of discipline can be fatal...

Theory, philosophy, great teachings aplenty but without discipline and conscientious application, it is void 

No amount of learning helps unless  it is applied with discipline and honesty

It is like giving you the map and direction but you'd still get lost

I have taken lengthy routes to reach where I am today, with some hits and misses

The world is never stagnant and every ten years (cycle), you will take monumental changes; sometimes not by choice

If there is nothing better to do, remain still ~ alas! an easy idea but few can consciously practice

If there is nothing better to say, say nothing & never say anything when you're angry nor make promises when you are happy

I have paid dearly for lack of discipline

Never seek recognition for fame, power and money; foolish vanity pays bad dividends

When you are down, lie low and guard your last penny; read, listen & watch more, speak less 

You may be born poor but the world is yours to conquer; it is your own doing if you die poor(er)

Never indulge in idle gossips nor bask in fortuitous compliments - such words have no bearings and only return to haunt when the hustle is over - a hollowed happiness 空虚

Humans thrive on hopes, promises, potentials, dreams, possibilities ... but, there is a patent need to work & crystalize them

No amount of hard work can replace smart judgements and strategic, streetwise decisions

Alas!! Some days are simply bad

Regrets cannot save a sinking boat; only patience, grit and wisdom can salvage the situation

不要脸就是无敌   When you can adamantly ignore the criticism, displeasure and belittlings, nothing hurts   ~   脸：不是人给的而是自己丢的

Confidence and smartness, I have but with repeated defeats I will crash too

My suave facade hides a crashed internals 

At times, I wished I can walk away into the wilderness to heal but reality is always cruel

It is a "now or out" game; stay cool, breathe easier and look blankly but smartly

The eyes of the eagle never betray

Hold the facade & fort and let the internal heals ~ pain is temporary

70% of the world is not interested in a failure while 20% is glad that you fail... the 10% cannot be found

You came alone, die alone and, needless to say, suffers alone

Keep your head down when you are lost (a loser) but look straight, recompose, heal, rejuvenate and return a  WINNER

Winning is everything

The winner is not the strongest nor the smartest but the one who outlasts everyone

Positive Attitude Wins Any Day

believe in yourself that you will make it...

Attitude is everything

If you think you can [do it], half the battle is won

Nobody can run you down without your approval

The King of the Jungle, the Lion, believes it dominates & rules and can eat any other species

The world is not bothered with your self-esteem and self-actualization. You are expected to demonstrate and display your quality

Talents: Don't wait to be discovered! Show it if you have ~ the unpolished gem is a stone

Even with the best FengShui风水, waiting to be discovered is a lost cause

The truths must stand out against the fakes; the earlier the better to ease future consequences, made worse by half-truths, self-entitlements and ulterior motives

Do your best 做好本分 ~ the army cannot fight on empty stomachs and the Chef keeps their spirits going  ~ the spirit is willing but the body is weak. The wok is as powerful as the guns

Fortune foretelling, occult, soothsayer and the likes can, or may, tell your future but what's the point of knowing if there is no solutions to possible bad outcomes? Believe in yourself that you are the definitive decider

You are born to express, not to impress. If all else fails; my life, my rules ~ bend a little isn't impossible

Need not be arrogant but you must take a stand... a "no" is a "NO" 没事就没事 有事可成大事 Never gamble with your (own) integrity, credibility and moral inclinations

Winning is everything and do your utmost zest to win... without underhand tactics and schemes

Whatever is yours shalt be yours

I am a fighter, a warrior; never a coward with traitorous thoughts

I live 'forever' and only die once  ~ between being born and dying, I wanna live my dreams and crystalize my goals

Breathe.. breathe, let go of stress! You deserved a good, free life, void of unwanted interference; a positive attitude wins all

There is no hardship in life; it's all about attitude. Get it right and get going; no one can stop a runaway train

Never gamble with outright risks - Starting from zero to zero is zero, but strive to win by at least ONE. It motivates

Beggars haven't much choices but, without life, you can't even be one. Live to fight another day

Attitude overcomes fear and paralysis & positive begets more positive responses

时也命也

Sometimes, I feel that I want to live another 50years but I reminded myself that quality beats quantity & I'm living it now. If HE calls me back now, I wouldn't be able to refuse but, perhaps, with a few brownie points collected over time, slight extension is still possible

Man proposes, GOD disposes & I am disposable

Live your best today, any day & every day

Suffer Not : You Are The Decider Of Your Life

 no pity; empathy maybe...

 
In the rat race, when you fall along/on the way, too bad

Nobody's gonna pity you and you can step aside, rest and return to the race or opt out

The dishing out of vouchers, rebates, discounts, offers of helps and assistance are 'cosmetic' assistance that do not cure the problems

Unemployment & underemployment of locals are painfully real and destroy the morale, self-esteem, integrity and 'the feeling of usefulness'

Glorifying the MBAs, tertiary-educated who 'choose' to drive Private#Hire#Drivers, deliveries and to do sundry & part time work is demeaning, at best! No pity for you who fall by the wayside 

Reality is always cruel but to be an unprioritized, second class citizens, who gave much to the Nation, including serving NS, is indeed a complete 'sold-out'; there again, sadly, "you asked for it". If nobody, or fewer, vote for Trump, he will not be the President

When things go wrong, don't start to blame the world except yourself

You, YOU, are the change agent

You cannot change the world without changing yourself ~ YOU are the catalyst 

Don't seek pity; fight the unfairness, challenge the bullies, unseat the Reps, overthrow the deadwood & freeloaders. From zero to zero, you loss nothing 光脚的不怕穿鞋的

When you ask or beg for help, you are at someone's else mercy & your well being is being questioned & ransomed

Fight to win & restore your direction and change your fate ~ be the author of your own life

The world loves a WINNER; losers bite the dusts

The wealthy will always say "be contented, count your blessings, be glad that you have what you have...!" Wisdom indeed; so they are 

Don't expect pity, empathy maybe 

It is unfortunate that in a rush to get/move ahead, selfishness and greed rule. The elites feel entitled. The middle class are squeezed and the others 'live with the crumbs'  

The earlier you accept that the world will never be equal, the happier you will be

Do everything within your means; without bondage, life and living is a breeze 

You are (can be) empowered to reroute your life if you try

By the way, Do your Best & Leave the Rest for GOD/He is always there to sort out

Life is never miserable if you recognize your limits

Go slow... slow down a little ~ we are all walking towards the end 

Between being born and returning (death), you can make your own choices & be the author of your life

 

 

 

Whatever Doesn't Matter, Doesn't Hurt

sidestep all interference ...

Willing buyer, willing seller is an ideal

Buying and selling is emotionally driven and so is boy/girl, friends & family relationship

The negative effects of shopping therapy is excessive buying, made worse by compulsiveness

If, and when, your wallet can afford it, nobody and nothing get hurt

Finding the right partners in business and life is nearly impossible except if one, or all, are accommodating ~ ideal partners look out for one another

Greed, selfishness, ego and lackadaisical attitude almost always undermine any relationship

How to overcome relationship issues? Avoid the toxic ones

In the beginning, everyone hunts alone

It is the expectation of a larger harvest that resources are pooled and specialization kicks in ~ the factory concept that more are produced and traded

But, every industry & every aspect of life needs a Leader, either solely or to lead the pack

There will always be differences when you work with people - Theory X & Theory Y; the freeloaders vs the initiators   

At extremes, Capitalism and Socialism are bad

At personal level, survival of the fittest warrants everyone to care and love oneself before extending your generosity to others & outsiders

We are taught to trust but many fell for scams and cheats because of trusts. Trust no one is a necessary survival kit

If you are not paid or rewarded materially or in kind for your efforts, don't do

Many are leeching on charity and charitable acts to enhance their own well being and wealth

Exploitation is the norm ~ politicians exploit the people's trusts, internet scams prey on human weaknesses and gullibility and weak people will almost always suffer exploitation

The world forward will be populated by the selfish, self-entitled, egoistic grandiose ~ those with grandiose narcissism; aggressive, dominant, and exaggerate their importance.

The best defense is NOT to give them any attention - ignore them completely 

Whatever you don't receive or allow indulgence doesn't matter and never hurts

This is life: 吃喝玩乐

吃 - eat to live, not live to eat

喝 - drinking, without excessiveness, is poetic relieve & enjoyment

玩 - it's not just about play but to create a balance between the physical and your mind

乐 - pleasure without excessive indulgences develop a healthy balance of mind and body

You  can do all the above by yourself, not necessarily with groups or others

Relieve yourself from bondage and nobody can enslave you

Are Your Friends A Wolf Or A Fox?

fight or flight is not my cup of tea...

I am not afraid to fight nor will I take flight at the drop at the of a needle

But, I only do 'no holds bar' fights ~ fight to win ~ attack is the best defense 

War is always cruel and blood flows mercilessly; friends or foes

Perpetrators and provocateurs must be destroyed & decimated

The lesser the expectation, the lower the disappointment

There is no need to scam to succeed but the slimy fiends will do everything to gain advantage and to floor the less suspicious and trusting ones

The world is spinning faster and the poor are getting poorer ~ The richest 1 percent grabbed nearly two-thirds of all new wealth worth $42 trillion created since 2020, almost twice as much money as the bottom 99 percent of the world’s population, reveals a new Oxfam report today (2023). During the past decade, the richest 1 percent had captured around half of all new wealth - Oxfam International

Is this not the reason why more resort to scams & schemes to outwit one another? Survival of the fittest is today's anomaly; dog eats dog is the in-thing and normalcy

Remember those who gave you a push when you were down and be grateful 饮水思源 - A drop of water is enough to save a dehydrated person 

The chinese character "One person" is 人 and 仁 ["benevolence"] is pronounced as "ren" too

Whatever everyone do, you must consider the impact on others 人与仁 [pictorially more than one persons] - no man is an island 

见微知著 You can stop things from escalating when you intervene early but if you allow it to manifest,  intervention may be too late and not able to ringfence the situation

A person with bad character can be easily tempted at your expense; you're his convenient sacrificial lamb

In this disruptive time, it helps to reserve some suspicions instead of pouring all out to help and trust

Trust no one until time proves otherwise

A Master once told me "you are a fighter and you fight well but you shouldn't waste your energy trusting everyone and henceforth needs to wrestle back in due course"

Let us start with a dream, a goal, an ideal 可遇不可求 & pursue earnestly, within our means

Alone, you cannot achieve all; 人与仁 you need others to achieve your ideal ~ the synergistic effect

君子不一定要除掉每一个小人 但必须懂得利用人才。 不用战胜 只要不输

When you tie a knot, untie it. Do not cut. It will never be the same again

Believe in yourself

The world is yours to gain and conquer

Seek the right direction

Some day soon, you will succeed

If/When you are too trusting, you could be the meal of the perpetrator and scammer

You can trust the wolf but never a fox; both look fairly alike but the scheming Fox will eat you alive whereas the Wolf is loyal

Be Yourself

life comes and goes while winning and losing are norms...

Life started nakedly and returns 'as it is', suitably clothes

You bring nothing here and you return empty handed

Economics is not an exact science and it's predictability is influenced by the X-factor; the changes in human behavior. Economics' Ceteris Paribus  - "with other conditions remaining the same; other things being equal"

Human is a migrative and mobile animal and the only constant is 'change'; henceforth economics is a social science

The earlier you accept change and inequality as norms, the happier your life will be

People talk and gossip and the toxic ones smear ~ remember; brick and stones break bones, not words. Ignore them and gives no attention 厚脸皮是最无敌

Sometimes, we over-provide, cares too much, try to be perfect and adamantly deliver our promises only to be 'milked and betrayed', then what? Regret? Fumed? NO, No... Let go your magnanimity and 'stupidity' and learn to be miserly on 'trying to be too good' to doing enough and being practical 

放下笨己 立地成精  难的糊涂

Do your best and leave the rest [to GOD]. If you did not do your best and fail, the problem is  "YOU"

Man cannot be consistently happy nor sad but if any preferred thoughts are ingrained knowingly, the etched mind follows 

Emotions have to be managed & there is a most appropriate time 待时而动 to response

无助感 Do not make too hefty demands on oneself & go with the flows; there is no perfection nor permanence

无力感 When you are, or get, defeated too often, you'd resigned to fate  心有意而力不足 Change your approaches and redirect your energy but still Go With The Flow

Come whatever may, remain resilient, positive, cool & calculated and awaits (your) opportunity

In life's journey, count your blessings

When you have not expectations, you will have lesser to nil disappointments

As you go along, be prepared to dump "parasites & pests" -types acquaintances

Stay healthy; HEALTH grease life's journey