如果我不下地狱，谁会呢... someone got to die, that others gonna live
In a nation as in a family, somebody has to carry the Cross
The good guy is more often the sacrificial lamb; the fall guy
The unfortunate thing is with the demise of the fall guy, the tyranny rise and prospers
How ironic? This world is ruled by the tyrannical and family are run by weaklings
The weaklings are a by-product of filial piety, compassion and tolerance
When bad things happen, when things turn for the worse, more often than not, a scapegoat is found
The world loves a winner while the cowards hide
Fake news and false intentions 甜蜜的谎言were fanned and received like gospel truths
There is no lack of fools & the world shall end with a foolish act
Not all wrongs can be rectified
A broken mirror, however mended, will leave behind scars
It will never be the same again
Olympic champion will always carry higher dues than an Paralympic champ
Reality is always cruel ...but
The winners and survivors are 'mind over body' convictions, not physical
Many say 'whenever & whatever you do for others, do not expect rewards'... alas
Why weren't there something that remind the recipients not to hurt the magnanimous? Don't know
Time and again the magnanimous and generous were bitten, some killed and sacrificed
Is this fair or is GOD too busy to ensure fairness and equity? No, the world will never be fair
Get a life; give and forget or fight to recover
I'd like to believe that Earth is filled with bad people & the good ones are recalled earlier
That's why many believe 'living is suffering' 生老病死
If living is suffering, then we must live well 潇洒的人生
Take whatever comes ...
I am a warrior & I fight to win ...though, at times, I'm weak
Rest if I must, but NEVER quit
Never, never allow anyone to talk you down
I may be hurt but I must never collapse
I must not allow any others to wrap me & send me through the abattoir and furnace
My return is a SURE thing; it's only when, not 'if'
The fight is not in the size of the dog
I will return soon... stronger, better and wiser
So long as I breath and until the last breathe, I am the Winner
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Monday, January 16, 2017
Retired, retiring, unemployed or underemployed
finding three square meals ...
Before, working was a profession and earnings was to pay bills, buy food & save some for rainy days
Jobs were fairly stable and promotion were a given for hard-driving staffs with initiatives
The bottom line was important and so were staffs morale, motivation and commitment
There was loyalty and bosses reciprocate with commendations and rewards
The older, more experienced staffs were valued for their contributions, independence & knowledge
Now, even the S&P 500 stocks are doing better; bottomline and performances have improved
So have rewards but, alas, the very top are top-slicing the fruits
Automation and AI were used to make life easier and faster; efficiency rules
Managers run the operation and top management plot strategic growth & expansion
There is 'Onesome' & Unity
Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard - General Colin Powell
Nowadays, values have changed
Commitment & loyalty by workers do not necessarily translate into 'care & share' by the top
The top are blinded by 'blind obedience' to the main decision maker
Technology, automation & AI determines the staffs relevance & usefulness
Cheap is the answer to every replacement
Jobs were easily lost to cheaper substitutes, especially migrant workers
Loyalty & skills-sets, while expected, are no warranty against termination & retrenchment
Retired, underemployed & unemployed are synonyms while retiring comes earlier
Laws were passed to protect some but discriminate against many
Many professions level down...
The world has 7 billion plus people
Jobs were made redundant by technology, AI and e-commerce
With globalisation, cheap migrant & displaced workers flood the market
Like swarms of locusts, they leave nothing to chance helped by the local government indifference
Trump promised to make America great again & Duterte is spreading the bread & butter
Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand ~ General Colin Powell
If the locals are not protected or their livelihoods not warrantied, what's the point of having a Government to lord over them? Pay to be punished must be the silliest request anyone can ask for
Generally, the mass population are commoners who live and let live
They are happy with their little warm enclaves, safe from the elements & a place called "home"
Power, fame and politics are far from their mind
They just wanted a fair share of the economic pie; enough to live happily
No revolution and disquiet can come out of a satisfied populace
If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking ~ General S Paton
- There goes collective thinking or Groupthink
Nobody owes anybody a living
The truth is if nobody bothers to stand up for their own rights and defend against suppression, how do you expect you fellowmen to 'take the bullet' for you? Beggars thy neighbor is a poison, not an antidote
If you want a better future, stand up, take a view and do not let others determine your Providence
When you do not, sooner rather than later, you will feel the taste of something you may not bargained for
Poor, down & ...out
Slavery is when you submits to your higher Lord
You have a choice
Before, working was a profession and earnings was to pay bills, buy food & save some for rainy days
Jobs were fairly stable and promotion were a given for hard-driving staffs with initiatives
The bottom line was important and so were staffs morale, motivation and commitment
There was loyalty and bosses reciprocate with commendations and rewards
The older, more experienced staffs were valued for their contributions, independence & knowledge
Now, even the S&P 500 stocks are doing better; bottomline and performances have improved
So have rewards but, alas, the very top are top-slicing the fruits
Automation and AI were used to make life easier and faster; efficiency rules
Managers run the operation and top management plot strategic growth & expansion
There is 'Onesome' & Unity
Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard - General Colin Powell
Nowadays, values have changed
Commitment & loyalty by workers do not necessarily translate into 'care & share' by the top
The top are blinded by 'blind obedience' to the main decision maker
Technology, automation & AI determines the staffs relevance & usefulness
Cheap is the answer to every replacement
Jobs were easily lost to cheaper substitutes, especially migrant workers
Loyalty & skills-sets, while expected, are no warranty against termination & retrenchment
Retired, underemployed & unemployed are synonyms while retiring comes earlier
Laws were passed to protect some but discriminate against many
Many professions level down...
The world has 7 billion plus people
Jobs were made redundant by technology, AI and e-commerce
With globalisation, cheap migrant & displaced workers flood the market
Like swarms of locusts, they leave nothing to chance helped by the local government indifference
Trump promised to make America great again & Duterte is spreading the bread & butter
Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand ~ General Colin Powell
If the locals are not protected or their livelihoods not warrantied, what's the point of having a Government to lord over them? Pay to be punished must be the silliest request anyone can ask for
Generally, the mass population are commoners who live and let live
They are happy with their little warm enclaves, safe from the elements & a place called "home"
Power, fame and politics are far from their mind
They just wanted a fair share of the economic pie; enough to live happily
No revolution and disquiet can come out of a satisfied populace
If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking ~ General S Paton
- There goes collective thinking or Groupthink
Nobody owes anybody a living
The truth is if nobody bothers to stand up for their own rights and defend against suppression, how do you expect you fellowmen to 'take the bullet' for you? Beggars thy neighbor is a poison, not an antidote
If you want a better future, stand up, take a view and do not let others determine your Providence
When you do not, sooner rather than later, you will feel the taste of something you may not bargained for
Poor, down & ...out
Slavery is when you submits to your higher Lord
You have a choice
Monday, January 2, 2017
2017 In The Little Island
what has change... if at all
The calendar has changed
The spouse, the targets and the job remains the same
The moon still come when the sun sets
I still have loads of bills to pay & responsibilities to shoulder
The incremental costs of living remain too
Alas, so what's new? The new year is new - 2017
Stockmarket ~
Expect stock markets to see a pull back in early February
Any selldown shall rebound and range-bound trades with an upside bias into end 2nd-Quarter
Enjoy a good 3rd-Quarter
Exit before the year 2017 is up and out
Everyone loves to make money but few will do their homework; trade at your own risks
A fool is born every minute
Economy & Economics ~
So long as there are further controls and tightening of our economy, life gonna be tough
It's gonna crashed if costs continue to rise, unemployment and underemployment will multiply
The highly paid Mandarins shall remain indifferent as they submit to dollar-sense
While the regional economies rebound & perform, we will be stuck in the rut
It takes a steel will to level down, close the Gini-coefficient and return monies to the mass
Talks are cheap
Revolution or Evolution ~
The Arab Spring was ignited by the slightest spark with: i)disgruntled youths ii)Unemployment iii)dictatorship iv)corruption v)social media vi)bungled state response & indifference
The 2011 Chinese pro-Democracy movement were weeded out before it could manifest as the Chinese then were not hungry nor horribly deprived unlike the Mid-East
Haha - do not expect revolution here; evolution, maybe
Some things may evolve and forceful change is least likely
The installation of preferred person to head National Institutions remain
The dollar-base loyalty and the extensive reach will ensure that any disquietness will be nipped in the bud
The amended Statutes allow forceful enforcement and little tolerance for non-compliance
The mass is at the mercy of the few
Nobody loves troubles and uncertainty
Nobody wants to swim in the wilderness without sight of the shores
But, the rich cannot live in the sea of poors
Change shall come; GOD willing
But, it's gonna be non-violent and fairly consensual
Be patient - have faith 还是有一个天
The world is my oyster
I shall remain sober to change whatever I can & flows with those that are beyond me
Time is my best friend
I am a mortal manifested & guided by Faiths
Tomorrow shall comes
The calendar has changed
The spouse, the targets and the job remains the same
The moon still come when the sun sets
I still have loads of bills to pay & responsibilities to shoulder
The incremental costs of living remain too
Alas, so what's new? The new year is new - 2017
Stockmarket ~
Expect stock markets to see a pull back in early February
Any selldown shall rebound and range-bound trades with an upside bias into end 2nd-Quarter
Enjoy a good 3rd-Quarter
Exit before the year 2017 is up and out
Everyone loves to make money but few will do their homework; trade at your own risks
A fool is born every minute
Economy & Economics ~
So long as there are further controls and tightening of our economy, life gonna be tough
It's gonna crashed if costs continue to rise, unemployment and underemployment will multiply
The highly paid Mandarins shall remain indifferent as they submit to dollar-sense
While the regional economies rebound & perform, we will be stuck in the rut
It takes a steel will to level down, close the Gini-coefficient and return monies to the mass
Talks are cheap
Revolution or Evolution ~
The Arab Spring was ignited by the slightest spark with: i)disgruntled youths ii)Unemployment iii)dictatorship iv)corruption v)social media vi)bungled state response & indifference
The 2011 Chinese pro-Democracy movement were weeded out before it could manifest as the Chinese then were not hungry nor horribly deprived unlike the Mid-East
Haha - do not expect revolution here; evolution, maybe
Some things may evolve and forceful change is least likely
The installation of preferred person to head National Institutions remain
The dollar-base loyalty and the extensive reach will ensure that any disquietness will be nipped in the bud
The amended Statutes allow forceful enforcement and little tolerance for non-compliance
The mass is at the mercy of the few
Nobody loves troubles and uncertainty
Nobody wants to swim in the wilderness without sight of the shores
But, the rich cannot live in the sea of poors
Change shall come; GOD willing
But, it's gonna be non-violent and fairly consensual
Be patient - have faith 还是有一个天
The world is my oyster
I shall remain sober to change whatever I can & flows with those that are beyond me
Time is my best friend
I am a mortal manifested & guided by Faiths
Tomorrow shall comes
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Positively Today
when there's nothing to say...
It's great to be a good listener; listening intensely & deeply is an art
Where you allow the person to pour out all that is in his mind ...like emptying a bucket of sludge
But, with an empty mind, the person must be prepared to change, refresh & adapt
A Zen Master once said "If you are like a completely filled cup, nothing can go in.." Ummm
Another said "Give me a baby and I can make him an angel or evil" ~ conditioning
Many can get pass stress with minimum impediments
But, one life lost is one too many
Can the monk, priest, pastor ~ the religious man ~ resist temptation? Sure, most can
Ice melts when heat is applied; water froze when temperature drops
Day turns into night as the moon draws the tide
Every drops fill the ocean ~ as flowers do bloom in the desert
The ecosystem is balanced
There is a solution to every problem
Fear not; somewhere, somehow, someday ...you will find your ideal
How does one work himself to a corner and feel trapped? Constant resistance drain one of energy
The best swimmer can't make it by swimming against the tide
It is easy to say 'Yes' or 'No' but it is never easy to 'do nothing'; remaining calm & unmoved is Zen
Long after everyone is gone, the last man left standing is the winner
The bullies, the dictator, the scums, the perpetrators fear most is 'the eerie silence of non-reaction'
Deng XP said "...remain cool, calm & keep low but be ready to pounce when opportunity presents"
Can you?
I always thought I can & I still think I CAN
Until I am being challenged with one leg over the cliff
The mind is a loose instruments filled with emotions ~ the fear to loss
The loss is not restricted to the self but a 'show hand' deal
There is nothing to loss if I am alone; being born & dying is not my choice
I am acutely aware of my temporary existence
No moment is lost ~ I live in the currency of time
Help others as you will help yourself
Make room for others and make their lives a little easier & yours will be too
Harmony can be harnessed through compassion & sharing
The good will triumph over evil in due course
Slow down, rest but don't quit if you are tire
Everyone will achieve his/her ideal and goal ~ soon
Have FAITH
Tomorrow is not promised but it shall come
What good does it make if tomorrow comes and you are gone? Live to see the next sunshine
Call, do not wait for others to call you ...
If you want anything really badly, you will just have to DO IT
Smile...Smiles
My heart lightens with every smile however bad the day is
I'd live long enough to have my last laughs
GOD willing I will find my goal
It's great to be a good listener; listening intensely & deeply is an art
Where you allow the person to pour out all that is in his mind ...like emptying a bucket of sludge
But, with an empty mind, the person must be prepared to change, refresh & adapt
A Zen Master once said "If you are like a completely filled cup, nothing can go in.." Ummm
Another said "Give me a baby and I can make him an angel or evil" ~ conditioning
Many can get pass stress with minimum impediments
But, one life lost is one too many
Can the monk, priest, pastor ~ the religious man ~ resist temptation? Sure, most can
Ice melts when heat is applied; water froze when temperature drops
Day turns into night as the moon draws the tide
Every drops fill the ocean ~ as flowers do bloom in the desert
The ecosystem is balanced
There is a solution to every problem
Fear not; somewhere, somehow, someday ...you will find your ideal
How does one work himself to a corner and feel trapped? Constant resistance drain one of energy
The best swimmer can't make it by swimming against the tide
It is easy to say 'Yes' or 'No' but it is never easy to 'do nothing'; remaining calm & unmoved is Zen
Long after everyone is gone, the last man left standing is the winner
The bullies, the dictator, the scums, the perpetrators fear most is 'the eerie silence of non-reaction'
Deng XP said "...remain cool, calm & keep low but be ready to pounce when opportunity presents"
Can you?
I always thought I can & I still think I CAN
Until I am being challenged with one leg over the cliff
The mind is a loose instruments filled with emotions ~ the fear to loss
The loss is not restricted to the self but a 'show hand' deal
There is nothing to loss if I am alone; being born & dying is not my choice
I am acutely aware of my temporary existence
No moment is lost ~ I live in the currency of time
Help others as you will help yourself
Make room for others and make their lives a little easier & yours will be too
Harmony can be harnessed through compassion & sharing
The good will triumph over evil in due course
Slow down, rest but don't quit if you are tire
Everyone will achieve his/her ideal and goal ~ soon
Have FAITH
Tomorrow is not promised but it shall come
What good does it make if tomorrow comes and you are gone? Live to see the next sunshine
Call, do not wait for others to call you ...
If you want anything really badly, you will just have to DO IT
Smile...Smiles
My heart lightens with every smile however bad the day is
I'd live long enough to have my last laughs
GOD willing I will find my goal
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Changing My Life & Turning My Fate
Everyone is born naked & returns empty
The glory, fame, money and power ceases when one dies
Only legend lives on & there a few and far in between
Fine lines separate a genius and a moron
Fools come in bagful while geniuses are a handful
The successful never need to brag while empty vessels make the most noises
The moment of truth is a litmus test for many
Fools bath in warmth & overstayed only to self- destruct
The fool & his money will soon part
The wise walk away to victory & safe abode
However, 真金不怕火 only the genuine lasts
Victory separates the boys from the man
We must stay long enough to enjoy the last laugh
Bricks & stones break bones, not words
Nobody dies from poverty or another's ostracism; be yourself
The spirited environment lifts everyone's Souls
There is no fear nor threat
Freedom & rights are the Rule of the Land where suspicions and betrayals are unheard of
The surroundings are cherry, charming & festive
No begging, no ostracism, no class-divide, no animosity...
It is Utopia on Earth
Forever & ever, it is Faiths & Beliefs that smooth routes are built
It a stairway to Heaven
Leave all your worries, grouses, disharmony & misfortunes in the old year ; leave them all behind
天时地利人和 - The new Year 2017 is your LUCKY start
Man - why doubt if you can fill your heart with glee & your journey with smiles & successes
Thursday, December 8, 2016
New
the newly mint may not be the best...
Every 'new' whatever starts with expectations, desires, hopes & promises
It all starts with "I Can & I Want..." but many loss their way & ideals as challenges surface
The magic of 'Beginnings'
Deeply committed, surely can, no problem... these are words, not actions
Everyone loves a winner; there is no room for failures
Speaking loudly are just empty cans; it's noise 虎头老鼠尾
Reality is cruel because it only reward the successes & successor
Winning & coming in second is hardly recognised nor acknowledged
Before you feel stressed out, the Human world is ruled by the 'Laws of the Jungle"
The Red Indians were marginalised, the Maoris were cannibalised, the weaker citizens were gassed
A small sunny island's citizens are 'diluted & sold-out' with more foreigners than citizens in numbers
Equality & fairness are empty words
New does not always mean better & so are empty promises and slogans
Brick & mortars build houses, not homes
If you con't take care of your own, who will? Opening your home to all others is a moron's wisdom
Buying support, like buying respect, never last - for soon everything is forgotten
Nobody is a born leader; most a made & someday ~ death the leveller triumphs
Be kind & good to your fellowmen for they supports your ideals & goals & seek a simple living
No wealthy man can live happily, safely & in harmony in a 'sea of poor'
One GrandMaster told me "when you help everyone or most, everyone will pray for your well-being, good health and prosperity. When you curse, dominate, usurp power & control, the same crowd will return you likewise"
Every day can be the beginning of a new life
We become what we think
You can immerse in misery, live in darkness & continue with self-imposed decay ~ & die some day
白活得
I'd rather swim the deepest ocean, climb the highest mountain & dive from stratosphere
A wholesome living indeed
Every day is NEW
Every NEW brings hope
Write your NEW resolutions ~ fulfilling is another chapter
Find NEW directions ~ getting lost is part of the game
And aboveall, stay young & NEW
Every 'new' whatever starts with expectations, desires, hopes & promises
It all starts with "I Can & I Want..." but many loss their way & ideals as challenges surface
The magic of 'Beginnings'
Deeply committed, surely can, no problem... these are words, not actions
Everyone loves a winner; there is no room for failures
Speaking loudly are just empty cans; it's noise 虎头老鼠尾
Reality is cruel because it only reward the successes & successor
Winning & coming in second is hardly recognised nor acknowledged
Before you feel stressed out, the Human world is ruled by the 'Laws of the Jungle"
The Red Indians were marginalised, the Maoris were cannibalised, the weaker citizens were gassed
A small sunny island's citizens are 'diluted & sold-out' with more foreigners than citizens in numbers
Equality & fairness are empty words
New does not always mean better & so are empty promises and slogans
Brick & mortars build houses, not homes
If you con't take care of your own, who will? Opening your home to all others is a moron's wisdom
Buying support, like buying respect, never last - for soon everything is forgotten
Nobody is a born leader; most a made & someday ~ death the leveller triumphs
Be kind & good to your fellowmen for they supports your ideals & goals & seek a simple living
No wealthy man can live happily, safely & in harmony in a 'sea of poor'
One GrandMaster told me "when you help everyone or most, everyone will pray for your well-being, good health and prosperity. When you curse, dominate, usurp power & control, the same crowd will return you likewise"
Every day can be the beginning of a new life
We become what we think
You can immerse in misery, live in darkness & continue with self-imposed decay ~ & die some day
白活得
I'd rather swim the deepest ocean, climb the highest mountain & dive from stratosphere
A wholesome living indeed
Every day is NEW
Every NEW brings hope
Write your NEW resolutions ~ fulfilling is another chapter
Find NEW directions ~ getting lost is part of the game
And aboveall, stay young & NEW
The Going Is Getting Tougher ...But
the onslaught of harsh wintry winds 寒冷的冬天...
Almost every December I have to moult & leave behind certain bondages
The illicit joy of care & comfort will have to end
Expect the unexpected
The price of enjoyment is doubly painful ~ when sweetness evaporates, bitterness bites
The harshness of reality cuts; alas...
Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard.
Do not let pain make you hate.
Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness
Beautiful statement warming a frozen hope
Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your Soul on fire
Be the energy you want to attract
Focus on the good
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destination
Be gentle with yourself
You're are doing your best you can
Just because my path is different doesn't mean I'm lost
Kind heart
Fierce mind
Brave spirit
Go easy on yourself
I have been harsh on myself as I know tempering a sword requires extreme heat
Heat it until it turns dark blue and then immediately remove it from the heat source.
Cool it either rapidly or slowly, whichever you prefer
However, if the blade warped during hardening, straighten it while it's hot from tempering
A good sword matches a great man 人在剑在 剑没人亡
Nothing can be achieved with a weak heart & a weaker mind
To be cruel is to be kind
After moulting, a new image is formed
A rejuvenated, remodelled & slick new 'me' manifest a brighter future
Daring & willing
You only live once; live well & live to the fullest
After December, a new year is born
After winter, Spring returns with a splash of colors
I shall lie low, hibernate & returns to splash the rainbow of opportunities
Nobody can take victory away from me
My partner is GOD & my power is Faith
Almost every December I have to moult & leave behind certain bondages
The illicit joy of care & comfort will have to end
Expect the unexpected
The price of enjoyment is doubly painful ~ when sweetness evaporates, bitterness bites
The harshness of reality cuts; alas...
Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard.
Do not let pain make you hate.
Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness
Beautiful statement warming a frozen hope
Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your Soul on fire
Be the energy you want to attract
Focus on the good
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destination
Be gentle with yourself
You're are doing your best you can
Just because my path is different doesn't mean I'm lost
Kind heart
Fierce mind
Brave spirit
Go easy on yourself
I have been harsh on myself as I know tempering a sword requires extreme heat
Heat it until it turns dark blue and then immediately remove it from the heat source.
Cool it either rapidly or slowly, whichever you prefer
However, if the blade warped during hardening, straighten it while it's hot from tempering
A good sword matches a great man 人在剑在 剑没人亡
Nothing can be achieved with a weak heart & a weaker mind
To be cruel is to be kind
After moulting, a new image is formed
A rejuvenated, remodelled & slick new 'me' manifest a brighter future
Daring & willing
You only live once; live well & live to the fullest
After December, a new year is born
After winter, Spring returns with a splash of colors
I shall lie low, hibernate & returns to splash the rainbow of opportunities
Nobody can take victory away from me
My partner is GOD & my power is Faith
Monday, December 5, 2016
December Is Not The End
...as the day draw to a close, the last page of the calendar drops
31,536,000 seconds is not too long ; 365 days to be exact
December is the closing month of the year and the preparation for everything new ... again
Those Resolutions at the beginning of the year is in need of dusting and review
Many are off targets and few are complete ~ repeating and renewing is a norm
This is the power of "HOPEs"
Nature send layers of cool, cold snow to envelop rough,dirty, unkempt surfaces
With the sunshine reflecting clean, white surfaces; alas! magically the pains and ugliness disappear
The cold winter 寒冷的冬天 forces everyone to slowdown
Seeking warm, galvanizing friendship, building togetherness, reflecting on the past over the fireplace
Suddenly ...the disappointment, the setbacks, the sorrows, the unachieved; all melt away
When streams froze, fish survive under warmer waters
Trees de-leaves and stand nakedly to retain water and warmth
Birds seek refuge & migrate miles away to protect their offspring and continuity
Animals dig in retreating into the wilderness
While Man harness & blends into the harsh demands of wintry winds
Since the dawn of Mankind, Man has adopt and adapt well into the environment
There is zero fear of/in climate change; it is indeed changing continuously
The advent of Mankind has manifested a speedier climate change; for the worse
Greed, selfishness and envy translate into indiscriminate pollution of the land,see and air
GOD has no reason to end the world but it happens, it will be man's own doing
I love December & all the more Winter
Like it or not, the old is departing and a 'layer of whitewash' cleans the tired feet,soles & Soul
You are forced by the cold to slowdown, take stock and reminisce
Recollections give many "...I should have..." which will never return
Time and tides wait for no Man
Everything changes
The new shall arrive; not necessarily better but surely newer
The lost shall be found; may not be the same but fundamentally unscarred
Day turns into night as the bad shall turn good & better
Luck returns
When Spring comes, all shall be bright, flowery & everything nice
Only those who pass on, tomorrow doesn't matters
This world is made for the living
From dust to dust ~ 生老病死
Everything replace, replenish, reform and reworks
Only the form may be different
With HOPEs & FAITH, we shall prosper
31,536,000 seconds is not too long ; 365 days to be exact
December is the closing month of the year and the preparation for everything new ... again
Those Resolutions at the beginning of the year is in need of dusting and review
Many are off targets and few are complete ~ repeating and renewing is a norm
This is the power of "HOPEs"
Nature send layers of cool, cold snow to envelop rough,dirty, unkempt surfaces
With the sunshine reflecting clean, white surfaces; alas! magically the pains and ugliness disappear
The cold winter 寒冷的冬天 forces everyone to slowdown
Seeking warm, galvanizing friendship, building togetherness, reflecting on the past over the fireplace
Suddenly ...the disappointment, the setbacks, the sorrows, the unachieved; all melt away
When streams froze, fish survive under warmer waters
Trees de-leaves and stand nakedly to retain water and warmth
Birds seek refuge & migrate miles away to protect their offspring and continuity
Animals dig in retreating into the wilderness
While Man harness & blends into the harsh demands of wintry winds
Since the dawn of Mankind, Man has adopt and adapt well into the environment
There is zero fear of/in climate change; it is indeed changing continuously
The advent of Mankind has manifested a speedier climate change; for the worse
Greed, selfishness and envy translate into indiscriminate pollution of the land,see and air
GOD has no reason to end the world but it happens, it will be man's own doing
I love December & all the more Winter
Like it or not, the old is departing and a 'layer of whitewash' cleans the tired feet,soles & Soul
You are forced by the cold to slowdown, take stock and reminisce
Recollections give many "...I should have..." which will never return
Time and tides wait for no Man
Everything changes
The new shall arrive; not necessarily better but surely newer
The lost shall be found; may not be the same but fundamentally unscarred
Day turns into night as the bad shall turn good & better
Luck returns
When Spring comes, all shall be bright, flowery & everything nice
Only those who pass on, tomorrow doesn't matters
This world is made for the living
From dust to dust ~ 生老病死
Everything replace, replenish, reform and reworks
Only the form may be different
With HOPEs & FAITH, we shall prosper
Thursday, December 1, 2016
When Dying Was Not A Choice
animals die in faraway places not to be seen ...
When animal dies, it either die alone & lonely or die with their flocks
Carps die after spawning, female praying mantis eats up their male during mating
Elderly eagles break their beaks to strengthen and maintain their sharpness as they aged
Lion rules the jungle but when aged, even the hyenas dominate and eat it as meal
Loneliness is the ultimate poverty - Pauline Philips
The hospice caters to the terminally ill who knew their time is limited and seek a painless delivery
Their pains, irritations & sufferings cannot be quantified nor easily relieved
Living may not be a choice but must be dignified
Their will to live is, more often than not, their Faiths in GOD
The rich but sickly has no use for money; you cannot pay someone to suffer your illness
The dead poor is not nearly dead but must struggle to find his next meal
The young trades his health for money while the elders use his wealth to 'buy' health
When sickness hit, dying is never a choice however terminal
Parents struggle to bring up kids and when kids are grown-ups, it's an empty-nest syndrome
In this moneyed world, without money, little to nothing can be done 有钱不是万能 但无钱万万不能
When you are old, immobile, sick and penniless and help is not available, dying is a choice not readily available
The need to survive is all the more demanding and trying
Are the old really insignificant and discardable? They are not digits in statistics
To the successful people who disowned and discard their parents, your Karma isn't far
Nobody wants to be sick and dependent 生老病死 ~ The Laws of Nature dictates
Spare a thought for the aged & unwell; dying is not a choice
When death comes a-calling, there must be dignity
No one should die unwanted, alone in the wild & with death as a choice
Euthanasia ~ should be available for those who suffers overwhelming pains and scourge
A dignified exit is what every man deserves without having to make a choice
If you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before and people continue to disappoint them - Jodi Picoult
When animal dies, it either die alone & lonely or die with their flocks
Carps die after spawning, female praying mantis eats up their male during mating
Elderly eagles break their beaks to strengthen and maintain their sharpness as they aged
Lion rules the jungle but when aged, even the hyenas dominate and eat it as meal
Loneliness is the ultimate poverty - Pauline Philips
The hospice caters to the terminally ill who knew their time is limited and seek a painless delivery
Their pains, irritations & sufferings cannot be quantified nor easily relieved
Living may not be a choice but must be dignified
Their will to live is, more often than not, their Faiths in GOD
The rich but sickly has no use for money; you cannot pay someone to suffer your illness
The dead poor is not nearly dead but must struggle to find his next meal
The young trades his health for money while the elders use his wealth to 'buy' health
When sickness hit, dying is never a choice however terminal
Parents struggle to bring up kids and when kids are grown-ups, it's an empty-nest syndrome
In this moneyed world, without money, little to nothing can be done 有钱不是万能 但无钱万万不能
When you are old, immobile, sick and penniless and help is not available, dying is a choice not readily available
The need to survive is all the more demanding and trying
Are the old really insignificant and discardable? They are not digits in statistics
To the successful people who disowned and discard their parents, your Karma isn't far
Nobody wants to be sick and dependent 生老病死 ~ The Laws of Nature dictates
Spare a thought for the aged & unwell; dying is not a choice
When death comes a-calling, there must be dignity
No one should die unwanted, alone in the wild & with death as a choice
Euthanasia ~ should be available for those who suffers overwhelming pains and scourge
A dignified exit is what every man deserves without having to make a choice
If you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before and people continue to disappoint them - Jodi Picoult
When Winter Comes
cool, cold, freezing ...
What have I done for the last 11 months that slipped away 'like a moments breathe'
The last breathe is always the final not unlike time
Time shall never return ~ time and tides wait for no man
Whatever hopes, fears & aspiration of yesterday remains ~ not fulfilled yet
As I look back I have gain little materially but experiences aplenty
I have had unending challenges and uninvited troubles
At times, the tides were overwhelming and chocking
Giving up was the best solution ....but
The smart stay on the wayside and let the backlash flows
Swimming against the tides is an impossible; Nature is ever overpowering
Get up and get going was not the choice; it's best to immerse & blend into the environment
Live to fight another day
When you were young, there were abundant energy but little experiences
When you are old, there is little latent energy but plentiful of experiences
But...if "it must go wrong, it will go wrong"; fighting Murphy is chasing our own shadow
If Fate is predetermined, then 'sit-by' & wait
Alas, I have wasted no effort but continued my moves forward
Where there's a breathe, I battled on
Not for fear of losing out but you really do not know if you are near success ~ nearly succeed is nil
Struggles are only possible if you are well and alive ~ keep going
If tomorrow comes
Winter is a time to relax, recharge, recuperate and relieve the pains
Many resolutions are 3/4 empty and many hopes are... just HOPEs
I had many misses; always hopeful & never felt hopeless
There is nothing that cannot be achieved 心有多大 舞台就多大
天时地利人和 ~ 天助我也
I never wait for the new calendar to arrive
Everyday is the best day
I fight to gain in every challenge ~ it's the fight in the dog, not the size
Am I scared & discouraged? Discourage, perhaps, but never scare
Rest if I must, but never quit
Tomorrow, I shall shine & rule
Today, the hurtful and tire Soul is under repairs & maintenance
With God's input & blessings ~ the latent me shall resurrect
WINNING IS EVERYTHING
What have I done for the last 11 months that slipped away 'like a moments breathe'
The last breathe is always the final not unlike time
Time shall never return ~ time and tides wait for no man
Whatever hopes, fears & aspiration of yesterday remains ~ not fulfilled yet
As I look back I have gain little materially but experiences aplenty
I have had unending challenges and uninvited troubles
At times, the tides were overwhelming and chocking
Giving up was the best solution ....but
The smart stay on the wayside and let the backlash flows
Swimming against the tides is an impossible; Nature is ever overpowering
Get up and get going was not the choice; it's best to immerse & blend into the environment
Live to fight another day
When you were young, there were abundant energy but little experiences
When you are old, there is little latent energy but plentiful of experiences
But...if "it must go wrong, it will go wrong"; fighting Murphy is chasing our own shadow
If Fate is predetermined, then 'sit-by' & wait
Alas, I have wasted no effort but continued my moves forward
Where there's a breathe, I battled on
Not for fear of losing out but you really do not know if you are near success ~ nearly succeed is nil
Struggles are only possible if you are well and alive ~ keep going
If tomorrow comes
Winter is a time to relax, recharge, recuperate and relieve the pains
Many resolutions are 3/4 empty and many hopes are... just HOPEs
I had many misses; always hopeful & never felt hopeless
There is nothing that cannot be achieved 心有多大 舞台就多大
天时地利人和 ~ 天助我也
I never wait for the new calendar to arrive
Everyday is the best day
I fight to gain in every challenge ~ it's the fight in the dog, not the size
Am I scared & discouraged? Discourage, perhaps, but never scare
Rest if I must, but never quit
Tomorrow, I shall shine & rule
Today, the hurtful and tire Soul is under repairs & maintenance
With God's input & blessings ~ the latent me shall resurrect
WINNING IS EVERYTHING
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Every Dog Has It's Day ~ yours soon
sick and tired of those vertebral-less people 没骨气
There are many who complain and, in the same breathe, say 'don't quote me ya!'
If you don't want to stand up and stand out for your rights, why should others shoulder your cause?
Beggar thy neighbours is not commendable nor noble
You either have a case or you fake it until you make it
What good can come out if everyone complains and no one make an/any effort to institute changes?
The world collapse because of blind loyalty and selfishness...
When the ship sinks, nobody is any smarter in a selfish and greedy environment
Your benefits and acquisition are as good as when there are peace, harmony, care & share
The rich cannot live in a sea of poor just as the wealthy cannot store all the treasures at home
The elite few must share the fruits with the working class & the peasants
Hoarding breeds contempt ; the hungry man is an angry man
The poor are not begging for handouts but for dignified living
The poor, less educated and working class must not emulate an attitude of indifference
"What doesn't concern me, is none of my problem" is correct until it hits you
Do you expect your village of compatriots to stand with you for your inertia? No! Do not even dream
Give a helping hand when you can
Stand up to the bully and be united in numbers; it's not the big dog but the bite in the dog that counts
There are plentiful of theories but few practitioners and adopters
Friends, lesser friends and acquaintances
In this dog eat dog society, made worse by discriminate distributions of economic rations, Man betrays readily
Man cheats to prosper & ethics and integrity has gone down the drain
The courier of bad news faces the guillotine
The smart and righteous die fighting while the cowards and cunning prosper
And Man shall self-destruct
Law of Comparative Advantage creates more out of efficient deployment of resources
Law of Competitive Advantage allows more out of higher productivity
From dusts to dust and Man comes naked and returns empty handed
The need to hoard, betray compatriots and be selfish is a Law of the Jungle
But, and, until Man repents and care & share the world is moving towards ...the end
As for those who let others suffer while they feast, their endings & death will be more dramatic
The next time before you betray someone or cunningly set entrapment, ask again 'will I do this to one of my own loved ones?' If YES, you deserve to succeed
Every dog has its day
Perhaps, yours will be ... soon
There are many who complain and, in the same breathe, say 'don't quote me ya!'
If you don't want to stand up and stand out for your rights, why should others shoulder your cause?
Beggar thy neighbours is not commendable nor noble
You either have a case or you fake it until you make it
What good can come out if everyone complains and no one make an/any effort to institute changes?
The world collapse because of blind loyalty and selfishness...
When the ship sinks, nobody is any smarter in a selfish and greedy environment
Your benefits and acquisition are as good as when there are peace, harmony, care & share
The rich cannot live in a sea of poor just as the wealthy cannot store all the treasures at home
The elite few must share the fruits with the working class & the peasants
Hoarding breeds contempt ; the hungry man is an angry man
The poor are not begging for handouts but for dignified living
The poor, less educated and working class must not emulate an attitude of indifference
"What doesn't concern me, is none of my problem" is correct until it hits you
Do you expect your village of compatriots to stand with you for your inertia? No! Do not even dream
Give a helping hand when you can
Stand up to the bully and be united in numbers; it's not the big dog but the bite in the dog that counts
There are plentiful of theories but few practitioners and adopters
Friends, lesser friends and acquaintances
In this dog eat dog society, made worse by discriminate distributions of economic rations, Man betrays readily
Man cheats to prosper & ethics and integrity has gone down the drain
The courier of bad news faces the guillotine
The smart and righteous die fighting while the cowards and cunning prosper
And Man shall self-destruct
Law of Comparative Advantage creates more out of efficient deployment of resources
Law of Competitive Advantage allows more out of higher productivity
From dusts to dust and Man comes naked and returns empty handed
The need to hoard, betray compatriots and be selfish is a Law of the Jungle
But, and, until Man repents and care & share the world is moving towards ...the end
As for those who let others suffer while they feast, their endings & death will be more dramatic
The next time before you betray someone or cunningly set entrapment, ask again 'will I do this to one of my own loved ones?' If YES, you deserve to succeed
Every dog has its day
Perhaps, yours will be ... soon
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