Life Is ... Yours To Lead

Is there life after work...

We work to live and not live to work

In early times, people hunt, fish and farm the land for food; there were enough to go around

As commune formed, exchange begun whereupon the excess food were swapped signalling the beginning of barter trade. Life was a breeze ~ eat, drink, procreate 

天地人 ~ Heaven, Land, Human

天 - Heaven observes and rules but never speak and acts as the equalizer

地 - Land (Earth) provides the abundance; farm it, mine it or simply live on it

人 - Man is given the freedom of choice

Earth provides for all, Man and others, to coexist and live harmoniously and in peace

With specialization and industrialization, overproduction and the unconsumed turned into waste

Raw materials were wasted and rubbish churned with excess food production wasted as those in need did not receive and many were left famished; the great imbalance begins

Industrial wastes contaminate the Land

The 'Thinking Man' becomes selfish, seek dominance and greed brewed, marking the beginning of self-destruction : Man against Man, neighbors against neighbors and family against family

Survival of the fittest shifted from animals to Man ~ whereas animals kill for food but Man kill for game and dominance

Fast forward today. AI and robotics are supposed to make Man's life easier and safer by taking over the more dangerous & hazardous works, the repetitive & mundane jobs so as to release Man to 'enjoy life' and harvest & enjoy the abundance of Nature

Not the reality though ... will leave this to another time

Everyone is running towards the end [of life] although nobody knows when his is due

Yet, many are running around like headless chickens, chasing their egoistic goals against chasing an achievable dream

Dream big is a motivation but you've to get up to work on your dream and do it within your capability and control - management 101

Above all, everyone must be healthy; no amount of money can buy health

Without health, nothing can be achieved; [quote - Steve Jobs - February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011 -  died as a billionaire, with a capital of 7 billion dollars, at the age of 56 from pancreatic cancer, and here are some of his last words... "At this moment, lying in bed, ill and remembering my whole life, I realize that all the recognition and wealth I have are insignificant in the presence of imminent ... money - but you can't hire someone to carry the disease for you]

We eat to live and not live to eat. Let us do the necessary and live life to the fullest

You are as good as your final breathe

Find something to fill the spare time, be it hobby, friends or simply, meditation

Alone is not loneliness and empty is not void

The Supreme, the top person, the absolute leader and the many successful persons are almost always alone ... alone at the top

 

 

Change Or Not Is Not A Choice

change takes time; not changing takes forever...

When you seek heedlessly, the chances of failures increased as potential risks lurking around are not notice

When the day is 'washed out', the phone doesn't ring, nothing seems right, leave everything aside and take a break ... a long walk helps change the eco imbalance

When you return refreshed, Qi flows easier, the heart is lighter and the Mind is clearer

Keep a balance of  your Mind and Body

If you are charging like a headless chicken, only self inflict destruction awaits

You can't achieve anything without an end goal ~ & the direction is more important than the goal

Start with the right direction & half the battle is won

The Concept of Wait 等

姜太公 ~ catches those who are willing

守株待兔 ~ wait vainly [one swallow doesn't make a summer]

We can not wait blindly, without plan & purpose and expect windfalls

Luck is where preparation meets opportunity

Where land meets shore, new opportunities arise; no where will the sky meets land nor sea

The wealthy, the powerful and the influential fight to dominate the world but they cannot live in a sea of poor

Without the farmers and the peasants workers, where do they find food and supplies? Surely, they don't want to roll up their sleeves to farm the land and soak in the sun  

Opportunities go to those who are willing to 'sweat' for a few cent more

Nonetheless, Do Not overstretch your limited capabilities ~ do everything within your ability

The peace of mind & good health are blessings that no money can buy

When the world changes, we need to try to fit in but there is no need to search for a crack in the puzzle just to fit in ... do whatever fits & survive to tell the story another day

Dead man tells no tales

Youthfulness is a capital whereas mid-life is influenced by experiences. As you ride into your 60yo, you have a choice to stay out or continue treading the old life paths but void of taking unwarranted risks

To be indifferent means that you have no emotion, no life, no love, no interest in something which another may base their life on by 'loving' it. No expectation, no sufferance

Going with the flow minimize to zerorise resistance.  The resistance to the unpleasant situation is the root of suffering - Ram Dass

When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you - Lao Tzu

 Accept the inevitable and welcome the changes; it can only get better

Never give anyone the advice to buy or sell shares, because the most benevolent price of advice can turn out badly. Share this Quote Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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Never give anyone the advice to buy or sell shares, because the most benevolent price of advice can turn out badly. Share this Quote Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/benevolent-quotes

Never give anyone the advice to buy or sell shares, because the most benevolent price of advice can turn out badly. Share this Quote Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/benevolent-quotes

Inner Peace

suppressing emotions is the surest stress accumulator...

Relax, relax ... is the easiest word that can relieve the mind and body

But, few can achieve the indepth Zen feel

I want to walk away from the hustle & bustle of life, the 'intense disruptions' and retreat into my little corner to hibernate, recharge & be reformed

I don't live in fear and I always want to be prepared, for the better or worse ~ holding the bull by the horns is the best approach

Fight or flight; the truth is "if you don't fight, there is no chance of flight". Winner gets to write the rules

When your chips are low, lie low. Spend within your means and cut your cloth according to your size.

Don't give too much thoughts to "life is short", "negative gossips about you and your capabilities", "you should do this, do that, blah, blah..." These are all hollow, non-beneficial ideas

Man are creature of habits and any change inevitably involve lots & lots of efforts and 'shedding of the skin'  

However, most will only change if forced upon by circumstances

Change takes time and effort. Anyone who have changed forced upon thyself seldom return to the old self; it's either he flourished or is decimated 

Be prepared, be ready ...read widely, learn new skills that are closest to your heart and someday, it will come in handy and help you change your life and fortune 小船怕风浪 大船转弯难

In this turbulent times, stay calm and calculated, be prepared, let the ill-winds blow pass and only pounced when the situation is clear(er) 

There is no Hero; all Heroes are dead and read in classics ~ live to fight another day

To most, we do not know what tomorrow brings but being prepared and adequately equipped, achieving success is a tad easier

It is always more difficult to change, especially jumping into the obliquely unknown; eg from being an elite commando to a monk, from being a Prince to achieving buddhahood 

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think - Christopher Robin

I am as mortal as the next person and I can accept that the world will never be equal nor fair 

In this journey to side track the ever changing world, I seek to opt out to watch and let the ill-winds pass, to let the situation settles, but if still unsettled, at least, to get used to the new normal

We need not fight every battles but must fight to win a war; the war from within ~ the inner peace

When the Soul is tired, seek refuge

All shalt be well

Be Calm @Interlude

being too aware of yourself may not be good...

As I consciously ward off negative energy and ringfence myself against external, unpleasant forces, I find that I need the Power of AlMighty and his protective shield to lighten the impactful ill-winds

It is a conscious effort to ignore and stay indifferent 静心

The peace achieved is overwhelming - an aura glows and envelops the physique   

Being indifference to your environment shield you from unwanted disruptions and distractions

Gossips, fork-tongued misinformation, bad reviews and opinions, if allowed to manifest and influence your thoughts and actions, will destroy your judgements

The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters - Steve Jobs

Never allow the ill-winds to sway your moods

There will always be someone who wants to see you fall; envy is the worst enemy

Always go with your passions. Never ask yourself if it’s realistic or not - Deepak Chopra 

Dare to dream opens your options and choices but 'do wake up to work on your dreams 

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams - Eleanor Roosevelt 

Changes in a turbulent 2025 will surface fast and furious and most events are least expected or totally unexpected

A calm, level minded person will be able to avoid the full impact of the turbulence and changes, with minimal to nil effect  

This apply to financial gyrations and aberrations too

Be cool, calm and calculated ~ the future is awaiting your harvest

 

Brave The Changes

attitude is definitive...

Epic signs of negative responses surface during lunar eclipses ... 14th March is the Total Lunar Eclipse

Generally, the financial markets suffer the brunt of reactions and disruptions; not necessarily on the exact date, 14th March. At times, the fateful events take place plus/minus two weeks

Need not be alarmed; what's bad for one could be good for others 危机

Change, if organized, is less disruptive. Unexpected events are disruptive and a catalyst for major changes and rethinking 

Oil crisis [in the 70s], Black Monday [late 80s], Asia financial crisis [97/98], 9/11 [2001], world/US financial crisis [2008], Covid [2020s] ... just to name a few & all drastically changed the world, going forward

2025 is no exception; P. Trump is certainly a standalone catalyst

Europe will see substantial changes if it wants to decouple with USA. 'It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.' - Henry Kissinger

Europe/EU can not afford to support nor defend Ukraine unilaterally & it's no wiser to let Ukraine joins NATO   

P Trump is wooing Russia to pressure EU, in particular Ukraine, to pay and pay more for the security umbrella yet 'stealing a balance' with China

The game played among USA, Russia and China will determine how the world evolve while G7 & BRICS will challenge each other for economic influence and superiority 

Expect speedy changes as information and misinformation and deepfakes rule

We can not control nor dictate changes but our steadfast positive attitude will overcome many a challenge

Night breaks into day as day will slide into darkness; hold every thing constant, retreat alittle, watch the changes pass ~ no hurts will last

Human cannot challenge Nature and the wrath of Nature are unstoppable ; step aside and watch it pass

In  GOD we trust and HE will stand by you

Positive attitude will save many a drowning person

The stock markets are not meant for the weak and those in a hurry

Keep enough cash to ride through the untimely challenges