What are you doing with your life?

Here’s a question that was posed to the Dalai Lama:




“What thing about humanity surprises you the most?”



His answer was as follows:



“Man”



Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money.

Then he sacrifices his money to recuperate his health!



And then he is so anxious about the future that he doesn’t enjoy the present,

And as a result he doesn’t live in the present or the future!



And he lives as if he’s never going to die, and then he dies having never really lived!

Thought for the day

As I face up to every day's schedule of balancing 3 companies, 3 kids and god knows what else might happen that day, it's a herculean effort just to stay on top of things.
Then I remember this quote from Freud:


One day in retrospect the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful.


Sigmund Freud

Quote for the Day

Seems there's a lot of hatred being spewed out there in the country.
Most important is to keep in mind this quote from Gandhi,

"First, they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you,

THEN YOU WIN!"

Have a good think about it

Think it over....




1. When the snake is alive, it eats ants.
When the snake is injured or dead, ants eat snake.


Time changes, therefore situations can turn upside down at any time.


Don't neglect anyone in your life............unless they neglect you in the first place.


2. Never make the same mistake twice.

There are so many new ones.

Try something a little different each day.

Hopefully, not all your endeavors turn out to be too many mistakes.

3. A good way to change someone's attitude is to change your own,
because,
the same sun that melts butter, also hardens clay!



4. Life is just like a sea, we are moving without an end.

Nothing stays with us.

What remains is just the memories of some people who touched us as waves.



5. Whenever you want to know how rich you are never count your currency.

Just try to Drop a Tear and count how many hands reach out to WIPE that--



Now THAT IS TRUE RICHNESS.



6. Heart said to the eyes, "See less, because you see and I suffer a lot."

Eyes replied, "Feel less because you feel and I cry a lot."



7. Never change your originality for the sake of others, because no one can play your role better than you.

So be yourself, because whatever you are,
 
YOU ARE THE BEST.

An open letter to all Malaysians: Enough of lies and promises

I am a tired Malaysian.
I'm tired of all the lies.
I am tired of being bombarded by messages meant to confuse, misguide and lead me where the government wants us to go.

Here's the truth.

No one party has all the answers.

Not Barisan Nasional,

not Pakatan Rakyat,

not MCLM, Third Force or whatever they choose to call themselves, or even barbers and taxi drivers.

You see us as cows and you the cow herders call us, not by name,

you definitely don't know our names.

But by demographics, group, age, economic status and worst of all, race.

You take aim at the vulnerable.

You tell the elderly that the other party will steal your security, but make them stand in

lines at the public hospitals.

The elderly cry "my pension" and you promise, "We'll fix it."

The only thing you need to fix are the broken promises you've all made before.

You create fear-filled television messages, with ominous looking images of angry people picked by you because they have no jobs, while you recite facts twisted to fit your view.

In truth they are snippets of reality, incomplete sound bites and images of your opponent looking their worst.

You wave flags and gather your family for a portrait, shake hands with our military,
nod your head in agreement with union leaders,
stand near an Orang Asli whose very livelihood is being plowed under by over-regulation and huge corporate control and we become numb to the relentless pounding of the distant drums of doom.

The past 30 years has been called the "dumbing down of Malaysia."

You talk about securing our borders and strengthening our defence with pointless purchases of war machines.

All of this while you fight on the floor of Parliament, in the halls of the state assemblies and the corrupt chambers of local government over nothing more than the betterment,
not of the people you serve,
but your party's agenda and control.

No one individual can solve all of Malaysia's problems.

Not the Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Not Anwar Ibrahim.

And not political celebrities or on air personalities.
We all must work together or together we continue failing as a nation.

Malaysia was established as "We the Rakyat."

That means that WE control this country.

That is, my friends, a huge responsibility.

It should not be taken lightly.

How do we do it?

By vote.

That vote is the most powerful weapon on earth and it is placed in the hands of every adult.

It can be used as a weapon to destroy or a tool to build up.

Don't vote against something, vote for what you know to be the truth.

Vote for someone who will SERVE YOU and your area, not someone who expects to be served.

I can see that there are still a few good Wakil Rakyat, even on both sides of the great divide.

The difference is, a vote is like using a Senapang Gajah to shoot at a small animal.

When you try to single out one thing you hit it all, taking down the good with the bad.

Before you vote, research, read, talk it over with friends, family, check the facts, recheck the facts and yes, pray.

We can still pray in Malaysia, whatever your religion is.

Voting demands participation.

Being a Malaysian is more than holding a blue IC as proof.

If you are above 21, register as a voter and find out about the candidates.

It is holding on when things get tough, holding out when others give in, and holding to this simple truth, that "All humans are created equal by God", even when some people claim their religion is better than others.

When you CROSS that box, you are declaring, "I've done my job. I've taken responsibility,

I've made an educated decision based on my own research,

I've voiced my opinion and I declare myself one of the proud members of "We the Rakyat of Malaysia".

Don't be led by the cow herders any more.

Vote smart for the good of all, not for the betterment of a few.

Happy New Year to all Malaysians, regardless of your background.

Parent vs child

I'm not so sure about elsewhere, but in Malaysia, I see increasing cases of parents treating their kids like demi-gods.
They grow up not knowing how to wash their own clothes, set the table for meals, do the dishes and most household chores, even simple ones like sweeping and mopping.
As my 2 boys are in their school-going years, it's time to educate them that life is more than just doing well in studies.
It's going to be how you are able to take care of yourself.
The next 2 poems are brilliant to illustrate this.
Have a good read.




From the son

My son came home from school one day,


With a smirk upon his face.


He decided he was smart enough,


To put me in my place.






'Guess what I learned in Civics Two,


that's taught by Mr. Mike?


It's all about the laws today,


The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'






It says I need not clean my room,


Don't have to cut my hair


No one can tell me what to think,


Or speak, or what to wear.






I have freedom from religion,


And regardless what you say,


I don't have to bow my head,


And I sure don't have to pray.






I can wear earrings if I want,


And pierce my tongue & nose.


I can read & watch just what I like,


Get tattoos from head to toe.






And if you ever spank me,


I'll charge you with a crime.


I'll back up all my charges,


With the marks on my behind.






Don't you ever touch me,


My body's only for my use,


Not for your hugs and kisses,


that's just more child abuse.






Don't preach about your morals,


Like your Mum did to you.


That's nothing more than mind control,


And it's illegal too!






Dad, I have these children's rights,


So you can't influence me,


Or I'll call Children's Services Division,


Better known As 'C.S.D.'









Dad's Reply and Thoughts


Of course my first instinct was


To toss him out the door.


But the chance to teach him a lesson


Made me think a little more.






I mulled it over carefully,


I couldn't let this go.


A smile crept upon my face,


he's messing with a pro.






Next day I took him shopping


At the local Reject Store..


I told him, 'Pick out all you want,


there's shirts & pants galore.






I've called and checked with C.S.D .


Who said they didn't care


If I bought you Fung Keong shoes


Instead of Nike Airs.






I've canceled that appointment


To take your driver's test.


The C.S..D. Is unconcerned


So I'll decide what's best.'






I said 'No time to stop and eat,


Or pick up stuff to munch.


And tomorrow you can start to learn


To make your own flaming lunch.






Just save the raging appetite,


And wait till dinner time..


We're having liver and onions,


A favorite dish of mine.'






He asked 'Can I please rent a movie,


To watch on my VCR?'


'Sorry, but I sold your TV,


For new tires on my car.


I also rented out your room,


You'll take the couch instead.


The C.S.D. Requires


Just a roof over your head.






Your clothing won't be trendy now,


I'll choose what we eat.


That allowance that you used to get,


Will buy me something neat.






I'm selling off your jet ski,


Dirt-bike & roller blades.


Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',


It's in effect today!






Hey hot shot, are you crying,


Why are you on your knees?


Are you asking God to help you out,


Instead of C.S.D..?'