The Wise One

I was reading the Fifth Harry Potter, AGAIN (never bored)... And I always admire the character of the headmaster, Professor Albus Dumbledore.

He is a wise old man that may be very difficult to be found in this real life. He speaks, shows up, acts ONLY when it is needed.

In one of the chapter, when the new term starts, he supposed to give a speech, welcoming the newbees and the old hands, as always before the dinner started. However, a simple realization that his students is hungry, and he only said "... now tuck in," is a gesture that much appreciated by all. This what made him Loved!

He is wise enough to see the good in people, appreciates those who might not have the brightest brain, but the good soul they have always had, e.g. Sybill Trelawney (Prof of Divinitation) and Neville Longbottom. He knows who have always stood by his side and fought for the same goals all along and show his appreciation to them (most of the time by believing in them and lead them to the right way, when they are lost.)

I, myself believe that we all might make a 'good' life with good brain, but it will never guarantee the quality of your life, won't it? Especially if you are acting like a proud a**hole with that brain of yours. Yeah, straight down to hell. Excuse me (ehmm ehmm)...

What's the point of this post? Nothing! I just want to jot this down, so that one day, I can come back here and being reminded how I hate those people who are the exact opposite of Prof Dumbledore, and I shouldn't be one! *Fingercrossed

Serving People

Do you ever read or listen the story below?

Two of God' closest disciples were sisters named Martha and Mary. On one occasion, when God came to visit their household, the two sisters responded in very different ways. Martha, who was hard-working and conscientious, went to a lot of trouble and effort to make sure the house was in order. Meanwhile, Mary did nothing but sit at God's feet and listen as he spoke. When Martha complained about her sisters laziness, she was surprised to hear God defend Marys wise decision. Mary had chosen to focus on what was necessary her relationship with God, through God rather than what was merely useful.

You know what I am not in favor for this.

I hate when people say "I put God first than anything" - no matter who your God is.

Do we realize how many people are hurt and souls taken because people put their God first than their fellow human? How Al-Qaeda fight to change people to believe in Muslim, his God. How different races in Indonesia fight against each other, because 'your God and my God is different'? - so the God of the winning side rules! Bullshit!

Do you know there are great people in this world, who have extreme faith in God and still doing the right thing, with the believe serving people you love, people around you, people in need, and and that's how they serve their God.

Have you ever thought how mother Theresa serves his God? She served people who are in need. How about Mahatma Gandhi? Same, he served his people. How people who fight for the independence of his country are called Heroes? Because they are seving their nations, their people.

It was too egoist to sit in God's house and listening to sermons, thinking that you are doing something right. Just like the stories above, by arranging the house to be in order, Martha might have done his God a great favor. There might be more people will come in to the house (or God House), and His words will be heard by many more than only the two sisters.

My point is don't be too fanatic in whatever you are believe in. Too much is not always good!

The Past 6 Months...

Yeah... It's July! Half of the year has passed, the question is "What have I achieved?"

I am currently reading a book from Ajahn Brahm, "Opening the door of your heart". I like the short stories inside. It's not because I am a religious person, but the stories are so close to our life. I believe in Buddhism, because the teaching is so logical. To paraphrase it "What goes around comes around". Yeah! You may not believe in how Karma works, but I believe you do not have to a Buddhist to believe in the phrase.

Back to the topic, one of the phrases I love is "What's done is finished." Yeah... We will never finish our work, but what's done is finished.

I remember one of my lecturers said that I have the rest of my life working, so do not be too desperate to get a job (that time I was a few months to the end of my college years, and I was busy planning to get a job). I admit it... I am now longing for a break all the time!

Anyway, when I was grieving, my life did not stop, I still need to go on, with tears, with dissapointment, and helplessness. Finally, all passed! Now continuing living this life... Let see what I have been doing for the past 6 months.

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Mmmmm... Apparently, not that many:

1. Mission to be healthy? Not so healthy after all. But the last 2 weeks, I survived with a few days off the drugs (... my gastric and headache pills)

2. Toastmaster? Aha... This one is fun! I enjoy attending the meeting. The atmosphere is just positive. Although, sometimes I get nervous when it's my turn to speak ;( Anyway, practice makes perfect!

3. Reading? Been off for quite sometimes. The only reasons... too busy... too tired... But am back to reading now. Warming up and once the 'engine' is hot, then hope that I am not straining my eyes. Just like how difficult to start something, it's also difficult to stop.

Yeah... Boringgggg~ I am waiting for end of the year.... Going to spend more time with family :) I have another half of the year to make up for everything I have lost during the past six months.

I wanna 'restart' this year fresh~

Run for Dad

This morning, I just finished my second 5km run. Frankly speaking, I was nervous about the run. I had not been practising as I was supposed to. Anyway, I still went for it, with light head (not enough sleep) and unprepared physic. The only thing I know, I should finish the run no matter what. Today is dad's birthday, so I am going to do it for him. :)

Anyway, nothing's fantastic. I finished it in an hour =( can be better? Of course, first if I trained myself and second if the route is better (this morning, it was so jammed that we practically need to stop and 'queue' to pass the small passage)

It was tiring, and I am still tired now, but it was good!

Next run on July 24, I must do better! Most importantly, I should be more prepared for it!

P.S. Happy Birthday Dad! I talked to him over the phone. Can tell that he is happy, especially when he told me that my niece sang for him happy birthday song and say "我喜欢公公". =D We all love you, Dad =)