the mother came crying...
cos the child had strayed...
one set of conditions brings about one set of consequences
the mother who is too kind fails to see the cruelty in her love...
the child who is too spoilt fails to see the goodness that remains...
the bystanders can only comment and lament
may the mother finds the patience, the strength and the wisdom to guide the child back...
may the child realise the shame, the pain and the follies to want to go back...
ever grinding...the metal pole will becomes a needle one day
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
The Neverending Race
at the very beginning...we race to be the first to reach the egg...
subsequently we race with other kids for The Toy...
in the mean time...we also race with our siblings for attention...
during sports day...we race to be the first to cross the finishing line...or at least to not be the last...
in the exam hall...we race to get the limited marks available from the graders...
in our leisure time...we race in racing games...we also watch people race on TV because we cant afford to watch it LIVE...
stepping into society...we race to accumulate enough so that we can be the first to retire...
sometimes...we get so engrossed in racing that we forgot to stop once in a while and enjoy the scenery...many things will pass us by...before we know it...we are not able to stop racing anymore...
subsequently we race with other kids for The Toy...
in the mean time...we also race with our siblings for attention...
during sports day...we race to be the first to cross the finishing line...or at least to not be the last...
in the exam hall...we race to get the limited marks available from the graders...
in our leisure time...we race in racing games...we also watch people race on TV because we cant afford to watch it LIVE...
stepping into society...we race to accumulate enough so that we can be the first to retire...
sometimes...we get so engrossed in racing that we forgot to stop once in a while and enjoy the scenery...many things will pass us by...before we know it...we are not able to stop racing anymore...
Friday, September 26, 2008
One Thought
成也One Thought , 败也One Thought
A gambler, because of his greed to win more in a shorter time, will take big risks......and thus becomes a millionaire
The same gambler, because of his greed to win more in a shorter time, will take big risks......and thus becomes a bankrupt
The loving parents, because of their love for the child, will give whatever the child ask for......and thus the child becomes a happy child
The same loving parents, because of their love for the child, will give whatever the child ask for......and thus the child becomes a spoilt child
The businessman, because of his drive to succeed, will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals......thus earning the repuatation of being efficient and effective
The same businessman, because of his drive to succeed, will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals......thus earning the reputation of being unscrupluous and mean
Hence, the same thing that makes a person can also breaks the person...
A gambler, because of his greed to win more in a shorter time, will take big risks......and thus becomes a millionaire
The same gambler, because of his greed to win more in a shorter time, will take big risks......and thus becomes a bankrupt
The loving parents, because of their love for the child, will give whatever the child ask for......and thus the child becomes a happy child
The same loving parents, because of their love for the child, will give whatever the child ask for......and thus the child becomes a spoilt child
The businessman, because of his drive to succeed, will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals......thus earning the repuatation of being efficient and effective
The same businessman, because of his drive to succeed, will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals......thus earning the reputation of being unscrupluous and mean
Hence, the same thing that makes a person can also breaks the person...
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Equation for Life
Assets = Liabilities + Equities
Everyone is born with an asset and a liability
asset: TIME
liability: BODY
The asset will be gradually depreciated as it is used to exchange for other assets and also to discharge the liability
other assets: MONEY, PROPERTIES, FAME, POWER, etc...
Liability will be slowly discharged...the process is often hastened or slowed down depending on the actions taken...
2 forms of actions taken: PRESERVATION, DESTRUCTION
There are also some who will invest assets into equities.
equities: RELATIONSHIPS, GOODWILL, CHARITIES, KNOWLEDGE, etc...
Hence, what we want to do with our limited assets depends solely on ourselves...
For some, when their assets are almost used up... they will look back and realise that they didnt really make good use of the assets
For some, when their assets are almost used up... they will look back and realise that they have accumulated much equities and the assets have been well used
Everyone is born with an asset and a liability
asset: TIME
liability: BODY
The asset will be gradually depreciated as it is used to exchange for other assets and also to discharge the liability
other assets: MONEY, PROPERTIES, FAME, POWER, etc...
Liability will be slowly discharged...the process is often hastened or slowed down depending on the actions taken...
2 forms of actions taken: PRESERVATION, DESTRUCTION
There are also some who will invest assets into equities.
equities: RELATIONSHIPS, GOODWILL, CHARITIES, KNOWLEDGE, etc...
Hence, what we want to do with our limited assets depends solely on ourselves...
For some, when their assets are almost used up... they will look back and realise that they didnt really make good use of the assets
For some, when their assets are almost used up... they will look back and realise that they have accumulated much equities and the assets have been well used
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Deliberate Practice
A practice that is not inherently enjoyable and does not involve mere repetition.
It involves intense concentration and considerable effort with a view toward improving one's performance.
- adapted from a textbook
It involves intense concentration and considerable effort with a view toward improving one's performance.
- adapted from a textbook
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
angry lady
*a lady went to see a zen master for help regarding her chronic anger...
lady: i need help...i cant control my anger...
zen master: come with me...
*brings the lady to an empty room....shoved her in and locked the room
lady: hey! let me out! you stupid old man!
*zen master just smile and walk away
*1 hour later...
zen master: are you still angry?
lady: i am angry with myself for landing in this circumstance...
*zen master just smile and walk away
*2 hours later...
zen master: are you still angry?
lady: i should not be angry...its such a waste of time and energy...
zen master: not bad...but there is still the concept of anger in your heart
*6 hours later
zen master: are you still angry?
lady: whats that?
zen master: so at last...you are cured!
lady: i need help...i cant control my anger...
zen master: come with me...
*brings the lady to an empty room....shoved her in and locked the room
lady: hey! let me out! you stupid old man!
*zen master just smile and walk away
*1 hour later...
zen master: are you still angry?
lady: i am angry with myself for landing in this circumstance...
*zen master just smile and walk away
*2 hours later...
zen master: are you still angry?
lady: i should not be angry...its such a waste of time and energy...
zen master: not bad...but there is still the concept of anger in your heart
*6 hours later
zen master: are you still angry?
lady: whats that?
zen master: so at last...you are cured!
Monday, September 22, 2008
棋道
the 4 levels of accomplishment
<术> mastery of the rules, terms, etiquette
<略> understanding the different strategies, tactics and their applications
<定> maintaining of focus regardless of circumstances
<空> going beyond winning and losing
<术> mastery of the rules, terms, etiquette
<略> understanding the different strategies, tactics and their applications
<定> maintaining of focus regardless of circumstances
<空> going beyond winning and losing
Friday, September 19, 2008
First Principle
what will you teach someone such that he or she can rely on just that to navigate through any circumstances in life?
Get Well Soon!
the whole world has fallen sick...but do not despair...for one does not know what lies ahead tomorrow...furthermore....one should not forget the "good stuff" in the world....
Cherry Blossoms In Japan
Desert Beauty
Lavender Farm
Edge of Glaciers
Tundra
To all who have fallen ill...May you all get well soon!
Cherry Blossoms In Japan
Desert Beauty
Lavender Farm
Edge of Glaciers
Tundra
To all who have fallen ill...May you all get well soon!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
How do you feel?
*a patient walks into a clinic to consult a doctor...
doctor: tell me...how do you feel?
patient: erm.......with my hands?
doctor: ................................
doctor: tell me...how do you feel?
patient: erm.......with my hands?
doctor: ................................
Monday, September 15, 2008
The Muskogee Lesson
*A took B to a pond and told B to look into it...
A: "What do you see?"
B: "I see my reflection."
A: "Put this stick in the water and stir up your reflection."
*After B stirred it up
A: " Now what do you see?"
B: "My face is all distorted."
A: "Do you like what you see?"
B: "I know that it's not supposed to look that way."
A: "When you meet someone and you immediately dislike them, always remember you are seeing a reflection of yourself. There is something you don't like about yourself that you're not owning up to. Thus when you see it in someone else, you tend to dislike that person, but in reality you are being displeased with yourself.
Always remember that."
- adapted from the autobiography The Wind Is My Mother
A: "What do you see?"
B: "I see my reflection."
A: "Put this stick in the water and stir up your reflection."
*After B stirred it up
A: " Now what do you see?"
B: "My face is all distorted."
A: "Do you like what you see?"
B: "I know that it's not supposed to look that way."
A: "When you meet someone and you immediately dislike them, always remember you are seeing a reflection of yourself. There is something you don't like about yourself that you're not owning up to. Thus when you see it in someone else, you tend to dislike that person, but in reality you are being displeased with yourself.
Always remember that."
- adapted from the autobiography The Wind Is My Mother
Dream Interpretation
Wife: last night I had a dream...
Husband: So what did you dream about?
Wife: I dreamt that you gave me a diamond ring.......any idea what does that means?
Husband: hmmm...you will understand tonight....I promise...
At night when the husband came home from work...he gave a small package to his wife...
Delighted...the wife opened the package immediately...
"The Meaning of Dreams"
Husband: So what did you dream about?
Wife: I dreamt that you gave me a diamond ring.......any idea what does that means?
Husband: hmmm...you will understand tonight....I promise...
At night when the husband came home from work...he gave a small package to his wife...
Delighted...the wife opened the package immediately...
"The Meaning of Dreams"
sunglasses oN!
"...I am told that you can always tell whether a speaker is lying by looking at his eyes..."
*puts on a pair of sunglasses
"...and so I will begin today's topic..."
*puts on a pair of sunglasses
"...and so I will begin today's topic..."
Sunday, September 14, 2008
which tooth?
A and B walks into the dental clinic one day...
A faces the dentist boldly and said...
A: doctor...I want a tooth pulled...no need for anaethesia 'cause I am in a hurry
Dentist: you are a brave lad...tell me....which tooth is it that needs to be pulled?
A turns to B and said...
A: hey...show him your tooth
A faces the dentist boldly and said...
A: doctor...I want a tooth pulled...no need for anaethesia 'cause I am in a hurry
Dentist: you are a brave lad...tell me....which tooth is it that needs to be pulled?
A turns to B and said...
A: hey...show him your tooth
moon sinking?
jade rabbit: chang er...you had better stop eating so much mooncakes
chang er: why? thats my only activity here...
wu gang: you can come and watch me chop trees!!!
jade rabbit: you have to stop eating...you are getting heavy......if this goes on...we will sink into the sea...
chang er: ....
dont sweat the small stuff and dont ever give up
其实
人生说长不长说短不短
何必为了一些小亊而烦
凡事尽力然后顺其自然
该爱就爱该放就放
千万不要太勉强
人生道路漫长偶尓崎岖不堪
一步一个脚印把路走完
千万不要半途离场
造成无尽的悲伤
人生说长不长说短不短
何必为了一些小亊而烦
凡事尽力然后顺其自然
该爱就爱该放就放
千万不要太勉强
人生道路漫长偶尓崎岖不堪
一步一个脚印把路走完
千万不要半途离场
造成无尽的悲伤
Saturday, September 13, 2008
0 - 100
人生ar...
0 岁出场
10 岁快乐成长
20 为情彷惶
30 基本定向
40 拼命打闯
50 回头望望
60 告老还乡
70 搓搓麻将
80 晒晒太阳
90 躺在床上
100 挂在墙上
- adapted from a text message
0 岁出场
10 岁快乐成长
20 为情彷惶
30 基本定向
40 拼命打闯
50 回头望望
60 告老还乡
70 搓搓麻将
80 晒晒太阳
90 躺在床上
100 挂在墙上
- adapted from a text message
Thursday, September 11, 2008
nothing in the first place
A: argh!!!...theres a snake in the room!!!
*B comes into the room and switch on the light
A: oh...what a relief...its just a rope...
B: your fear is not cause by a snake....neither can I say that your relief is due to the dissapearance of the snake...because there is no snake in the first place...
- adapted from TDE
*B comes into the room and switch on the light
A: oh...what a relief...its just a rope...
B: your fear is not cause by a snake....neither can I say that your relief is due to the dissapearance of the snake...because there is no snake in the first place...
- adapted from TDE
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
lost track of time!
dyw: hows the war preparation going? ready to avenge your fallen troops?
lyk: we didnt fall....we only lost track of time!
common sense
A: how many legs does a cow has if you count the tail as a leg?
B: hmm....5 legs!
A: WRONG!...a cow only has 4 legs...saying a tail is a leg doesnt make it a leg
B: ......
B: hmm....5 legs!
A: WRONG!...a cow only has 4 legs...saying a tail is a leg doesnt make it a leg
B: ......
Friday, September 5, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
there will be fish!
"...when the river flows down from the mountain and turns into a pond, there will be fish..."
- quote from the army daze
http://www.crunchyroll.com/media-441192/Army-Daze-Movie-Part-1.html (part 1)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/media-441144/Army-Daze-Movie-Part-2-Final.html (part 2)
<-- brings back fond memories...lol...contributed by PQQ
- quote from the army daze
http://www.crunchyroll.com/media-441192/Army-Daze-Movie-Part-1.html (part 1)
http://www.crunchyroll.com/media-441144/Army-Daze-Movie-Part-2-Final.html (part 2)
<-- brings back fond memories...lol...contributed by PQQ
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
To what extent are personality pre-determined?
Check this out --> http://world.doubutsu-uranai.com/
Readers' caution: Be aware of self-fulfilling prophecy
Readers' caution: Be aware of self-fulfilling prophecy
Monday, September 1, 2008
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