The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.
- Bruce Lee
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Anthony Robbins looks like me! Hoho!
Anthony Robbins.
Don't you agree he just looks like me? He's tall and i'm tall too. hahahahaha..
i believe that i share his value of loving to share something of value to the people around him. wanna do that someday too, like adam.
My role model's role model. Love this guy for changing my life.
NLP and me
What i feel like saying is...
i believe so strongly that the downtimes in my life has been arranged by the Lord so that i may become the person with the most powerful beliefs of myself today. without depression, without going through a broken family, without going through a period of unnatural shyness, and overall without being deprived for a significant portion of my life, how can i feel HUNGRY for LIFE?!
if i had the most comfortable life like some of my peers had (which i envied), i wouldnt even be bothered about some guy called adam khoo or anthony robbins; i would even probably chide them as just businessmen who are NATOs, belittling the enormous difficulties they went through. now that Life has dished me pretty harshly, i believe i'm ready to take on the 'bigger' challenges in Life; though i think they're actually pretty small.
the best birthday gift i have from God is the gift of NLP through Richard Bandler, Anthony and then through Adam. God bless them for showing the willing men and women who want to do so much more in their lives to change the World around them.
haha, one of the best gifts are still that Christmas one where i met her and today's one where she msged me.. probably that'll never change.
i believe so strongly that the downtimes in my life has been arranged by the Lord so that i may become the person with the most powerful beliefs of myself today. without depression, without going through a broken family, without going through a period of unnatural shyness, and overall without being deprived for a significant portion of my life, how can i feel HUNGRY for LIFE?!
if i had the most comfortable life like some of my peers had (which i envied), i wouldnt even be bothered about some guy called adam khoo or anthony robbins; i would even probably chide them as just businessmen who are NATOs, belittling the enormous difficulties they went through. now that Life has dished me pretty harshly, i believe i'm ready to take on the 'bigger' challenges in Life; though i think they're actually pretty small.
the best birthday gift i have from God is the gift of NLP through Richard Bandler, Anthony and then through Adam. God bless them for showing the willing men and women who want to do so much more in their lives to change the World around them.
haha, one of the best gifts are still that Christmas one where i met her and today's one where she msged me.. probably that'll never change.
A Most Painful Decision
i gave up the last three precious days of Patterns Of Excellence Mod 2 seminar. i could have completely destroyed my fears and phobias, learnt more about myself and the power to communicate effectively with other people, a vital skill i need.
why? procrastination. on monday i will have Business Law mid-term test, contributing to 15% of my total. didnt study even up to now. fear; fear that i will not be abot to understand on my first attempt. fear that i will not be able to obtain the perfect marks i want. fear that the other students will win me. fear that their progress will give them the edge. so much fear that i didnt even dare to turn the pages. my pathetic self-posioning beliefs.
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake
But it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the heavens above
More than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a real and constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)
I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance
every sentence every word, so true. every meaning, i want to strive for it. it inspired Adam. now its my turn. gotta give my faith a fighting chance.
let's go and sweep this world off its feet, lenz.
i must get 99% for Business Law, because i want to prove to myself that its not the amount of time i study that matters but the strategies i use to study. above all, i want to prove that ANYTHING is POSSIBLE, it is a matter of STRATEGY (backed by a goal, powerful beliefs and empowering values).
why? procrastination. on monday i will have Business Law mid-term test, contributing to 15% of my total. didnt study even up to now. fear; fear that i will not be abot to understand on my first attempt. fear that i will not be able to obtain the perfect marks i want. fear that the other students will win me. fear that their progress will give them the edge. so much fear that i didnt even dare to turn the pages. my pathetic self-posioning beliefs.
i hope you dance, lee ann womack.
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake
But it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the heavens above
More than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a real and constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)
I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance
every sentence every word, so true. every meaning, i want to strive for it. it inspired Adam. now its my turn. gotta give my faith a fighting chance.
let's go and sweep this world off its feet, lenz.
i must get 99% for Business Law, because i want to prove to myself that its not the amount of time i study that matters but the strategies i use to study. above all, i want to prove that ANYTHING is POSSIBLE, it is a matter of STRATEGY (backed by a goal, powerful beliefs and empowering values).
Lenz's absolute belief about beliefs
This is what Lenz began to believe and it has changed his entire perspective and decisions making:
Our beliefs are completely relative to our own model of the World, e.g.:
Studying is difficult vs studying is fun and easy
Kids are tough to handle vs kids have so much to teach us
the only secure way to earn $ is to get a degree and a good employer vs
the only secure way to earn the amount of $ i want is to be my own boss and obtain multiple streams of income
when i dont acheive my goals i failed vs
when i give up, i fail.
The bible's/quran's Word is absolute. The truth it contains affects us all religious people or not, for e.g.:
Love one another.
Do not indulge in materialistic things.
Do unto others what you want to be done unto you.
Judge no one, for God judges.
Kill no man.
Love your parents and honour them.
Agree?
Our beliefs are completely relative to our own model of the World, e.g.:
Studying is difficult vs studying is fun and easy
Kids are tough to handle vs kids have so much to teach us
the only secure way to earn $ is to get a degree and a good employer vs
the only secure way to earn the amount of $ i want is to be my own boss and obtain multiple streams of income
when i dont acheive my goals i failed vs
when i give up, i fail.
The bible's/quran's Word is absolute. The truth it contains affects us all religious people or not, for e.g.:
Love one another.
Do not indulge in materialistic things.
Do unto others what you want to be done unto you.
Judge no one, for God judges.
Kill no man.
Love your parents and honour them.
Agree?
what are your beliefs today? are they useful and empowering? or only there to limit and slow you down?
Girl .06 Best Birthday Present Ever
I thought i wouldnt get my best birthday present ever. i did, and i'm wordless and so thankful to Him.
I wished very hard for the girl i like to wish me a happy birthday. just her. and she did a few minutes from her msn msg. thank god, haha. bless her man. miss her.
I wished very hard for the girl i like to wish me a happy birthday. just her. and she did a few minutes from her msn msg. thank god, haha. bless her man. miss her.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Perfect-o Life?
In NP, i didnt exactly write down my goals. the only empowering way i used to motivate myself was that i wanted perfect scores in my tests, exams and projects. i only allowed myself a 1 - 5% margin of losing marks.
good side: managed to obtain COMerit after years. more or less consistent results.
however, it was also because of this thinking that gave me my downfall in Finland during my last semester.
feedback side: because i wanted things to be Perfect, i was so beaten down by the fact that i couldnt be first all the way since year 1. i lost that position to Gilbert and i hated myself for it.
over time, i felt that my chances to be 'Perfect' was lessened and i just got depressed everytime i thought about it. such that when it came to last minute revisions, i just wanted to completely escape from the actual exam, because if i didnt take it, then i wouldnt lose marks from not studying completely.
::if i didnt fail, then i wouldnt feel the effect of feeling like a failure for not "Perfectly" reaching my goals.::
same thing in finland, i didnt do my monthly report on time, leading all the way to my final report. in the end, not A SINGLE report was submitted. fortunately, my lecturer was graceful enough to give me a B instead of an F, otherwise i wouldnt be in SMU now. thanks to im and God.
however, not facing my values and beliefs, i continued to think that way, and it continued to impact me all the way in the army and the first 6 weeks in SMU....
[army: unable to become officer (Perfect result), so demoralized and depressed throughout NS life.
smu: so afraid to fail being no. 1 again, did not even attempt to open book to study. afraid to understand "Perfectly" on the 1st try. afraid its too "difficult"]
... until now.
going through POE1 and after much much much self-examination of myself and digging out my self-awareness (about 3 days of re-examining and redefining my values)
i have re-evaluated my values n here they are:
Beliefs
Success = Perfect results
Failure = not reaching my goals
Success = Perfect results
Failure = not reaching my goals
good side: managed to obtain COMerit after years. more or less consistent results.
however, it was also because of this thinking that gave me my downfall in Finland during my last semester.
feedback side: because i wanted things to be Perfect, i was so beaten down by the fact that i couldnt be first all the way since year 1. i lost that position to Gilbert and i hated myself for it.
over time, i felt that my chances to be 'Perfect' was lessened and i just got depressed everytime i thought about it. such that when it came to last minute revisions, i just wanted to completely escape from the actual exam, because if i didnt take it, then i wouldnt lose marks from not studying completely.
::if i didnt fail, then i wouldnt feel the effect of feeling like a failure for not "Perfectly" reaching my goals.::
same thing in finland, i didnt do my monthly report on time, leading all the way to my final report. in the end, not A SINGLE report was submitted. fortunately, my lecturer was graceful enough to give me a B instead of an F, otherwise i wouldnt be in SMU now. thanks to im and God.
however, not facing my values and beliefs, i continued to think that way, and it continued to impact me all the way in the army and the first 6 weeks in SMU....
[army: unable to become officer (Perfect result), so demoralized and depressed throughout NS life.
smu: so afraid to fail being no. 1 again, did not even attempt to open book to study. afraid to understand "Perfectly" on the 1st try. afraid its too "difficult"]
... until now.
going through POE1 and after much much much self-examination of myself and digging out my self-awareness (about 3 days of re-examining and redefining my values)
i have re-evaluated my values n here they are:
success: working towards my goals.
failure: giving up
failure: giving up
as long as i stay on track towards my goals, i'll always feel successful right? as long as i dont give up despite setbacks, i'll never fail!
still, in these 6 weeks in smu, i have still been hiding from reality by not executing my plans. in fact, i have been planning them so i could put the 'burden' away from my mind in an organised way! i was still escaping like in finland and np!
today, during LTB, didnt prep my mock presentation for my training class on Sat. so embarrassed, depressed and frustrated in front of group mates for... about 1 hr 15mins! partially took too long for reframing values, but more importantly because i did not take action for fearing that i wont understand what i'm doing and failing in the course of doing it -> FAILING to achieve my SUCCESS.
what happened?
old belief of failure as not perfectly reaching my goals in terms of time and accuracy still roaching me. afraid to fail. afraid too difficult to understand and too late to revise everything. although i overhauled my old beliefs, i didnt set my foot out to execute the actions.
why?
technical: didnt emotionally charge my new values yet. how do i feel if i were no. 1? how do i feel if i were to lost out to another person? my classmates? smu year 1 students?
belief that life has to be absolutely perfect according to my plan or it is not worth being happy about. learnt from Adam that:
still, in these 6 weeks in smu, i have still been hiding from reality by not executing my plans. in fact, i have been planning them so i could put the 'burden' away from my mind in an organised way! i was still escaping like in finland and np!
today, during LTB, didnt prep my mock presentation for my training class on Sat. so embarrassed, depressed and frustrated in front of group mates for... about 1 hr 15mins! partially took too long for reframing values, but more importantly because i did not take action for fearing that i wont understand what i'm doing and failing in the course of doing it -> FAILING to achieve my SUCCESS.
what happened?
old belief of failure as not perfectly reaching my goals in terms of time and accuracy still roaching me. afraid to fail. afraid too difficult to understand and too late to revise everything. although i overhauled my old beliefs, i didnt set my foot out to execute the actions.
why?
technical: didnt emotionally charge my new values yet. how do i feel if i were no. 1? how do i feel if i were to lost out to another person? my classmates? smu year 1 students?
belief that life has to be absolutely perfect according to my plan or it is not worth being happy about. learnt from Adam that:
" life cannot be perfect, but it can be CLOSE to perfect if you commit yourself to it"
isnt that great? even if i'm not no. 1 at the end of yr 1, i would be happy to be no. 2, 3, 4 or 5 right? its better than not setting goals at all and hoping to score high marks (vague!)?
ya!
the MOST IMPORTANT thing is to obtain feedback from this result (not acheving no. 1 status because of...) and asking myself how i came about to make this mistake and how can i change this part of my studying strategy so that im closer to my goals in the next term!
ya!
the MOST IMPORTANT thing is to obtain feedback from this result (not acheving no. 1 status because of...) and asking myself how i came about to make this mistake and how can i change this part of my studying strategy so that im closer to my goals in the next term!
- modifying my strategy from my feedback of not obtain no. 1 status! -
this entry is a reflection of how i feel. now, i MUST put into action in my plans towards my goals, because if i dont (potential pain), then i will feel Regretful, Stressed, Tired to move on with life, a little Rejected by peers (and LKCSP?!), Failed, Inferior and Uncertain about life! All in my top values! Horrible horible feelings!
for my family, my girfriend, my loving friend and most of all...
for my family, my girfriend, my loving friend and most of all...
...for myself,
all the way, till God calls me.
"all in your mind" - SISPEC ASLC Platoon Commander (Commando).
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Values to Commit To.
Yup, my new values. Now i MUST live by them. they are what makes me, me!1. Tell peeps, you who are reading this, about these values i have created for myself.
2. Everywhere i go, i see them, i get reminded...
3. Visualize all the positive benefits of the values! Fantasize! MMMMMmmm... oh yeah..
4. Make conscious decisions based on them!
Friday, September 22, 2006
Painful Regrets .01
So painful.
Can't join nitebike with my SMUX friends tomorrow night, cos of the back readings i have to do for my subjects. really want to spend time with these people though, great peeps.
i chose not to study and revise earlier beforehand. this regret of not being able to join them will serve as a painful reminder to keep to my schedule. ouch.
Can't join nitebike with my SMUX friends tomorrow night, cos of the back readings i have to do for my subjects. really want to spend time with these people though, great peeps.
i chose not to study and revise earlier beforehand. this regret of not being able to join them will serve as a painful reminder to keep to my schedule. ouch.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Girl .04 Seeing her happy, suddenly life doesn't seem so bad after all.
Upon looking at her pic on her blog, i have a sudden feeling that my worries were taken away. looking at her smile, i feel as if i dont have to worry whether i will be with her or not. is it becos God knows that i'll be with her someday soon? or there is a girl out there who is waiting for me? aw its great seeing her so happy and well.
i dunno. but this sudden disappearance of my worries and burden suddenly lifts me up. its as if my age old crush on her has disappeared. however, i know that i still wanna score a chance with this hot chick. hehe. ya, she's really pretty la, what to do.
i dunno. but this sudden disappearance of my worries and burden suddenly lifts me up. its as if my age old crush on her has disappeared. however, i know that i still wanna score a chance with this hot chick. hehe. ya, she's really pretty la, what to do.
What Is, not What If!
Focus on "what is", not "what ifs".
Focus on possible solutions, not possible worse outcomes!
Focus on possible solutions, not possible worse outcomes!
Control your Fear
"Most impressive. Obi-wan has taught you well. You have CONTROLLED your FEAR." - Darth Vader to Luke S.What are your greatest negative states limiting you from your goals? Are you in control of your emotional states? Depression? Procrastination? Anger? Fear?
You need to control your emotional states to strive through the process in reaching your goals.
Past does not equal Future!
Your past failures does not equal to a similar future.
You have the power to change your present into a wealth of a future!
You have the power to change your present into a wealth of a future!
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Quotes!
Posted my quotes from my other blog. Shutting it down to consolidate posts. You can see all the beautiful and meaningful quotes from the 'Quotes' Category.
Its really meaningful! If you can, apply it in your life to see it work wonders!
Its really meaningful! If you can, apply it in your life to see it work wonders!
Don't Keep The Word to Yourself
Christians & Catholics:
"A good test of how strong our faith is would be how much we want to share it with the people around us. We cannot keep for ourselves what is good and rich and beautiful. If the gospel has shaped our lives and made it deep and precious for us, why not let it become Good News also to others? Not everyone is called to go out and preach it but just to let it speak for itself by the way we live it. Ask the Lord here in the Eucharist to help us live and spread his Good News."
- Sunday Church Bulletin
"A good test of how strong our faith is would be how much we want to share it with the people around us. We cannot keep for ourselves what is good and rich and beautiful. If the gospel has shaped our lives and made it deep and precious for us, why not let it become Good News also to others? Not everyone is called to go out and preach it but just to let it speak for itself by the way we live it. Ask the Lord here in the Eucharist to help us live and spread his Good News."
- Sunday Church Bulletin
Give Your Life to Jesus; Sow & Reap Greatly
And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause. As the scripture says, "He gives generously to the needy, his kindness lasts forever."
-2 Cor 9:8-9
Happy is the person who honors the Lord, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands. The good man's children will be powerful in the land.
Happy is the person who gives generously with hi loans, who runs his business honestly. A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered. He is not afraid of receiving bad news; his faith is strong, and he trusts in the Lord. He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated. He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.
-Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9
-2 Cor 9:8-9
Happy is the person who honors the Lord, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands. The good man's children will be powerful in the land.
Happy is the person who gives generously with hi loans, who runs his business honestly. A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered. He is not afraid of receiving bad news; his faith is strong, and he trusts in the Lord. He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated. He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.
-Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9
The Unopposed Might Of God
‘I, and I alone, am God;
No other god is real.
I kill and I give life, I wound and
I heal,
And no one can oppose what
I do.
As surely as I am the living god,
I raise my hand and I vow
That I will sharpen my
flashing sword
and see that justice is done.
I will take revenge on my
enemies
And punish those who hate me.’
Where Is Your F-a-i-t-h?
Then the disciples came to Jesus
In private and asked him, “Why couldn’t we drive the demons out?”
“It was because you do not have enough faith,” answered Jesus,
“I assure you that if you have faith as big as a mustard seed,
you can say to this hill, ‘Go from here to there!’ and it will go.
You could do anything!”
The Value of Each Moment
To realize the value of ONE YEAR,
ask a student who failed a grade.
To realize the value of ONE MONTH,
ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of ONE WEEK,
ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of ONE HOUR,
ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of ONE MINUTE,
ask a person who missed the train.
To realize the value of ONE SECOND,
ask a person who just avoided an accident.
To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND,
ask the person who won a silver medal in the Olympics.
ask a student who failed a grade.
To realize the value of ONE MONTH,
ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.
To realize the value of ONE WEEK,
ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.
To realize the value of ONE HOUR,
ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To realize the value of ONE MINUTE,
ask a person who missed the train.
To realize the value of ONE SECOND,
ask a person who just avoided an accident.
To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND,
ask the person who won a silver medal in the Olympics.
Bill Cosby said:
“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone.”
Screw Fear!
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt.
Peer Pressure.
Any day of the week
I would choose to be “out”
with others
and in touch
with myself …
than to be “in” with others
and out of touch
with myself.
The Common Denominator of Success
All successful people have the habit of doing the things failures don’t like to do. They don’t like doing them either necessarily. But their disliking is subordinated to the strength of their purpose.
A Call for the Universe to Praise God
Praise the Lord from heaven,
You that live in the heights
above.
Praise him, all his angels,
All his heavenly armies.
Let them all praise the name of the
Lord!
His name is greater than all others;
His glory is above earth and heaven.
He made his nation strong,
So that all his people praise him –
The people of
To him.
Praise the Lord!
When Your Loved Friend Does Something Wrong
If your brother sins against you, go to him and show him his fault, But do it privately, just between yourselves. If he listens to you, you have won your brother back. But if he will not listen to you, take one or two other persons with you, so that ‘every accusation may be upheld by the testimony of two or more witnesses,’ as the scriptures says. And if he will not listen to them, then tell the whole thing to the church. Finally, if he will not listen to the church, treat him as though he were a pagan or a tax collector.
Judging Others - I Know You Heard This One Umpteen Times; But Peeps Forget It!
Do not judge others, and God will not judge you; do not condemn others, and God will not condemn you; forgive others and God will forgive you.
Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands- all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you.
How to Forgive Others Just As Your Father-in-Heaven has Forgiven You?
For some reason, we tend to find it harder to forgive offenses against us (whether they be petty or more serious), despite the fact that God has forgiven us a multitude of offenses. If we are forgiving at all, our mercy tends to be limited to those who are close to us, or to those whose offenses are very minor.
How can we get out of this trap? By taking up the practice of “blind mercy.” The principle behind blind mercy simply says: “If anyone hurts me or offends me in any way—big or small—I will forgive them, just as Jesus has forgiven me.” This will obviously be easier on the small offenses, such as the person who cuts me off in traffic or who says something to me that I find offensive. On the larger offenses, where trust has been severely broken through divorce, unfaithfulness, or abuse, it will obviously take longer and be more difficult. Don’t give up!
Who is the Greatest in the Kingdon in Heaven?
So Jesus called a child to come and stand in front of them, and said, “I assure you that unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven. The greatest in the Kingdom of heaven is the one who humbles himself and becomes like this child. And whoever welcomes in my name one such child as this, welcomes me.”
Help the Little Ones lah
“When you help a child, you help the World. Let’s start saving the World today”
All are invited! Including the little rascals!
Some people brought children to Jesus to place his hands on them and to pray for them, but the disciples scolded the people. Jesus said, “Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
He placed his hands on them and then went away.
- Matt19:13-15
‘It’s the stuff of Emily Post and W. C. Fields: the behavior of children. They can be disruptive, indecorous, unreserved, uninhibited—everything we adults aren’t and don’t want to be. We place them at separate tables on holidays, and prefer that they be seen and not heard. Why then would Jesus so pointedly welcome children into his presence? Influential people, and good people, were in that crowd seeking eternal life and knowledge of him. Surely they were more important than a bunch of kids. Surely they warranted more respect than this!
Not from God’s perspective! For children represent an unvarnished picture of what it is about all of us that pleases him. God our Father values each and every one of us deeply and unreservedly. Our manner of approaching him, our importance or unimportance, our personal excellence or lack thereof—these things don’t put off God. No matter what we’re like or how we’ve behaved, no matter what might make us undesirable in the eyes of society, God wants us to come to him.
In prayer today, ponder what God says to us—to you—in Scripture. “Come to me . . . and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love” (Isaiah 55:3). “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). “Who [ever] comes to me I will not cast out” (John 6:36). “Let them come to me, and do not prevent them” (Matthew 19:14). These are all direct, unqualified invitations! “All” are invited; no one is turned away.
God has made us his children and heirs. To all who believe in his name, who receive him and allow him to live in their hearts, he gives the power to become children of God (John 1:12). It is not impossible, it is the desire of God’s heart! It is not for the few but for everyone. God wants to see and hear from us; he wants us to speak up to him; he wants us at his table, especially on holidays. Our supposed lack of manners doesn’t put him off, and he will never tell us, “Go away kid, you bother me.”’
Baaaa.. The Lord My Shepard Guides Me Baa..
The Lord is my Shepard,
I have everything I need.
He lets me rest in fields of green
grass
and leads me to quiet pools of
fresh water.
He give me new strength.
He guides me in the right paths,
as he has promised.
Even if I go through the deepest darkness,
I will not be afraid, LORD,
for you are with me.
You shepherd’s rod and staff
protect me.
You prepare a banquet for me,
Where all my enemies can see
me;
You welcome me as an honoured guest
and fill my cup to the brim.
I know that your goodness and love
will be with me all my life;
and your house will be my home
as long as I live.
God Made Me A Genius!! (Its the Other Men Who Attempt to Bring Me Down)
Every good gift and perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness by turning. By his own will he brought us into being through the word of truth, so that we should have first place among all his creatures.
James1:17-18
James1:17-18
My Heroic Destiny! And What the Wonderful Non-christians Religions Are Doing!
What God the Father considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world.
James1:27
James1:27
Monday, September 18, 2006
Worries
i guess many atimes when i couldnt focus on my school work or a book, any book, was because i had worries at the back of my mind. money problems, loneliness, reminding myself of the rejection from her, and again those fear of failures n setbacks.
i need to get into the state of being worry-free from these problems. i can either:
1. visualize these problems, turn the movies/ pictures down and throwing them away into a million pieces.
2. take steps to solve them now.
when i got rejected by her, i more or less got a feeling that right now it wasnt possible, for her anyway. days after, my mind got into a state of envy bearing those memories n fantasies of being with her. these things arent true, and will only serve to hurt me in the future when she rejects me time n again, if she does. i have to move on, deanchor my romantic feelings from her face n name. i know that there will always be a part that admires her and yearns for her close presence, but for now, i will have to put these familiar romantic feelings of three years away.
lord, who will my pillar of strength be? when will i meet her? its tough being physically n emotionally alone.
i need to get into the state of being worry-free from these problems. i can either:
1. visualize these problems, turn the movies/ pictures down and throwing them away into a million pieces.
2. take steps to solve them now.
when i got rejected by her, i more or less got a feeling that right now it wasnt possible, for her anyway. days after, my mind got into a state of envy bearing those memories n fantasies of being with her. these things arent true, and will only serve to hurt me in the future when she rejects me time n again, if she does. i have to move on, deanchor my romantic feelings from her face n name. i know that there will always be a part that admires her and yearns for her close presence, but for now, i will have to put these familiar romantic feelings of three years away.
lord, who will my pillar of strength be? when will i meet her? its tough being physically n emotionally alone.
Ashamed & Embarassed
Didn't keep up with my 36 hrs goals.
Pain - Regrets to losing time to non-urgent things and lost opprtunities.
Pain - Regrets to losing time to non-urgent things and lost opprtunities.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
martial arts
Jet Li.
Bruce Lee.
Discipline.
Underdog's Resilience.
Fortitute.
Proactive.
Righteousness.
though i've only dabbled in tae-kwon-do, aikido and watched my dad in wushu since i was a child, i have the utmost respect for martial artists. Their fervent spirit holds me in awe.
i believe, my limited knowledge of all kinds of Martial Arts has taught me not so much of the skills and techniques, but the spirit and meaning behind it. in today's world, it is not so much of the physical techniques that matter but how we perceive the world's challenges with what we learn from it.
From kung-fu shows, doesnt matter if its made up, it has taught me over and over again that not only do we have to be righteous and fight against what is wrong, but being a proactive fighter, we can emply a wide variety of skills to overpower a wide variety of problems. The skills and techniques we learn, as a businessman, trader and communicator, allow us to solve each challenge we encounter with a specific strategy with surgical accuracy. Thus, we should always thrive to increase and improve our knowledge base of our professional area and essential life-skills such as communication.
Har!
Bruce Lee.Discipline.Underdog's Resilience.
Fortitute.
Proactive.
Righteousness.
though i've only dabbled in tae-kwon-do, aikido and watched my dad in wushu since i was a child, i have the utmost respect for martial artists. Their fervent spirit holds me in awe.
i believe, my limited knowledge of all kinds of Martial Arts has taught me not so much of the skills and techniques, but the spirit and meaning behind it. in today's world, it is not so much of the physical techniques that matter but how we perceive the world's challenges with what we learn from it.
From kung-fu shows, doesnt matter if its made up, it has taught me over and over again that not only do we have to be righteous and fight against what is wrong, but being a proactive fighter, we can emply a wide variety of skills to overpower a wide variety of problems. The skills and techniques we learn, as a businessman, trader and communicator, allow us to solve each challenge we encounter with a specific strategy with surgical accuracy. Thus, we should always thrive to increase and improve our knowledge base of our professional area and essential life-skills such as communication.
Har!
Girl .03
Looking at pics in magazines and websites makes you think about the kind of life you want. Loking at this, i dream that i can jog with my gf on a quiet morning... haha..
Changing World, Changing Music
As the world progresses over theses two thousand years, it is well-known that the world's rate of pregress has been become faster than ever in this today's era. Things change everyday; your electronics, jobs, knowledge, fashion, trends and science are evolving and changing in this ever-green world of ours. Let me hold at that.
Now, about our music. Simply put, the pace of our music has changed to a slower pace, meaning classical and the oldies. Now, music has become more likable in a fast-paced way, like Rock, pop, Techno and Indie. We of the younger generation also prefer to listen to fast-paced music, cos' it brings us to a state of excitement and anticipation congruent in an ever-changing society.
Fast-paced speedy music with fast rhythm in an ever-evolving society. What excitement and electricity!
Tip: Listen to your favourite fast-paced music to get yourself into a confident wake-up state!
I love to learn, gain new knowledge, practise strategies and earn money!
Thus, for me, there is no work! Only PLAY!
Playing with studies, businesses, options trading and life's activities are so FUN because I LOVE IT!!
Thus I don't see myself as working, but playing 24/7! Ok, maybe excluding sleep… but I fantasize about my spanking future!
=)
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Everyday when I'm outside, I battle with the world's stereotypes and ignorance.
When I'm at home, I face the biggest enemy: not objects of temptation but myself. I still feel that dark void of depression here and there, drawing to my low past, sad but familiar. I have not put in enough effort to overcome this feeling, instead sescaping to my bed once and again, after having my comfortable remote feelings of escape anchored to it. The moment I see my bed, I see it as a place where I can escape to my dreamland of fantasy and unconsciousness from the World.
This must stop. I believe the most appliacle effective strategy I must master to permantly overcome my depression is to switch my states using the incredible power of visualization and changing my physiology. Depression, here I come, you're dead.
Girl .02
That Tuesday night was the best night I had chatting with someone I feel for. Kinda veered direction from confessing to her about my feelings to telling my life story though. So thankful for her patience. heh..
Friday, September 15, 2006
Girl .01
Haven been thinking too much about the girl I like. Got rejected the past Tuesday, discovered its pretty easy to tell a girl you like her. Guess I've been harbouring too much fear in my mind. Subsequently, have been thinking too much of her. A 2 hour nap dreaming and thinking of her? Too much man. Move on dude. Yay, a great time to move on to meet new and better girls, maybe the special one somewhere out there. Still, somewhere in my heart, there still seems a longing for her.. Hmm.
It has been four weeks since school started, three weeks since Module 1 of Patterns of Excellence ended. I've not completed all my 36 hours goals, though I'm pretty happy to have completed a ew of them. One significant one would be the confession of my liking to a girl, though it seemed to have ended up more like a life story confession.
Four weeks of school work to catch up. And I want my GPA 4.0? Gotta put in that extra effort man. My time management and execution has been very poor, with last minute changes and many atimes not planning at all.
My old procrastination habit and that familiar old habitual feeling of depression comes now and again, and I allowed it take over me. Hmmm.. Stop!! I CHOOSE to allow myself to be depressed and procrastinating. I have the power to control my state and emotions, to motivate myself or allow myself to slip into that familiar coma of emotions again.
36 hrs Goals from now:
- Draw up plans for:
1. Study (A+)
2. Options trading revision, VT and RT ($)
3. NLP (Depression)
4. House chores
5. Exercise (Men's Health)
6. Business
7. Daily readings (fiction, self-improvement, relationships)
8. Cooking (Cook for friends)
- Come up with reasons for WHY I Must achieve my goals.
- Execute my Action Plans which are accomplishable in 36 hours!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Had dinner with uncle kp @ Lawry's today. Extravagant place; nice steaks. Learnt from him:
1. We should invest our time to grow our powers to live in this world: financial (investments), knowledge (reading books) , influence (communication and negotiation). Influence powers grow with knowledge.
2. The bad things in life that happens to us, which are not caused by us, we should not feel negatively or bear them in our minds strongly (e.g. my family problems, studies and girls). Accept them as it is, recgonise and acknowledge its existence and move on.
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