A new light....
It is about every positive thing that you can possibly think
of when reading those 3 words.
^^
Very inspiring~ hehe~XD
P/S: Shortest post evaaa~~haha~~found out that I can write short posts too lol.. XD
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Awesomeness
Awesome Little Kid :
You know old man, I have a few questions for you.
How can I be awesome in character, yet not being devastatingly proud of it?
How can I be really awesome in something, yet never lose the will to be better?
If I can do all awesome things, how can I not only not be selfish, but be genuinely helpful to others?
How can I have unwavering faith in how awesome I am and what awesome things I can do?
And most importantly, how can I be genuinely happy about what I do and my awesomeness?
Cause sometimes happiness within myself is just so hard to find...
You get what I mean? I am very good at being awesome, but how can I be THOSE KINDS of awesome?
Wise Old Man :
There is only one way.
Find someone like this, and be awesome for that person.
Someone whose his innermost character is based on Humility.
Someone who will always fulfill his Destiny with all his might, even if it means to throw away his own life.
Someone who always seeks to do good, and love others like how he loves himself, for Love is his middlename.
Someone who not only can stand firm by Faith in crazy storms, but able to Lead others out of it with Hope.
Someone whose Joy is like a overflowing fountain, abundant enough to share, and will never run dry.
For that person not only fully understand Joy and Sorrow, but Peace as well.
Follow his footsteps, be awesome for him, that will be your answer.
Awesome Little Kid :
That person you spoke of, is it Him? That mighty Prince which I have always heard about?
Wise Old Man :
*laughs*
I guess you are not all bluff about yourself then. Yes it is Him.
The Prince Of Peace.
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14:6)
Monday, April 16, 2012
Awesome Article =D
I LOVEEEE the way they illustrate it ♥
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Sorrow was beautiful, but her beauty was the beauty of the moonlight shining through the leafy branches of the trees in the wood, and making little pools of silver here and there on the soft green moss below.
When Sorrow sang, her notes were like the low sweet call of the nightingale, and in her eyes was the unexpectant gaze of one who has ceased to look for coming gladness. She could weep in tender sympathy with those who weep, but to rejoice with those who rejoice was unknown to her.
Joy was beautiful, too, but his was the radiant beauty of the summer morning. His eyes still held the glad laughter of childhood, and his hair had the glint of the sunshine’s kiss. When Joy sang his voice soared upward as the lark’s, and his step was the step of a conqueror who has never known defeat. He could rejoice with all who rejoice, but to weep with those who weep was unknown to him.
“But we can never be united,” said Sorrow wistfully.
“No, never.” And Joy’s eyes shadowed as he spoke. “My path lies through the sunlit meadows, the sweetest roses bloom for my gathering, and the blackbirds and thrushes await my coming to pour forth their most joyous lays.”
“My path,” said Sorrow, turning slowly away, “leads through the darkening woods, with moon-flowers only shall my hands be filled. Yet the sweetest of all earth-songs–the love song of the night–shall be mine; farewell, Joy, farewell.”
Even as she spoke they became conscious of a form standing beside them; dimly seen, but of a Kingly Presence, and a great and holy awe stole over them as they sank on their knees before Him.
“I see Him as the King of Joy,” whispered Sorrow, “for on His Head are many crowns, and the nailprints in His hands and feet are the scars of a great victory. Before Him all my sorrow is melting away into deathless love and gladness, and I give myself to Him forever.”
“Nay, Sorrow,” said Joy softly, “but I see Him as the King of Sorrow, and the crown on His head is a crown of thorns, and the nailprints in His hands and feet are the scars of a great agony. I, too, give myself to Him forever, for sorrow with Him must be sweeter than any joy that I have known.”
“Then we are one in Him,” they cried in gladness, “for none but He could unite Joy and Sorrow.”
Hand in hand they passed out into the world to follow Him through storm and sunshine, in the bleakness of winter cold and the warmth of summer gladness, “as sorrowful yet always rejoicing.”
“Should Sorrow lay her hand upon thy shoulder,
And walk with thee in silence on life’s way,
While Joy, thy bright companion once, grown colder,
Becomes to thee more distant day by day?
Shrink not from the companionship of Sorrow,
She is the messenger of God to thee;
And thou wilt thank Him in His great tomorrow
For what thou knowest not now, thou then shalt see;
She is God’s angel, clad in weeds of night,
With ‘whom we walk by faith and not by sight.’”
Joined in God
“As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Cor. 6:10).
Sorrow was beautiful, but her beauty was the beauty of the moonlight shining through the leafy branches of the trees in the wood, and making little pools of silver here and there on the soft green moss below.
When Sorrow sang, her notes were like the low sweet call of the nightingale, and in her eyes was the unexpectant gaze of one who has ceased to look for coming gladness. She could weep in tender sympathy with those who weep, but to rejoice with those who rejoice was unknown to her.
Joy was beautiful, too, but his was the radiant beauty of the summer morning. His eyes still held the glad laughter of childhood, and his hair had the glint of the sunshine’s kiss. When Joy sang his voice soared upward as the lark’s, and his step was the step of a conqueror who has never known defeat. He could rejoice with all who rejoice, but to weep with those who weep was unknown to him.
“But we can never be united,” said Sorrow wistfully.
“No, never.” And Joy’s eyes shadowed as he spoke. “My path lies through the sunlit meadows, the sweetest roses bloom for my gathering, and the blackbirds and thrushes await my coming to pour forth their most joyous lays.”
“My path,” said Sorrow, turning slowly away, “leads through the darkening woods, with moon-flowers only shall my hands be filled. Yet the sweetest of all earth-songs–the love song of the night–shall be mine; farewell, Joy, farewell.”
Even as she spoke they became conscious of a form standing beside them; dimly seen, but of a Kingly Presence, and a great and holy awe stole over them as they sank on their knees before Him.
“I see Him as the King of Joy,” whispered Sorrow, “for on His Head are many crowns, and the nailprints in His hands and feet are the scars of a great victory. Before Him all my sorrow is melting away into deathless love and gladness, and I give myself to Him forever.”
“Nay, Sorrow,” said Joy softly, “but I see Him as the King of Sorrow, and the crown on His head is a crown of thorns, and the nailprints in His hands and feet are the scars of a great agony. I, too, give myself to Him forever, for sorrow with Him must be sweeter than any joy that I have known.”
“Then we are one in Him,” they cried in gladness, “for none but He could unite Joy and Sorrow.”
Hand in hand they passed out into the world to follow Him through storm and sunshine, in the bleakness of winter cold and the warmth of summer gladness, “as sorrowful yet always rejoicing.”
“Should Sorrow lay her hand upon thy shoulder,
And walk with thee in silence on life’s way,
While Joy, thy bright companion once, grown colder,
Becomes to thee more distant day by day?
Shrink not from the companionship of Sorrow,
She is the messenger of God to thee;
And thou wilt thank Him in His great tomorrow
For what thou knowest not now, thou then shalt see;
She is God’s angel, clad in weeds of night,
With ‘whom we walk by faith and not by sight.’”
Joined in God
“As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Cor. 6:10).
From Very The Time Consuming Yet Very Resourceful Facebook. =P
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Just got to buckle up
Feeling lost? Then stop thinking, stop dreaming, stop procrastinating, start acting, start encouraging, start shining. Be an optimist, a lover, a helper. Be our own mentor, our own inspirer, our own supporter. Make ourselves strong, hopeful, enthusiastic. Pray, act, wait…faith, hope, love. Become anything that can push us forward and remove us from this stagnant ground! Then hopefully someday when we get lost again, we will always be the maze solver instead of the stupid wanderer. ==
Just trying to channel frustration in the right way~~Zzz =,=
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sorry and Thanks~ =')
Want to say SORRY in this post, and wanted to share it out so NONE of you make the same mistake again...(I know it's another long post but...Nah...who cares?! XDDD)
I still remember when my mum told me that the atmosphere in home was like a countdown that never happened before.
That was a few days before my scheduled flight for home, my younger brother and sister had constantly asked my mum about each day’s date, counting how many days left till I come back. As far as I can remember, we had never been that enthusiastic about countdowns. Even for Chinese New Year, we would start to get excited only 2 hours before the clock strikes 12 in the midnight. ><
Another funny thing is, when two of my siblings quarrel, suddenly my name would appear out of nowhere…@@
Bro to Sis: “See! You did that again! How many times had I told you not to? Kelvin will be back in 9 days’ time you know, you are still going to be like this after he comes back?!”
Sis to Bro: “You are always treating me like this! Another 5 days more I will tell him how you bullied me. Tell him that you do this and that and yadayada…”
Something like that happened (from what I heard)…….and yeah…It goes on and on. ^^’’
Adding to those events were the yearning and happy voice of my mum and dad about me going home. Surprisingly, even for Dad….
Mum said he once told her this in the front yard…
Dad: (puffed out some smoke)…"Our big son is gonna be back soon you know…”
I was like…wow…@@...Even for Dad who always keeps his feelings to himself, this happened…I guess one year’s time really made my parents miss me a lot ><’’
For me of course I am touched, SUPER TOUCHED… But on top of that, I have to say that I am a bit worried about going home too…
I heard that things had changed at home, I am worried that one year’s time can change a lot of things, I am worried of my possible wrong reactions towards all that changes…and scared too…that they would find me weird because I personally think that I had changed quite a lot in one year’s time. ><
(Just a prank picture...to ease the tension...XP, Anyways...)
Plus many other confusing feelings out of nowhere that just haunted my mind. In short~~yeah... I am worried and a bit scared of going home~~WHICH SHOULD NEVER BE THE CASE~~
Struggled with my feelings a lot… But in the end, I still couldn’t get rid of that feeling…
Shameful me~~shame shame…T^T. Shame!!!
But guess what happens afterwards? When I arrived at the airport, I was greeted warmly; Everyone were with big smiles; Dad was waiting at a distant restaurant for me with a tableful of dishes; Bro helped me with my luggage, sharing with me a lot of stories he wants me to know; Sis leaned on naturally to my shoulder in the car like that one year’s time was nothing; And everyone wants to talk to me on the way to the restaurant…; At the restaurant, I can even see that they try not to quarrel that much among themselves…Just because I am there…=’)
Apart from being extremely grateful….I just want to say…I am seriously sorry…T-T
Sorry for suspecting things that are not there…and even if it is there...I should have faced it...without fear…that is my responsibility, but I didn’t… ><
Sorry for belittling all your kindness and care with unnecessary worries and suspicion about what will happen.
Sorry for not knowing that home and family…is something that has a way way stronger bond than to last for a year…
Sorry for not trusting you people, and not trusting myself…for not trusting the love that we had as a family…
Sorry for not equipping myself well enough…But I will work hard.
The fear and worries were gone of course…I am reassured by the love of my family. God heard my prayer. Thank you Lord. =’)
Now other obstacles that I saw just seem to be something that is blissful, a tool for me to gain experience and make the situation better. ^^
Sometimes I would think…Is this situation similar to our relationship with Him?
When my family called and said that they miss me, when they include small notes of wishes (mum) and personal letters just for me (sis) in the parcel that was sent to my university. I am very touched at that moment for their encouragement and thoughtfulness, but I have to say…that overwhelming feeling was only at that time. I would remember what they did of course, but in the end? I still doubt about our relationship when I am finally going back home.
Similarly, He poured his grace on us every day, sometimes we are really grateful about it and would pray to Him fervently saying “Thank you Thank you” or “I am really grateful and I love you” But when time goes by, that faith can be shaken…@@ We are humans…after all. ><
But, if the situation were to happen like what I experienced…That would be awesome. XD
When I finally got back, I was shocked, astonished and extremely grateful of the warm greetings and gestures. Everything that I worried was of no significance up to that point. At that point, everything is possible and everything has a much brighter side of it.
If someday we finally get to meet Him in Heaven, maybe He and His angels would have greeted us in the same way, those faith that was once shaken would be reassured by then. =’) So what we can do know is not to be easily shaken… So that we won’t have to be shameful by then...like what I am experiencing now…><
I will pick myself up... Do what I can... And wait of His guidance every now and then...=)
To Lord: Thank you for everything, please continue to watch over my steps. =)
To Family: Sorry and don't worry, I will equip myself better ^^. Thank you too for all that you had done, I don't think I really deserve it~~~But then, I am really grateful~~^^
Apart from that~~It's a bit late but~~HAPPY HOLIDAYS PEOPLE, DON'T WASTE YOUR HOLIDAY, MAKE IT USEFUL WILL YA...XDDDD
END
Friday, December 30, 2011
Letter To ME in 2011 and 2012
It’s the last day of this year, to ME in 2011:
Only you know what you had gone through this year, and how much you learned out of it. There are good and bad times, but you’ve done a pretty fair job in 2011 I must say (but not perfect of course XP). Just that next time, don’t be easily disheartened by anything, because that is when you start to struggle. Your heart can be stronger than you think, don’t underestimate it. =] Proverbs 4:23 - “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Apart from that, GOOD JOB IN 2011! Don’t forget to EXCEL more in 2012!
To ME in 2012:
Be bold and daring to face the problems in hand and the problems to come in this New Year. Say bye bye to the cowardice old self, and also to anything else that restricts you from your full potential. Be grateful always and remember stand firm in what you believe in. Be braver and more active in building relationships with friends, family and God, as well as maintaining them, tell yourself that you can. =] Most important of all, love yourself more, and love others more. ^^
Something to be practiced this new year: The more tired you are, the more you should smile. ~~ =D
Not to forget, let God take the lead. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
An Early Happy New Year To Everyone!! ^^
Only you know what you had gone through this year, and how much you learned out of it. There are good and bad times, but you’ve done a pretty fair job in 2011 I must say (but not perfect of course XP). Just that next time, don’t be easily disheartened by anything, because that is when you start to struggle. Your heart can be stronger than you think, don’t underestimate it. =] Proverbs 4:23 - “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Apart from that, GOOD JOB IN 2011! Don’t forget to EXCEL more in 2012!
To ME in 2012:
Be bold and daring to face the problems in hand and the problems to come in this New Year. Say bye bye to the cowardice old self, and also to anything else that restricts you from your full potential. Be grateful always and remember stand firm in what you believe in. Be braver and more active in building relationships with friends, family and God, as well as maintaining them, tell yourself that you can. =] Most important of all, love yourself more, and love others more. ^^
Something to be practiced this new year: The more tired you are, the more you should smile. ~~ =D
Not to forget, let God take the lead. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
An Early Happy New Year To Everyone!! ^^
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Running Away??
I just realized that I am starting to be someone that runs away from complicated problems recently. @@
This is probably how I look like at those times~~~
That is my main problem now.
Neglecting problems involuntarily, stun my brain willingly every time I meet an obstacle that seems big enough.
Disheartened?
Yea...
A valid excuse?
Nope. ><
For the past few weeks, I had so many plans to execute...so many new ideas to try out.
To improve major aspects of my life, to be a better being, and most importantly...to prepare myself as much as I can for the problems to be solved.
Because growing up means taking up more responsibility you see, I want to be someone that is worth counting on, especially when others need me ^^.
Everything seems to be well planned and filled with the sweet air of success ^~^.
But in the end, only a few is achieved. (Ouch~T^T)
What did I do with the others? I look at them...and sighed T.T... Thinking that it is too hard and not achievable in the near future. I lost the fire to fight back the failure...>~<
Giving myself excuses like:
"Maybe I aimed too high",
"Maybe it is too much to be all accomplished at once",
"Maybe I should have focused on a few important ones only",
"Maybe I shouldn't even have started, thinking that I can make a difference. ><",
"Maybe..."
A hell lot of excuses..Zzz ==
I don't recall myself of being like this before ><''. "If I am doing fine in the past, then why am I having problem now?" was my biggest question recently.
My friends told me: "People have ups and downs in life, your performance dropped, but when you bounced back, you will achieve greater height. XD"
That really sounds nice..but is it true?
Another quote to support that :
"You will not be forever like this, unless you choose to be..."
Then I am convinced..(the second quote sounds more believable and realistic, quite surprised it came from a friend who always laughs at silly jokes..lol....no offence XD.)
I think I got to fix my way of thinking first.
When things starts to get complicated and messy in my head, got to stop negating my mind from finding the solution, I have to take it head on!
I want to accept that things are not always easy, and acknowledge that sometimes something just seems impossible ><. Yet...knowing that running away is never a solution.
I want to capitalize on the small probability of success..and make miracles out of it myself! XD
I want to try hard to solve it before anything else. Even though I might fail in finding the solution, fail with pride, not with nothing...
Don't be lazy to fight back, that is the most stupid reason to lose a fight..><''
Yea you are sad,
Yea you feel tired,
not in the mood...
So?
You should runaway?? @@
That doesn't seems like a smart enough solution for someone as smart as me..(Praising myself all of the sudden..lol XDDDD)
I just need some time to bounce back..that's all..nothing more...nothing less =].
The destination is always the same...you can stray away from the right direction sometimes...but you know the rule...don't stray away from it too long..=]
Best of luck and don't worry...You'll be back in shape in no time ^~^. May God Bless You, good night XP.
This is probably how I look like at those times~~~
That is my main problem now.
Neglecting problems involuntarily, stun my brain willingly every time I meet an obstacle that seems big enough.
Disheartened?
Yea...
A valid excuse?
Nope. ><
For the past few weeks, I had so many plans to execute...so many new ideas to try out.
To improve major aspects of my life, to be a better being, and most importantly...to prepare myself as much as I can for the problems to be solved.
Because growing up means taking up more responsibility you see, I want to be someone that is worth counting on, especially when others need me ^^.
Everything seems to be well planned and filled with the sweet air of success ^~^.
But in the end, only a few is achieved. (Ouch~T^T)
What did I do with the others? I look at them...and sighed T.T... Thinking that it is too hard and not achievable in the near future. I lost the fire to fight back the failure...>~<
Giving myself excuses like:
"Maybe it is too much to be all accomplished at once",
"Maybe I should have focused on a few important ones only",
"Maybe I shouldn't even have started, thinking that I can make a difference. ><",
"Maybe..."
A hell lot of excuses..Zzz ==
I don't recall myself of being like this before ><''. "If I am doing fine in the past, then why am I having problem now?" was my biggest question recently.
My friends told me: "People have ups and downs in life, your performance dropped, but when you bounced back, you will achieve greater height. XD"
That really sounds nice..but is it true?
Another quote to support that :
"You will not be forever like this, unless you choose to be..."
Then I am convinced..(the second quote sounds more believable and realistic, quite surprised it came from a friend who always laughs at silly jokes..lol....no offence XD.)
I think I got to fix my way of thinking first.
When things starts to get complicated and messy in my head, got to stop negating my mind from finding the solution, I have to take it head on!
I want to accept that things are not always easy, and acknowledge that sometimes something just seems impossible ><. Yet...knowing that running away is never a solution.
I want to capitalize on the small probability of success..and make miracles out of it myself! XD
I want to try hard to solve it before anything else. Even though I might fail in finding the solution, fail with pride, not with nothing...
Don't be lazy to fight back, that is the most stupid reason to lose a fight..><''
Yea you are sad,
Yea you feel tired,
not in the mood...
So?
You should runaway?? @@
That doesn't seems like a smart enough solution for someone as smart as me..(Praising myself all of the sudden..lol XDDDD)
I just need some time to bounce back..that's all..nothing more...nothing less =].
The destination is always the same...you can stray away from the right direction sometimes...but you know the rule...don't stray away from it too long..=]
Best of luck and don't worry...You'll be back in shape in no time ^~^. May God Bless You, good night XP.
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