Cowboy Caleb had an interesting piece today.
Life is a little like that. Most of the time, if you want something then you have to find something to motivate you to go and get it. 90% of the people never get what they really want, because they are too lazy or overconfident.
To succeed in life, you have to push yourself by finding something to motivate you. Fear seems to be good. Hunger also works. Fear of being poor all your life. Hungry for the better things in life that always seem out of your grasp. Anybody can do it. Few do.
So, so true. Guess I still have a lot of work cut out for me.
Post Date: 1 Dec 09
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Reminder to self ...
... don't lose the plot.
Wifey and I just came back from the temple. Since just now, my mind has been pre-occupied with what we have to do, following the procedures, how will things turn out, etc etc.
I can't seem to be able to relax, and in the process, am missing the point.
Didn't we go for consultation so that we can be instructed on what to do and what not to do? Didn't we go so that we can have the peace of mind? And didn't the lady say, "娘娘会保佑她"?
Chill, goondu, CHILL!
Image credit here.
Post Date: 26 Nov 09
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Keeping faith
Just went with Dad to see his urologist at SGH.
We should be scheduling his TURP in early March. I reminded Dad that his granddaughter will be born in early Apr, so early March should be a good time.
The doctor said it is a very common procedure, and Dad also said this procedure is a basic must-know for all urologists. Hospitalisation is needed though, for 3 - 4 days. I am just so thankful that Dad is still healthy and so positive. This is still a medical operation after all, so I am worried, but I don't want to appear worried in front of him.
Mum, on the hand, should be getting her cataract operation in December. Once again, this is also a common day operation. I suspect Mum has been putting this off because she is worried. Dad has since managed to convince her.
I am just so worried for the both of them, but I cannot show it. I think I'm being paranoid, but I really want them to be well ...
Prayers, I think prayers will help ...
Post Date: 26 Nov 09
We should be scheduling his TURP in early March. I reminded Dad that his granddaughter will be born in early Apr, so early March should be a good time.
The doctor said it is a very common procedure, and Dad also said this procedure is a basic must-know for all urologists. Hospitalisation is needed though, for 3 - 4 days. I am just so thankful that Dad is still healthy and so positive. This is still a medical operation after all, so I am worried, but I don't want to appear worried in front of him.
Mum, on the hand, should be getting her cataract operation in December. Once again, this is also a common day operation. I suspect Mum has been putting this off because she is worried. Dad has since managed to convince her.
I am just so worried for the both of them, but I cannot show it. I think I'm being paranoid, but I really want them to be well ...
Prayers, I think prayers will help ...
Post Date: 26 Nov 09
Monday, November 23, 2009
Tough
Yesterday was the first time we brought a friend along for our weekly prayer sessions.
In my simplistic mind, this good friend deserves to be on the "same plane" as us if we are going "somewhere better". I believed that by joining us, he is well on his way to earning his "plane ticket".
However I was a bit disappointed when, at the end of the session, he said he had to ascertain "if this was what I wanted". I mean, how wrong can one be if he has already taken the (hardest) step towards jumping out of 六道轮回?
Wifey said he was referring to the commitment of going every week, and to give him some time.
I can now understand how difficult it can be to convince people onto the correct path. Of course in shows, the bodhisattvas had it tougher cos they had to convert the evil ones.
Post Date: 23 Nov 09
In my simplistic mind, this good friend deserves to be on the "same plane" as us if we are going "somewhere better". I believed that by joining us, he is well on his way to earning his "plane ticket".
However I was a bit disappointed when, at the end of the session, he said he had to ascertain "if this was what I wanted". I mean, how wrong can one be if he has already taken the (hardest) step towards jumping out of 六道轮回?
Wifey said he was referring to the commitment of going every week, and to give him some time.
I can now understand how difficult it can be to convince people onto the correct path. Of course in shows, the bodhisattvas had it tougher cos they had to convert the evil ones.
Post Date: 23 Nov 09
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Hat trick
Went for FA scan yesterday.
Everything was ok - her major organs, limbs, facial features. Our girl kept moving, and the doctor exclaimed "Wah, so active, ah!"
However there was one area that was potentially dangerous. There was swelling at the part of the umbilical cord that joins to her tummy. The doctor is worried that her intestine may have been "sucked out" into the umbilical cord. If that was really the case, then operation is required after birth. Close monitoring is required, via the monthly scans and the next detailed scan in 10 weeks' time.
This little girl of ours really makes us worry, and this is already the 3rd time ...
Post Date: 23 Nov 09
Everything was ok - her major organs, limbs, facial features. Our girl kept moving, and the doctor exclaimed "Wah, so active, ah!"
However there was one area that was potentially dangerous. There was swelling at the part of the umbilical cord that joins to her tummy. The doctor is worried that her intestine may have been "sucked out" into the umbilical cord. If that was really the case, then operation is required after birth. Close monitoring is required, via the monthly scans and the next detailed scan in 10 weeks' time.
This little girl of ours really makes us worry, and this is already the 3rd time ...
Post Date: 23 Nov 09
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
早课
Yesterday I re-started something that I had not done for the last maybe 30 years - chanting at home.
I used to chant at night before sleeping. Thinking back, somehow, those days seemed more peaceful, event- and mind-wise. I admit I am starting because of our baby. Apart from protection from her possible medical condition, I also need to calm my nerves down.
I hope this can help my girl to 逢凶化吉. Amitabha Buddha.
Post Date: 23 Nov 09
I used to chant at night before sleeping. Thinking back, somehow, those days seemed more peaceful, event- and mind-wise. I admit I am starting because of our baby. Apart from protection from her possible medical condition, I also need to calm my nerves down.
I hope this can help my girl to 逢凶化吉. Amitabha Buddha.
Post Date: 23 Nov 09
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
RBA lifts interest rate
From The West Australian,
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official interest rate by 25 basis points. Today's decision means the official cash rate will go from 3.25 per cent to 3.50 per cent.
That's continuing good news for my Aussie dollar holdings!
Post Date: 3 Nov 09
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official interest rate by 25 basis points. Today's decision means the official cash rate will go from 3.25 per cent to 3.50 per cent.
That's continuing good news for my Aussie dollar holdings!
Post Date: 3 Nov 09
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