Hmmm? What's that? Pardon? Can you say that again? If you like such questions, you listen with one ear...the other is reserved for your cell phone, conversation at adjacent tables or the mention of your own name by someone else in the room. Other reasons include you are trying to generate your what u want to say rather than listening, or your thoughts are occupied with other things. It's not too late to know that you might hurt the talking person in a way that her words are not being taken seriously and plain ignored. Put it this way, you don't value what they have to say. Unless you are good at pretending, they could feel it. It is even more unacceptable to be pretending to listen while you are looking away at something else. If you are not interested in the conversation, you should try to change the topic or frankly set the time limit like "I have a couple more minutes then i got to go. Tell me more when you have a chance. I definately want to hear it." or something nice you can think of.
I had a friend in high school whom i believe to be an excellent listener. Every time i said something he always opened both his eyes the size of a fried egg(just exxagerating) looking straight at mine, and his ears seemed to be ready to absorb anything, and his mouth opened up accordingly to a big or a little surprise. He made it like every word he heard is his oxygen. He didn't talk about his part a lot but asked and listened attentively. He started his sentence with "You .... or We....." not "I....., My......, Myself...." He rarely interrupted unless it was important enough to get to the point. By the way he was not an alien, though he looked like (sometimes) lolz.
Having someone around to listen is a gift. You can have a great conversation with someone even with your mouth less open, but your heart more open. Like any skills, you can practice listening everyday until it becomes second nature. You can learn a lot more from people by focusing on listening and asking than by talking about your own storyline. I don't mean that you should not talk about yourself at all but at least you should make sure listening is also a part of your conversation. And of course, even though i couldn't hear what you want to say, i am listening to what you have to comment. P-)
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
November 29, 2008
September 25, 2008
Pessimist Vs Optimist
Who is a pessimist? Pessimists¨ are unhappy when they have no troubles to speak
¨ feel bad when they feel good, for fear they will feel worse when they feel better
¨ spend most of their life at complaint counters
¨ always turn out the lights to see how dark it is
¨ are always looking for cracks in the mirror of life
¨ stop sleeping in bed when they hear that more people die in bed than anywhere else
¨ cannot enjoy their health because they think they may be sick tomorrow
¨ not only expect the worst but make the worst of whatever happens
¨ don't see the doughnut, only the hole
¨ believe that the sun shines only to cast shadows
¨ forget their blessings and count their troubles
¨ know that hard work never hurts anyone but believe "why take a chance?"
Who is an optimist? It is well described by the following:
- Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
- Talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.
- Make all your friends feel there is something in them.
- Look at the sunny side of everything.
- Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best.
- Be as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
- Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
- Give everyone a smile.
- Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others.
- Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.
From You can win by Shiv Khera, the first self-development book i own.
September 14, 2008
Life Phylosophy
This is probably the most important post i have ever wrote because i put all the pieces of life lesson puzzles together. A tree can stand tall because of its root. The better the root is, the stronger the tree is. Similarly, a man depends on his beliefs to succeed. Beliefs are the core, the essential part of your being, the inner you; in other words, the person inside you. Positive beliefs lead to positive attitude and positve mind set which affect every part of your life and relationship. As much as i wish i want to systematically install the following beliefs inside myself.
1. By default, people are born with good heart. By good heart, i mean they are good persons with honesty and integrity.
2. People are generally open to conversation. They may look a little mean, but we cannot tell if they like to talk or not, unless we start talking.
3. If you are too tired of saying hello, just smile to people and count how many smiles you get back. You won't believe it. Smile is the best conversation opener.
4. By telling myself i like people i talk to, i become a better conversationalist. I am even better if i talk with people i don't like, and people who don't like me.
5. The first step to make people like you is to like yourself in the first place. If you don't like yourself, why should other?
6. Know what make you happy and what make you unhappy. Do only what make you happy. Know your strenght and weakness. Keep your strenght, improve your weakness.
7. Learn something new everyday, you will be amazed by the end of the month how knowledgeable you are.
8. Play with a child in your free time. But don't act childish.
1. By default, people are born with good heart. By good heart, i mean they are good persons with honesty and integrity.
2. People are generally open to conversation. They may look a little mean, but we cannot tell if they like to talk or not, unless we start talking.
3. If you are too tired of saying hello, just smile to people and count how many smiles you get back. You won't believe it. Smile is the best conversation opener.
4. By telling myself i like people i talk to, i become a better conversationalist. I am even better if i talk with people i don't like, and people who don't like me.
5. The first step to make people like you is to like yourself in the first place. If you don't like yourself, why should other?
6. Know what make you happy and what make you unhappy. Do only what make you happy. Know your strenght and weakness. Keep your strenght, improve your weakness.
7. Learn something new everyday, you will be amazed by the end of the month how knowledgeable you are.
8. Play with a child in your free time. But don't act childish.
9. Don't overthink, don't overanalyse, don't spend a second try to think what other are thinking of you or it will take your own peace away. They are too busy thinking about themselves.
10. Don't forget to breath, this is the most important task.
August 12, 2008
Tired or being tired
I strongly believe that our physical well-being and mental well-being have a profound relationship with each other. Recently i have been to the gym doing some intense workout which took away so much energy from my body. To be a good sharp and to have a sexy shirt-less six-pack chest muscle body on the beach is not easy as one-two-three or A-B-C at all. We have to balance between the input and output of energy, dietry and sleeping time. When i am physically tired, i have two choices: one is to allow my mind to be tired too, and the other is to allow not. I am getting tired of being tired. The term tireness and laziness should also be distinguised. I am tired of being lazy. Let's rock and make everyday as exciting as tomorrow you are having a girlfriend, a new girlfriend indeed.
June 27, 2008
Dare to fail
Have you every read this book? This book is a combination of inspiration and comics series. It's very true that everyone makes mistakes during their path of life. Within each and every mistake and failure, we learn the stepping stones to success. If we look at failure as an experience, not a grief or regret, we will definately become a true winner. Without further to say, i enclose a couple of funny, yet spirit-lifting cartoons. Let's laugh out loud at our mistakes.
June 19, 2008
Buffaloes, Lions and Crocodiles Battle
This is without doubt one of the best video clip i have ever seen in my life. In the beginning, on one side of my mind, i felt so pity for the poor baby buffalo which was attacked by the hungry and dangerous lions. On the other side, i know that this is what lions have to do as the jungle king hunters for they cannot eat grass or fruit. It's unbelievable to witness that the crocodiles were silent hunters looking for prey during which the little buffaloes desperately trying to escape from the sharp claws. What's more surprsing to me is the return of the crowd of buffaloes to rescue the vitim buffalo. I was a little angry at the lions in the first place. But as i watched them confronting a serious situation, my whole perspective was completely changed. I wish the lions could apologize to the buffaloes.
If i am not too touched by this breath-taking battle, i think at least i have observed some valuable lessons:
1) Calm, relax and patience are virtue. (The lions were very patient predators)
2) Set Goals or Begin with an end. (They also set goals before they started their hunting)
3) Look for opportunity and take it right away. But don't take advantage of others. (The crocodiles are opportunists. They are best only in water. I wish they got out of water or the lions could swim. Notice how the lions got scared by them. They looked funny. lolz)
4) Show mercy to the weak (the buffaloes had a chance to kill the lions by running over them, but they didn't take it and let them free)
5) Teamwork. (I really praised how the buffaloes communicated each other, how they worked in a team to make a strong power, how they loved each other)
6) Struggling and hard-working bring success. (The small buffalo's life was hanging by a threat, yet he kept fighting till his dying breath. At the end, he managed to escape from the lions)
7) Don't give up. (If the young buffalo gave up, it would have died. But it overcame pain and fear to survive with almost zero hope. If i were him, i might have closed my eyes and got eaten.)
8) Be prepared for the good or bad or any unexpected things. (The tourist started the car engine before hand)
June 15, 2008
June 6, 2008
Life Lessons
It bothers me when i am trying to look for sth, I won't find it. When i give up, it shows up right in front of me.
Everyone is born with a good heart.
There are billions of people in the world. Don't compare with yourself with other people. Just be yourself, because there are enough already. (help me edit this one)
Everyone is born with a good heart.
There are billions of people in the world. Don't compare with yourself with other people. Just be yourself, because there are enough already. (help me edit this one)
May 18, 2008
15 Things You Probably Never Knew or Thought About
1. At least 5 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
Source: Unknown
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
Source: Unknown
May 7, 2008
21 lessons
ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.
FIVE .. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN ... In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN! ... When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
SEVENTEEN Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.
FIVE .. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN ... In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN! ... When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
SEVENTEEN Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.
April 18, 2008
I am feeling like.....
I am feeling like the winter has froozen my heart and soul.
I am feeling like i am learning to run before i learn to walk.
I am feeling like i am learning to talk before i learn to cry.
I am feelilng like the world is passing by in front of my eyes.
I am feeling like WTC is crashing by next to me.
I am feeling empty and i wonder why.
I am feeling intimidated by the the dark cloud and the crying sky.
I am feeling like i have to say goodbye and thank you for sharing your ups and downs.
Sound weird huh? I have neve ever written something like this. Just because i am not doing good for my exam, it causes me a temporary feeling. Don't take it serious. The world is beautiful and it always is just like we are.
April 16, 2008
How Do You Make Yourself Happy?
Ealier this evening at work, i couldn't be any more exhausted and drowsy. However, as a saleperson, it's my responsiblity to nicely interact and take care of customer's needs. Smile, hello, hi, how are you?, Do you find what you are looking for? What brought you in today? are the common words to say. I sometimes felt like an automatic answering machine. However, i like this job for now at least.
A well-dressed lady entered my store to look for a few items. She looked very young and enthusiastic in her sixties. As normal, i greeted her. After exchanging a couple of hi and hello, how are you? good back and forth, she asked me where i was from. "I am from Cambodia," i said "how about you, ma'am?". "Originally, i am from Hong Kong." she responded. "Ni hao ma?" and "Xia Xia", i said to make her happy. She smiled. Before she was going to leave, i took the chance to ask her, "I read an article online, a question was raised 'how do you make your life happy?' " "How do you make your life happy?" she repeated my question, smiled and proceeded without any hesitation, "you have to think positively, not on the negative sides of the world." She continued to clarify with an inspring example, "There is a glass of water, some people may see it half-full while some may see it half-empty. It's just the way we see things differently." "Thanks for a very good advice," I thanked her "because i saw you with your husband (a white guy) were such a happy couple, so i thought i could learn from you. She responded "Actually i am a psychologist". I suprisingly exclaimed "Wow, i am asking the right person today. I'm glad i did it"
She continued "Our physcial and mental health are interrelatively important. I recommended you to check your physical health in the first step. Then see its effects on your level of happiness." "But i don't have any remarkable diseases right now." I added. "What i meant by physical health is how you sleep and how you eat, do you exercise by the way?" "Nope, but i walked a lot at workplace and dropped five pounds already" I told her. "That's one case. You probably don't have a healthy sleeping or eating habit." (That's right i sleep late bcos of blogging, eat McDonald for dinner) I thought. "An extra multi-vitamin everyday can be helpful." She recommended. "Ok, thanks". I said. We paused a little. "it's very nice to see you and thanks for stopping by" I said as her husband was walking to her. She told her husband the story, and he said "We have to live our lives on the positive side and look at the bright side of the world. Life is just too short to be sad" As I watched them walking away happily, his hand on her shoulder, i told myself that i could be happy, no matter how tough life can be.
I'm sure we could also be as successful as our parents (i assume that our parents are successful) no matter how many years or how many children it takes.
Last but no least, don't forget to have S.E.X everyday since it's very important for your health. Before dirty ideas enter your mind, S.E.X stands for Sleep, Eat, eXercise. Don't forget S.E.X.
One final question i like to ask you "How do you make your life happy?" If you just share a single-line answer, I'm positive that we will have a long list of "How to be happy".
A well-dressed lady entered my store to look for a few items. She looked very young and enthusiastic in her sixties. As normal, i greeted her. After exchanging a couple of hi and hello, how are you? good back and forth, she asked me where i was from. "I am from Cambodia," i said "how about you, ma'am?". "Originally, i am from Hong Kong." she responded. "Ni hao ma?" and "Xia Xia", i said to make her happy. She smiled. Before she was going to leave, i took the chance to ask her, "I read an article online, a question was raised 'how do you make your life happy?' " "How do you make your life happy?" she repeated my question, smiled and proceeded without any hesitation, "you have to think positively, not on the negative sides of the world." She continued to clarify with an inspring example, "There is a glass of water, some people may see it half-full while some may see it half-empty. It's just the way we see things differently." "Thanks for a very good advice," I thanked her "because i saw you with your husband (a white guy) were such a happy couple, so i thought i could learn from you. She responded "Actually i am a psychologist". I suprisingly exclaimed "Wow, i am asking the right person today. I'm glad i did it"
She continued "Our physcial and mental health are interrelatively important. I recommended you to check your physical health in the first step. Then see its effects on your level of happiness." "But i don't have any remarkable diseases right now." I added. "What i meant by physical health is how you sleep and how you eat, do you exercise by the way?" "Nope, but i walked a lot at workplace and dropped five pounds already" I told her. "That's one case. You probably don't have a healthy sleeping or eating habit." (That's right i sleep late bcos of blogging, eat McDonald for dinner) I thought. "An extra multi-vitamin everyday can be helpful." She recommended. "Ok, thanks". I said. We paused a little. "it's very nice to see you and thanks for stopping by" I said as her husband was walking to her. She told her husband the story, and he said "We have to live our lives on the positive side and look at the bright side of the world. Life is just too short to be sad" As I watched them walking away happily, his hand on her shoulder, i told myself that i could be happy, no matter how tough life can be.
I'm sure we could also be as successful as our parents (i assume that our parents are successful) no matter how many years or how many children it takes.
Last but no least, don't forget to have S.E.X everyday since it's very important for your health. Before dirty ideas enter your mind, S.E.X stands for Sleep, Eat, eXercise. Don't forget S.E.X.
One final question i like to ask you "How do you make your life happy?" If you just share a single-line answer, I'm positive that we will have a long list of "How to be happy".
April 1, 2008
7 Wonders of the World
7 Wonders of the World
Source: Unknown
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
Let me open a pair of braskets (Don't Forget to Vote for Angkor Wat). I am proud to be KHMER. I'm %100 sure we all are.
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one quiet student hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help. " The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:
1. to touch (I like touching, hugging and kissing. It's just a wonderful feeling. I'm very sorry that Khmer don't hug and kiss that often, i see Americans hug and kiss each other on a daily basis. Sometime i got one from them too. haha. Touch ur face now, just touch it. Don't slap it ok? And don't even think about kissing yourself in a mirror. Imao)
2. to taste (trust me, tasting is not enough for me, I love eating. If i have to choose between seeing a gf and a big meal, i will definitely choose the big meal. Oh oh i am too fast, i will bring her to the big meal with me, that's better)
3. to see (this point is fantastic. Have you ever imagined yourself being blind? If you just try to close your eyes for 10mn and walk around, you will know how miserale life is to live through darkness and imagination without the sight. I have Chinese eyes, but they work effectively. My favorite color is sky blue. lolz)
4. to hear (the wind is blowing you hear the sound, of the leaves falling down from the tree, of the rain drops, of the whisper from your mum, of children crying, of a nice song blah blah blah. I love my ipod by the way. haha)
She hesitated a little, and then added
5. to feel (Is it gay if i like talking about feeling and emotion? Ask yourself how you are feeling now? good, bad or neutral. How do u feel when somebody tells you that he or she have been missing and thinking about you. Happy right? And i feel happy when you are commenting my blog :-)
6. to laugh (Like it or not, laughter is one of the best medicines. It reduces tension and stress. LOL stands for Laugh Out Loud. So don't just laugh quietly. A person who laughs live longer than a person who frowns. One day i went to the sea in KS. Right after i took a shower, i found out that somebody stole my towel. oh lord. What could i do? Would i lock myself in the room forever or wait till mid-night to get out? haha If you are not laughing now, tickle yourself. Don't worry, i had my short pants on te. What's on your mind?)
7. and to love (I would define LOVE as the greatest gift a person can give, get and share as well. You don't have to look for love. It's within yourself already. The more you give, the more you will get. Love me and i will automatically love you back my friend)
The room was so full of silence you could have heard a pin drop. Those things we overlook as simple and "ordinary" are truly wondrous.
Source: Unknown
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
Let me open a pair of braskets (Don't Forget to Vote for Angkor Wat). I am proud to be KHMER. I'm %100 sure we all are.
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one quiet student hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help. " The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:
1. to touch (I like touching, hugging and kissing. It's just a wonderful feeling. I'm very sorry that Khmer don't hug and kiss that often, i see Americans hug and kiss each other on a daily basis. Sometime i got one from them too. haha. Touch ur face now, just touch it. Don't slap it ok? And don't even think about kissing yourself in a mirror. Imao)
2. to taste (trust me, tasting is not enough for me, I love eating. If i have to choose between seeing a gf and a big meal, i will definitely choose the big meal. Oh oh i am too fast, i will bring her to the big meal with me, that's better)
3. to see (this point is fantastic. Have you ever imagined yourself being blind? If you just try to close your eyes for 10mn and walk around, you will know how miserale life is to live through darkness and imagination without the sight. I have Chinese eyes, but they work effectively. My favorite color is sky blue. lolz)
4. to hear (the wind is blowing you hear the sound, of the leaves falling down from the tree, of the rain drops, of the whisper from your mum, of children crying, of a nice song blah blah blah. I love my ipod by the way. haha)
She hesitated a little, and then added
5. to feel (Is it gay if i like talking about feeling and emotion? Ask yourself how you are feeling now? good, bad or neutral. How do u feel when somebody tells you that he or she have been missing and thinking about you. Happy right? And i feel happy when you are commenting my blog :-)
6. to laugh (Like it or not, laughter is one of the best medicines. It reduces tension and stress. LOL stands for Laugh Out Loud. So don't just laugh quietly. A person who laughs live longer than a person who frowns. One day i went to the sea in KS. Right after i took a shower, i found out that somebody stole my towel. oh lord. What could i do? Would i lock myself in the room forever or wait till mid-night to get out? haha If you are not laughing now, tickle yourself. Don't worry, i had my short pants on te. What's on your mind?)
7. and to love (I would define LOVE as the greatest gift a person can give, get and share as well. You don't have to look for love. It's within yourself already. The more you give, the more you will get. Love me and i will automatically love you back my friend)
The room was so full of silence you could have heard a pin drop. Those things we overlook as simple and "ordinary" are truly wondrous.
March 18, 2008
The Pursuit of Happiness
I remember when i were young, every morning i woke up was a new day. I felt excited to begin each day. There were fun in everything i did, whether i am playing on the ground with my neighbors, mummy buying me a smoothie, visiting my relatives, watching cartoons, listening to Preab Sovath, doing homework, riding a bike or reading a joke. As time goes, the excitment seems to fade away further and further. We learn from elder people that laughing a lot is childish. Can we become happy without laughing?
I have gone through many pains and obstacles. Failing an important examination that i have been working very hard and have so high expectation was a painful moment. Seeing my first gf cuddling with my best friend on a bus was heart-breaking. Watching countless patients in final breath makes me still and speechless. Studying hundrend pages of questions for several weeks for medical school final exams were extraordinary boring and tiring. Losing three best friends who decided to quit school before i did. Losing the chances to love the person i love. However, the biggest mountain of pain i have ever climped is being away from home. I have realized that nobody loves me as truly, unconditionally, deeply and enermously as my parents do. All the blames, all the advices, all the hits are to sharpen my value. Those things have impacted me in both negative and positive ways.
In pursuit of happiness, there are certain things i have to follow. Today i tell myself that i have to love my body, my emotion and my spirit. I must value what i am doing. I must surround myself with good-hearted persons. I must prioritize what is the most important and the least important to me and do it accordingly. I must be positive in everything i do and think. I must let go of the past. I must look forward to the future. I must learn to learn from mistakes and people. I must learn to understand the world. I must educate myself as much as i can. I must enjoy in everything i do. I must not regret. I must go on. I must be happy again.
I have gone through many pains and obstacles. Failing an important examination that i have been working very hard and have so high expectation was a painful moment. Seeing my first gf cuddling with my best friend on a bus was heart-breaking. Watching countless patients in final breath makes me still and speechless. Studying hundrend pages of questions for several weeks for medical school final exams were extraordinary boring and tiring. Losing three best friends who decided to quit school before i did. Losing the chances to love the person i love. However, the biggest mountain of pain i have ever climped is being away from home. I have realized that nobody loves me as truly, unconditionally, deeply and enermously as my parents do. All the blames, all the advices, all the hits are to sharpen my value. Those things have impacted me in both negative and positive ways.
In pursuit of happiness, there are certain things i have to follow. Today i tell myself that i have to love my body, my emotion and my spirit. I must value what i am doing. I must surround myself with good-hearted persons. I must prioritize what is the most important and the least important to me and do it accordingly. I must be positive in everything i do and think. I must let go of the past. I must look forward to the future. I must learn to learn from mistakes and people. I must learn to understand the world. I must educate myself as much as i can. I must enjoy in everything i do. I must not regret. I must go on. I must be happy again.
February 26, 2008
Words to live by
People are often unreasonable and self-centered,
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives,
Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you,
Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous,
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, may be forgotten tomorrow,
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may not be enough,
Give your best anyway.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives,
Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you,
Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous,
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, may be forgotten tomorrow,
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may not be enough,
Give your best anyway.
Mother Teresa
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