Showing posts with label depth of life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label depth of life. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
i wouldn't mind being alone...
Saturday, October 10, 2009
i watch the stars from my window sill, the whole world is moving and i am standing still.
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i enjoy moments like this sometimes. to feel the world around me. standing still. doing nothing. this is the moment when my mind feels most at peace with the world. time stops, as if it does not exist.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Quotes on LIFE
Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death
- Albert Einstein
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Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.
- undefined source
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Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
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Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.
- Ashley Smith-----------------------------------------
Sunday, August 16, 2009
exploring Tumblr
Dudes and peeps and friends and everyone!
lately i am sooo, very into blogging at tumblr! and MY! am I in love with my blog layout at Tumblr! :D the blog layout colour changes each and everytime the page is refreshed. haha. awesome. suits to my liking. hehe
and no, this is not the plan i blogged abt in the previous post. this is merely the interest i started during my hectic exam. oh yes, i still blog during exam. even the night before exam, coz i find blogging very comforting. xD
so, yeah.. Tumblr.. you have to see it for yourself to know how cool it is. :)
here, link to my blog at Tumblr, Just Thoughts.
i only came into knowing Tumblr in JULY 2009!!! through an official website of an interactive copywriter name Zach Golden. i know right?! i am SOOO outdated! hahaha
i would still use Thoughts. Stories. Me. and You for sure. so don't forget to still come back here often for updates! :D both blogs will have different kinda updates. you'll have to observe then you'll know how they differ! :P hehehe
here's some snapshots of my Tumblr blog- Just Thoughts! :) love all the colours!
there's are more colours! xD but these snapshots already said more than enough. :)
cheers,
love ya!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
totally random
if life were easy, then it wouldn't be life.
so why don't we set every downside of life aside, tilt our head high and set foot and embark upon the unknowing yet exciting journey that lies ahead?
yes. smirk at the challenges and obstacles and say "HA! GOTCHA!"
Monday, August 10, 2009
Heroic warrior
nothing gets more exciting than this.
the end is here and it as it marks the start of another
the sense of anticipation grows ever stronger.
i am no heroic warrior.
but even the greatest warrior sense fear, the only element that set us apart is that they counter fear and beat it.
therefore in the face of fear i always tell myself
be brave, don't run.
problems would be unresolved if i run.
therefore i make myself face fear and doubts.
because i know what matters most at the end of the day is to get through it all and then and there i shall get my reward.
the end is here and it as it marks the start of another
the sense of anticipation grows ever stronger.
i am no heroic warrior.
but even the greatest warrior sense fear, the only element that set us apart is that they counter fear and beat it.
therefore in the face of fear i always tell myself
be brave, don't run.
problems would be unresolved if i run.
therefore i make myself face fear and doubts.
because i know what matters most at the end of the day is to get through it all and then and there i shall get my reward.
Monday, April 13, 2009
on flowers and the bee- the larger meaning behind this
what's going on behind this simple yet beautiful blue flower?
a busy bee doing its job.
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at most time, we just focus on what is explicitly presented ahead of us.
therefore even if we knew life is more than the thing that we are focusing on, we wouldn't care about the others that much, because it is not as prominent.
and we have the propensity to go for the obvious, at most time, aren't we?
but if we exert a little more effort, or take a small risk and step ahead (may it be one full step, or half a step), the view would be different.
you will be amazed by the larger world that you have yet to explore.
life is not just about your own life.
it's about all others.
because our lives are interdependant.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
simplicity
simple life, simple me.
is it as simple as it sounds?
however simple one thing appears, there's always a series of complicated stories behind it.
it can be a simple situation/ phenomena of raining, but the series of events that lead to the rain is actually hidden from our sense, hidden from our knowing, unless we go deeper to research on it.
it can be a smile, a simple radiant smile. it may be a sincere smile, because that girl just received the best news ever; it may be an insincere smile, because that girl thought her friend back-stabbed her.
and i believe you got the point.
every moment is life in its simplest form.
at every moment, every little things that aggregate is the sums of whatever present in front of us now. it may be a situation we are in, it may be an emotion we are encountering.
so whenever i tell myself that i just want it to be simple without much complications involve, it hardly works that way.
everything and everyone is interdependent, and that's the nature of life.
is it as simple as it sounds?
however simple one thing appears, there's always a series of complicated stories behind it.
it can be a simple situation/ phenomena of raining, but the series of events that lead to the rain is actually hidden from our sense, hidden from our knowing, unless we go deeper to research on it.
it can be a smile, a simple radiant smile. it may be a sincere smile, because that girl just received the best news ever; it may be an insincere smile, because that girl thought her friend back-stabbed her.
and i believe you got the point.
every moment is life in its simplest form.
at every moment, every little things that aggregate is the sums of whatever present in front of us now. it may be a situation we are in, it may be an emotion we are encountering.
so whenever i tell myself that i just want it to be simple without much complications involve, it hardly works that way.
everything and everyone is interdependent, and that's the nature of life.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
the Curious Case of Benjamin Button- my version of review
come to think of it, Benjamin Button does seem to have similarities with Forest Gump since they are both imaginatives that came from the same bright mind. you'll have to watch Forest Gump for yourself to comprehend the relation between the two.
Even after hours of watching the Curious Case of Benjamin Button, my head is still buzzing with the seemingly insignificant quotes by the characters.
The story is so simple yet the meaning that comes with it goes a long way.
Benjamin is just a young soul entrapped within an old and fragile body. let's put it this way, born looking old doesn't makes you an old person but the general perception of the society defined Benjamin as old, and the old accept and see him as their peers.
The social construction of meaning is what generally accepted by everyone of us. just like the idea of "time". at certain period, i just think... time is the creation of human being, we coined the term "time", because we see changes. changes that cannot be unmade. to comprehend these changes, we explain that in every moment that we live, it is one second longer we have been living on earth.
the good thing that Benjamin is born old is that he is able to see life from a different perspective than anyone of us who born "normal" and grow "normal". so why am I highlighting the word "normal"? the funny thing is, what perceived as normal lies in those who owns the power discourse. they are the one who has a say in what is and what is not. Benjamin grew up knowing his life as an oldman, however, his soul is nothing close to old. so what makes him think of himself as an oldman? He grew up in an environment that is full of the elders, who look physically inept just like he does and thus he feel that he belongs to the crowd, and hold the belief that he will soon die, just like any old people do. so you see, individual's perception of himself is shaped by what he sees, hear or feel.
but as time goes by, as the other elders living under the same roof moved on, Benjamin started to feel that he is the odd one out because unlike what he expected, he feel stronger and younger from day to day. and when you are different than others, you belong to nowhere, you are alone.
thus, at young age, Benjamin knew death and the emotions of loss when someone you know passed away. he learned young then and there, unlike many if not most of us who started young, knowing toys. won't it be too heavy for a child to know death before his time? in Benjamin's case, it's not because he grew up knowing he is blessed to be alive, as it is what his momma Queenie always tell him. it's how we see things that determine our attitude towards life. feeling blessed at every moment is what kept him having a positive prospective on his life.
why.. don't you think so? we would only start showing our appreciation whenever we realise we are starting and closing to lose something. as what Ms. Maple said "Benjamin, we're meant to lose the people we love. How else would we know how important they are to us". as much as we hate to admit it, we have the propensity to take things for granted. "we have a long life ahead", we always say. but sometimes things just don't go the way we as we pleased. more often than not, it takes us a lifetime to realise what is important to us, to finally comprehend the truth to life.
"Your life is defined by its opportunities... even the ones you miss.", this is one of the quotes that i like. Opportunities come and go, some of them aren't recognised by our blunt sensitivity, because we do not believe in our luck. well, maybe it's not about luck, it's about how we perceive ourselves to be. sometimes we just perceive ourselves as what others think of us. we let outer perceptions shape our lives.
life can be so simple yet it is complicated at times. but are we the one who tend to make things complicated?
just how much difference skin colour, race and nationality brings, we are still the same in encountering possibly the same simple happiness of celebrating life, and the same problems in life (relatonships, finance, health, etc). "Sometimes we're on a collision course, and we just don't know it." our lives are entwined, where one affects the other even when each event of our lives are happening simultaneously. (i think the movie "BABEL" depicted this really well)
and finally, i'll share another quote from this movie that i really like, "You can be as mad as a mad dog at the way things went. You could swear, curse the fates, but when it comes to the end, you have to let go.", yes.. we complain a lot in our lifetime. the next time you start complaining, try to hold it for one second and think it this way.. instead of wasting energy on complaining, do something. this way you'll not only feel better, small changes follow and someday, you'll realise how big a change these small changes will bring.
for some people, this is just another boring movie that stretched for almost three hours. for some of us, this movie imbued such strong message that we as city dwellers should take note of. remember the elders in the movie. remember the life encountered by Benjamin Button as he walks alone down the path. remember to always be true to yourself and those that you love.
Even after hours of watching the Curious Case of Benjamin Button, my head is still buzzing with the seemingly insignificant quotes by the characters.
The social construction of meaning is what generally accepted by everyone of us. just like the idea of "time". at certain period, i just think... time is the creation of human being, we coined the term "time", because we see changes. changes that cannot be unmade. to comprehend these changes, we explain that in every moment that we live, it is one second longer we have been living on earth.
the good thing that Benjamin is born old is that he is able to see life from a different perspective than anyone of us who born "normal" and grow "normal". so why am I highlighting the word "normal"? the funny thing is, what perceived as normal lies in those who owns the power discourse. they are the one who has a say in what is and what is not. Benjamin grew up knowing his life as an oldman, however, his soul is nothing close to old. so what makes him think of himself as an oldman? He grew up in an environment that is full of the elders, who look physically inept just like he does and thus he feel that he belongs to the crowd, and hold the belief that he will soon die, just like any old people do. so you see, individual's perception of himself is shaped by what he sees, hear or feel.
but as time goes by, as the other elders living under the same roof moved on, Benjamin started to feel that he is the odd one out because unlike what he expected, he feel stronger and younger from day to day. and when you are different than others, you belong to nowhere, you are alone.
thus, at young age, Benjamin knew death and the emotions of loss when someone you know passed away. he learned young then and there, unlike many if not most of us who started young, knowing toys. won't it be too heavy for a child to know death before his time? in Benjamin's case, it's not because he grew up knowing he is blessed to be alive, as it is what his momma Queenie always tell him. it's how we see things that determine our attitude towards life. feeling blessed at every moment is what kept him having a positive prospective on his life.
why.. don't you think so? we would only start showing our appreciation whenever we realise we are starting and closing to lose something. as what Ms. Maple said "Benjamin, we're meant to lose the people we love. How else would we know how important they are to us". as much as we hate to admit it, we have the propensity to take things for granted. "we have a long life ahead", we always say. but sometimes things just don't go the way we as we pleased. more often than not, it takes us a lifetime to realise what is important to us, to finally comprehend the truth to life.
"Your life is defined by its opportunities... even the ones you miss.", this is one of the quotes that i like. Opportunities come and go, some of them aren't recognised by our blunt sensitivity, because we do not believe in our luck. well, maybe it's not about luck, it's about how we perceive ourselves to be. sometimes we just perceive ourselves as what others think of us. we let outer perceptions shape our lives.
life can be so simple yet it is complicated at times. but are we the one who tend to make things complicated?
just how much difference skin colour, race and nationality brings, we are still the same in encountering possibly the same simple happiness of celebrating life, and the same problems in life (relatonships, finance, health, etc). "Sometimes we're on a collision course, and we just don't know it." our lives are entwined, where one affects the other even when each event of our lives are happening simultaneously. (i think the movie "BABEL" depicted this really well)
and finally, i'll share another quote from this movie that i really like, "You can be as mad as a mad dog at the way things went. You could swear, curse the fates, but when it comes to the end, you have to let go.", yes.. we complain a lot in our lifetime. the next time you start complaining, try to hold it for one second and think it this way.. instead of wasting energy on complaining, do something. this way you'll not only feel better, small changes follow and someday, you'll realise how big a change these small changes will bring.
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that's all for now.. until next time. xD
Cherish signing off.
22/03/09
Cherish signing off.
22/03/09
Friday, February 13, 2009
Ponder...
At this point of life, what have you accomplished?
and at the age of 30,40,50,60,70... what will be the thought that will haunt your mind day in and day out? most of the time, when i lay my eyes on the elders, i ponder...
if i were them, what will i be thinking right now? looking at the younger generations after mine, will i laugh at their annoyance of true happiness? because, i am sure, as we aged, it will become clear for many if not most of us, of what is important. what is the main point of going through our lives. what is to gain and to lose... acceptance to failures and stand up with strengthen willpower. as we aged, and as our youth starting to whish away, should we be sad? are they sad? are they afraid of dying? or will they just get on with their life happily and welcoming the soon to come death with open arms? i doubt they will be afraid of dying, but i am sure what they afraid of, is not death itself. it is the consequences of death- departing with their beloved sons and daughters, and for some, this material world. some, worried if upon their death, they will no longer be remembered. it is ever so vital that our existence or "pre-existence" is remembered, because it is human nature. we want to feel loved and needed. If i were in the position of the elderly, yes, i will be afraid of dying, but it's because i just can't leave all the wonderful people, places and memories behind. may i take all the memories with me?
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50 or 60 years from now, where will i be?
and at the age of 30,40,50,60,70... what will be the thought that will haunt your mind day in and day out? most of the time, when i lay my eyes on the elders, i ponder...
if i were them, what will i be thinking right now? looking at the younger generations after mine, will i laugh at their annoyance of true happiness? because, i am sure, as we aged, it will become clear for many if not most of us, of what is important. what is the main point of going through our lives. what is to gain and to lose... acceptance to failures and stand up with strengthen willpower. as we aged, and as our youth starting to whish away, should we be sad? are they sad? are they afraid of dying? or will they just get on with their life happily and welcoming the soon to come death with open arms? i doubt they will be afraid of dying, but i am sure what they afraid of, is not death itself. it is the consequences of death- departing with their beloved sons and daughters, and for some, this material world. some, worried if upon their death, they will no longer be remembered. it is ever so vital that our existence or "pre-existence" is remembered, because it is human nature. we want to feel loved and needed. If i were in the position of the elderly, yes, i will be afraid of dying, but it's because i just can't leave all the wonderful people, places and memories behind. may i take all the memories with me?
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50 or 60 years from now, where will i be?
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Distance
even a milimetre distance away..
can be so captivatingly suffocating.
i am stubborn. those that seem unreachable is always where i am heading.
wanting to get so near, and thus the distance in between became more and more materialsed as if made of cold hard rock.
communications seem hanging like a thin thread, threaten to break at any second.
as i edge nearer, everything seem to be threatening in turning into vapour.
and therefore i moved away, and then it all became foggy and an air of mystery added to the already unreachable.
getting tired of entrapping within this dilemma.
wouldn't it be easier not to care as much about everything in this world?
yes, it would. it will be less of a hassle, too.
can be so captivatingly suffocating.
i am stubborn. those that seem unreachable is always where i am heading.
wanting to get so near, and thus the distance in between became more and more materialsed as if made of cold hard rock.
communications seem hanging like a thin thread, threaten to break at any second.
as i edge nearer, everything seem to be threatening in turning into vapour.
and therefore i moved away, and then it all became foggy and an air of mystery added to the already unreachable.
getting tired of entrapping within this dilemma.
wouldn't it be easier not to care as much about everything in this world?
yes, it would. it will be less of a hassle, too.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Chosen Quotes to Share with (Twenty)- Sentiment
I don't play accurately-any one can play accurately- but I play with wonderful expression.
As far as the piano is concerned, sentiment is my forte. I keep science for Life.
-Oscar Wilde
-Oscar Wilde
Algernon from The Importance of Being EarnestIrish dramatist, novelist, & poet (1854 - 1900)
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Chosen Quotes to Share with (EIGHTEEN)
Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.
-Oscar Wilde
-Oscar Wilde
Irish dramatist, novelist, & poet (1854 - 1900)
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one may disagree. but some of those times when we hear someone saying "it is the best way for you", "believe me, this is what you should do", "you don't know more than i do and i think you...", "you should try to not go against your parents' will" etc.
you won't agree but don't you think there is some degree of manipulation? they do not hope to see you going against their hope.
perhaps, yes... they don't think the path or way of things you are taking charge is the best way, not a better way than what they have in mind. and yes, you may have their best interest at heart and they are showing that they do care about you.
but, as they are telling you what to do and what not to do, they are sweeping off the privilege of yours to take charge of your own life.
you may think "selfishness" is a strong word. but it is not that strong if you realise there is some degree of selfishness in them, who are having their hopes on you, hoping that you won't let them down, and work towards what they think is best for you.
what they do not wish to see is, your rebellion.
to live a life they wishes you to live.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Chosen Quotes to Share with (FOURTEEN)
Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.
-Josh Billings
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people sometimes lose sight of why they are doing something. Ask yourself, is this important to me? Does it makes me happy? is this what i am looking for? is this taking me a step closer to my bigger goal/ ultimate goal?
sometimes we are too immersed in the struggle to get the good cards, or taking all too seriously about whether the good cards are in hand, that we overlook the more important part of getting to know yourself well enough to play your role well. the good cards here, meaning having everything blissfully good on your side, which helps you reach your goal taking the easier path.
having good cards in hand is a plus, but do you use them well? some people comes from rich and strong background, but how did they turn out to be? they did not play their cards well. On the other hand, some people from a background not as strong who develop his/her interests/talents well, is on their way to a successful/ meaningful life.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Chosen Quotes to Share with (TWELVE)
It is not length of life, but depth of life.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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short and simple but the meaning is deeper than ever. the length of the linguistic size never determines and affects its meaning. how well do you live your live?
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