Recently, I watched a short movie clip sent by a friend, it is like a wake up call to me. It teaches me to bring the kindness forward and be kind to our parents who have been so loving in nurturing us.
For all they have given to me, there’s nothing I can ever repay them. And now I’m in my adulthood, I have less patient towards my aging parent. Thankful for this video, it reminds me to be gentle and kind to them.
The film title is “what is that, son?” At the beginning of the show, it shows an old age father sitting beside his adult son in the garden bench. His son is busy reading the paper. Both of them sit in silent until a sparrow landed in the bush near the bench they seated. The father gently asked, “What is that, son?” His son took a look at the direction his father looking at. Feeling a bit annoyed, he answered, “A sparrow.” The little sparrow happily jumping at the bush and his father asked again, ““What is that, son?” His son didn’t even bother to look at the sparrow. Without hesitation, he raised his voiced, “Father, I’ve told you. It is a sparrow!”
The sparrow flew to the tree behind their bench. His father took a look at the little creature, curiously again he asked, “What is that, son?” Furious, his son put down the paper and staring at his father, he shouted back at his dad, “Damn it. It is a sparrow!” After finished shouting at his dad, he re-picked up the paper and read it. His father calmly sat at the bench and again gently he asked, “What is that, son?” This time, his son was totally mad at his annoying actions in repeatingly asking him the same question. He slammed the paper in his hand. Stood up, staring at his father, in an extremely angry tone, “How many times you want me to tell you?! It is a sparrow! A DAMN sparrow. Sparrow! S.P.A.R.R.O.W!”
His father eyes showed great disappointment. He stood up, before his son could speak any further, he give him a sign there’s no need to talk further. He walked towards his house. His son felt some discomfort at the situation. Feeling mad and guilty at the same time. His father came back to the garden where his son was with a diary in his hand. He passed the diary to his son and requested him to read out the page where he had opened for him out loud. His son was puzzled, yet he fulfilled his father request. And the diary wrote, “Today, my 4 years old son was a sparrow in the garden. He had asked me 21 times what it was. And I answered him, son it is a sparrow. And each time I answered him, I hugged him in my arms, because I love him.” His son was embarrassed at what he did to his father. His father had only asked him 4 times, and he already lost his cool, he was shouting and blaming his father for the stupid question. So he hugged his father tightly. And the father smiled.
How true, when our parents guiding us during our growing years. They endure many things, accepting us by embracing it with tones of love. And when they have grow old. We are into our adulthood. We cannot even accept a little of slow actions, a little of repeating questions and many more. Blaming and complaining about them. Shame of me being a child that been grow in the blessing of loves. I’m sorry and I love you, mum and dad.
Monday 31 August 2009
Thursday 27 August 2009
Ramadhan
It’s the Ramadhan month again. For travelers to Malaysia, there are few things that I think it is good to know about Ramadhan.
What is Ramadhan? Ramadhan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. In the Western calendar, there is no fixed date, it moves forward about 10 days each year. This year Awal Ramadhan (beginning of Ramadhan) falls on the 22 Aug 09. All Muslim will fast from dawn to sun set during the whole month of Ramadhan. At the end of the Ramadhan is Syawal where Muslim in Malaysia celebrates Hari Raya. During the fasting, Muslim are refrain from drink, eat, sexual and other evil deeds. They will get up before dawn to Sahur (eat) and then perform the prayer. They will break fast after the Maghrib prayer. Ramadhan is a holy month, where Muslim are to practice patience, modesty, spirituality, self disclipine and empathy to those less fortunate. Children, pregnant women, nursing mother, women on menstrual, elderly, critical ill and mentally ill are exempted from fasting.
What do a travel needs to know when traveling in Malaysia during Ramadhan? Well, I think the first thing is to Respect their religious practice. Avoid drinking and eating in front of a Muslim during their fasting period.
For many resort and hotel, generally it is the low season for room booking. This is because most Muslim would not travel or go for holiday during the Ramadhan. So, for many budget travelers, it is one of the best times to grab a good deal. However, if you wish to book for banquet function, it could be hard to reserve place. This is because many corporate firms and government bodies would hold buka puasa (break fast) session during the Ramadhan to have better bond among employees or customers.
Getting food before break fast can be hassle, if you travel to remote places. Of course, normal fast food chain, malls, hotel dining, restaurant manned by non-Muslims would function as usual. Many Muslim restaurants would not be selling food during the fasting period. They would only operate before and / or after the break fast. However, if you are a food lover, I strongly encourage you to visit one of the Ramadhan market / Bazaar Ramadhan, which only available during the fasting month. Muslim would shop for food to prepare for the break fast session after sun set. Many non-Muslim Malaysian would also shop at the market for the specialty that solely available during the Ramadhan. It is the best place to get a feel of the local culture. Try the kuih-muih (local dessert), kurma (dates), ayam percik (chicken), kuih raya and more…
If you are less adventure about hunting food on the street, no worries, you can still taste many unique local cuisines in restaurant and hotels that offer buka puasa buffet or special dining menu during the month of Ramadhan.
Except for the food, I personally feel that it is a good time to do shopping during Ramadhan. Many retailers would offer promotion or sales for the upcoming Raya celebration. Also you’ll get the chance to see more of the beautiful traditional custom of the Malay community in Malaysia. Baju kurung, kebaya, batik, songket, songkot are some of the apparel fashion you should look out for.
Well, that what I know about Ramadhan and traveling during Ramadhan. If you ask me, I would still say Ramadhan is a good time to visit Malaysia. The room rates are generally lower, you’ll get to taste the special food of Ramadhan, shopping are aplenty (and lots of deals and offer around), and it offer a chance to learn about the culture of Malaysia. So why wait, it is just another good chance to come and experience the Malaysia hospitality!
Additional info:
This year Hari Raya Puasa falls on the 20 and 21 Sep 09. Hari Raya Puasa is a public holiday throughout Malaysia.
What is Ramadhan? Ramadhan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. In the Western calendar, there is no fixed date, it moves forward about 10 days each year. This year Awal Ramadhan (beginning of Ramadhan) falls on the 22 Aug 09. All Muslim will fast from dawn to sun set during the whole month of Ramadhan. At the end of the Ramadhan is Syawal where Muslim in Malaysia celebrates Hari Raya. During the fasting, Muslim are refrain from drink, eat, sexual and other evil deeds. They will get up before dawn to Sahur (eat) and then perform the prayer. They will break fast after the Maghrib prayer. Ramadhan is a holy month, where Muslim are to practice patience, modesty, spirituality, self disclipine and empathy to those less fortunate. Children, pregnant women, nursing mother, women on menstrual, elderly, critical ill and mentally ill are exempted from fasting.
What do a travel needs to know when traveling in Malaysia during Ramadhan? Well, I think the first thing is to Respect their religious practice. Avoid drinking and eating in front of a Muslim during their fasting period.
For many resort and hotel, generally it is the low season for room booking. This is because most Muslim would not travel or go for holiday during the Ramadhan. So, for many budget travelers, it is one of the best times to grab a good deal. However, if you wish to book for banquet function, it could be hard to reserve place. This is because many corporate firms and government bodies would hold buka puasa (break fast) session during the Ramadhan to have better bond among employees or customers.
Getting food before break fast can be hassle, if you travel to remote places. Of course, normal fast food chain, malls, hotel dining, restaurant manned by non-Muslims would function as usual. Many Muslim restaurants would not be selling food during the fasting period. They would only operate before and / or after the break fast. However, if you are a food lover, I strongly encourage you to visit one of the Ramadhan market / Bazaar Ramadhan, which only available during the fasting month. Muslim would shop for food to prepare for the break fast session after sun set. Many non-Muslim Malaysian would also shop at the market for the specialty that solely available during the Ramadhan. It is the best place to get a feel of the local culture. Try the kuih-muih (local dessert), kurma (dates), ayam percik (chicken), kuih raya and more…
If you are less adventure about hunting food on the street, no worries, you can still taste many unique local cuisines in restaurant and hotels that offer buka puasa buffet or special dining menu during the month of Ramadhan.
Except for the food, I personally feel that it is a good time to do shopping during Ramadhan. Many retailers would offer promotion or sales for the upcoming Raya celebration. Also you’ll get the chance to see more of the beautiful traditional custom of the Malay community in Malaysia. Baju kurung, kebaya, batik, songket, songkot are some of the apparel fashion you should look out for.
Well, that what I know about Ramadhan and traveling during Ramadhan. If you ask me, I would still say Ramadhan is a good time to visit Malaysia. The room rates are generally lower, you’ll get to taste the special food of Ramadhan, shopping are aplenty (and lots of deals and offer around), and it offer a chance to learn about the culture of Malaysia. So why wait, it is just another good chance to come and experience the Malaysia hospitality!
Additional info:
This year Hari Raya Puasa falls on the 20 and 21 Sep 09. Hari Raya Puasa is a public holiday throughout Malaysia.
Tuesday 25 August 2009
Snapshots from New Zealand
SCENARIES
I am taking a stroll on the peaceful Kaikuora’s street. Waiting for the time to go for dolphin watching.
A photo taken at Peninsula Seal Colony.
Our car stopped by the farmer for sheep crossing.
The quiet fishing village – Shag Point.
MILFORD SOUND
Spotted during the journey to Milford Sound. “avalanche area – no stopping” signage.
Which is really, which is reflection?
Fiord 
Route to Milford Sound - winding, sharp turns, sloppy and avalanche areas.QUEENSTOWN
Dare to challenge yourself for a jump? The first bungy jump site in New Zealand @ Queenstown.
Riding the chairlift up to the luge track @ Skyline, Queenstown. Oh, I love the fun of the high speed luge downhill!!
A goat standing at the hill top looking at us.
Friday 21 August 2009
Dim Sum
I remember once a mentor told me that we must give the special dim sum in serving people. He explained that dim sum, if you read the Chinese character, it means touches the heart. When serving people we must be willing to go the extra mile, sometimes it can be very small matter, but it will touches the heart of the receiving party and leave a lasting impression.
I truly agree in his statement. In many businesses and facets of life, we only do the minimum or what is the normal standard. So, if we only do the normal (average) things, how can we complain about receiving the normal treatments, or leading a normal (average) life?
No matter in business or in personal life, only if we are willing to spend a little affection on it. Add that little magical special touch, and automatically we can stand out from the crowd. That is because the heart that being touches will leave lasting positive impression on it. And it just likes the dim sum that we eat. We always need to improve on it and pushes out new dim sum dishes to match the needs of the others. With this, I believe your dim sum will lift you to another peak of your life.
I truly agree in his statement. In many businesses and facets of life, we only do the minimum or what is the normal standard. So, if we only do the normal (average) things, how can we complain about receiving the normal treatments, or leading a normal (average) life?
No matter in business or in personal life, only if we are willing to spend a little affection on it. Add that little magical special touch, and automatically we can stand out from the crowd. That is because the heart that being touches will leave lasting positive impression on it. And it just likes the dim sum that we eat. We always need to improve on it and pushes out new dim sum dishes to match the needs of the others. With this, I believe your dim sum will lift you to another peak of your life.
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Deerland @ Pahang
In my earlier blog I wrote about Kuala Gandah where you can see and get up close with the elephants. And about 5mins drive from the elephant sanctuary, you can also visit the Deerland. It is another great place to spend time with your family.
Deerland is run by a local Malay family. One can sees deers, kancil (mouse deer), sun bear, snake, ostriches, monkey, quill, and much more.
Most of the animals inside are allow to be fed by the visitors. You don’t need to buy feed for the animals, the caretakers will give you the right type of food for different animals. Visitors are allowed to pet and play with some of the animals inside the park. Yes, you can pet with deer, snake and even the sun bear.
If you going in a group, you can actually call up them and ask them to cater for a lunch inside the park. You may choose to have the lunch inside the park or to the river bank nearby the park (if weather permits). The owner told me that they can also arrange activities like flying fox for larger group. The fees are reasonable.
I’m very lucky to able to meet up with the owner. He asked her daughter to guide us in the park. She is very warm and friendly, guiding us to visit all the animals inside the park. Later, the owner joins us back at the entrance. He offered to guide us for a short walk to the forest nearby where he showed us the floral and fauna inside the forest. Among the plant we saw are the famous herb- Kacip Fatimah and Tongkat Ali.
If you are to self drive to this place, my recommendation is that depart from town early. First, go register at Kuala Gandah for the elephant watching (so that you can get the full access pass). Then you can drive to Deerland, spend few hours there. Maybe you can have lunch there (lunch must be pre-book). Or you’ll prefer to pack your lunch before departing. It is hard to find food around the area. Then, at about 2pm, proceed to Kuala Gandah for elephant watching.
Additional Information
Address: No. 67, Jalan Zabidin, 28400 Mentakab, Pahang.
Tel: 609 - 2797 249.
Opens daily except Fridays
Business hour: 10.30 am – 5.30pm
Admission fee: RM 10 (adult) RM 5 (children)
Deerland is run by a local Malay family. One can sees deers, kancil (mouse deer), sun bear, snake, ostriches, monkey, quill, and much more.Most of the animals inside are allow to be fed by the visitors. You don’t need to buy feed for the animals, the caretakers will give you the right type of food for different animals. Visitors are allowed to pet and play with some of the animals inside the park. Yes, you can pet with deer, snake and even the sun bear.
If you going in a group, you can actually call up them and ask them to cater for a lunch inside the park. You may choose to have the lunch inside the park or to the river bank nearby the park (if weather permits). The owner told me that they can also arrange activities like flying fox for larger group. The fees are reasonable.
I’m very lucky to able to meet up with the owner. He asked her daughter to guide us in the park. She is very warm and friendly, guiding us to visit all the animals inside the park. Later, the owner joins us back at the entrance. He offered to guide us for a short walk to the forest nearby where he showed us the floral and fauna inside the forest. Among the plant we saw are the famous herb- Kacip Fatimah and Tongkat Ali.
If you are to self drive to this place, my recommendation is that depart from town early. First, go register at Kuala Gandah for the elephant watching (so that you can get the full access pass). Then you can drive to Deerland, spend few hours there. Maybe you can have lunch there (lunch must be pre-book). Or you’ll prefer to pack your lunch before departing. It is hard to find food around the area. Then, at about 2pm, proceed to Kuala Gandah for elephant watching.
Additional Information
Address: No. 67, Jalan Zabidin, 28400 Mentakab, Pahang.
Tel: 609 - 2797 249.
Opens daily except Fridays
Business hour: 10.30 am – 5.30pm
Admission fee: RM 10 (adult) RM 5 (children)
Friday 14 August 2009
Galeri Sri Perdana
Galeri Sri Perdana is open as a tribute to the contribution of the longest serving Prime Minister of Malaysia – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammed. This gallery is the former residence of Tun. It officially opens to the public on the 21 December 2003.
Amber of free parking bay is available at the side of the main entrance. Walking uphill towards the main entrance of the former residence of Tun you will be greeted by the fleet of vehicles given to Tun.
Photo: The main entrance to Tun’s former residence.
Camera, food and drinks are not allowed inside the building. Entering the building you’ll see the main lounge for official visitors. Also located in the ground floor is the banquet hall, family gathering hall. The hall is decorated with unique woodcarving. Also kept inside the gallery were parts of the souvenir presented to Tun.
Kitchen, laundry room and wood craft workshop are located at the lower floor. On the second floor, you have a chance to imagine the personal life of Tun where his family dining area, kitchen, his main bedroom as well as his children room are. There’s an exhibition hall featuring part of the Tun’s collections.
Coming out from the main building, you can also visit the green house located behind the main building. Adjacent to the main building, there’s a theatre room.
Take a stroll in the garden of Sri Perdana Galeri before you exit the gallery. A souvenir shop is available at the parking bay located outside the main gallery entrance.
Address: Jalan Terengganu, Off Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 603- 2072 2663
Adminission: Free
Opens: Tues – Sunday (10am -4.30 pm)
Closed on Mondays except public holidays and school holidays.
Amber of free parking bay is available at the side of the main entrance. Walking uphill towards the main entrance of the former residence of Tun you will be greeted by the fleet of vehicles given to Tun.
Photo: The main entrance to Tun’s former residence.
Camera, food and drinks are not allowed inside the building. Entering the building you’ll see the main lounge for official visitors. Also located in the ground floor is the banquet hall, family gathering hall. The hall is decorated with unique woodcarving. Also kept inside the gallery were parts of the souvenir presented to Tun.
Kitchen, laundry room and wood craft workshop are located at the lower floor. On the second floor, you have a chance to imagine the personal life of Tun where his family dining area, kitchen, his main bedroom as well as his children room are. There’s an exhibition hall featuring part of the Tun’s collections.
Coming out from the main building, you can also visit the green house located behind the main building. Adjacent to the main building, there’s a theatre room.
Take a stroll in the garden of Sri Perdana Galeri before you exit the gallery. A souvenir shop is available at the parking bay located outside the main gallery entrance.
Address: Jalan Terengganu, Off Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 603- 2072 2663
Adminission: Free
Opens: Tues – Sunday (10am -4.30 pm)
Closed on Mondays except public holidays and school holidays.
Tuesday 11 August 2009
Gross!!
Few days ago, I spotted this fat, gross worm outside my house. It is climbing up the flower pot where the curry leaf tree is planted. Hey, wait a minute, this fat worm gotta finish up my curry leaves. I take a closer lot at this yellow slimmy creature, it has a pair of fake eyes giving impression of a even bigger worm.
I move it to somewhere else and don't you come back and eat up my curry leaf tree!!
This creature make my little niece so excited, she keep bugging on me saying want to see the fatty worm on my cam. Every time she sees it on the cam, she would exclaimed, "Eee!! Chung chung so fierce... Wanna bite people..." I reminds me of my childhood days. Almost every day we can see caterpillar like this crawling around the garden planted with orchids and other flowers. Sometimes, I even helped out to search out the chung chung (caterpillar/ ulat/ worm) hidden inside my garden. So that my dad flowers are not finished munching my the caterpillar.
Butterflies, caterpillar, eggs of butterflies, insect cocoon, ladybug, grasshopers and mantis were commonly found around my house's garden. As i grow up the grasshoper and mantis started to dissappeared. Later, ladybug are no longer seen around my house area. Hai.. so sad, last time I used to see red or yellow ladybug with black dotts. And now even butterflies and caterpillar are hardly seen. That's why my young niece got such excitment when she see the caterpillar for real, first time.
Hhhmm... development bring many materials enjoyment, at the same time, we lost many natural treasure each day as the side effect of the development...
Friday 7 August 2009
Kuala Gandah Elaphant Santuary @ Pahang
Wanting to get close with the giant mammoth? You need not go to Thailand. And there’s no need to pay a single cent to get close with these gentle elephants. Kuala Gandah, Pahang is the place to be. You’ll get the chance to get close to the elephants at its natural habitat.
History of Kuala Gandah – Orphanage Elephants’ Santuary
This centre is established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Malaysia. It serves as a base for the only elephant relocation team in Malaysia. Over the years the team had help more than 300 wild elephants relocate.
The aim of the centre is to promote and educate the public on elephant’s conservation, and its habitat and environment preservations. It opens its door to tourist on year 2000.
The Kuala Gandah Sanctuary is open daily from 8am to 4.30pm. However, activities start from 2pm to 3.45pm. If you keen to know more about elephants you are welcome to watch the short film about elephants shows on 1pm at the information centre. There’s no admission fee to enter the centre and watching the video. Donations are welcome for funding the protection and conservations of the wild elephants.
Since this centre is getting more popular in the recent years, the management team decided to limit the numbers visitors that get to bath and ride the elephants. Visitors are requested to registered themselves at the information centre before proceed to the ground where the elephants are. Upon register, the helpers will issue a pass for you. You will either get the full access pass (yellow colour sticker) or the limited access pass (red colour sticker).
A yellow, full access pass will be issued to the first 100 visitors of the day. With the pass you’ll get the chance to feed, ride and bath the elephant. And for limited access pass, you only granted the permission to visit the centre. Yet, don’t be too sad over that, you’ll still have the chance to pet the grey giant and feed them. The friendly staffs at the centre will demonstrate and guide you the correct way to feed the elephant. They will also happy to explain the type of elephants at the centre.
The first activity which starts at 2pm is feeding session. The staff will starts with cleaning the area and the elephants. The staffs will then explain and demonstrate the way to feed the giants. Visitors can take the food from the staff and feed them. Usually, they’ll feed them with bananas, sugar cane, fruits and vegetables.
After the feeding session, those with the yellow pass can queue up for the elephant riding. I recommend you wear long pants for the ride. The elephants are hairy and have rough skin.
After the ride, the elephants are guided to the river for the elephant bathing! Yes, you get to bath the elephants and get yourself bath. You’ll understand why once you’ll there. Don’t worry, the park have public bathroom for visitors who wants to take bath before leaving the park.
And if you are lucky like me, you get the chance to pet and feed the baby elephants. I got to see 2 of these cute elephant babies. I feed them with peanuts which some other tourists offered to me. And the experience is totally different from feeding the adult elephant. The babies would sniff at you for food. They sniffed my pocket, bag and my hand. Once they found the food, they’ll use they trunk to suck the food which tickles me. Unlike the adults elephants the babies are free to walk around guided by the staff. Just be gentle with the babies, you can pet, feed and take photos with them.
At about 4.15pm all the activities ended. Visitors started to leave the place and or purchase souvenir from the souvenir shop located inside the park.
How to get there?
Use the Karak Highway. Exit at Lanchang. Turn left at the junction after the Lanchang toll. Head towards Bolok and you’ll able to see signage to the Elephant Santuary. You’ll also pass by an orang asli settlement before reaching the park. About 200km from Kuala Lumpur.
History of Kuala Gandah – Orphanage Elephants’ Santuary
This centre is established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Malaysia. It serves as a base for the only elephant relocation team in Malaysia. Over the years the team had help more than 300 wild elephants relocate.
The aim of the centre is to promote and educate the public on elephant’s conservation, and its habitat and environment preservations. It opens its door to tourist on year 2000.
The Kuala Gandah Sanctuary is open daily from 8am to 4.30pm. However, activities start from 2pm to 3.45pm. If you keen to know more about elephants you are welcome to watch the short film about elephants shows on 1pm at the information centre. There’s no admission fee to enter the centre and watching the video. Donations are welcome for funding the protection and conservations of the wild elephants.
Since this centre is getting more popular in the recent years, the management team decided to limit the numbers visitors that get to bath and ride the elephants. Visitors are requested to registered themselves at the information centre before proceed to the ground where the elephants are. Upon register, the helpers will issue a pass for you. You will either get the full access pass (yellow colour sticker) or the limited access pass (red colour sticker).
A yellow, full access pass will be issued to the first 100 visitors of the day. With the pass you’ll get the chance to feed, ride and bath the elephant. And for limited access pass, you only granted the permission to visit the centre. Yet, don’t be too sad over that, you’ll still have the chance to pet the grey giant and feed them. The friendly staffs at the centre will demonstrate and guide you the correct way to feed the elephant. They will also happy to explain the type of elephants at the centre.The first activity which starts at 2pm is feeding session. The staff will starts with cleaning the area and the elephants. The staffs will then explain and demonstrate the way to feed the giants. Visitors can take the food from the staff and feed them. Usually, they’ll feed them with bananas, sugar cane, fruits and vegetables.
After the feeding session, those with the yellow pass can queue up for the elephant riding. I recommend you wear long pants for the ride. The elephants are hairy and have rough skin.
After the ride, the elephants are guided to the river for the elephant bathing! Yes, you get to bath the elephants and get yourself bath. You’ll understand why once you’ll there. Don’t worry, the park have public bathroom for visitors who wants to take bath before leaving the park.
And if you are lucky like me, you get the chance to pet and feed the baby elephants. I got to see 2 of these cute elephant babies. I feed them with peanuts which some other tourists offered to me. And the experience is totally different from feeding the adult elephant. The babies would sniff at you for food. They sniffed my pocket, bag and my hand. Once they found the food, they’ll use they trunk to suck the food which tickles me. Unlike the adults elephants the babies are free to walk around guided by the staff. Just be gentle with the babies, you can pet, feed and take photos with them.
At about 4.15pm all the activities ended. Visitors started to leave the place and or purchase souvenir from the souvenir shop located inside the park.
How to get there?
Use the Karak Highway. Exit at Lanchang. Turn left at the junction after the Lanchang toll. Head towards Bolok and you’ll able to see signage to the Elephant Santuary. You’ll also pass by an orang asli settlement before reaching the park. About 200km from Kuala Lumpur.
Tuesday 4 August 2009
Being Self Responsible
I wrote a Chinese poem portraying my view of being responsible.
The translation of the poem is as follow:
We always are trouble by what others say, how others view (of us), what others do.
Why are we troubled by these?
Do we live in the eyes of others or do we live for ourselves?
Actually, we only need to be responsible for ourselves.
We always say that we did it for others.
It is true?
Maybe we are doing it for ourselves.
Because we only need to be responsible for ourselves.
Therefore,
Don’t live in the eyes of others,
And don’t say that we did it for others.
The truth is,
We only need to be responsible for ourselves.
Of course self responsible doesn’t means being self centre as we only look at ourselves. In fact, being responsible for our feelings, our actions, and our lives. No blaming and take full charge and responsible on the path chosen and the consequences (regardless good or bad). And I know being self responsible need lots of disciplines, courage, self-consciousness and wisdom.
The translation of the poem is as follow:
We always are trouble by what others say, how others view (of us), what others do.
Why are we troubled by these?
Do we live in the eyes of others or do we live for ourselves?
Actually, we only need to be responsible for ourselves.
We always say that we did it for others.
It is true?
Maybe we are doing it for ourselves.
Because we only need to be responsible for ourselves.
Therefore,
Don’t live in the eyes of others,
And don’t say that we did it for others.
The truth is,
We only need to be responsible for ourselves.
Of course self responsible doesn’t means being self centre as we only look at ourselves. In fact, being responsible for our feelings, our actions, and our lives. No blaming and take full charge and responsible on the path chosen and the consequences (regardless good or bad). And I know being self responsible need lots of disciplines, courage, self-consciousness and wisdom.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
