There was a rich merchant who had 4 wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to delicacies.
He took great care of her and gave her nothing but the best.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much. He's very proud of her and always wanted to show off her to his friends.
However, the merchant is always in great fear that she might run away with some other men.
He too, loved his 2nd wife. She is a very considerate person, always patient and in fact is the merchant's confidante.
Whenever the merchant faced some problems, he always turned to his 2nd wife and she would always help him out and tide him through difficult times.
Now, the merchant's 1st wife is a very loyal partner and has made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and business as well as taking care of the household.
However, the merchant did not love the first wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.
One day, the merchant fell ill. Before long, he knew that he was going to die soon.
He thought of his luxurious life and told himself, "Now I have 4 wives with me. But when I die, I'll be alone. How lonely I'll be!"
Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I loved you most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you.
Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No way!" replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word.
The answer cut like a sharp knife right into the merchant's heart. The sad merchant then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you so much for all my life.
Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No!" replied the 3rd wife. "Life is so good over here! I'm going to remarry when you die!"
The merchant's heart sank and turned cold.
He then asked the 2nd wife, "I always turned to you for help and you've always helped me out. Now I need your help again.
When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!" replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only send you to your grave."
The answer came like a bolt of thunder and the merchant was devastated.
Then a voice called out : "I'll leave with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The merchant looked up and there was his first wife.
She was so skinny, almost like she suffered from malnutrition. Greatly grieved, the merchant said, "I should have taken much better care of you while I could have !"
Actually, we all have 4 wives in our lives.
a. The 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it'll leave us when we die.
b. Our 3rd wife ? Our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, they all go to others.
c. The 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how close they had been there for us when we're alive, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.
d. The 1st wife is in fact our soul, often neglected in our pursuit of material, wealth and sensual pleasure.
It is actually the only thing that follows us wherever we go. Perhaps it's a good idea to cultivate and strengthen it now rather than to wait until we're on our deathbed to lament
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Happy Happy Not Happy
"If you aren't happy, why aren't you?
Chances are it is because you want something which you do not have, objects or conditions.
This is probably not a good enough reason and a review of your situation and perceptions may be in order.
You may have seen video of children in very poor countries laughing and playing, unconcerned that they should have more to be happy about. They are happy because they are playing, because they have their friends and family, and some food to eat that day. Everyone has the right to be happy, and if they can be in their situation, shouldn't you?
Happiness is inside us, in our minds, in our thinking. It is not external material things or experiences, but the enjoyment of our thoughts and feelings. This is good because our thoughts, and therefore our happiness, are up to us.
Start by reviewing the things that you have to be happy about and dwell on these. Don't overlook the little or basic things that you take for granted.
Make a habit of substituting unhappy thoughts with happy thoughts. Whenever an unfavorable picture enters your mind, eject it and replace it with a pleasant one. We all have some nice experiences to recollect and there are usually little pleasures around us most of the time. You can even imagine enjoyable experiences, and it will have a similar positive effect.
Don't strive too hard for that which, in the end, will not make you happier.
Chances are it is because you want something which you do not have, objects or conditions.
This is probably not a good enough reason and a review of your situation and perceptions may be in order.
You may have seen video of children in very poor countries laughing and playing, unconcerned that they should have more to be happy about. They are happy because they are playing, because they have their friends and family, and some food to eat that day. Everyone has the right to be happy, and if they can be in their situation, shouldn't you?
Happiness is inside us, in our minds, in our thinking. It is not external material things or experiences, but the enjoyment of our thoughts and feelings. This is good because our thoughts, and therefore our happiness, are up to us.
Start by reviewing the things that you have to be happy about and dwell on these. Don't overlook the little or basic things that you take for granted.
Make a habit of substituting unhappy thoughts with happy thoughts. Whenever an unfavorable picture enters your mind, eject it and replace it with a pleasant one. We all have some nice experiences to recollect and there are usually little pleasures around us most of the time. You can even imagine enjoyable experiences, and it will have a similar positive effect.
Don't strive too hard for that which, in the end, will not make you happier.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Far Away From Success.
A : " Hey , you want this? "
B : " Dont't want. "
A : " Hmm.. Then this leh? "
B : " Nah."
A : " Then how about that one? "
B : " Nope!"
A : " Okay , then what you want? "
B : " I dont know. "
I'm 'B' .
I know what I don't want , but I don't know what I want.
I don't know where I want to go after O's.
Okay. I'm going for Poly.
But I don't know what course to take. I don't know what I'm interested. I don't know what I'm good at.
It's May , 13days day to O'level MT paper. I'm not ready. I can't write, I can't use the right chinese words.> gg.com
But think in another way , and it's like this.
There's still 12days to O'level MT. I still have 12days to learn those words. I still have time to be ready for it.
And I should not waste anymore time, beacuse there's only 12days.
Got back all midyr papers. Disappointment. Horrible. I felt hopeless, not because I did badly. Because I wasn't discipline enough to study.
I need to control my emotional , and not let it control me. An emotional decision is often a wrong decision.
I need to push myself. I need to stay focus. I need to know my goals. I'm losing my bearing.
I want to score well for my O'level , if I'm going to cry , it's gonna be the tears of joy.
5 More Months, I'm Gonna Take You On.
It's pretty hard for people to understand how I'm feeling. I seriously need courtless of encouragements , succor and faith from you people to keep me going.
Now , I need a planner for this June. Intensive Remedials , Trianings , Youth Cup , Self-Revision.
Give it all-out.
No More Disappointment.
Running out of time // There's still a little time.
B : " Dont't want. "
A : " Hmm.. Then this leh? "
B : " Nah."
A : " Then how about that one? "
B : " Nope!"
A : " Okay , then what you want? "
B : " I dont know. "
I'm 'B' .
I know what I don't want , but I don't know what I want.
I don't know where I want to go after O's.
Okay. I'm going for Poly.
But I don't know what course to take. I don't know what I'm interested. I don't know what I'm good at.
It's May , 13days day to O'level MT paper. I'm not ready. I can't write, I can't use the right chinese words.> gg.com
But think in another way , and it's like this.
There's still 12days to O'level MT. I still have 12days to learn those words. I still have time to be ready for it.
And I should not waste anymore time, beacuse there's only 12days.
Got back all midyr papers. Disappointment. Horrible. I felt hopeless, not because I did badly. Because I wasn't discipline enough to study.
I need to control my emotional , and not let it control me. An emotional decision is often a wrong decision.
I need to push myself. I need to stay focus. I need to know my goals. I'm losing my bearing.
I want to score well for my O'level , if I'm going to cry , it's gonna be the tears of joy.
5 More Months, I'm Gonna Take You On.
It's pretty hard for people to understand how I'm feeling. I seriously need courtless of encouragements , succor and faith from you people to keep me going.
Now , I need a planner for this June. Intensive Remedials , Trianings , Youth Cup , Self-Revision.
Give it all-out.
No More Disappointment.
Running out of time // There's still a little time.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thoughts
Life is thought, and when we cease to think, we are not living. How we think, is the kind of life we live. Since we are able to control our thoughts, we can determine the course of our life and the way we feel during our time here.
"We are what we think." - Buddha (BC)
It is very important to establish good thinking guidelines and follow them. Placing thoughts of peace and happiness in our minds will help to make our lives peaceful and happy. If we do not set our thoughts properly, we travel through life by way of places where we will wish we had not gone.
"It is the mind that maketh good or ill, that maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor." - Edmund Spenser (1552-1599)
Our daily life includes thoughts associated with responsibilities concerning work, other people, and handling problems. If possible, try not to think of too many different things during your day, and don't move or think too quickly. Start your morning with a plan to come through to bedtime relaxed, contented, and ready for a restful night's sleep.
"Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission." - Arnold Bennett (1867-1932)
Reflect about things that can improve your feelings - learning, completing tasks and duties, pleasant and relaxing experiences, kind words. Think about your happiness, goals, life and its pleasures, your principles and your conduct. Think about enjoying the moment.
"Garner up pleasant thoughts in your mind, for pleasant thoughts make pleasant lives." - John Wilkins (1614-1672)
What are you thinking about?
"We are what we think." - Buddha (BC)
It is very important to establish good thinking guidelines and follow them. Placing thoughts of peace and happiness in our minds will help to make our lives peaceful and happy. If we do not set our thoughts properly, we travel through life by way of places where we will wish we had not gone.
"It is the mind that maketh good or ill, that maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor." - Edmund Spenser (1552-1599)
Our daily life includes thoughts associated with responsibilities concerning work, other people, and handling problems. If possible, try not to think of too many different things during your day, and don't move or think too quickly. Start your morning with a plan to come through to bedtime relaxed, contented, and ready for a restful night's sleep.
"Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission." - Arnold Bennett (1867-1932)
Reflect about things that can improve your feelings - learning, completing tasks and duties, pleasant and relaxing experiences, kind words. Think about your happiness, goals, life and its pleasures, your principles and your conduct. Think about enjoying the moment.
"Garner up pleasant thoughts in your mind, for pleasant thoughts make pleasant lives." - John Wilkins (1614-1672)
What are you thinking about?
Monday, May 3, 2010
Pretty rare.
Name: 이승기 / Lee Seung Ki (Lee Seung Gi)
Profession: Singer and actor
Birthdate: 1987-Jan-13
Birthplace: Korea
Height: 182cm
Weight: 70kg
Star sign: Capricorn
I was attracted by him in "Shining Inheritance".
And so I went to find out more about him & he can sing as well.
HE'S CUTE. OKAY , AGREE ? AGREE !
He sings , Heeeee sings!
Lee Seung Gi - Word Are Hard To Say
Lee Seung GI - Beacause You Are My Woman
Lee Seung Gi - Will You Marry Me?
Shining Inheritance is N-I-C-E!
He can also speak English quite well , like English , not Korean-English.
HE GOT BODY! *wink WOAHWOAH , HANDSOME VERY MUCH *winkX2
PERTTY BOY < :
*Lee Seung Gi to come back with drama “My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox”
*Aug.
Shining Inheritance is N-I-C-E!
He can also speak English quite well , like English , not Korean-English.
HE GOT BODY! *wink WOAHWOAH , HANDSOME VERY MUCH *winkX2
PERTTY BOY < :
*Lee Seung Gi to come back with drama “My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox”
*Aug.
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