Hodja

Borrowed a book from a fifth grader and had a good (mostly sarcastic) laugh.
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change we can believe in... *smirk*

In a teacher workshop I attended years ago while fresh out of university, participants were asked to share the most disliked traits of teachers who had taught them in the past. The answers were not surprising; favoritism, unfairness, lack of punctuality, not mastering the subject matter, etc.

I wrote "lack of discipline" as I remembered past teachers who let students rule the class and as such, I didn't feel I learned anything out of these classes. I guess what I really meant was "Ineffectiveness".

However my intelligent friend answered, "Inconsistencies."
I couldn't agree more.

Inconsistencies in most cases result not in creativity but excuses. Most often they reflect a lack of preparation and thorough consideration, and consequently result in impulsive bad decisions, unreliable plans, lowered work quality, frustrations among many, and loss of trust.

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think for yourself

It is not a good habit to stuff one's text with quotations from prominent thinkers, except to make fun of them or provide a historical reference. ~ Nassim Nicholas Taleb

I am guilty too

Years back, at least three years ago, I bought the 362-page book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION".

I haven't finished even the second chapter. That's less than 25 pages.

In fact, it's been so long I've forgotten what the first two chapters say.

Ha, ha.

(The price tag is still on. Expensive. Maybe I should start reading it ... um, one of these days.)

probably made ugly by money

Money does not always translate into sophistication. Even those who grew up privileged and have gone overseas for tertiary education, may turn out brusque instead of urbane.

(No, I am not referring to people ribbing with one another in a casual situation.)

arise

The first step towards fulfilling your dream is to wake up.

Dangerous Misconceptions

This picture is an example of society judging an Author without having read and studied his Book. Let us not be deceived.

Misconception: Unconditional love with conditions.
Truth: Unconditional love always, but many refuse to open their hearts and be loved and transformed from Grace to Grace. 


Misconception: Children eat apple, 4000 years grudge.
Truth: Adam and Eve chose to know evil, Jesus paved the Way back to righteousness plus 4000+ years of redemptive work. 


Misconception: Create rules for bronze aged desert tribe, applies to everyone, everywhere, always.
Truth: Rules were NOT made FOR bronze aged desert tribe but for all people. "[The Gentiles] show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness." Romans 2:15. 


Misconception: Have faith in me while I do nothing. 
Truth: Faith is hope stretching out its hands in the dark, a proof in itself, and there are numerous witnesses who would share their stories of miraculous intervention from the Divine. 


Misconception: Perform spectacular miracles, cease these miracles once man is able to record and document events.
Truth: Why ask for bronze age miracles to answer to modern world's problems? I am sure you are clever enough to tell the difference. 


Misconception: I have something to say, I'm only gonna tell one guy. 
Truth: God reveals his thoughts to those who listen to his heart, but there are too few who listen closely.

Once is good enough

People don't necessarily want to repeat things they are proud of.
For instance, today I defeated a big cockroach without using any insecticide.
I really hope I won't have to do it again.

Honor Thy Elders

I regret not yelling ASSHOLE at the asshole behind the wheel this afternoon, who had to toot and could not wait even just three seconds for my elderly aunt to finish crossing the street inside a mall's parking area. Dude, if you really are rushing, don't go to the mall during such holiday season. Moron.
I could have thrown a rock at the car.

Elders must be treated with respect.

Must be my Confucian upbringing.

teaser

Conrad Bali

Murakami

I want to learn the ukulele too

all with a past

Human experience is messy.
No one is squeaky clean.
Ever.

which is why I chose to import my old blogs, instead of just starting a new one.
Quote above though, I have deleted some entries that carry too much dirt.
Even in honesty I am not clean.

reluctant

My last blog post was dated May 19, 2009.

More than two years already
but I still shudder at the idea of writing again.

My stomach feels sick.