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In the 2004 Olympic Games, I remember vaguely an Australian athlete in an interview summed up his philosophy in life and sports : “Whatever you do, you can always do it faster”. Do we want to or should we be speeding through the years we are given to spend on this earth? A sped-up life is a half...
Second day of 2013. This morning I stood looking at my face in the mirror, staring at myself in actual amazement. I looked older, my hair looked tired, and the sparkle that once shone in my eyes as a child had faded. There was a seriousness that had taken place. At that moment, a sense of urgency and...
My first fire walking experience happened in Gembrook in the ranges of Mount Dandenong, Melbourne in March 1997. I was there for a 7 day power packed energy workshop which encompassed Reiki Mastership training, body works, ear candling, getting in touch with spirits, meditation, astral projection and a host...
I believe all of us have a built-in compass to help us get to wherever we desire to go. Trust that compass for with that trusting will come the strength to bear whatever life deals you. As human beings, we’re not perfect, and we’re not supposed to be. But that’s not always an easy thing for...
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give”. Sir Winston Churchill. At the age of three and a half years old, Ryan has lived out the above quotation. We were travelling back from Johore Bahru to Kuala Lumpur (about a year and a half ago) and as usual Grandma and Grandson had...
I am a firm believer and practitioner of The Law Of Attraction Abundance. I guess because of that, times have never been hard on me. There had been times when things did not go the way it should but, soon enough, with positive thoughts jumbled with joys and happiness, I have experienced many a...
Received this email from a friend which I would like to share with all A simple man tells how his booking an air ticket for his father, his first flight, brought emotions and made him realize how much we all take for granted when it comes to our parents. My parents left for our native place on...
We always make the mistake of not visiting or dropping by to say hellos until it becomes a tad too late. I suppose it is time to make a run to Calgary to connect with friends again. I would need to look up for apartments to rent in Calgary as it would be more convenient to staying in hotels.It will be a...
When I walk back in time to my memorable days at Convent Bukit Nanas and subsequently Convent JB, our days seemed seamless. No tuition classes (at least for me), no great expectations from parents and we own the time of the day. Then came my daughter’s era. Tuition was in fashion.
So many people try to hide their pains, pretending that if they dont talk about their worries and fears, then they dont really exist. There are people who smile on the outside, making light and carefree conversations to prevent their intimate emotions from being exposed. Their personal doubts and...
10 white button mushrooms (choose the large ones)2 slices hamMayonnaiseMozarella cheesePepper n saltDash of garlic (chopped)1. Pull out mushrooms' stems and cut off tip. Chop them into bits. To make more room within the mushroom scrape the side of the mushroom and also chop them into bits together with the...
Retreat houses - on the way to NangchenToday Minam Rinpoche updated on the status of the Retreat House Project (click to read more). This project hit a slight snag. The former piece of retreat land was too large and security and upkeep of the place may be a challenge.Rinpoche understands the mindsets and...
My days of hocus pocus was at its height in the mid 1990’s. I was a course junkie and energy works vampire. Tell me there is some happening in town and you’d bet I will be there. One night I was invited to a spooky gathering. As we reached the house I was taken aback a little as the whole house was...
In September 2009 the main shrine hall of Wamlung Monastery collapsed. Thanks to all the generous sponsors who answered the urgent call to build a temporary shelter for the monks for that coming winter. This is an artist impression of what Wamlung Monastery will be. Plans were put into action and by the...
Received this from my good friend, Riza, from the PhilippinesA letter from SendaiThings here in Sendai have been rather surreal. But I am very blessed to have wonderful friends who are helping me a lot. Since my shack is even more worthy of that name, I am now staying at a friend's home. We share supplies...
Today is my 28th day in India. Life had been a little on the go because of Losar (Tibetan New Year) and with my Tibetan friend’s wedding and also the wedding of the friendly neighbourhood vegetable seller. It was my first time attending a Tibetan and Indian wedding. Also took time off to attend the...
Three decades have whizzed by and the experience is just but a memory. After 3 glorious days at Waikiki Beach, we headed for Los Angeles. Before then I have only heard of Disneyland and Universal Studio. We decided to rent a car and the most economical car then was the Honda Civic. We hit the streets...
This weekend had been very tiring for me. I am taking inventory of all my tupperware goodies (I have boxes and boxes of them) and at the same time trying my hands at baking and the likes of it.Learning to cook, bake, etc can be fun but at the same time tiring. Not for someone who is past over half a century...
Fifteen years ago I was studying hard to get my Ph.D (Permanent Head Damage) and fifteen years down that road I have long retired. And last year I was pleasantly surprised at the Immigration when I went to renew my passport. I did not have to queue up to get a number. I had an accolade to...
One morning about 2 years ago I had this epic conversation with a friend. Friend : “what are you doing?” Me : “I am day dreaming”. At the end of the day the same friend asked Friend : “Are you tired?” Me : “Yes, I’m tired of being tired”. These replies came spontaneously.