My hypothesis is this:
Everyone has no choice about living because time is running. Time is running no matter what we do. Time is a function of movement and it is not our movement that matters. Everything is moving and so time is measured against everybody's movement. The planetary concept of time is not important because it counts towards nothing on the universal scale. So time is only misery for us minions on Earth who have borne a concept of it.
Life has no meaning. Buddha have realised that long ago. Everybody must realise it at some point of time. Just that even though it has no meaning, time cannot be stopped so we just move along in the wave of time, trying to satisfy our biological, and the primitive anal needs. The Roman ceasars probably realised that long ago, too. So in order to establish power and control, Christianity is developed to get everyone to believe that God directs. God on Earth shall be played by a pope and bishop figure, exploiting on the concept of love to gain universal submission. This is a blasphemy of Christianity and God but Earth has enough problems without any religionic faith so lets not be too serious.
Back to life without meaning. We go to work everyday or do other things that somehow before we know it, or dread it, darkness comes and a day is over. What is this day for? For money, for love ones? For food? Aren't they all nothing at the end of the day? And because we live, to get what we want to give our life 'meaning', a goal, we do things that causes emotional friction, happiness or sadness, just so that life doesn't seem so empty. Isn't all this a waste of time? Oh my goodness! What is this time monster, again? Just what is life for? To get a job and earn money, get married and have children, trying to match your neighbour at home, train, office with material possession. Everybody will come to an end anyway. We're just relying on each other's presence to justify our presence. Picture a person whose family and friends have all died, there's somehow no possibility of having another interaction with animate or inanimate objects. Then would you sit down and not move and let Your time freeze there and then? Is there still value in living, in that picture, or in your life now?
Waking up because there are some demand on us or we have made some demands on ourselves. Those demands have no value. Happy happy happy, sad sad sad, satisfied satisfied satisfied, disappointed disappointed disappointed. and the spectrum of emotions that define that ups and downs of one's life. Haven't we tasted each of them? How many times do you want to experience, when ever more stimulant will continually be needed to really 'feel' it the next time? Just for those feelings? What a silly game.
Everybody live on this breath either thinking they are indispensable and so they have meaning in life; or they are resigned to time since it cannot be stopped, so they just move along with the tide of time, breath after breath, day after day- helpless.
Suppose your time on Earth is a fixed 50 years and you are not helpless, you have the power to stop time. Would you set it in motion this moment? Anyway, also because death is unknown, and you have left traces on Earth that would implicate others, end of life is scary.
Time continues......
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Thanks to Ru who have unwittingly entertained my questions and debated with me. At least now I know life IS meaningless and therefore no need to make too much of the non-meaning. Just let it pass and satisfy mine and other's needs till the end comes to put these needs and meaninglessness to rest.
SmileUp!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
An unhappy world
This is not a happy world. The world I'm in is not a happy one. Nobody is working towards happiness. Everybody is just trying to shun unhappiness. Nobody is happy. I remembered the happiest time of my register-able conscious life in the village of Holavanahalli, Koratagare, Tumkur, Bangalore, Karanatka, India. I realised that the world has much happiness and that I can brign happiness to people. It makes me a very fulfilled man. It was a span of 4 years that I had gotten myself involved in various voluntary works which I had the chance to give more happiness to others and myself. It had been 4 years after it that I'm in this sphere now and reflecting that I'm not in a happy world. I am not giving happiness. My class of 40 are not happy. My superiors will not be happy with the results of my class. I feel the pressure, and I'm not happy. The class is not conforming and I'm not happy. When I'm not happy, all the more my class will not be happy. The countrymen are made to buy annuities and we are not happy. The boss in work is blind to every effort except results and the worker is not happy. The worker cannot produce results and the boss is not happy. Everybody is trying to make as much money as possible and the government is trying to get more money from the people. This is a discontented world. The innocent child whom I would always look to for the hopes and beauty of the world have turned into troubles. Troubles whom I am made responsible for. Everybody is unhappy. This is a damned, unhappy world. Clubs and pubs are making money selling relief to people who seek temporary happiness. Unreal, illusioned, sensual pleasures. Flesh and skin robots working on the mantra of efficiency, involved in the process of turning the resources of this Earth and consuming the products., finding short-lived, artificial satisfaction and happiness in being able to consume that image related with the product. Nobody is happy. Whoever said that children must be seated quietly in their chair and listen attentively to be good students and then the teacher will be happy? Whoever said that everything must be in an orderly manner before one will feel happy? JUST WHAT WENT WRONG WITH THE NOTION OF HAPPINESS THAT EVERYONE HAS LOST THE INSTINCT FOR GIVING AND TAKING IT?
Comparing the environment 4 years ago and now, it is the dastardly ego of man. Man's need to feel important and the desire to control that comes with ego. Must everyone have a hand at controlling every outcome?? Don't anyone realise that everything around as are just unreal and exist only for a short time? That the well-being of the self and others are actually an illusion? Can we wake up from the disillusion that everything need not be taken so hard and that we should just work towards everyone's happiness? Before anything is said or done, can we ask ourselves if it brings happiness to people. If not, are other criteria that important to warrant the sacrifice of happiness? If the farmers who hold the vein of human race's survival recognises that everything is under the mercy of nature and that we are not in control, then can we, consumers of farmers' toil not yearn for almighty controlling power and lead a simple life of happiness?
Even the smiles are laboured.
Is there nobody to SmileUp!?
Comparing the environment 4 years ago and now, it is the dastardly ego of man. Man's need to feel important and the desire to control that comes with ego. Must everyone have a hand at controlling every outcome?? Don't anyone realise that everything around as are just unreal and exist only for a short time? That the well-being of the self and others are actually an illusion? Can we wake up from the disillusion that everything need not be taken so hard and that we should just work towards everyone's happiness? Before anything is said or done, can we ask ourselves if it brings happiness to people. If not, are other criteria that important to warrant the sacrifice of happiness? If the farmers who hold the vein of human race's survival recognises that everything is under the mercy of nature and that we are not in control, then can we, consumers of farmers' toil not yearn for almighty controlling power and lead a simple life of happiness?
Even the smiles are laboured.
Is there nobody to SmileUp!?
Friday, August 17, 2007
Work and Volunteering
Times are getting busy.
Different obligations are entering life.
Priorities are changing.
Girlfriend, work..
There is little time and energy left for volunteering works.
Mentoring have been left aside for some time, Kidsread at JRL cannot be attended so frequently. The worry is about the future commitments to these.
Next Saturday is the ultimate convergence of these obligations. Things to do in school, cooking competition at mentoring, PPCDL practical test, prayers to my late uncle. All happening at the same time. Which to go?
The things that are happening recently are putting stress on me-work, finances, relationship. On various levels, this is roiling times. The feeling is not to succumb to but to tackle one at a time and hope for the best- which is not an ideal reaction. There's a feel that I've dwelled within my comfort zone for too long, so much so that I'm having trouble dislodging myself from it. And all the difficulties now is a reminder from the Angels to search for my quest.
Volunteering has become a part of my life. Though my passion is not on people, but my heart is with trying to better life. So how I further my volunteering cause is important to me. It brings me back to the realism of life and inspiration.
Work needs to find a tune. It's easing, but there is a level of optimality that oils the machinery. That lubrication is not yet present.
The crux is therefore, with disequilibium in other aspects of life, volunteering cannot be pursued as wished. And this is troubling, especially with the the future of the programmes uncertain.
I admire people who have managed to balance everything and still be able to have enough sleep. I don't like the need to adjust to this kind of tight schedule. I don't think life should be that way. And so, my view towards people described above is mixed - admire and despise. Hahah. Perhaps I'm still too self -centered and not able to give more of myself yet. But shouldn't the premise of life be on ease? I suppose this is a cultural issue!
Finally, I will try my best for volunteering works I do. Just let this period pass on its own. I'm not forgetting on my self-improvement. On and on, my life still have to be at ease.
Different obligations are entering life.
Priorities are changing.
Girlfriend, work..
There is little time and energy left for volunteering works.
Mentoring have been left aside for some time, Kidsread at JRL cannot be attended so frequently. The worry is about the future commitments to these.
Next Saturday is the ultimate convergence of these obligations. Things to do in school, cooking competition at mentoring, PPCDL practical test, prayers to my late uncle. All happening at the same time. Which to go?
The things that are happening recently are putting stress on me-work, finances, relationship. On various levels, this is roiling times. The feeling is not to succumb to but to tackle one at a time and hope for the best- which is not an ideal reaction. There's a feel that I've dwelled within my comfort zone for too long, so much so that I'm having trouble dislodging myself from it. And all the difficulties now is a reminder from the Angels to search for my quest.
Volunteering has become a part of my life. Though my passion is not on people, but my heart is with trying to better life. So how I further my volunteering cause is important to me. It brings me back to the realism of life and inspiration.
Work needs to find a tune. It's easing, but there is a level of optimality that oils the machinery. That lubrication is not yet present.
The crux is therefore, with disequilibium in other aspects of life, volunteering cannot be pursued as wished. And this is troubling, especially with the the future of the programmes uncertain.
I admire people who have managed to balance everything and still be able to have enough sleep. I don't like the need to adjust to this kind of tight schedule. I don't think life should be that way. And so, my view towards people described above is mixed - admire and despise. Hahah. Perhaps I'm still too self -centered and not able to give more of myself yet. But shouldn't the premise of life be on ease? I suppose this is a cultural issue!
Finally, I will try my best for volunteering works I do. Just let this period pass on its own. I'm not forgetting on my self-improvement. On and on, my life still have to be at ease.
SmileUp!
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Breathe
This is a photo of a micro-organism. There is no nerve system and it falls back to the basics of diffusion.
A teacher asked how the regions in winter gets their oxygen. The answer is undoubtedly diffusion!
Also, though cold and having lower light intensity in the seas, the algae, phtytoplanktons in water containing chlorophyll actually photosynthesize to produce Oxygen! Isn't it wonderful how the world conspires to let us take this breath presently!!! *breathe!*
Thursday, May 24, 2007
The belief anchor
Whenever one is at work on anything, there are always those moments when one need to consider their stance and attitude and react accordingly to the situation. Today, as will the many coming days, my beliefs cultivated from the various voluntary work was put to test in my class. Unexpectedly, the consideration of my beliefs was accompanied with much anguish.
It went like that: My class is the last of the level and discipline was totally not in place. I interacted with a few of them and know that they are mouldable. The challenge is to instill in them discipline. DISCIPLINE.
I learnt this word in secondary school. It was the mantra of the principal. It had put me in good stead. I wonder why people are side-lining it now.
So that was decided- discipline first.
Though it sounds easy, discipline is really not so simple to instill. It requires the disciplined person to act against nature. See, apes like to move around and scratch themselves and each other. It's in their nature; just as it is in us. for the human race, particular in a school, where it is decidedly conformity yet wanting to go towards individuality, there's a crash- CRASH.
First, the system has to recognise and support this order, and I will have to decide how best to carry them out.
It's difficult. Having a class that is not given to reasoning, it's hard to get them working. Ever so often within each hour, I have to remind myself about confucius' saying 教不严，师之惰。So that's my mantra. If students are not well-disciplined, it's the laze of teachers.
So, how strong is my anchor on this belief? I'm not sure. Things aren't looking up.When thinking about the children individually, I'm empathetic and wants to do my best;but when shoved a bunch of them, I just want to snap. Snap at them and snap myself. It is the whole package of things that is irk-not-just-some. At the end, it is still the anchor of belief. How firmly is it anchored?
-Tests of beliefs-
Recently, Kidsread at WRL got a few new volunteers. It was really comforting. People coming from way outside Woodlands. All of them must be having some beliefs about the programme, too, to motivate them to spend time and on the darnded SMRT. To be able anchor their belief so simply seems such a blessing to me now. It really is important.. believe, do it, defend it, fight it, to feel at ease.
What's your belief anchor?
SmileUp!
It went like that: My class is the last of the level and discipline was totally not in place. I interacted with a few of them and know that they are mouldable. The challenge is to instill in them discipline. DISCIPLINE.
I learnt this word in secondary school. It was the mantra of the principal. It had put me in good stead. I wonder why people are side-lining it now.
So that was decided- discipline first.
Though it sounds easy, discipline is really not so simple to instill. It requires the disciplined person to act against nature. See, apes like to move around and scratch themselves and each other. It's in their nature; just as it is in us. for the human race, particular in a school, where it is decidedly conformity yet wanting to go towards individuality, there's a crash- CRASH.
First, the system has to recognise and support this order, and I will have to decide how best to carry them out.
It's difficult. Having a class that is not given to reasoning, it's hard to get them working. Ever so often within each hour, I have to remind myself about confucius' saying 教不严，师之惰。So that's my mantra. If students are not well-disciplined, it's the laze of teachers.
So, how strong is my anchor on this belief? I'm not sure. Things aren't looking up.When thinking about the children individually, I'm empathetic and wants to do my best;but when shoved a bunch of them, I just want to snap. Snap at them and snap myself. It is the whole package of things that is irk-not-just-some. At the end, it is still the anchor of belief. How firmly is it anchored?
-Tests of beliefs-
Recently, Kidsread at WRL got a few new volunteers. It was really comforting. People coming from way outside Woodlands. All of them must be having some beliefs about the programme, too, to motivate them to spend time and on the darnded SMRT. To be able anchor their belief so simply seems such a blessing to me now. It really is important.. believe, do it, defend it, fight it, to feel at ease.
What's your belief anchor?
SmileUp!
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Cleaners' Day
This is an idea I had haboured for some time.
Imagine a day when all the cleaners are appreciated for their 'lowly and menial' contributions to our living environment. And their gaps are filled by volunteers.
Will you still dirty the table in the coffeeshop? Will you still pee all over the toilet bowl? Will you still litter the ground? Will you smile at the Aunty and Uncle who came by your table, dragging the terrible soup of leftovers to collect the plates of the previous occupier, helping them stack the plates so that they can collect more easily and then say 'thank you' without the expression of disgust?
The world is kept in order by everyone and one large faction of them had kept the order of the physical world for us.
We should appreciate them by doing their job to show that they are important and remind ourselves of the most basics of life. Whatever riches of the world one may accumulate, no one is above the need to create for themselves physical order of their environment.
People who agrees and would like to make this happen please leave a comment. The plan is to gather movement, get volunteers, liaise with contractors to give cleaners paid leave with a simple appreciation event while volunteers do the cleaners' job for a day. This has to be done area by area. ie a hawker center a time, a school a time, a company/building a time.
SmileUp!
Imagine a day when all the cleaners are appreciated for their 'lowly and menial' contributions to our living environment. And their gaps are filled by volunteers.
Will you still dirty the table in the coffeeshop? Will you still pee all over the toilet bowl? Will you still litter the ground? Will you smile at the Aunty and Uncle who came by your table, dragging the terrible soup of leftovers to collect the plates of the previous occupier, helping them stack the plates so that they can collect more easily and then say 'thank you' without the expression of disgust?
The world is kept in order by everyone and one large faction of them had kept the order of the physical world for us.
We should appreciate them by doing their job to show that they are important and remind ourselves of the most basics of life. Whatever riches of the world one may accumulate, no one is above the need to create for themselves physical order of their environment.
People who agrees and would like to make this happen please leave a comment. The plan is to gather movement, get volunteers, liaise with contractors to give cleaners paid leave with a simple appreciation event while volunteers do the cleaners' job for a day. This has to be done area by area. ie a hawker center a time, a school a time, a company/building a time.
SmileUp!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Efforts recognised
The past two days were very rewarding. The p3 and p5 kids gave me many cards and presents. It was immensely satisfying and I interpreted it as acknowledging my teaching ability. I felt myself performing better than last year and those responses certainly affirmed me. It was all too wonderful! I felt like sharing with everyone. The next day had me recognised in both Kidsread and Mentoring. Both occasions, because of my lateness, I did not go on stage to receive my awards.
I'm glad that I did not go on stage. It's not an excuse for being my lateness. But it occurring twice, my lateness or not going on stage, reminds me to keep vanity in check. I will.
I never thought much about awards and recognition. Those are not what I volunteered my time for. All along, the things that I did was thought of as things that should be done and I enjoyed myself in the process. So, year after year, I had tried to do as much as I can. And the truth is, volunteerism isn't the highest on my priority, thus if any award is to come along, I don't really deserve them as people might think I am. Also, for some organisation, the sceptic me would sometimes think that giving awards is just the organisation's way of telling themselves that they had already done something for people who had provided free service to them. And so, very crudely, a 'PAID' can be stamped on the invoice. Regardless, I'll always just take whatever they give, I am certainly not proud to the extent of declining people's 'bestow-ment' ;)
I was pleasantly surprised and embarrassed to be named in part of the opening speech during the Kidsread event. And to top up the pleasantness immeasurably, my Dear is beside me to share the glory. For the sake of the records, though nobody who reads this would know what was described, the description of me was over-rated.
The occasion stimulated me, however. Perhaps because I felt bad for not being as wonderful as described; or the sight of the other volunteers and children inspired me. I had renewed drive to steer Kidsread towards benefiting more. I had the idea of getting mentees to read to children but it was put off, but that day, I had thought it quite feasible and beneficial to both children and teenager! Shall explore on to it!
The evening event was Riverside's 20th anniversary dinner. It is still a young school, despite being 20. But it has achieved much and built a strong identity. Like other years, we mentors are given a certificate for Friends of Riverside. The only difference this year is the symbolism of the presentation coinciding with the anniversary ceremony. The certificate wasn't the recognition for me that night. It was the mentors who were present that made the night. The boys were dressed smartly that night. Jeans and long sleeved shirts. Very presentable. In comparison, I was the one under-dressed. Jason informed me that he'll be reporting for NS on the 15 June. It is a beginning of a milestone for him. Jason's news, the round-table dinner, the way everybody tucked in to seriously whack the food for our famished stomachs, demonstrated the camaraderie forged over the years in the name of mentoring.
It was amazing hoe time flies. I can never forget the time when Sam and I was seated in the conference room thinking who to take Wee keong and Jason. Today, one of them is going for NS. And Jason said that he'll still want to come back for mentoring during hie book-out times. It speaks of what this programme can forge for young people. All with the correct amount of commitment by people!
Now on the real subject of this post. Recognising people can make recipients feel re-energised when done from the heart. People will recall the efforts made when the right significance is placed.
Some tips:
Do not line up the recipients in the hope of saving everyone's time (or is it the guest-of-honour's?) - we're not distributing rations ,
A little something should be described about the recipient - everyone has made unique contributions,
Some kind of practical stuffs should also be given with the certificate, eg vouchers, watch, etc- so that people will still recall the appreciation time after the event,
Appreciation must come not only on ceremonies, it should be given every now and then while people are on the job.
So it boils down to 2 things- personalised and sincerity. Put in the extra effort for the people you want to appreciate if you truly do.
SmileUp!
I'm glad that I did not go on stage. It's not an excuse for being my lateness. But it occurring twice, my lateness or not going on stage, reminds me to keep vanity in check. I will.
I never thought much about awards and recognition. Those are not what I volunteered my time for. All along, the things that I did was thought of as things that should be done and I enjoyed myself in the process. So, year after year, I had tried to do as much as I can. And the truth is, volunteerism isn't the highest on my priority, thus if any award is to come along, I don't really deserve them as people might think I am. Also, for some organisation, the sceptic me would sometimes think that giving awards is just the organisation's way of telling themselves that they had already done something for people who had provided free service to them. And so, very crudely, a 'PAID' can be stamped on the invoice. Regardless, I'll always just take whatever they give, I am certainly not proud to the extent of declining people's 'bestow-ment' ;)
I was pleasantly surprised and embarrassed to be named in part of the opening speech during the Kidsread event. And to top up the pleasantness immeasurably, my Dear is beside me to share the glory. For the sake of the records, though nobody who reads this would know what was described, the description of me was over-rated.
The occasion stimulated me, however. Perhaps because I felt bad for not being as wonderful as described; or the sight of the other volunteers and children inspired me. I had renewed drive to steer Kidsread towards benefiting more. I had the idea of getting mentees to read to children but it was put off, but that day, I had thought it quite feasible and beneficial to both children and teenager! Shall explore on to it!
The evening event was Riverside's 20th anniversary dinner. It is still a young school, despite being 20. But it has achieved much and built a strong identity. Like other years, we mentors are given a certificate for Friends of Riverside. The only difference this year is the symbolism of the presentation coinciding with the anniversary ceremony. The certificate wasn't the recognition for me that night. It was the mentors who were present that made the night. The boys were dressed smartly that night. Jeans and long sleeved shirts. Very presentable. In comparison, I was the one under-dressed. Jason informed me that he'll be reporting for NS on the 15 June. It is a beginning of a milestone for him. Jason's news, the round-table dinner, the way everybody tucked in to seriously whack the food for our famished stomachs, demonstrated the camaraderie forged over the years in the name of mentoring.
It was amazing hoe time flies. I can never forget the time when Sam and I was seated in the conference room thinking who to take Wee keong and Jason. Today, one of them is going for NS. And Jason said that he'll still want to come back for mentoring during hie book-out times. It speaks of what this programme can forge for young people. All with the correct amount of commitment by people!
Now on the real subject of this post. Recognising people can make recipients feel re-energised when done from the heart. People will recall the efforts made when the right significance is placed.
Some tips:
Do not line up the recipients in the hope of saving everyone's time (or is it the guest-of-honour's?) - we're not distributing rations ,
A little something should be described about the recipient - everyone has made unique contributions,
Some kind of practical stuffs should also be given with the certificate, eg vouchers, watch, etc- so that people will still recall the appreciation time after the event,
Appreciation must come not only on ceremonies, it should be given every now and then while people are on the job.
So it boils down to 2 things- personalised and sincerity. Put in the extra effort for the people you want to appreciate if you truly do.
SmileUp!
Monday, April 09, 2007
Building an enduring system
The kinds of volunteer work I had been involved so far can be classified as medium-term, long-term, and short-term (ad-hoc of a day or two).
There's no difficulty at all in ad-hoc events. Only challenge for me is to blend in with all the other volunteers. Not so easy for me since I tend to be a proud and relatively introverted depending on which brother of the Gemini is at work in me.
Medium-term would be like YEP, requiring intense effort over a few months, managing team dynamics and creating learning opportunities. It is still not considered difficult since one just do his/her best at each shot with whatever life experiences one can avail to provide more insight and with tact.
It's everyone's guess that long-term works are the most testing. Long-term means the work is over years and activities are probably weekly.
Two such programme I'm involved in is Mentoring and Kidsread. They are actually the only 2 programme I'm involved in currently. What's testing is putting an enduring system into place. Somehow, and I don't know how, I'm most of the time put in a leadership position through the different phases of my life. As such it is my personal interest to study the job, duty, and desirable characteristics of a good leader. The subject today is placed under 'jobs of a leader'.
I remembered LKY mentioning one of his major duty for the rest of his time in office. That is to help put in place a system in the government that as long as right and capable people are placed in it, the administration will be able to continue serving the country no matter which political party comes to power- as long as the system is kept.
I understood what he meant. And I think only the most outstanding leader can achieve that. It is not as simple as having a CEO who can boost bottom line and make strategic investments for future earnings. No. This CEO will have to build a running system in the management that will ensure self-renewal of capable players and continual steady performances by the team. I don't know a person who could and had done that yet. Heroes soar high in their time. The successor is seldom heard of, the successors... no, successors are not relevant, because the empire had fallen.
Back to the 2 programmes. Mentoring and Kidsread, like all voluntary programmes, faces the uphill task of getting good and sufficient volunteers. In mentoring, more than half the mentors will be joining the workforce or gong to NS, a gaping void will be left. Who am I going to find to fill?If no one comes, how are we going to perform the manpower management stunt?
And for Kidsread, how am I going to ensure a continual stream of volunteers year after year? And how am I going to encourage volunteers to stay?
As long as a good system is not in place, both programmes will run the yearly risk of zero volunteer intake and with veteran volunteers having to leave sooner or later, the programme itself is in danger of stopping.
Unfortunately, no feasible solution has struck me yet. I'll continually think about this...
Nevertheless,
SmileUp!
There's no difficulty at all in ad-hoc events. Only challenge for me is to blend in with all the other volunteers. Not so easy for me since I tend to be a proud and relatively introverted depending on which brother of the Gemini is at work in me.
Medium-term would be like YEP, requiring intense effort over a few months, managing team dynamics and creating learning opportunities. It is still not considered difficult since one just do his/her best at each shot with whatever life experiences one can avail to provide more insight and with tact.
It's everyone's guess that long-term works are the most testing. Long-term means the work is over years and activities are probably weekly.
Two such programme I'm involved in is Mentoring and Kidsread. They are actually the only 2 programme I'm involved in currently. What's testing is putting an enduring system into place. Somehow, and I don't know how, I'm most of the time put in a leadership position through the different phases of my life. As such it is my personal interest to study the job, duty, and desirable characteristics of a good leader. The subject today is placed under 'jobs of a leader'.
I remembered LKY mentioning one of his major duty for the rest of his time in office. That is to help put in place a system in the government that as long as right and capable people are placed in it, the administration will be able to continue serving the country no matter which political party comes to power- as long as the system is kept.
I understood what he meant. And I think only the most outstanding leader can achieve that. It is not as simple as having a CEO who can boost bottom line and make strategic investments for future earnings. No. This CEO will have to build a running system in the management that will ensure self-renewal of capable players and continual steady performances by the team. I don't know a person who could and had done that yet. Heroes soar high in their time. The successor is seldom heard of, the successors... no, successors are not relevant, because the empire had fallen.
Back to the 2 programmes. Mentoring and Kidsread, like all voluntary programmes, faces the uphill task of getting good and sufficient volunteers. In mentoring, more than half the mentors will be joining the workforce or gong to NS, a gaping void will be left. Who am I going to find to fill?If no one comes, how are we going to perform the manpower management stunt?
And for Kidsread, how am I going to ensure a continual stream of volunteers year after year? And how am I going to encourage volunteers to stay?
As long as a good system is not in place, both programmes will run the yearly risk of zero volunteer intake and with veteran volunteers having to leave sooner or later, the programme itself is in danger of stopping.
Unfortunately, no feasible solution has struck me yet. I'll continually think about this...
Nevertheless,
SmileUp!
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Money
I don't know what money is. I think I'm relatively loaded compared to peers my age. I don't know how I had slowly accumulated them. What use is money? This seems a questions that would not only irritate a lot of people but also damned by those who can't even afford a decent meal.
I have a lot of big dreams for which money can fulfill them. I'm a land person, so I don't want a house in the air- although at the highest floor, I can overlook everything and everyone; the feeling of on top. But still, I am a land person, I want a small garden, a small field, to lead a farmer's morning, an investor's late morning, a volunteer's afternoon, my Dad and Mum, wife and children's, and sometimes friend's night. There is no need for too much, so any extras can be given away in meaningful ways.
But land is an expensive commodity. Then perhaps, and likely, my wife, children will want to ask for expensive gadgets and styles. I like them, too. Can be seen as leading an expensive and sophisticated life, then I can feel proud and sneer at the neighbours who don't have. Atas mia! Personal gratification. Then I'll start to use my mornings studying more charts, afternoons with employer or employee, evenings with business associates. More money might start to flow in. Instead of worrying if the rain will come for my little field of crops, I'll start to worry about the micro and macro markets, cashflow, bills, debts.
At the present rate, in no more than 3 years time, I'll surely be worth more than 100k. I'm proud of it, because every cent was the result of my own effort. Even if they were from equities, it is the result of my risk-taking, research and time spent in monitoring. If she comes along, it is almost time to get married and to buy a flat. Preferably one like my current one, 2 3-rooms combined so that 2 rooms can be rented out for added cashflow to pay the instalments. Meanwhile, I'll foray into business and properties and start a new game altogether with children coming into the picture. Till when will I achieve Kiyosaki's idea of retirement and be able to live on my land?
Every now and then, I'll ask myself whether I should continue to accumulate or lead an un-restrained lifestyle. What really is money? Money really hasn't much meaning for me. Money has not much use for me if there isn't a her, the children, the other's betterment, the land. My Father worked for every cent ever since my Grandfather passed on when he was just 7. From a frugal childhood, both him and me, to a current more comfortable life, we'd gotten quite used. Give us more money and we'll still have to think how to spend it. Our first notion would probably be to save it up first. So, money?
Just how much do everyone wants? Why do you want so much/little?
The ruralites are often poor because nature is not theirs to control and so they smile with their hearts because that's all they ever have; the urbanites smile for money, for which the rich might flick a little on for the service or to get into people's favour. See, money and smiles really have and have no relationship.
The meaning of money...
SmileUp! everyone,
SmileUp!
I have a lot of big dreams for which money can fulfill them. I'm a land person, so I don't want a house in the air- although at the highest floor, I can overlook everything and everyone; the feeling of on top. But still, I am a land person, I want a small garden, a small field, to lead a farmer's morning, an investor's late morning, a volunteer's afternoon, my Dad and Mum, wife and children's, and sometimes friend's night. There is no need for too much, so any extras can be given away in meaningful ways.
But land is an expensive commodity. Then perhaps, and likely, my wife, children will want to ask for expensive gadgets and styles. I like them, too. Can be seen as leading an expensive and sophisticated life, then I can feel proud and sneer at the neighbours who don't have. Atas mia! Personal gratification. Then I'll start to use my mornings studying more charts, afternoons with employer or employee, evenings with business associates. More money might start to flow in. Instead of worrying if the rain will come for my little field of crops, I'll start to worry about the micro and macro markets, cashflow, bills, debts.
At the present rate, in no more than 3 years time, I'll surely be worth more than 100k. I'm proud of it, because every cent was the result of my own effort. Even if they were from equities, it is the result of my risk-taking, research and time spent in monitoring. If she comes along, it is almost time to get married and to buy a flat. Preferably one like my current one, 2 3-rooms combined so that 2 rooms can be rented out for added cashflow to pay the instalments. Meanwhile, I'll foray into business and properties and start a new game altogether with children coming into the picture. Till when will I achieve Kiyosaki's idea of retirement and be able to live on my land?
Every now and then, I'll ask myself whether I should continue to accumulate or lead an un-restrained lifestyle. What really is money? Money really hasn't much meaning for me. Money has not much use for me if there isn't a her, the children, the other's betterment, the land. My Father worked for every cent ever since my Grandfather passed on when he was just 7. From a frugal childhood, both him and me, to a current more comfortable life, we'd gotten quite used. Give us more money and we'll still have to think how to spend it. Our first notion would probably be to save it up first. So, money?
Just how much do everyone wants? Why do you want so much/little?
The ruralites are often poor because nature is not theirs to control and so they smile with their hearts because that's all they ever have; the urbanites smile for money, for which the rich might flick a little on for the service or to get into people's favour. See, money and smiles really have and have no relationship.
The meaning of money...
SmileUp! everyone,
SmileUp!
Smile
SmileUp!
SmileUp!
The mysteriousness of the curving lip. The shape of which it curls. Some smile from the heart, some smile as a matter of customary, some smile for personal ends. I'd read somewhere that to see if a person is sincerely smiling, cover the lower face and the eyes will tell.
SmileUp!
My first fascination with the smile started in India. Alot of people who have been to India told me people either love or hate it. I have mixed feelings. My love for it is in the rural areas; I have no place for the urban or suburban, it does not have a place for me, too. I saw the smiles of the children in Holavanahalli, that of the teachers, the people whom we visited their homes, the smiles are genuine with humility and sincere from the heart. In comparison, no matter how the urbanites smile, you can feel the deceit. Could it be my prejudice? Maybe. But I would just smile back if I feel like being polite and after that I'll resume my expression. That's the effect of their smile.
SmileUp!
Nowadays in Singapore, the government is encouraging everyone to go the extra mile. What other propaganda can there be? Anyway, to do that, everyone should smile first to let the customer feel welcomed and attended to. A constructed smile. Don't let smiles become a commodity.
SmileUp!
My previous post of love. The manifestation of love must include smiles. There is almost undoubted truth of this saying that you don't possess anything in the world except love. Therefore smiles are all you can show for! Forget the Brooks Brothers shirts, LV, Gucci bags, and whatever shoes, nobody can look complete without the lovely smile.
SmileUp!
Smiles are infectious. In the above example of the deceitful smile, there's a chance of smiling back. In the example of the Holavanahallian-inspired smile, I came back and resolved on maintaining a smile. Not because I want put on a smile, but I hope I can infect people to smile with me.
SmileUp!
Every morning, no matter how tough the going gets, a smile brightens the day. It becomes a habit. There's surely something of everything that one can smile about; even if it's taking a cynical view of things.
SmileUp!
Some times, people ask me what I've smiling for/at. I always replied, 'Smile lo, happy ma!' or, 'Hm? What expression to have if not smile?' *Smiles*
SmileUp!
Smiles are infectious. Smiles are influential. I remembered now that the impact of its influence struck me so much so as to believe in it, leading eventually to Inspirafluenza. Today is a good day. Perhaps the banging of the car yesterday is indeed a symbolic event. Another project shall be initiated for year-end 2007.
SmileUp!
In the course of this smiling post, I'd heard my calling again. I don't know how many readers I have. But let me have your ideas and time. Let's try infecting people around us with smiles again. Come! Smile together! *Smiles*
SmileUp!
SmileUp!
The mysteriousness of the curving lip. The shape of which it curls. Some smile from the heart, some smile as a matter of customary, some smile for personal ends. I'd read somewhere that to see if a person is sincerely smiling, cover the lower face and the eyes will tell.
SmileUp!
My first fascination with the smile started in India. Alot of people who have been to India told me people either love or hate it. I have mixed feelings. My love for it is in the rural areas; I have no place for the urban or suburban, it does not have a place for me, too. I saw the smiles of the children in Holavanahalli, that of the teachers, the people whom we visited their homes, the smiles are genuine with humility and sincere from the heart. In comparison, no matter how the urbanites smile, you can feel the deceit. Could it be my prejudice? Maybe. But I would just smile back if I feel like being polite and after that I'll resume my expression. That's the effect of their smile.
SmileUp!
Nowadays in Singapore, the government is encouraging everyone to go the extra mile. What other propaganda can there be? Anyway, to do that, everyone should smile first to let the customer feel welcomed and attended to. A constructed smile. Don't let smiles become a commodity.
SmileUp!
My previous post of love. The manifestation of love must include smiles. There is almost undoubted truth of this saying that you don't possess anything in the world except love. Therefore smiles are all you can show for! Forget the Brooks Brothers shirts, LV, Gucci bags, and whatever shoes, nobody can look complete without the lovely smile.
SmileUp!
Smiles are infectious. In the above example of the deceitful smile, there's a chance of smiling back. In the example of the Holavanahallian-inspired smile, I came back and resolved on maintaining a smile. Not because I want put on a smile, but I hope I can infect people to smile with me.
SmileUp!
Every morning, no matter how tough the going gets, a smile brightens the day. It becomes a habit. There's surely something of everything that one can smile about; even if it's taking a cynical view of things.
SmileUp!
Some times, people ask me what I've smiling for/at. I always replied, 'Smile lo, happy ma!' or, 'Hm? What expression to have if not smile?' *Smiles*
SmileUp!
Smiles are infectious. Smiles are influential. I remembered now that the impact of its influence struck me so much so as to believe in it, leading eventually to Inspirafluenza. Today is a good day. Perhaps the banging of the car yesterday is indeed a symbolic event. Another project shall be initiated for year-end 2007.
SmileUp!
In the course of this smiling post, I'd heard my calling again. I don't know how many readers I have. But let me have your ideas and time. Let's try infecting people around us with smiles again. Come! Smile together! *Smiles*
SmileUp!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Love
Love.
It's a complex issue and statement. The teenager tries to understand it, the young adult tries to find it, I can't comment on the rest. What is love?
I asked a person what love is, and he says 2 points which I understood them only as motivated by the self and the 3rd point is respect. Is love selfish or should it be selfless? People caught in circumstances would kill themselves and others to answer the question. Is love just a feeling? I attended my friends wedding some tie ago and the pastor tried to preach about love. I couldn't recall the exact points, but I do remember that love is more than just feelings. Jesus talked about love and that his is selfless love; Buddha didn't quite talk about love, at least not mundane love, but 大爱
Love and volunteerism is also related. Because all of us volunteers are learning how to give selfless love.
What i think love is now:
I don't know how to explain it, I only know how I can manifest it. That's my greatest love.
It's a complex issue and statement. The teenager tries to understand it, the young adult tries to find it, I can't comment on the rest. What is love?
I asked a person what love is, and he says 2 points which I understood them only as motivated by the self and the 3rd point is respect. Is love selfish or should it be selfless? People caught in circumstances would kill themselves and others to answer the question. Is love just a feeling? I attended my friends wedding some tie ago and the pastor tried to preach about love. I couldn't recall the exact points, but I do remember that love is more than just feelings. Jesus talked about love and that his is selfless love; Buddha didn't quite talk about love, at least not mundane love, but 大爱
Love and volunteerism is also related. Because all of us volunteers are learning how to give selfless love.
What i think love is now:
I don't know how to explain it, I only know how I can manifest it. That's my greatest love.
Cherish
Today's post is on the topic of cherish.
I'd known cherish from a dear friend and all my friends and family have helped me to understand it. To learn cherish when you are losing something is easy, but to know it in the passing of everyday calls for some attention to the people and things around you. If you are going home from work or school today, having lunch, going for a jog/game of football, drinking and sharing your problems with someone, look into the eyes of the person and thank them. There are millions of reasons why they might be at the same place and same time doing the same thing as you, but what is also same is that somehow, both/this group of you are together at the moment. Whatever have caused it? I don't know, you don't know. Both might be working in the same company, assigned to the same task, but why, why the both you? Came together and made each other's day more bearable, happier; even if it's more frustrating, more irritating, they certainly are company. What more can you ask for in life? No matter what, you won't, can't hate that person, because there surely isn't really anything in the world that calls for great hate; resentment, yes. And so, the times spent together should be cherished. All the more so, if they are great friends, loved ones. Of the billions of people in the world, the one that appears in front of you at the moment is that person. Cherish him/her. Not because you may lose him/her in the next moment, if you cherish him/her for that reason, then you are only appreciating him/her because you may be sad the next moment and so not want to regret later.
Please cherish because of the very miracle and fact that you have been brought together for/in this moment. It is an unexplainable magic, people might call fate or fortune. Cherish. Cherish people who have crossed your life as a companion, friend, love ones- and appreciate and love them as one.
Today, I cherish the miracle that you'd come to read this blog.
Cherish is related to volunteerism. The kid whom you read to, mentors, the fellow volunteers, how in the word did all these people come to congregate? They could have been anybody else, or there could be nobody at all. Suddenly, there's no one around you doing the same thing you do, speaking the same subject you speak of, but no, they are just right there around you. And so we continue to cherish the moment somehow created to serve.
I'd known cherish from a dear friend and all my friends and family have helped me to understand it. To learn cherish when you are losing something is easy, but to know it in the passing of everyday calls for some attention to the people and things around you. If you are going home from work or school today, having lunch, going for a jog/game of football, drinking and sharing your problems with someone, look into the eyes of the person and thank them. There are millions of reasons why they might be at the same place and same time doing the same thing as you, but what is also same is that somehow, both/this group of you are together at the moment. Whatever have caused it? I don't know, you don't know. Both might be working in the same company, assigned to the same task, but why, why the both you? Came together and made each other's day more bearable, happier; even if it's more frustrating, more irritating, they certainly are company. What more can you ask for in life? No matter what, you won't, can't hate that person, because there surely isn't really anything in the world that calls for great hate; resentment, yes. And so, the times spent together should be cherished. All the more so, if they are great friends, loved ones. Of the billions of people in the world, the one that appears in front of you at the moment is that person. Cherish him/her. Not because you may lose him/her in the next moment, if you cherish him/her for that reason, then you are only appreciating him/her because you may be sad the next moment and so not want to regret later.
Please cherish because of the very miracle and fact that you have been brought together for/in this moment. It is an unexplainable magic, people might call fate or fortune. Cherish. Cherish people who have crossed your life as a companion, friend, love ones- and appreciate and love them as one.
Today, I cherish the miracle that you'd come to read this blog.
Cherish is related to volunteerism. The kid whom you read to, mentors, the fellow volunteers, how in the word did all these people come to congregate? They could have been anybody else, or there could be nobody at all. Suddenly, there's no one around you doing the same thing you do, speaking the same subject you speak of, but no, they are just right there around you. And so we continue to cherish the moment somehow created to serve.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
WRL Kidsread
It started today!
After a few months not reading to kids, it's refreshing to see the wonder in their faces again! It's quite addictive. They'll look at the book with anticipation and you play with your voice to add suspense and moods, and their expression changes accordingly, wahahah, fun!
The new batch of kids are lively and there's at least a few who are more outspoken, it's great! This year should be promising, given the more number of volunteers and better organisation now.
spoke to the parents before starting the session, punctuality, effort put in by volunteers, but i forgot about the library card. Need to ask them to apply a library card for their child. Then they won't have excuse to not borrow books for their children!
Most surprising is the visit by 2 ladies who are also interested in joining the club! Wow! I could have sprayed red paint on walls and big posters to get ppl 's attention in NIE yet i still might not be able to get much volunteers. They just turned up! I'm sure they'll like it very much.
WRL is all set to go for one more meaningful year! Go go go!!
SmileUp!
After a few months not reading to kids, it's refreshing to see the wonder in their faces again! It's quite addictive. They'll look at the book with anticipation and you play with your voice to add suspense and moods, and their expression changes accordingly, wahahah, fun!
The new batch of kids are lively and there's at least a few who are more outspoken, it's great! This year should be promising, given the more number of volunteers and better organisation now.
spoke to the parents before starting the session, punctuality, effort put in by volunteers, but i forgot about the library card. Need to ask them to apply a library card for their child. Then they won't have excuse to not borrow books for their children!
Most surprising is the visit by 2 ladies who are also interested in joining the club! Wow! I could have sprayed red paint on walls and big posters to get ppl 's attention in NIE yet i still might not be able to get much volunteers. They just turned up! I'm sure they'll like it very much.
WRL is all set to go for one more meaningful year! Go go go!!
SmileUp!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Volunteering Kidsread
I realised that something important was left out. That is what was learnt from Kidsread.
I'll relate in terms of how I'll do it differently this year. On the first session, I'll explain to parents the purpose of this program and what is expected of them. Got to make sure that they know the readers are volunteer so that they will be duely appreciated. Have to let them understand the importance of English and how the cultivation of reading interests will help their child go a long way. Finally, I'll urge all of them to sign all the children up for library membership, so that there won't be the nonsense of no library cards therefore don't borrow book anymore. Important.
For WRL, we'll open the door this time. Open-concept, so that parents can see what was being done; how their child are enjoying the program; how to emulate the readers if they want to. Doubly important!
With more volunteers this time, children will be grouped into 4s or 5s and have 2/3 fixed volunteers to them. Volunteers feel attached to the child, and vice versa. Everybody will be more engaged and have more personal attention both ways. Everyone will then look forward to the sessions.
Books have to be interesting. That's the staple of the program. Mrs Aw did a great selection of books for the program. I will need to supplement the range with more. And, more asian stories. Support asian writers.
There need to be active feedback to readers on their reading style. I found that it's hard to feedback directly, cos comments ususally don't come very pleasantly. So either the culture shall be set from the onset; or if not possible, a videocam would be most helpful! Readers have to keep asking questions about the book, any questions. Model the thought process by thinking aloud-verbalising their own thought. This encourages children tremendously in responding to the story.
First we want them to enjoy to be receptive of reading; second, to be able to read a little; third, to keep talking in the English language.
These, I shall work towards in the coming read-year.
I'll relate in terms of how I'll do it differently this year. On the first session, I'll explain to parents the purpose of this program and what is expected of them. Got to make sure that they know the readers are volunteer so that they will be duely appreciated. Have to let them understand the importance of English and how the cultivation of reading interests will help their child go a long way. Finally, I'll urge all of them to sign all the children up for library membership, so that there won't be the nonsense of no library cards therefore don't borrow book anymore. Important.
For WRL, we'll open the door this time. Open-concept, so that parents can see what was being done; how their child are enjoying the program; how to emulate the readers if they want to. Doubly important!
With more volunteers this time, children will be grouped into 4s or 5s and have 2/3 fixed volunteers to them. Volunteers feel attached to the child, and vice versa. Everybody will be more engaged and have more personal attention both ways. Everyone will then look forward to the sessions.
Books have to be interesting. That's the staple of the program. Mrs Aw did a great selection of books for the program. I will need to supplement the range with more. And, more asian stories. Support asian writers.
There need to be active feedback to readers on their reading style. I found that it's hard to feedback directly, cos comments ususally don't come very pleasantly. So either the culture shall be set from the onset; or if not possible, a videocam would be most helpful! Readers have to keep asking questions about the book, any questions. Model the thought process by thinking aloud-verbalising their own thought. This encourages children tremendously in responding to the story.
First we want them to enjoy to be receptive of reading; second, to be able to read a little; third, to keep talking in the English language.
These, I shall work towards in the coming read-year.
Volunteering for Kidsread
I'm about to start my rhetoric again.
The benefits of Kidsread.
The period is here for recruitment of new volunteers. To date, over 30 people have responded to my appeal on the student portal for volunteers and I'm truly heartened. Only about 10 peeps responded last year. So this year, there's a chance for a 3rd group of children.
Singaporeans/people in general are 贱. I say this because they don't like free things, or they are suspicious of it. As such, volunteers' participation aside, parental support is another problem. We will need to have them understand the importance of English in education. And to acquire the language, the most basic skill is to be able to read and ENJOY reading. So, yes. That's our aim. To promote the interest of reading by being interesting readers, creating the safe environment for them to enjoy and play and interact in English.
It seems that I'd done some complaining up there, but I'm stating them as facts that I see. The truth is, the children and volunteers all had much fun last year. I can see from the faces every session that they enjoyed coming to read to children, look forward to come for their little child. We see it as a temporary escape from work and a chance for the child inside us to emerge. This is an opportunity that is really rare. And you get the chance to praise the children, tell them they are good, keep it up, and they really become more into the task you'd set them. Everybody enjoyed thoroughly. And everybody gets something out of it.
So I hope the program will go on and on. I hope volunteers will come again and again. I hope parents will also begin to read to their children by and by.
Btw, WRL will start from 28 Feb, Wednesdays 745-845pm; JRL from 20 Apr, Fridays 730-830pm. Let me know your interest!
SmileUp!
The benefits of Kidsread.
The period is here for recruitment of new volunteers. To date, over 30 people have responded to my appeal on the student portal for volunteers and I'm truly heartened. Only about 10 peeps responded last year. So this year, there's a chance for a 3rd group of children.
Singaporeans/people in general are 贱. I say this because they don't like free things, or they are suspicious of it. As such, volunteers' participation aside, parental support is another problem. We will need to have them understand the importance of English in education. And to acquire the language, the most basic skill is to be able to read and ENJOY reading. So, yes. That's our aim. To promote the interest of reading by being interesting readers, creating the safe environment for them to enjoy and play and interact in English.
It seems that I'd done some complaining up there, but I'm stating them as facts that I see. The truth is, the children and volunteers all had much fun last year. I can see from the faces every session that they enjoyed coming to read to children, look forward to come for their little child. We see it as a temporary escape from work and a chance for the child inside us to emerge. This is an opportunity that is really rare. And you get the chance to praise the children, tell them they are good, keep it up, and they really become more into the task you'd set them. Everybody enjoyed thoroughly. And everybody gets something out of it.
So I hope the program will go on and on. I hope volunteers will come again and again. I hope parents will also begin to read to their children by and by.
Btw, WRL will start from 28 Feb, Wednesdays 745-845pm; JRL from 20 Apr, Fridays 730-830pm. Let me know your interest!
SmileUp!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Contemplation
I'm using contemplate this time, instead of reflect. The latter has been over-used. People gets tired when asked to reflect. Institution uses it so often now that it's become a chore to many, erasing its supposedly pure form. Human always succeed in trampling the flower.
The topic of contemplation here is about relationships. Relationship with your environment and people. It's inspired by my girlfriend currently on an exchange programme.
I find the crux of contemplation apt in Confucius' teaching.
I take the quote out of context: 三人行，必有我师
This is how we contemplate and learn from one another.
I did something similar before, let's try it again. For those who are interested, join me.
List 10 or more friends and write what we have learnt from them.
jt- cherishing the people and present; having the courage to break away
zu- self-less giving; faith in giving and taking
lian- going beyond customary aid and care
hru- the OL mentality and determination
lan- balancing different aspects of life and finding relief when it calls for
wchang- detailed and encouraging
rl- sensitive and clear-headed in resolving issues to their causes
zs- to endear whole-heartedly and listening in
kly- holding to the ground and attentive to individual
dd- resolved and single-minded
mm- having interest to the people and surrounding; maintaining harmony
The topic of contemplation here is about relationships. Relationship with your environment and people. It's inspired by my girlfriend currently on an exchange programme.
I find the crux of contemplation apt in Confucius' teaching.
I take the quote out of context: 三人行，必有我师
This is how we contemplate and learn from one another.
I did something similar before, let's try it again. For those who are interested, join me.
List 10 or more friends and write what we have learnt from them.
jt- cherishing the people and present; having the courage to break away
zu- self-less giving; faith in giving and taking
lian- going beyond customary aid and care
hru- the OL mentality and determination
lan- balancing different aspects of life and finding relief when it calls for
wchang- detailed and encouraging
rl- sensitive and clear-headed in resolving issues to their causes
zs- to endear whole-heartedly and listening in
kly- holding to the ground and attentive to individual
dd- resolved and single-minded
mm- having interest to the people and surrounding; maintaining harmony
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