Thursday, May 27, 2010

What are you trading your life for?

We often hear from people that they have been busy with their lives, and weeks after weeks, busy-ness is always on their lips.

Busy-ness, it makes me pause and ask myself this: what are you busy for?

Our life is defined by the time we had. So, what am I trading my life for?

Some people spent their lives building their career, working 8 to 5, and beyond, to establish their ambitions and at times, greed. Some spent their lives on studies, exams after exams, just to earn an entry pass to proceed to the next stage of their life.

Some spent their lives slacking, hooked on lan games, alcohol and cigarettes. Some spent their lives in regrets, never move on from their past, and always struggle with their thoughts.

Yes, career and studies are important. Leisure and entertainment are important. In fact, in life, there are so many things we want and we ought to do. But back to the very basics, what's the most important to us?

To me, the lives of others are important. For there is no un-do button to press on, and no way to buy time once it's up. I need to spend more time with my families and friends, loving them and building their lives. Why must it always be, when that person is no longer around, that we regret not loving him a little bit more?

Our purpose in life is important. We can work all we want, but are we meeting the purpose of why we existed in the first place? Are we hitting the bull's eye in every step we take? Does every decision we make bring us a little closer to our calling and destiny? Is our time spent fulfilling our destiny?

I got to spend my time wisely. How about you?

Friday, May 21, 2010

Blog with Caution!

It's has been 2 long months since I last blogged. Not that I had nothing inspiring to blog about, but I'm just too occupied with life to take time off, settle myself down, and compose a proper entry.

So, what triggers me today?
After I read the blog entries from people whom I called - friends.

If you don't know me, I'm someone who loves to catch up with my friends via their blogs. I love reading their blogs because I care, and I just want to know how they think and feel.

And, if you don't know me, I'm someone who loved to be corrected or scolded in my face. One of my greatest hate in life is people who talk bad behind people's back, and worst, via their blogs.

You are most welcome to tell me straight in my face what you are upset about me, as much as I welcome you to tell me in my face what you like about me. But don't let me "read" about it in your blog because I hate the act of it. You "hope" that I will "read" about it and do something about it, but that is of no help to me, and definitely, nothing edifying to those who read it.

To me, blogging is a way to share our true thoughts and feelings, but not at the expense of others.
Personally, I always hope to use my blog to edify and encourage people. Not that life is a bed of roses, but I will always plan and think through what I should post before posting it. You will never find me posting an entry carelessly, and I hope that you too, will blog with caution.

Like me for my straight-forwardness. For you will never find a mask on my face and a knife behind your back.