Charles Schultz Philosophy

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.

"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." (Charles Schultz)

Truest of all

A Message by George Carlin:

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.

We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.

We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.

It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

George Carlin

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The Abandonment

I guess the apparent lack of updates explains my hectic life and in addition to my current mood, I have no intention of telling the world about my life, let alone express my thoughts. Hence the MIA.

Having completed all my Mathematics Test 2 papers made me at high. At least these burdens have been off lifted from my shoulders. Coming up in a fornight's time is my grand finals for this semester. Time is indeed flying, much faster than it seems to be.

I hope to do better this time, at least I could achieve what i've targetted. Done with finals then I'll have approximately two months of break. I have upcoming events starting to be lining up. I'll visit Singapore once again from 8th to 10th of December. And I'm looking forwards to plans with my buddies. Besides, I intend to help my sister with her new house! =)

That's all for now peeps, gotta leave for class now.

Death

Last week, I saw something in the Chinese paper which fascinated me at first sight. It was an article about death. To be frank, I’m one who gives much thought about death. During my primary and secondary days, I spent ample of time pondering over the existence of human and the undeniable fact that death would one day knock on my door. My talks and discussions and with my parents have never touched this issue, hence my never getting any answers to all my silent queries. The former cowardly me had not had the courage to express my confusion to them, as I didn’t want them to be worried of my fears. Yes, I am afraid of death. Who doesn’t?

I do not fear pain, I do not fear leaving the world, but I fear of loneliness. Sometimes when I receive news of people committing suicide with their loved ones, or accidents which killed few family members altogether, I thought to myself, perhaps it isn’t too bad, at least you have loved ones to die with you. You have a companion to walk the bridge with you, a close company to take care of each other, rather than facing death alone. In that article, it says that parents should explain to their children about life and death. But I guess some parents themselves aren’t well-equipped with this knowledge. I’ve always thought that if I were to die someday, I would still be with the same people in the other world, that is if only I still have sense in that after-world. Reading the article hit me hard that it may not be possible, perhaps you die alone and you get lost in hell when your loved ones are somewhere else. Going there isn’t like entering the world, being protected in your mother’s womb then being delivered to your mother's embrace.

I’ve even thought if I would meet dead people or God after I die. Is it possible to meet my grandparents, my relatives or those well-known people with their names stated in history? Will I be able to meet people like Albert Einstein or Emperor Pu Yi or perhaps Gandhi? Will different Gods like Allah, Buddha or Jesus appear before my eyes to prove to me their existence? Will I be able to talk to them or snap a picture perhaps? If yes I guess death isn't that frightening after all. If yes I'd be the first to jump for joy as I have plenty of dead ones I would like to meet.

The existence of various religions has led to a great variety of definitions for death. I wonder which is true? But I suppose all of us would encounter similar situation, enter the same place and endure the same process after death, disregard of your faith.

Perhaps I’m thinking beyond my needs, perhaps I’m thinking out of the right track or perhaps death simply means the end of everything. Your body decompose, your soul dies, your life finishes, your forever ends, your light goes off and you vanish just like that. There’s no hell, not even heaven, no afterlife, no reincarnation, you see blank after you die. Or no, you don't even know you have died.

My Improvement =)

我和你已经过了几次差一点。在我心里留下最深刻的影响是我们差一点就是一对。虽然错过了你，但我没后悔曾经跟你度过美好的几天。那几天你对我说过什么，我们一起做了什么，甚此吃过什么我都不会忘记。我之前没发现到原来我对你的感觉是那么的深。只到我发现我将会失你的时候我才请楚了解自己的感受。那时候真的很伤心，没想到我们的缘分就这么快结束了。还没真正用有你就要把你给忘了。这段时间，说我过的辛苦其实我还满开心。虽然心里有时候会不好受，可是我觉得我在处理感情这方面已经成熟多了。你应该很想知道我还喜欢者你吗，这都不重要了因为不管怎样我还是放下了。我达应自己不可以再伤心难过，因为我觉得自爱才是最重要。还有，看到你这么开心，我相信你没做错决定。我所付出的都是直的。

很多时候我都会想念你，听到你的名字或看到你的人我都会多留意。可能你在我心里还是很重要。

其实我要感谢你让我了解真正的爱。我很高兴我有你这个好朋友。

Glancing the South

Let me feed you guys with some updates, since I’ve been seemingly ignoring my blog for some time, though I very much yearn to write something. Firstly, I have had half of my test 2 burdens off my shoulders, another half will resume after the current Raya holiday.

My mind has been loitering; for I have wonders that needed to be sought out. Perhaps what I went through hit me so hard inasmuch that I’ve come to realize things I didn’t and this has resulted in a more sapient me. Needless to mention what I’ve encountered all this while; some were sweet, a few were as bitter as bile, a couple of them were good while one or two actually cast a cloud of sorrow in me. Usually, my former self would nonetheless jeopardize my mind in sheer emo and would only escape from its cocoon after a period of recuperation. Somehow, all my self-advisory teachings and those comforting words I threw to myself, combined with a positive mindset have turned over a new leaf for me.

Now, I am no longer easily perturbed by difficult challenges and problems or have ceased to engrave in negative thoughts. The perpetual persuasion to have a better cope of my emotions has shown its effect. Besides having my pessimisms subsided, I’ve also succeeded in overcoming distractions and going loose – in the sense that I would still manage to carve a smile, even when the tough lies before my eyes. I suppose this is definitely a good turn over.

Perhaps it’s true that the older you get, the wiser you will be. Or it’s also possibly true that the more you love, the more you gain. In lieu of acting against my self-contradicting side, I’ve form reconciliation with it by instilling more self-love. I am really contented with my current life, for I welcome good comings and at the same time, fear no more for bad happenings. Scold, hate, tease, bully or trouble me, I'll smile and I'm fine!

By the way, I will be holidaying in Malacca during the first two days of Raya and will be flying off to Singapore on Thursday for a 3-day visit. heh.

Happy holiday people! =)