How have your 2008 been?
Mine has been a turbulence year.
But of course compared to those who suffered in the natural calamities, I am far more fortunate than them.
But judging from a urban professional standard, my 2008 has been challenging in all aspect of life. it has been a long uphill for me this year. At work, I experienced passion drought and was toying the idea of quitting my appointment. In terms of health, I have fallen ill so many times this year. I used to be MC free the whole year. Even my December period was plague by Sunny's erratic toilet behaviour, and that stressed me up greatly.
Do one grow wiser as one goes through trials?
As I aged, I get more fearful at this period of the year, crossing over to a new year. Somehow, having to face another year with the same mundane tasks at work send a chill in my spine.
Is it time to do some changes?
I was reading Anthony Yeo's weekly column, and he wrote:
" ... One can begin by learning to want what one has in life, instead of yearning to have what one wants.
People tend to strive for what they want and when they have it, they may not want it but something else.
This demands a spirit of gratitude for what one already has. Being grateful means appreciating what you have, making the most of and being contented with what you have, without envying others for what they have.
Then you can learn to live within your means, being mindful of saving for a rainy day without being consumed with the desire for more. ..."
Though I have seldom envy what others have and I have not, I must be appreciative to what I have and make the most out of what I have.What about you?
What is your resolution for 2009?
Hope the coming 2009 will be one of good health and smooth sailing for all of us.
Cheers!!!
1 comment:
Really like that sentence which you have quoted from Anthony Yeo! I have always like articles and books by Anthony Yeo. His words give comfort, strength and his thoughts bring new perspectives, I think he is a counsellor that many would wanna go to. Have read his books on trauma, grief and death. Like any other human beings, he went through pain and grief, he met many people with different problems, from all walks of life. His experiences that he shared offered guidance and at times, juz set me thinking.
Hmm, passion drought…sometimes, passion is juz lost…deep in the ground…buried, but not gone. If one were to dig deep enough, trickles of it would probably seep through the ground. If one could find diggers who are willing to dig with you, be it with a spade or even with their bare hands, you would probably need a shorter time to find that source. Treasure it and make good use of it when you have it…
Post a Comment