In the grand theater of life, there exists a dance – a cosmic ballet where every step echoes through eternity. They call it karma. Why, you ask? Because karma is a silent weaver, threading the fabric of destiny. It whispers to the universe, Balance must be maintained. For every act of kindness, a note is […]
The Dance of Karma
The herculean task of pulling out an airport trolley
Finally, I reached the baggage claim area.
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I went to a row of airport trolleys.
After several tugs, I gave up.
I asked a young man nearby
with a trolley, for help.
“No, cannot!”
I was taken aback,
disappointed with his curt reply.
I approach the next young man walking by.
“Sure,” without hesitation,
he pulled out a trolley,
after at least three strong jerks!
I thanked him profusely.
Then I stood waiting for my luggage
next to the first young man.
An elderly couple came next to us.
“Wait here, honey. I go get a trolley,”
he handed his hand luggage to her.
I watched him trying to pull out
a trolley in vain.
He walked back to his lady
shrugging his shoulders dejectedly.
I stopped yet another young man
who was passing by,
if he could get me a trolley.
He looked bigger and strong.
He glanced at my trolley
but went on to pull at a trolley.
He pressed and pulled,
pressed and pulled!
Finally, he got one out for me.
I pushed it to the elderly frail looking couple,
“here, this trolley is for you.
Hope you enjoy your stay in my country!”
They were surprised
and began thanking me a lot.
“Not me, it’s this young man here!”
pointing to the strong young man.
I went back to my earlier space
and heard him replying,
“you’re welcome!”
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The first young man
must have had
a tough time pulling a trolley, too!
I forgave him!
Sometimes, we’re tested, not to show our weakness, but to discover our strength.
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“There’s strength in acknowledging our weaknesses and asking for assistance.”
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I would like to repost an old article, recalling that in 2024 it occurs twice: today 13th September and next 13th December. On this date some people avoid flying on a plane, going to work, or even getting out of bed. And it was on Friday, October 13, 1307 that King Philip IV of France […]
It’s Friday 13th – the unluckiest day!
Singing “Bakit Di Kita Malimot“
Most songs are about the many splendour yet painful experiences of love!
I learned how to sing this tagalog song “Bakit Di Kita Malimot” after many practices.
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Below is the meaning of the song….
Why can’t I forget you why can’t I leave you
Bakit di kita malimot bakit di kita maiwan
Especially I know your heart is evil
Lalo’t aking nalalaman ang puso mo’y salawahan
Why did you love me if what you caused was pain
Bakit mo ako inibig kung ang dulot mo’y pasakit
And I’m troubled by your kiss that has no more sweetness
At ako’y naliligalig sa halik mong wala nang tamis
Every moment I say it
Sa bawat saglit aking nasasambit
That I don’t love you anymore
Na ikaw ngayon ay di ko na iniibig
But if I don’t watch you anymore
Ngunit kung di na kita namamasdan
Everything in my life is dark
Ang lahat sa buhay ko ay karimlan
Why can’t I forget you?
Bakit di kita malimot
Why can’t I leave you?
Bakit di kita maiwan
If you really love me
Kung tunay mo ako’y mahal
Be faithful to my chosen one
Maging tapat ka sa akin hirang
Every moment I say it
Sa bawat saglit aking nasasambit
That I don’t love you anymore
Na ikaw ngayon ay di ko na iniibig
But if I don’t watch you anymore
Ngunit kung di na kita namamasdan
Everything in my life is dark
Ang lahat sa buhay ko ay karimlan
Why can’t I forget you?
Bakit di kita malimot
Why can’t I leave you?
Bakit di kita maiwan
If you really love me
Kung tunay mo ako’y mahal
Be faithful to my chosen one
Maging tapat ka sa akin hirang
Source: LyricFind
Kids need to see loving parents.Children learn what love is by watching how we treat each other.They need to see you exchanging an I love you,to see you holding hands and kissing before parting ways for the day,to openly express their feelings, whatever they may be,by sharing household chores,forgiving each other for their actions, and […]
Kids need te see loving parents 👪👶💙
Memory
I love this song so much… it is only lately that I could duet ( strugglingly) with this seasoned singer from Thailand!
Listen to this duet song!
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The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by.
Alek Wek
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Reminiscing a reunion
Social media enables a verbal ‘reunion’
Old faded pictures emerge from old albums…
Excitingly and childishly, baby boomers reminisce the good and carefree days…
That’s me, is that you?
Who is this pretty girl, and this handsome boy?
Can’t remember, …
we need more walnuts. (for our brain cells)
In the background, was a class monitor, and he still ‘is’.
So he gathers his flock
all over this village globe
for a fiftieth anniversary.
But some sheep were lost
Where have they gone to?
(some had passed on, some have disappeared… untraceable).
Hard knocks shaped the lives of many, yet gratitude prevails.
One survives an operation on a brain tumour
And another, uterine cancer,
Two mothers are blessed with children with mental disorders.
One PDP is undergoing knee operation,
while our teacher is still climbing hills!
Some weathered the Great Recession triumphantly,
One survives a divorce gracefully!
Yet together, and hopefully, most will reunite in a coming physical meet.
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New friends are silver, but old are gold
Don’t count the years…count the memories
Memories are the threads that hold together the patchwork of friendship.
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Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia ( Haiku)
I envy people with photographic skills! Such beautiful picture captured! Here is a haiku on Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia!
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with modern skyline
lined with iconic scrapers
is Kuala Lumpur
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Islamic motifs
British colonial-era
the towers designed
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Historically
in commerce and in mining
and a Yap Ah Loy
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Expectations and closing one’s eye
It is important to remember that other people are not responsible for our happiness or fulfilment and that we each have our own needs, desires, and limitations.
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In socialising
with unmet expectations
close an eye or two
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Starry Night Over the Rhone. VERSE 1 Starry, starry night Paint your palette blue and gray Look out on a summer’s day With eyes that know the darkness in my soul Shadows on the hills Sketch the trees and the daffodils Catch the breeze and the winter chills In colors on the snowy linen land […]
“Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)” – 2.Analysis
Chen Song Ping 
