Love your nemesis
Meet your nemesis
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Sometimes,
there is a certain someone
even a nemesis,
who will give you a push,
a much needed push,
to a direction
you have been hesitating
but it was a direction
to your success in life!
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Have you got one in your life?
Be thankful to that certain individual!
Delayed flight, extra bites
Delayed flight, extra bites (A senyŕu poem)
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a flight was delayed
some were upset and restless
Why curse? Enjoy it!
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a flight was delayed
to pass extra time waiting
I chose extra bites
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a flight was delayed
and with recent flight crashes
glad they check again!
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a flight was delayed
an opportunity here
relax and enjoy!
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Quote
“Delay is preferable to error,”
by Thomas Jefferson.
This suggests that sometimes it’s better to wait and get things right than to rush and make mistakes.
Changing the mindset of a hoarder
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No! This is important!
No, that is important, too!
Ten years ago,
and ten years more,
you will be saying
the same thing!
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so I cleared
a few items at a time,
yet they noticed!
Oh, that jacket?
you haven’t worn it
the last five years!
Someone may need it more!
See?
You are doing a good deed!
(Instead of hoarding!)
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Quotes – serious
If a man has an apartment stacked to the ceiling with newspapers, we call him crazy. If a woman has a trailer house full of cats, we call her nuts. But when people pathologically hoard so much cash that they impoverish the entire nation, we put them on the cover of Fortune magazine and pretend that they are role models. Lester B. Pearson
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Quotes- funny
“I’m not a hoarder, I’m a collector with a spacious apartment.”
“I don’t need therapy, I need a bigger house!”
Karma Chameleon ( Listen to my song Karma chameleon).
“Karma Chameleon,” by Culture Club, is often interpreted as reflecting Boy George’s experiences as a gay man. The song’s lyrics tells about fear of alienation and the struggle of being true to oneself while navigating societal pressures, including homophobia.
Iceland, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Canada are the top five most accepting countries, and acceptance has increased over time for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or intersex).
Quote
“Love him and let him love you. Do you think anything else under heaven really matters?” – James Baldwin
You say it best when you say nothing at all
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Listen to my duet song 1 .. and duet song 2, “You say it best when you say nothing at all”
Silence is power.
Music heals
Music in a hospital room heals things monitors can’t measure.
A song can change vital signs.
( Listen to my solo)
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The power of love ( Senyru)
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love from your mother
love from the healthcare workers
love’s healing power.
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in its tender touch
soothe the pain within one’s soul
healing from within
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Quote
“Love is the greatest healing therapy.”
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Listen to this solo by Ms Chensp.
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
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The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest…
Trouble is a friend
“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.”― Oprah Winfrey.
“The key to life when it gets tough is to keep moving. Just keep moving.”―Tyler Perry.
“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
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Listen to my solo song……Trouble Is a friend
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Best comment thus far :-
Beautiful pottery work, Serena. While I don’t intentionally court or seek trouble, I agree to a degree that adversity builds character and strength. By Ab
Landscapes of our lives
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This article may change your perspective on life and help you face it with optimism.
Written by Zhou Daxin, a recipient of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, in his latest novel about aging—he profoundly describes the twilight years of life with words that strike the heart of every elderly person. Every sentence rings true.
Thankful for the share ~
In our later years, we must become familiar with and accept six types of “landscapes” along life’s journey, so we can calmly enter the night.
Night falls very slowly.
From the age of 60, we enter the later stage of life. Before night fully falls, there are certain “landscapes” we must remember. If we remember them, we will be mentally prepared and not panic.
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The First Landscape: Fewer people will be by your side.
Most of your elders—parents and grandparents—will have passed on. Your peers may be overwhelmed with their own issues. The younger generation is busy with their lives. Even your spouse may leave before you. You’re left with long, empty days.
You must learn to live alone and face solitude.
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The Second Landscape: Society’s attention will fade.
No matter how brilliant your career once was, or how famous you were, aging turns everyone into an ordinary old man or woman.
The spotlight no longer shines on you. You must learn to quietly stand in the corner, appreciating the excitement and success of the younger generation—without jealousy or resentment.
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The Third Landscape: Dangers along the road increase.
Fractures, cardiovascular disease, brain degeneration, cancer—they may all come knocking, whether you welcome them or not.
You must learn to live with illness, to see sickness as a companion. Let go of fantasies of perfect health. Maintaining a good attitude and exercising appropriately becomes your mission.
Encourage yourself to keep going.
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The Fourth Landscape: You may return to the bed, just as in childhood.
When we were born, our mothers cared for us in bed.
After a life of struggle and hardship, we return to where we began—bed—awaiting the care of others.
But unlike when we arrived, we may not have loved ones to care for us as our mothers did. If someone is there, they may not care as deeply. More often, it’s a hired caregiver, smiling outwardly but impatient inside.
You must stay humble—and even grateful.
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The Fifth Landscape: Many along the road will try to deceive you.
Scammers know that older people often have savings, and they’ll use every trick—calls, texts, emails, free samples, miracle cures, “blessed” items, longevity pills—just to empty your wallet.
You must stay alert. Guard your money. Spend wisely.
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The Sixth Landscape: Treat your spouse (or close companion) with kindness.
Speak gently and thoughtfully. Show concern. Especially to your husband or wife.
They are your final “life savings.” After 60, relying on children is unreliable—they have their own families. In the end, it is the old couple who depend on each other.
At this age, no one is looking to stray—we only fear losing one another.
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Before night falls, the final stretch of life dims gradually, making the road harder to walk.
So after 60, we must see life clearly. Cherish and enjoy it. Don’t try to manage society or control your children’s affairs.
Don’t act superior or speak down to others—such behavior only hurts others and yourself.
In old age, we must learn respect. Accept this final phase of life with understanding, serenity, and spiritual readiness. Let nature take its course and remain calm.
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“Night Falls Slowly” truly captures the essence of the twilight years, with every word hitting home for the elderly.
Dear classmates, colleagues, and comrades—let us gently and wisely prepare for life’s final stop… 🌅🙏🙏
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Chen Song Ping 