人生是一段短暂的旅程

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“你对自己的病感觉如何?” 大多数癌症患者会将癌症与死亡的可能性联系起来。但是,无论是患有癌症,其他疾病(Covid-19,心脏病发作,中风等)还是意外伤害,生命都是一段旅程。据艾伦先生说,生活是一段短暂的旅程。二十年前,当我还是一名年轻护士时,我在一家公立医院遇到了艾伦先生。我问的一个问题是:“您对自己的病情如何?”。在听他讲话时,他试图找到一种简单的方式向我解释。这是当时我得到的最平静,最平静的答案之一。 -陈慧琳

“在这里看到这条电源线。它固定在墙上的电源上。生命是一个短暂的旅程(他沿着电线指向)。患癌症只是我旅途的一部分。很快我将回到原来的地方(指着墙上的源头)-回到上帝,回到天堂。”

其他宗教和信仰也一样吗?

2 Corinthians 4:18

[虽然我们不看那些看不见的东西,但要看那些看不见的东西。因为看见的是暂时的,看不见的是永恒的。Google translated] while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

This Life is But a journey

[“在这个世界上,就好像你是一个陌生人还是一个旅行者。” (先知穆罕默德)Google translated] “Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveller.” (The Prophet Muhammad)

Dalai Lama says:-

[“我们是这个星球上的游客。我们在这里最多一百年了。在此期间,我们必须努力使自己的生活变得美好和有益。如果您为他人的幸福做出贡献,就会发现生活的真正意义。” – 达赖喇嘛  google translated]” We are visitors on this planet. We are here for one hundred years at the very most. During that period we must try to do something good, something useful, with our lives. if you contribute to other people’s happiness, you will find the true meaning of life.” – Dalai Lama

You can’t read your own hand-writings?

You can’t read your own hand-writings?

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When I wrote “I write, I type, I swype“, it reminds me of some doctors’ infamous scribblings on patients’ notes. It was dangerously amazing how some nurses could make out what the orders or prescriptions were!

Worse still, if the writer oneself could not read one’s own hand-writings! Tell that in a court case! Will it be a liability? Bless you!

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To let a daughter/son be a nurse

To let a daughter/son be a nurse

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Once, nursing was

synonymous with women.

But not anymore

Today there are male

as well as female nurses.

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Once, they used

to wear caps.

But not anymore.

They used to say even ghosts

would make way for the cap

along hospital corridors at nights.

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Once, they said

“are you letting your girl

go dress rotten (diabetic) leg sores”?

Not knowing, there are even bigger wounds to care for.

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Today, parents may ask,

“are you letting your girl/ boy

be a nurse; a noble profession…

but, knowing the risks of COVID-19?”

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Love your nemesis

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!

Winter Sonata. 

Winter Sonata

I am happy to be able to sing this lovely Malay song ( listen to my solo Musim Sonata Salju) as I remember the Korean drama, Winter Sonata. It was such a heartfelt drama, the chemistry between Bae Yon-joon and Choi Ji-woo was beautiful to watch, but so sad.

Overview
After losing Joon Sang in an accident, Yoo Jin decides to marry her childhood friend. However, she meets someone looking exactly like her lost love, putting her in a bind. (The ending story here)

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Happiness is the highest form of health.

Happiness is the highest form of health.

I can not stand a certain group chat culture. So, I chose to withdraw from that group twice but got reinserted. Some say, ” Oh,  just ignore some of them!”

Could we? Should we?

Do not let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace- Dalai Lama

“Happiness is the highest form of health.” — Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama captures the essence of well-being in this quote. True health encompasses not just the absence of illness, but a state of happiness and contentment. When the mind is at peace and joyful, the body naturally follows suit.

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Raising a different ability…

Raising a different ability…

Watching this blind person

playing musical instruments

with such lovely voice,

I can’t help

but admire the patience

of his parents or guardians

for successfully, turning him into

such a beautifully abled person!

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One too heartbreaking to arrest!

One too heartbreaking to arrest!

I read about a theft at the grocery store, where  a woman stole 5 eggs to feed her hungry kids at home when questioned by a police officer.  The latter took her to the grocery store to buy some items instead of arresting her!

Sometimes, one has to apply humanity instead of the law. Such compassion!

Here is a police officer who used his brain instead of arresting and putting behind the bar, the thief who needs help; … the thief whom societal safety net and politicians have failed.

At grocery store

Beautiful people do not just happen!

Beautiful people do not just happen!

photo of person covered with brown textile
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Quote:-

“I’m not the kind of person who likes to shout out my personal issues from the rooftops, but with my bipolar becoming public, I hope fellow sufferers will know it’s completely controllable. I hope I can help remove any stigma attached to it, and that those who don’t have it under control will seek help with all that is available to treat it.” — Catherine Zeta-Jones

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Remember to turn on the light!

Remember to turn on the light! (Senyru)

turned on pendant lamp
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When darkness consumes,

remember, turn on a light!

it’ s a switch away

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Quote:-

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” — Albus Dumbledore