When's the last time you smiled?

Do you know that I LOOOOVE to see the smile on people face, especially the one from the heart? It looks so pretty on everyone's face.

Smile is a most beautiful gift that God has given to us. The joy of a smile can brighten a sour face, heal the sick, and even change the whole situation.

Be thankful for what you have now but not focusing on what you don't have. Be happy for everything. There is always something beautiful around you that you didn't realise. So smile!

I came across a video that I would like to share with everyone that is reading this right now. Turn on your speaker, stop the music player on the side bar and enjoy watching. Past it around if you like it.



Finished watching this video? Get the idea? Start smiling then! Make people around you smile too! Say something good to them. There's always something good about anyone. So tell them!

Remember, all of you looks great with the smile on your face. =) Trust me.

Nothing Is Impossible

Nothing is impossible. You can do it if you THINK you can do it. You can't do it if you THINK you can't do it. It's all about your thinking, your own thoughts. Even people like Nick Vujicic, with no arms and legs, yet everything seems to be possible to him. Below are the videos that I would like to share with everyone. They might be old videos and some of you might even watched it before, but humans do forget. So watch it again. It's inspiring.

(Pause the music player on the sidebar before playing the video)

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Part 3:

Special people

What do you think about the picture above? Funny? Stupid? Retarded? Brainless? Ugly? Disgusting? Crazy? Dumb?

I found a touching article in christianitytoday.com, written by Kelly Adkins, titled "Kevin's Different World" and I feel that it's worth sharing.

This is what she wrote:
<<< My brother Kevin thinks God lives under his bed. At least that's what I heard him say one night. He was praying out loud in his dark bedroom, and I stopped outside his closed door to listen.

"Are you there, God?" he said. "Where are you? Oh, I see. Under the bed."

I giggled softly and tiptoed off to my own room. Kevin's unique perspectives are often a source of amusement. But that night something else lingered long after the humor. I realized for the first time the very different world Kevin lives in.

He was born 30 years ago, mentally disabled as a result of difficulties during labor. Apart from his size (he's 6-foot-2), there are few ways in which he is an adult. He reasons and communicates with the capabilities of a 7-year-old, and he always will.

He will probably always believe that God lives under his bed, that Santa Claus is the one who fills the space under our tree every Christmas, and that airplanes stay up in the sky because angels carry them.

I remember wondering if Kevin realizes he is different. Is he ever dissatisfied with his monotonous life? Up before dawn each day, off to work at a workshop for the disabled, home to walk our cocker spaniel, returning to eat his favorite macaroni-and-cheese for dinner, and later to bed. The only variation in the entire scheme are laundry days, when he hovers excitedly over the washing machine like a mother with her newborn child.

He does not seem dissatisfied. He lopes out to the bus every morning at 7:05, eager for a day of simple work. He wrings his hands excitedly while the water boils on the stove before dinner, and he stays up late twice a week to gather our dirty laundry for his next day's laundry chores.

And Saturdays—oh, the bliss of Saturdays! That's the day my dad takes Kevin to the airport to have a soft drink, watch the planes land, and speculate loudly on the destination of each passenger inside.

"That one's goin' to Chi-car-go!" Kevin shouts as he claps his hands. His anticipation is so great he can hardly sleep on Friday nights.

I don't think Kevin knows anything exists outside his world of daily rituals and weekend field trips. He doesn't know what it means to be discontent. His life is simple. He will never know the entanglements of wealth or power, and he does not care what brand of clothing he wears or what kind of food he eats. He recognizes no differences in people, treating each person as an equal and a friend. His needs have always been met, and he never worries that one day they may not be.

His hands are diligent. Kevin is never so happy as when he is working. When he unloads the dishwasher or vacuums the carpet, his heart is completely in it. He does not shrink from a job when it is begun, and he does not leave a job until it is finished. But when his tasks are done, Kevin knows how to relax. He is not obsessed with his work or the work of others.

His heart is pure. He still believes everyone tells the truth, promises must be kept, and when you are wrong, you apologize instead of argue. Free from pride and unconcerned with appearances, Kevin is not afraid to cry when he is hurt, angry or sorry. He is always transparent, always sincere.

And he trusts God. Not confined by intellectual reasoning, when he comes to Christ, he comes as a child.

Kevin seems to know God—to really be friends with him—in a way that is difficult for an "educated" person to grasp. God seems like his closest companion.

In my moments of doubt and frustrations with my Christianity, I envy the security Kevin has in his simple faith. It is then that I am most willing to admit that he has some divine knowledge that rises above my mortal questions. It is then I realize that perhaps he is not the one with the handicap—I am.

My obligations, my fear, my pride, my circumstances—they all become disabilities when I do not submit them to Christ. Who knows if Kevin comprehends things I can never learn? After all, he has spent his whole life in that kind of innocence, praying after dark and soaking up the goodness and love of the Lord.

And one day, when the mysteries of heaven are opened, and we are all amazed at how close God really is to our hearts, I'll realize that God heard the simple prayers of a boy who believed that God lived under his bed.

Kevin won't be surprised at all.
>>>

They might be mentally disabled. Their reaction might be slow. Their looks might be different. They might learn slower than we do. But what I admired most is the simple mind and the pure heart they have. We should learn from them instead.

Inside guy's mind.

Girls, ever wonder what is inside the mind of a guy? The you should watch this. I found this video somewhere and felt that it's really really true. Respect to the creator. =) Enjoy watching.

Emergency Numbers

Emergency Telephone Numbers

These are more effective than 999

Click on the verses for more information

When -

You are sad, phone John 14

You have sinned, phone Psalm 51

You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91

People have failed you, phone Psalm 27

It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139

Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11

You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23

You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34

You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13

You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18

You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39

You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30

It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone Psalm 90

You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30

You are leaving home for a trip, phone Psalm 121

You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87

You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1

Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31

You are depressive, phone Psalm 27

Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37

You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13

It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15

You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126

You feel the world is small compared to you, phone Psalm 19

You want to carry fruit, phone John 15

Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17

With big opportunity/discovery, phone Isaiah 55

To get along with other people, phone Romans 12

ALTERNATE NUMBERS

For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47

For security, call Psalm 121:3

For assurance, call Mark 8:35

For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18

ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY.

NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.

ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.

FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH.

Learn from the young ones.

Sometimes, we might ignore the words from the children. Thinking that they are crapping and they are too childish. They might be childish, they might be innocent and doesn't know anything, but sometimes, they have a better moral value than us. Please continue to read to know what I have found about my little, 7 years old cousin that we should learn from.

Today, there was an event, CHAMPS Carnival, organized by my Church, Renewal Lutheran Church. This event is for every children from age 7 to 12. Please click >>HERE<< to know more about CHAMPS. This event is like a fun fair with many game stalls for the children to play. Every children was given a card to collect their stickers. Once a person won the game, he/she was given a sticker or maybe two. Then there was a counter for them to redeem their prizes depending on the number of stickers they collected. There was toys, cute tissue boxes, cute clothe baskets and many more for them to redeem.

While they were playing their games, I walked to my cousin and asked him why he didn't wanted to redeem the prizes since he had collected so many stickers, but he just said that he need more. After the event ended, most of the children went to redeem their prizes from the counter and my cousin went too. He used up all his stickers to redeem a clothe basket that need 20 stickers. I felt curious, but I just ignored him, maybe because of the cuteness of the basket that attracted him.

When my mom was fetching my cousin back to his house, my mom asked him, why he wanted to redeem the basket instead of those cute toys that most of the children aiming for. Then, he replied, "I redeemed this for my mom to put her clothes". I was really shocked from his reply. He used all his stickers just to redeem a prize for his mom! He is so young yet so caring!

Once my mom reached his house, my mom told his mom about the incident. Then his mom said my cousin always behaves this way. Even they brought him to the theme park, he will always redeem prizes for his mom instead of himself. There was once he redeemed a mug for him mom.

We should learn from this caring little boy. Always remember and appreciate the one who loves and cares for us. =)


*Images created with Paint.

Big Impact by Mikey K. Mukuna

I HATE you no more.

Are you hating someone now?

Hating him/her just because that he/she did something bad to you?

Why must you hate the person if the thing has already passed?

Why must you keep it in the heart?

Is it beneficial to you?

Is it making you happy?

Will it change the past?

Why not just forgive?



Some of you might say that it is hard to fix a broken heart. Well, yes, it is hard, but it is possible. It just takes time and depends on whether you want it to be healed or not.

Hating someone is just like a fire burning and growing in your heart day by day. Let's stop this fire from burning and bring back the smile on your face.

Have a nice day. Smile always. =)

The sacrifice of One bought Hope for the future

The Four-Way Test

The four-way test of the things we think, say or do. (by Herbert J. Taylor, Rotary's 44th President)

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill and better friendship?

4. Will it be beneficial?

Look around you

Stop what you're doing now.

Open your eyes.

Look around you.

There is always someone sitting there alone.

The person might be your family, friend or just an unknown person.

He/she might need someone to talk to.

Stop wasting your time on the same thing everyday.

Stand up.

Walk towards him/her.

Talk to them.

He/she needs your company.

Waste no more time before it's too late.

Appreciate people around you.

And don't forget to smile. =)

*Don't ask me why I post this up. This thing just came to my mind in a sudden. Anyway, it's something that we need to stop and consider.

Have a nice day!

Handbook 2009

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. (once in a while should be ok)
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree..

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Love

To My Friends Who Are............SINGLE
給我單身朋友們
Love is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it eludes you. But

愛就像一隻蝴蝶。越要追牠，卻越要逃避。

if you just let it fly, it will come to you when you least expect it. Love can

如果就隨牠自由的飛，牠會在你最不注意時飛向你。

make you happy but often it hurts, but love's only special when you give it

愛使人快樂，卻常傷害人。但只有在你把愛給了一個真正值得付出的人時，是最珍貴的。

to someone who is really worth it. So take your time and choose the best.
所以，花點時間去選擇最好的他 /她吧

To My Friends Who Are............NOT SO SINGLE
給我那不是單身的朋友們
Love isn't about becoming somebody else's 'perfect person.' It's about

愛不能使他 /她成為一個 '完美的人 '

finding someone who helps you become the best person you can be.

它卻可以使你找到一個幫你成長的他 /她

To My Friends Who Are............PLAYBOY/GIRL TYPE

給我玩世不恭的朋友們
Never say 'I love you' if you don't care. Never talk about feelings if they

如果你不在乎，不要說 '我愛你 '。如果他們不在時，不要討論自已的感受

aren't there. Never touch a life if you mean to break a heart. Never look

不要涉足會使他人心碎的生活。

in the eye when all you do is lie. The cruelest thing a guy can do to a girl is

說謊時，不要看著眼睛。

to let her fall in love when he doesn't intend to catch her fall and it works

最殘忍的事莫過於男人讓女人愛他，卻是逢場作戲。反之亦然 …

both ways...

To My Friends Who Are............MARRIED

給我已婚的朋友們
Love is not about 'it's your fault', but 'I'm sorry.' Not 'where are you',

不要老是說 '這是你的錯 '，何不說說 '對不起 '。

but 'I'm right here.' Not 'how could you', but 'I understand.' Not 'I

不要老是問 '你去哪裡了 '，何不說說 '我就在這兒等著你 '。

不要老是問 '你怎麼會這麼作？ '，何不說說 '我了解你 '。

wish you were', but 'I'm thankful you are.'

不要老是說 '我希望你這麼做 '，何不說說 '我感謝你的一切 '。

To My Friends Who Are............ENGAGED
給我那已訂婚的朋友們
The true measure of compatibility is not the years spent together but how

要真正衡量包容心，不是看在一起幾年了，而是要看彼此的敬愛

good you are for each other.

To My Friends Who Are............HEARTBROKEN
給我心碎的朋友們
Heartbreaks last as long as you want and cut as deep as you allow them to

心碎的時間和傷害的深度，完全取決於你自已。

go. The challenge is not how to survive heartbreaks but to learn from them.

難的是，如何從中學習，而不是從傷痛中爬起。

To My Friends Who Are............NAIVE

給我所有天真的朋友們
How to be in love: Fall but don't stumble, be consistent but not too

要如何戀愛？ --就愛吧。不要欲言又止；要互相協調，不要太固執；

persistent, share and never be unfair, understand and try not to demand,

要分享，且千萬不要有不公平；要了解，別命令；

and get hurt but never keep the pain.
受傷後不要再記恨。

To My Friends Who Are............POSSESSIVE
給我積極的朋友們
It breaks your heart to see the one you love happy with someone else but

看到你所愛的他 /她和其他人很快樂使你心碎

it's more painful to know that the one you love is unhappy with you.

但知道你所愛的他 /她是和你在一起不快樂，令人更加的傷心。

To My Friends Who Are.............AFRAID TO CONFESS
給我害怕去承認的朋友們
Love hurts when you break up with someone. It hurts even more when

當你和他 /她分手時，愛受到傷害

someone breaks up with you. But love hurts the most when the person you

當他 /她和你分手時，更是傷痛

love has no idea how you feel.

但傷害最深的是你所愛的他 /她完全無法了解你的感受

To My Friends Who Are............STILL HOLDING ON
給我那還在等待的朋友們
A sad thing about life is when you meet someone and fall in love, only to

人生最傷心的事，是你和他 /她愛情長跑了多年，最後的結局卻不如所望。

find out in the end that it was never meant to be and that you have wasted years on someone who wasn't worth it. If he isn't worth it now he's not

' 如果他/ 她現在讓你覺得不值得付出，那麼一年，甚至十年後，都不會值得付出的。

going to be worth it a year or 10 years from now. Let go.....

讓他 /她走吧

TO ALL MY FRIENDS.......

給我所有的朋友們
My wish for you is a man/women whose love is honest, strong, mature,

我竭誠祝福你們愛著一個誠實、強壯、成熟、衷心、有衝勁、保護你、積極、值得付出和無私的他 /她。

never-changing, uplifting, protective, encouraging, rewarding and unselfish.

A Great Father

One day, a son asks his dad "Daddy, would you like to run a marathon with me?". The father says "yes".
And they run their first marathon together.
有一天，兒子問爸爸：「爸爸你和我ㄧ起去跑馬拉松，好嗎？」

爸爸說好。
Another time, the son asks his dad again "Daddy, would you like to run a marathon with me?". The father says "yes son".
第二次，兒子又問爸爸：「爸爸你和我ㄧ起去跑馬拉松，好嗎？」

爸爸又說好。

One day, the son asks his father " Daddy, would you run the Ironman with me?"
The Ironman is the most difficult triathlon ever (4 kms swimming, 180 kms bikin, 42 km running?)

有一天，兒子問爸爸：「爸爸和我ㄧ起去參加鐵人競賽，好嗎？」

鐵人競賽是最困難的比賽，必須游泳 四公里 、腳踏車 180公里、跑步 42公里。

And the dad says "yes".
The story looks simple until you watch the following clip. Just amazing, how much can love be.... ?

爸爸說好，我們去參加。

以上故事看起來很簡單，請點選以下連結，觀賞影片，你將會了解愛的偉大！