After a nine-month hiatus, I came out from 'hibernation' eventually. During those few months, I went through a very difficult soul-searching journey and the thought of doing silly things did come into play. Thanks to your continuous support, I'm OK now.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my parents, brothers and sisters, colleagues, students, Pastor Tay and family, Tay Siew Bi, church sisters and brothers, friends, neighbours and especially the Lo's family for being so caring throughout these few months. Your regular smses, calls, emails, devotional materials, love and prayers help me pull through my grief, pains and sadness. Love you all for being so understanding and not emotionally judgemental!
So, from now onwards, I've to wipe out sad old memories, only then I can be freed from past burdens and to enjoy living the present.
It's this lovely poem(a friend printed this for me and I've no idea who wrote this poem) that finally rings a bell, wakes me up and to tell myself that I'm going to start a new beautiful life. A new life that is as beautiful as the lovely lotus flower which is able to blossom gracefully despite the murky waters!
LIVING IN A GRATEFUL WORLD
Be grateful to those who have hurt or harmed U,
For they have reinforced your determination;
Be grateful to those who have deceived U,
For they have deepened your insight;
Be grateful to those who have hit U,
For they have reduced your karmic obstacles;
Be grateful to those who have abandoned U,
For they have taught U to be independent;
Be grateful to those who have made U stumble,
For they have strenghtened your ability;
Be grateful to those who have denounced U,
For they have increased your wisdom and concentration;
Be grateful to those who have made U,
For they have helped U in your achievement;
Be grateful with yourself and the world around,
Then you can enjoy living and achieved your goals!
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