我是有故事的人

During my recent trip to Shanghai, I walked by some window displays and one that caught my attention was the Story of Shanghai..上海故事, 一个有故事的人！ Everyone has a story. Different stages in life, childhood, teenage, hardship, good time, happiest moment, family and working days.

I do have a story and I always think my story is pretty interesting. I have never thought of how my life story should be written. It happened and it became a new episode or chapter. When you put the experience together, it has 酸甜苦辣， it can be challenging and unprepared, most importantly I walk into it, embrace it and gain an insight and to face them with courage and only be stronger day by day.

I have a story / life that I think is extraordinary compares to my circle of friends. That again my life is not all sad though...hahahaha!

Wherever my life has taken me this far, it has changed me and only to make me a better person. I will work towards it..

Haven't met you yet

A new song from Michael Buble...lively and nice !

I'm Not Surprised
Not Everything Lasts
I've Broken My Heart So Many Times,
I Stop Keeping Track.
Talk Myself In
I Talk Myself Out
I Get All Worked Up
And Then I Let Myself Down.

I Tried So Very Hard Not To Loose It
I Came Up With A Million Excuses
I Thought I Thought Of Every Possibility

And I Know Someday That It'll All Turn Out
You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid That I'll Get So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

Mmmmm ....

I Might Have To Wait
I'll Never Give Up
I Guess It's Half Timing
And The Other Half's Luck
Wherever You Are
Whenever It's Right
You Come Out Of Nowhere And Into My Life

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Baby Your Love Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Possibility

Mmmmm ......

And Somehow I Know That It Will All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid I'll Get So Much More Than I Get
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

They Say All's Fair
And In Love And War
But I Won't Need To Fight It
We'll Get It Right
And We'll Be United

And I Know That We Can Be So Amazing
And Being In Your Life Is Gonna Change Me
And Now I Can See Every Single Possibility

Mmmm .....

And Someday I Know It'll All Turn Out
And I'll Work To Work It Out
Promise You Kid I'll Give More Than I Get
Than I Get Than I Get Than I Get

Oh You Know It'll All Turn Out
And You'll Make Me Work So We Can Work To Work It Out
And I Promise You Kid To Give So Much More Than I Get
Yeah I Just Haven't Met You Yet

I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Oh Promise You Kid
To Give So Much More Than I Get

I Said Love Love Love Love Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet
Love Love Love .....
I Just Haven't Met You Yet

Friends in the Dhamma

Today's meditation class is a special one as we celebrated our teacher's Bro James's birthday.

The evening started with a special blessing puja (prayer) and we continue with the meditation. At the end of the class, we sang him a birthday song..not the usual one but a Buddhism version..so sweet.

I have been meditating for more than 1 year and all this while, I attend as a loner, I don't normally talk to a lot of them except for one or two, of course not because I am arrogant but I am still consider a new comer, I do greet everyone with a smile whenever we meet. Tonight it is an exceptional night for me. Sister Jean who has been a meditators for years, came forward to ask me if I have offered the teacher a drink before, I said to her "No" and she said you will do it this round.

I feel very privilege and grateful to do this "noble" thing. Today is our teacher's birthday and on this special day I had been given this important assignment to offer a drink to our teacher. Our teacher has been guiding us for many years and not being paid a small token before. He voluntarily offered his dhamma sharing with us, and I am one of the benefited one, who has found some lights in life from darkness, and I am sure there are many who are like me.

After the class, I was invited to join them for supper and I felt I am part of this family and a step closer to knowing fellow meditators. We shared our experiences on meditation. In our class, there is this gentleman whom started a few months ago, I remember vividly those question that he asked and sadly he always seem lost when the teacher replied him. Tonight his question was, after he started to meditate, he is more generous in giving dana, but he is not sure if people is taking advantage of his good deed. The reply from the teacher was, when you give, you will give sincerely and full heartedly. You need not border to know if the other person is taking advantage. If the other person is taking advantage, that is his karma of wrong doing, but if he is consciously calculative of his generosity, that is his karma of ill thinking.

All of us seems to understand this principle very clearly, we do not ask for any return in favour of dana..and again I see him lost in the answer. I sincerely hope this new brother in the dhamma will have more wisdom and enlightenment soon.

Tonight is a great night, I had joy in meditation and it is the spiritual joy that makes one's life better, (calmness in mind) then comes the worldly (sensual) joy.

Sadhu sadhu sadhu.

With metta :)

Sleepless

Sleepless and got up to work on email

Trying to go back to sleep but 

Mind started to think again..

Maybe a short meditation might help !

I always like this song ~ the meaning  and melody !

Great songs for great memories

This evening driving home could have been nightmare and horrible experience.  The rain was heavy and traffic was unusually slow.  

Somehow, I was so relaxed in the car,  feeling joy thinking of incidents for the day..nothing unpleasant !  Everything has been great since I got up from the bed....Even the car park attendant has greeted with a nice warm smile when I left the office.    I just don't have any reason to be unhappy about :)

Thanks to the wonderful songs on the radio that kept me company.  They reminded me of my younger days, tea party and those great fun at home.  The carefree days, inviting guys and gals made equal couples for slow dancing !  Hahaha...so fun and so sweet then !

Posting here 2 great songs by Modern Talking !

Happy for you

Today I read a good news from a friend's blog.  And finally his wish came true.  Being a true friend, I am so happy for him.   It is time for a small celebration....lol !

Despite having a terrible headache, bad stomach and muscle aches after the prayer,  I still feel so happy for you...wish you all the best !

A song to celebrate this special day for you...

Tonight the rain is falling 

Full of memories of people and places

And while the past is calling 

In my fantasy I remember their faces 
The hopes we had were much too high 

Way out of reach but we had to try 

The game will never be over 

Because we're keeping the dream alive 

I hear myself recalling 

Things you said to me 

The night it all started 

And still the rain is falling 
Makes me feel the way 

I felt when we parted 

The hopes we had were much too high 

Way out of reach but we have to try 

No need to hide no need to run 
'Cause all the answers come one by one 

The game will never be over 

Because we're keeping the dream alive 
I need you 

I love you 
The game will never be over 

Because we're keeping the dream alive 

The hopes we had were much too high 

Way out of reach but we had to try 
No need to hide no need to run 

'Cause all the answers come one by one 

The hopes we had were much too high 

Way out of reach but we had to try 
No need to hide no need to run 

'Cause all the answers come one by one 

The game will never be over 

Because we're keeping the dream alive 
The game will never be over 

Because we're keeping the dream alive 

The game will never be over

Singing Sunday

A bright sunny Sunday

Feels like a great day

Every song I listen to

Is like a story of one's life

I am singing as I enjoy

Have a great weekend !

You look inside my fantasies

And make each one come true
Something no one else had ever found a way to do
I've kept the memories one by one
Since you took me in
I know I'll never love this way again

I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holding on before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on, hold on

A fool will lose tomorrow
Reaching out for yesterday
I won't turn my head in sorrow
If you should go away

I'll stand here and remember
Just how good it's been
And I know I'll never love this way again

I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holding on before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on, hold on

Through the window of my soul

All the secrets that I hold
Will be yours to share for always, always

Like a whisper in the wind
The gentle breeze touches my skin
And I know you’re with me always, always

I can feel it in the air
The fire that we share
Can only come from deep within

It’s a light that burns so bright
It guides you through the night
And leads you to me
So find your way back

And hold me, touch me
Let the love come rushing through me
I'm yours with every breath I take
forever and ever

hold on, to love
cause deep down
That’s what we’re made of
Never let go for my heart’s sake
cause my heart belongs to you

I lie awake to hear you breathe
Only you can feel the need
That builds and burns so deep inside me, inside me

As the moon lights up the sky
There’s a thousand reasons why
My heart will only beat for you

You’re the reason that I live
So now all I’ve got to give
I give it to you
Just don’t fight the feeling

Hold me, touch me
Let the love come rushing through me
I'm yours with every breath I take
Forever and ever

Hold on, to love
cause deep down
That’s what we’re made of
Never let go for my heart’s sake
cause my heart belongs to you

(Don’t give up, but just give in) ah (I will always be here waiting for you) waiting for you
Love will see us through…

Hold me, touch me
Let the love come rushing through me
I'm yours with every breath I take
Forever and ever

Hold on, to love
Cause deep down 
That's what we're made of
Never let go for my heart's sake
Cause my heart belongs to you

My heart belongs to you (4x)

Who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
only time
And who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
only time
Who can say
why your heart sighs
as your love flies
only time
And who can say
why your heart cries
when your love lies
only time

Who can say
when the roads meet
that love might be
in your heart
And who can say
when the day sleeps
if the night keeps
all your heart

Night keeps all your heart

Who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
only time
And who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
only time

Who knows - only time
Who knows - only time