And when the universe has finished exploding, all the stars will slow down, like a ball that has been thrown into the air, and they will come to a halt and they will all begin to fall towards the centre of the universe again. And then there will be nothing to stop us from seeing all the stars in the world because they will all be moving toward us, gradually faster and faster, and we will know the world is going to end soon because when we look up into the sky at night there will be no darkness, just the blazing light of billions and billions of stars, all falling.
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Friday, May 7th, 2010Observations #2
Saturday, May 1st, 2010It’s funny how we tend not to attach last names to people anymore.
In almost any given environment with a reasonably large number of people (maybe less a very professional workplace), we tend not to differentiate people of the same name by using their last names but instead attach an adjective that best describes (or conjures an image of) them.
For example, the country of origin is one of the common adjectives used in schools with a number of international students. E.g. China John, Malaysia John, Korea John… The next most common adjective used then are physical attributes such as size, height, smell (LOL) or other distinct attributes such as sexual orientation, a peculiar behaviour, dress sense and so on.
I guess it’s easier to attach these characterising adjectives in certain situations, especially if the nature of their last name makes it hard to remember or pronounce.
Just an observation.
Observations #1
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010In life, sometimes we make the wrong (maybe not entirely wrong, just the one that’s “less right”) choices and end up with a less than satisfactory result/outcome than the one we originally hoped for.
The period of regret and “emoing” that comes after is almost a given. The problem with some people is that it loops in a vicious cycle. We say things like “Oh I’ll try harder next time” or “I’ll promise to change” or “This is the last time I’ll XXX”. But we never change.
The general idea of meritocracy where hard work in = good results out (although not always necessarily true), is almost universally understood, yet somehow this simple rule/guideline seems to go mostly ignored or at the most adhered to for a short period of time before somehow vanishing somewhere in our heads.
Luck can only take you so far.
“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.”
Don’t get me wrong, this is not a lecture of sorts, just an observation.
And I’m thankful to God for His mercies and grace for the results that I’ve obtained so far. Because without Him, I would have never have achieved these things and yet he provides ever so freely and willingly even though I’m undeserving of His grace. In my weaknesses and foolishness, God makes His glory known. I have to constantly remind myself that these achievements and successes are not of my own power or wisdom but of His, less arrogance and pride starts to breed in my heart.
This week will be a tough week even as my ISAT results are being released. The struggles within my heart are of a million different conflicts, each thought colliding head on with one another. The “what-ifs” and the “should-Is”. Should I already be expecting good results? Should I be thankful no matter what the result? Should I be preparing for the worst and thinking of all the negative outcomes?
The only thing I’ve come to know and know is that His ways are infinitely higher than mine and that I can find comfort in his mercies and providence, always.
“Be Still, and Know that I Am God.” – Psalm 46:10
A Lesson in Humility
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010In the end, we can only hope for the best.
The things we do…or try to do, can only be best described as, in vain.
Yet we still try. And try. And try.
Because at the end of the day, you do what you need to do, to do what you want to do.
Word.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009I have to write an essay about poor Peter Abelard (who was unfortunately castrated) and it brings up the beliefs he held of the Trinity Doctrine & Original Sin. The question at hand is not about the differences in his/the Church’s beliefs but rather the way (if even possible) one would use logic and reason to try and understand the mysteries and nature of God.
Coincidentally, I have been thinking about the Nicene Creed, Sola fide, the infallibility of the Bible, Wesleyan-Arminianism and Calvinism, trying to understand how our Christian belief systems and creeds that we have in Church came about. Unfortunately, many Christians in recent times have viewed this as a terrible, wrong thing to do. If one would bring this topic up (casually or otherwise) in the context of let’s say, a cell group, all you would get are nasty stares and things like “Why do you ask so many questions? It’s faith, you just have to believe”.
If we were to say this exact phrase to anyone and everyone who questions you about your Faith, then I think it’s just a cheap/shallow excuse to use. It may or may not reflect the current state of modern Christians in our society but if we continue to have this mindset, I have no idea how we are supposed to grow in God. Not that I’m doubting my Faith but rather I feel everyone should have beliefs built on a strong foundation.
Unfortunately, the Truth is not easily obtained.