Life tarries long, and its amusements last,
if worries within, outside are cast.
And only pleasant thoughts, inside retained,
sans all fears, and tears ,and pains.
May this occasion, to you, be a scintillating ray,
that speeds you on to yet another happy day.
May each incremental year,
bring forth insight and good cheer.
Just remember to treat with moderation your beer
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Change
As night falls into day, and the winds ever wander by my side,
I see the path before me, and the stars above that be my guide.
The way goes on before me, and the way I've come is shrouded dark,
The person who walked that path is gone forever,
Who I am within is renewed with every stride.
Whence, then, can fear linger, but in that old body cast aside?
Every breath taken is a new one, and every step an adventure begun.
The shade may hide many dreams and fancies,
But the day before is vivid and real and fun!
Every man is born into the places caught betwixt shifting tides.
Ever do we search for a warm, safe heart in which to abide.
For as long as these things may drive us, Nothing is fixed in stone.
Till the sun hides behind the distant horizon,
WE change with the Earth we call our home.
So now, take heart and listen, to the Song that birthed us all,
Man's heart, fickle and stricken, fears to be broken and to be alone.
Leave this fear and sally forth, unto the new day's dawning come.
With courage, sweat, and skill we may yet overcome the terror of the unknown.
- 茶
I see the path before me, and the stars above that be my guide.
The way goes on before me, and the way I've come is shrouded dark,
The person who walked that path is gone forever,
Who I am within is renewed with every stride.
Whence, then, can fear linger, but in that old body cast aside?
Every breath taken is a new one, and every step an adventure begun.
The shade may hide many dreams and fancies,
But the day before is vivid and real and fun!
Every man is born into the places caught betwixt shifting tides.
Ever do we search for a warm, safe heart in which to abide.
For as long as these things may drive us, Nothing is fixed in stone.
Till the sun hides behind the distant horizon,
WE change with the Earth we call our home.
So now, take heart and listen, to the Song that birthed us all,
Man's heart, fickle and stricken, fears to be broken and to be alone.
Leave this fear and sally forth, unto the new day's dawning come.
With courage, sweat, and skill we may yet overcome the terror of the unknown.
- 茶
Friday, December 04, 2009
と惑い
と惑いながらやっとここまで辿り着いた。
真っ白い霧に包まれた歩んできた道の意味が、やっと分かった。
すべては今・この瞬間のためだった。
I am happy to be alive, in this moment,
right here where I am,
with every breath I draw,
and every smile I choose to grace my face with.
My heart sings to know this.
For I have found my inner anchor,
and am at last free to fly again.
by茶
真っ白い霧に包まれた歩んできた道の意味が、やっと分かった。
すべては今・この瞬間のためだった。
I am happy to be alive, in this moment,
right here where I am,
with every breath I draw,
and every smile I choose to grace my face with.
My heart sings to know this.
For I have found my inner anchor,
and am at last free to fly again.
by茶
Monday, October 05, 2009
On sacrifice
SHE SAID:
love means sacrifice.each member of the family,in one way or another,has to learn to give in,give up,and give over for the sake of the rest
HE SAID:
I dunno. Wouldn't it be better to set things up so you don't have to sacrifice anything in the first place??
I mean, with a dint of hard work and creativity, cash flows can be improved.
With a bit of loving attention, communication, and forgiveness, personal bonds can be buffed or restored.
If the parents sacrifice too much for the children - to the point that they lose their own productivity and happiness , then they become liablities as they rely on their children to repay what they have given up. More importantly, if the parents completely sacrifice success in their careers for their children, then the children wouldn't have an effective role-model to guide them towards success... so you can't expect the children to excel in their careers, which then makes them pass their dreams to their children... until it becomes an unfortunate cycle that has to be broken by extraordinary effort and will... ... Read More
I think that Sacrifice, like suffering, has no value in and of itself. It is by nature unpleasant. However, it gives value to the action or outcome that you aim for, that you suffer or sacrifice for. If you can avoid sacrifice and suffering, do so. If it cannot be avoided, and there is something of worth to be achieved only through sacrifice, then you get points for persisting onwards to your goal. Elsewise, it's just waste.
love means sacrifice.each member of the family,in one way or another,has to learn to give in,give up,and give over for the sake of the rest
HE SAID:
I dunno. Wouldn't it be better to set things up so you don't have to sacrifice anything in the first place??
I mean, with a dint of hard work and creativity, cash flows can be improved.
With a bit of loving attention, communication, and forgiveness, personal bonds can be buffed or restored.
If the parents sacrifice too much for the children - to the point that they lose their own productivity and happiness , then they become liablities as they rely on their children to repay what they have given up. More importantly, if the parents completely sacrifice success in their careers for their children, then the children wouldn't have an effective role-model to guide them towards success... so you can't expect the children to excel in their careers, which then makes them pass their dreams to their children... until it becomes an unfortunate cycle that has to be broken by extraordinary effort and will... ... Read More
I think that Sacrifice, like suffering, has no value in and of itself. It is by nature unpleasant. However, it gives value to the action or outcome that you aim for, that you suffer or sacrifice for. If you can avoid sacrifice and suffering, do so. If it cannot be avoided, and there is something of worth to be achieved only through sacrifice, then you get points for persisting onwards to your goal. Elsewise, it's just waste.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Happy Birthday Shantrice!!
I do wish you a Happy Birthday in advance,
and pardon this humble doggerel,
I also wish you a continuing Dream
With which both of you entrance.
The sea is old, but may your resolve persist as long,
and ever your lips be graced by song.
That flowers should bloom at your feet, along that well-paved path to May,
That for you old man Winter sleep, and harken early a Brighter and Longer Day.
May Untarnished and Unfeigned
Gentle affection unto each other keep,
and that Passion bloom deeper than the briny deeps.
May you live long and without regrets.
Fret naught the cold winds and thunder,
For this Circle of Friends may be small in number,
But it is Steel that will neither rust nor bend,
It is a sword that tears despair and fear asunder,
An adamantine shield for all we call Friend.
Happy Birthday ;)
and pardon this humble doggerel,
I also wish you a continuing Dream
With which both of you entrance.
The sea is old, but may your resolve persist as long,
and ever your lips be graced by song.
That flowers should bloom at your feet, along that well-paved path to May,
That for you old man Winter sleep, and harken early a Brighter and Longer Day.
May Untarnished and Unfeigned
Gentle affection unto each other keep,
and that Passion bloom deeper than the briny deeps.
May you live long and without regrets.
Fret naught the cold winds and thunder,
For this Circle of Friends may be small in number,
But it is Steel that will neither rust nor bend,
It is a sword that tears despair and fear asunder,
An adamantine shield for all we call Friend.
Happy Birthday ;)
Friday, September 11, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
A light in the darkness
Dark as Men can suffer this world to be,
Be ye candle dim or bright,
Every added star that's lit,
Helps turn back the creeping Night.
No holier calling can there be,
No mightier call to arms,
Than to stand against the falling dark,
That threatens all with harm.
The light that flickers amongst the murk,
Of gray clouds and cold winds blown,
crystallizes into a magnificent starlit painting,
de novo Heaven's born.
Be ye candle dim or bright,
Every added star that's lit,
Helps turn back the creeping Night.
No holier calling can there be,
No mightier call to arms,
Than to stand against the falling dark,
That threatens all with harm.
The light that flickers amongst the murk,
Of gray clouds and cold winds blown,
crystallizes into a magnificent starlit painting,
de novo Heaven's born.
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