Dear brothers and sisters in
Christ, It’s been quite sometimes that we didn’t get in touch with one another
due to our health, personal, private, and official commitments. Here I come up
to share something that has come up to my mind and really touch up my life the
most. It’s something from the book of the old folks. I guess you know that I am
always in a state of quantum leap.
I try to put myself in the shoes
of older people. I like to hear their talks and compare to the ideas that I
read from the books of old aged people. I am interested to know something that
is yet to come to our mind when we reach the age of 60 and above as we’ll be at
that stance.
I would like to share with you
some words of wisdom. It has touched up my life and I experienced it myself. It
says, “When we reach a certain phase of life, we will realize that our academic
credentials do not count, it is our pastoral credentials that count.” However,
I encourage our kinsfolk to further their education because it is the basic
tool to prosper in life for our vision on earth. To make it static or dynamic
is another issue. What I mean is that when we are old, people around us
wouldn’t be curious about our academic credentials BUT the impact on our
children. If they just blunder, it shows that their parents have no pastoral
credentials. On the other hand, if they prosper in life, it reflects their
parents’ pastoral credentials. The word prosper here doesn’t refer to richness
or luxury life but the moral and understanding as well. As long as they achieve
something for their physiological needs in life is just enough. They must
respect people especially the older people and humble themselves.
I say that it really touch up my
life the most because I am now at the point where my children are reaching the
maturity age. I feel downhearted because one of my sons has failed in his
school education. I don’t want them to fail in practical moral which is the
core value in life.
For those of us whose children
are still small (in the Primary School), it is still far from the point because
they still have ample time to pastor them. My word pastor here refer to
spiritual and intimate advice. But it is good for them to know earlier lest
it’ll be like mine. People might think that I can teach others’ children in the
weekend night class but cannot teach my own children.
In despair, I pondered on some
words of wisdom to make me feel good. Words of wisdom is defined as the word
that really touch up our lives the most and it lights up our lives. It is a
remedy to our despair in spite of the adverse situation that overrun us. No
matter what, it remains true forever. It is the gem of the book. Many people
can read a book but only a few who want to hook on and treasure the gem.
Here are some of the words of wisdom that
are extracted from the books of the old folks.
1. It
hurts to love someone and not to be loved in return. But what is more painful
is to be love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how we
feel.
2. A sad thing in life is when we meet someone who means a lot to us, only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be and we just have to let go.
3. The best kind of friend is the kind we can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation we've ever had.
4. It is true that we don't know what we have got until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives.
5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.
6. Don't go for looks; it can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seems bright.
7. Dream what we want to dream; go where we want to go; be what we want to be, because we have only one life and one chance to do all the things we want to do.
8. Always put ourselves in the other's shoes. If we feel that it hurts us, it probably hurts the person too.
9. A careless word may kindle strife; a cruel word may wreck a life; a timely word may level stress; a loving word may heal and bless.
10. The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, end with tears. When we were born, we were crying and everyone around us was smiling. Live our lives so that when we die, we are the one smiling and everyone around us is crying.
12. Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
12.1 Free our hearts from hatred.
12.2 Free our minds from worries.
12.3 Live simply.
12.4 Give more.
12.5 Expect less.
13. No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
14. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
15. Disappointments are like road bumps, they slow us down a bit but we enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don't stay on the bumps too long. Move on!
16. When we feel down because we didn't get what we want, just sit tight and be happy, because God has thought of something better to give us.
17. When something happens to us, good or bad, consider what it means. There's a purpose to life events, to teach us how to laugh more or not to cry too hard.
18. We cannot make someone loves us, all we can do is be someone who can be loved, the rest is up to the person to realize our worth.
19. It is better to lose our pride to the one we love, than to lose the one we love because of pride.
20. We spent too much time looking for the right person to love or finding fault with those we already love, when instead we should be perfecting the love we give.
21. Never abandon an old friend. We will never find one who can take his place. Friendship is like wine; it gets better as it grows older.
22. Blessing from God that we do not realize and never thank Him for it. Every day be thankful for what we have and who we are.
22.1 Even though we clutch our blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you Lord, that we can hear. There are many who are deaf.
22.2 Even though we keep our eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible. Thank you Lord, that we can see. Many are blind.
22.3 Even though we huddle in our bed and put off rising. Thank you Lord, that we have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
22.4 Even though the first hour of our day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast burned and tempers are short, our children are noisy. Thank you Lord, for our family. There are many who are lonely.
22.5 Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in the magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
22.6 Even though the routine of our jobs often are monotonous. Thank you Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who are jobless.
22.7 Even though we grumble and be moan our fate from day to day and wish our circumstances were not so modest. Thank you Lord, for life.
23. A friend is:
Someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift.
Someone to treasure, for friendship is a gift.
Someone who fills our lives with Beauty, Joy and Grace and make the world we live a better and happier place.
2. A sad thing in life is when we meet someone who means a lot to us, only to find out in the end that it was never meant to be and we just have to let go.
3. The best kind of friend is the kind we can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation we've ever had.
4. It is true that we don't know what we have got until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives.
5. It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.
6. Don't go for looks; it can deceive. Don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seems bright.
7. Dream what we want to dream; go where we want to go; be what we want to be, because we have only one life and one chance to do all the things we want to do.
8. Always put ourselves in the other's shoes. If we feel that it hurts us, it probably hurts the person too.
9. A careless word may kindle strife; a cruel word may wreck a life; a timely word may level stress; a loving word may heal and bless.
10. The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
11. Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss, end with tears. When we were born, we were crying and everyone around us was smiling. Live our lives so that when we die, we are the one smiling and everyone around us is crying.
12. Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
12.1 Free our hearts from hatred.
12.2 Free our minds from worries.
12.3 Live simply.
12.4 Give more.
12.5 Expect less.
13. No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
14. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
15. Disappointments are like road bumps, they slow us down a bit but we enjoy the smooth road afterwards. Don't stay on the bumps too long. Move on!
16. When we feel down because we didn't get what we want, just sit tight and be happy, because God has thought of something better to give us.
17. When something happens to us, good or bad, consider what it means. There's a purpose to life events, to teach us how to laugh more or not to cry too hard.
18. We cannot make someone loves us, all we can do is be someone who can be loved, the rest is up to the person to realize our worth.
19. It is better to lose our pride to the one we love, than to lose the one we love because of pride.
20. We spent too much time looking for the right person to love or finding fault with those we already love, when instead we should be perfecting the love we give.
21. Never abandon an old friend. We will never find one who can take his place. Friendship is like wine; it gets better as it grows older.
22. Blessing from God that we do not realize and never thank Him for it. Every day be thankful for what we have and who we are.
22.1 Even though we clutch our blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you Lord, that we can hear. There are many who are deaf.
22.2 Even though we keep our eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible. Thank you Lord, that we can see. Many are blind.
22.3 Even though we huddle in our bed and put off rising. Thank you Lord, that we have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
22.4 Even though the first hour of our day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast burned and tempers are short, our children are noisy. Thank you Lord, for our family. There are many who are lonely.
22.5 Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in the magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced. Thank you Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
22.6 Even though the routine of our jobs often are monotonous. Thank you Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who are jobless.
22.7 Even though we grumble and be moan our fate from day to day and wish our circumstances were not so modest. Thank you Lord, for life.
23. A friend is:
Someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift.
Someone to treasure, for friendship is a gift.
Someone who fills our lives with Beauty, Joy and Grace and make the world we live a better and happier place.
24. When someone lies to you, it
teaches you that things are not always as they seem to be. The truth is often
far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know
their heart. And remove your own masks to let people know yours.
25. When someone steals from you,
it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate what you have, for
you never know when you might lose it. And never, ever take your friends and
relatives for granted because today is the only guarantee you have.
26. When someone inflicts an
injury upon you, it teaches you that the human state is a fragile one. Protect
and take care of your body as best as you can, it’s the only thing you are sure
to have here on earth.
27. When someone mocks you, it
teaches you that no two people are alike. When you encounter people who are
different from you, don’t judge them by how they look or act; base your opinion
on the contents of their hearts.
28. When someone breaks your
heart, it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that person will
love you back. But don’t turn your back on love because when you find the right
person, the joy that one person brings will make up for all the past hurts put
together. Seven times.
29. When someone hold a grudge
against you, it teaches you that everyone make mistakes. When you are wrong,
the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense.
Forgiving those who have hurt us is the most difficult and courageous thing Man
can do.
30. When a love one is unfaithful
to you, it teaches you that resisting temptation is Man’s greatest challenge.
Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptation. By doing so you will be
rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary
pleasure by which you were tempted.
31. When someone cheats you, it
teaches you that greed is the root of evil deeds. Aspire to make your dreams
come true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your
success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to
engage in malevolent activities.
32. When someone ridicules you,
it teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant
of their flaws. Do not ever reject someone for imperfections over which they
have no control.
33. When someone loves us, it
teaches us that love, kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness and
acceptance can counteract all the evil in the world. For every good deed, there
is one less evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance between
good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the
power is often abused.
34. When you enter someone’s
life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence, consider what your lesson will
be. Will you teach love or harsh lesson of reality? When you die, will your
life have resulted in more loving or hurting? More comfort or pain? More joy or
sadness? Each one of us has the power over the balance of love in this world.
Use it wisely. Don’t miss an opportunity to nudge the world’s scale in the
right direction.
35. We are like a devil if we
tempt and vex one another. We are like a beast if we kill one another. We are
like a man if we judge one another. We are like God if we forgive one another. Holy
God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole
world. Amen.
Fabian George Juis
23 December 2009
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