Who's the real villian?

After watching "The Dark Knight" TV Premier on Channel 5, another fact of life just hit me...

Perceptions, is a scary thing.

Many a times, we are all fooled by our perceptions... of life, of things, of experiences, of what appears to be. Nothing is fair, because nobody cares about the truth.

There is always speculations, doubts, guesses, rumours, gossips because it adds spice to the normal, boring existence in our everyday lives. And thus, no one bothers about the truth. Hence, people who saw the world for what it really is, uses its weakness to create strife, despair, gloom, doubts, anger, and everything negative to this world.

People, like Joker. Someone who has inevitably gotten the short end of the stick of life, and projected that unjust, fear and anger within, out onto the world.

But Joker is, again, just a projection of what's within us... when we feel the unfairness of life, at times...

When we are cry out for a hero in times of darkness for someone to save us, and turn our backs against the very same hero, in another time of darkness where there is a need to find someone to blame.

When we have done all that we could for a particular cause, person or corporation, only to have that same cause, person or corporation turn their backs on us in other times of need.

When we try so hard to catch up with the latest craze, technology, fashion or progress, only to find that it is a never-ending race.

When we try so hard to please, only to find that other pleasures have already taken hold, and you are obsolete.

Haven't we all felt this, once in our lifetime?

There are many Jokers around in our world... people who see opportunities to turn people against each other, whether the means justify the end or not, the thoughts and actions of these people makes them the Joker.

Are there enough Batmans around to battle these people? Or are we all just trying to be like Batman... while remaining a sad lone figure at the end of the day and accomplishing nothing?

Thank God, in the show, it protrays that not all hope is lost, when majority of the people eventually remains as good people, even though it was a difficult struggle... But not all hope is lost.

But just one Joker, with a bunch of destructive idoits, did so much damage to the city...that it will never remain the same again... Likewise, all you need is just one Joker, and your life will never be the same again.

Sometimes, to do the right thing, you will need to do what others may perceive to be wrong. In times like this, it takes a true hero to be able to handle the challenge and live with the consequences of the decision.

When the world wrongs you because of their perception of what you have done, and praise those who took the wrong turn by doing what others perceive to be right, have faith in God that one day, the truth will be out for all to see. No matter how long it may be, I still believe truth shall prevail.

Amen~!!

Count your Blessings~!!

Last night, while having supper with a bunch of friends, a friend opened up about his problems. His wife had just admitted to him that she had an affair and was cheating on him, amongst other things.

Turns out, he was only married to his wife for 8 months, after knowing her for one month, and knowing she had a son and a daughter from her previous marriage. The wife is currently only 26 years old.

I asked him the reason for marrying the wife after only one month, and he said it (the marriage) felt right. He could see himself growing old with this girl, strolling along the beach hand-in-hand and sitting on the bench, watching the sunset, when both their hair turns white.

This, coming from a guy who had a fiance of 5 years but had never got the feeling of wanting to get married. I totally respect it.

But, I can't help but wonder, what's fate? The guy has been asking himself the same question, but in a different way. He is also a christian, but he sees his fate as a test from God.

My pastor shared that woman is made from the rib of man... hence there is always one woman for a man. The right woman, should be the only right fit for the man. But my friend shared that, someone told him: Love is like a jigsaw puzzle. The whole picture could only be seen with the right fit. But its not everyday that we could all find the perfect fit. Sometimes, a piece that could fit nicely could do as well.

But, is it? To be at peace knowing that this is not the perfect fit, could keep you searching for it your entire life, despite already having a "nice" fit.

It seems, being contented is the answer.

Many a times, man drift towards many things, simply because they are not contented. There are just too many distractions in this world, and the world thrives on it. It thrives on the fact that man is driven by wants, not needs.

In my friend's case, he said that the wife started the affair after an argument with him. I believe that, if a woman is contented with her man, she would not stray. But then again, love is a two-people affair. If only one party is giving in all the time, it is not a relationship.

Just saw this post on my facebook: Happiness is a frame of mind [幸福是一种心态 - from www.12sharing.com ]

The post shared: [qutoed and translated]

Happiness is the feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment coming from leading a contented and happy life for a prolonged period of time.

But the forms of happiness and meaning of a contented life varies individually:

To a beggar, having warm food on his table is a form of happiness;

To a homeless wanderer, having a home of his own is a form of happiness;

To a man who lost his legs, being able to walk is a form of happiness;
To a man who lost his hands, being able to hug his family is a form of happiness;
To a man who is deaf, being able to listen to music, any kind of music, is a form of happiness;
To a man who is blind, being able to wake up and know it is morning, because there is sunshine filtering through his window pane, is a form of happiness.

To a poor man, having money is a form of happiness;
To the average man, being rich is a form of happiness;
To the rich man, being healthy/have a family/having time of his own, is a form of happiness.

At the end of the day, you will find that TRUE HAPPINESS lies in the smallest of things...
A small hug from a friend when you are down;
A listening ear when you need one;
A waiting light that greets you when you reach home in the middle of the night;
A declaration of "I love you" from the one you love;
An sms asking if you reached home safely...

Happiness is having graditude for all the blessings you have received on a daily basis.
Simplicity is a blessing;
Ability to feel content is a blessing;

So, count your blessings~!!

If my friend knew to count his blessings, he would feel less miserable;
If his wife knew to count her blessings, she would not have cheated on him;
If I knew to count my blessings, I would be a much better person than I am today...

If we all count our blessings, wouldn't the world be a better place?

I pray... that we will all learn to count our blessings. In Jesus's name, Amen.

Another post on Money...

Recently, all I can ever think about is... Money.

How to spend less money, how to make more money, how to reduce owing money, how can i make more money... All things about money.

Now I understand why people always say its good to be a kid... where you don't have to worry about money, only how to get people to spend more money on you.

All you need is to have people give you all the money you will need. Parents.

But you lost that financial support once you are grown up and on your own.

I can always say, no one taught me about money; about owning that money, spending wisely, saving greatly, and investing surely.

How can I make more money so that I can redu e all the debts and start making money work for me?

Actually, on hindsight, I had lots of money-making abilities and opportunities. Especially when I was young. I had so much to work with, yet I didn't work on it. Why? Because I was too arrogant and idealistic. I always thought that no matter what, I could earn much more when I grow up and get to work. I always wanted to enjoy the NOW. I still do.

Except I didn't realise that I would have no money now to enjoy my now. I was too obsessed with materialistic stuff to realise that my now is never worth the now. Now, I realized, but I don't know what to do about it.

I need help, but who would be there to help me? God, please send me an angel... Someone to be there for me, and to guide me.

Please let that person that you send to me to call me up or drop me a msg to tell me that he/she is willing to sponsor me on that way to make big bucks. Someone to tell me that all i need to do is to trust him/her and everything will be taken care of.

I trust you, Lord, and I am trusting you to give me that I will need to live a better, debt-free life.

In the meantime, I will follow your heed and come home earlier, eat more at home, eat healthy and excercise more. Dear Lord, my Father in Heaven, please come to me and save me. I miss hearing your voice and I miss the closeness I had with you.

Please come to me. In Jesus name, amen.