ARK (October 04, 2008)

There is this movie called Mighty Evan that I saw one lazy afternoon on cable teevee. I was just switching channels when I stumbled upon a conversation between Evan and God. God has asked Evan to build an ark so that he can save the animals and people from a coming disaster. The theme of which is familiar to bible readers.

The one word that struck me was the acronym for ARK as one act of random kindness. Then I asked myself if I practice that and the answer is no. I have acts of kindness but done reasons. I do help people in distress but I have to think it twice or more. I do share my time with people but it is always limited. I do enjoy being with friends but I am always in a hurry to be home. I do give people the opportunity to know me but then I shy away afterwards. I am not being spontaneous. I am not being generous of my time and presence.

There are many opportunities to show our ARK and in many differing situations. The old woman by the bus stop, your officemate in distress, a friend who is ill, a relative who is looking for someone to trust, and many others. I’ll start again as I have lost my generosity and spontaneity during these years. One act of kindness can go miles and miles away.

Listen (June 30, 2007)

I am so fascinated with people who can really sing and the movie Dreamgirls is one of the best I have seen and "heard" so far. I have the soundtrack and listens to the songs thru my MP3. The best song for me is the one sang by Beyonce, "Listen".

We need to listen to our heart even if some circumstances prove to be very difficult to avoid. It is in listening to our hearts that we truly become happier.
Here is the chorus part:

Listen,
I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home, in my own home
And I tried and tried
To say what’s on my mind
You should have known
Oh,
Now I'm done believin you
You don't know what
I'm feelin
I'm more than what, you made of me
I followed the voice
you gave to me
But now I gotta find, my own..

Winning is Everything (June 10, 2007)

I recently saw a not so old movie called We Are Marshall and I was deeply touched by this true story. What caught my attention was the lines spoken about winning. "That it matters not how we play the game. It matters that we win. And that's how people will remember us."

Just like when we play a small game of cards or an online game, all we set in our minds is to win, win, win. But winning is not everything. It is a big part. I see it as an end. I see the way to win as more productive and viable, meaning, how we play the game.

I do hope that in this short life of mine, I had been playing the game well. Yes, I have my own winning streak but I also embrace the truth that I can never win all the time.