Things Are Not Always What They Seem

“A cruise ship had an accident at sea and was about to sink. A couple ran towards the lifeboat to save themselves. Once there, they realized that there was only a place for one person left. Soon the husband jumped ahead of his wife to get the place. The wife could only stare at him shouting a sentence before the lifeboat moved away and the ship completely sank her.”

The teacher who told this story asked his students, “What do you think the wife shouted?”

Most of the students replied:

“I hate you!”

“You know I’m blind!!”

“You are selfish!”

“Shame on you!”

But the teacher then realized that a student was silent. The teacher asked the silent student to answer. The student said, “Sir, I’m sure the wife must have shouted, ‘Please take good care of our child.'”

The teacher was surprised and asked, “Have you heard this story before?”

The student shook his head. “No. But that’s what my mother said before she died of a chronic illness.”

The teacher stared at the whole class and said, “This answer is correct. The ship then sank completely and the husband took care of their child alone. Years later after the husband died, the child found his father’s diary. There he discovers that, by the time his parents board the yacht, they already know that the mother has a chronic illness and will soon die. That’s why, in that moment of emergency, his father decided to take his only chance of survival. He wrote in the diary, ‘How I wish I had died under the sea with you. But for the sake of our child, I must let you sink alone for eternity down there.'”

The story is over. And the whole class silent.

The teacher knew that the students now understood the moral of the story, that good and evil in this world are not as simple as we often think. There are all kinds of complications and reasons behind them that are sometimes difficult to understand.

That’s why we should never look just outside and then immediately judge, let alone without knowing anything.

Those who often pay for others may not mean they are rich, but because they value relationships over money.

Those who work without anyone telling them to, may not be because they are stupid, but because they value the concept of responsibility.

Those who first apologize after a fight, maybe not because they are guilty, but because they value others.

Those who reach out to help you, maybe not because they feel in debt, but because they consider you are a friend.

Those who contact you often, maybe not because they don’t have a busy life, but because you are in their hearts.

Those who often flatter you sky-high, maybe not because you are a hero, but maybe because they forgive your ugliness.

That’s why,”Don’t be so quick to judge, you never know what is really going on with someone until you’ve walked in their shoes.”

Letter From God

To: You
Date: Today
From: God
Subject: Yourself
Reference: Life

I am God. Today I will handle all your problems. I don’t need your help. So, peace be upon you and I love you always.

If the world presents a problem that you can’t handle on your own, don’t try to solve that problem. But put the problem in your prayers. I will solve your problems according to the schedule I set myself. All your problems I will surely solve, but according to My schedule, not yours.

After all your problems you have put in your prayers, do not think and worry. Instead, focus on all the good things that are happening to you right now.

If you are stuck in traffic on the road, don’t be angry, because there are still many people in this world who have never been in a car in their lives.

If you are faced problems at work, think that there are still many people who are unemployed for years without a job.

If you are sad because of a family relationship, think of people who have never felt loved and loved.

If you feel bored with weekends, think of people who have to work late day and night without holidays to support their families and children.

If your car breaks down and requires you to walk, don’t get angry, think of people with physical disabilities who really want to feel walking on their own feet like you are now.

If you see in the mirror your hair is graying, don’t be sad, because having hair is only a dream for people who are on chemotherapy treatment.

If you reflect on the meaning of your life in this world and reflect on what your purpose in life is, be thankful, because many people do not have the opportunity to live long enough to reflect on their lives.

If you feel uncomfortable about being affected by someone else’s anger and disappointment, remember, the situation can get much worse; that is, you are the one who feels that anger and disappointment.

When you decide to forward this letter to someone else, thank you. You’ve touched their lives in many ways you never imagined.

Greetings always,
God

Life Is Simple,But We Making It Complicated

There was someone applying for a job, picking up paper trash on the floor into the trash can, and it was spotted by the interviewer, and he got the job. It turns out that to obtain awards is very simple, it is enough to maintain good habits .

There was a child doing an internship at a bicycle shop. One time someone delivered a broken bicycle to be repaired at the store. In addition to repairing the bike, this boy also cleaned the bike until it was shiny clean. The other employees laughed at his actions. The next day after the owner of the bicycle took his bicycle, the boy was invited to work at his company. It turns out that to become a successful person is very simple, just have a little initiative.

A child said to his mother, “Mom today is so beautiful.” Mother replied, “Why?” The son replied, “Because today you are not angry at all.” It turns out that to have beauty is very simple, just need not to be angry.

A farmer told his son to work hard in the fields every day. His friend said, “No need to tell your son to work hard, your plants will still thrive.” The farmer replied, “I am not fertilizing my crops, but I am fostering my son.” It turns out that cultivating a child is simple, it is enough to let them work diligently.

A football coach said to his student, “If a ball falls into a tall grass, how do I look for it?” Some answered, “Look for the middle.” Another answered, “Look in the sunken grass inward.” And some answered, “Look in the highest grass.” The coach gave the most appropriate answer, “Step by step search from the end of the grass here to the grass over there.” It turns out that the road to success is very simple, just do everything step by step in order, don’t jump around.

The frog living in the rice field said to the frog living on the side of the road, “Your place is too dangerous, stay with me.” The frog on the side of the road replied, “I’m used to it, lazy to move.” A few days later the “rice field” frog visited the “roadside” frog and found that it had been run over dead by a passing car. It turns out that it is very simple to grasp our own destiny, just avoid laziness.

There was a group of people walking in the desert, all walking heavily, suffering a lot, only one person walked happily. Some ask, “Why are you so relaxed?” He replied with a laugh, “Because my luggage is small.” Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

Don’t Get Tired Of Doing Good

When we insert a battery into a wall clock, it begins to work its job.

Second by second, minute by minute, hour after hour, it kept working and working until the battery was depleted.

The wall clock works selflessly, seen by people or not, it still chimes. Whether people appreciate it or not, it keeps spinning. Although no one thanked him, it still working.

When God created man, He also gave us the “battery” which is the breath of life, with the intention that we can work and work and be a blessing to others like the wall clock.

As long as the “battery” is alive and functioning, let us be willing to continue doing good and useful things for others without worrying about praise and appreciation from humans, even if the good things we do are not appreciated by others we must continue to do them.

Because God never closes His eyes. He will reward those who faithfully carry out his duty and calling at best.

Let us not become weary in doing good for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Life Is Like A Book

Our life is like a book. The front cover is the time we were born, and the back cover is the time we died. Each page in it is a day in our lives.

There are thick books, there are thin books. There are books that are interesting to read, some that are not at all. Once writing will never stop until it is finished. Miraculously, no matter how bad the previous page is, there is always the next page that is pure white, new and flawless.

Just like our lives, no matter how bad yesterday was, God always provides a new day for us. We are always given new opportunities to do something right in our lives every day, correct our mistakes and continue the storyline He has set for each of us

Then it is worth giving this hand of ours trained and guided by the Great Author -our Creator, how we should fill this book of our lives well. Let Him co-write our book.

Honestly, we sometimes write wrong, our books seem bad too. But fear not, there is the blood of Christ as its “eraser”. No matter how concentrated your sin is, He can whitewash.

Even if sometimes our books get wet “in the rain” because of trouble, our hearts are sad and our tears are shed… Don’t worry, there is His Holy Spirit who can comfort us.

It could be that our beloved book is “torn up” by the actions of irresponsible people. Our hearts are wounded by slander, being treated unfairly and discriminated against. But His love was able to glue it whole again, beyond the greatness of glue.

So, don’t be afraid of being wrong, don’t be afraid of getting wet because of problems, and don’t be afraid of someone tearing up our books. Just keep writing your book as long as life lasts. His love remains the same, past, present and forever; and the power of His love is able to restore and renew it. May every day we become a new sheet that is better than before.

Anger vs Love

One day the teacher asked his students, “Why is it that when a person is angry, he will speak in a strong voice or shout?”

One student after thinking for a long time raised his hand and replied, “Because by then he had lost his temper, so he shouted.”

The teacher then asked back, “The other person is either beside him or in front of him. Why shout? Is he unable to speak slowly?”

Almost all the students gave a number of reasons that they thought were correct for their consideration. But none of the answers were satisfactory.

The teacher then said, “When two people are in a situation of anger, the distance between their hearts becomes very far even though they are physically so close. Therefore, in order to reach such a distance, they had to shout. But strangely, the louder they shouted, the less they heard each other. And the louder their voices, the more angry they become, and naturally the distance between them becomes even further. Therefore they were forced to shout even louder.”

The teacher still continued, “On the contrary, what happens when two people fall in love with each other? They don’t have to yell at each other. When they spoke, the sound coming out of their mouths was so smooth and small. No matter how smooth or small their voices are, both of them can hear it so clearly.”

“Why is that?” the teacher asked as he watched his students. They seemed to think very deeply but none of them dared to give an answer.

And the teacher answered, “Because their hearts are so close, and their hearts are not distant. In the end a word doesn’t need to be said, a look in the eye is enough to make them understand what they want to say.”

When we are in anger, let not your heart create distance. Moreover, we should not speak words that bring distance. Perhaps at such times, not saying words is a wise way.

Spread Happiness

A young man went to work in the morning. He called a taxi and got on. “Good morning, sir,” he said greeting the taxi driver first. “What a sunny morning, isn’t it?” he continued with a smile, then hummed a little.

The driver smiled at the cheerfulness of his passengers. Happily, he drove his taxi. Arriving at the destination, the young man paid with a sheet of $50, for a meter of almost $30. “The change is for you. Happy working, sir,” the young man said with a smile.

“Thank you,” replied the taxi driver gratefully. “Well, I can have breakfast first,” he thought. He then headed to a food stall.

“As usual, sir?” asked the stall keeper.

“Yes, as usual. Vegetable bread, but, this morning, add a piece of chicken,” the driver replied with a smile. And when paying, he added $5. “For your son’s snacks,” he said.

With an additional $5 pocket money, that morning the stall keeper’s child went to school with a wider smile. He was able to buy a loaf of bread this morning, and give it to a friend who had no provisions.

So… The story can go on. Rolling like a snowball. Mr. driver could have been happier that day. So is the stall keeper, her child, the child’s friends. All contracted happiness.

Happiness, like distress, can rub off on anyone around us. Happiness is a choice. Have you spread happiness today?

Rise Up And Adopt An Eagle Mentality

In the middle of the wilderness, on a tall, large, densely leafy tree, nested an eagle. In the nest there are several eggs that are ready to hatch. One day, there was a strong wind that hit the tree and one of the eagle eggs fell. But luckily, the egg fell right on top of a chicken’s nest (forest) so it didn’t break. Then the egg rolls together with the chicken eggs that are being incubated by the mother.

Day after day, finally the eagle eggs hatched along with other chicken eggs. Live new days with other chicks harmoniously and cheerfully. Everywhere they were together, foraging and playing through the jungle. The eagle’s body is getting bigger and he sees the physical difference with other chicks so that curiosity arises in his heart.

One day he plucked up the courage to ask her mother, “Mom, why is my body different from others? Why is my body bigger and my wings wider?”

But the mother was reluctant to answer the question. Finally, the eaglet could only remain silent with curiosity buried in his chest. After a while, he no longer paid attention to his curiosity.

Once he saw an eagle flying high in the sky. “Oh, how beautiful and great the eagle is, flying through the sky. How dashing…” He muttered silently in his heart. He looked at the flying eagle in awe. From then on he was often aloof and brooding. He really wants to be able to fly like the eagle.

A few days later he expressed his desire to be able to fly to the hen. But the mother just said, “You’re just a chick, where could it be possible to fly like an eagle… You don’t have weird dreams, kid!”

No matter what the mother said, he tried to flap his wings. But every time he practices flying, the other chicks make fun of him and say, “You want to fly. Ha..ha..ha.., you’re crazy! You’re a chick, how can you fly.”

Hearing it all, the eagle boy became sad and discouraged. Gradually he also forgot his dream of being able to fly. Finally he lived with the mind of a chicken, lived a life like a chicken and finally died as a chicken. What a misfortune it would be.

Actually, we are all eagles, just like the eagles mentioned above. Indeed, we can fly high and explore the sky with mighty might. In fact, we are born as eagles and have instinctive potential as a mighty eagle. But unfortunately, we live in a chicken environment, adopt chicken ideas, and end up living as a chicken. We ruthlessly bury our dreams of being able to fly in the sky as the eagles we should be. We are too resigned to the situation, and eventually die rotting as a chicken.

If we really want to fly, we must have the courage to flap our wings and jump. It doesn’t matter how much we fall, so much we jump again. Trust me we can do it because we are eagles! If we really want to fly, we must dare to get out of the context of a chicken and think in terms of an eagle. Rest assured we can do it because we are eagles!

Rise up and adopt an eagle mentality. Challenge yourself to leave environments where people have accepted mediocrity. Surround yourself with people who are going places.

Germany Kent

Life Is Like A Camera…

Life is like a camera, the results depend on what we focus on, so does life. We can focus it on capturing good things, as well as to capture bad things.

So, the choice is up to us, what do we want to see and what do we want to focus on in this life?

If we are able to photograph and focus on the good and beautiful things we have and enjoy life, we will have a happy life.

Conversely, if we constantly focus on the misfortunes, defects, bad luck, and blemishes we or others have, the bad things that happen in our lives, and think people are always trying to deceive us or bring us down, our lives will certainly be full of drama and suffering.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable,if anything is excellent or praiseworthy,think about such things.

Great Lessons From The Life Story Of Jean Domique Buaby

I think we all don’t know a person named Jean-Dominique Bauby, unless you are a woman and speak French or read a magazine called Elle. He is the editor-in-chief of Elle.

In 1997 he died at the age of 44 after completing his memoirs which he “wrote” very specially, entitled Le Scaphandre et le Papillon (The Bubble and the Butterfly). In 1995 he suffered a stroke that left his entire body paralyzed.

He experienced what he called “locked-in syndrome”, a total paralysis which he called “like a thought in a bottle”. Indeed, he could still think clearly but could not speak or move at all. The only muscle he could control was his left eyelid. So that’s his way of communicating with his nurses, hospital doctors, family and friends. They show letter by letter and Jean will blink when the letter shown is the one he chose.

For us, writing activities may be trivial and become commonplace. However, if we were asked to “write” in Jean’s way, maybe we would have to cry for days first. How amazing is her determination and passion for life as well as her willingness to keep writing and sharing her extraordinary life story. He died 3 days after his book was published. So, whatever the problems and burdens of our lives, they are almost nothing compared to Jean.

What he wrote in his memoirs was “I would be the happiest man in the world if I could just properly swallow the saliva that permanently invaded my mouth.” Imagine, even swallowing saliva he could not. So, those of us who can still eat should be 100 times happier than Jean. We even complain all the time, every day, all year round.

What else did Jean do in her complete paralysis besides writing a book? He founded an association of people with “locked-in syndrome” to help families of sufferers. He also became a “movie star” aka held a role in a film made by French TV that told his story. He planned another book after he finished writing the first one.

So, no matter how turbulent our current situation and life are, those who are under severe stress, those who are unhappy because their necessities are not met, those whose paths are still limping because they have just been stepped on nails, those who are being laid off, at least we can still swallow hard; things Jean couldn’t do, but he didn’t give up in his life.

May we all don’t continue to be complainers and become human beings who are difficult to be satisfied.

Be thankful in all circumstances…