Healing starts from nowhere but from within

Matthew 9:20-22 The Message (MSG)

20-22 Just then a woman who had hemorrhaged for twelve years slipped in from behind and lightly touched his robe. She was thinking to herself, “If I can just put a finger on his robe, I’ll get well.” Jesus turned—caught her at it. Then he reassured her: “Courage, daughter. You took a risk of faith, and now you’re well.” The woman was well from then on.

Today i am writing this post to all the sick be it physically or emotionally. Why would i say, ''Healing starts from nowhere but from within.'' Can i say that it's not just the medication/physiotherapy/chemotherapy that improves your sickness. I thank God for the advanced medical science, the doctors, and scientists who have been doing, consulting, prescribing the medicines to those who needs it. But there's one more factor that really causes one to recover. It's the faith in the heart while he/she is unwell.

Earlier this year i posted here that i was on MC for 5 days, due to a ankle sprained. Yes, i was injured, having much difficulties to walk. But all the problems i encountered was physically. I am well aware that if i miss another step, the fall would cause further pain and injury. And so i started walking slowly, carefully taking all the safest way to begin my recovery.

I know and am aware of friends who are unwell. Today let me encourage you that don't let anything on the outside, the physical to distance your process/journey to the best health you could ever have.

Please don't get me wrong. I am not asking to drink beer, take on drugs etc.
While you're on your way to recovery, please be kind to yourself and apply the right method that will draw you closer to being recovered.

Lastly ,i wish all who are unwell, to be recovered..

The Lost coin: Complete vs Full

Complete- having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; finished; ended; concluded:
having all the required or customary characteristics, skills, or the like; consummate; perfect in kin or quality; thorough; entire; total; undivided, uncompromised, or unmodified;  having all modifying or complementary elements included

Full

completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity

2.

complete; entire; maximum

3.

of the maximum size, amount, extent, volume, etc.

4.

(of garments, drapery, etc.) wide, ample, or having ample folds.

5.

abundant; well-supplied: 

Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 

Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Doesn't she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’

In these two parables, we see the difference between Complete and Full.

Being full doesn't means you're complete. I am sure you know what i mean by this sentence, and likewise you also know you're full of events, meetings, so much that you don't even haven time for the things that matters. Example the man who loses the one sheep. He's having 99 sheeps already, and yet he left them to get the one back. Look at the woman who is already rich with 10 silver coins, and yet still go and search for the one.

Honestly ask yourself this: Am i doing all this for myself or for people? Examine this: After all is said and done, am i happy?

The truth is this: Happiness starts from within. Though happiness is not always physical, yet it's visible. So whatever you do, pursue happiness. 

It's time to move on

Two weeks ago, i posted here that my sis was hospitalized due to a minor infection. Well on the same week, she was discharged on Saturday. That's a good news as she continue to rest at home till this Friday, 25th Oct. Something i saw is this: It's not the medication/medical appointments that will heal you. It's you, unless you apply the medication, go for the medical appointments. And though she was bandaged from right knee cap downwards, she's still walking to buy lunch etc. Though she was supposed to be at home resting, yet she could step out to get the things she needs.

Since that day when the line was drawn, we hardly talk even in office. If someone were to ask me, what kind of friend is she, i would say she come only if she needs help badly or needs company badly to spent the night. If not i would say, she's pretty free and going on her own. I wanna say that i am not complaining about her or the line. But can we erase the line? Can we talk about anything and everything? I wonder where's all the topics that we used to talk about? Have they went on a one-way holiday? Now this is true: Without communication, relationship breaks down. Well, it's time to move on. I can still be your friend only if you can accept.

Which is more important, valuable? People or gifts?

Scenario: A sister of a brother was admitted to a hospital due to a minor leg infection. Family members came and visit her with tonics, fruits and delicious food. All came and go, but only one stayed a little later den the rest.

Here's the thing: Gifts don't always represent people. Does a bouquet of flowers says,'I'm sorry,'' to the girl when the boy miss the date? Does a resignation letter from a employee solves/fills the vacant seat after he/she leaves the company?  As we know, the answer is No. It's the people who makes the difference, fills in the gap. No amount of gifts can fill the gap that each of us the gap. Therefore can i say a few statements:
1. To the single: If you're looking for a partner, wait patiently for the man/woman. Ultimately, your character will draw and attracts attention. I know sometimes, the waiting is long and boring, and it doesn't seems to be coming, but just hang on.
2. To the eager, anxious, heavy-heart: Take time to calm down. Sit down, breathe and think. Not everyone can calm you down, but only you can calm yourself down and think about the next step.
3. Employees: who have been working in a company for years and doesn't seems to have the job promotion, the increment in salary: Remember why are you here working. Is it for fun? No. Go and find the very reason, the passion you once had. And work towards the goals, the vision which once you had. Giving up now will lengthen the distance to your very dreams, goals you have been working for. So, don't give up. Taking a rest, or a break doesn't mean you are giving up. It's means that you have been working hard and for you to continue once your ''battery'' is fully charged.

So, whether is it one person or people, both make a difference.

Too busy for people that matter

Continue from the previous post.

Thru this three days, i was busy, yet doing all by myself. I heard my heart cried out,'' where are my friends?'' I felt so helpless especially yesterday. I left office while it was still raining. While i was walking in the rain, i left so tired and i don't feel like doing anything. I just wanna go home and tug into my bed.

What are friends? Friends are just title whom we give.What's the difference between close friends and friend? Their presence. I am not saying you worship them, but should they not be with you physically, you know in your heart that they are still with you. Often we felt lonely, not because of the physical, but usually it's the emotional. Eg: Two person can be in walking along the busy streets of Orchard road. One was walking alone and the other was with another friend. After a while, the one who walking alone came and sit down and didn't continue. The other with one friend continue talking, walking.

A call from Helplessness

Two days ago, on Wednesday 09 October 2013. i received a call from my Mom saying that my sis was admitted to the hospital. And i was pretty shocked upon hearing that. I asked about what happened, and what was revealed to me was this. On the surface of the minor leg injury, doctor found a black thingy. The doctor couldn't determined what was it, hence a blood test and X-RAY was done on my sis, yesterday.

My mom and i was pretty disappointed with no one, except my dad. On the night where my sis was admitted, he go nowhere but stayed at home and read his horse book. My thought: Can reading the book on your hand gets your one and only daughter any better? We visited my sis yesterday evening. But this time, my dad came too. But where was he found? He was sitting at the lounge room there. I was told that he came into the ward and left with one look. No question was asked etc.. My thought: Though you're here, yet you're not with us. So where and what's the purpose of you coming?

I watched a movie with Canney, Kendrick, Julian and his girlfriend, Sheng De aka SD card and Austin. We had supper and except for me, they all drank beer. They drank quite a few bottles and the Canney was the one i worried for, after all, it's her first time drinking with us. And so, i woke up pretty early the nxt day to see Canney if she had hangover. When i reached her place, she was up and doing her make up. I was waiting for her outside her place, when she passed the office keys to Zi Ting, her room mate to me. I left, feeling that it was a wasted trip. I came, only to have breakfast with her, and yet she sent me away with a bunch of keys. My thought: Why should i bother about her, whether she got hangover or sober? Can you show a little respect to those who care for you? You don't just sent people away. But here's the thing: Where is the thank you? You should say thank you, not because i deserve it, but because you're well-mannered. Well, she didn't say it even after i spoke to her. And she seems to be fine about it. Well, it shows that she can't and won't be bothered by it. And it was since then, the distance and line was drawn. I woke up today and was told not to buy breakkie for her as Julian was buying for her. While i was otw to office, we were on the same bus. But we didn't say hi. I was pretty sure she saw me, yet she didn't came.

3 area you got to be ready for any relationship in life

Few weeks ago, i was invited and went to Shane and Avis's wedding. And one of my friends, Jefri was with us too. While we were still chatting with other friends, he came and ask me a question. 'What do you need to do to be ready for a relationship?' Instantly, i remembered what my close friend, Jiayong also known as Joseph. 3 area you got to be ready for any relationship in life:

1. BE FINANCIALLY STABLE.
I am not asking you to be a filthy rich, or to be as poor as a church mouse. Imagine, you're already going out and dating the girl you like for quite a while, don't you feel bad having her to pay the dinner, the movies etc? And let's say, you guys have been together for the past 2-3 years and are having plans to get married. Do you have the finances to buy a simple flat, to have your dream wedding, go to your sweetest honeymoon, buy the most beautiful ring? It takes two hands to clap, and that's the fact and truth.

2. BE EMOTIONALLY SOUND.
Know what and be aware of what you are doing. That includes the proposal, the asking of she to be your girlfriend. But what if she comes to you with issues, problems that she can't handle? Do you have what it takes to advice her, encourage her or even help her in times of need. Can you hear her out? If she's crying her heart out, can you be patient while she cry out?

3. BE PHYSICALLY FIT.
Like me, i am not asking you to be a super macho, strong build man. But there got to be a bare minimum. For me, i am not prone to sickness, i also mean minor illness like, flu, cough and fever. As a guy or man, we are to be much healthier and stronger than any woman or girl. And since girls are weak, as a man, it's your responsibility to take care and look after her. It's a sad thing that out of the 3 years relationship, either one of you are often down and sick. So both of you gotta be strong or at least healthy.