it's been a long time coming.
It has been such a long time since I last penned down the thoughts the swim and swirl around in my head. Perhaps the business of life has taken it's toll on me, either focusing on what we want to achieve or looking back on that which has been accomplished. Looking forward, I foresee a year ahead, one that will doubtlessly be tough, but yet exciting. Someone once said, "tough times don't last, tough people do" and that certainly seems to fit the bill right here. Pushing on in spite of difficulty shows strength in weakness, it also display the great character that you have within yourself. Giving up is never an option, to fight on is what we should strive on towards. With our goals in mind, plough the fields with determination, knowing that the fruits of your labour will be plentiful and they will be sweet and fulfilling. Don't look at that very moment's pain, but look to the future and the pleasure it will bring.
Friends, oh friends. Such a touchy topic nowadays isn't it. Acquaintances? Friends? Lovers? Enemies? It is sometimes quite hard to differentiate them isn't it. Maybe not "lovers" but between friends, acquaintance and enemies, who knows what "hat" one puts on when meeting someone familiar. Are we friends? Are we enemies? I guess actions will always speak louder than words. "Best friends" are a phrase commonly thrown around, but just like a pair of dice, the numbers will always be different, and so will the feelings towards each other. At every given point of time, there will be different emotions at play, sometimes happiness, other times hatred. That being said, what proves that the friendship is as good as gold? From my point of view, I believe that struggles come with every relationship (friendship) and that the ability to settle differences are the key to having that "golden" friendship.
In a world now plagued with selfishness and self-righteousness, the common man only strives for his comfort, his happiness. Remembering the sacrifices of another is only secondary. "As long as at the end of the day, I am contented, nothing else matters". This my friends, is the thinking of the common man. Sure, you might say that not everyone is like that, but honestly speaking, who are we trying to kid? It is within the deep carnal nature of ourselves to think of our own well-being.
I've heard of "friends" that will stop at nothing to get what they want to achieve, even if that means, hurting the very people that show care and concern. I have also heard of "friends" that happily backstab others, only to maintain the facade of friendship in front of those backstab-ees. You might wear masks to conceal who you really are, but don't forget to take them off once in awhile and check your reflection, because one day, you might never remember the "real" you. For those who like to backstab, (you know who you are), please know that "what goes around, comes around". Thus, in order to save yourself first, you should know how to control that tongue of yours. Like they say, payback's a bitch.
Just a disclaimer, I am not directing this at anyone nor is this a "hate" post or whatever you call it. I am just writing down how I feel from daily experiences, from both myself and my friends. How people are treated, judged and wronged. There should be an end to all this back-biting, and the world will be a happier place. No more mopping around complaining about how you treated someone nice and yet, in a split-second turned their backs against you. True friends shine the brightest when your night is the darkest. Remember, when your world feels like caving in, and when all seems lost, look around you. Look for those that will always be there for you, don't think of those that have disappeared, think of those who have stayed.
Happy CNY guys.
Friends, oh friends. Such a touchy topic nowadays isn't it. Acquaintances? Friends? Lovers? Enemies? It is sometimes quite hard to differentiate them isn't it. Maybe not "lovers" but between friends, acquaintance and enemies, who knows what "hat" one puts on when meeting someone familiar. Are we friends? Are we enemies? I guess actions will always speak louder than words. "Best friends" are a phrase commonly thrown around, but just like a pair of dice, the numbers will always be different, and so will the feelings towards each other. At every given point of time, there will be different emotions at play, sometimes happiness, other times hatred. That being said, what proves that the friendship is as good as gold? From my point of view, I believe that struggles come with every relationship (friendship) and that the ability to settle differences are the key to having that "golden" friendship.
In a world now plagued with selfishness and self-righteousness, the common man only strives for his comfort, his happiness. Remembering the sacrifices of another is only secondary. "As long as at the end of the day, I am contented, nothing else matters". This my friends, is the thinking of the common man. Sure, you might say that not everyone is like that, but honestly speaking, who are we trying to kid? It is within the deep carnal nature of ourselves to think of our own well-being.
I've heard of "friends" that will stop at nothing to get what they want to achieve, even if that means, hurting the very people that show care and concern. I have also heard of "friends" that happily backstab others, only to maintain the facade of friendship in front of those backstab-ees. You might wear masks to conceal who you really are, but don't forget to take them off once in awhile and check your reflection, because one day, you might never remember the "real" you. For those who like to backstab, (you know who you are), please know that "what goes around, comes around". Thus, in order to save yourself first, you should know how to control that tongue of yours. Like they say, payback's a bitch.
Just a disclaimer, I am not directing this at anyone nor is this a "hate" post or whatever you call it. I am just writing down how I feel from daily experiences, from both myself and my friends. How people are treated, judged and wronged. There should be an end to all this back-biting, and the world will be a happier place. No more mopping around complaining about how you treated someone nice and yet, in a split-second turned their backs against you. True friends shine the brightest when your night is the darkest. Remember, when your world feels like caving in, and when all seems lost, look around you. Look for those that will always be there for you, don't think of those that have disappeared, think of those who have stayed.
Happy CNY guys.