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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Simple Pleasures for Better Living

It has been a very stressful day as today is the 18th day of this year fasting month (Ramadhan) for a Muslim like me. Therefore, I would like to share with all my friends the following post to highlight some points for everyone of us to ponder ...


A ctive ageing - Keep your body fit and mind active and you'll age gracefully. No one is too old to exercise and no task is too difficult.

B eatitude - Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourns, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed  are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

C ash - It is not the basis for happiness but it is necessity. Make sure you save regularly and ensure you have at least 6 months' income for any emergencies.

D reams - All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

E xplore - Pick up a new activity and you will be pleasantly surprised at the new experience. Go into the jungle to enjoy the serenity of nature or just relax at the seaside to enjoy the roar of the ocean.

F amily - Nothing is more important than kinship. Stay connected with your loved ones. Tell those around you how much they meant to you. Give them a hug and tell them you love them now not when they are no longer around.
FAMILY (Father And Mother I Love You)

G oals - Set new resolutions for yourself every year and achieve them! Having goals keeps you motivated and on the path to self improvement. When you decide upon a goal, you override your failure mechanism and change the direction of your life.

H ome sweet home - Home is where the heart is. Do ensure that you have mortgage protection to safeguard your loved ones because life's unexpected events can throw you off the track if you're unprepared.

I nvest - One way to supplement your savings is to grow your investment portfolio. Know the risk appetite and invest in the right tools. Property and land can never be a wrong choice but ensure that it is right at the place!

J og - Jogging is not just an effective way to fight the flab and stay active, it is also a great way to have some "me-time".

K iss - A kiss can burn calories! Plus it is a great way to foster bonding and intimacy with those you love.

L aughter - Laughter is one of the best medicines! A good laugh is beneficial for the soul and brings merry cheer to those around you. Learn to laugh at yourself and don't take things too seriously.

M usic - Listening to music is a simple form of enjoyment that can be extremely therapeutic. Dance along to the latest hip hop, chill out with lounge tunes or sing along to popular hits. Music is to the soul what food is to the body.

N ational Day - Happy 53rd Birthday Malaysia! Be proud of our independent day despite the fact that we may not be proud of the ruling regime to date. May God blesses all those that seek for peace.

O ptimism - Take life with a light-hearted and positive approach. A lot depends on your perspective so if you are optimistic, that's half the battle won. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

P rotection - Make sure you are well-protected. Adequate life insurance is important as we need to ensure that those living is not burdened by debts. Insurance is not for the dying but for those living.

Q uality not Quantity - Strive for quality in whatever you do, It is not how much that matters, it is how good it is. You never achieve real success unless you like what you are doing.

R est and Relax - Take time off to smell the roses or indulge in something you enjoy doing together as a family. Give your mind and body that well-deserved break,

S eize the Day - Basically live each day to the fullest by doing what matters most to you. For we come this way but once. Success without purpose is life without meaning. Unless a man undertakes more than he possibly can do, he will never do all he can do.

T ravel - Make the world your playground! Go diving in the Sipadan, go on a safari adventure in South Africa or explore the mysterious Antarctica. Nothing can be more exciting than exploring the unknown with you loved ones.

U undertand - See to understand the different views and mindsets of the people around you. This will create greater harmony between ourselves and the world.

V olunteer work - Take time off from your busy schedule to help the less fortunate. Helping others can warm your heart and make life even more meaningful. Touching and changing lives is far better than leaving a legacy engraved in stone.

W ealth - Accumulate your wealth, not just in monetary sense but expand your wealth of knowledge and experiences.

X traordinary - Do something very special today for loved one. Cook a special meal, write a poem or serenade with a sweet song. The purpose of our lives is to give birth to the best which is within us.

Y earn - To learn a new skill in order to touch and to teach those under privileged and marginalized. You don't have to be great to start but you have to start to be great.

Z est for Life - You never know what will happen tomorrow and we only live once. So, be happy and live life to its fullest! Life offers no guarantees, just choices; no certainty but consequences; no predictable outcomes, just the privilege of pursuit.

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