Bygones

I decided that today would be the perfect day to write about my WORD.  I'm such in a good mood today.  If I don't start writing about it today, then tomorrow, when my mood changes, I might not write about it at all ever.  As a matter of fact, I've been in a good mood for a couple of weeks now, ever since I finished writing that article and thought of my Word.  

My positive outlook may have been connected with the performance of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) as well.  The PSEi closed at an all time high of 3902.56  yesterday, surpassing the index way back in 2007 before the global economic crisis hit.  This makes me happy because most of my income these past couple of years have been from trading in the stock market.  This week though, I got out a week too early and so I'm still waiting for the market to correct before I buy again.   If everything works out fine, I might squeeze out another 10% before the year ends. *fingers-crossed* (Southeast Asian markets are among the top earners worldwide this year.)   

Another reason why I chose today to officially announce my Word is because today happens to be World Suicide Prevention day.  I heard it in the news earlier.  And I couldn't believe it when I saw how much Japan spent last year on matters related to suicide.  The exact amount escapes me as of the moment but if my chinky eyes saw the monitor correctly, it was about 32 billion dollars!  Imagine that?!  With that kind of amount, I wonder how many hungry people we would be able to feed here in the Philippines.  Well, I just thought that maybe if the Japanese knew how to use my Word then there wouldn't be that many suicide cases in Japan.  The news report also said that in Japan they consider feeling lonely and depressed as a weakness while committing suicide as something honorable.  *tsk tsk tsk* (hand me the toothpick please, there's something stuck in between my teeth)

So here goes.  The word I've chosen for myself is simply "Bygones."  You've probably guessed that already from the title.  Richard Fish of Ally McBeal helped me find that word.  It was his favorite expression in the sitcom.  With the word comes the promise of learning how to let go of the past in favor of starting new beginnings for the future.  It also comes with a new concept I learned from the same book (Eat Pray Love) about controlling your thoughts.  Sometimes I tend to over think and generate thoughts beyond what actually transpired which usually leads me to loathness and anger.  It just dawned on me that my thoughts can actually be controlled as well.  I hope to put my instincts to better use, maybe into something that can be more productive like the stock market.  And the girl who would be able to say the same thing back to me, probably even do a little math and multiply it by itself, would be the ideal one.          

Next thing I wanna learn is how not to worry about money ever.  Okay, maybe a little worry is good but a little too much can be unhealthy as well.  As for tomorrow, I will go out to celebrate and eat Lechon served 5 different ways!  Looking forward to it.  Have a great weekend everyone.  

After thought:

>- In Japan, they actually have a TV ad to help prevent suicide.  In the ad, they hired a young professional soccer player who plays for the national team to deliver the message "kizuite hoshii, kokoro no koe o" which translates to "take heed of the voice in your heart" or as Beyonce might put it ... Listen to the song in your heart. (^o^)/

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After Omphaloskepsis

Do not believe everything that you read.

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That's another thing I got from Anonymous Lawyer.  Do not believe everything that you read!  Especially those written by bloggers. hehehe (^o^)/  I finally finished the book and was devastated with the ending. *sigh*  For the first time I actually felt sympathetic for the jerk and didn't root for the underdogs.  

I realized that this may have something to do with me feeling that I have been the underdog all my life.  Although I feel it, most people around me probably don't perceive me as such.  I guess I'm really not one then if the people's perception don't reflect it.  It's about time to start feeling like a champion and being one, I guess.

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I discovered something last week.  When I dream of paradise, I dream of myself lounging by the sea surrounded by fine white sand and clear blue skies, smelling the cool crisp air, listening to the rhythmic splashes of the waves, and drinking an ice cold buko juice (coconut juice) complete with a tiny umbrella.  I noticed that I had the beach all to myself.  There were no people swimming on the beach, no children making sand castles by the shore, not even extra lounge chairs by my side.  There was only one chair and I was on it.  

If ever you've seen yourself the same way, you're probably the only company you'll ever need.  The world will never be to your liking and people will continue to disappoint you because they will never be you.  Imagine your vision of paradise.  Maybe you'll learn something from it.

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There were some quotes from Agassi's book that I forgot to write about.  One was when he wrote "I play and keep playing because I choose to play.  Even if it's not your ideal life, you can always choose it.  No matter what your life is, choosing it changes everything." Because believe it or not, Agassi hated tennis and yet he excelled playing tennis and became one of the greatest champions of all time.

And Anonymous Lawyer had this to say about the Musician who has decided to pursue music instead of practicing law after graduation, "For some reason, no one ever wonders "what if" they don't pursue a career at a big law firm ... It's not brave to pursue impossible dreams.  It's brave to put those dreams aside and suck it up and choose a real job instead.  It's brave to fight through the imaginary "crisis of the soul" and realize that most people don't love their jobs but they do them anyway."

For that matter, I don't believe someone ever wondered "what if I pursued a career in software programming?" as well.  Nevertheless, just choose to love whatever you're doing and although you might not become as great as Agassi you might still get that applause from your peers.

"I tell the players: You'll hear a lot of applause in your life, fellas, but none will mean more to you than that applause from your peers.  I hope each of you hears that at the end." - Andre Agassi -

Do everything well and do it the best you can and people, even your competition, will respect you for it.  Surround yourself with people that will appreciate your skill and whatever else there is that you have to give.

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And yes, this blog hasn't always been truthful.  In a way, I use this blog to project a world  (my world) where the glass is always half full.  Writing it really makes a difference.  It makes you internalize it more than when you've just thought about it.  I guess the sentence "Convince yourself" would apply here.  It will help you keep your sanity but only for a while.  Sooner or later the bubble will burst.  (And when it does, just start writing again. hehehe (^o^)/)

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If you're wondering about the title, check this article called "If you gain wisdom from staring at your belly button it's omphaloskepsis ..."  Simply put it's like meditating while thinking or probably looking at your navel area.  There's some interesting trivia about our belly button in the article.  If you're interested, or have nothing better to do, check it out. (^o^)v

Again, do not believe everything that you read. 

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The Enlightenment Saga: Are you A Dark Knight?

Are you the hero that someone deserves
but is not needed by the same someone at the moment?

Are you being hunted because you chose to be,
because you can take being hunted?

Are you a silent guardian, a watchful protector,
a dark knight?

It's not uncommon to hear people say things like "It's better for me to suffer rather than (name of person)" or "I'm doing this for your own good." In some ways people are inclined to be dark knights, wanting to take the blame and/or suffering just so someone can be spared from it. However, are those someones really spared from the sufferings OR are we just creating new forms of pain manifested not only by those we try to protect but by ourselves as well?

The latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight, has been closing in on Titanic, making its way to the top of the list of highest grossing box-office hits of all time. I haven't gone to the cinemas in a while. Most movies, especially the big ones, are now made available locally through pirated copies of DVDs or even simpler, through online download sites. All these are made available in just a few weeks time after the movie hits the cinemas. Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating these practices. Personally, I still prefer watching movies at the big screen. Well, a thought just came over me. Titanic was shown back in 1997 when all these technology weren't available yet. If The Dark Knight was shown in the same period, I bet it would have surpassed Titanic by now. Technology definitely has its drawbacks. (The Titanic has the advantage though when it comes to inflation rate. (^O^)v)

So what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Well, I guess Science would prove that there would be equilibrium. After all, forces of equal magnitude would cancel each other out, right? Anyway, that's not important, what's important is that there are forces greater than these two.

One of these forces that is greater than an immovable object or stronger than an unstoppable force is YOURSELF! Your will to continue being who you are. What happens when the immovable object decides to move and the unstoppable force stops pushing? They lose their essence and they become like every other force their is.

Did you answer yes to the question on being a dark knight? I'd say reevaluate your motives. It's more likely your just doing it to keep your identity, to keep your purpose, and to keep yourself from turning insane. You are doing it more for yourself than for anybody else. Why else did Alfred burn the envelope?

-0-

The end. Sorry but I was more eloquent in my dreams. hehehe (^O^)v

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The Enlightenment Saga - Ego Center

I am lucky.

I am good looking.

I am intelligent.

I am athletic.

I am healthy.

I am artistic.

I am rich.

I am the best.

There are bountiful things waiting to be achieved and limitless wonders waiting to be discovered. The universe is at my doors offering all with open palms. I am worthy. I am not ashamed. I will receive to my fill.

There is plenty to share. The bounty is endless.

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