May 2016 archive

Make a Difference

starfish

Charles Swindoll (evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator and radio preacher) tells of a businessman and his wife, busy to the point of exhaustion. Needing a break, they escaped for a few days of relaxation at an ocean-front hotel. One night a violent storm lashed the beach and sent giant waves beating against the shore. As …

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Happy Vesak Day

Kamakura Great Buddha

Happy Vesak Day to all the Buddhists in Singapore. Buddhists celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha on this holy day.  

Laughter, the Best Medicine

Two friends were discussing their family histories when one of them lamented that he knew precious little about his roots. “I’ve always wanted to have my family history traced,” he said, “but I can’t afford to hire someone. Any suggestions?” “Sure,” replied his friend. “Run for public office.” – Earle Hitchner, Reader’s Digest, Laughter the Best …

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Now is the Best Time

You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can decide how you’re going to live. Now. – Joan Baez, American folk singer and songwriter It’s one of those periods when you think of life – during death anniversary and birthday. May is the period of death and also the period …

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Aung San Suu Kyi

It is no simple matter to decide who are the more fortunate – those to whom life give all, or those who have to give all to life. A fulfilled life is not necessarily one constructed strictly in accordance with one’s own blueprint; it can be a glorious collage of materials that have come unexpectedly …

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