My Christian faith journey

Today, being Sunday, I go to sunday church service as usual.  Somehow I felt that today, i like the sermon a lot.  Anyway I enjoy the semon since my day one there. When I analyse the reasons why I like it, I guess it could be probably because I like History subject and sermons are mostly like History from the Bible.  They are real stories which had taken place in the past many thousand of years ago.

I like and agree with what the pastors mentioned about a few statements ;

1.  We are never in control of our life.  God is in  control.  God has the power to give us wherever he likes and He has the power to take them back as well.

2.  Destiny is the hand of  God.  

 My instinct tell me that these are true.   I cnnot agree more.  I have many cases which I believe are all God's plan and God's gifts.

If I knew  Christian's believe in fate, destiny and God's plan I would have earlier embrace Christianity.  No need to wait till I am so old. What a wasted years.

Life is determined by

I learnt a very interesting lesson today in my spiritual class. Our life is determined by the following according to the priority
1. Destiny
2. Virtue you have practised or have not practise in your last life
3. Feng shui - eg. the five element of nature, being water, fire, air, ether, earth.
4. Luck
5. Knowledge/Skill

It cannot be more true than this. This also explains why the good and innocent sometimes suffer while the cunning and wicked flourish. If any person had practise too much a negative virtue (wrong doing) in his or her past life, no amount of feng shui and knowledge can help him or her. Knowledge also unable to help much. Debts have to be returned. If you hit the ball, the ball will bounce back - Newtons's Law works.

So the number two in priority "good virtue in past life" really determines large portion of the destiny. If I have not practise enough virtue in my past life all principles of life eg the practise of Law of Attraction is unable to work too. God is also unable to help. Meditation only helps the sufferer to be able to more able to cope the difficult situation.

This is by itself sounds so logical based on my observations and experiences.

There are plenty of examples I can give you. Eg. some people do not need to work hard to achieve high status in life with abundant of money. Some slog like hell yet so poor and always never successful.

Some become rich by compromising their integrity and virtue and later get diseases. Some baby born with funny diseases, etc.

Any natural calamity like the flood or earthquake happens accurately and never by chance.

By having this knowledge, i am confident i will have a better life in my next rebirth, after i have repayed my debts by suffering in my this present life.

Declutter, detox the mind

We have read and heard so much of detoxing of our body through special diets to release our bodies from stored toxins. We have also heard of feng shui masters advise us on declutter our home. The more spacious our home is , the easier the chi to flow. Similarly the mind also need needs detoxing. Feelings such as resentment, frustration, enmity and unexpressed anger can become internal poisons that ultimately damage our well beings and quality of life if they are not resolved.

Meditation and spiritual lessons are the methods to assist us to have the inner strength to cope with life. However to gain inner strength through meditation requires a certain period of time. I have not gain mine yet after I have learnt since year Aug 2005. Most probably because I don't practise constantly, the spiritual connection that our mind make with cosmic forces. The more regular and concentrate we are the more inner wisdom within us is acquired.

Life may be considered difficult and complicated or simple and easy depending on how we perceive it to be. It is only a matter of switching or tuning the mind to either which side. We have to let go of our junk and clutter. This applies to material possession in the home, work-related activities, relationships, thoughts and emotions. We are inviting too many distractions into our lives unconsciously through our experiences and others' experiences by our observations. One of my teacher's favourite slogan is "Don't think". What she meant was on a regularly basis we have to identify what is no longer serves a useful purposes. This applies to our personal life and career aspects of our life. This is getting the excess baggage out of our life. Do something every day to make our life less complicated. Refuse to spend time with people or things that are draining our energy, space, time or money. Do not remember or think of the weaknesses of others in our mind. Do not worry about things that might never happen. What if... any mishap happens. Switch off.

W can't change anyone or everything and live in perfect pure world, but learning to cope with the inevitable and be able to handle any situations like a somersault may make a difference.

Prescriptions to stay calm in crisis

Last weekends I have the opportunity to attend a few talks by one yogi from India. As always when i listened to such talk I always get intoxicated. I would have attend it every night if it were held every night.

The methods or prescriptions to remain calm in crisis are :

1. Every morning when we wake up, make the first ten minutes we spend concentrating on one positive affirmation, eg. " I am a peaceful soul" or " I am responsible for my own feelings", etc
(Only each thought per day)

2. Practise one minute pause for at least 8 times a day. During those pause of one minute, reaffirm the morning thought eg "I am a peaceful" or "I am responsible for my own feelings" etc respectively. Those pause can be for eg during 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2: 00 pm, 3;00 pm till 8 times.

3. During night time, before we fall asleep, as we are resting, roll the scroll of the day. Accept everything as good. Whatever has happen is good. (What may appears to be a mistakes, is a lesson that we have learned and move on) Thanks everyone that we have deal with for the day including those we may have dislike for. Thanks God and good nite .

We are encouraged to try for say 2 - 3 months and see how. Thereafter other things being equal, we shall be able to move forward smoothly without stress.

Am I living the way I should?

Am I living my life in accordance with the teachings I follow, whether it be Christianity, Hinduism, Islam , Buddhism, Judaism or whatever. Am I adopting spirituality in my dealings with others? Spirituality does not mean sitting in a church or temples for long hours per day.

Spirituality means a life with values based on truth rather than the acquisition of objects: a life in which I can understand and appreciate the importance of developing good qualities within myself: divine virtues such as tolerance, co-operation, honest, etc a life in which I can communicate and relate to others with a smile in my eyes and happiness in my voice: My aim should be to make the best of the life i am living and to be honest with myself and truthful in my dealings with others.

This is what I have been advised and taught. Naturally there is a gap between reality and the ideal . My own self assessment and evaluation is ............... I got to think over it to make a better accurate judgment. Anyway variance sure got one, who don't.

Do Telepathy really exist ?

According to the Collins dictionary, telepathy means the direct communication and feelings between people's minds, without the need to use speech, writing or any other normal signal.

The unseen vibration of thoughts.

We all know that everything starts with a thought. A thought has energy, which will have a positive response or negative reaction. A thought can be given as a problem or a solution. In our life time we have experience thought of stress, fear, suspicion, arrogance , happiness, contentment, anger , etc. When we express a thought through mouth, it becomes a word; when we express a thought through the eyes it is a vision or an experience. The process of action originates in the mind. Thinking is also an action.

The effects of our thoughts on our body, the self and the environment.
Thought have power and vibrations. Since the mind runs the body, a positive thinker is supposed to have healthier body compared to a negative thinking person other things being equal . It is found that when a person becomes angry, the sympathetic branch of the autonomous nervous system is activated. This cause heart rate to accelerate and the arteries to constrict. Feelings affect the systems of our body positively or negatively depending on our thoughts positive or negative respectively. Eg, the thoughts of peace, purity and contmentment not only have a soothing effect on the body, but the self also becomes happy and peaceful.

Similarly our thoughts create a pleasant environment or uneasy environment. It is our experience that when we visit one person we feel happy to be there, while we visit another person, we feel uneasy and uncomfortable. At these two places, the thoughts of the people who live in or surround that place are in action.

It is also said that sometimes when we think of a friend far away location very intensely. Coincidentally that friend called us. This explained that his thoughts are traveling to us, and we are receiving his thoughts or vice versa. Seems that we did receive the vibrations anyway.

Animals such as dogs are very sensitive to human's thoughts. That's why we have dog's owners who praise his dog for being very sensitive towards his moods and feelings at different time. Those feelings need not be expressed.

This also explain why many times home cooking taste better compared to outside food. The vibration of thoughts from the person who cooks affect the food. An angry cook unconsciously are putting the vibration of anger in the food. Likewise a mum who loves the child cooks with love and the vibration of love is spread onto the food. Thus home cooked food usually are tastier.

The Most Misunderstood Aspect Of Law Of Karma

The Law Of Karma, of action and reaction, is applicable to the spiritual sphere and is absolute. It states for every action there will be an equal and opposite reaction. "Opposite" of course means 'opposite in direction'. Whatever interactions I have with others, I receive the equivalent in return. This means that, if I have given happiness, I will receive happiness in return and if I have given sorrow, I will receive sorrow in return. The law is simple and, when understood in its full depth, it can give insight into the significance of events in my own world and in the world at large. "As you sow , so shall you reap". It is the Law of Cause and Effect.

The tricky part is that sometimes we heard of people crying and asking, "How come such an innocent small child has to go through such hardship as to endure a certain disease for eg hole in the heart, cancer and what not. He or she hasn't done anyone any harm." It is true the child hasn't done anyone any harm. People are talking about this life. They have just forgotten about his/her previous life deed. What he or she has done in his or her past life?.

The negativity of the past life has led him/her into "karmic-debts" in this present life of him/her. He or she is now repaying that debt by sickness suffering for example.

Ignorant of law is no excuse. Just like we are still affected by the law of gravity either we aware or non-aware of its existence.

Raindrops inspiration

While standing in front of the rain, I tried testing my camera whether I can snap the picture of rain drops. The green colour background makes the rain stands out. We have rain on and off for the past one week. After the rain, the air is cleaner and more pure. Seems like the rain wipe out the dust.

Resting is one of my hobbies. Resting is also like respecting our body. People say an over used machine gets worn and malfunctions faster. While an under-used machine will subsequently cease to work. As I am getting older I am thinking a lot of ways to contribute to my good health and longevity. More towards natural way of living. Going back to old ancient ways of living. Eg, minimise fast food, artificial flavoring food etc. Trying to follow the philosophical life as been taught in my spiritual class, eg
1. Trying to do good and be good. (Not causing the self and others sorrow)
2. Trying to forgive,
3. Trying to let go everything including the incident that I have been cheated as in the post 9/5/09, hehe. (Do not remember the past)
4. To be be fair, kind, compassionate and non-judgmental.
5. To be an embodiment of virtues as thought in the spiritual class.
6. To die alive.
7. To start living.
8. To eliminate any nonsense bondages or attachment.
9. To smile more.
10. I do not whether it is true or not, but it is said that if you focus yourself on the Cosmic Energy more, slowly your sin may be absolved.

The Spiritual Aspect Of Healthcare

Silence, happiness, love and blessing are important aspect. Happiness leads to good health. It is only you who can give this medicine to yourself. Some bring illness to themselves through anger, greed, unfulfilled desires, expectations, suppression of feelings and relationships not based on true love. Look in your heart, you will know where your illness comes from. There are three ingredients for a long and healthy live: live with attention but without worry, use time in a worthwhile way; keep your thoughts pure, positive and filled with strength.

Sources : thoughtfortoday.org.uk

Guests in the planet Earth

I am aware that I am a guest in this planet, Earth because I will not be staying here permanently forever. We are all guests in this huge world. This temporary phase is not going to last long. Why then so many of us have so much expectations and so demanding in nature I know not. Perhaps they felt that they are long staying guests that's why are so demanding in nature.

If you ask a person why he works so hard accumulating wealth for which he is taking so much pressure and strain. His reply would be for comfort and security. In fact, lot of wealth bring feelings of security, name, fame , increases one's status, pride and ego. (that is after the fulfillment of basic needs)

There is nothing wrong earning more money but the business and professional activities should not be too stressful. Too much stress may lead to heart disease, hyper tension and all sorts of diseases. Consequently they have made their stay here less enjoyable and pleasant as it should be.

Do Not Rember The Past, Do Not have Expectation On The Future

I have read about this phrases many times in books but none strike me. Until one day it was repeated in my spiritual class. It hit me like the arrow or the head of the nail. I will never leave such a class.

This is very relevant to me. Past memories sometimes haunt me like unwanted bad dreams. Example those unfulfilled dream , shattered hopes, unrequited love, unfair defamation, destructive criticism, they do come into play so vividly like fiction writer writes flash back stories. I see young girl being humiliated because she was too simple,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Another scene the woman was feeling extremely sorrowful because .......... . I cannot continue, because I must seriously put a big full stop. Must make effort. The consolation is that happier times are coming if I compared the present with the past.

The second part of the sentences, "Do not have expectation on the future". That is what my nature is, I do not expect anything from anything base on extrapolation. Economy is getting more bleak, so what. I remember during the economic boom, I do not have any benefits. Sound selfish, but not selfish just self consoling.

Spirituality Lessons - Sharing

The class starts early in the morning. As usual I try very hard not to miss the Sunday class. There are 9 pages of lessons today. Though I may not be completely alert during the 9 pages of lessons was read, I fully aware the meaning of the contents. Briefly they are :

1. Recently people celebrate the New Year whereas we children are given a new life. Everyday is a new day, as the no days will never repeat again. Therefore use each breath and time in a worthwhile way. None going to waste ideally.

2. By having treasure of knowledge and clear intellect one will be able to be so sensible that one do not need any advisor.

3.World transformation is self transformation. As we are unable to change the other party, we have to change ourself.

4. Become equal to the father. Do everything as He will do. That is not difficult, is it? It is easy to copy, is it not?

5. Just see, speak and do everything positive.

6. If any mistakes or events occur do not go into que of questions such as "Why?, What?, When? How". etc. Sit on the seat of awareness and one will not be upset.

7. Bid farewell to anger and its progeny. Bid farewell to weaknesses and defects.

8. Let every day and night be spent in zeal and enthusiasm. Fly and continue to make others fly.

9. The Father is bound to help one if one called out to Him. (conditions - do not keep other things/rubbish in your heart)

I may not completely practise what I have been taught, but listening to the 9 pages lessons -approx 2 hrs, I did feel so peaceful and soothing.

I am a peaceful soul.
Saya adalah rohani yang murni.

Rezeki, maut, jodoh semuanya di tangan Tuhan

Rezeki, maut dan jodoh semuanya di tangan Tuhan. Ia yang menentukan segala-galanya.

Over and over as I get older, I can't agree more with this statement. Based on my own and my friends's experiences. We may deny and argue by saying that there is a "choice' in whatever we do. We may have choice as what to have for breakfast, friends we want to be with, our hair style, the colour of our dress, etc. But as to these 3 aspects, namely rezeki, maut, jodoh, there is completely zero choice. Let me tell you why ;

1. Rezeki - that is associated with career and wealth.
Beginning from infancy , we have no choice as to which family we are born into. We have no choice as to who our parents are. In school we perhaps may be very hard working to go to a certain college or university of our choice. Here again some may not be brilliant enough or maybe due to financial reasons do not enter university. The connection is that this is related to one's career. Even after securing a job, some people are always denied of promotion or good increment even though he/she is hardworking, responsible and honest. See here again is without choice. You may challenge me by saying, okay switch to another company to work with. If we wanted so much to enter a certain company, this does not neccessary means this company will hire you. Other candidate who applies the same post as you may be more suitable according to the interview/employer. See again, here you have no choice. Who says got choice!. Likewise in business too one have no choice. One may earn a lot, one too can spend a lot. That is why the term business luck come into play.

2. Maut - associated with death - that probably everybody agree. We are unable to choose by what method we shall die or when we have to die. Do not tell me "suicide" er. Suicide too is not really a choice because the one who committed suicide act must have felt felt that life for his,/her is really not worth living.

3. Jodoh - associated with marriage and love.

Where on earth marriage and love got choice one. Marriage is likened a sweet batter trading between 2 parties. The man possibly wants a type of a woman's face he likes, a certain type of character of his preference, skills in certain things eg business, a good educated woman's that may helps him in his career for example and etc. The woman's too have a preconceived idea of the man's of her dream for example a certain kind of look, attributes, characters, manners, financial status, etc. When this 2 parties meet and agrees mutually then possible marriage or love can be blossom. Here again the chances of getting to know and coincidentally with 2 parties agreed is not a choice. Never a choice. Especially if for eg one parties die unexpectedly or maybe intervention of other being/events . All in all there is never a choice as to love and marriage. One may say ; what if people want to tackle anyone and if that person is rejected isn't that is considered choice. I will say no, not choice, but because of incompatiblity or circumstances love is unable to blossom.

See I attest that there is no choice as with regard "rezeki, maut dan jodoh". How true the sayings goes.

Other possible reasons latest one which I am learning now from my spiritual class is Law of Karma and the Philosphy of Life - that decides everything. According to the school nothing is coincident the e.g. given was road accident that may be avoided by a few seconds- that I have yet to comment. I haven't learnt that well yet.