Thoughts I Had #10: Learning VS Doing

From Forbes: "Learning is good, Doing is better."

Good reminder for all of us. We often love to read and learn; but what happens after a good book read was put back onto the shelf?

So put your learning into action. Turn knowledge into wisdom. To do all these, it comes from one person and it's you. It comes from within yourself, it is your choice to make, not anyone else.

I've heard from many people at work, at Facebook, at gatherings, at random chats saying that they need extra learning, training, inspiration, motivation, development, opportunities etc. My first curiosity was always "What did you do for yourself?". I'm curious to know have they ever taken any first step to get to what they need, have they ever tried all means to improve themselves.

What I learn from people, especially those who didn't even hold a degree but are great entrepreneurs is that - If they want something, they tried every way to make things work, to get to where they want. They do not hold anyone accountable for their lives, but themselves.

Thoughts I Had #9: God Is Punctual

Today I read a tweet about God's timing. It's amazing how people fail to understand the difference between our limited time frame compared to God's miracle plans for us.

I've been through ups and downs in life. Trust me, I'm happy everyday not because I have no problems, but it's because I know I have a big God who will be there for me. And He did and still is.

I learned to embrace the truth that God is never ever early, and never ever late! It's we humans who have limited abilities, capabilities, and time, failed to wait!

Some times, the big plan for you might just be within reach if we could only hold on a little longer and have faith in Him. :)

God bless you friends!

Thoughts I Had #8: Why Are We Afraid?

"A person who is secure with himself is much more likely to achieve success, have meaningful relationships, and be respected by others." - Annonymous

I've spoke with quite a number of friends on security and I realised most people are afraid to make big life time decisions because they are not sure what the future holds. They feel insecure. They kept asking themselves "what if?". The fact is, we will never know what the future holds so what-ifs will always be there and there is no point for us to waste our time thinking too much about what-ifs.

We have to start being more secured with ourselves in order to feel secured of what the future may hold. When we are secured with ourselves and we know what makes us happy, what makes us move forward in life; we are then able to courageously make big life decisions. A person who is insecure often finds difficulty in different areas of life.

Begin Today!

Thoughts I Had #8: Have Incredible Dreams!

‎"I hope that your dreams are bigger than life. I hope that they're bigger than where you are right now. I hope that your dreams have capacity. I hope that they have room for you to grow and develop and perhaps be the person that you would really like to become. Because you see, right now, you are who you are; but your potential could be INCREDIBLE what you could become. The only the way to become bigger in life, is to have dreams that are BIGGER than life." 
- John C Maxwell


Dreamt of travelling the world? Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro? Inventing the most creative cellphone? Changing the society? Saving lives? Now all your childhood dream would have appeared in your mind :) I once blogged about being rebellious for what you really want. Everyone has always more than one dream. Life is worthwhile when we get most of our dreams, realised, even if we can't get all to come true.

Once I read a phrase saying, "If your dream is not scary to you, it's not ambitious enough". It totally supported what John Maxwell said - "I hope that your dreams are bigger than life". It's true in a way if you dream or goals are something that you are sure that you can reach it, it's not a dream nor a goal. But if you have that one big dream, which scares you off so badly because it's too big to dream for; yet you have that itchy feeling in you to go for it; you should then start to take positive baby steps to move closer to your dreams. Even if you won't be able to reach it in the end, you would have accomplished things you could never had imagined! Just like what John Maxwell said again, "I hope that they have room for you to grow and develop and perhaps be the person that you would really like to become."

Let's DREAM BIG!

Thoughts I Had #7: The Power of Prayer

There's this incredible thing about the power of prayer. Trust me, worship and prayer work wonders. You might have to wait, but as long as you wait upon the Lord, He'll always open ways for you. Just hold on to Him, He'll never fail you.

I'm thankful for all trials and tribulations in my life because through that, I was able to see God's love and wonder over and over and over again. He's my rock and saviour.

Friends always ask me why am I so positive in life, or being so strong and not afraid of things. No, I'm not all positive, or a super strong individual as you may think I am. But I have a Big God! I lay my future in His hands because I know He holds my future. I always love Jeremiah 29:11 which says "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. That is why, I have a happy and strong outlook on life, I guess. I know that even if I fail, or if situations go bad, it's part of God's plan to make me grow. What I should do, is to respond well. Always remembering WWJD.

If ever there're troubles, pray. God says in Jeremiah 33:3: "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."

Have a great week ahead! If you need a prayer, drop me a mail at ruehann@gmail.com :)

Thoughts I Had #6: What's Your Theme Song?

Everyone will have that one very special song they like, or perhaps a few.

Usually it's because the song speaks directly to them, or of them, or something that they desire most.

I believe that if you strongly believe in your theme song and work hard for it, you will one day be singing it yourself proudly. :)

Thoughts I Had #5: I've Bipolar Disorder?

Nah, don't really think so. But I do have split personalities. At one end, I can be very cheerful, innocent and all happy. At another end, I can be drop dead serious or just plain quiet. Don't get me wrong, I do not have any hormone imbalance. I'm not faking it either. I'm just who I am :) I like being crazily wild with friends and also having my sweet quiet time reading books.

I believe no matter how outgoing a person is, they'll still want a time with themselves to get in touch with themselves, no? If you aren't like this, I say you should start finding some quality time with yourself. It helps you to experience life in a different way, it helps you to keep track with who you are, it helps you to relax :)

After working for more than half a year, I'm proud of one thing I've achieved. I found out that I've learned not to put emotions into conclusions. You know how emo and cranky a female employee can be when things don't go right or when people or situations just frustrates you, right? Yeah. I rarely find myself acting like that at all. I look at things objectively and unbiased. If I'm not happy with it, I walk away or do other things first until I'm more sane, I'll only look into the problem so that I'll remain objective and logical. Or else I'll end up creating more unwanted unhappy conversations or chaos.

It's not that I've no emotions. It's about choosing to let or not let your emotions affect your actions and decisions. With that, I confirmed I do not have bipolar disorder, I just have split personality with the capability to be all fun and all quiet at different times :)

Thoughts I Had #4: The Night When The Nation Unites

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's the one same thing you can hear at most of the mamak stores around 11.30pm, Nov 21, 2011.

It's amazing how events can unite people. Tonight Harimau Muda won the SEA Games Football Final. Another significant milestone for us!

I pictured a bunch of friends in their 20s, regardless of their race, yelling and cheering in front of the TV at the living room when the Tigers scored their last kick!

I pictured two old uncles, with teh tarik in their hands, beaming so widely while the Tigers soar across the field in celebration!

I pictured everyone at Mamak stood up and cheered and hugged each other while the huge screen was replaying the last score.

I could not see malay, chinese, indian.. I see Malaysians, roaring for their country. I'm very sure what I visualise, is true.

Tonight is another night, when the nation unites.

Why are we then politicking on race and religion?

Isn't it very clear that we love our country as one?

Congratulations Tigers.

Thoughts I Had #3: Thanks Cambodian Kids

Counting the days! My favourite season is here. A season of love, care and sharing :) A season that everyone remembers that Baby Jesus was born. 

While I was busy thinking how to decorate my room, what props to buy, what Christmas gifts to give. Something popped into my mind automatically once I saw that picture which was pinned up on my board. It's a picture of the needy Cambodian kids in their wooden house. They look all dirty but their smiles were all bright and sunny. You can see sheer joy.

Christmas, the time to give thanks and be thankful for what I have in life at this point of time.

Thoughts I Had #2: Numbers

When I was young I used to count from 1 to 100.
The older I grow, the more numbers I got in touch with.
I used to think that looking at 5 digits is a big thing when I started my internship.
But now, I'm looking at more than 6 digits on a daily basis.
The responsibilities grow as you are looking at more numbers. The burden increases. The challenges get crazier. The risk gets higher.

I'm a person who holds on to 5 words : "Be Strong. Be Courageous. Persevere.". Tough times might scare me but still we'll have to brave it through. I will never say no to tough times.

But at times, I feel like going back to the moments where I'm just counting 1,2,3.

Everyone should once a while take time to return to counting 1,2,3, when life was as simple and free as that. :)

Thoughts I Had #1: Sleep late and regret the next morning

Funny why do people like to sleep late, and regret the next morning. Many times we tell ourselves to be discipline to sleep early so we can wake up early and live life to the fullest! But most of the time we failed. We ended up chatting on Skype, enjoying Youtube, stalking people on Facebook, or just plainly browsing so called non-constructive stuff...and then we found out it's already 3 in the morning. Then we finally slept, and wake up the next day being all cranky just because we did not have enough sleep.

Some times we sleep late because some of us believe there's more to life during the night, at other places other than our school, workplace or home. We pour ourselves into peeking other people's life in Facebook and wishing we were doing as great as them, or laughing at great vids at Youtube and envying their skills, or starring at MTVs yearning to be a star etc etc etc...We were all searching for a more exciting  life by looking into other people's.

Thing is, if we turn every second of that into action steps to achieve what we want to be ultimately; then sleeping late is worth it.

Good night. I just watched a couple of Korean dramas because I want to improve my language. So sleeping late for today is worthwhile. XD