Life is full of ups and downs which are only normal. Maslow’s theory of needs is great thoughts to align life to existence. Our existence is molded by us ourselves. It is also controlled by nature.
The important thing is for us to be appreciative of life itself, our purpose here on this planet. Are we here to create problems for mankind? Are we here to enjoy all things in their material form? Are we here because God has made us to be so? Or are we here to make the best of life albeit all the problems we have, to use what nature has to offer us?
Certainly today we have to live with whatever systems of government imposed on us and manage the tolerance from within us to what is happening around us, be it bad or good. We can avoid being participants to the system if so we choose or we can make life miserable by going against it. But life goes on and because we opt to be what we are, we must live life to the best we can. That “best” of course can either be morally right or wrong.
When we are appreciative of the things around us especially nature, we tend to find that there is a purpose in life. If we find solace in religion, in medicine, in science, we must not forget too, that wisdom is the key within us to make life more meaningful.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
A Look at ANGER
Anger is about us and our state of mind. It is an emotion we show to others that can destroy our good image and damage relationships. It is a reaction coming from within us as a result of some displeasure over something we take as negative. We express it in many forms like shouting at the top of our voice, displaying unruly finger signs, staring and other offending postures to show aggression.
Animals show their anger when trying to secure mating privileges, this is most common. And of course, to protect their territorial boundaries, animals may even fight to the death. Humans do this too whenever someone encroaches their territory. This is protectionism, an innate trait of all humans. The Israeli-Palestinian war has stemmed out of territorial boundaries. Both sides are forever quarreling out of anger for one another.
I believe that Anger is part of the evolution process, being that functional part of us to continue with survival as a species. Today we have all kinds of threats from many quarters of the globe. If global warming makes mankind angry with their own species, the deprived poor can be notably angry with the rich around them when wealth is not seen to be equitably shared.
Anger is a driver of many things we do everyday, sometimes we are stressed by anger itself for no apparent reason. Rightly too we sometimes describe anger as stress. This seems to be the more meaningful word if anger sounds inappropriate.
It is when we are angry or always angry that we are most vulnerable to the elements from within our own system. What we get and experience are discomfort, pain and injury. We may grief and withdraw ourselves, even resorting to drugs, alcohol, tobacco smoking and other forms of pain killers which will give us temporary relief but not a cure.
The cure ironically is found in the brain, we commonly described it as our mind, our engine of thoughts. The body is just a vehicle, the fuel for our cells to function efficiently is in the hypothalamus where the “pineal” and the “pituitary” glands secrete hormones and act as masters to all other body systems we have.
Animals show their anger when trying to secure mating privileges, this is most common. And of course, to protect their territorial boundaries, animals may even fight to the death. Humans do this too whenever someone encroaches their territory. This is protectionism, an innate trait of all humans. The Israeli-Palestinian war has stemmed out of territorial boundaries. Both sides are forever quarreling out of anger for one another.
I believe that Anger is part of the evolution process, being that functional part of us to continue with survival as a species. Today we have all kinds of threats from many quarters of the globe. If global warming makes mankind angry with their own species, the deprived poor can be notably angry with the rich around them when wealth is not seen to be equitably shared.
Anger is a driver of many things we do everyday, sometimes we are stressed by anger itself for no apparent reason. Rightly too we sometimes describe anger as stress. This seems to be the more meaningful word if anger sounds inappropriate.
It is when we are angry or always angry that we are most vulnerable to the elements from within our own system. What we get and experience are discomfort, pain and injury. We may grief and withdraw ourselves, even resorting to drugs, alcohol, tobacco smoking and other forms of pain killers which will give us temporary relief but not a cure.
The cure ironically is found in the brain, we commonly described it as our mind, our engine of thoughts. The body is just a vehicle, the fuel for our cells to function efficiently is in the hypothalamus where the “pineal” and the “pituitary” glands secrete hormones and act as masters to all other body systems we have.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Forefinger for 1
Playing with our fingers can turn out embarrassing especially when we fiddle with our forefinger. We have dressed up our fingers in up teem ways. We ringed our fingers, painted them, tattooed them, and of course abused them in whatever way we want. In some culture, pointing the most dexterous finger which is the index finger or forefinger at someone is considered rude whilst showing your middle finger is absolutely unnecessary unless provoked. The thumbs up are a sign of “OK” while upside down, it denotes “not OK”. But the famous of them all is the “V” sign for peace, accepted universally by many people around the globe.
What is now turning to be interesting for Malaysians is the 1 sign using the forefinger or index finger to depict 1Malaysia. This is only so when you hold it steadily, otherwise wagging it may be construed as an admonitory gesture. Worst still, when you show up the middle finger for 1Malaysia, either accidentally or through sheer ignorance, it will be painful to the eyes. Wow, don't do it!
What is now turning to be interesting for Malaysians is the 1 sign using the forefinger or index finger to depict 1Malaysia. This is only so when you hold it steadily, otherwise wagging it may be construed as an admonitory gesture. Worst still, when you show up the middle finger for 1Malaysia, either accidentally or through sheer ignorance, it will be painful to the eyes. Wow, don't do it!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Malaysian Political Bickerings
Quarrels play on the headlines of politics in Malaysia over the past months. In Sarawak, we have a share of the storms created by party leaders from within, the President slandered. Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party's (SPDP) problems are far from over, it is still brewing hot. Over in Peninsular Malaysia, the MCA as the spokesman for the Chinese in BN are feverishly looking at the next echelon of leaders. They are bracing for fresh polls.
What is sad to hear and watch are the mud slinging battles that come on media. They can appear in unruly comments, proverbs and all that one can think of in the dictionary of politics. With plenty to read in the morning, it makes coffee breaks interesting.
Throwing mud at somebody’s face, whether he’s a minister or the ordinary ice-cream man is low and ungentlemanly. When it happens, hate is the word. Hate propels us to humiliate the person we dislike in order to break his ego and honour. Politicians do this very often, Sarawak is not an exception, we learn quickly.
If Hate destroys, Love builds. But both Love and Hate are 2 sides of the same coin. Both can be temporary, permanent or authentic. Hence, we can be enemies today and friends tomorrow and vice versa. But when hate is authentic, we cannot be friends. Likewise in religion, we can pray everyday and still be a hypocrite. The praying is permanent but not authentic.
Politically in Malaysia, I am of the opinion that UMNO and PAS are authentic foes and can never come together. I see this as the cue to future politics of our nation, the 2 fronts are already appearing with the PKR leading the opposition and UMNO anchoring the BN government of the day.
Politicians must now sort themselves out. If the Americans have the Democrats and Republicans well rooted in, we are just starting the political music on the same note in Malaysia.
What is sad to hear and watch are the mud slinging battles that come on media. They can appear in unruly comments, proverbs and all that one can think of in the dictionary of politics. With plenty to read in the morning, it makes coffee breaks interesting.
Throwing mud at somebody’s face, whether he’s a minister or the ordinary ice-cream man is low and ungentlemanly. When it happens, hate is the word. Hate propels us to humiliate the person we dislike in order to break his ego and honour. Politicians do this very often, Sarawak is not an exception, we learn quickly.
If Hate destroys, Love builds. But both Love and Hate are 2 sides of the same coin. Both can be temporary, permanent or authentic. Hence, we can be enemies today and friends tomorrow and vice versa. But when hate is authentic, we cannot be friends. Likewise in religion, we can pray everyday and still be a hypocrite. The praying is permanent but not authentic.
Politically in Malaysia, I am of the opinion that UMNO and PAS are authentic foes and can never come together. I see this as the cue to future politics of our nation, the 2 fronts are already appearing with the PKR leading the opposition and UMNO anchoring the BN government of the day.
Politicians must now sort themselves out. If the Americans have the Democrats and Republicans well rooted in, we are just starting the political music on the same note in Malaysia.
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