Two More For The Team

Today I'm appreciative of the opportunity to get to do a team building exercise that is with so much meaning and colour. I was able to get to know two more of my colleagues better as I bring them onboard this wonderful journey. I was able to see them shine and hear their ideas and creativity. They really surprised me for I wasn't expecting so much from them at all. And why wasn't I anyway, I do wonder.

I'm very happy with this whole experience. I'm very happy with the team and each individual person. I'm happy to see comfort zones being crossed and borders being broken. This was just another best day in the history of best days.

The Watch

For the longest time I have been wanting to buy a watch. Something that's expensive and a very recognisable brand. I have two friends who have been educating me about watches, how it represents the status of a man and how a watch is the only accessory for men. So I should get something that's expensive and worthwhile.

But even after a year, I still haven't bought one, not for the lack of researching. But I finally realised why i still haven't bought one. The intention of getting this expensive watch was so that I would fit into the society's view of what success means. I kept thinking that I needed a better watch when i go to all the conferences and meeting all the big bosses. And these are all in my head too because whether or not that's how I'm judged, I have made it real in my head.

So I'm glad that I haven't bought a watch. It would have been for all the wrong reasons. But when I do buy a watch next time, I'm going to buy it for myself. Because I like it. Not to satisfy anyone.

Commit To Love My Mouth More

I appreciate my entire mouth a lot more today because my teeth, gum and tongue has been giving me some issues the past two days. Causing discomfort, it was hard to focus today. Even if the discomfort did not result in pure physical pain, but still it was hard to focus. So the norm is such a comfortable state of mind that I am so used to and taken for granted.

From now on, I will be more grateful and brush my teeth more times a day as instructed by the dentist. Perhaps some teeth may be too late to return to 100% healthy, but I am committed to not let them deteriorate further. And I'm committed to love my mouth more from now on.

Source Of Generosity

Generosity comes not from the physical things represented as gifts. Generosity comes not from things that money can buy. Generosity, even though may show up many times as gifts and things, but it's the root of that generosity that counts most. Hence the saying, it's the thought that counts.

Generosity is from the heart. When the heart is full, not living in fear of not having enough or scarcity, then generosity can happen. And it will always show up as an assist to the people around me. As a form of gratitude and appreciation for whatever reason, or simply to brighten someone's day.

Today's intention, be generous.

Make That Right Decision Every Moment

I see a lot of people, and including my old self, have found comfort living in anger, frustration, complaints, fear. It has become a norm because we didn't know better. People I interact with feels the need to go back to that comfort zone because they just don't know there is another rung to the ladder.

And only through great awareness is one able to see and decide for a happier life. I'm glad I'm able to see that and choose positivity in everything that I see.

Today's affirmation is to know that there is a negative and a positive to everything that we do. And to be conscious, be aware, and choose to make decisions for a happier moment every single time.

Moments are fleeting. Sometimes I'm not sure what to do in a moment, and then suddenly I'll ask myself, "What would Linda Chandler do?" That usually clears things up.

Don't Let It Slide

My biggest realisation of the day is that I have let myself slide down and I was lazy to be aware of it. I was squandering my life energy away and I let it happen.

I was too caught up in the mind and the fear that they have clouded my intention of higher purpose and higher living.

But I appreciate myself for still being aware enough to notice and realise this immediately after; and kicked myself for letting myself fall with such disgrace.

I also realised that as I don't play at my best, I'm lousy to my environment. I am in no position to help others, worst was I pulled people around me down with me.

And this was also the worst thing that I could have done for myself. As I do not function at my best, I do not respect and honour myself. I lost love for myself. It felt terrible and I do not want to be in that position again. This is a commitment I make for and to myself.

Health, Stability, Peace Of Mind

It has been a weird week whereby a lot of crimes and accidents have happened in Brunei. Stabbing and robbery, traffic accidents, students missing in neighbouring country, fires in buildings, even a few murder cases. And I just saw a car burnt to its frame last night close to midnight.

Some reaction from the more superstitious was to pray more, for fear of perhaps karma. Others with more enlightened views voiced out the need for everyone to be more careful and aware of what we're doing. It's all human errors anyway.

Today I'm grateful for great health and stability for friends and family. I'm grateful that everyone around me is well and the environment is more comfortable than necessary. And I'm grateful for the peace of mind that all these bring.

Universe's Gift To Man

(Two nights ago) I took a moment to pause, to marvel at the midnight sky. The moon was full and the sky was clear. Clouds scattered across what looked like a curved atmosphere. And the stars were beautiful and bright. I took a long pause and stood out in the lighted darkness and appreciated everything around me. Everything was calm and quiet, even when they actually were not. But the beauty of nature was unmistakable. And for one moment, it was as if I was looking through the atmosphere down on planet Earth.

Today I appreciate all that's natural, the universe's gift to man. May we preserve them as they are.