Framing Life

     Passion is what gives life “life”. But passion alone is not enough as how water does not suffice the need of the plant to grow. To grow and to reach the top, we need to put direction into that passion. It’s directing the passion that allows us to reach the skies we have wished to reach in our childhood. (i’m always amazed by the sky and loves being with heights) That directed passion allows us to gain the integrity in our old age versus the despair (Erick Erickson’s integrity vs. despair).

     It would be worth the smile reminiscing how we transcended life transitions and survived theme as we sit on our rocking chairs when we already have those white hairs. And we (or should i say I only? ^^)would be able to have that if and only if we start framing life NOW.

    Here are what I think could help me and others direct life to reach what i always look at above.

1. Time management - An inch of time wasted is an inch of gold thrown. Well, time should not only be treated as gold, it should be treated more than that, with a greater value. So I treat time as diamond.^^ For the merchants, time means wealth. For the intellectuals, time means wisdom. For a simple person like me, time is an opportunity to make my life better. So don’t miss and let the time/”opportunity” pass without even recognizing it. Don’t even think about the time abound tomorrow. If you always think that way, you would be ending all the days unproductive. You would be directed to nowhere. Treat every second as your first and last. Don’t waste your time or time will waste you.

2.Financial management - Be futuristic. Save. Don’t buy the culture of consumerism attached nowadays in the urban. If you don’t need to go malling, don’t go. The mall could not give you loan in the future (unless you are an employee there). Be your own insurance. Discipline yourself. Fight the temptation. Think of the things you really need. Think of the unemployed people who does not receive salary. Realize how hard it is in the competitive world to apply for a job. Then actualize how lucky you are to have that money. So treasure it, manage it, let it grow in the bank for future use.

3. Read philosophical/educational materials - Wisdom is the most important weapon in managing your triumph in the battle field. Don’t let those neurons die by always logging in to facebook ^^ (applicable only to myself). But never allow the neurotransmitters go ouside their normal levels (overstudy leading to psychosis^^). Enjoy earning knowledge. Apply them to gain wisdom. Develop the attitude of always seeking self-improvement. 

4. Gauge youself always with the pleasantly bright attitude - Be self-reliant but don’t be self-centered. Be always reminded that even though you are get to attain your individual goal, you still do belong into a system of collectives. First be proactive. Focus on your strengths to widen your control. Then share that strength to others to make the control wider. Contribute in attaining the goal of the collective to improve this piece of land on earth. Don’t be selfish. Picture it this way. You are a circle inside a big circle which is always vulnerable from shrinking and extinction. If you begin from within yourself thus, letting the fight of the bigger circle start within by having you share the pleasantly bright attitude, you’ll get to stop the circle from shrinking and eventually from being extinct. On the brighter side, if you always help others, there would come a time that all people would learn the goodness of helping one another (because some people think of helping as somewhat waste of time specially for the pessimists) for opening the door of common good thus, reaching and actualizing the goal of the collective.

5. Be happy - Positive disposition attracts positive energy. Positive energy enables us to determine the right direction we should take in our lives. Happiness always put on the light in our path. That’s how simple life is. 

      Focus on the important things. Know thy priorities. Treasure the importance of time, money, wisdom, attitude and happiness. That way we could appreciate the fruit of life better - that is, LOVE. 

      Love for the family, friends, for the UNMOVED MOVER, for the world, and for the person who at some point (not applicable to me) could  make life more wonderful than they think it is.

      Well, for me, life is always wonderful so I don’t buy the latter idea ^^. 

      Soar high(er).