Stay Connected

Sharing an article by Phyllis Kominsky - "Getting Back to Life When Grief Won't Heal"...

"If there is any meaning to be taken from the terrible losses we must face in life, it seems to me it can only be that we need each other. We have to treasure the time we have with those we love. We have to stay open to love even after we have learned the hard way how much it hurts to lose those we love. If the past is never really past, then no one we have loved is ever fully lost to us. What we hold in our hearts is there forever.

To love another person is like visiting a beautiful place, a place where we are fully present and alive, even though we know that we will have to leave it sometime. The last time I was in such a place, the kind of place I visit in dreams, I stood looking out at the water and thought, I will leave part of myself here, and I will take part of this place with me. I thought then how this is true of anything I treasure and fear to lose.

When someone we love dies, a part of us dies too, but it is also true that a part of our loved one stays with us. Maybe that’s what the emptiness inside us is for: to make a place where our loved ones can live inside us, be part of us, always. Maybe this is true for you?

Stay connected to other people. Stay connected to life. Be aware of what you have lost but also of what you still have."

Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi

My family and I decided to do a weekend trip to Colmar Tropicale at Bukit Tinggi yesterday. It's actually a French Village managed by the Berjaya Groups. We wanted to stay in Colmar but the hotels were all fully booked. Thus, the only available one was at Selesa Hillhomes at the foothill (close to Janda Baik). We left at 11am and it actually took us more than 2 hours to reach our destination. This was due to the heavy traffic - people leaving KL for the Chinese New Year holidays. Anyways, we got there earlier than the check in time (3pm) and thankfully the rooms were available, so we checked in and had some rest. Since it was raining, we were not able to drive up to Colmar immediately as planned. It's only 10mins drive up to Colmar. But as soon as the rain stopped, we made it there. However, when we reached Colmar, it began to drizzle, heavily !We had to dismiss the idea of activities and even the trip to Japanese Garden. So, we strolled along the resort and my ! it's still as beautiful as ever. You get the feeling like you're in fairyland :)

This French-themed resort has castle buildings and colourful dutch looking cottages. They were simply awesome. Many gift shops and cafes. But all of them - costly ! I was secretly wanting to go for a spa but had to drop that idea since they were charging an arm and a leg :(

So, here you go ! Pictures of the trip...

And, if you've not been to this place, here are the details. You can even do a day-trip if you're not interested in the activities. Just the sight-seeing and having a coffee at their cafes is good enough. Sit and relax and take in the beauty of the buildings around you. It's a wonderful sight...

Visitor entry is RM12.00 but we got it at RM6.00 (maybe some festive discount?) 

Colmar Tropicale, Berjaya Hills

KM48, Persimpangan Bertingkat Lebuhraya Karak

Bukit Tinggi 28750

Pahang

http://www.colmartropicale.com.my/

Happy Pongal...

Yay ! It's Pongal today (known as harvest festival); and what better time than to spend the day with loved ones! So, after my yoga today, it was family all the way...to my mum and the rest. Ate the best ever yummy home cooked food. I hope all other festivals will fall on a Sunday because weekends, especially Sunday is my cheat day. So, I ate to my heart's content.

Till then, Happy Pongal, folks ! Have a blessed one.

Much love from me !

Writing my story...my destiny...

I'm sorry. I've not been updating my blog as promised. I've been a little busy the past week. Busy with my thoughts. Busy reviewing the past, thinking so hard about the present and trying to sneak peek into the future..lol..how like me !! So, with all these in mind, I had been procastinating alot about blogging. My humble apologies. Rest assured I am now perfectly alright after doing some reading, gaining positive thoughts and this has made me a little excited about life now....

So, what do I have for you today? Felt like sharing this about the law of attraction...that which I read in the book called "The Secret"... if you've not got hold of this book, go and get it ! It's worth a read ! Read on..

"If you go back over your life and focus on the difficulties from the past, you are just bringing more difficult circumstances to you now. Let it all go, no matter what it is. Do it for you. If you hold a grudge or blame someone for something in the past, you are only harming you. You are the only one who can create the life you deserve. As you deliberately focus on what you want, as you begin to radiate good feelings, the law of attraction will respond. All you have to do is make a start, and as you do, you will unleash the magic."

Yeah, unleash the magic - I am now focusing purely on what I want in life. At times, yes, I tend to fall back but I am conscious of the fact that I have to let go and generate a feeling of real thinking. I don't want to be busy thinking thoughts of the past. It should be thoughts of the future. And, I think I have to a certain degree gained control of my thoughts. It's amazing - the power of how we can control our thoughts. Try it and you'll find your life changing for the better.

You are the designer of your destiny.
You are the author.
You write the story.
The pen is in your hand.
The outcome is whatever you choose.

I have started writing my story, my destiny. Have you ?

Goodnight.

Starless Moonless Night

Last night - I looked up into the night sky searching for the stars and the moon.
It was a starless and moonless night.
It made me sad.
I started missing my family.
I missed my friends as well.
And, missed my lil prince charming.
I slept with a heavy heart, not being able to make a wish on a starless night.
My hopes, my dreams and my future are up there...my secret heaven...
I'm hoping to catch a star tonight.

Make a wish upon a star tonight - believe me, they do come true...when you wish upon a star....

First Day At Work - New Year 2012

Yeah ! Today's my first day at work in Y2012. It's nice to be back to work. Hoping for a beautiful day and I think it will be a pretty good day for me. I will aim for that. So, how are you going to make your day ? It's good to be hopeful - that the day will be just as what you want it to be. Hope for a day of new beginnings, new challenges, new discoveries and everything new. The seeds of hope, let's nurture 'em with courage and strength and see them grow ! That's my wish for you and me at work ! 

Happy working, everyone ! Be joyful and enjoy your day :-)