THE MEASURE OF A MAN

THE MEASURE OF A MAN
Author: Anonymous

Not - How did he die? But - How did he live?
Not - What did he gain? But - What did he give?

These are the things that measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.

Not - What was his station? But - had he a heart?
And - How did he play his God-given part?

Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer?
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?

Not - What was his church? Not - What was his creed?
But - Had he befriended those really in need?

Not - What did the sketch in the newspaper say?
But - How many were sorry when he passed away?

These are the things that measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.

I Want To Be Magic

“I want to be magic.
I want to touch the heart of the world and make it smile.
I want to be a friend of elves and live in a tree.
Or under a hill.
I want to marry a moonbeam and hear the stars sing.
I don't want to pretend at magic anymore. 

I want to be magic.”
~ Charles de Lint ~

Our Lost Ones

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."~ Unknown  

My Life Too Has Meaning ...

Some roads are better off walked alone,
Some words are better left unsaid,
Some people are better off left behind
And sometimes, only sometimes, it is the hardest thing to figure out
When that “sometime”has come.

And so you dwell, you drift so alone in the dark
Hoping to find something other than what you’ve found before.
Wondering if it even exists,
If it’s really there, real to touch,
Enough to embrace, and deep,
For it to truly understand all of you.

Thinking that you might be crazy,
Asking for something that has not yet been made
Or at least not been made FOR YOU.
And as you watch on, trying to find out, who went wrong
Or what is wrong
You just pray that all is as should be.

Maybe I should change and become one of them
And maybe, just maybe, I should lift my head up
Stand tall and go there, where my being is heard,
And my life too has meaning! -Unknown

Totally Lost !

I have come to a point where I can't decide what I want. I am torn apart. I've tried to analyse my wants and needs and yet it is such a difficult thing to conclude. I am at a breaking point. How I wish life can be much simpler when making decisions. Now, what do I do ? I am totally lost ! :(

The End of Suffering

The End of Suffering Read by Thich Nhat Hanh  -  http://vimeo.com/6518109

May the sound of this bell penetrate deep into the cosmos
Even in the darkest spots
Living beings are able to hear it clearly
So that all suffering in them cease
Understanding comes to their heart
And they transcend the path of sorrow and death.
The universal dharma door is already open
The sound of the rising tide is heard clearly
The miracle happens
A beautiful child appears in the heart of a lotus flower
One single drop of this compassionate water
Is enough to bring back the refreshing spring to our mountains and rivers.
Listening to the bell
I feel the afflictions in me begin to dissolve
My mind calm
My body relax
A smile is born on my lips
Following the sound of the bell
My breath brings me back to the safe island of mindfulness
In the garden of my heart
The flowers of peace bloom beautifully.

Just A Late Bloomer ...

Are you like me as a late bloomer ...

When life was all so messed up... 

And to get out of the dark pit it took ages?...

Some days of mine are nice and good ...

And some just too much to handle... 

Often, I find that it’s never an easy road...

I guess it’s the same for all of us...

Some of you may be able to get out of it earlier than I did. Yep ! took me a long time. Went through lots of heartache and eventually I get to where I should be. The past set aside and looking towards the future positively. Perhaps it took a long time for me due to the uncertainties I faced, the choice that I had to juggle with and the actions that I decided to take. 

I was with so many faults and flaws and I still am ....

And I pray I do not repeat them...

The good and the bad...

The past and the present...

Is what I am made of today... 

I am now with an open heart and soul ...

And like a bird wanting to soar high in search of my future …

Yeah ! That’s me, just a late bloomer ;)