I really loved the second session of Historymakers6 Camp.
It was mainly about emotions and how the right thinking can lead to right feeling. Although I may not look it, I'm quite emotional.
Sometimes I let my emotions get the better of me. I used to let my emotions affect me so much. It was because the way I think would sometimes affect how I felt. I'm a person who tends to think too much.
Just imagine how thinking something that is wrong can affect how I felt. Feelings of sadness can be magnified by thinking too much.
Although everyone is unique, the emotions that people go through are the same. I used to think that I was the only one who would feel sad at some things. Everyone goes through the same emotions.
Once I knew that everyone goes through the same things, it was easier to accept that it was because of thinking wrongly that led to negative feelings.
So by thinking correctly, feelings would not get the better of me.
It's not always good to let emotions get the best of me so I have to constantly remind myself not think thoughts that could affect my emotions.
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And already there's a test to my thinking versus emotions. So far I've been able to keep my thinking straight and thus have not been plagued by overwhelming emotions.
Only recently that I seem to falter a bit. It's one thing to be in full control of your thoughts when you are awake and conscious but dreamland is a totally different matter.
Sometimes dreams seem better than reality. Sometimes I wish dreams were reality. See? This is the kind of thinking that leads to feelings that could be negative.
As much as I hope that maybe someday my dream will come true, I must remind myself that what's important is the present and that God is now in control. Somehow, things will just fall together in place and work for my good.
Good things are worth waiting for.
Keep it cool, John. Cool.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Monday, January 01, 2007
Malcolm in the Middle
While in Malaysia I watched this episode of Malcolm in the Middle. Nonsensical as the show is there was one quote which I think is really really quite true.
It came when Malcolm asked his cousin why he still chose to sing karaoke even though he sucks at singing. The cousin said this:
"If you're so afraid of how stupid you'll look, you'll never have your fun."
I think that is so true.
It came when Malcolm asked his cousin why he still chose to sing karaoke even though he sucks at singing. The cousin said this:
"If you're so afraid of how stupid you'll look, you'll never have your fun."
I think that is so true.
The R Theory on Girls by JG
From observation I have identified three types of girls that exist as potential partners for boys.
This theory came about when I was thinking about how the Bible can be a guidebook for almost everything in life and so I thought it's possible that the Bible could also be guide for courtship. I mean, what better book to learn from than the Basic Instructions on Better Living Everyday?
I thought of the stories of courtship in the Bible and have found three categories of girls. This is from a limited knowledge of scripture.
First, there's the type of girl that I will call the "Rachel". This is from the story of Jacob and Rachel where Jacob worked for seven years for his future-father-in-law to be allowed to marry Rachel. Sad to say Jacob was duped into marrying Leah which was the firstborn daughter but because of his extreme love for Rachel, Jacob worked another seven years and he finally married Rachel. In our context, this is the type of girl that a guy must "work" and "chase" very hard for. I believe this is the most common type.
Second, there's the "Rebekah" type. The story of Isaac and Rebekah is what I believe to be the most ideal example. Due to some circumstances, Rebekah took a risk on a "blind date" of sorts and turned out experiencing love at first sight. Of course the feeling is mutual as Isaac also was instantly in love upon seeing her. Obviously, this is the kind of situation where both the boy and girl are in love with each other.
Third, there's the "Ruth" type. I like this type because I'm a lazy boy. In the story of Ruth and Boaz, although Boaz was in love with Ruth, it was Ruth who was wise and was the one doing the "woo-ing". Ruth placed herself in the situation where things between her and Boaz could flourish. In a way, this type is when it is the girl who makes the move.
I think the Ruth type is good except that usually, the feeling is not mutual. The "Ruth" may work all she wants but "Boaz" may not be interested at all. The Rachel type may be good if all the woo-ing of the "Jacob" pays off but usually, the "Rachel" may not be interested. Which brings me to the conclusion that the Rebekah type is the best out of the three.
I think there are other types but I'm quite sure the names of the girls don't start with R so it can't fit into my R theory.
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Happy New Year!
This theory came about when I was thinking about how the Bible can be a guidebook for almost everything in life and so I thought it's possible that the Bible could also be guide for courtship. I mean, what better book to learn from than the Basic Instructions on Better Living Everyday?
I thought of the stories of courtship in the Bible and have found three categories of girls. This is from a limited knowledge of scripture.
First, there's the type of girl that I will call the "Rachel". This is from the story of Jacob and Rachel where Jacob worked for seven years for his future-father-in-law to be allowed to marry Rachel. Sad to say Jacob was duped into marrying Leah which was the firstborn daughter but because of his extreme love for Rachel, Jacob worked another seven years and he finally married Rachel. In our context, this is the type of girl that a guy must "work" and "chase" very hard for. I believe this is the most common type.
Second, there's the "Rebekah" type. The story of Isaac and Rebekah is what I believe to be the most ideal example. Due to some circumstances, Rebekah took a risk on a "blind date" of sorts and turned out experiencing love at first sight. Of course the feeling is mutual as Isaac also was instantly in love upon seeing her. Obviously, this is the kind of situation where both the boy and girl are in love with each other.
Third, there's the "Ruth" type. I like this type because I'm a lazy boy. In the story of Ruth and Boaz, although Boaz was in love with Ruth, it was Ruth who was wise and was the one doing the "woo-ing". Ruth placed herself in the situation where things between her and Boaz could flourish. In a way, this type is when it is the girl who makes the move.
I think the Ruth type is good except that usually, the feeling is not mutual. The "Ruth" may work all she wants but "Boaz" may not be interested at all. The Rachel type may be good if all the woo-ing of the "Jacob" pays off but usually, the "Rachel" may not be interested. Which brings me to the conclusion that the Rebekah type is the best out of the three.
I think there are other types but I'm quite sure the names of the girls don't start with R so it can't fit into my R theory.
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Happy New Year!
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