Fun says, "Choosing and Not Choosing."

Once there was a gemstone that was not a stone,
Yellowish, round and smooth,
Bringing joy and delight to the eye that beholds it,
And sothing to the palm that holds it.

Then came a piece of wood,
Artistically carved,
Sculptured to a beauty never before,
Making it precious and rare.

How can I choose between them?
Though they are not equal,
In terms of price, rarity and beauty,
They are equal in value to me.

One is far away,
Yet shining attractively to my face,
Another is near,
But facing another direction.

I wish I can choose not to choose,
Sitting on it,
Waiting for both to come to my possession.

However, it is not a good thing to do,
For only one valuable is assigned for a person,
Thus I will pain myself,
Trying to choose.

May there be light,
Light for me to see,
That I may choose the one,
That will cause to all the least pain.

To HaShem I pray,
Give me guidance,
Lest I cause 2 valuables to lost their worth,
And hurt myself in the process...

Fun says, "What is commitment without a priority?"

Isn't it better not to make a commitment if such a commitment does not come with a priority? However, we still see it happening everyday, people giving commitments here and there without putting a priority to any of them. We see this in the man who could never save enough money to marry a girl he promised to marry 10 years ago. We see this in the girl who keeps taking money from the guy but never marries him nor sleep with him. We see this in people who claim to be spiritual but never attain anything spiritual. These type of commitments are all over the streets.

Now, have we given such commitments? I'm sure the answer will be a resounding "yes". Since we're all guilty of it, does this mean that it is totally okay to be like this? Definitely not! Right or wrong should never be decided base on our desires. Right or wrong should be based on what's good to all parties.

So, now, it is time to change. How? I don't really know how but we simply need to work on it. Problems don't get solved simply by sitting on it. We have to act on it. What I'm currently trying, is to list out all my commitments and priorities and be familiar with them. So, whenever I wanted to do something, add something to my list or throw something out of my list, I will be able to get an estimate of it's effect on my life and on achieving what I desire. So I can make a better calculated decision thus being able to achieve more.

Next time when you want to give a commitment, think thrice. May HaShem grant us wisdom to manage our life and to be able to keep our words. Amen.

范说:"张惠妹的家路:'就算世界不再爱我了 我知道谁还再等.'"

等我的,也在等你,你知道吗?

我正在长长的家路上
想那遮风挡雨的肩膀
就算失去了所有
就算蜿蜒的太久
家依然会在远方
陪我祈祷

有谁想要回家?
有谁想和我一起,
走这长长的家路?
回到原来的家...

Fun says, "Here's a consolation for the lonely singles."

Let's put aside the fact that I do not know if Valentine's day is kosher. At times like this, the lonely singles just can't help but see couples happily together everywhere. Despite trying to be indifferent in such a day, the contrast of loneliness and happiness still can become too strong to be unaffected by it.

However, even when life seems dull and lonely and lifeless, don't be sad. Love is waiting to surprise you, only when you lest expect it. Live life happily and you will be surprised by the happiness that will be yours.

Fun says, "There's funny comics even in Nature!"

Here's a comical scene I saw:

2 tiny ants were working hard to carry a piece of food back to their nest. Then came a big ant walking right over one of the smaller ant. The smaller ant went panick immediately running here and there screaming, "Argh! We're under attack!!! Run for your life! Take cover!"

And the other smaller ant, who was too busy carrying the food to notice the bigger ant, was surprised to see his brother freak out like that. And he yelled to him saying, "Stop it! Help me carry the food back! Or you won't be getting your pay!"

But the freaking ant couldn't stop panicking. Finally, the ant gave up with the food and walk away, saying, "What the heck, I might as well find a smaller piece for myself"