Modesty & Humility

This one goes to Midi (& the few others).

I hope I can really understand the actual situation.

I admit that some of them appear to have their heads in cloud nine with the word “tuan”, “boss” or whatever, written and stamped all over them. Many do not respect the wisdom, age and seniority but only the artificial barriers between them and the others. They do not hesitate to show off their superiority and ‘greatness’. Too often, they are quick to anger but are too slow to appreciate. Then, after a while, once settled down, do they realise their limitations; and they come down, back to earth again.

Be wise, where have all these wise sayings gone?

1
Kaduk naik junjung
The wild kaduk plant is so thrilled at being treated like a cherished plant that it does not know how to conduct itself with humility and grace.

2
Ikut resmi padi, bukan resmi lalang
Emulate the padi (rice) plant which bows low when richly laden with ripe and golden grain; and not the lalang (wild grass) that stands erect and arrogant (sombong & riak) and has nothing to show off except its trueself.

3
Lembut bukan untuk dipulas, rendah bukan untuk dipijak
Neither is gentleness meant for bullying nor humility for being stepped on.

Note:

Do not worry, we will all come back down to earth, yet once again.

...A true friend he is

This time Hari Raya's holiday meant a lot. Apart from celebrating with families, friends - true friends - add value to this memorable time. Nan & his family were there, back to the kampung since we last met 20 odd years ago. Then we had this old friends - man keling, rawa, shah, bond, arbok, bosham, mail benggali, mi kurus, mi gemok, and a few others, oopss! sorry, don't remember all at the moment - all were there recalling their precious moments which were shared by all. I guess nan was the central of attraction because he has two beautiful daughters and perhaps many are considering to put nan in their 'future-besan's list!

Then on the second raya, I had this group of students celebrating raya with their very own style. But Im not going to reveal how they were celebrating, no, not now. Later, maybe.

Few days later were really something. The best raya indeed, I suppose. Full stop.

How should I sum it all up?

There is scarcely anything more beautiful in the world than the opportunity to be surrounded with genuine friends whose devotion is not measured by one's wealth, nor affected by the lack of it. A true friend is a gem in any setting.

"I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity", so says Midi, one late afternoon.

To conclude, "fair-weather friends" are cheap acquaintances...

Out of Office

I will be on leave starting from this afternoon, October 8th 2007 till end of next week. [Do not come to my office...]

Happy fasting & Eid Mubaraq.

Sorry seems to be the hardest word

Sorry seems to be the hardest word
when the forgiven is unknown

seems to be the hardest word
when the forgiver hides

seems to be the hardest word
when both of them fear of each other

seems to be the hardest word
when
not even a thing
deserves a sorry

sorry seems to be the hardest word
when there is no one certains
who is actually
right
right absolutely .


(October 4th, 2007
sacc mall - damansara - shah alam)

A frustrating day, it was

This morning was not like the usual ones. I thought the same few students will somehow change, but they do not. What a shame. Just do whatever you wish to. Im not amused.

Boredom

Boredom has crept in...