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Evon on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 |
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“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” – Less Brown
Hi! I’m back! It’s been awhile since I last did some proper writing. I had been writing some fiction for the past 2 months, but too had slowed down.
A brief update about my life: I’ve gotten myself a break for the entire February, barely enough but something I’m much grateful for; I’ve left the wretched place and started the new position back in the headquarters since start of March.
All was fine, until I noticed my days were falling into the routine of: going to work, coming home, feel tired, watch some drama while eating dinner, surf net and chat with hubby and friends while being brain dead and sleep, worrying about waking up late the next morning. Repeat for the next day.
Where is life?! I got a shock and told myself I need to break out of this routine.
During these 2 weeks I was also mulling over if I should make the trip to Endau Rompin National Park, organised by the Nparks Volunteer team. Since hubby wasn’t interested and so was Marco, my brother dearest, I was feeling uncomfortable travelling alone with others whom I may not even have met before.
In the end I decided to not go on the trip.
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Evon on Saturday, March 12th, 2011 |
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It has been a devastating Friday for the land of the rising sun. The massive earthquake and tsunami attacks left the nation and worldwide stunned.
We were glad to know friends in Japan are safe and sound but at the same time, our hearts go out to those who lost their homes, loved ones and those who are still awaiting rescue.
Please join us in praying for Japan, for Gaia to stop her rage, for courage to those awaiting rescue (and they be rescued soon) and for lives to return to normal for Japan as soon as possible.
Lots of Love,
Evon & Andrew
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Andrew on Thursday, January 27th, 2011 |
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How fast does the year goes by, the new one is here and the old gone. Have life been treating you well ? I sure hope so !
Have you made your new year resolution for 2011 ? I’m not big on making new year resolutions I can’t keep so I’ll keep mine to a simple one, that is, to keep enjoying my job ! That’s right, enjoying your job, a fairly simple idea but difficult to achieve. For a starter, a job is a means to an end for a lot of people. An exchange of time and labor for monetary returns, nothing more. I am not saying it’s bad but could it be changed for the better for yourself ?
Change your view and it can change your life.
The mind is a potent tool, it can work for you or work against you. The resentment you felt at work will translate into thoughts that poisons your mind. This in turn will affect your productivity at work. Taking it 1 step further, the spill over will slowly affect your relationship with your friends and loved ones. It will unconsciously turn into actions which will hurt them.
Remember, the thoughts you harbor in your mind translates into actions, consciously or unconsciously.
Over and out,
Andrew
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Evon on Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 |
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Happy new year!
I’m a day’s late, but better than never! I know I haven’t been updating, but there has been a lot in my mind lately. Anyway here’s a quick look back on 2010 for me. The good, the bad and the real ugly.
Good – Things that I’m glad I did
- Attended Never Work Again
- Read great books from many great people such as Tim Ferriss, Joel Comm
- Joined Singapore National Parks Board (NParks) Volunteer activities, got to make some new friends, enjoy nature and learn more about nature
- Planted trees, made some donations to NWF online, making some good use of my income
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Evon on Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 |
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If you can’t define it or act upon it, forget it.
~ Tim Ferriss
What happened to the lost posts of the past few weeks? I sincerely apologise for the sudden hiatus. I was having issues with agreeing with my job arrangement and came to a point of sinking into mild depression.
For all my life, I’ve been a very emotional person and probably having excess sense of responsibilities in some people’s views. I could get really upset at things but most of the time, I managed to pull myself out of the rut, but this time round my inner self panic as all my usual mental defense systems wouldn’t work and I got upset and angry to the point of fear and anxiety.
The GP recommended me to a specialist. I was pretty reluctant but for the sake of a few more days rest (seriously!) I went for my first appointment 2 weeks back. Well I guess I could sense how out of control my emotions had raged as I couldn’t control my tears at the doctors, talking over the smallest matter in work.
I thank all the care and concerns that came in from friends. And I know the most important thing I really need to do is
Take Things Easy
At my 2nd appointment with the doctor, he mentioned that I have the tendency to react overly emotional to things and need to learn to counter my emotions with rational thoughts. Learn to not take things to heart or pull unnecessary responsibilities to myself.
Actually I knew all these about myself. But it’s always easy said than done, right?
I need to learn the art of taking things easy, and I think some friends out there too are burdened by feelings and sense of responsibilities unneeded and not appreciated by others. I hope you would find your way to live easy one day, just as I would soon!
Lots of Love,
Evon
