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Steve Jobs’ Inspiring Speech

Posted by OM On August - 28 - 2011
As you know, Steve Jobs has stepped down as CEO of Apple. While I was reading this article, I stumbled upon the video of his speech at Stanford commencement back in 2005. I can never get sick of this video because his story and attitude towards life is both inspiring and motivating. And therefore I’d like to put it up here and share with you. I hope this can also inspire you in some ways.
 
 
 
Here are a few of my favorite quotes from Jobs:
 
"You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.”
 
"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don’t settle.”
 
"Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
 
"Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
 


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Treasure Life Now

Posted by OM On August - 25 - 2011
Large waves
One of my ex-colleague suddenly contacted me a few days ago. He’s a great person, I enjoyed working and talking with him, but for the past 5 years since I left that company, we haven’t really kept in touch. Before meeting him today, I was trying to think what it is that he wanted. Could it be some freelance opportunities? Or he needs help? That was all I could think of.

To my surprise, it was a very nice catch up. He wanted to reconnect with everyone he cares for, and share with us a story that changed his outlook on life.

A month ago, he went to the Philippine islands with his family. On a nice day out, they decided to rent a boat to go into the waters. It was a very enjoyable day and everything was perfect. Just when the sun was slowly going down, sudden changes in the waters caused formation of large waves. They were terrified as the waves were getting higher and stronger, filling their boat with water and almost result in tipping it over. Should that happen, they would all be in the large body of water, it would be dark, no one around, and helpless. Luckily, the family and the boat survived this unexpected condition. He returned home safely with a new appreciation for life, and started to contact all his family, friends, ex-colleagues, to catch up and share his life changing story.

We all know the concept of appreciating life and being thankful for what you have. But often times, we don’t truly value and practice it until something unfortunate happens to us. Why wait? Wouldn’t it be much nicer that we start now than to regret it later? Life is short and fragile, treasure every moment as if it was your last, and appreciate everyone you love as if it’s the last time you see them.
 


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Living in the Moment

Posted by OM On August - 22 - 2011
I am currently learning to apply the art of living the moment to my life, I came across two people that realize the importance and also started practicing. I felt it was a sign for me to share the stories and encourage you to also try to live a fuller life by living in the moment.
Pregnant woman
Pregnancy Worries

My brother and sister-in-law have been trying to conceive for over a year. Wanting to have a child became stressful because they want to start a family so badly. A couple months ago she found out that she’s pregnant, which is very happy news for the family and for the couple. Then I realize she’s very worried again, worry about their child’s education, what schools they should look into, and the list go on.

Finally I get a chance to talk with her, and I told her that this is such a wonderful experience, but instead of enjoying this process, she’s worrying about everything else. She didn’t even recognize her worries became more stress for her and her baby. And the fact that I noticed means her worries shows. She agreed, her parents always told her how fast she grew up and wish the process could slow down a bit. With this in mind, she decided to learn to stop worrying about the future and live the present, and most importantly enjoy her pregnancy process for now.

Couple holding hands
Relationship Worries

A girl friend of mine is 33 years old. She’s beautiful, have a great personality, and searching for the perfect guy to spend her life with. She have no problem meeting men, however she usually compares with the guys she dated before, or worrying about her life with the guy in their future.

Often times we missed this as a problem of ours, we usually think we are not meeting the right people. But the issue here is, how do we know if that person is right when all we do is compare with the past and worry about stuff that may not even happen?

Recently, she realizes this was her problem, she’s thinking too much. She’s currently dating a great guy, and this time she’s taking a different approach. She’s trying to focus on now, and not to think about the past or future. She’s taking her relationship one day at a time, and simply let it flow. Her experience so far is wonderful, and the time she spends with her new man is much more enjoyable.

 


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Clear Energy with the Angels

Posted by OM On August - 16 - 2011
Today I’d like to share this video by Savonn Champelle in clearing your energy with the angels.

Whether you believe in angel healing or not, this is a good short exercise which will help you feel refresh and clear afterwards.

If you have time afterwards, you should also take a look at Savonn’s channel, DivineMessages777, he’s a great inspiration and his videos always help me feel happy and uplifted. All the best to Savonn, hope he’s doing well and get back into creating more videos for us all.


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5 Ways to Become More Grateful

Posted by OM On August - 15 - 2011
In today’s society, we have all kinds of stress and pressure from work, family, or friends. Everything that surrounds us, such as news, information, and technology to name a few, have some contribution to our daily stress.

We are encouraged to dream big, and go beyond the basic needs. Often times, we focus on what we don’t have, compare ourselves with others, and result in wanting more and more. Eventually, we end up complaining and only to become more negative.

The #1 key to live a more positive and fulfilling life is to develop a sense of gratitude. Instead of focusing on what we don’t have, we should focus on what we have and learn to treasure them. By doing that, the good things in our life will become richer, and our emotion and attitude will also shift to become more positive.

It is easy to become more grateful, because there are just so many things we can be thankful for. Here are 5 easy ways, and if you do this every day, I promise you’ll feel happier and appreciate life more.

 
1 Create a daily gratitude list
Each day when you wake up, think of 5 things you’re grateful for on this day ahead. And at the end of the day before you go to bed, again think of 5 things you’re grateful for that happened this day.

Example – when you wake up:
I’m grateful for the nice warm weather we have today.
I’m grateful for a happy and exciting day ahead at work.

Example – before you go to bed:
I’m grateful for the wonderful dinner I had with Mary, it was so nice to catch up with her and know that everything in her life is going well.
I’m grateful for having such a loving and supportive family.

 
2 Be aware of your thoughts – focus on what you have in life
Notice when you start to compare yourself with others, or feel even just a little sad when you think of something you don’t have and want. Shift your focus to the things you already have and be thankful for.

Example:
John got a new car and when you see his, you start comparing, and wish you can get a new one too. As soon as you notice that thought, think of what you already have. You may have an old car that’s not as attractive, but at least you have one, it gets you to where you need to go. Be thankful for that, because a lot of people don’t even have the luxury of owning a car. Be thankful that you don’t have to worry about shelter and food, a lot of unfortunate people need to struggle for it everyday.
 
3 Give negative situations a positive spin
Unhappy things may happen to us, but why get bogged down by it? Give it a positive spin to become happy again! Remember, every “thing” that happens to us is an opportunity, it depends on how you perceive it.

Example:
You are stressed from work because your boss just gave you a huge project to work on. If you look at the bigger picture, this is an opportunity to prove yourself and help the company grow. Instead be grateful for this opportunity, because it will lead you to something great, perhaps a promotion or salary raise.

 
4 Power of positive words
With the use of more affirmative words in your sentences and drop the negative words, this can help train your subconscious mind to become more positive and optimistic. This could be hard at the beginning, but as you practice more, the easier it will become.

Example:
When people ask you how you’re doing, answer with “I’m doing great.” If you say “I’m alright,” you’ll really just be and feel “alright.”

Your friend need help and ask you if you can do something, answer with “Yes, I can do it.” If you say “Yes, I think I can do it,” it may sound you don’t really want to help. Or if it’s work environment, you’ll sound like you can’t handle it, which also align your mind to the negative.
 
5 Volunteer
By volunteering, you’re helping yourself while helping others. As you’re doing good for others and the community, you’ll also be reminded of how lucky you are. Giving makes you feel good about yourself, healthy for your body and mind, and you’ll feel more love, happiness, and compassion.
 


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