SEVENTH RULE : BE PATIENT

This is a true story which happened in the States. A man came out of his home to admire his new truck. To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was happily hammering dents into the shiny paint of the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, hammered the little boy's hands into pulp as punishment. When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital.

Although the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to amputate the fingers from both the boy's hands. When the boy woke up from the surgery and saw his bandaged stubs, he innocently said, 'Daddy, I'm sorry about your truck.' Then he asked, 'but when are my fingers going to grow back?' The father went home and committed suicide.

Think about this story the next time someone steps on your feet or you wish to take revenge. Think first before you lose your patience with someone you love. Trucks can be repaired.. Broken bones and hurt feelings often can't. Too often we fail to recognise the difference between the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge.

People make mistakes. We are allowed to make mistakes … but the actions we take while in a rage will haunt us forever.

My Lil' Prayer

May I teach each student how
To live a better life
To face struggles as they come
And have hope in times of strife
For lessons are not just in a book
It’s not just what they know
It’s how to choose the proper path
That makes a child grow
Let me teach right from wrong
To see the beauty in each day
To understand eternal truth
To help light a child’s way
For if I help a student grow
In both wisdom and in heart
Then I will feel Your blessings
That I have done my part
I pray for your guidance O Lord
And that is all I ask
In building character and confidence
As I go about my task

-Amen-

QUE SERA SERA

Song : QUE SERA SERA


While im in da midst of marking legal essays, at times, I juz loose da guts. Wasn’t really pointing at studs, cuz it aint fair. I was once a stud. Studs are kids n kids are always kids. Got it?


U cant expect 'em 2 make no mistakes n really give u ‘feel-gud’ feeling when marking. Indeed u juz av to take it or leave it. U cant be an Oximoron, (niu vocab dat I learnt from my stud) a single person who enjoys two things in different. 4 example he enjoys teaching but hate marking. How possible is dat?


Wait, is dat da rite explanation wif da rite example, Justiny?


Occay, I’m currently in a bit of quandary, n I need ur help (nothing much really)


Da fact dat, I’ve got a message text from a friend asking whether I’m interested to be an IP (Intellectual Property) solicitor in one of da city chambers in Singapore. I know working abroad is sumting dat I really look forward to. But not Singapore, I guess =(


D day before da test, Aliff and I had a lunch @ AC. He sed dat da country’s happening-best rated radio station XXX.fm is recruiting new DJs and he strongly urged me to apply. He can see da potentials in me. Thanks dear. Da point is – WOW, being a DJ is sumting dat I never thot of b4. Am I day-dreaming or sumting? Mum will surely freak. Matilaaaaaaaaaaaa


Sumtimes (most of da times) I’ve been thinking is lecturing meant 2 b da job 4 me? Admitted, I enjoy it still but da future is still vague n ambiguous. Uncertainties lie everywhere. N I seriously dun know wat will happen next.


Heaven knows how much I hate dis kinda feeling



For dat I need a show of hands?


POLL: DO U HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT I SHALL PURSUIT LECTURING OR SHUD I JUZ QUIT?



Time tells. Leave ur opinion ere.

Legal Studies: Here We Come !!!

Dearest L2, L3 and P3



MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU



Assessment : Common test 2 ( Legal Studies )
Date : 20th February 2008 (Wednesday)
Venue : MPH TUCMC
Time : 1100 - 1200
Areas Covered : Lesson 1 (Intro to da Function of Law) -
Lesson 11 (Division of Legislative Powers)


With Best Wishes,
ZI

Never Too Late For A Valentines

Mode : Blissful

To some, I know valentines is sumting prohibitory and sensitive. I must say dat through out the years, I’ve been surrounded by peeps who regard dis as a taboo to be cherished and celebrated. I may not strictly categorise myself in dat stream as I know Valentines and Love are two different entities n shudnt be paired together. Hence, I never directly feel da warmth of valentines thru out dis years


Concomitantly, dis year seems a bit different. I have learnt dat love will never only between loving couples. It is to be shared by everyone on earth regardless of types of relationship they are bearing. The extremist’s assertion dat ‘valentines and love wud lead to one be sinful’ is entirely flaw. Love wud never be at wrong. It is pure, unconditional and sincere. Human are da ones who disdain da true meaning of luv, thus love shudnt be at fault and lowly.


Valentines thot me of nothing wrong being single. 14 February from now and onwards would also be known da ‘Single Awareness Day’ commemorating those who stay single on da day. So never afraid being single as its just a normal period one has to undergo in his/her circle of life. So be thankful and grateful as dere is still somebody out dere waiting for us - waiting to love you and to be loved by you. Hence enjoy while u r still single free from any attachment and commitment.


Enuff Zokhri, stop surmoning and just be straightforward, will ya?


Da fact dat, I had da most enjoyable valentines day (so far) in my life. Never thot a student-lecturer relationship has made our life in Taylor’s be so meaningful. N Im glad dat we’ve met and be gud companions. Da gifts are so sweet and forever will be remembered. I have allocated em on my desk, giving me ongoing signs of love u’ve shown. N allow me to share dis appreciation wif da rest of da readers, just to let em know how much u guys mean to me.


Da A.F.F.A valentine’s get-together was awesome. Yeah blatantly true, we screwed up da lovey-dovey ambience by bursting a big laugh with series of jokes and unaccidental clumsiness(es) (opsssssss sorry M) but it was hilarious. An uncontrollable furore. Damn funny and full of joy. Love A.F.F.A. legion so much and thanking them for a wonderful perfect evening. We shud do it more often.

An Valentine Evening with A.F.F.A

- Where everything begins - We decided to go back to our roots ... Yeah Malaysia Truly Asia

As da look suggests, da meal was such a mouth-watering delicacy

Tried to be "La La" but da others mistakenly thot we are in 'de facto' relationship. I mean the G word LOL

I told ya, didnt I? My stud is str8. Normal I think. -guffawing- Auwwwwwwwwww arent they sweet? I am sending my blessings and support 2 both

My God. Wat Justin has made me? It was so not me. Trust me I can be more decent than this

Auwwwwwww. another sweet couple of A.F.F.A but they were just denying it. Well, pic speaks a thousand words, innit?

If i can reckon well, presenting you 'Ayam Bimbu' a traditional cuisine from Bali. Its worth paying for such a big portion of meal like dis.

May God bless us and guide our legion of frenship. Wherever we go, pursuing our dreams and aims, our memories stay - fondly in our hearts and minds

Your self-appointed patron, (LOL)

ZI

Am I Worth Nothing To You ?

Current Mode : Disappointed
Song : 4 in the morning (Gwen Stefani)


Wat wud u feel whilst lecturing all out, students make joke and burst into a laugh?

Wat wud u think when they were laughing out loud while u were explaining sumting priceless?

Am I standing as a joker? Making stupid and dirty jokes to all? Dat I'll be paid for entertaining and reverencing my audience.

For God's Sake, I'm delivering knowledge. A piece of a promising failure you would inherit.


Hence,


Do I deserve to be treated like dis?

Do I deserve for such kind of humiliation and disdain?

Is dis the way to return for all the kindness and unconditional concerns I have shown?

Is dis da price u paid for everything I have done?

If its no, why r u doing dis 2 me?

I am just an ordinary Zokhri, an ordinary human being leading to an ordinary life.

I had once, put my sole trust on u, believing dat u gonna change and be a better man. Through my deepest despondency, I' ve realised by putting my unquestionable trust on you was the biggest mistake ever I had made. I was very wrong from the start


*sobbing*


*sobbing*


Admitted, I am not as experienced as other lecturers, and Legal Studies is so much mundane 2 compare wif others.. I av nothing to offer neither does my subject. NIL. All I cud give is a loving care and teaching, raised sincerely from the bottom of my profoundest broken heart. For unconditional love and knowledge is the only thing dat I have.


" and U know I give U all of me
I give U everything that I am
I'm handling over everything that I've got
cuz I want to make it worth da fight "


With all of my shattered heart and despair,


" Am I worth nothing in your life? "

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.

I received sum personal request, asking me to provide da lyrics for the songs played, due to its soul-wrecking and mersmerised rendition.

Credit to punkd1 for an excellent piece of work. Bravo dude. Ur ***** song, indeed, has attracted the ears of my studs to visit and listen to dis blog.

And I thank you for dat. I pray dat God will keep on sending His inspiration to u, allowing u to produce more dis kinda like.



PUNKD1 BEAUTIFUL LYRICS


I dont know
If I am the one for you in this life
I cant help
Hearing my voice calling your name
Cuz when I
Trying so hard not to look in your eyes
Maybe I
Have fallen in love with you



Well tonight
Maybe this time I can hear you breathe
Its alive
To see you smile with those tears in your eyes
They may say
That you're just a girl in this spinning world
In my heart
You're like the world to me



Chorus: I cant so describe
How I'm feeling deep inside
So much more than I can say
With your touch it feels so right
Oh my, you're so near
All the time in this place
For I know in my heart
I will never let you go
In this lifetime
Do you know why, oh baby
Cause youre just so Beautiful to me
Touch my hand; feel my heart
Hold me close and You'll find me
You'll find me


XXX

A Letter 2 My Studs

My dearest L2, L3 and P3,

I know dis wud be already outdated, really late in fact, but isn’t it dat its never too late for a wish? First and foremost, allow me, again, to welcome you to Taylor’s Legal Studies. U had made, I believe, a gud decision, embarking your future career’s path and in choosing a course in uni. (macam provost punyer speech laaa plak) lol


I wud not refute shud one claim da difficulty of da course. Blatantly true, its quite tough 4 first timers. And honestly, I am not an exception. A British-educated-law-graduate even, would still find it hard cuz Legal Studies offers a different spectrum for one to digest. But believe you me, with God’s help and His Mercy together with our self-determination we are able to make dis thru.


Our constitutional rule of law is simple – ‘love and respect’ yet meaningful to da minds and hearts. In fact, everyone breathing on dis mortal earth needs to be respected and to be loved. And so does our class. Lets create an enjoyable learning, full of fun and laughs. Let dere be no prejudice, hatredness and double-standard amongst us. Above all, we are just human in the eyes of God. We made mistakes and flaws but sumhow we learn sumting from them in da end. We are all an adult, wished to be treated as one.


Learning dat we are now approaching da fourth week of learning and teaching, undeniably, da stress has start kicking off. In fact, it has mounting up high to sum of you, leading to a feeling of ungrateful for enduring the course. And dat feeling is – regret. But guys, life offers no regret. Even how bad we’ve screwed up or how wrong da decision we took, we vow not to surrender till the day we leave dis world. There always be a wisdom behind everything dat human must embrace. Behind all mistakes and wrongs, dere lies God’s grace for us to grab.


Lets create our 11-month-stay in taylor’s a truly remarkable moment. So dat when we end up our life with success and glory, we will bump to each other and greet, ‘hey we are from taylors.’ Even to da furthest destination the destiny has brought us apart, da presence will always be felt in the hearts. But guys, I cant do it alone, by myself.


I need you. U might not think dat, despite having an awful day in college –teaching, marking, and meeting, (bla bla bla and da list goes on) u always be da reason why im still surviving in taylors. Ur happiness and warmth smile be da inner strength dat drives my passion to keep on doing what I am supposed to do. Without ur support and guidance, I am nobody. =(


So please dun leave me alone. I need u guys to help me to assist you. Did not we promise to each other to help ourselves n da rest in da name of success? Cuz we are like one big happy family – sharing and putting concerns more than we do to ourselves. And sumone has reminded me that – success isn’t about studying its about bonding. How true. So lets make dis happen 2gether, shall we?


Hence team,


Its not only a burdensome to you, its killing me as well. Slowly and silently. But so long we got each other standing at our sides, bring any storm or wind, we stand together still, holding our hands, firming our hearts and FIGHT. We can do this together guys, trust me. All we need is a teamwork and mutual understanding. Da rest is up to Him.


Last but not least, albeit to sum up – as I always say to myself , “ da only reason why we still keep on living is becuz we are still fighting” and we will keep on fighting till the day we finally close our eyes … for an everlasting happiness in the hereafter.



Lets Make Dis Happen, Guys




Your Zokhri Idris
XXX

Mom I'm Hommmmmmmmmmmmmmmee

Damn it !!!

I know I've made it again ...

For da next and da continuous time ...

Even, wif valid reason(s) I'll justify, it wud never regain da asignofthecreator readers' support and confidence.

My Fault

I Know I've been procrastinating my niu entries
Despite I got thousands if not millions ideas to write about

- How blessed I am been awarded wif these young n talented kids
also
- How disastrous I was / am to handle 'em

but me just cant

I rest my case, pleading guilty 4 dis long disappearance ... I'M SO SORRY

AND

MY DEFENCE IS,

- The studs really drive me crazy

Honestly speaking aka I tak tipu punyerrrrr

LOL

Plus,

I've been stucked wif my 2008 Plan Execution. cant tell ya in exact WTH izzit. its 'private n confidential. TOP SECRET. fullstop.

Its OK if u dun believe me dis time. I can take it. If I were u, I wud probably do da same thing too ...

But I just wanna tell ya,


U'll Never Be Forgotten




Forever be yours,
ZI
XXX

Note to My Studs

My F.r.i.e.n.d.s.t.e.r & F.a.c.e.b.o.o.k status says -

Zokhri Idris loves his studs much as they made his day despite having monday blues in the beginning

L2, L3 and P3 clans - "U guys really made my day"

Yours,
Zokhri XXX

1428 in a Glance

{ A picture speaks a thousand words }

1429: Revisiting Resolutions

1st Muharam 1429

To My Brothers and Sisters in Islam,

Wishing you a blessed Hijri New Year. Kul A’mun Wa Antum B Kher. May dis niu yer gears our obedience up, motivating us to serve Him more without compromising and contemplating. May all our sins be forgiven and all our deeds are rewarded accordingly. The past 365 days have witnessed tragic bloodsheds and disasters lingering amongst us the Muslims, all around dis mortal planet. War, suppression, hunger, famines are still rampant, dominating and being part of our conflicts.

We ignore and forget the importance of UNITY dat we stand equally in the eyes of God except the level of devotion one possesses. We rather stayed individually and independently, neglecting others suffering.

We ignore and forget the power of LOVE. That God commands us to love our neighbours more than we love ourselves. For Love will erase abhorrence, hatred ness, and evil minds. We let our hearts n minds be conquered by desire, spreading the flame of conceits and boastful amongst us

Why O Why?

Dear Lord,

Forgive our sins O Almighty

To ye we seek guidance and repentance

p/s: the article below is written by Anthony Fernando, inviting us to reflect and to correct ourselves. May we inquire wisdoms and virtues from every single thing that has happened.

For The Love of The Ummah,
XXX

January 9, 2008

Revisiting Resolutions

Every year millions of people make New Year's resolutions and then fail to follow through on them. Here's a simple tip that will help you break this cycle and make your New Year's resolutions a reality.

One of the main reasons people fail to follow through on their New Year's resolutions is that a year is simply too long a time frame to work with. For example, if you set a New Year's resolution to lose 20 pounds by the end of the year, it is very easy to think,

"I've got all year to make this happen"

As soon as you start thinking like this, your resolution loses its appeal and you have no compelling reason to get started. All too often your resolution ends up in the 'someday basket'.
The secret to making your New Year's resolution a reality is to transform it into a '6 month resolution' and a '3 month resolution'.

To do this, first take your end of year resolution and divide it in half.

For example: 'I will lose 20 pounds by the end of the year' becomes…

I will lose 10 pounds by the end of June.

Next divide this in half again to create your 3 month resolution…

I will lose 5 pounds by the end of March.

You now have a goal that is only 90 days away which is much more compelling than a goal that you don't have to think about for twelve whole months.

This simple process is also a great way to check whether your New Year's resolutions are realistic. When you work out your 3 month resolution, you should feel that this is something you can achieve if you work hard for the next 90 days.

If on the other hand you discover that your 3 month resolution is completely impossible from where you are today, it is likely that your end of year goal is somewhat unrealistic. In this case, you should revise your goals until they feel achieveable. Remember your goals should inspire and motivate you to take action - they shouldn't scare or intimidate you!

The New Year is a great time to create plans and make a fresh start. So today I'd like to encourage you to use this simple technique to set specific and achieveable New Year's resolutions for 2008.

This Week's Action Steps

(1) Divide your end of year resolution in two to create your 6 month resolution
(2) Divide your 6 month resolution in two to create your 3 month resolution
(3) Assess your 3 month resolution to see if it is something you can achieve within 90 days
(4) Revise your goals accordingly
(5) Get started and - Make It Happen!

Dare to dream, Anthony XXX

N Da least I Can Do (part2)

Dear friend,

I am not writing to you, with the thinking not being a councillor neither a good motivator. I dun know either, what’s da best piece of thots to share wif u at dis crucial moment. My mind is full of an empty space even my hearts strongly inclines to write sumting. Ppl say, da words don’t matter but the thots dat count. Solely believe on dis, I am replying to u wif da best effort dat I can.

Words are just words. It cud invite many rooms interpretations n inferences. At such, I honestly have no idea how my sayings cud be meaningful 2 u.

Do u ever know dat, life has a lot to offer than the exams? Exams are just a micro-part in parcelled in our life. In fact life itself is a test. So why fear? I regards exams are just a mean to test how much u’ve absorbed and able to demonstrate things u’ve learnt. But is it dats all you n me (da muslims) perceive knowledge? N I dun have to tell u dat, ‘ilm without execution is just like a tree without fruits’

Hence izzit (exam) make a big deal 2 us?

As 2 regard to fear, it’s the thing measurable and controllable by us. Its within ourselves. We determine whether we shud feel it or ignore it. Should it is failed to be handled, it disrupted da clarity of mind and firmness of da heart. Human normally ok to have fear, but never and ever it gets over you. (of course u are well-versed wat da things we shud fear n wat are not)

My instincts strongly persuade me to think u are just fine. Those aren’t new things to u, its just a reiteration in different ways n styles. N u dun need to be warned dat in life, dere’s a bigger matter needs to be examined. Dis isn’t even da beginning. i know u've much prepared n really look forward to facing da exam. i've nothing else 2 add-up since u've put up ur own light of inspiration. n wat a better motivation cud be other than the words of God from the Holy Qoran plus a good inspiration is born naturally within oneself i.e. from the heart

In da end, I indeed dun know how much dis rumbles can help. But ppl taught me 2 give a hand even tho it won’t be needed. Just trying my luck ere n being 25 yo has taught me, dere’s no harm in trying n not even worth to fear of doing one. No matter whether u will succeed or u might screwed up, both are far better than being one who fear without even trying. (trying wif failures is better than doing nothing)

Da reason why we are still living is because we are still fighting. Loosing a hope to live is loosing the chance to live

May The Force Be With You

p/s Silence doesnt mean disappearing cuz sumtimes, things are better to be left unsaid =)

best,

xxx

Recipe For A Niu Yer

Farewell 2007
Welcome 2008

Omg .. my niu yer eve party was awesome n remarkably happening. A blast. Me wif some old mates (high skewl buddies) witnessed da end of 2007 at KLCC park. Admitted, it was drizzling badly, but still din make us down to keep on cheering. Soon after da fireworks presentation (while hugging each other, reminiscing da ups and downs we’ve been thru) we made our way to Starhill @ Bukit Bintang.

N dere we go

All nite long singing, dancing like maniac (da malays will classify it as a state of ‘naik sheikh') LOL … best gils pleaseeeeeeee
My glasses were even damaged (not da lense but da frame was slightly unstable) when we were jumping while dancing (masa lagu 'destinasi cinta' ke ape ntah) huhu. But no worries, it has been fixed-up when I later stopped @ da optometry. U know, dat ‘seronok tak hengat’ kinda mood.

My My

After 3 hours of clubbing, we headed to a ‘mamak’ stall nearby. Me had two bottles of sparkling water due to maximum dehydration muahahahahaha. Then we chatted 4 nearly two hours – laughing n having so much fun. (matilaaaaaa semua Zaman Jahiliyyah I terbongkar plis)

When we realised da restraunt was about to close, we made our way 2 Hang Tuah (approx 2 miles away) 2 get our wheels and drove back home. Reached me fren’s home, performing fajr prayer (berhibur pun kenelah ingat tuhan kannn) (^_^) n dats it – off to nowhere land wif no worries and concerns.

Upon returning to office, got dis email from ex-colleague. Kinda soul-purifying n inspiring I think. Thot of sharing wif u

Lets welcome 2008 wif hope n joy peeps
XXX

- Recipe for A New Year-

Take twelve whole months
Clean them thoroughly of all
Bitterness, hate, and jealousy
Make them fresh and clean as possible

Now cut each month into twenty –eight
Thirty or thirty one different parts
But dun make the whole batch at once

Prepare it one day at a time

Out of these ingredients

Mix well into each day
One part of faith
One part of patience
One part of courage

And one part of work

Add to each day
One part of hope
Faithfulness, generosity
Meditation and one good deed

Season the whole with a dash of good spirit

A sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
And a cupfull of good humor

Pour all of these into a vessel of love
Cook thoroughly over radiant joy
Garnish with a smile
And serve with quietness,
Unselfishness and cheerfulness

N dere u go
A happy 365 days awaiting u ahead

In Memory of da late Xda 2i (1st September 2005 - 29th December 2007)

Da most scary thing that I thot, has happening 2 me

Just happened

Without even an opportunity 2 retrieve – even wif a blink of eyes

Dear all,

I am now hand-phone less

Just lost it yesterday (damn it)

N da funny @ worst part of it, it was stolen from my bag when I was performing my rituals @ surau KLCC prayer room
(I tgh solat jemaah lagi okkkkk)

Huhu …

Sokay,
Im now an adult. Wont freak out juz because loosing a phone. It was an old phone enw. Thot of getting a niu one middle of next year. But I guess I dun have 2 wait dat long.

Actually, its not da phone dat I’ll be missing about. Its da content u b**tard thief. I ve lost all da precious contacts plus da lovely texts dat I got from u (especially from h_ _ & SC) -blushing-

Now I really feel like bursting … huhu

Takpelaaaaa, takde rezeki (calming myself)

Or maybe it’s a sign dat God will grant me da chance to fly back to da UK in return. Yipppeeeee (which I really hope dat is da case)

So dear mr thief, (takkan perempuan yg masuk surau laki kannnn)
I will forgive u shud I landed myself in Heathrow next September. If its not, I tuntut kat akhirat jer laaaaaa. LOL

To others,
Please text me provide me ur contact details for immediate use. Alternatively, u cud email at iamurworld83@yahoo.co.uk or whereisthelove83@gmail.com Donations r welcome too. I'll provide my a/c details if ur interested heh!!!
appreciate it loads guys xxx


-Two days more- hurraaaaaaahh

So Much 4 X'mas, huh ? (Version 2)

It was only less than 24 hours since I posted about P-E-A-C-E

N

Dis is wat I get in return


Pakistan’n Bhutto Assasinated

Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has been shot dead after a political rally.
Ms Bhutto, 54, died in hospital after being shot in the neck and chest.

"She has been martyred," said party official Rehman Malik.

The assassin struck moments after Ms Bhutto addressed crowds of supporters in the city of Rawalpindi.

She left the podium flanked by men in suits and stepped into an armoured car but as the vehicle made its way through the crowds, Ms Bhutto appeared through the roof to wave to supporters.
Moments later the attacker opened fire, shooting her in the neck and chest before blowing himself up.

Police officer Mohammad Shahid said: "The man first fired at Bhutto's vehicle. She ducked and then he blew himself up."

At least 16 other people were killed in the blast.

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said her assassination was the work of terrorists and he called on the people for their support as he declared three days of mourning.

"This cruelty is the work of those terrorists with whom we are fighting," Musharraf said in a brief televised address.

"The biggest threat to Pakistan and this nation is from these terrorists. I seek unity and support from the nation. We will not sit and rest until we get rid of these terrorists, root them out."

Opposition groups warned that the killing could spark civil war in the nuclear armed nation.


XXX

So much 4 peace, huh?

How Irony

O Lord, grant us ur mercy. May da anger and da hatred souls be gone from dis world



R.I.P Benazir Bhutto
R.I.H u bomber



-sadly ushering 2007 end-

So Much 4 X'mas, huh ?

Found a reali gud surmon 2day @ college.

Its Pope John Paul’s appeal 4 peace.

Thot of sharing bcuz its sumting 4 we, not only 4 da Christians 2 ponder upon, but all existing human mortals on dis planet.

N

I think da surmon is brilliant. Hitting da nose of da high class leaders 2 da very down level of commoners (like us!!!)

So have a look, n take a deep breath, reflecting on our surrounding


XXX


Today peace has become, throughout the world, a preoccupation not only for those responsible for the destiny of nations but even more so for broad sections of the population and innumerable individuals who generously and tenaciously dedicate themselves to creating an outlook of peace and to establish genuine peace between peoples and nations. This is comforting. But there is no hiding the fact that in spite of the efforts of all men and women of good will, there are still serious threats to peace in the world. Some of the threats take the form of divisions within various nations; others stem from deep-rooted and acute tensions between opposing nations and blocs within the community.

In reality, the confrontations that we witness today are distinguished from those of past history by certain new characteristics. In the first place they are worldwide: even a local conflict is often an expression of tensions originating elsewhere in the world. In the same way, it often happens that a conflict has profound effects far from where it broke out. Another characteristic is totality: present day tensions mobilize all the forces of the nations involved; moreover, selfish monopolization and even hostility are to be found today as much in the way economic life is run and in the technological application of science as in the way that the mass media or military resources are utilized.

Elsewhere, fear of a precarious peace, military and political imperatives, and economic and commercial interest lead to the establishment of arms stockpiles or to the sale of weapons capable of appalling destruction. The arms race, then, prevails over the great tasks of peace, which ought to unite peoples in new solidarity; it fosters sporadic but murderous conflicts and builds up the gravest threats. It is true that at first sight the cause of peace seems to be handicapped to a crippling extent.

But we must reach peace. Peace, as I said earlier, is threatened when uncertainty, doubt, and suspicion reign, and violence makes good use of this. Do we really want peace? Then we must dig deep within ourselves, and going beyond the divisions we find within us and between us, we must find the areas in which we can strengthen our convictions that human beings’ basic driving forces and the recognition of their real nature carry them toward openness to others, mutual respect, community and peace.

The course of this laborious search for the objective and universal truth about humanity, and the result of the search, will develop men and women of peace and dialogue, people who draw both strength and humility from a truth that they realize they must serve and not make use of for partisan interests.


Lets God’s Love Unite Us All,

4 days to 2008

Da Least I Can Do

I have a special friend who I always care and adore, but just cudnt say it thru. Its hurt learning dat somebody dat u care n concern, having da hardest time in life, but all u can do is nothing but only to pray fom far. U cudnt even lend ur ears, afraid of it will create a burden to the existing barrier and dilemma.

Ppl say, whatever comes from da heart, falls back to da heart. Even u whisper da sincerest wish to someone, at the highest mountain of earth – surrounded wif clouds and midst, da wind will take it away till it lands to da ears of da person. Hence, allow me to whisper my thoughtful prayers n hope to h_ _ in my blog, even I know they will never be heard to da person I care.

Dats da least I can do for a special friend

Dear friend,

Heard u r facing a hard moment dis tyme, but I’m sure dis isn’t da 1st. We both know dat u’ve encountered far more disastrous than dis. But u’ve made it thru. Believe me dear warior, dis is just a continuous of melancholic stanzas in life. The hardest time will pass, for u 2 reap da sweet moments dat follow.

Truth be told, I dun know how much sadness, undescribable n speechless linger ur thot @ da moment. But knowing ur notes, I know sumting real bad has happened. Even how useless or rubbish they rate you, or u weigh da ultimate outcome, every days passed is a process of learning. Bet me, even while walking down da lane in da middle of da nite, surrounded by darkness n serenity – doing nothing, carrying nothing, da heart n mind still learn

No one deserves to be lonely, but even one encounters, dere’s sumting can be gained. Da math is easy (despite I know I shudnt easily created maths formulae)

Loneliness (L) = Less Contact (LC)
LC = Less Commitment (LC2)
LC2 = More Focus (study + prep) – (meeting + activities)
More Focus = Success

Hence, Loneliness (L) = Focus (F) x Success (S) 2
L = FS2

Admittedly, it wudnt be as powerful as Einstein’s E=MC2, but its enough to shake ur mind

Muahahahahahaha

As to trust my dear, remember – dat trust is not to be given, but to be honoured. Thus, trust doesn’t come easily n we ought to trust nobody but for ourselves. Simply becuz, no one cud understand u better than u do

I know I am not included in ur circle of frens, justifying dat I ve no rites 2 spell all of these vividly to you. Da only least I can do, is to put dis in my blog, 4 da whole world 2 know how much I treasure you (even u will never know)

(^_^)

In da end, how bad da world has turned its back on you, I will never let u walk alone. Despite I cant hold ur arms, guiding u 2 da rite path walking side by side, I’m still be wif u. No matter how much u’ve succeeded in life or how bad u’ve failed, I’ll never look down on u

Simply bcuz

FRIENDSHIP IS UNCONDITIONAL

&

Dis is wat I am. Offering unconditional presence, serving everything, expecting nothing in return.




Thru thick and thin,
XXX

"KISS"

Hey peeps,

I’m back after a long period of hibernation. Yea yeah lame excuses, Zokhri !!!

LOL

So wats up here?

My Friendster Stats: Back to Uni n still missing sum1 terribly (muahahahaha)

My Facebook Stats: Zokhri is starting his first week @ Uni and he’s feeling gud going back to Skewl.

My Real-life Stats: Scared & anxiously waiting for 2008. Sumting huge is about to happen, I believe

-wishes now .... -

So to all Muslim frens,
Selamat Menyambut Hari Kemenangan & Maaf Zahir Batin

My Christian mates,
Happy Yuletide to thou
HO HO HO Merry X’mas
Av a lovely remarkable X’mas dis yer

Da remainings,
Eppy Niu Yer 2008
Lets usher da coming 2008 wif JOY n HOPE

Dats it 4 an update.


Yours sincerely
XXX