29
Mar
Posted by roujinlim in Buddhism, My life. Tagged: Buddhism, death, life, love, metta. 1 Comment
“Life is uncertain, but Death is”
(Buddha)
Death is the shadow of life. Wherever life is, death always follows. We all know that we WILL die eventually. But how many of us really appreciate life? How many of us put our priority on materials than relationships with other fellow humans? How many of us pursue ‘happiness’ [...]
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29
Mar
Posted by roujinlim in My life. Tagged: engagement, friends, high school friends. 1 Comment
I recently found out that one of my high school friends got engaged. I don’t know whether she has got the ring, or it’s kinda an informal agreement between she and BF would get married one day. But either one, I’m happy and excited for her!!!!
Gosh! Can’t believe it, one by one my [...]
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20
Mar
Posted by roujinlim in My life, Random. Tagged: imperment, life, want. 1 Comment
I’ve been asking myself lately — what do I want in this life?
But until now, I can’t answer the question yet…. I don’t really know what I really want in this life — name it happiness, career, success, family, wealth, health– I don’t know. Honestly I would like to have everything! But for sure it’s [...]
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19
Mar
Posted by roujinlim in My life, Random. Tagged: interview, job. Leave a Comment
Want to get good tips for your interview for your potential job position? Well, I found a good site that give useful tips. Click on the link and read it (coz I’m too lazy to type them all in my entry). Hopefully you’ll find something good there… and most of all, GOOD LUCK!
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12
Mar
Posted by roujinlim in My life. Tagged: impermanent, let go, life, suffering. 1 Comment
Impermanent
I was reminded of this phenomenon that life is impermanent last night. My friend confided in me that she just had an issue with her BF, their relationship is at the tip of iceberg. The news shocked me back to reality that everything is impermanent. I feel deeply sorry for my friend, yet I know it [...]
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4
Mar
Posted by roujinlim in My life, Random. Tagged: attachment, expectation, hurdle, obstacle, orientation week, problem, unibuds, unsw. 1 Comment
Well, I’m boringly waiting for my file transfer (from my computer to my external hard drive) to finish. It takes ageeeeeesss… *sigh* Thanks to the USB port of my external HD. So, to keep me away from daydreaming, I decide to write this entry.
Life is sometimes full of hurdles or problems. But what is problem [...]
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1
Mar
Posted by roujinlim in Uncategorized. Tagged: career, confidence, doubt, down, encouragement, job, up. 1 Comment
Am I Capable?
This question bugs me sometimes, especially during the times when I need confidence. Doubt hits me when I want it the least. Its coming definitely is beyond my control. Honestly, I’m not a timid or shy person, so self-confidence is not so much of an issue for me. But as the perceptions and [...]
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1
Mar
Posted by roujinlim in Buddhism, My life, Random. Tagged: Buddhism, happiness. 1 Comment
There are these four kinds of happiness to be won by a householder who enjoys sense pleasures from time to time and when occasion offers. What four? The happiness of ownership, the happiness of wealth, the happiness of freedom from debt and the happiness of blamelessness.
And what is the happiness of ownership? Concerning this, [...]
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