Change [I]

Change! a process that all of us need to go through from time to time. Can we adapt to change? Are we flexible enough?

Change! can be positive, can be negative. How do we react when we face with change?

Change! is what we need when things are so mundane and stagnant. We need change when we are not moving forward. We need change to face challenges and obstacles. We need change when it is time to do do. We need change when it is right to do so.

Change! can be fearful. This is because we might not be able to figure out the outcome of change.

"Ships" can change from time to time, and when we least expect it to change, that is where the fear comes in.

Change! Am I prepared for it? Are you prepared for it?

It Started Off as a Game...

Each time I read the story I posted earlier ["A Story that Never Fails to Touch Me"], tears would collect at the corner of my eyes.

Yes, it is just a story. Some people might feel that it is ridiculous to feel touched about invented stories such as this. Let's ask, how many of us would cry when we watch a movie or TV drama, or when we read a book? Aren't those "stories" too? Furthermore, where do stories come from? I guess it is safe to say most of it come from personal experiences. Moreover, life itself is a story. What is your story?

They initially started as a 'game' but it turned out to be a 'true story'  after they get along with each other for about 30 days. Isn't love amazing? I always wonder whether love is blind. I mean, besides God's love and the fact that God is love; what is the significance of 'love' in the general context?

I read a friend's blog recently and he posted an entry about true love. Love is blind. Yes, I do agree.  When the whole world seems to think that a person is lousy, it is not so in the eyes of the lover; because we can only see the strengths and willing to compromise to accept the weaknesses of the person we love. We are not perfect, that is why we are there for each other to complement each other. I also agree that it is more than mere feelings. There are indeed a lot of issues to consider before we commit ourselves into a relationship.

Race, Culture, Religion, Belief, Values, Compatibility, Political Views, Priorities in Life, Habits, Interests, Dreams etc, all these would contribute to the success of a relationship. It may start with feeling, but it will progress to commitment at a later stage. Can we live together despite the differences between us?

Of course the answer is in the affirmative; otherwise there will be a lot of divorce cases by now. How can we live together? Tolerance? Patience? Consideration? Understanding? Communication? Compromise? I guess the list will go on and on...

Love is not a game. It could have started as a game, but once we decide to be in a relationship, it is commitment. Commitment is not a big word, it is whether we are willing or not...

Are you willing?

A Story that Never Fails to Touch Me [I]

Daniel: I guess we are the left overs in this world.

Jasmine: I think so.. All of my friends have boyfriends & we are the only 2 persons left in this world without any special someone in our lives.

Daniel: Yup! I don't know what to do.

Jasmine: I know! We'll play a game.

Daniel: What game?

Jasmine: I'll be your girlfriend for 30 days & you will be my boyfriend.

Daniel: That's a great plan in fact, I don't have anything to do for the following weeks..


DAY 1:

They watched their first movie together & were both touched in the romantic film.


DAY 4:

They went to the beach & had a picnic... Daniel & Jasmine had their quality time together.


DAY 12:

Daniel invited Jasmine to a circus and they went to a Horror House.. Jasmine was scared and she tried to touch Daniel's hand but by accident she touched someone else's and they both laughed..


DAY 14:

They saw a fortune teller down the road and asked for their future. The fortune teller said: 'My darlings, please don't waste the time of your lives... spend your time together happily.' Then tears flow from the teller's eyes.


DAY 20:

Jasmine invited Daniel to go to the hill and they saw a meteor... Jasmine mumbled something.


DAY 28:

They rode on a bus and because of the bumpy road, Jasmine gave her first kiss to Daniel by accident.


DAY 29:

11:37 pm

Daniel & Jasmine were sitting in the park where they first decided to play this game...

Daniel: I'm tired Jasmine... do you want any drinks? I'll buy you one.. I'll just go down the road..

Jasmine: Apple juice would be fine,thanks.

Daniel: Wait for me...


20 minutes later... a stranger approached Jasmine.

Stranger: Are you a friend of Daniel?

Jasmine: Yes, why? What happened?

Stranger: A reckless drunken driver ran over Daniel & he is critical in the hospital.


11:57pm

The doctor came out from the emergency room & handed out an apple juice & a letter to Jasmine.

Doctor: We found this in Daniel's pocket.

Jasmine read the letter which says:

Jasmine, this past few days, I realized you are really a cute girl & I am falling for you.. your cherished smile, your everything when we played this game.. & before this game ends, I would like you to be my girlfriend for the rest of my life. I love you, Jasmine...

Jasmine crumples the paper & shouted..

'Daniel! I don't want you to die...I love you... Remember that night we saw a meteor? I mumbled something.. I wished that we would be together forever & never end this game. Please don't leave me, Daniel... I love you, you cannot do this to me

Then the clock strikes 12

Daniel's heart stop pumping


THEN IT WAS THE 30th DAY...


Always love your loved ones & show them how you feel before it's too late.. You will never know when they will be gone from your embrace.. If you were given a time to bestow petals of everlasting compassion & love to your love ones, today is the day. Love them while they are still here...