One of life's lessons

Life has never ending lessons. At every stage of life, we pick up new ones and forget old ones. Some people stick to old ones, they never change.

I've realised long ago that I've changed in a way. I hated this new me, but I never admitted. (Such cases happen even when I've never lived abroad alone!) This new me was far too protective of myself, that when I sense danger, I tend to take an abrupt stop right there. This, I believe, has caused several opportunities missed, but I never admitted, because to me, staying and living the way I've chosen was the best, and I still think so now.

Today, just before hopping onto the van to get to the jetty to leave Pangkor, Sifu Tan gave me some words of wisdom. I've always thought of philosophies to be self-contradicting, and that words of wisdom don't apply the same to everyone. Yet, I stood and listened quietly to what this ex world-class badminton player had to say.

"I always say we have to learn two things in order to succeed in life - always learn to observe and accept."

He said really slowly, "Observe (pause)... And accept."

It stroke me. I've always claimed to be a keen observer, but Sifu's words stroke me that I've never, or have grown to not accept what I observe. By that I mean, I never accept people's faults. Like what ZodiacFacts on Twitter said, "When Virgos feel annoyed from facing irritating matters of trivial importance, they would turn cold, passive and detached." Little do they know matters of trivial importance can become very important when many - I guess?

Li Ning outlet's in Malaysia! *drools at Lin Dan*

I felt like it was a treasure given to me, especially at this time while I'm preparing for a new stage in life - working/internship. I've been observant, as I self proclaimed, now I should learn to accept. In a way, letting go at least part of my perfectionism, so I could accept the fact that some people are not just imperfect like we all are - they are incredibly odd in a well-bred person's sense.

That means I'm throwing away at least part of my self-protective character, and learn to not detach from irritating matters to quickly. With that hopefully, I'll become a better person. Of course, as well, I hope it'll help me walk a smoother path at work.

God bless.