How Rich Am I?

One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father.
The son answered:
"I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have acreek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them."

The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, "Thanks, Dad, for showing me how poor we are."

Isn't perspective a wonderful thing?? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
So have U ever thought of what U really have instead of what U don't??
Stop complaining about the things you dun have..

In the modern day, with all the advancement in technology and innovation, we have a lot more than before.
We're richer physically, but poorer spiritually & emotionally..

Stupid Stupid!!

Many a time, we made mistakes not coz we are ignorant. We made mistakes when we actually know that they're mistakes!
"I know I shouldn't smoke.. it's bad for health.. but I'm addicted."
"I know I shouldn't be racist.. but I dun care. I just dun like this race.."
"I know he's a jerk.. but I still choose to be with him.. coz I like him."

Sounds familiar?
We seem to be in such situations every now & then. And pretty often, when we see our frens in such situation, we'll tell them, "I told you so".
That's a superbly "qian bian" statement (for the benefit of those who do not understand Chinese, this means a statement that will cause u some physical pain or that you'll have to endure a glare from your fren minimally).
It's really really easy for all of us to say things.. we all know wat we have to do.. the issue is, can we actually do it?

I made a really stupid mistake yesterday.. I actually allowed myself to be placed in a position where my beliefs & values are once again compromised. However, I feel that I could not help it at that point of time. It was a time when my judgement was clouded.. Or rather, I knew the consequences of such an action. However, I chose to allow it to happen. I felt totally "bashed up" after that. I knew that it's a mistake long long ago.. but once & again, I allowed such a thing to happen. I really ought to be shot. But no more.. I have to solve this problem by uprooting the "cause" totally. Once a mistake, twice carelessness, thrice stupidity. It's time I take better care of myself & not allowed myself to be in a compromising position. I pray that I have the strength & sense to carry this whole thing through..