In our wishes, small urgings, dreams and fantasies, we are given intimations of the way we are to go. It is our way alone and cannot be learned by reading books or listening to scholars or following others. We can learn our way only by taking seriously the sign that we see and the small…
Author: Sivin Kit
man of one wife, father of four kids
Random Thoughts before the Day fully begins
Doing History had been very enriching the past 3 weeks, but it’s Making History and seeing ourselves part of that process which is more exciting. Connecting the two dots – the doing and the making of history – and seeing the relation between them helps us to be anchored in daily realities and future possibilities….
Random Links 239 ("Malaysian Politics is Exciting" Edition)
Karpal, Mahathir exchange letters on 1988 judicial crisis Are there going to be more cans of worms reopening day by day? At least open letters are for all to read … But reading the eye witness account made me pause. Pas MP receives standing ovation in Shah Alam Catholic Church Wow … how come this…
On This Rock
“YOU ARE PETER, AND ON THIS ROCK I will build my church,” said Jesus to Simon Peter (Matt. 16:18). I had always envisioned this as the rock-strengthened church standing firm against all the onslaughts and batterings of hell’s forces. “Not so,” a scientist who was also a lay minister once told me, “I see that…
Random Thoughts after a late dinner
Funny because after looking at this picture where I am trying to initiate Baby Ewan to the wonders of potato chips … my mouth is itching again. 🙂 The body is no longer able to push itself as it used to… and I sincerely believe in a more integrated holistic view of the human person. …
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
It’s quite a while since I posted up any movies 🙂 Entertainment is not high on the agenda on this blog these days. But then, when it becomes a time when we can spend together as a family, then it’s okay. Since the arrival of Ewan, we have been unable to pop in a movie…
Facebook Songs
The moment face to face encounters are replaced by screen to screen "friendships" only then it’s time to sing some songs and make amends! The first Facebook Song I heard … with a tribute to Bob Dylan … All the way from UK! Nice youthful version! I love the part when you three of them…
Harmonics 5
* * * “… we can avoid many problems by following God’s laws; but we can’t control everything. God, however, always has a plan for our lives. This plan is meant to bless us and give us hope for the future. Whenever doubt threatens to cloud God’s promises, we can know that, no matter the…
Tony Jones Interview
I watched all three of the clips at one go and thoroughly enjoyed myself 🙂 Emergent Village Coordinator, Author and my friend Tony Jones looks like he’s having a great time too! There’s quite a lot of ground covered here in such a short time. I love the ending … or shall I say the…
A Better Way: Light a Candle!
The phrase "it’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness" is a very slight alteration on the less common Chinese proverb "’Don’t curse the darkness – light a candle." The advice given is "if something is wrong, do something about it rather than complain. – Everything2 You can start now by lighting a…