When you find meaning to live
July 2nd, 2008 by Yvonne
There is something I learned from trying my hands on everything. That is, the best favor you can do for others is simply by doing best at what you do.
You don’t have to reach for the moon, feed 100,000 starving children, or be well-known in the world.
The people who left the biggest impression in me were little known, they led the simplest lives. Friendships were few, but those stayed and walked along were worth so much no money could buy.
And these people showed me what it means to keep my feet firm on the ground.
There was Stephen Hawkings
In Malaysia, we have Tan Bing Xuan.
Never forget Brooke Ellison.
2001. Alicia’s done with her LLB. Going to do Maritime Law next.
I have been on national television, met important people, crossed the ocean and back. What a big roundabout. Only to learn a very simple lesson.
Life is worth living when there is meaning. It may be tough, lengthy, and lonely. But none of them would matter when you find that purpose to live by.
There is a long way more to go. But I’m beginning to enjoy research. It makes me believe that everyday I live will be worthwhile. I am not useless.
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July 2nd, 2008 at 9:19 pm
hei thanx alot for the couragous sentences
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:36 pm
No one is ‘useless’.
“That is, the best favor you can do for others is simply by doing best at what you do.”
…that’s part of following one’s calling, one’s vocation in life. Everyone is called - it is a matter of one finding that particular calling, and that calling is only discovered if one starts actively thinking about what that calling is in one’s life.
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Hi Yvonne,
Life has been tough on me lately… and as always, coming here always gives me the lil push to persevere… that lil encouragement. yes, we all need a reason to live and now, i seriously need to state down mine.
July 2nd, 2008 at 10:07 pm
will: Your welcome!
zewt: But you still have good humor to blog. Not bad, friend.
Richard: Someone called me useless right before I went all out to publish my book.
July 3rd, 2008 at 12:38 am
Yes, Yvonne. I agree with you 100%. Live a purpose driven life and everything will fall into their designated places nicely.
This post touch my heart.
Thanks for sharing.
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:14 am
No. Nobody is useless, and you are definitely NOT useless.
I am glad that you are beginning to enjoy research, it’s fun
July 4th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Yvonne, you are much more courageous than a lot of us. Your battle against NF is a testimony that you are as good as Steven Hawkins or Tan Bing Xuan. Thanks for inspiring me and may God bless you always.
July 6th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Yvonne, I really can tell you are enjoying every moments of your life