These Days

Am right smack in the middle of lunar new year currently. It has been a frenzy of new experiences.

Amidst of the hustle and bustle, I realized a difference in awareness level to things. For one, I am reminded of the need to be humble and to see the value of learning from others, regardless of age and experience. Not stubbornly holding onto my ideals and also how to assert my opinion. There is a little phase where I held the thinking of knowing it all and knowing it best. But that knowledgeable I am definitely not!

The realizations come about from two sources. One from the secular world via the ch8 local production currently broadcasted. In "Taste of Love", there is this chef wannabe who puts in lots of sincerity in preparing her dishes, even considering the recipient's health state at that moment. This is greatly contrasted against her friend, who uses the best ingredients and experiments with different cooking method / ingredients, but neglects the recipient's well being.

The second source of inspiration came from the Beatitudes shared in last Sunday's gospel reading, Matthew 5:1-12. My reflection from this, is what has been resounded in other readings through out the days i.e. if we think that we are good enough on our own, it will be difficult for us to see our own flaws and be sympathetic towards others. No big need to get hung up over abiding by rules that may be superficial and judging those who don't. It is not for us to decide. Even if it was, Lord Jesus will not have done it this way too.

Hmm, too serious reflections for this public holiday? Think not..