Sunday 29 November 2009

Taking Stock

The past few months have been hectic but truly rewarding. I've not really had the opportunity to pause and take stock, let alone write as plainly as you are reading right now. There is a certain freedom that comes with the ability to reflect on past events with sufficient clarity and distance. I must admit that being able to compose the occasional poem or rhyme gives me immense joy, and I do hope reading my work has done a little for the same for you as well!

Amidst the darkness of the preceding months, with the global economic downturn and all that, opportunities have been coming my way more than ever, and I am truly blessed to be more able than ever to make the most of them. Now that the recession is loudly proclaimed (in the mainstream media at least!) to be over, perhaps you may be tempted to believe that it's back to business as usual. That may indeed be true, although it may not be surprising to realise that things do not return to normality just yet.

While many will in all likelihood resume 'regular' activities, there is no return to the darkness of self-absorption, approval-seeking-from-the-other-person way of life for yours truly. The future is bright, brighter than ever. It's not like the path had darkened for me in the past months, so I can't in all honesty say that the light has returned; for me, it has never departed!

Over the next few weeks I'll be consolidating my musings, reflections and thoughts, as part of my mission to apply what I have learnt. In the meantime, do share what you like about the content, style and tone of the topics I've raised thus far, and what more you'd like me to share about these issues. To help you further, here's a list of guiding questions, and yes, you can definitely suggest areas of improvement too:

  • What do you like most/least about the blog's contents?

  • What do you like most/least about the blog's style?

  • What do you like most/least about the blog's tone?

  • What would you like to add most to the blog?

So yes, feel free to post your comments, which will be updated in time (just not real-time at the moments!). I'm also accessible via Facebook, Google, Yahoo!, and soon Cuil. I'd love to create a wonderful experience for all of you!

Sunday 22 November 2009

Keys to Success

by Thomas Heng

Consider
Life
As
Really
Important
To
Yourself

Forget
Other
Considerations
Utilise
Spirit

Let
Information
Seep
Through
ENtirely

Master
Emotions
Always
New
INsights
Gained

Excellence
Never
Excludes the
Results
Generated by
You

When
In
Silence
Dwell
On
Me

Place
Ultimate
Recognition on
Personal
Objectives that
Serve
Everyone

Life
Of
Virtuous
Excellence

Saturday 14 November 2009

The Mystery of Choice

by Thomas Heng

Choice, a word oft used yet much abused
When paired with Freedom, one finds War
When bounded with Rationality, one risks Conformity
When teamed with Dichotomy, Falsehood reigns

Choice, a word simple yet profound
When confronted with the mirror of Truth
Suppression flees, as does Fear and Loss
Only Purpose and Wisdom remain
Guiding one's steps towards Destiny

Friday 6 November 2009

On Gratitude

by Thomas Heng

More than mouthing mere words
Rather a stirring from deep within
That resonates with the Other
One in union with the Infinite

More than a reflex action
Rather a deed of purpose
That initiates from the Soul
Rippling outward beyond boundaries