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

Renewal

by Thomas Heng

"Unnoticed by the crowd;
Passed on by the world;
Discounted by the brethren."
Impaled by self-doubt.

Are these shackles not self-imposed?
Are these wounds not self-inflicted?
Are these not the chains of self-delusion?
Awaken, and watch the virtual binds loosen completely.

The time has come for self-exile to end;
As the permafrost melts, so must the hibernation cease;
As the earth renews itself, so does one's nature;
Claim the inheritance that is your destiny.

Without

by Thomas Heng

LORD, with you I can
Arrive without preconception
Enter without qualification
Partake without charge

Hope without proof
Witness without evidence
Share myself without judgement
Provide solace without comfort
Illuminate without being engulfed

Be right without being righteous
Be humbled without humiliation
Be content without avarice
Be hurt without suffering
Revisit without rancour

Toil without weariness
Persist without approval
Proceed without wavering
Persevere without vindication
Love without reward
Leave without being abandoned

May I always remain in Your Love
without losing faith in You
Amen.

On Respect

by Thomas Heng

Realise that while each of us is different, we are altogether not that much different after all
Edify one another through each simple thought, word and deed
Strengthen one another in times of trial, even in the midst of one's own
Place one's emphasis on the other, rather than the self
Encourage one another to share the deepest of emotions through revealing one's own
Clarify one's thoughts through discussions of candour
Thank one another for the audience granted, the support rendered, and the time shared

The Infinite Love

by Thomas Heng

Love initiates through a multitude of circumstances and situations.

Love grows with faith.

Love ends when expectations begin.

Love returns through forgiveness.

The same can be said of once's relationship with the Infinite.

I Am The Seed

by Thomas Heng

I am the Seed,

The one that was Formed and Planted

by Your Loving Hand.

I who was Nothing,

I who now can Be,

Through Your Divine Grace,

I who have been Sown into this land.

I am the Seed,

The one that Emerges

Out of darkness, into the light

I who Creep a single green Shoot,

To Embrace the Warmth You Provide

And the cool light of the Evening,

The one who Shivers under

The First Dew You Caringly Placed.

I am the Seed,

The one that Wavers unceasingly

In the constantly fickle wind,

I who Care little about being a Sapling,

I who Worry more about juvenile Appearances

The one who Rebels against the Destiny

That You ahead of me Wisely Forged.

I am the Seed,

The one that Weathers both night and day

Through the erosion of tumult and strife

I who Strive for years

To be Addressed as a Tree,

The one who Shelters all and sundry,

Those whom You have Shrewdly Appointed.

I am the Seed,

The one that Succours many in need,

The one that Bears much Fruit,

The one that Releases thousands of seeds from captivity,

Yet I am but a Seed,

The one that was Formed and Planted

by Your Loving Hand.

Life in Stops and Starts

by Thomas Heng

Life is Worth Living When We...

Stop Venting and Start Listening

Stop Preaching and Start Learning

Stop Complaining and Start Reflecting

Stop Being Right and Start Being Authentic

Stop Procrastinating and Start Taking Action

Stop Having Doubts and Start Acting in Faith

Stop Having a Job and Start Having Fun with it

Stop Expecting Relationships and Start Growing Friendships

The Truth of Being A Christian

I first came across this little poem about five years ago, and I believe this will be meaningful to you if you are seeking to grow spiritually during your journey in this world, no matter what values you currently abide by.
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When I say..... "I am a Christian" 
I'm not shouting I'm clean livin" 
I'm whispering "I was lost" 
Now I'm found and I'm forgiven. 

When I say... "I am a Christian" 
I don't speak of this with pride. 
I'm confessing that I stumble 
and need CHRIST to be my guide. 

When I say.... "I am a Christian" 
I'm not trying to be strong. 
I'm professing that I'm weak 
and need HIS strength to carry on. 

When I say.... "I am a Christian" 
I'm not bragging of success. 
I'm admitting I have failed 
and need God to clean my mess. 

When I say...."I am a Christian" 
I'm not claiming to be perfect, 
My flaws are far too visible 
but, God believes I am worth it. 

When I say... "I am a Christian" 
I still feel the sting of pain, 
I have my share of heartaches 
So I call upon His name. 

When I say...."I am a Christian" 
I"m not holier than thou, 
I'm just a simple sinner 
who received God's good grace, somehow. 

Affirmations

I am confident

I am passionate

I am valuable to Society

I am courageous

I am a unique person

I have a unique vision

I am cheerful

I am inspiring

I am awesome

I attract success

I am caring

I am trustworthy

I am focussed

I am disciplined

I am a good listener

I am decisive

I am a good communicator

I am generous

I am energetic

I am creative

I am assertive

I am a contribuion to others

I deserve success

I am a good student

I am a survivor

I am true to my future self

I am perserverant

I can overcome all obstacles

I present myself clearly

I am passionate about my causes

I identify myself with those around me

I am warm and friendly

I am good to myself

I like being with me

I enjoy being with others

I enjoy solitary time

I enjoy working for my goals

I have crystal clear vision

I work daily for my dreams

I am open to ideas around me

I am responsible for my results

I am the captain of my ship

i am the painter of my canvas

I learn regularly from successful people

I acknowledge my successes

I am humble

I am supportive

I can acheive all my dreams!

Inspirations 009 -- Ten Companions

Ten Companions

by Thomas Heng

Success is my duty

Wealth is my reponsibility

Sharing is my passion

Learning is my desire

Speaking is my hobby

Reading is my habit

Dreams are my staple

Courage is my friend

Spirit is my guide

Love is my footprint