tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post9204635647948270988..comments2024-03-19T18:44:15.041+08:00Comments on Little Stories: Love, Life and PoetryGilbert Koh aka Mr Wanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01027678080233274309noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-15469174512374545732007-06-06T04:02:00.000+08:002007-06-06T04:02:00.000+08:00You are really inspiring. Your wisdom renews my se...You are really inspiring. <BR/>Your wisdom renews my senses.Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857096341411322800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-59036672875694050362007-06-05T07:59:00.000+08:002007-06-05T07:59:00.000+08:00You have a lot of work to do then. Why don't you g...You have a lot of work to do then. Why don't you get started on the bulk of it?<BR/><BR/>You know - heterosexual premarital sex; heterosexual extramarital sex; heterosexual sex in Geylang, Desker Road, Batam, Bangkok, Haadjai etc etc.<BR/><BR/>Why pick on gays?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-6448347712367674082007-05-31T21:19:00.000+08:002007-05-31T21:19:00.000+08:00Love, my friend, is always the right thing to do. ...Love, my friend, is always the right thing to do. Go ask Jesus<BR/><BR/>You too are confuse.Yes the Lord said Love thy neighbour as one self. I would gladly give up my life for a friend or family member whether the friend is a homosexual or a lesbian or not. I will however help him or her seek the word of the Lord as to what he or she must do and do the right thing as written in the Book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-91168512698332658792007-05-31T11:35:00.000+08:002007-05-31T11:35:00.000+08:00Love, my friend, is always the right thing to do. ...Love, my friend, is always the right thing to do. Go ask Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-68643884871214549512007-05-30T23:40:00.000+08:002007-05-30T23:40:00.000+08:00some parents don't deserve to be parents and they ...some parents don't deserve to be parents and they confuse love with the right thing to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-48876769960427847452007-05-29T23:16:00.000+08:002007-05-29T23:16:00.000+08:00:)Ainin & S'pore Lesbian, I am happy for both of y...:)<BR/><BR/>Ainin & S'pore Lesbian, I am happy for both of you.Gilbert Koh aka Mr Wanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027678080233274309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-78215878068956273962007-05-29T16:30:00.000+08:002007-05-29T16:30:00.000+08:00You wrote: "And if my children grew up and one day...You wrote: "And if my children grew up and one day told me that they were gay, then in a strange way I think I would feel honoured. That they loved and trusted me enough to tell me such a thing, in a society where such things are often so deeply misunderstood... In all cases, I think I would continue to love them, as a father should. I would respect their basic intrinsic right, as human beings, to choose their own paths in life, even if these are not paths I would have chosen for myself, or for them."<BR/><BR/>Very recently, my dad who has accepted me, his lesbian daughter, said something very similar. That I am my own human being, and eventually all those issues surrounding homosexuality become irrelevant - and he would continue to love me, as a father should.<BR/><BR/>At that moment when he said that I felt so much love for him, so much security in his love for me, knowing that I will forever be accepted and loved as his child, even though I am gay - and so much respect for this wonderful human being who I am blessed to have as a father. And I know that moment, and that unshakeable confidence in my parent's love for me, will stay with me till the day I die.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Mr Wang, you have my utmost respect as a fantastic thinker and father.<BR/><BR/>- Singapore lesbianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-88642588796194432992007-05-29T11:59:00.000+08:002007-05-29T11:59:00.000+08:00To anon May 28, 2007, 1037pm; hi, you must be the ...To anon May 28, 2007, 1037pm; hi, you must be the kind anon who responded earlier, I feel honoured to have your attention again. Well, at a tender age I was irritated by my mother who literally forced me to pray to deities(Taoism). Somehow I never like the idea but it then instigated me to read up religions, all sorts if I can understand them. I was also fully convinced that though I am an atheist, I cannot deny the existences of religions and their believers as they are all around me almost all the time. Honestly I even see much positive social values in religions. The unfortunate or rather sad thing about humanity is that the more educated(in tandem with time)the more they become artificial(less human may I say). The mountain fascinates me, I cant find one here and even if I do, it will be "state property, trespassers will be prosecuted". There are mountains and bigger ones elsewhere, it is a matter of time I will be there. It is a very big goal, so I believe it should score! I thank you and do hope to communicate with you frequently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-85653206935144905122007-05-29T10:03:00.000+08:002007-05-29T10:03:00.000+08:00Dear Mr Wang, Thank you for your always insightful...Dear Mr Wang, <BR/>Thank you for your always insightful writing. I'm an avid reader. I've been dealing with the working mother dilemma for a while, as my toddling twins clamber for more attention. This post was especially well timed for me, and proved to be the catalyst. After reading this post yesterday, I walked into my boss's office and announced my intention to quit. Luckily for me, she's offered an alternative I can't refuse. I'd like to thank you again. Children are indeed only young once.kssmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518136706368008158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-37887419104103116852007-05-28T22:37:00.000+08:002007-05-28T22:37:00.000+08:00scb: At this stage of ur life u should be working ...scb: At this stage of ur life u should be working for ur next life. Cultivating of ur mind to make urself a better person is the way to go if u r able to take this path. How ? There r many ways. I like Zen meditation technique. U need not have to be a Buddhist to apply this technique. Of course it helps alot if u study Buddhism. The progress is very slow. The important thing is to be compassionate and if u can, help others to have a better life. There are joy n happiness in helping others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-68188079949092922532007-05-28T12:52:00.000+08:002007-05-28T12:52:00.000+08:00Ah so, Mr Wang you are a free thinker.That is why ...Ah so, Mr Wang you are a free thinker.<BR/><BR/>That is why you comments are as such. Hopefully the day will come when you see the lightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-6585998047860890462007-05-28T00:33:00.000+08:002007-05-28T00:33:00.000+08:00In a strange turn of events those who migrate take...In a strange turn of events those who migrate take with them a snapshot of their culture and values from the moment of their migration. The culture in their country of origin keeps evolving and changes. But the immigrants do not change. They are now sustaining their original culture in the context of the culture of their new land. If that is correct than maybe that's why immigrant families are more traditional than the counterparts that stayed behind.Slawek Rogulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462380179887355662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-7978130250385327242007-05-28T00:06:00.000+08:002007-05-28T00:06:00.000+08:00Thank You sincerely Mr anonymous May 27,2007, 10.2...Thank You sincerely Mr anonymous May 27,2007, 10.26pm for your kind response. Being an atheist since young myself, I am unable to anchor to any faith to look for enlightenment. However, I do strongly believe in spiritual(not of the religious kind) wellbeing and try hard to see how others understand and interpret spirituality and spiritualism. Having live for 56 years, I have yet to understand the minds and hearts of humanity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-90473556950790662262007-05-27T23:15:00.000+08:002007-05-27T23:15:00.000+08:00Yet the funny thing is that children invariably tu...Yet the funny thing is that children invariably turn out very much like their parents as they grow up - despite trying to be different in their younger days. I think certain ways of behaving and thinking are hardwired in our DNA. But we still have an option to try and reprogram our brains and hopefully improve on the previous modelYauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739777043491722892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-49002665259628138302007-05-27T22:26:00.000+08:002007-05-27T22:26:00.000+08:00scb:Spiritual pursuit lead to inner peace, lasting...scb:<BR/>Spiritual pursuit lead to inner peace, lasting happiness n more importantly put ur happiness within ur control.<BR/>Material pursuit bring instant,short and superficial happiness at best, if u succeed. Frustration if u don't. And craving for more. Material pursuit put ur happiness beyond ur own control.<BR/>It is obvious which is better in the long run.<BR/>However, in today's materialistic world, it is difficult for the average person to go 100% on spiritual pursuit. So strike a balance between the two especially when u r young. As u grow older, increase the % in favour of spiritual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-8507411661644104112007-05-27T18:54:00.000+08:002007-05-27T18:54:00.000+08:00scb:you ask such huge questions. :)scb:<BR/><BR/>you ask such huge questions. :)Gilbert Koh aka Mr Wanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027678080233274309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-2278954678557089132007-05-27T12:23:00.000+08:002007-05-27T12:23:00.000+08:00Mr Wang, is spiritualism link to material wellbein...Mr Wang, is spiritualism link to material wellbeing? I mean must spiritual attainment comes after material needs are fulfilled? Or is spiritual endeavour on a different plane from materialism; that is spiritualism must be attained through detachment from material pursuits. Kindly give me your takes, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-9776118339747174022007-05-27T11:17:00.000+08:002007-05-27T11:17:00.000+08:00Mr Wang, I wish I had the same wisdom as you do. I...Mr Wang, I wish I had the same wisdom as you do. It's such a shame that my wisdom has problem catching up with my age. Recently I have been telling myself to reassess my goals and priorities. Do I want a balanced work-life that allows quality time for myself or do I want high income but little personal time and then seek superficial happiness in retail therapy? I am having a better idea now but still I have to constantly remind myself not to be distracted by how much more my peers are earning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-86499801524690296782007-05-27T07:32:00.000+08:002007-05-27T07:32:00.000+08:00Buddhism (or whatever label you give it) in its es...Buddhism (or whatever label you give it) in its essence is to transcend all forms & let wisdom flourish. Between now & the permanent nothingness, there are so many beautiful things in life like watching kids growing up, being with loved ones, mathematics, science, appreciate this universe.... There are many great thinkers before us whom we can learn from like Martin Heidegger, Kahlil etc. <BR/>Your article is refreshing & has the power to awaken many....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-78526112953633479552007-05-27T05:08:00.000+08:002007-05-27T05:08:00.000+08:00To Hsien Lei:Perfection to different people means ...To Hsien Lei:<BR/><BR/>Perfection to different people means different things. So i guess in this respect, there is no perfection, really =)<BR/><BR/>FrauP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-48519771255387214132007-05-27T02:23:00.000+08:002007-05-27T02:23:00.000+08:00"...don't fret about taking time off your career."..."...don't fret about taking time off your career."<BR/><BR/>I think it's naive to think that a woman can take time off her career and suffer no consequences. I have a PhD in epidemiology and went to top American universities but decided to take time off to devote to my family. There is no way I could return to academic research now even if I wanted to. That's just a fact of a life. <BR/><BR/>Any woman who wants to leave the career track no matter how temporary needs to realize that whatever decision she makes, there will be good and bad consequences. If we want to spend more time with our children, we must be willing accept that our careers will suffer. And vice versa. <BR/><BR/>No woman can have it all. No woman is perfect. There are no perfect women with perfect lives. And <B>that's OK</B>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-34129589695286496452007-05-27T01:55:00.000+08:002007-05-27T01:55:00.000+08:00Hi Mr Wang, Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am...Hi Mr Wang, Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am in the midst of a career change... one where I'm walking away from upper-middle class salary to start from scratch. Have not told my parents yet. I know my dad may be worried in the beginning but would accept it as my choice eventually. It is my mom who often finds it hard to accept any choice that is not the societal norms. Still I decided that it's my life, I have to pursue the choices that I think would bring me the most satisfaction with my life journey :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-74321638223144534432007-05-27T00:56:00.000+08:002007-05-27T00:56:00.000+08:00Mr Wang, just would like to say how impressed I am...Mr Wang, just would like to say how impressed I am with your work and life ethic, and that your blog is indeed enlightening.<BR/><BR/>Recently finding myself at a crossroads, I consulted an uncle who advised me to look at my life in different quadrants (segments).<BR/><BR/>1. Studies<BR/>2. Family<BR/>3. Physical health<BR/>4. Spiritual health<BR/><BR/>Just thinking about my life and my achievements in this framework helped me in understanding why I always felt as if I was unable to move forward.Rushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091199958215749452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-14493104387943057652007-05-26T23:36:00.000+08:002007-05-26T23:36:00.000+08:00Thank you, Mr Wang.I have been an avid reader of y...Thank you, Mr Wang.<BR/><BR/>I have been an avid reader of your blog for the past 1 year or so, and it is great to see you blogging about Spirituality.<BR/><BR/>You are right in saying that our lives consist of many aspects (Career, Relationship, Health, etc), and that Spirituality is the most important. Without it, the others do not mean much.<BR/><BR/>And thank you for the article about the Venerable Hyon Gak Sunim. Inspirational indeed. Keep up the good work, Mr. Wang!<BR/><BR/>Your loyal reader in Perth, WA.<BR/><BR/>=)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09129043315892324393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405345292513335071.post-21660920909783922622007-05-26T22:42:00.000+08:002007-05-26T22:42:00.000+08:00"It's such a pity that our education system places..."It's such a pity that our education system places little emphasis on Literature. It's just about the only subject that examines the condition of being human. "<BR/><BR/>Yea! I cant agree with you more. Our education has a moral loophole!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com