Heya all,
I know, I know...
It's been quite awhile since I last wrote in this blog. And judging by the trickling of visits to the site, I'm thankful that some of you still have me in mind. Though the numbers are down significantly, I'm nonetheless, thankful that there's still an inkling of interest.
Anyways, I've decided to blog again. Arghh!!!! Oh yes... and just when you'd thought you've finally gotten rid of me :)
So, stay tuned as we restart the engine of googlings.com on Monday with, hopefully, some inspiring writing that'll help you get through the day with a slight smile.
See you soon!
Warmest regards,
Ron
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Noah And The Pendant Of Life
Wahoo! So, my manuscript's been submitted for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2009. Preliminary results won't be in until mid-March, so keep your fingers crossed, ya.
You can get an excerpt of the novel at:
https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1054376
Your feedback would be great!!!
You can get an excerpt of the novel at:
https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1054376
Your feedback would be great!!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
I'm Back!
Okay, okay... I know everyone's probably been wondering where on earth I've disappeared to. My fault... so sorry.
But hey, here's some good news.
Just completed my first novel. Wahoo!
Titled : NOAH AND THE PENDANT OF LIFE
I'll be submitting it for competition on the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. http://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Novel-Award-Books/b?ie=UTF8&node=332264011
So, be sure to look out for it!
Also, I'm currently working on a full length comedy movie script. Have yet to firm a name for it. Will keep you posted once it's done...
Cheerio!
But hey, here's some good news.
Just completed my first novel. Wahoo!
Titled : NOAH AND THE PENDANT OF LIFE
I'll be submitting it for competition on the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. http://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Novel-Award-Books/b?ie=UTF8&node=332264011
So, be sure to look out for it!
Also, I'm currently working on a full length comedy movie script. Have yet to firm a name for it. Will keep you posted once it's done...
Cheerio!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Bearing crosses
There is a tendency within us all to shift responsibilities that we crave for or are unable to live up to ourselves upon the shoulders others, whether it be our spouses or friends. And this is often masked with expectations for the others to fulfill – that which we ourselves are unable to fulfill.
What am I talking about?
The many issues of morality, social responsibilities and character traits which we place upon someone else to live up to, which we ourselves are unable to do so. And what is even more striking is that we “demand” that our spouses or friends fulfill these expectations to an absolute.
More often than not, too, we make provide a convenient escape for ourselves through various ways and means, whether it be on a platform of “nobleness” or “self-sacrifice” where we tell our spouses or friends that we are unable or do not have the capabilities to pursue what we want them to. We then proceed to harbour hopes and aspirations that they can achieve what we have failed or are failing to achieve.
To be honest, there is no nobleness or self-sacrifice in our actions.
See, the burden to fulfill achievements and responsibilities should and must rest squarely on our own shoulders… regardless. For this is what is mean in the words of the Bible when it says that each person must bear their own crosses. There is no exception.
Therefore, to expect and/or make another bear our crosses, be it our spouses or friends or even mere acquaintances is not only irresponsible, it is cruel. And for those that do try to bear another’s cross, that too, is irresponsible and cruel because while the intentions may sound noble, when we do not allow another to carry their own responsibilities, we are prolonging the crippling process of self-actualisation for the other. We are not God, nor do we have the capability to sustain or shoulder such undertakings.
What am I talking about?
The many issues of morality, social responsibilities and character traits which we place upon someone else to live up to, which we ourselves are unable to do so. And what is even more striking is that we “demand” that our spouses or friends fulfill these expectations to an absolute.
More often than not, too, we make provide a convenient escape for ourselves through various ways and means, whether it be on a platform of “nobleness” or “self-sacrifice” where we tell our spouses or friends that we are unable or do not have the capabilities to pursue what we want them to. We then proceed to harbour hopes and aspirations that they can achieve what we have failed or are failing to achieve.
To be honest, there is no nobleness or self-sacrifice in our actions.
See, the burden to fulfill achievements and responsibilities should and must rest squarely on our own shoulders… regardless. For this is what is mean in the words of the Bible when it says that each person must bear their own crosses. There is no exception.
Therefore, to expect and/or make another bear our crosses, be it our spouses or friends or even mere acquaintances is not only irresponsible, it is cruel. And for those that do try to bear another’s cross, that too, is irresponsible and cruel because while the intentions may sound noble, when we do not allow another to carry their own responsibilities, we are prolonging the crippling process of self-actualisation for the other. We are not God, nor do we have the capability to sustain or shoulder such undertakings.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Full and absolute responsibility
We have great admiration for leaders and people who have taken full and absolute responsibilities for their decisions, actions and results that arise from their charge or even those that are not a direct result of their doing, but consequences from subordinates.
Yes, they are the ones that take full responsibilities for direct or indirect results if for nothing more than honour and dignity. And then there are those that are blatantly cowards, leader whom we see over and again blaming others for just about anything that go wrong and taking credit undeservingly for things that do go right.
Okay, enough said of leaders and such. Once again, I would like to bring this matter to heart on a micro level and address it to everyone, myself included.
See, the essence of bearing full and absolute responsibility for one’s actions or inactions is the first step towards being honest with ourselves. Yes, there will be countless times that things seems to spin out of our sphere where circumstances can be seen as “partly” or “fully” to be blamed for. But in truth, it is our response to it that matters more and to be fully accountable for our decisions thereafter.
For example, if natural disasters strike, our first reaction is to blame God and all. Second comes the blame on environmental change brought about by irresponsible industrialist that exploit everything for monetary gains. Yes, all that is part to blame, even to a large extend also. But that has happened. But we also have to look deep inside ourselves to realize that the response and responsibility to rebuild lies solely in our hands.
Then there are other responsibilities that we must also take in full, regardless of how much it reveals our character flaws, both to the world as well as to ourselves. Yes, to live up to the expectations of a persona that is all good, morally upright and such can be tiring. We are all after all human and there is nothing good or morally upright about each of us and to have such high and lofty expectations of ourselves is nothing more than trying to play God.
True, we are all called to thread the footsteps of godliness, but that does not mean that we have to do so at the complete expense of being truthful. For then, that push to stay godly becomes a lie altogether.
See, the more we look introspectively at a mirror, the more we will come to the realisation that we are all imperfect. Hence, if we are to make decisions or even indecisions, let us be true to ourselves and admit that we do so because we want to do so and not because of circumstances and such.
Yes, circumstances may feel very much like the reasons for our distress and pain, but circumstances are innate. We, on the other hand have thoughts, emotions and feelings that separate us as human beings from lifelessness.
Only when we are able to do that that we will be taking full and absolute responsibility for everything and for our lives. Only then will honour and dignity mean what it should mean, regardless of how much mud and slime it may come with.
Yes, they are the ones that take full responsibilities for direct or indirect results if for nothing more than honour and dignity. And then there are those that are blatantly cowards, leader whom we see over and again blaming others for just about anything that go wrong and taking credit undeservingly for things that do go right.
Okay, enough said of leaders and such. Once again, I would like to bring this matter to heart on a micro level and address it to everyone, myself included.
See, the essence of bearing full and absolute responsibility for one’s actions or inactions is the first step towards being honest with ourselves. Yes, there will be countless times that things seems to spin out of our sphere where circumstances can be seen as “partly” or “fully” to be blamed for. But in truth, it is our response to it that matters more and to be fully accountable for our decisions thereafter.
For example, if natural disasters strike, our first reaction is to blame God and all. Second comes the blame on environmental change brought about by irresponsible industrialist that exploit everything for monetary gains. Yes, all that is part to blame, even to a large extend also. But that has happened. But we also have to look deep inside ourselves to realize that the response and responsibility to rebuild lies solely in our hands.
Then there are other responsibilities that we must also take in full, regardless of how much it reveals our character flaws, both to the world as well as to ourselves. Yes, to live up to the expectations of a persona that is all good, morally upright and such can be tiring. We are all after all human and there is nothing good or morally upright about each of us and to have such high and lofty expectations of ourselves is nothing more than trying to play God.
True, we are all called to thread the footsteps of godliness, but that does not mean that we have to do so at the complete expense of being truthful. For then, that push to stay godly becomes a lie altogether.
See, the more we look introspectively at a mirror, the more we will come to the realisation that we are all imperfect. Hence, if we are to make decisions or even indecisions, let us be true to ourselves and admit that we do so because we want to do so and not because of circumstances and such.
Yes, circumstances may feel very much like the reasons for our distress and pain, but circumstances are innate. We, on the other hand have thoughts, emotions and feelings that separate us as human beings from lifelessness.
Only when we are able to do that that we will be taking full and absolute responsibility for everything and for our lives. Only then will honour and dignity mean what it should mean, regardless of how much mud and slime it may come with.
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