Know Your Builder

Well, not long ago I had this very interesting thread going down there, that make me review as well as refresh my stand on anonymous statements. The thoughts that resulted in my head resulted in a post by itself.

I believe it would be legalistic and naive of me to think that all anonymous statements are destructive in nature. There are those who genuinely seek to clarify or question. However, especially with arrival of the internet, it brings along a heightened sense of anonymity, where people recognize that they can post views and comments without having to accountable to it, since the comments cannot be traced back to them.

Many people have asked me why have I been so uptight about anonymous comment – the presence of a name doesn’t change the content of the comment much.

I beg to differ.

A comment solely derives its power from its commenter, not its content. Due to the very nature of words and the availability of that deadly linguistic device also known as sarcasm, one with a strong command of the language can string together words to give the sweetest insults or the firmest correction. Furthermore, in a world where information and opinions are seldom lacking, the accountability of a comment gives it authority and standing beside the ever present noise.

Think of it this way, would you accept a complement from your enemy or a criticism from your friend? It’s not so much about the content anymore, isn’t it?

Therefore, I have arrived at my very firm stand below:
I refuse to take any constructive criticism from a constructor whom is unknown to me for the very simple reason – I do not know what I might be build into.

Listen to the master architects, not the unknown laymen.

Thought Pattern

Deliberate with reason. Plan with logic. Act with order.
-Apostle Paul, James Cannon

To Be Or Not To Be

Can passions not be pursued?

It was just a trail of thought that stemmed from a casual conversation I had with my friend. Somehow, this question stuck and I found myself feeling extraordinary perturbed for the next few days, undertaking the confusing task of extracting an answer from my thought process.

Can we neglect the God given passions that He has knitted onto our hearts? Should we? Not pursue it at all? Can passion be nurtured? Should we?

If you’re purely here for the answers: Yes. Depends. I’m not sure. Yes. I’m not sure either.

All eyes close, all heads bow. Music Please. Reflect, respond. Next!

Random thought process (Tell me if any of them make sense to you):
>We can neglect our passions – the guy with one talent buried his. >We can and should put our passions on hold to serve more urgent areas of need. >Yet to not pursue it at all seems like treason to me. >You love the things that people whom you love, love. >Passion can be nurtured… right? >Do it enough times, and you might find yourself loving it. >Nurtured passion sounds like brainwashing to me. >It sounds forced. >It sounds sad.

So, how do you know you truly have passion for that job of yours – you might have gained it along the  way. And this realization my friend, have implications on a scale of epic proportions.

Own Up, Gossipers

Never make a remark which are you not ready to be accountable for – they resemble the statements of  cowards.

Rare Sparkles of Gold

Special calling calls for special sacrifices.
-Ricwan Sentana Hardjo

Everyone wants to go to the promise land, but no one wants to leave Egypt.

When you take a stand, you invite an opposition.

In the perspective of a dreamer, reality is always disillusionment; idealism a fantasy; the ability to hope – courage.

My Alter Ego

Been preparing it for quite a while now. Think that it is finally ready for its official launch! Presenting to you my photo blog… Alter Ego!

Is Peter Parker Spiderman’s alter ego, or is Spiderman Peter Parker’s alter ego?

People Mantra

To listen to people as much as possible, that requires patience.
To choose what to react to, that requires self control.
To decide what to act on, that requires wisdom.