personally

had a very interesting meet up with an ex-colleague of mine
discussing about plans for the future
and our different views
many different views
we clashed in some ways and sometimes were on the same side
different convictions?
probably.

the initial thoughts that clashed
was somewhat of a norm
i'm rebellous by nature (and a stubborn one too)
i enjoy going against the flow (ask the ppl i'm close with and you'll see)
maybe its because i don't really like change
especially if i don't necessary need it.
but i shouldn't go overboard.
probably an area in my communication i should grow in.

but the thought of having your idea/beliefs/conviction
rejected was quite a thought.
fearful? maybe.
but thats where we have to stand firm in our values.
esp in a society that has many, some compromising here and there
and we'll end up without any or a mix of every.

what if your close friends have different values?
will you compromise your own?

i want to do provocative thinking in my works
i want to break old mindsets

but the very notion of wanting to change mindsets
means i have to change my own
or rather, choose God's.

many grey areas.

whats your stand?

tattoos, drawing on your body, ruining God's temple?
spiritual thing? tattoos originated as a spiritual thing
and doing so may impart a spirit in the host.
my colleague shared to me about that a case that happened.
trendy? can we still glorify God with drawings on our skin?
i've heard of a pastor in indonesia who tattooed his body
so he could relate to the people he was reaching out.

alcohol, drinking. some shun it like a horrible sin, some drink it
in moderation, one doesn't even consume tiramisu. extreme?
she was convicted by God after a period of drinking and has since
shunned away from alcohol.

gays, acceptable? God still loves them doesn't He?
even He may not approve their actions. what about us?
disgusted? unacceptable?
we have to do something about it sooner or later.

don't get me wrong, i'm NOT promoting any of the above.
i'm just asking whats your stand?
we're all different definately and i have my own too
i appreciate that Singapore is a conservative country
though sometimes i find it too safe,
but being brought up here, i find liberalism a lil too much.
one important thing is motives.
why we do what we do.
why we stand against.

finding my place before doing my thing.

WWJD?

guard my heart,
guard my ways.
You're the way.
as i go on, help me not lose sight of it
especially in this war.

why am i posting this?
for the sake of making you think?
i guess so.
if you never thought much into it,
do so.
and i'll be happy :)


on a lighter note:
for leanne, jas, abi and yu hui