EDITORIAL
Let us think for a moment.
TAPPING OUR INNER RESOURCES
It's like lying on your back and staring at the stars and the longer you're there, the more humbled you become by the stars, the space, the peace and the cosmic splendour.
When we start at the centre of ourselves, we discover something worthwhile extending toward the periphery of ourselves.
We find again some of the joy and peace, and some of the love within us. It shines outwards into everything. It fills what is empty, heals what is sick, settles what is troubled.
There is in each of us an underground river whose course cannot be daunted. When the surface of life undergoes upheaval, the river changes, flows around, but never dries up.
The strong currents that make this river flow are peace, love and tranquility. Tap the force of this inner current ... learn to meditate.
Thoughts for reflection:
Silence strengthens the sprit and takes us to a world where peace reigns.
TAPPING OUR INNER RESOURCES
It's like lying on your back and staring at the stars and the longer you're there, the more humbled you become by the stars, the space, the peace and the cosmic splendour.
When we start at the centre of ourselves, we discover something worthwhile extending toward the periphery of ourselves.
We find again some of the joy and peace, and some of the love within us. It shines outwards into everything. It fills what is empty, heals what is sick, settles what is troubled.
There is in each of us an underground river whose course cannot be daunted. When the surface of life undergoes upheaval, the river changes, flows around, but never dries up.
The strong currents that make this river flow are peace, love and tranquility. Tap the force of this inner current ... learn to meditate.
Thoughts for reflection:
Silence strengthens the sprit and takes us to a world where peace reigns.
Spare a moment.
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
The question that occupies every mind is: Is there hope for the future? Yes. There is a silver lining in the sky. The cosmos is eternal. And it is the law of eternity that everything follows a cyclic pattern.
The tree emerges from its seed and after it has fully grown and before it dies, the seed reappears so that a new tree can come into existence.
Today's sordid state of affairs cannot continue for long. It is now time for its rejuvenation, re-creating man who will be virtuous and just.
To rejuvenate, we need to give up our old behaviour patterns which has been giving us pain and also causing sorrow to others. This is not an easy task and there is a saying "old habits die hard". However, it is not impossible. As a new year resolution, we can take up this challenge to transform ourselves instead of expecting others to change. By empowering ourselves and developing the powers of tolerance, accommodation and introversion, we can expect our future to be a bright one.
Thoughts for reflection:
When we are desperate, hope brings in cheer.
By: Datuk Bridget Menezes
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
The question that occupies every mind is: Is there hope for the future? Yes. There is a silver lining in the sky. The cosmos is eternal. And it is the law of eternity that everything follows a cyclic pattern.
The tree emerges from its seed and after it has fully grown and before it dies, the seed reappears so that a new tree can come into existence.
Today's sordid state of affairs cannot continue for long. It is now time for its rejuvenation, re-creating man who will be virtuous and just.
To rejuvenate, we need to give up our old behaviour patterns which has been giving us pain and also causing sorrow to others. This is not an easy task and there is a saying "old habits die hard". However, it is not impossible. As a new year resolution, we can take up this challenge to transform ourselves instead of expecting others to change. By empowering ourselves and developing the powers of tolerance, accommodation and introversion, we can expect our future to be a bright one.
Thoughts for reflection:
When we are desperate, hope brings in cheer.
By: Datuk Bridget Menezes
12 December
Let us begin by asking 'What is business?'
Wikipedia explains "Business is the activity of making one's living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). Simply put it is an activity or enterprise entered into for profit."
Let us look at the situation around us today and in this country of ours ...
Malaysia.
Almost everyone is talking about business.... about making money and moving forward into a wealthier and comfortable life.
Badicslly we will find three types ventures in which the local population is involved in.
We have who work for the government. Then those who earn their living working in companies. And there are those who are on their own doing chores to earn a living. These groups comprise the farmers, cattle or chicken breeders and fishermen.
Today life is not that easy anymore, especially with the pandemic problem and the economic downturn the world over.
And some how we have to live and bring in money for our upkeep and if we have a family we have to provide for them.
This is the basics of our living in the world today.
Let's say we are comfortable in the business world we chose to be in. We maybe happy if what we present to the customers are bought by them.
But we have to remember they too have to think and plan their living. They are choosy not only in respect of the product we offer but more so with the price they have to pay.
In other words living today irrespective of which side you are on, requires a lot of thinking and planning. More so if you are in the realm of business.
Business today is no longer just selling and buying. It has gone far beyond that.
Business ventures need a lot of research and planning. And of course communication skills.
Let us begin by asking 'What is business?'
Wikipedia explains "Business is the activity of making one's living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). Simply put it is an activity or enterprise entered into for profit."
Let us look at the situation around us today and in this country of ours ...
Malaysia.
Almost everyone is talking about business.... about making money and moving forward into a wealthier and comfortable life.
Badicslly we will find three types ventures in which the local population is involved in.
We have who work for the government. Then those who earn their living working in companies. And there are those who are on their own doing chores to earn a living. These groups comprise the farmers, cattle or chicken breeders and fishermen.
Today life is not that easy anymore, especially with the pandemic problem and the economic downturn the world over.
And some how we have to live and bring in money for our upkeep and if we have a family we have to provide for them.
This is the basics of our living in the world today.
Let's say we are comfortable in the business world we chose to be in. We maybe happy if what we present to the customers are bought by them.
But we have to remember they too have to think and plan their living. They are choosy not only in respect of the product we offer but more so with the price they have to pay.
In other words living today irrespective of which side you are on, requires a lot of thinking and planning. More so if you are in the realm of business.
Business today is no longer just selling and buying. It has gone far beyond that.
Business ventures need a lot of research and planning. And of course communication skills.
5 December
When we look around us today, we see a lot happening.
We see members of our society busy participating in activities aimed at bringing a better life for all.
We find a number of them going out of their way to bring joy, happiness and satisfaction to life.
They spare no effort in this task. At times they will go out of their way to achieve this objective.
Some would do it single-handedly while others would go through organisations... such as community penals and NGOs.
But there are others who would use their business ventures to help others.
Life today has changed for the better. Politics aside the population has advanced multi folds in its perception. In its human relations.
60 years of independence has brought about this change.
Businesses like DZAKY is thriving because of this. It is still looking around to do much more, not just for its customers, but for society as a whole.
When we look around us today, we see a lot happening.
We see members of our society busy participating in activities aimed at bringing a better life for all.
We find a number of them going out of their way to bring joy, happiness and satisfaction to life.
They spare no effort in this task. At times they will go out of their way to achieve this objective.
Some would do it single-handedly while others would go through organisations... such as community penals and NGOs.
But there are others who would use their business ventures to help others.
Life today has changed for the better. Politics aside the population has advanced multi folds in its perception. In its human relations.
60 years of independence has brought about this change.
Businesses like DZAKY is thriving because of this. It is still looking around to do much more, not just for its customers, but for society as a whole.
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