A Sitting Habit

I have this sitting habit that I want to change. Not that it's utterly important, but nonetheless...

I currently often automatically sit this way (with crossed legs)

I want to be able to eliminate this "automatic" crossing of the legs habit and just sit like this (legs not crossed):

(I really didn't look er google further for a better picture than this)

From one of my fave Blogs

It's in the simplest existence,in the humblest company and in the emptiest moments that I learned to appreciate what I had... and find happiness right where I was. I didn't have to reach far and dream big. One can only be as big as one sees oneself. The world will always be bigger still... and God, even more.

*taken from http://jetdavid.pansitan.net/

Thanks for this!

A Post That I will Post That came from another Post. In other words, inspiring.

"You've failed many times although you don't remember. You fell down the first time you tried to walk. You almost drowned the first time you tried to swim. Don't worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try."

"There are some things in life that don't go the way you want them to or the way you think they should, but you can't dwell on these because you'll miss out on other opportunities. Don't give up one something just because you don't think things will work, you won't know unless you give it a try. But don't hold onto something that left a long time ago, because sooner or later you'll realize some things just aren't meant to be."

"If you're feeling frightened about what comes next, don't be. Embrace the uncertainty. Allow it to lead you places. Be brave as it challenges you to exercise both your heart and your mind as you create your own path towards happiness, don't waste time with regret. Spin wildly into your next action. Enjoy the present, each moment, as it comes; because you'll never get another one quite like it. And if you should ever look up and find yourself lost, simply take a breath and start over. Retrace your steps and go back to the purest place in your heart... where your hope lives. You'll find your way again.”


"Don't look for the next opportunity. The one you have in your hand is the opportunity. Whatever is on your hands right now, that's the one! Make it the best you possibly can. Give it your best shot! If you want to have what you've never had before, you have to do what you've never done before."

*This post came from http://www.reyjexter.com/post/an-inspirational-message/

Fear

"They say on the other side of your greatest fears is your greatest life"

I just saw this on a former co-worker's site.. I opted to post it here so I won't forget :-)

The True Essence of Success

Ecclesiastes 4:4 "I observed that the basic motives for success is the driving force of envy and jealousy!"

Someone sent this message to me... I think it's quoted from the Bible... well, I don't believe in this saying.
Why?
Well, of course at a first glance and at the superficial level this seems to be true... and this is actually true for most people. Most people in reality and in fact strive for success because of the driving force of envy and jealousy... But, there's also this quote that says "Success is a personal standard. Reaching for the best of what we can be."... and this I believe, is the true essence of success.
Personal standard. Meaning, one don't seek his standards of success on other people. So one doesn't think "My neighbors are rich that's why I am driven to be rich. I also want to be successful."... True success is not measured with the successes of others.
That is why if we look at the truely successful men in history, they have chosen and followed their own path. Their own vision. Their own standard.
I do believe though that psychologically speaking, the drive for success is also the drive to be of significance. But not of envy and jealousy. Remember, true success.

The Case of Getting Abs

Right now I've completely and radically lessened my rice intake.. lunch -- i only eat vegetables most of the time from Bodhi, a vegetarian health food fast food outlet, it's great. their dishes are simply great and delicious. not to mention very healthy, which is very appropriate for me. I only eat less than half of the rice serving. eat like only 1/4 or less of it sometimes. Then in the evening, or sometimes morning i do ab exercises. Currently I've been doing basic crunches, modified crunches, bicycle crunches, double crunches, leg pushes, leg raises, squatting, push-ups with feet raised (for my chest muscle). I know I've been getting results already since i started this program of mine 3 months ago (January 2008), the mirror tells me. but i'm like far from my goal yet. i mean, it's a long journey for me to achieve my dream physique. but it's ok. patience is virtue, not to mention commitment (not obsession, which is a totally different thing with goals)... besides, this is my lifestyle now. when i have achieved my physique goal i will still do these exercises and diet habit of mine. So, good luck to me! I'm enjoying this journey in part of my life right now indeed.