Life is sometimes strange. Because there are too many "whys" and unexplainable things. If there's a reason for everything, why then do some people born in poverty and live in slums? But there're people born in riches? Why are some people destined to die in the terrorist bombings and some people destined to be the survivors?
I watched the Channel 8 "Life Transformers" show and I realised indeed there are no clear "whys" in life. Maybe the only reason or explanation is karma or it's fate.
Inside the real-life story, this old man has a very untidy house, stacked with things. It seemed to be more of a rubbish dump than a normal house for living within. He earned money from repairing old things. He doesn't cook as gas is too expensive. He had a mentally ill wife, depressed daughter and mentally slow son living with him. He had 3 daughters and 2 sons. But 2 of his daughters committed sucide by jumping off the building. The 1st daughter (his youngest) committed sucide and he did not know the reason. Maybe it's because her husband didn't work and live off her? Maybe she was being forced?
The middle daughter committed sucide as her friend borrowed $8000 from her and ran off without paying, and she was being retrenched at the same time. She only had 1 daughter and her daughter had no father as she left her "husband" since she could not tolerate her mother-in-law.
After his 2 daughters committed sucide, his wife, daughter and son all became mentally depressed (or worsen conditions) that they just stayed at home, dwelling on the past. His middle son also left home for Indonesia to work and he didn't hear from him. And he is now the sole breadwinner and he's already 70+. He said sometimes he wanted to commit sucide as he's feeling upset over his daughters' deaths and the things that turn out, but the only thing he's still alive is because his family depends on him. In the show "Life Transformers" the only thing people can help is to tidy his house and make his living conditions better.
It's then I remembered a drama show. Inside the female cast said she hopes she is the one who can offer a helping hand, instead of being the recipient. Because it means she's fortunate enough as she could lend a helping hand and is able to do so....
Wish that everyone be able to help another... and never despair over obstacles faced. Because there'll always exist another who needs our help more...
1 December 2008
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The things in life cannot be easily decoded or understood. Life in itself is a big mystery. Like that saying goes, yesterday is the past, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift, that is why we called it the present. It is true that we cannot look into a crystal ball and know the future, or to understand all the miracles of life or to decipher the reason why are things meant to be. But yet, the “whys” in life some time are not pure coincide, but maybe it was a small part of a bigger picture.
Like you mentioned, maybe it is Karma, maybe it is Fate that some are born with riches while others with poverty. But accepting what life has given you and knowing what is your mission and purpose in life, that is itself the most important thing to do.
For those really sad cases, maybe the debt in the previous life was too great to be paid back which must be repaid in this life. Maybe it serves as a reminder from the Divine to all those always think that life has been unfair to them that there are people who are much less fortunate than them. So, always stay positive and be thankful with what we have on hand and never grow greedy or too complacent.
I saw a little of the show too. The old man cried many times as he spoke of his family and the current situation they are in. He is really strong.
Indeed it is always more blessed to give than to receive. Just wanna say thank you for all the times you stood by me during this difficult, trying period of my life. You have been such a blessing to me. Thank you, my dear friend. =P
I will be going on a mission trip on 17-19 Dec to Indonesia. My church has this missionary work there to help the poor, orphaned children and women there. Hope to do my bit to bless them in any way I can.
Babe, you're welcome. You are a great friend to me too. Always. Hope you have a nice trip. Let's share our experiences when we're both back. I'll be going to Phnom Penh, Cambodia with World Vision from 15 Dec - 19 Dec before extending my trip in Siam Reap till 22 Dec. =)
Take care k...
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