DINNER WITH DR. EDWARDS.

There are a few people whom Providence puts across your path. One of them is definitely Dr. Edwards.He dropped by this evening unexpectedly and took me out for steam boat dinner and we had a very long chat. Once upon a time we were colleagues at Binary Business College. This Dr. just flows with encouraging words. When I met him during the days of Binary- he was lecturing on Management and I was lecturing on Business Law. But then we parted ways when he got a better offer and I was called to the Malaysian Bar.

In life, it is important that we get acquainted with the right people. Not everybody is suited to be your friend. Indeed some friendships may do you more harm than good.If you find that any relationship with anybody is stressing you and sapping your strength- dont hesitate- reduce contact or if necessary - cut ties.( I am not saying this in the context of marriage). Within the context of marriage, some issues need to be sorted out.

But outside the context of matrimonial union- tell them to take a hike. After some reflection you will come to a realization that you really dont need these "friends" around you. What the world really needs are more Dr. Edwards.God bless his soul.Vijay

GEORGE ORWELL

"For the ordinary man is passive. Within a narrow circle (home life, and perhaps the trade unions or local politics) he feels himself master of his fate, but against major events he is as helpless as against the elements. So far from endeavoring to influence the future, he simply lies down and lets things happen to him." (George Orwell)

ARE WE ALONE ?

Lately science has been telling us that we may not be alone in the universe.But thats nothing new. From old times religions have told us that we are not alone in the universe either- that there are other beings besides us- unseen for the most part to the human eyes- described by various names- angels, demons,goblins, vampires, pontianaks, toyols, hantu pocong and of course not forgetting the Prince of darkness- Dracula! The Hare Krishna guys tell us that there is a place called BRAHMALOKA out there yonder where beings live for thousands of years.

But science is beginning to admit that there may be something or someone out there and its only a matter of time before contact is made- and I hope that it does not look like what the religions have been warning us.

A SUFI PROVERB

PICK UP A BEE FROM THE GROUND AND LEARN THE LIMITATION OF KINDNESS.