Learning to Live A Long Life

Recently a news article published that Scientists found out that people who fast, naturally live a longer life. (That may also explains why Muslims generally live longer lives than chinese.)


Conclusion: God designed fasting so that we can be less stressed out with our self-overly-complicated mind and focus on Him.


My uncle (Dad's Friend), is 78 years old. He still go to work on his own, use the computer to print emails. He helps out in a friend's business and is renting a room from a friend. He lives a tough life as he got separated with his wife, has no home to go to, lives on his own, and travels to Batam quite often. On his shoulder, carries the burden of my Dad's company which is suppose to be close, but not closed down due to some complications.


Conclusion: People usually won't reach the age of 78. In my opinion, they're too comfortable. To the point that they die. It's through a certain amount of pressure, struggle and work that we can all live long.



So... What do I want to do when I am 78?

My Sweetheart replied: "I don't know. Didn't expect myself to live tat long. But if I really live tat long, I wish i'm healthy and mobile. I also hope tat my husband will still be around."


For me: "I hope to write a few books, play an online game. If possible, open a farm. A vegetable (organic) farm. And then sell my vegetable online."


Of course I would hope my wife to be around! It'll be a blast eating my own planted vegetable!

Learning to slow down and take things at a time

I recently realized my passion to rush and go over the edge in life.
This year, I found myself at times trying to get myself into doing many things!
Thoughts kept popping up with ideas and actions, it is of no wonder that I didn't have enough time to do what I want to do.

Next year, my challenge for myself will be to take things 1 at a time.

I learnt that in life, it's definitely not measured by my task-list. Instead, it's measured by the meaning of the tasks which I am doing.

"Somewhere a week ago, I learnt from somewhere that persevearance is not measured in how much time you put in, or how much effort is emphasized. Persevearance is measured by whether or not we manage to complete the things we planned doing!"

Does it mean that I have to slow down in all that I do?
How do I balance between taking my own-sweet-time versus not being stressed out while trying to push myself...
I tried this before, perhaps I should keep myself busy but watch myself if I am getting overly busy...

Focusing on God instead of the present

Today I learnt something about my life. It seems to me like I am in a rat-race for happiness and fulfillment. It's like this.. I want to have a more 'settled' life, and I know having 'some' things in life will help me to be more 'settled'. However, for me to get the 'some' things, it's taking me quite a long bit of time.

Then I realized, what's theology without application? If the essence of Christianity in God so loving this world, including me, is willing to sacrifice His life for my sins, then what more could I expect especially when He, the maker of the universe has re-assured me:

1. I will not let you go through what you cannot bear (1 cor 10)
2. Not to worry for God will take care of needs (mat 6)
3. Delight in the Lord and he will give me the desires of my heart (Psalm 37)
4. His plan is to prosper and not to harm me (Jer 29)

Perhaps, the reason I am in my rat-race is becase I have been so-ever-so distracted by my wants. It's time I look back to God and seek to please him.

Therefore, my new year plans for 2009, will be planned around these 2 core values.
They are:

1. let my life be filled with thy-ways instead of my-ways.
2. prioritising pleasing God above pleasing me.

"God help me!"