2016-05-22

不同人的一生

【星島日報報道】有說美國人是最懂得享受的人,歐洲人是最有哲學思考的人,華人則是生活得最艱辛的人,他們從出生到死亡都充滿競爭和壓力。

  有人這樣總結大多數美國人的一生:零至十歲,參加野地考察;十至二 十歲,戀愛和追夢;二十至三十歲,找份平穩的工作;三十至四十歲,有房有車有孩子;四十至五十歲,有工作壓力便度長假;五十至六十歲,返教會,旅遊;六十 至七十歲,寫回憶錄,旅遊;七十至八十歲,安度晚年;死後一般葬在公墓。

 大多數歐洲人的一生:零至十歲,學習古典音樂;十至二十歲,組合樂隊;二十至三十歲,受哥德文化影響;三十至四十歲,樂隊走黑色金屬路 ;四十至五十歲,回憶童真;五十至六十歲,尋找溫情;六十至七十歲,在教堂總結人生;七十至八十歲,跟子女一起安度晚年;死後葬在自己的土地上。

  大多數華人的一生:零至十歲,被父母強逼學習各種技能;十至二十歲,溫不完的書、考不完的試;二十至三十歲,拼命找工作;三十至四十歲,做樓 奴、車奴;四十至五十歲,為子女省吃儉用;五十至六十歲,擔憂退休生活;六十至七十歲,養孫子;七十至八十歲,度晚年;死後買唔起墓地。

  美國人、歐洲人都為自己而活,只有華人,營營役役一輩子,沒有一刻是為自己而活。小時候為滿足父母要求而活,然後忙於謀求生存。生活從未真正穩 定,又要為子女而活。子女長大了,任務沒有結束,還有孫子呢!從無問過自己:究竟可以怎麼樣為自己而活?死了,則要擔憂無處安葬。

  其實用甚麼方式生活都沒有關係,只要那種方式是自己選擇、自己喜歡、為自己而活的。可惜,絕大多數華人不是。

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34 Affirmations for Healthy Living


--by Catherine Swift, syndicated from spiritualityhealth.com, Feb 02, 2015

Try positive self-talk to eat better, feel stronger, and rejuvenate your body.

When day-to-day life seems to revolve around providing for others, we can forget to nourish our own bodies and spirits. And yet, self-care is what empowers us to give back to the world, fully and joyfully. Start your practice by taking just a few moments each day to affirm your commitment to eat well and live a healthful life.

Each bite of food contains the life of the sun and the earth. The whole universe is in a piece of bread. —Thich Nhat Hanh

I choose well so that I can feel well. —Nathalie W. Herrman

Preparing fresh, healthy meals instead of processed food is an act of love toward myself and those I cook for.

I live healthfully for myself but also for the ones I love so that they may be empowered to improve their health as well.

 I’m honest with myself about the reality of what and how I eat. —Nathalie W. Herrman

I breathe deeply and fully. I take in the breath of life, and I am nourished. —Louise Hay

Clean, pure water is a precious gift, and I drink it abundantly and gratefully.

I enjoy being in my body, and I nourish it each day. —Isha Lerner

I enjoy healthy food without guilt. I reject society’s shaming of food for myself and for those around me.

I take time to get outside. Our body is the accumulation of our past. Our breath unites our body and mind in the present moment. Go for a walk outside, preferably in beautiful surroundings. —Amy Zerner and Monte Farber

I do not take my breath and beating heart for granted. I am grateful to be alive. —Nathalie W. Herrman

Nutrition is a keystone for everything I do, so I make it an important part of my life and set aside time to eat well.
I enjoy foods that are best for my body. When I eat my greens, I feel energized and abundant. —Louise Hay

I expect a lot from my body every day, so I affirm its right to expect healthy fuel from me.
The energy in what I eat sustains me, and I honor that fact by preparing my meals with gratitude, mindfulness, and a loving heart. —Nathalie W. Herrman

Pure spiritual and physical nourishment is what enables me to give to others, and so I make it a priority.
I get plenty of sleep every night. My body appreciates how I take care of it. —Louise Hay

I eat only what I need, and I stop before I feel uncomfortable or overly full.

What matters to me is my health, not the opinions of others, and so I take care of my body rather than trying to change it in unhealthy ways.

 I accept the limitations of doctors and look within to improve the quality of my health. —Nathalie W. Herrman

Finding new ways to eat healthfully is empowering and puts me in control.

I am the only person who has control over my eating habits. I can always resist something if I choose to. —Louise Hay

I love every cell of my body. —Louise Hay

Walking meditation is like eating. With each step, we nourish our bodies and our spirit. When we walk with anxiety and sorrow, it is like we are eating junk food. The food of walking meditation should be of a higher quality. —Thich Nhat Hanh

Your feet are your physical connection to this planet. Touch the earth directly with your bare feet. Let the earth energy circulate from your feet to your head and back again. —Yoko Ono

I pay attention to where my food comes from and think about the resources that go into each meal. I am mindful of how much the earth gives to me and how much I can give back.

I give myself permission to change. —Louise Hay

I am in wonderment at the science of nutrition. Taking better care of myself leads to constant discovery and amazement at how well my body can work.

I am connected to the earth and the safe foundation it provides for my future growth. —Isha Lerner

My body is one of the most precious gifts I will ever receive, an extraordinary creation that I cherish and use fully.

When I eat natural, fresh foods rather than processed ones, I feel more connected to the earth and the hands that grew it, and I am grateful.

Just as I rid my diet of toxins, I also eliminate negativity from my emotions and thoughts.

All desire for cigarettes (or alcohol or whatever it is you’re addicted to) has left me, and I am free. —Louise Hay

Today I eat only foods that are life enhancing. —Louise Hay

http://www.dailygood.org/story/943/34-affirmations-for-healthy-living-catherine-swift/ 

Song - 今天我起不了床 (曾路得 Ruth Chen)



今天我起不了 - 曾路得
曲/詞:曾路得
編:蘇德華
監:曾路得 / Wendyz Zheng / 鍾氏兄弟

OP: Ruth Chen Music

今天找起不了床 今天我看不見光
那黑洞已吞沒了我

今天我看不到祢 今天我沒有力氣
快樂已把我放棄

祢在哪裡?
沒力氣找袮
忘記了我,是嗎?
不喜歡自己
不想呼吸
祢在哪裡?

今天我起不了床 今天我還是看不見光
但那黑洞沒有吞沒我

今天我感覺到袮 袮開始給我力氣
絕望已把我離棄

祢就在這裡
袮沒有放棄
從來沒有忘記
我不能逃避
袮就住我心裡
袮跟我永遠不分離
祢是我的唯一
我只能依靠袮


曾路得
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RuthChenMusic/

Line Dance - Miss Latina


2016-05-19

【商業英語】齊齊學商界語言「偽」術

https://hk.finance.yahoo.com/news/  -220723241.html

政客的外交口吻,經常會正面回答尖銳問題,帶你遊過花園後,便轉換話題,甚至乾脆不回應。而在商場,這種所謂語言「偽」術,有時確是在所難免。如果能巧妙地使用,更可帶來正面的效果。在商務會議中遇到難解的問題時,切不可為了維護自己的面子而強行回答。如果你不願意告訴對方你不能回答,那就要想辦法不作明確的答覆。有時候,懂得如何避開問題,勝過即時強行解決問題。

總之,在商談中,我們應學會巧妙地避重就輕,根據自己的目的來轉換話題,甚至以休會稍作緩衝,然後在合適的時機商討關鍵議題,商界的語言「偽」術,就是這樣煉成的。

A. 轉換話題

  1. Id rather talk about something different.我們還是說說其他的話題。
  2. Lets get back to the point/ Lets get back on track. 言歸正傳。
  3. Id prefer not to talk about it now.我現在寧願不談這件事情。
  4. Lets talk about it later. 那件事情以後在談吧。
  5. To change the subject, 換個話題,
  6. Well, all joking aside,好了,開玩笑就到此。
  7. By the way, 順帶一提,
  8. You were saying? 你剛才說著甚麼?
  9. Continue./ Carry on. / Please go on. 繼續說。
  10. That reminds me. 我想起來了。
  11. Im tired of talking.  我不想再說了。
  12. Ive heard the story before./ Youve already told me. 那事情我聽過了。
  13. Lets drop the subject./ Lets drop it.  這件事情不要再說了。

B. 建議暫時休會

  1. Well, we have accomplished a lot. 我們已經取得不少進展。
  2. We can definitely work out the details next time. 我們肯定可以下次再來解決細節問題。
  3. I suggest we take a break. 我建議休息一下。
  4. Lets dismiss and return in 30 minutes.我們休會吧,30分鐘後再回來。
  5. May I suggest we continue tomorrow? 我建議明天再繼續,好嗎?
  6. We can postpone our meeting until tomorrow. 我們可以把會議延遲到明天。
  7. That will eat up a lot of time. 這會耗費很多時間的。

C. 轉換商討議題

1. If you allow me, let me go on to the question of .

如果允許的話,我想接著談談有關.的問題。

2. Now that the issue of . has been dealt with, Im eager to know if you can .?

現在有關的問題解決了,我渴望知道你能否?

3. I suggest we have a word about / I suggest we turn to the issue of . .

我建議我們談談有關的問題。

4. Why dont we hear the comments by everyone present at the meeting first?

我們不如首先聽聽出席會議的各位的意見。

5. Im glad that we have arrived at a complete agreement on the clauses discussed so far. Now there remains only the question of .

很高興我們各項條款討論已取得完全一致的意見,剩下就只有的問題。

Frankie Chan
 

職場....適者生存術


https://hk.finance.yahoo.com/news

每日返工等放工,看似無聊的辦公生活,要適者生存,其實箇中學問多多。美國新聞網站Huffington Post有專欄作家分享關於職場的看法,包括如何維持工作熱誠,以及善待辛苦付出的自己。各位打工仔有同感嗎?
 
1. 忙碌、壓力、開OT,都是一個選擇。

2. 值得花點時間去打扮,因為穿著有自信,工作起來更有拼勁,表現更好。

3. 不要跟上司說「我辦不到」,要說「我會想辦法解決」,這態度會對你的前途,影響深遠。

4. 自己實際的表現,通常比想中的好得多。

5. 細心記錄每個工作的小成就,應為自己的努力感到高興。

6. 每次目標達成,就舉辦一個小慶功,犒賞自己辛勞付出。

7. 職場上,無論遇到好人定壞人,全都是能令你成長的人。

8. 不要亂跟別人道歉,肯定自己有錯才要道歉,這樣做更受人尊重。

9. 不要害怕犯錯,從錯誤中學習,會學得更快,印象更深刻。

10. 要跟同事打好關係,寒喧和稱讚要有來有往;但搞小圈子圍埋講是非,可免則免。

11. 跳槽轉工是好事,應為自己爭取值得的工資和待遇。

12. 有良好的儲蓄習慣,為退休生活未雨綢繆外,也予以一個自由選擇機會:避免受金錢限制而被逼一直打一份自己很討厭的工。

13. 放假非常重要。

14. 玩樂也是非常重要。

15. 不要太自滿,即使很愛現時的工作,亦要保持開放態度,做好兩手準備,隨時迎接更好的機會。

16. 人總會經歷不愉快,但沒有任何工作,值得我們花一星期、甚至整個月陷入不快的氛圍中。

17. 想攀得更高,只做好份內事是不夠的,要找機會把崗位以外所需的才能展現出來。

18. 無論站在任何位置,謹記勿忘初衷,要時刻保持著如實習生般的熱誠。

2016-05-15

四月初八的天使蛋糕

不記起是那年開始,
四月初八例行與老父往路環譚公廟出行,
是每年的指定行程,
每一年看見的路環都在變,
真的不想她再變,
昔日的風情慢慢消逝,
正如楊輝叔的離去.

今年較特別,
交通方面,試乘了50/55 號的專車,
在石排灣巴士總站再轉車,
感覺上交通時間可較短及不用擠.

同時,
在交會費時遇見一位舞友,
發覺原來她是路環原居民,
她以為我們也是.
非也,
原來只是父親與輝叔的相識情緣,
幾十年前已入了信義會,
有信,有情,有義,
守望相助,
佩服楊輝叔老人家年青時的領導及凝聚力,
喜歡他寫的書法,
其實都想出席具風味的盆菜晚宴,
但多年只去了一次.

反而是每次到路環市中心必買的葡撻,
今年還新試了天使橙皮蛋糕,
新鮮軟軟的,
美味,
天使蛋糕,
多美麗的名字!

Line Dance - Hey Brothers


五月飯局

原來沒有"潮"飯局已接近五個月,
小圈子的教育界,醫療界,博彩業界代表,
周六晚的小聯誼,
火煱最能吹水,
又是筷子基的阿橙.
不過周六總店的晚餐時間預訂已滿,
行了較遠的分店.
酒甜物美,
炸物,
肥牛,
來個魔鬼的開懷暢食.

話題有工作壓力,管理,分析時事,
大學生的質素,學習,
經濟市道,裁員,利益輸送的技巧與向公眾的交代,
至異地情緣(一個由內戰國家的外藉人士在澳門建立家庭),
長者/工人的相處,
原來話題都頗豐富,
不過有酒客猜枚,
頗嘈,
名符其實的熱鬧中國人飯店.

是晚由F宴客,
多謝分享血汗錢的OT.....

由於三天長假及整體經濟不景,
未夠晚上十時半,
店內已開始冷清,
夜店營業時間至零晨四時.
 
漫漫長路,
是澳門的漫長嚴冬?
回程路上發覺,
有舊的食店停業,
但又有一些新的店子,
有新有消失的,
問題是,
店子可以留下多久?





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