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I have come to learn that two is indeed better than one, that we are not meant to exist as a single entity. It becomes very easy to get lost in yourself, to get stuck by yourself, to forget - yourself. In terms of the creative side of us, ideas are always better when bounced off others, when collaborated. Indeed, you could form a great piece of work yourself, but I believe it'll always be better if ideas were shared. Actually, in any scenario - work, play, community, the more the merrier, really. It may get to a point where too many cooks spoil the broth, but until you reach that number, the more the exchange of ideas, the better. I honestly believe we were not created to live alone, but to share our experience with others, to share and create with others, to be with others. We were meant to live with others. Victory is not fun when experienced alone, and neither is defeat, really. 

Perhaps that's why our silly system of capitalism was doomed to fail. To each our own never made sense, and is possibly the most tragic happening in human civilisation - this coming from a free market capitalist. 

I hope I'll be able to attend the 24/5 rally! 

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Quote of the Week:

"WP is not against immigrants, but we want to put Singaporeans first." 

PREACH IT, WP. 

COME ON SINGAPORE,
Hougang by-elections '12

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I have lost count of the number of weeks of school I have left.

1 Cor 2:16 - We have the mind of Christ

Gal 2:20 - It is no longer I who lives but Christ who lives in me. 

Romans 6 - I have been crucified with Christ on the cross.

I am a new creation, I've got a new identity. I'm dead to sin. 

BOOM! 

Cheers guys - victory is ours.

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You know, sometimes I feel as if we talk about God as if He's distant, He's watching from afar. We know he's there but we don't think He's of any significant proximity. We don't think He wants to be of any active participation, just watching from the sidelines.

I feel as if we talk about Him as if he's some teacher, patrol officer, boss. He's only interested in our performance -to not sin, how long we pray and fast for,, how many mission trips we go on, how much we donate. I feel as if we spend our sessions talking about how to be a better person, sometimes rarely mentioning God.

All we have is because of Jesus. Sometimes we don't mention Jesus at all either, and we don't refer to the Bible. But - only one thing is needed. He's not interested in your performance. He loved you at your worst, He loves you now. He's interested in you.

Be blessed, friends.

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I very rarely have anything anecdotal to share anymore. My days consist of mindless (actually, mindful) assignments, concerns and worries, exertion, exhaustion and fighting just to do a little bit of what you like. School really isn't that bad, but the exertion on my mind and fatigue on my body protests another story. 

I do, however, have a rather large number of musings and observations. Those are always easier, and I s'ppose, a little more interesting. Sitting at Burger King, taking 14 home. If only I had pen and paper everywhere I went. It's quite easy to draw inspiration, or rather, a story, from everyone you passed by. If only you gave them a second thought. It's quite wondrous to think every single person you meet has a story. 

My only hope is you find yours, write yours, and live yours. 

I apologise for writing sporadically, especially if you pop by often. I usually let my emotions get the better of me, especially if I'm drained out from a day of school. But I'll write if something interesting happens. Just don't count on that happening anytime soon. 

Cheers,