Going forward

Grateful for the love of my family and friends.
Being conscious of my mental attitude.
Accept all my emotions.
Knowing that there are always two sides: yin and yang.
When an emotion come up, pray to know both sides and
pray to entertain only positive side.
May we be happy and positive.

Pizza

Kid:      I wanna get 100 points
Father:  Ok

Kid:      But it's really hard... Too much reading
Father:  mm

Kid:       (crying)
Father:   (silent)

Father:   You see this delicious pizza
Kid:       Yea

Father:   Let's say you wanna eat the entire pizza
Kid:       I want to.. but it's too much

Father:   How about you get 100 point by eating a slice every day..
Kid:       Huh....

Father:   By the end of 12 days... You got 1200 points...
Kid:       What are you saying...

Father:   We'll want to get 100 points..
              We also want to be happy..

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A lot of times, one has to be conscious of both getting good grade and being happy.
It is a balanced act..
Remember, if you get all A and you lose your happiness then what good is all A.

Be there

child:   oh, i have to prepare for school monday
dad:     is there anything that you need to do

child:   not really but feel need to prepare
dad    : oh.. in that case, let's walk in the park.. relax and have fun
            all is well

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Sometimes, it's good to prepare
Sometimes, it's good to relax

when there's a need, prepare
when everything is good, stay present

Laughing all the way

(in a small village, two villager meet each other)

villager A: I am going to be the number one in the whole world.
villager B: I am going to take care of whole world.

(They look at each other)
(laughing)

villager A: Let me buy you a beer
villager B: sure thing.. (smiling)

(Another friend overheard their talking)

villager C: how are you going to achieve your goal

(both villager A and villager B laugh)

villager A: One day, I'll be it
villager B: I just know

villager A and B: (drink the beer) may you achieve your goal.

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A lot of times, it's ok to have success and it's ok to fail.
Do your best and the rest is up to someone above.

Lion and cub

(Lion looking at the cub sternly)

Lion: what happen
Cub:  mm

Lion: I expect you to get 100 out of 100
cub:   (silent)

Lion: why did you get 97 out of 100
cub:   (tears in his eyes)

Lion: You forgot to fill out the answer
cub:   (not saying much)

Lion: ...
cub:   (standing there)

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Sometimes, we ask ourselves to get 100..
We only got 97 out of 100 (so we have fear and stress)
Be kind to yourself.

Tear

A turtle is adopted by a rabbit family.

Rabbit (parent): you got to jump fast
Turtle (child):    (silent)

Rabbit (parent): what's going on? you got to jump fast
Turtle (child):    (stay silent)

Rabbit (parent):  (scream and scream) you got to jump fast
Turtle (child):     (crying)

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A lot of times, we got to give freedom to our children.
Something that is easy for us may not be easy for the children.

Best friend

Tom and David (his best friend) walk in the Golden Gate park

Tom:    When I was young, i always want a power ranger toy.
             but ...

David:  what happen

Tom:     My dad only want me to study.  Everything else is not a priority.

David:   oh.


Tom:     Now, I am adult and sometimes I still don't do the things that I like

David:   Gee..
 

Tom:      (silent for a while)

David:    Have you ever thought that you wanna to fullfill your child dream?


Tom:       yea, like what

David:     Go and buy the power ranger toy that you really want when you were a child.


Tom:       (thought for a while)
                mmm...
                I can do that...
                (smiling on his face)

David: (smiling with his best friend)

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Be your best friend and make yourself happy

Move forward my friend: Being positive

Student:  Well, how about when i get emotional
Teacher:  look up to the sky

Student:  You must be kidding
Teacher:  Give a try

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When getting emotional, it's probably best to look up more.

Move Forward my friend - Keep it simple

(a student and Kung Fu master)

Student: I wanna to be the best..
Kung Fu master: (sit silently)

Student: Can you teach me the best Kung Fu?
Kung Fu  master: (still sit silently)

(after 5 minutes)
Kung Fu master:  look at the beautiful autumn trees.  look at it for 5 minutes and breath
Student: huh?

(student is bewildered.  not sure what to say but follow the instruction...)

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A lot of times, everything starts with a simple breath...

rabbit

turtle: man, you are fast
rabbit: oh no biggie

turtle: I wish I am like you
rabbit: You probably forgot that you have something that I don't have

turtle: oh
rabbit: yep

turtle: but that's not what people say
rabbit: believe in yourself

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A lot of times, we compare with others
yet we forgot ourselves.
Look with in because you're precious and beautiful

Dance

Elephant: I wanna dance
Pig:          Do yo want to do something else

Elephant: Nope, I wanna dance
Pig:          You are too big to dance

Elephant: I want to dance
Pig:          (not knowing what to say)

Elephant: Start dancing...
                 (the ground tremble)
Pig:          wow

Elephant: (feel a bit self conscious) hey, pig, people are looking at me
Pig:          (smile) because the earth tremble

Elephant: (looking down)
Pig:          I have an idea

Elephant: oh
Pig:          Let's go to the moon   

Elephant: (on the moon)  dancing
Pig:          (smiling)

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A lot of times, it's good to live a little.
It's probably good to not working 200% everyday
but also doing the thing you like to do.

Weight

A: (crying)
B: what's wrong

A: I try to lose weight
B: oh..

A: But, but, ...
B: what happen

A: it goes down 2 pound last week
B: that's good..

A: But it goes back to the same weight like before
B: oh..

A: (crying)
B: my dear, it's ok
     I am always here for you

A: (feel a bit better)
     stop crying

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A lot of times, when we try to change, our emotion goes up and down.
Be your best friend.  Encourage yourself.

A ride

A: You wanna give him a ride.
B: uh, uh
   (lower his head)

A: why, are you busy
B: I plan to go to bookstore on Sat

A: you can go to bookstore any times
B: uh, uh
   (not quite sure what to say)

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In our life, sometimes we want to say no but not able to.
when it happens, you gotta pay attention to yourself.
What would you suggest to your best buddy if it happens to him?

Lunch

A: why are you so sad
B: I did something I regret

A: what?
B: I let my uncle pay for lunch

A: so what?
B: But he comes all the way from Europe

A: oh.. you're too sentimental
B: I just feel bad

A: gee, that's easy to resolve
B: oh... what can I do?

A: imaging that i am your uncle
B: but you're not

A: do you wanna resolve your issue or not? dude.. :)
B: yes...

A: ok.. follow what I say
B: ok   (reluctantly)

A: I am willing to forgive
B: ok.. I am willing to forgive

A: (look at B in the eye)
     You're forgiven
B:  I am forgiven..

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Sometimes, a small thing can overwhelm some people.
The thing is that it is already in the past.
It's probably easy to say we just move forward.
It might be better if you find a solution that resolve this issue.

Lion and bird

(Lion and bird)

Lion: My dear, I am the king of mountain
Bird: wow
         (the bird looks at the lion with admiration)

Lion: When I roar, even the mountain tremble.
Bird:  wow, you're the best

Lion: I like tiger and cheetah
Bird: why?

Lion: because they run fast
Bird: (look down..) yes, they do

Lion: I don't know what talent you have...
         To be honest, I sometimes ignore you.

(At this moment, there's an earth quake... the ground starts to move.)
 The bird slowly fly away ...)

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At lot of times, we pay lots of attention to people who are perfect.
Somehow we ignore ourselves.
Look at the mirror.  Don't ignore the one in the mirror...

Just like my Dad

(Dad and the kid)

Dad:  Let's ride the bike
kid:    I don't know... Dad... It's hard.

Dad:  Let's give a try
kid:    Oh, you gonna help me

Dad:  Of courcse, I am always here
kid:    (stare at Dad)
          ok

(Kid fall down.. tear comes down from the cheek)

kid:    It hurts.
Dad:   Let me gea some medicine and a bandage.
           I'll be very gentle.

(Kid looks at Dad)

Dad:    It's ok.  Just try again.
Kid:     Gee.  If Dad believe in me, then I can do it.

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A lot of times, when we talked to ourselves.
We are the Dad.  We encourage ourselves and pad our back.
Things sometimes can be like the pendulum.  It can swing from
left to right.  The important part is that we support ourselves
no matter what.. (Just like the Dad)

Why are you smiling

A: Why are you smiling each day
B: Oh, that's easy

A: What are you talking about?
B: I learn it from a dancer

A: Tell me, tell me
B: You know how a dancer become perfect

A: Well, that's easy
     They have talents
B:  true.. (and ...)

A: What?
B:  It's true that they have talent.
     But they also try the same posture 100 times
     so when they are on stage, their body already know the perfect posture

A: oh
     how is that has anything to do with smiling
B: I am doing the same thing.
     smiling in front of mirror 100 times a day

A: that's crazy
B:  (smile)

A: I really like your smile
B: (smile)

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A lot of times, mirror is a great tool...
Try to use mirror wisely...

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Louise Hay's quote

I am beautiful
I am amazing
I am easy to love

You are beautiful
You are amazing
You are easy to love

Nothing

A: What are you doing?
B: nothing

A: oh
B: yep, nothing

A: (stare at B)
B: I enjoy doing nothing

A: (sigh..)

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A lot of times, we believe that it's important to be goal oriented (to set goal and accomplish things)
It's also important to enjoy doing things that you like.
A lot of times, we refer this as "nothing".

Best Friend

A: I wanna to be an actor
B: why, no way

A: I wanna
B: I don't approve

A: crying
B: (feel guilt)

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(A and C are best friends)

C: why are you down, dude.
A: because my Dad told me not to be an actor

C: how about take one tiny step
A: what do you mean

C: You know.  If you wanna go for it.
     Write a movie script or do something ..
A: oh
     (smile)


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We'll have best friend.
When we have hard time, ask your best friend.
Your best friend can be yourself, too. :)

move forward

father:       wanna to learn to ride a bike
daughter:   no

father:        what happen
daughter:   I am afraid to fall

father:        how abut I hold your bike while you ride?
daughter:    (look at father)
                   you won't let me fall?

father:         I will hold it
daughter:    (smile)
                   ok

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A lot of times, we're afraid so we do not take the first step.
We're just humans.  I think we probably want to take one small tiny step.
If it goes well, we take another tiny step.

Turtle

turtle junior and his dad

turtle junior: Dad, I am going to make you proud
dad:               (smile)

turtle junior: one day, I am going to be faster than the rabbit
dad:               (smile)

(back in the school)
rabbit A:       that turtle (turtle junior) is too slow
rabbit B:        man, slow turtle

turtle junior: (silent)
                     one day, i am going to make my dad proud.

(After racing with rabbit, turtle junior realizes that he needs to figure another way.)

turtle junior: I am good with science.
                     I will see if there's a way with science.
             
(one day, turtle junior discover and build a motor cycle.)

turtle junior: From now on, I can be faster than the rabbit any times.


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There is always a way.  There is always a way.  There is always a way.

somebody

A:  I want to be somebody
B:  Who

A:  Somebody.. You know
      When I talk, others listen
B:  Who

A:  Somebody
B:  oh..
B:  Who are you trying to impress

A:  my Dad
B:  yea, he's gone.. isn't he....

A:  but but
      (crying)

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In our heart, there is someone we try to impress.

The thing is you don't need to impress others.
You just need to make yourself happy.

If constantly challenge yourself makes you happy, then do it.
If meditation makes you happy, then do it.

It's you that you got to be happy.

My dear brother

(Nancy is biting her nail..  Her older brother, David, enters the room.)

David:  What happens
Nancy:  um...

David:  Anything you wanna tell me
Nancy:  (still a bit worry)

David:  I won't tell anyone
Nancy:  um... um.... ok

David:  what happen
Nancy:  I forgot to turn in my assignment...
              so I send an email to my teacher.

David:  and..
Nancy:  He hasn't gotten back to me...
              I hope he is not angry...

David:   (looks at his sister sympathetically)
Nancy:  I just want the teacher to be ok with me.

David:   (with a smile) I always love and support you no matter what
              You are my sweetest and my dearest sister
Nancy:  (looks at Tom)
              Thank you dear brother

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A lot of times, we worry about something.
But when we look around, there are people who love us and who support us.
I am always thankful to the people who love and supports me.

crying

(on the way back, tiger heard someone crying.)

tiger:  why are you crying
lion:    I want everyone to like me

tiger:  why do you want that
lion:    I feel easier when everyone likes me

tiger:   (sigh)
lion:    (stop crying)
           (pause)
           (looking up)
           why are you sighing

tiger:   because I want the same thing

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A lot of times, we want to be like by others.
We do things to make people like us.

I think the first step is to first love ourselves as we are.

philosophy

A:  what is the goal for life?
B:  To love others including myself

A:  what?
B:  To be kind to others including myself

A:  what?
B:  To be happy

A:  well, what do i need to do?

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A lot of times, we know we want to be happy.
But sometimes we ask how?
One of the way to lead to happiness is to be kind to yourself.

The kid

parent: you must finish your homework (the voice is harsh)
child:   (his head goes down)

parent: what's wrong
child:    i am scare..

parent: oh..
            (thought for a moment)
            (hug the child)

child:   (the child feel easier and begin doing his homework.)

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Somehow the society teaches us that we need to be tough to get result.
Some kids can take it and some kids can't.

The dog

(Tom just let a dog passed by on the street.)

David:  why are you afraid
Tom:     I am not afraid
David:  (smile) who do you step back and let the dog pass
Tom:     because I want to

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Tell yourself as if you tell your best friend

It's ok.
It has already passed.
You have done the best you can at that moment.

Give yourself a chance

(Tom always follow Jimmy when go to social event)

A: there is a party
B: anyone going

A: Our whole group (Jack, me and Ronald) are going.
B: oh, count me in.

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Praise yourself when you're with friends. 
Praise yourself when you're alone. 
Give yourself credit in either case. :)

wish upon the star

son:  Wish upon the star

      I wish I am the favorite in my family
      I wish I am the star in my parent's eyes
      I wish my parents are proud of me
      I wish my parents tell me that they love me

father:

      I wish I am the favorite in my family
      I wish I am the star in my parent's eyes
      I wish my parents are proud of me
      I wish my parents tell me that they love me

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Who wouldn't want to be the favorite in the family.

Rules

(family gathering)

Younger brother:  sorry, i am late.  too much traffic
Older brother:       it's all good. we're so glad that you are here.

Younger brother:  thank you (with a big smile)

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A lot of times, there is a tendency to say sorry for some people
The thing is once we say sorry too often, it means that we are constantly criticizing ourselves.

Learn to love yourself.  Relax and go somewhere that you enjoy.

Classroom

(In a classroom where psychologist and parents get together)

parents:         What is the best way to encourage my kids.

psychologist: The best way is to encourage yourself.

parents:          (puzzled)
                       What?

psychologist:  When you are happy and feel good about yourself,
                       Whatever you do and whatever you say is encouraging.

parents:           oh..

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A lot of times, we believe that we want to discipline kids because we feel it's the best for them.
Sometimes, it's true but sometimes we have fears in ourselves.
(e.g. what is the best career to choose.)

The thing is when we are the happiest, we will be able to encourage kids in the most positive way.

just a thought

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May all parents have wonderful communication with our kids. 

Uncle vs Cousin

(Parents are out so the uncle take care of the kids)

(Sunday morning)

Kid:     (getting up early)
Uncle: (still asleep)

Kid:     (have hard time wearing jack... start crying)
             wow... wow.
Uncle: (after a few minutes, start to wake up)
            (slowly come to the kid's room)

Kid:      Gee, you sleep so late
Uncle: (look at the kid.  not angry)
             just treat me as your older cousin

Kid:     (stop crying)
             oh, well, then.

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Everyone has an expectation.
Sometimes if you look at a person and lower your expectation.
Life would get a lot easier.

Dad and me

My dear child,

I have been thinking lately.
I am sorry that I have been hard on you.

I realized that there's things that I don't want to be gray.
I want you to wear jacket when it's cold.
I want you to wash hands before eating.

I think there's things we can talk.

The thing is I realize that I love my Dad and
I can feel the invisible pressure from my Dad.
To be honest, I want to feel love from my Dad.

Now I am the Dad.
I am going to do my best to be a kind an loving Dad.

Love

Dad

Lion and Cub

(Lion and Cub are having a conflict.)

Scenario 1:

Cub:   I don't want to do homework
Lion:  What!
           (touch his nerve)
           (scream)
           What are you doing at school?
           You do it right now
Cub:   No (crying and disappearing)

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Scenario 2:

Cub:   I don't want to do homework
Lion:  (take a deep breath)
           Why?  (still agitated)
Cub:   (silent)

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Scenario 3:

Cub:   I don't want to do homework
Lion:  (take three deep breath)
           Let's talk after 5 minutes

(5 minutes later)
Lion:  My dear, is there anything that bothers you?
We (the whole family) can help.

Cub:   um, um.

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A lot of times, we want our children to do well.
Sometimes, we say things in the moment that we might regret afterward.

Don't feel bad if we didn't do it perfectly the first time.
We know we can try to twist a bit every time when it happens.
Pat your back every time you make little bit change.

Everytime you make a little difference, you make this moment count.
Life is made of moments.  You are making your life count.

Pig and Rabbit

(a pig and a rabbit walking side by side
 a pig accidentally step onto the rabbit.)

Scenario 1:

Rabbit:  wow, you beast, you step onto me.
Pig:        (agitated)
              (he stepped onto the rabbit again)

Rabbit:  (raise his fist)
              (PUNCH)

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Scenario 2:

Rabbit:  wow, that hurts.
Pig:       (feeling bad)
              Sorry, rabbit.
              That's my bad.
              Let me take a look at your foot.

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A lot of times, when things happen, there can be 100 different reactions.
If you know there are hundred ways to react, would you like to choose a positive ones?

Teachers and students

(a group of teachers and students get together in the boarding school)

Principal:    what do you want to teach kids?

Teacher A:  (he is very good with presentation)
                    I like my kids to the the top notch in communication.

Teacher B:  (he is very good with perseverance)
                    I like my kids to be willing to write the same word 1000 times
                    so he can memorize this word.

Teacher C:  (he believes in cleanness)
                   I like my kids to clean up their bed every morning.
                   There is no dust in the bedroom.

(students are completely silent..)
(teachers and principal left the room)

Student A:  They are all crazy.
                   Fortunately, I am good with perseverance.
                   I pray that teacher B will be my teacher.

Student B:  I am good with communication and I am ok with cleanness.
                   Please, please, don't let teacher B be my teacher.

Student C:  sigh...
                   I just want to work on things I enjoy.  (e.g. math/computer)
                   I really don't know what those teachers are talking about.

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Everyone see things differently.

I think as long as there is love, respect and kindness for ourselves and other, we are ok.
It is probably best that we are flexible on our requirement.

two bears

(two bears got together)

Bear A:  what happen?
Bear B:  (depressed) I didn't win the wrestling competition.

Bear A:  so... not everyone wins
Bear B:  but, but.. my dad was number 1

Bear A:  (look at bear b sympathetically)
Bear B:  (lower his head) (crying)

Bear A:  You know.  your dad's talent is probably different from yours
Bear B:  (look at the floor)
              (silent)

Bear A:  (give bear b a hug)
Bear B:   (silent)
               (felling a bit better)

Bear A:  no matter what, you are his son.
               He loves you no matter what happens.
Bear B:   (sobbing but smile a bit more)

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A lot of times, we expect a lot from our children. 
We think if it's a piece of cake for us, it would be a piece of cake for our children.
Sometimes, we just need to hug our love one a little bit more.

father and son

Lion:  My dear, you got to go to school
Cub:   Dad, I feel sick.  I want to stay home.

Lion:  You have an important test today.
Cub:   Dad, I don't feel well.  I wanna stay home.

Lion   You can't. You have to go
Cub:   (lower his head).. (still don't want to go)

Lion:  How about you go to school.
           If you still don't feel well.
           tell the teacher and come home
Cub:   (crying).. (whisper) ok

Lion:  (Smile)
Cub:   (Slowly go to school)

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A lot of times, we believe that children need the discipline.
A lot of times, children only wants sympathy and love.

Who is right?
That is a tough question to answer...

Best friend

Rabbit:  You are my best friend
Turtle:   I am!  thank you

Rabbit:  I love you exactly as you are.
Turtle:   Thank you

Rabbit:  From now on, whatever you do, I am your cheerleader.
Turtle:   oh, thanks.  Let me test you

Rabbit:  go for it
Turtle:   Am I the fastest runner?

Rabbit:  You are the most patient and persevere runner I ever seen
Turtle:   You didn't answer my question

Rabbit:   I believe in you.  You are the fastest TURTLE I ever seen
Turtle:    You didn't answer my question

Rabbit:   (thought for a moment)
               You are the most creative engineer I ever see.
               You will create a motorcycle and ride on it.
               You will be fastest racer. :)
Turtle:    (with tears in his eyes)  Thank you

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A lot of times, we just need to believe.
We believe in the totality of possibility.

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Everything is possible.
If Rabbit believes the turtle is fast than one day turtle can be the fastest racer in the world.
Just remember, anything is possible.

girls and boy

(2 beautiful girls are having a conversation)

girl a:  I visit San Francisco a few weeks ago.
            I fall in love with the red bridge..
            what does it call? mmm

girl b:  oh, you mean Golden Gate Bridge
 
girl a:  yea, that's right.  Now, I remember.
           Golden Gate Bridge is so beautiful.

girl b:  me, too.
           it takes a lot of talent to design and
           create this bridge.

boy c:   (whose dad has a lot of money and power)
            it's no big deal.  I can just talk to my dad
            to hire 10000 people.  It will be easily created
            in a few days.

(girl a and girl b look at each other)

girl a:   oh, i just remember i got to go home

girl b:   me, too.

(They left the scene in 3 seconds.)

boy c:   (still not sure why those girls disappear so quickly.)

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A lot of times, it takes talent to develop something that is unique and beautiful.
Some people seem to get the impression that if they are powerful and have a lot of money,
they can build the same unique and beautiful thing.

It seems to me that these people do not know the word perfect.
In order to make something perfect, it requires talent and time.

In order to build a golden gate bridge, it require someone who has the vision and they
hire engineers who have the talent.  It's not like you can hire people out of the street
and deliver the same quality.

Gee, I miss the time when people value talent.

race track

(a coach and a student is on the race track)

coach:   you need to run like a rabbit.
turtle:    huh!
coach:   you will flunk out if you don't deliver
turtle:    (he lower his head.. he has tears in his eyes)

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We expect our kids to meet our expectation.
The thing is that a lot of times, the thing we expect might not be his strength.
Some kids are able to meet the expectation while others aren't.
It's better to love no matter who they are.

cooking

boy:  I wanna eat at my favor restaurant.
mom:  what! whatever I cook is whatever you eat.
boy:  I won't eat anything
mom:  fine! don't eat

(later on: mom went to his favor restaurant and bought the food for him.)

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A lot of times, we believe that it's more important to set the rule.
We believe that we should stay tough so the child learn the value of not being spoil.
The truth of the matter is two fold.  I think we got to let the child know we love him
but at the same time, tell him the value of being grateful.
It's a delicate balance and we try to do the right thing.

Math assignment

(daughter is working on a math homework.
 mom is looking over her shoulder)

mom:       you didn't add one hundred
daughter: uh, this is just a small mistake

mom:        dear, what are you talking about
daughter:  you know.. I forgot to add one hundred in this math assignment

mom:        this has been happening a lot lately.
                  is there anything i should know
daughter:   (face look down)
                  you are not proud of me

mom:          (silent)
daughter:     tear in her eyes

mom:           (sigh) (she didn't know what to do.)

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A lot of times, parents are worried about the child's future.
They pushed the child to have a good Math and English grade.

Sometimes, the child got hurt because they want parents to praise them
rather than picking on their mistake.

So, it comes down to the communication.
How the parents present to the child is important.

If the parents present the right way,  the child is a happy camper with good confidence and
able to accomplish her math work.
If the parents present didn't present well, then it might be the other way around.

I think the bottom line is love.  The child got to feel the love from the parents.

Happiness

A:  It is wrong
      How can he do this to the family?
      Take money and run
      Doesn't he care about the rest of the family?

B:  It has been 20 years already.
      Forgive and let it go.

A:  I believe in justice.

B:  Do you believe in happiness?
      Just let go and start at this moment.
      Breath and look at the children.

A:  Sigh...

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A lot of times, it's hard to forgive.
You might be right but it will keep you up at night.

Just saying, "I am willing to forgive" or "I am willing"
The burden (stress) on your shoulder will be lighter.

You can either choose Happiness or Unforgiveness at any moment.
Take a deep breath, look at your love one and choose happiness.

The perfect apple

Younger sister:  I like this guy
                          He's considerate and he's kind.

Old sister:  What are you talking about?
                   He's too quiet and he's boring.

Younger sister: What! I like this guy.

Older sister:  No. no.  Let me find someone better.

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One person's perfect apple might mean nothing to another person.
The both look at the same person but they feel differently.
The trick is not to impress others but be yourself.
No matter who you are.  You are always the perfect apple to some people.

Television

(son is watching TV and Dad enters the living room)

Dad: What's your plan today?

Son: Nothing

Dad: What!
         Don't you have homework to do?

Son: Not really

(Dad become more irritated.  He closed the door loudly.)

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We all have expectation for our children.
We want them to be the best yet we sometimes are nervous for our children.
It's what we called parents.

Probably it's best to take a few deep breath.
Then look beyond this moment and see what is the long term goal.

An old couple

(An old couple walking in the park)

Wife: You wanna take a vacation to Rome?

Husband (puzzled):  You want us to go home?

Wife: no.  I mean let's take a nice trip

Husband (have a hard time hearing): What about my lip?

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A lot of time, we misunderstood what other's are saying.
It might start with a benign remark and it might end up with an angry bark.

It's what we called humanity.

At the end of the day, give a hug to each other and say "I LOVE YOU"

Pig and elephant

Pig:  I want to be acceptable by others

Elephant: You got to be kidding

Pig: From now on, I am going to lose weight
Pig: From now on, I am not playing with mud
Pig: From now on, I am going to eat little

(A few days later, pig is crying)

Elephant: My friend, it's ok to be yourself.
          You are created to be you.
          Once you tried to pretend to be acceptable by others,
          you already lose yourself.

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He just wants to accept by others.
He also wants to feel good about himself.
He also wants to show that he's capable.

The truth is that he can only be true to himself.

Education

The kid is playing (not doing his homework)

Dad (to the kid): Work harder

Kid: Why?

Dad: Otherwise, what are you going to do

Kid: huh!

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A letter to my dear son.

Dear son,

We all work hard for something.  My parents want me to have abundant life so they want me to work harder to get a good education.  Is this the only way... Probably there are some other ways.
But this is all they know and this is all I know.  I just want you to have a good life
and this is the way I was taught.  I just want to say that I love you. 
Whichever way you choose is good for me.  I just want you to be happy.

Love

Dad