The Insignificant

I remember recently there was a sermon about being insignificant in the church and coincidentally I was introduced to watch this man, Paul Potts. He was a contestant on Britain's Got Talent 2007. Paul was an ordinary man working as a mobile phone sales assistant and was encouraged by his wife to take part in the competition as she thought his voice was awesome. Paul shared in one of the videos, he was insignificant, he was bullied in school last time, but one thing that he could fall back on was his voice! I was sooooo inspired by this guy's journey to success. Later Paul won the competition hands down and he went on to perform in front of the Queen, he appeared on Oprah, his debut album sold 2 million copies around the world and now he has consistent sell out shows in Las Vegas. Below are the videos of this insignificant one's journey to stardom. Just because he made a decision to come out of his comfort zone! Enjoy the vids and be inspired by this amazing man's voice!

Nice Song! One of my Favs at the moment!!!

One World, One Dream!

As I have been following some of the sport events happening these past few days, and yes I've seen some exciting ones!

It was only during the Singapore vs South Korea Women's Team Table Tennis Semi Final, which Singapore went on to win, that I noticed the billboards around the arena. The motto for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, "One World, One Dream"!

Well as I think about it, we as disciples also share 1 dream too! To make disciples of all nations! Here are just a few questions that may help us think deeper:

1. What's your motto as a Disciple?
2. What's the purpose of it all?
3. How am I going to achieve that dream?

Well, as we know all the athletes would reap riches in monetary form when they achieve a medal in such a huge event like the Olympics. Do we look and envy? Well, being human I do look in envy most of the times and that is something I should repent of. In fact we are already winners in God's eyes no matter what happens, of course that doesn't mean we have license to sin. We still have to finish the race strong!

Knocking On Heaven's Door

As the title says it. Was listening to one of my favourite bands and that being Guns N' Roses!

This occurred to me while listening to the song. What does it mean to knock on heaven's door?

I mean I can sort of imagine the majestic view of walking up this long flight of marble pearl white stairs and at the top sits a 2 sided door (Those you find in castles) so big and made up of the finest pine wood with the scent still fresh from the pine trees God created.

On the door there're 2 gigantic handles protruding out made out of metal unfounded by man as it sparkles along with the glistening majestic aura emitting out from behind those tiny gaps in between. Also next to the handles are door knockers.

Well imagine we get a chance to look at this scenario I painted out. These were the questions I will ask myself....

1. Should I knock?
2. Should I take a peek?
3. Should I just wait for someone to take notice of my presence?

Well....... What you guys do?

Somehow, these questions do mean differently in the way you answer them. I can sort of remember a scene from the movie Kungfu Panda, where Po was to pull his noodle cart up to the top of the temple where they were going to announce the new Dragon Warrior.

When going up the stairs, you're to leave everything behind, no regrets, nothing to hold you back so that you can climb the stairs.

When you get up top, the excitement in you should be beyond words! The part where Po was trying all ways to get into the temple was hilarious! Then again, how bout us as disciples then? Would we do everything in our power to get into those doors? Wouldn't we be knocking on the door all the way?

Then is it wrong to peek out of curiosity? Hmm..... Well in the modern world it is a crime! HAHAHA...... But I guess God has already let us peek into Heaven thru many ways. How he blesses us in our daily lives are probably little instances of what Heaven would be like behind those doors. No disappointments, no discouragements, all in all, basically God will always be there to back us up!

What about those who will just stand outside and wait? What do you think? Well, to me those who wait will miss out the chance. Sounds harsh but were there instances in your life where you just stood outside the door of your friend's house and not even ring the bell or knock? Did the door open? Did anyone from the house notice you? I think besides the neighbours seeing strange person and calling the security guard or the police, I doubt anyone form the house will ever notice you! So its important that we do the small things! Like the sermon on Sunday, never think that you're insignificant but do the small things for the impact will cause a ripple effect!

Just some random thoughts while de-stressing from doing my project. Hope it helps and feel free to just shout out your opinion in the shoutbox! =)

A Proper Diagnosis

Hey all! Well, its been a week since I had the pain in my foot and the Doctor diagnosed it as Planter Fasciitis....... Guess what? I went to see an Orthotics Specialist, Mr Peter Cave. Go check out his website, www.instepfootcare.com. After the foot scan he performed on me, and after my own research of Plantar Fasciitis, we both can confirm that the pain I felt in my foot was not from Plantar Fasciitis! Instead, I'm having Morton's Neuromena!

Okay so what is that? Basically my left foot is sort of flat footed therefore causing my 3rd and 4th toe to clamp against a nerve causing it to swell! Therefore the sharp pain! The picture on the right shows it clearly.

So what's the remedy? Well I bought a pair of Orthotics Insoles to help puch my arch back into place and will be wearing it for the rest of my life I guess. You won't believe how important our feet are! Its the most over used part of the body and its the very foundation of the body! (Literary speaking lah!)

Anyway, what I learnt from Mr Cave is that many people who suffer from back aches, neck aches and even migranes could be due to the fact that their feet are the cause! Its very interesting indeed! Because of the way our body is distributed, the slightest shifts of imbalance can cause the spine to form towards the direction we're depending our weigt one. Meaning, if your center of gravity is towards more of the right foot, your spine would travel from top of the head and down toward the right foot! Thus causing stress to the spine which leads to back aches! I know its amazing! HAHAHA........

So try going for a foot scan and learn something bout your body! AND GO CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE!!!! Its very very very interesting!!!!!

Plantar Fasciitis

I know its a mouthful to pronounce. Its pronounced as Plant-Tar Fes-Cee-Eye-Tis.

Bascially its the swelling of the ligaments in the foot. It usually happens to people who are flat footed and also because of the body weight.

And yes I have it now! Haiz...... Found out bout it on Monday and boy, it wasn't really a pleasant feeling. I initially thought that the operation I had last time to graft the ligament from my toe had snapped.......... YES! That's how I can describe the pain. I literally couldn't set any weight onto my foot.

Well, its been several days now and the pain has subsided substantially! Thank God! What does this mean? A whole new diet and weight loss plan. Gonna totally go on a no rice, noodle and carbo diet. If I'm hungry, I'll just have to eat wholemeal bread or wraps with loads of vege and probably lean meat. Need to totally cut down on lots of things! Need the discipline and prayer to do so!

Wish me luck! :)

I'm BACK!!!!!!!!!!

Yup! Its back and its black!

Look forward to posting some stuff soon. Gonna keep it really really simple this time! HAHAHAHA......