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10 Japanese Success Secrets

Posted by kangrofiq | 7/02/2009 10:10:00 AM | 6 comments »


1. Work Hard
It has no secret that the Japanese is hard worker. The average employee work hours in Japan is 2450 hours / year, is very high compared with the United States (1957 hours / year), UK (1911 hours / year), Germany (1870 hours / year),
and France (1680 hours / year) . An employee in Japan can produce a car in 9 days, while officials in other countries need 47 days to make the car with same worth. A Japanese worker can be said do the work usually done by 5-6 people. Home quickly is something that can be said "quite disgraceful" in Japan, and shows that the employees included "not required" by the company.

2. Shame
Shame is a cultural and ancestral heredity nation of Japan. Harakiri (suicide with a knife thrust to the stomach) to the ritual since the era of samurai, that is when they lose in a battle. In a modern world, the discourse has little changed phenomena to "stand down" for officials (ministry, politicians, etc.) who feel involved in the problem of corruption or failed to perform its duty. Negative effect is probably the children of primary school, junior high school who sometimes suicide, because the bad value or does not increase the class. Also because of shame, the Japanese prefer to choose a detour rather than cut the driver behind the line in the middle of the road. They were ashamed of their environment when they violate the rules or norms which have become a common agreement.

3. Sparingly Life
Japanese people have the sparingly spirit in daily life. Anti-consumerism attitude this seem excessive in various fields of life. In the early start of life in Japan, I had a great surprise to the many people shopping in the crowded Japanese supermarket at around 19:30 hours. A careful critical, in fact it has become a regular on the Japanese supermarket that will be cut to half price at the time about a half hour before closing. Supermarkets such as that known in Japan average closed at 20:00.

4. Loyalty
Loyalty system has made a career in a company is run and the neat. With a slightly different system in the United States and Europe, is very rare Japanese who moved jobs. They usually stay on one or two companies until retirement. This may be the implications of Industry in Japan that most would only accept fresh graduate, who they teach later accordance with the companies core business.

5. Innovation
Japanese is not the inventor nation, but the Japanese have an advantage in the findings and sell to the market in form of a demand by the public. Interesting to read the story of Akio Morita Sony developed the legendary Walkman. Cassette Tape not found by Sony, the patent is owned by Phillip Electronics. But who has developed a portable and bundling model as a booming product during ten years is Akio Morita, founder and CEO of Sony. Until 1995, there were more than 300 walkman models and the amount of total production reached 150 million products. Four-wheeled vehicles Assembly techniques are also not created Japanese, the patent owned by the United States. But Japan was able to develop vehicle assembly industry with their innovation that is faster and cheaper.

6. Never Give Up
The History proved that the Japanese is not a nation who easy to give up. Tens of years under the Tokugawa empire that closed all access to other countries, Japan is very behind in technology. When the Meiji restoration (Meiji ishin) came, the Japanese quickly adapt and become a fast-learner. Poverty of natural resources also does not make Japan surrender. Not only importer petroleum, coal, wood and seeds of iron, even 85% of Japan's energy comes from other countries, including Indonesia. If Indonesia stopped the supply of oil to Japan, then 30% of Japan will be in darkness. Sequence disaster occurred in 1945, starting from the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, lose the war, and the big earthquake in Tokyo. In fact Japan is not exhausted. In the next few years Japan has been successfully developing the automotive industry and even fast train (shinkansen). May be quite startling how Konosuke Matsushita and the electronic equipment business nearly destroyed in 1945 are still able to crawl, starting from zero so that the industry to build a business kingdom in the present era. Akio Morita also initially laughable when offer a product his pretty Cassete Tape to various other countries. But eventually become a legend with his Sony Walkman. Which is also quite unique that the science and theory in which people must learn from failure is formulated in Japan began with the name shippaigaku (science of failure).

7. Reading Culture
Do not be surprised if you come to Japan and into densha (electric train), most of the passengers both children and adults are reading books or newspapers. They Do not care to sit or stand, many who have used the time in densha to read. Many publishers began to create a man-ga (image comic) for the materials the school curriculum in both elementary, junior high and high school. Subject History, Biology, English, etc. are presented with interesting that make people increasing their reading interests. Read Japanese culture is also supported by the speed in the process of translation of foreign books (English, French, German, etc.). The legend said foreign books translation has been commenced in 1684, as build institute translating and growing up to modern times. Usually translated Japanese books are available in a few weeks since foreign books published.

8. Team Work
The Japanese Culture do not accommodate the work is too individualism. Including claims of work results, usually intended for a team or group. This phenomenon not only in the world of work, the condition of the campus with a research lab is also such a task subjects are also usually in the form of the group. Working in groups may be one of the biggest strength of the Japanese. There is anecdote said "A Japanese professor will defeated by an American professor, But 10 American professors will not be able to overcome 10 Japanese professor." Consensus or agreement is often called the "rin-gi" is a ritual in the group. Strategic decisions must be discussed in the "rin-gi".

9. Independent
Since early age children are trained to be independent. Kids in Kindergarten (Yochien) in Japan must bring 3 large bags containing clothes, Bento (lunch pack), shoes, books, towels and a large bottle of water that hang on their neck. In Yochien every child be trained to bring their own equipment, and is responsible for his own goods. Graduated from high school and going to college almost did not ask of cost to parents. They used work on part time to pay for school and everyday life. Even if the money runs out, they "borrow" the money to the parents that they will return in the next month.

10. Keep a Tradition and Respect for Older
Technology and economic development did not make Japan lose the tradition and culture. Culture of women who have been married for not working is still alive to this day.

Apologize Culture still become a reflex of Japanese. If you ride a bike in Japan and hit walking people, then do not surprised if the one who we hit apologize ahead.

Until these days the Japanese are relatively avoid saying "no" when people get a bid from another. So we must be careful in association with the Japanese people as "hi" it does not mean "yes". For the Japanese the Agriculture is ancestor tradition and important assets in Japan. Become a hard competition because entrance rice cheaper from Thailand and the United States was not decreased the Japanese government steps to protect their farmer. It is reported that the land which be agricultural land will get a significant tax reduction, including some incentives for those who still survive in agriculture. Japanese agriculture is one of the highest in the world.

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10 Cultures of ant

Posted by kangrofiq | 7/01/2009 10:01:00 AM | 0 comments »


CARE
Concerned and sensitive to everything that happens in its environment and always maintain a sense of love for each other.
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Positive & enthusiastic
Always enthusiastic to think and act in order to achieve the goal attempt. However, all thoughts and actions are positive in order to maintain business continuance.
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Initiatives
Initiatives have in running the business based on a strong motivation to progress and achieve goals without waiting for command, and without deviate from company policy or country.
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Humble
Always trying optimistic in every step, but not arrogant, and always appreciate and respect other.
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Creative & innovative
Always creative in trying to perform a variety of innovations in order to win competition and become a Leader in the environment.
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Discipline & RESPONSIBLE
Have a sense of responsibility of the viability of the business activities. The discipline needed to run high in all the rules / regulations in order to achieve the goal.
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COOPERATION
Ability to establish cooperative partnerships with the way all in order to perform the task successfully achieve the goal.
PRODUCTIVE
Working professional, diligent, and seriously to achieve the maximum results.
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COMMITMENT & Spartan
Have a high commitment of all decisions / regulations and agreements that have been defined and the responsibility it without bargaining.
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Communicative
Have the ability to communicate with the technique is good, so it is able to deliver all the required information without kesalah-pahaman.


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A priceless gift

Posted by kangrofiq | 7/01/2009 05:55:00 AM | 0 comments »


A priceless gift for lovely people

1. ATTENDANCE
The presence of people whom loved is an invaluable gift. Indeed, we can also present via mail, phone, fax, or image. However, with your attendance you can share feelings, attention, and affection in more intensive and intact. Thus, the quality of attendance is also important. Make your presence as a bearer of happiness.


2. Listen
Few people are able to give this gift, because, most people prefer to be listened, rather than listen. Have known that harmonious relationship between humans is very determined by the willingness to listen to each other. Give the gift for them. With lavish attention to all their words we also have the patience and humility. To be a good listener, make sure you are truly relax and understand what they have talked about. Look at their eyes and No need to interrupt, criticize, or even judge. Let them finish it. This allows you to give the appropriate response.

3. Silent
Such as words, there is also power in a silence. Silence can be used to punish, banish, or confusing people. But more than anything silence can also show the love we give to someone because we give them more space. Especially if everyday we are used to advise, manage, criticize and even complain.

4. FREEDOM
Love someone is not give us full rights to own or manage their live. Can we claim to love someone if we are always restraint them? Giving freedom is one of the embodiment of love. It does not meaning, "You're free to do anything you want", It is More than that, It means give them full trust to be responsible for all the things what they do or what they decide.

5. Beauty
Who would not be happy, if the person that we loved be suddenly appear more beautiful? Appear to be more beautiful is also a gift. Besides the beauty of personal appearance, you also can give the beautiful atmosphere at home. For example Vase of beautiful fresh flowers in dining table, that is beautiful.

6. Positive response
We often give negative ratings to the thoughts, attitudes or actions of people we care about without we were realized. Seems there is no truth with them and absolute right only for us. This time, try to give positive response gift. Reveal a clear and genuine. Try to remember how many times in the last week to thank you for all the things they have done for you. Also remember, how many times in the last week you praised them. Those three things is thanks, praise and apology is a gift of love that is often forgotten

7. Yield Willingness
Not all issues worthy of a fracas. Moreover, to become a great quarrel. You should consider what a love relation will sacrificed only for the issue? If you think that way than you're ready to give a yield willingness gift. Okay, you may be annoyed or angry because he came late to meet as their promised. But if just happen for the first time, so why should triggered the fracas sustained? Yield Willingness can also release pain hearts and invites us to realize that there is not a perfect man in this world

8. Smile
Believe it or not, smile has incredible power. Smile, and is provided with a sincere, can be icebreaker for relationships, the encourager in desperate. bright murky atmosphere, even sedate the restless soul. Smile is also a hint to open oneself to the world around us. When is the last time you gave smile on other?


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Enjoy Coffee, not the cup

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/30/2009 11:52:00 AM | 0 comments »


A group of university alumni who have established in their respective careers have assemble and come to their professors that have been older. The conversation occurred and lead to complaints about stress in work and their lives.

Enchant guests a coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large coffee and various cups types of porselin, plastic, crystal, glass, some of them expensive glass and some other very beautiful, and he said to the former students to pour the coffee for themselves.

After all the students get a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: "If you noticed, all the cups are beautiful and expensive has been taken, which left behind only a cheap and regular glass. Although is normal for you to want only the best for your self, but actually it is a source of problems and stress that you experience. "

Make sure that the cup itself does not affect the quality of coffee. In many cases, it is only more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What you want is coffee, not the cup, but you consciously take the best cup and then began to consider other people’s cup.

Now note this: our hearts like coffee, while the work, money and position is cup. Often because of concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee that God provided for us.


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10 steps to happiness

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/30/2009 07:46:00 AM | 0 comments »


1. Enjoy Your Life
Wise People said that life is a journey that must be enjoyed. And time to enjoy it is now, not yesterday or tomorrow. Past has become history, and the future is still a mystery, but this time it is a bounty. While this is truly your own and you're Go. Only if you can appreciate and enjoy, then your life will be the time that beatify.


2. Light up your life
Every morning, get up with thanks to a new day. Do not start your day with a complaint that the rest of the day that you do not a bad day. Face each routine task with a happy heart. Complete any problems with the heart field. Try to do fun activities that can be make you happy. By the bed, leave all the burden mind and enjoy the rest so that tomorrow you wake up with a fresh body and mind. Life is light if you make it light, but it will be hard life if you make it hard.

3. Keep your Health
Health is a very valuable asset to achieve happiness. Imagine, how difficult it is when you are when your rheumatic recurrence. Take care of your body, eat nutritious food, take a good rest and exercise regularly.

4. Be Grateful What You Have
If we would like to be honest, many of which that we can grateful in our life. Easier you feel grateful the more you close with happiness. Remember that the dissatisfaction with what you have is the source for unhappiness.

5. Care Of Yourself
Take all your lack without anger and hatred. Forgive yourself every time you realize you have made a mistake. Give a gift or reward each time you reach the success of any small. Always try to give the best to yourself.

6. Be Noble
It is no use bury anger, hatred and envy. All that only burden you with the negative feelings that are not fun. Learn to forgive of others, understand of others, tolerate the weakness of others and respect the principles of others who differ with you.

7. Make a Frienship
Although not all people become friends, but you need to have some close friends. Companions may assist the growth of personality, it can be friendly place to share and learn. True friendship will create the feels happiness in your life.

8. Let Others Feel Happy
Give your hands to those who need your help, be a good listener when people pour their hearts content, cheer up people are stricken distress. All your goodness will enrich your life with beatify experiences. Happiness comes when you do not achieve for yourselves, but when you divide it.

9. Be Optimistic
When you face a major problem or crisis, you can still choose to be optimistic. Be confidence that it will definitely passed, the situation will become better, the issue will be resolved. You can see the difficulty not as a stumbling block, but as a stepping stone that can make you rise up or as a test that can make you wise. Optimism is like the flame that accompany you walk in the dark night.

10. Trust your life to the God
You trust God as a source of all happiness than trust your life and leave all your burdens to God. Make God smile with the attempt to obey God. The more harmonious your relationship with God, the more harmonious relationship with yourself, the more easily you achieve happiness


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Happiness is To Be Made, Not To Be Looking For

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/29/2009 11:00:00 AM | 0 comments »


If we talk about happiness, assuredly, we will remember the word ‘love’. Because happiness is identical with the existence of love. We have to know ourselves, what things can make us happy. Because we have to make our own happiness instead of looking for it.

Happiness creator is within our own heart. It’s really a waste for you to go to the end of the world, looking for happiness. You will not find happiness anywhere, except, You, yourself, make yourself happy everywhere anywhere.

The most important factor for keeping us healthy, prosper, and happy, is to love and to be loved.Just behave realistically and plan some miracles for yourself and feel that the happiness comes and happens to us, because love doesn’t need perfect body, mind, and soul..

Love, just like any other things in life, is a choice.
Every moment, when you are meeting somebody, or in every thought about ourselves, we, somehow, have a choice; whether we want to judge or try to understand about what we are facing, undergoing, and what we will be planning for.

Love Energy
Love is energy. Just feel the energy flowing into parts of our body, then we will feel a kind of warmness, peacefulness, and happiness, entering our body and heart.
And that love energy is not necessarily always having to be found from outside. Instead, the love which is generated from ourselves is the most potent or efficacious.
By loving and being honest to ourselves about the meaning of love, then we will not waste the love that already exist and grow within ourselves. That is the beginning for the happiness manufacturer to start producing within our heart.
It often happens to many couple who waste the love feeling, which previously has been a beginning of their living together decision. we are often remiss in keeping the love.
The deep love is manifested in the form of love that we can associate to our body’s muscles, the more we practice and maintain it, the more it will be stronger and more beneficial in smoothing the ‘movement’ of our life.
When the love begins to sallow and slowly but sure, the love towards each partner, begins to disappear, then we will just realize that during this time, we don’t appreciate the existence of love from our partner.
When we have it all, we waste it instead! But, when we begin to feel threatened of losing it, we try to get the avowal that he/she must stay to be ours desperately!
Unfortunately, in the effort of preserving or trying to get the partner’s love back, most of the time, it happens that we can not get it back anymore. We already step wrongly, act wrongly, and also readapt the love to relationship’s harmony wrongly.
Then, it happens that the love is just getting far to be gotten back, getting far to be reached, because we make the relationship becomes more flaming by the argumentation in which we want to win our own self, by flaming anger, and then we make the love just becomes a legend that has never exist in relationship as a partner or couple. Love is perish by the flaming anger and jealousy.

Easy to Perish
Why the love that brings happiness to a couple becomes so easy to perish? That kind of love which is sallow quickly and perish eventually, by time, is the love that begun by the word ‘Because’ or the word ‘if’
Love can be eternal and full of tolerance if it’s already merged and transform into love which is begun by the word “although” or “eventhough”.
We can take example of the love begun by the word “because” as “Because you are beautiful, that’s why I love u!, ” then, “Because you are a director, that’s why I love u!”
Meanwhile, the love begun by the word “if” is “If you love me, then you should fulfill all my needs!”
Then, you can compare them by the sentence that is begun by the word “although”
“Although we are living in lack of many things, but i still love you!”
Most of the couple equip themselves to live together by the love begun by the word “because” and “if”, it’s not a surprise, that then, most of the complain that we hear in the room of consultancy is that “living in the same roof, but feeling strange” and “sleeping on the same bed, but not interested into each other anymore!”
The “because” love and the “if” love is easy to sallow and dull. It is different from the “although” love which is full of tolerance, understanding, and even full of forgive above whatever happens to our couple.We can afford to say, “Although you hurt me, but I still love you.” The choice is at our hand, if we want to be happy, then make an effort and try to make the happiness generated from our heart.
Because happiness is a contagious energy. We can not make the people around us happy, if we, ourselves, are not happy.

How do we think that we want to make the people around us smile, if we, ourselves, can not smile for the reason that our heart if full of bad energy which is generated from anger, hatred, irk, and the feeling of having been paltered with.


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Story about rabbit and turtle

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/29/2009 05:19:00 AM | 0 comments »


Someday, Rabbit and the Turtle were debate who the fastest among them. Then they decided to run the race to see who is fastest. They start the race from village A to another village.

The Rabbit feels confident that he will defeat the turtle. He started and ran very fast .. and after viewing the turtle have been far behind, he was laugh and thinking that he can take a rest for a moment. So, the rabbit rested under a shady tree. The turtle is not in despair, he continues to run and run with all abilities, even though he knew was much left behind of the rabbit.

Unsuspected the rabbit sleeps, and the turtle, which continues to run .. and running .. when the turtle is close to the finish line, the rabbit awakened and realize that he left behind of the turtle. He also ran very fast, and the rabbit .. nearly approached the turtle .. and a little more .. very little more.

But the turtle has been touching the finish line. And the winner is a turtle.

Reflection :

- Do not joke about little things like the rabbit did.
- Do not feel inferior and easy to give up, keep trying with all capacity. One day we will also achieve our goals.



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Seven The World Wonders

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/28/2009 07:51:00 PM | 0 comments »


A group of students are studying geography class "Seven The world wonders. "At the beginning of the lesson, they are asked to list what they think is the "Seven The world wonders "at this time. Although there are some differences, most of the list contains :

1) Pyramid
2) Taj Mahal
3) The Great Wall China
4) Pisa Tower
5) Angkor Temple
6) Eiffel Tower
7) Parthenon Temple

When collect the list, the teacher pay attention to a student, a girl is retiring, who have not collecting paper work. So, ask the teacher to her whether she had difficulty with the list. She answers, "Yes, a little bit. I can not choose because there very large number. "The teacher said, "Fine, tell us what you have, and perhaps we can help select them. "
The student Girl is in doubt for a moment, then read, "I thought," Seven The world wonders " is

1) You can see,
2) You can hear,
3) You can touch,
4) You can care,

She hesitated a moment longer, and then continue,

5) You can feel,
6) You can laugh,
7) And, You can love

The classroom is silent on that moment. How easy it is for us to look at the exploitation of human beings and call "Miracle." Meanwhile, we see all that God has given for us, we call this as "normal."
Hopefully, this day you are reminded of all the truly wonderful in your life.



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4 Candles

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/28/2009 03:57:00 PM | 0 comments »


There are 4 candles that lights, Slowly drip out.
The atmosphere is quiet so they have their conversation.
The first candle said: "I am Peace." "But people can not take care of me, then I better just shut myself!" Thus little bit each time the candle off.
The second said : “ I am a faith. Unfortunately I am no longer useful. Human do not want to know me, that is why there is no reason for me to keep flame. Once finished, the wind blows turn it off.
With the sad third Candle said: "I am the Love, I can not stay any longer to flare. Human thought that I am useless."
"They hated each other, even hate those who loved them, hates their family."
Right away the third candle turn off.

Without the presumed ...
A child into the room, and see the third candle was out. Because of fear of darkness, he said: " what is happen? You must stay on, I fear the darkness! " Then he crying.

Then the fourth candle said: Do not be afraid, Do not cry, while I still have flare, we can still always make up the other three Candles:

"I am expectation"

With eyes shining, the children take expectation Candle, and turn the other three Candles lights.
Something that never die is only Hope inside our hearts. and each of us can become a nice tool, such as the child, in circumstances which afford the return of Faith, Peace, Love with his EXPECTATIONS!


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Chatting with God

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/28/2009 11:15:00 AM | 0 comments »


BUZZ
God : Do you call me?
Human : Called you? No, Who is this?
God : This is God. I heard you pray so I want have a conversation with you.
Human : Yes, indeed I often pray, I only pray to feel better. But now I'm busy, very busy
God : What kind of busy? Everybody is busy.
Human : I do not know. I certainly do not have spare time, not even a bit. So I feel like life in a rush. Each time has been a busy time.
God : It is correct. Busy will grant you Activities. But the productivity will grant you a result. Activities take your time, the productivity give you free time.
Human : I understand that. But I still can not avoid. In fact, I do not expect God invites me to chat like this.
TUHAN : I want you to solve problems with time, with the grant some guidance. In this Internet era, I want to use the media is more convenient for you than a dream, for xample.
Human : Ok, tell me now. Why life become so complicated.
God : Stop analyzing life. Just go for it. Analysis of life will make it so complicated.
Human : If do so, why we were never feel happy?
God : Today is the tomorrow that you worried yesterday. You feel worried because you analyze. Feeling worries become your habit. That's why you never feel happy.
Human : But how can we not worry if there is such many uncertainties?
God : Uncertainty is something that you can not avoid. But worry is about a choice.
Human : But so much pain because of uncertainty
God : Pain can not be avoided, but Suffering is a choice.
Human : If suffering is a choice then why good people always suffering?
God : Diamond can not be sharpened without friction. Gold can not be pured without fire. Good People will through obstacles, without suffering. With that experience, their lives become better life.
Human : Did you mean a bitter experience is usefull?
God : Yes. From all sides, the experience is a hard teacher. Experienced teacher will give the test first and then understanding.
Human : But, why we have to go through all the tests? Why we can not live free from problems?

God : The problem is a hurdle that is intended to enhance mental strength. Strength from inside will come out from the struggle and obstacles, rather from joy.
Human : Honestly with all problems, we do not know where should we go
Human : If you look outside, then you will not know where you have to step. Take a look inside. See outside, you dream. To see in, you awake. Eyes give you vision. Heart gives you direction.
God : Sometimes failure suffering me, what can I do?
God : Success is a measure that was created by other people. Satisfaction is a measure created by your self. Knowing the purpose of journey will be more satisfying than knowing that you is running. Work with a compass, let other people race with time.
Human : In a hard situation how can I stay motivated?
God : Always have to see how far I run, rather than how far I still have to run. Always be grateful what you got, do not compute that is not what you get.

Human : What is interesting from a human?
God : When they are suffer, they are asking “Why me?”. But when they are happy no one will ask “why me?”.
Human : Sometimes I ask to my self, Who am I?, Why I am here?
God : Do not find out who you are, but you have to determine what you are going to be. Stop to find out why I am here, create your own goals. Live is not about searching but it is all about creation.
Human : How can I get the best in this live?
God : Face the past without regret. Go at this time with confidence. Prepare the future without any fear.
Human : Last question. I feel often that my prayers not answered.

God : There is no prayer that is not answered. The often answer is NO for you own good.
Human : Thank you Lord for this beautiful chatting.
God : Ok, keep in faith and throw your fear out. Live is a mystery to be solved, not a problem to resolved. Thrust me life is beautiful if you know how to live. And thrust me that I will give you the best thing in your life even sometimes it feels bitter for you.
God has signed out.


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Dolls for my Sister

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/28/2009 05:11:00 AM | 0 comments »


Last day before Christmas, I hurried to the supermarket to purchase a gift that is not planned to be purchased. When see peoples, I began to complain: "This will take
a long time, and still many places that I should be heading, Christmas is really annoyingfrom year to year. I hope I can lie, sleep, and awake only after”. However, I keep running toward the toy, and there I began to curse the prices, think will all the children truly play with the expensive toys.

When in search of, I saw a boy aged about 5 years old, hug a doll. He continues to stroke the hair dolls and he looks very sad. I wonder to whom dolls for. A boy is approaching the old woman beside him: 'grandma, Are sure I do not have enough money?". The old woman said: 'You know that you do not have enough money to buy this doll, dear. "Then the woman asks for the boy to wait there for about 5 minutes while she was traveling to another place. She went quickly. The boy is still holding the doll in his hand.
Finally, I approached and asked the him to whom he would like to give the doll. 'This is the most beloved doll of my sister and she really wanted on this Christmas. She believes
Santa Claus will bring for this doll. I may say Santa Claus will bring doll to his sister, and that he should not worry. But boy is sad to say 'No, Santa Claus can not bring these doll to the place where my sister was at this time. I have to give this doll to my mother so she can give her when my mother there. The boy is so sad when he said ” my sister has gone to the god. My father also told me that my mother immediately will also go to the God, then I think my mother can bring this doll to be given to my sister. I feel like lose my Heartbeat When I hear that.

The boy looks at me and say: “I ask my father to tell my mother not to go ahead. I ask my father to wait until I return from the supermarket”. Then he showed his photograph
who are laughing. Then he said: “I also want my mother bring this picture so she would not forget me. I love my mother and I hope he does not leave me but my father said that my mother should go with my sister'. Then he looked with sad to the doll.

I quickly reach my wallet and take some money and said to the boy. ' What if we check it again, perhaps enough money?', he said. 'Ok, I hope have enough money.

I add my money on his money without the boy know it and we the start count the money. In fact the money enough for the doll, and even there is some money left. The boy cried out: 'Thank you Lord for given me enough money', and looked at me Then he added: 'Yesterday before bed I asked God to make sure that I have enough money to buy this doll so that my mother can give it to my sister.
God listen to my prayed.
I also want have enough money to buy white roses for mother, but I do not dare ask too many to the God. But god gave me enough money to buy the doll and the white roses. '' You know, my mother likes white roses”.

Several minutes later, his grandmother came back and I passed with trolley. I finish my shopping with different heart atmosphere from time to begun. I can not remove the boy from my mind. Then I remember an article in the local newspaper 2 days ago, that said a man drive his truck in a drunken condition and crash a car containing a woman and a little girl. The little girl died, and her mother in critical condition. Her family must decide whether should revoke supporting life tool, because the woman will not be able to exit from coma condition. Are they a family of this boy?

2 days after I met that boy, I read in the newspaper that the young woman died. I can not stop myself and go to buy a tuft of white roses and then go to the home remains a place of mourning a young woman is shown to the people to give last honor before burial. The woman there, in a coffin, holding a spray of beautiful white rose with boy’s picture and doll that are placed on her chest. I leave that place with a cry, feel my life has changed forever. Love the boy to his mother and sister, still difficult to imagine. In a trice, a drunken man took everything from him.
Reflection :
- Do not drunk or you will be easy to do stupid things.
- God works through anything, including a man who gives attention to the boy.
- Always pray to the god, as the boy does.
- Farewell never happen, even though dead, only our physical body that is damaged.



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I Cried for My Brother Six Times

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/27/2009 03:46:00 PM | 0 comments »


I was born in a mountain village which is very remote. Day by day, my parents dry yellow land fallow, and their backs facing the sky. I have a brother, three years younger than me.

While on, I stole fifty cents from my father drawer to buy a handkerchief which all the girls have it. My Father soon realize it. He makes me and my brother bow in front of the wall, with a bamboo stick in his hand. "Who stole the money?" He said. I glued, too afraid to speak. Father did not hear anyone say, so he said, "Okay, if so, both of you are eligible beaten!" He was rise the bamboo stick up. Suddenly, my brother catch his hands and said, "Father, I did that!"
Long bamboo stick punch my brother’s back insistently. Father was so angry and he continues to hit him until he runs out of breath. finally, he sat up in bed brick and chide us, "You have learned to steal from the house now, What kind of more shameful things that you will do in the future? ... You feasible beaten to death! You a shame thief! "

That night, me and mother embrace him in hug. His Body was full of wounds, but he does not shed any tears. In the mid-night, Suddenly I began to crying. He close my mouth with his small hands and said, "Sister, do not cry again now. Everything has done. "

I still always hate myself for not having enough courage to confess. For many years later, but the incidence is still visible, such as new yesterday. I will never forget his face when protect me. He was 8 years old and I was 11 years old.
When My Brother are on the last year in junior high school, he accepted to go to high school in the district center. At the same time, I accepted to go to a provincial university. That night, my father in the squat, suck tobacco cigarettes, wrapped in order to wrap. Hear him mutter, "Our children give the very good results ... very good results ..." Mother wipes tears that flows and draw breath, "What's the point? How may we be able to pay for both at the same time? "

At same time, my brother come to my father and said, "Father, I do not want to continue with the school anymore, I have enough to read many books." My father beat and swing hands on his face. "Why do you have a soul so weak? Even if it means I have to beg in the streets, I will send you both you to school until finish!". And so then he was knocked every house in the village to borrow money. I stick my hand as gentle as I can to my brother and said, "A man should forward their schools, otherwise he will never leave this poverty." And I have decided to no longer proceed to university .

Who knows the next day before dawn came, my brother leave home with a few worn-out sheets clothes and a little nuts. Him slink away to side of my bed and leave a paper above my pillow: "Sister, being accepted to university is not easy. I'll go look for work and send you money. " I hold that paper above the bed crying with tears streaming voice to disappear. That year he was 17 and I was 20 years old.

With the money that my father borrowed from the whole village, and the money that sent by my brother from the construction site, I finally get to the third year in university. One day, I was studying in my room, when my roommate came in and told me, "There is a man from village waiting for you out there!" Why is there a man from village looking for me? I walk out, and see my brother from the remote, the whole body is dirty cement dust and sand. I ask, "Why are you did not tell to my roommate that you are my brother?" He replied, smiling, "See how I look. What will they think if they knew I was your brother? How they will not laugh at you? " I feel touched, and tears flow in my eyes. I wipe the dust out from all over his body, and said, "I do not care what people say! However you are my brother! No matter how you looked... "

From his pocket, he issued a butterfly hairpin-shaped. He put it on me, and said, "I see all the girls in the city wear it. So I think you also need to have one. "I can not stay any longer. I hold him and crying. That year, he was 20 and I was 23.
The first time I brought my boy friend to home, broken window glass was replaced, and looks so clean everywhere. After my boyfriend back home, I was dancing a like little girl in front of my mother. "Mom, you do not need to spend much time to clean our house anymore!". But she said while smile, "I did not do that your brother has back home early to clean up this house. Did you see the wounds on his hands? He was injured while installing a new glass that window.. "

I was going into my brother’s small room. See his thin face, I felt a hundred needles stabbed me. I smear a little oil on the wound and banded it. "Is that hurt?" I ask. "No, not hurt. You know, when I worked at the construction site, the stones fell on my feet every time. Even that does not stop me to work and... " he stops his words. I reverse my body, and tears flowed down to my face. That year, my brother was 23. I was 26.

When I got married, I live in the city. Many times my husband and me to invite my parents to come and stay with us, but they did not want to. They said, when leaving the village, they will not know what they have to do. My brother also did not agree, said, "Sister, take a good your mother in law. I will take a good care of our mother and father here. "

My husband is a director of his own factory. We want my brother get a job as a manager in the maintenance department. But He rejected the bid. He started working as a staff in the maintenance department "

One day, my brother on a ladder to repair a cable, when he got electric shock, and entered the hospital. We went to visit him. See the white plaster cast on his leg, I mutter, "Why did you refuse to be a manager? Managers will never have to do something dangerous like this. See you now, so a serious injury. Why do you did not want to hear us? "

With a serious look on his face, he defends his decisions. "Think about your husband that just become a director, and I do not have enough education. If I become a manager what people will say about him? ". My husband just cried to hear it.

I said to him “But you are less education because of me!”
“Why we talk about the past?” while he holds my hand. He was 29 and I was 29.
He was 30 when he married a farmer girl from the village. In his wedding event, the feast of events to ask him, "Who are you most respect and love?" Without even thinking he said, "My Sister." He was told to continue with a back story that I can not even remember. "When I was in elementary school, she is on a different village. We walk for two hours every day to go to school and back home. One day, I lost one of my glove, She gave one of hers. She was only wearing one and walking so far. When we arrived at the house, her hands become so trembling because the weather is so cold until she can not hold chopsticks. Since that day, I swear, as long as I live, I will take a good care of her. " Applauded was all over the room. All guests turned attention to me. I can not say anything, "In my life, the most grateful person is him." And in the most blessed occasion, in front of this wedding celebration, tears streaming down from my eyes such as rivers.




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Grateful and blessed

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/27/2009 11:08:00 AM | 0 comments »


When in a secondary school classroom, there is conversation that looks interested. The Teacher, with a book in hand, ask for things to students in front of the class. "Children, we have almost entered the last time in this school. After 3 years, what biggest achievement that makes you happy? Is there anything that you get for this? "
The students look over each other. While The teacher says again "Yes, mention one biggest thing that happens in your life ..."

The students look over each other again, until the teacher’s hand is pointing at a student.

"Yes, you are that wearing glasses, do things that you met? Share with friends.
Right then, the student tell a story, "a week ago, it was the biggest thing for me, My Parent bought me a motorcycle, exactly as I dreamed of.
With bright eyes, and hand looks like riding a thing. "Motor sport with shine lights, surely nothing can beat the happiness!"

Teacher smiled. Hand appoint some other students. So, they hear various stories of students who attend. There is student who just got a car. There is also a student who can spend the holidays overseas. Meanwhile, other student told about the success climbing of mountain. All Telling stories about the things that they met and they get. Almost all have been talking, until to hear a voice from the back.

"Sir, I have not been told any story."
Apparently, there is a student in the right corner that has not been called. He has bright eyes as other students when they telling stories about the big story that they have.

"Sorry, please, let's share with all of us," said the teacher to blonde straight student
"What's the biggest thing you get?" Said the teacher repeats the question.
"The biggest thing for me, and also for my family is time when our family name listed in the whitepages that published 3 days ago."
Momentarily silent. right then, to hear laughter all over the classroom. There is a smile, giggle, and even a laugh to hear that story.
From the corner of class there is student who give comment. "Ha? I have found the name of my family listed in the whitepages since I was born. Whitepages? How sad ... hahaha ... "

From another corner, there is also give comment, "Is there any other big things that you can be in addition to such the commonplace things?"
It hear grain laughter again all over the class. Teacher try to mediate this situation, while his hand up. "Wait a minute, we have not heard the story further. Please continue, kid ... "
Straight blond student continue to tell his story.
"Yes, indeed that is the biggest happiness that I get. Previously, my Father is not a good person. Therefore, we were always move around. We never settle, because it always felt in police chase. "
His Eyes appear look over. There are mirror reflection from his eyes, and he is continuing.
"But, now my father has changed. He has been a good father for our family. Unfortunately, all it takes time and effort. Never have the Bank and the Foundation would provide loans for working capital. Until a year ago, there is someone willing to lend capital for my father. And now, my father has his own business. Not only that, my father also bought a small house for us. And we do not need move again. "
"Do you know, what does it mean if my family name listed in the Whitepages? That means, I do not need to afraid my father will wake us up every night to escape. That means, I do not need to lose more friends that I care about. That also means, I do not have to sleep in the car every cold night. And that means, me and also my family, is equal with other families. "
His Eyes appear look over. It's flows with tears. "That means there will be new hope that I get.."

All students speechless. The teacher is very touched. The students bowed. They just heard a fragment of life. They also just get on the achievement of wisdom, and happiness. They also learn one thing:
"Be grateful and happy every time we hear success of other people.

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Do you want to feel very happy?

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/27/2009 09:34:00 AM | 0 comments »


One day on the morning, a woman feels sad when she take a look herself at the mirror. She finds that only has a three-strand of hair in her head. Suddenly, she smiled. "Today," she said, "I'll braid my hair!" And she was walking out of the house and have fun.

Next morning, she got up and felt sad when she has mirror.She finds that only has a two strand of hair. Suddenly, she smiled. "Today," she said, "I will be parting with a comb in the middle." After she done so, she runs out of the house and have fun.

Next morning, she got up and felt sad when she has mirror She finds thant only one strand of hair remaining. Suddenly, she smiled. "Today," She said, "I would comb my hair into bangs." After She done so, she runs out of the house and have fun.

Next morning, she got up and felt sad when she has mirror. She found no more hair left. Suddenly, she smiled. "Yiipiii!" She is yelling excitement, "I do not have to fuss with the hair today!" and she goes out to have fun.

Do you want to be happy? :
This is the way to be happy :

The difference between joy and happiness
A chocolate cake with thick chocolate gives joy.
A comedy film, with a box of popcorn gives joy.
A kiss gives joy.
A Roller Coaster gives joy.
What's the difference between joy and happiness?
Fun is a job outside
While happiness is a job inside.

Happiness does not depend on any external conditions. Yap, even if you only have three strand of hair on your head.
Happiness does not mean there is no problem.
By the way, do you want me to show you some people who do not have a problem? Ok. Bring your shovel and let dig them out of their graves.

The Bible does not say, "Rejoice sometimes." Or, "Rejoice in the time you do not have a problem." The Bible says, "Rejoice always."
Is that possible? I mean realistic. No one will be happy as long as 365 days a year.
But the Bible says, "Rejoice always," because happiness is not a mood.
Happiness is not also a feeling.
Happiness is a way of life.

7 Happiness keys
I know weird people who walk on this earth who truly happy. Not excessive. But truly feel joy in their hearts. (Hey, you may be one of them. Congratulations!)
I ask myself this question: Who is most happy people that I know? I write down their list. After the hundreds times changing of thousands peoples who recorded in my brain, I propose a more difficult question is: What is the similarity between them all?

I find seven fabulous things that I see in those who are truly happy
I called 7 happiness Keys :
1. Happy people will create their own destiny.
2. Happy people loves themself.
3. Happy people will maintain ties with other.
4. Happy people feel happy anywhere.
5. Happy people accept the changes.
6. Happy people very believe.
7. Happy people reach their goal every day
Let me share to you why many people are not happy.
Your Body was created to feel fear

Enemy of happiness is not sadness.
Enemy of happiness is not problems.
Enemy of happiness is not lonely.
Enemy of happiness is Fear.
Our lives are influenced by it. We run our lives with fear.
In a Dan Baker’s brilliant book, “What Happy People Know”, he describes how the system of our body connected to fears.
Our Brain has three parts. Brain cells, amygdala, and neocortex. The more primitive parts of our brain, amygdala and brain cells programmed to fear.
Why? Our ancestors need fear for their physical endurance. Imagine yourself living in the wild world with the lions, wolves, and the cobra around you. Dangerous creatures that skulk in the sediment behind every tree and shadow.
Once the brain receives signals of fear, endocrine gland produce adrenalin and cortisol hormones. This gives them super strength to fight or flee. And in the scuffle or escape, they spend adrenalin and cortisol in their bodies. Healthy and well. But what about us which always sit in the back of the table and work with the computer?
We still have the same fear mechanism.
But this time, we are no longer afraid of the lion or cobra behind the tree.
We fear the credit card bills that continue to increase.
We are afraid of our boss.
We are afraid losing our jobs.
We are afraid of our children - what will happen with their future?
We are afraid at the age of 35, we have not been married.
We are afraid that we will grow old alone.
We are afraid the money runs out.
We are afraid of environment rejection.
We are afraid the loss of face and shame on the environment.
We are afraid the pain-disease.
And all this fears so real, our endocrine gland also produce adrenalin and cortisol. And as we sat behind the table, busy with our computer, we truly do not use it a bit. Adrenalin and cortisol become toxic in our bodies, and will destroying our health little by little.
That is way, there are only few happy people.
Conclusion: If you want to feel happy, we need to overcome our fears.
How?
The only bidder of fear is ...
Twenty years ago, a friend gave me a book about facing fears.
Jactitation I responded to him: "Thank you for the book. But honest, I think I do not need it. I do not know why, but fear is not a problem for me. I do not have any fear. "

Ten Years later I take my words back.
Because after going through a deep contemplation, I realize how my life is influenced by a lot of fear. Many things that I do because of fear!
I am afraid what other people say about me.
I am afraid to fail.
I am afraid that will people angry.
I am afraid not enough.
In my life, I have found that there is only one thing that can overcome the fear.
There is only one thing more power than fear.
The only thing is love.
When you fill your life with love, your fear will naturally dissapear
When you fill your life with love, your fear will disappear naturally.
I talk about love for God, love for one another, love of self, and love of life itself. The Bible says, Perfect Love that silence of fear, and I truly believe it.



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The Cracked Ruby Stone

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/27/2009 05:42:00 AM | 0 comments »


in a kingdom, the king has a ruby stone that is very beautiful. King cherish and admire the stone and feel very happy because he has something beautiful and valuable. When empress would celebrate birthdays, the king wanted to give the ruby stone the prize to his lovely wife. But when the ruby was removed from storage, an accident happened and he drops the ruby so is cracked in the scratches.

King is very disappointed and heartbroken. King called for the experts to repair the damage. Some experts jewel has come to the kingdom, but they are not able to repair that ruby.

"Please pardon, majesty. Scratches on this stones can not be fixed. We are not able to return it as its original state". Then the king conducts of the competition, invite all jewel experts in that kingdom that may be passed by. Not long after came to the palace an old half-shouldered and wearing a worn-out clothes, claim as experts jewel. See the appearance that does not convince, the soldiers laugh and try to evict him. Heard the commotion, the king ordered to face.

"Please Pardon Majesty. I Heard your sadness because of damage your pity ruby stone let me servant to view and try to improve it. "
"Okay, I grant your good intention," while giving that stone.
After viewing carefully, the breath while interesting, the guest said, "I can not able to return it as its original, but if allowed, I will create this cracked ruby stone become more beautiful. "

Although the king's doubts, but he had desperate because there is more to do with the ruby stone, the king finally agreed. Thus, the jewel experts start cut and polish.

Several days later, he was to the king. And the fact that cracked ruby stone has carved into the very beautiful rose. Majesty is very happy, "Thank you people. Rose is the favorite consort of interest, quite suitable as a gift. "
The jewel expert away with joy. Not only because of the large gifts he received, but more than that. Because he was make the king happy.

In the hands of an expert, disability can be changed to be more beautiful in a way that adds more value creation. Moreover it with full sincerity and love to make other people happy.

I think similarly to humans, there is no ONE perfect, there is always a weakness of small or large. But if we have awareness and determination to change it, then we can reduce the weaknesses that have while developed the excess-surplus that we have and become a positive character. With the creation of positive changes is the strength taht will lead us in the more successful and valuable life!



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You Can If You Think You Can

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/27/2009 04:28:00 AM | 0 comments »


That since a young, an elephant legs bound with chains as long as 4 meters, when he is grown he will not step out of the area of circle 4 meters even though the chain is replaced by a mine. That is not the story, the real story. We as a people of understanding was also indebted to the same trauma

I have a friend who do not dare ride a bicycle since he was a kid, when we become teenagers and like to go sightseeing with a motorcycle, he always freeloader friend on the other, once we become adults some friends started drive the car to do the activity, but he still does not dare to drive any vehicle.

You also have certain friends who would never try to ride a bicycle or motorbike, even cars, and was always afraid that the ride a motorcycle or car is something very difficult to do. My friend's wife can drive the car, she uses the car every day to take and pick up school children, but she only dares to use it in the complex (Kelapa Gading Jakarta), for more than 5 years even though he did not dare to drive the car out of the Kelapa Gading.

One day their children sick and entered the hospital in outside of Kelapa Gading, and her husband are on duty outside the city. She had to drive the car to go to the hospital, and since that time she was brave to go everywhere with the care by herself.

There is a staff in the finance section who have worked for 5 years, never able to reach his campaign because there is a functional office that is clogged with the career ladder, when I offered positions in the marketing, he did not dare to pick it up because he does not feel able to become a marketing person.

There are a salesman who has worked for 10 years, good performance, respected by all his friends, and even the leader often ask him. He refused when offered a supervisor position. He refused because of fear with the administration work and the fear that one day will rise again to become a district manager with the task loaded on the table, he was unable to do the administrative work.

There is a manager who offered the position as a country manager in the developed countries in Europe, he tried to run it there for 1 month, and next month he returned and rejected the position, the facilities and the salaries received is very good. When I asked why he refused, he said that is very difficult search for food over there, he can not be satisfied if only eat bread, potatoes, meat, pizza. Rice should be, only rice is able to make him satisfied.

friends, try to see yourself, is there any obstacles that prevent yourself at this time? Skip the obstacles, moving forward more of a circle that incarcerate you. You certainly can if you think you can, you will fail if you think you will fail. Opportunities appear every day, and because you close the eyes, your ears, your mind, the opportunity is not a chance but it will go by the board

Start to move slowly if you're still nervous, and ran fast after you be more confident. Take advantage of every opportunity to go to work, for yourself and those you loved.

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First Class For You

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/26/2009 07:43:00 PM | 0 comments »


A story about racism .. valuable lesson for us all.
One of the flight between Johannesburg, South Africa & London ..

A white woman, aged around 50 years old, sitting on the side of a black man.
She was really disturbed by this man, she called airplane stewardess.
She felt disgusted with the black and want to move seats.
The stewardess was trying to calm and understanding her that almost all the seats on the plane was full, but the stewardess would try to find an empty seat for her.
The stewardess walk away and back a few minutes later.
She said, "I am sorry, as I estimated, there are no seats available in economy class. I spoke with a captain and he informed me that there is no place in the business class. We only have one seat available in the First Class. "
Before the old lady had said anything, the stewardess continue.
"This is not usual for our company for allowing someone from Economy Class to sit in First Class. However, considering of the situation, this captain was a shame for forcing someone to sit next to someone you are revolting. "
The stewardess said to the black man, "Therefore, Sir, if you do not mind, please take your bag, We have a seat awaits you in First Class."
When the other passengers shock of what They've seen, stand up and applauded loudly.


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Echoes of life

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/26/2009 04:04:00 PM | 0 comments »


There is a boy and his father is walking on a mountain, behold, the boy slipped and scream "Aaaaahhh ..!!!" what a surprised when he heard a voice behind the mountain," Aaahhh ..!!"
with curiosity, he screamed "who are you?" feel like it was in play and more angry he was shouting 'you looser!' and once again from the mountain to hear the voice behind the mountain "you looser!'

He looks to his father and said ‘father what is actually happened’? "his father smiled and said" my son watch this, and then the father cried out vengeance on the mountain " I admire you " once again his father shout "you are the winner" . The voice answers "you are the winner". The boy still to wonder and does not understand, and his father explain to him, son, people call this echo, but surely there is another meaning in this life"

"Live will return it to you what you do and say,"
"Live is just the reflection of our actions"
"And if you want to get the goodness of other people then give them your goodness "
"If you want to get a lot of sincerity and affection in this world then give affection and sincerity of your heart"
"This applies to everyone and in all aspects in life"
"Live will give you what you has been given to a live '
Actually, live is not a coincidence, Live is a reflection of yourself.


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Best Gift

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/26/2009 03:40:00 PM | 0 comments »


The feast day, a father bought some gift paper roll. His Daughter who five years old, ask for a roll.
"What for ?" father ask.
"For a gift, I would like to give a present." Answered the daughter.
"Do not be wasted." He said, while providing a small roller.

Exactly on the feast day, early in the morning she has woke up and wakes her father up, "Father there is a gift you." Father who still lazy and not even open his eyes said, "come on, wait until I wake up later”. But the little did not give up "father wake up please it is almost day light." The father said "Ah, why did you wake me up early in this morning”?. He recognizes the gift paper that he gave her.
"What is gift for?", father asked.
"Gifts feast for my father. You may open it now, "she answered with excitement.
Father opened the parcel. In fact, only a blank box. Does not contain anything as well.
"Ah, Why you gave me only a blank box. You were only waste gift paper. Do you know that gift paper is expensive? " She said, "No father, it was not empty. I put so much smack for you earlier.
Compassionate father, he was lift her. He hug and kiss her.
"Honey, This is the best gift that I ever received. Father will always keep this box. I will take it to the office and when I need your osculation, I will take one. When It has running out will you may refill it again! "

Reflection

The blank box that previously considered does not contain anything, do not have any value, suddenly filled have a very high value. What happened? Then, despite the box that has a very high value for the father, but for others still did not have any value. Others will still be considered the empty box. Empty for someone can be considered fully by others. Conversely, fully for someone can be considered empty by other people.

Empty and full - both of them is a product of the "mind" your own. As you look at life so your life. Life will be meaningful, because you give meaning to your own life. For those who do not provide meaning, life is like a blank sheet of paper


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A Child who is not praying to win

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/26/2009 10:55:00 AM | 0 comments »


A child who is not praying to win, but strong to face a defeat.
One day, there is a child who was at a race car racing toys. The atmosphere was truly glorious day, because this is the final phase. Only 4 children left now, and they exhibit any of the toy car. Overall home-made, indeed, that's the rules.
Have a child named Mark. The car is not special, but it is included in the 4 children who enter the final. Than all its opponents, Mark’s car is not the most perfect. Some children hang in the balance of power the car for race against other cars
In fact the car was not so interesting. With a simple wood and little lights flicker above, certainly not comparable with the luxurious decoration of the other car toys. However, Mark is proud of all that, because the car was made in their own hands.
It is time has expected, The final championship car racing toys. Each child began preparing the start line, to push their cars as faster as possible. In each lane track, the car was ready, with 4 "drivers". Track racing is circular with 4 separate channels between them.
However, shortly later, Mark asks for a moment before the race begins. He looks like mumble are praying. He close his eyes, with hands that offer up prayers. Then, a minute later, he said, "Yes, I am ready!"
Bang !. The sign has already started. With a strong drive, they began pushing the car tight. All that car even with the slide quickly. Everyone cheer, vibrant, make into a car each. "Come on ... come on ... quick ... quick, forward ... forward", so they yell. And the winner must be determined, ropes crossing finish has installed. And Mark is the winner. Yes, all the people happy, as well as Mark. He mumble again in the heart "Thank you."

When the Cup arrived. Mark advanced to the front with pride. Before the trophies awarded, the head of the committee said. "Certainly before you pray to God that you win, is not it?". Mark halt. "No, Sir, I do not pray like that" said Mark.
then he continue, "It seems not fair to ask the Lord to help you beat other people. I only beg the Lord, that I may not weep, if I lose". All the audience heard was speechless. After some time, hand-clap sound rousing meeting rooms.

Reflection :
Children seem to have more wisdom than all of us. Mark, did not beg God for the win in each test. Mark, do not apply to God for each set and yield results that he wanted to achieve. Children also do not ask the Lord fulfill all hopes. He did not pray to win, and hurt the other. However, Mark, beg the Lord, so that given the strength of all time. He prayed, so that given the glory, and would like to recognize the lack of pride.
Perhaps, have a lot of time we do pray for the Lord to fulfill our every request. Too often we ask God to make us number one, to the best, a winner in every test. Too often we pray to the Lord, to dispel any obstruction and have a trial in front of us. In fact, that we need is counseling and guidance of God.
We are often too weak to believe that we are strong. We often forget, and we often feel sloppy with life. Do not have the spirit of struggle that we want to skip? I believe, God gives us tests that weight, not to make us weak, sloppy and easy to give up. Surely, God will test everyone good.




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Impossible.... Sometimes because we have not tried yet

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/26/2009 05:01:00 AM | 0 comments »

Something that we thought impossible, may in fact something that we can still do with a capacity as a human.

Even a snail is not easy to give up....


















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2 Fruit seedlings

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/25/2009 11:15:00 AM | 0 comments »


There are 2 fruit seedlings that unfold in a field of fertile. The first seed said, "I want to grow big. I want to set down roots in this land, and a shoot above this hard ground. I want to shoot all unfold, remember to spring. I want to feel the warmth of the sun, moisture and softness morning dew in the tip of my leaves. " And the seedling grow, the more pitched.

Suppress the second seed. "I am afraid. If I am planting my roots in this land, I do not know what I am going through under there. Isn’t it very dark in there? and if I unfold my shoot upwards I will be lost the beauty of my shoot because It will be torn. What happen if my shoot open, and snails try to eat? and certainly if I grow and split, all children will try to dislodge me from the land. No, would be better if I wait until everything is safe. "

And that seeds wait in solitude. Several weeks later, a chicken paw the ground and find that seed, and eat it immediately.

Reflection :
Indeed, there are always options in life. There are always play-act that we must Go. However, often we are in a pessimistic situation, dread, doubt, that we create your own. We often misguided with reasons to not move, do not want to contemplate life. Because life is a choice then face it. And because life is a choice, choose wisely.



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Wealth, Success and Affection

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/25/2009 06:22:00 AM | 0 comments »



On a day, there is a woman who back home from journey out of the house, and saw 3 bearded men who sat in the forecourt. She does not know them all.
She said with a typical smile: "I do not know You but I am sure you are all good people who are hungry. Let's go inside, I definitely have something to eat.
The bearded man asked, "Do your husband came home yet?"
She said, “No, he is going out”.

If so we do not want to go inside, We will be wait until his coming, the man said.
In the twilight, when the family is gathered, the wife told all earlier incident. The husband, was initially confused with this incident, he said on his wife, "Tell them that I have back, and they all can go inside to enjoy the dinner this evening. "
She goes out and invite them to enter into. "Sorry, we can not all go together," said the men was almost at the same time. Why? She asked with wonder
One of the men said, "his name is wealth," he said while
appoint a bearded man beside him, "whereas this one called success”, while holding the shoulders of other bearded man, “and I called my self affection”. Now ask to your husband which one among us who can enter your house.
She come back inside and told her husband what they said. Her husband also felt astonished and said, "What a wonderful, Okay, try to get Wealth enter into. I want this house with full of properties.
She did not agree with that choice. She asked, "Honey, why we not only invite the success? Because it seems we need him to help the success of our agriculture crops farm
In fact, their child was listened to the conversation. He also participated
about who proposes to enter the house. "Isn’t much better if we take affection that goes into? I Think it will be more comfortable and full with warm of affection
They were agreed with their child and He said, Ok get the affection come inside. Affection will be having dinner with us.
She returns to the outside and ask to that 3 bearded men, Who among you called affection? Come on inside and join us to dinner.
The affection stand up and walking toward the house, in fact the other 2 bearded men follow him. With a wonder mind she asked to the other 2 bearded men, “I only invited affection that go into, but why you also participated? "
The two men who asked answer at the same time. "If you invite the wealth or the success, then the other will stay outside. However, as you invite the affection, then, where is affection to go we will always join with him.
Where there is affection, the wealth and success will also participate. For you to know this fact, both of us are blind. And the one who only can see is the affection. Only the affection who can show us the way of goodness, to the straight path. So, we need his guidance while running our life.

Wherever affection to go, we will be there.


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Story of the little frog

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/24/2009 06:19:00 AM | 1 comments »


One day there are group small frogs

... The race is run

The goal is to reach a peak of a very high tower.

Spectators gather together encircle the tower to watch the race and give encouragement to the participants ...

The race begins ...

Honestly ... ... ... ...
None audience really believe that the frogs will be able to reach the peak tower and they say "It is too difficult! They will not get to the peak of tower” or: "There is no chance for success … The tower is too high”

Froggy start fell One by one
...Unless the one that keep the spirit of climbing the tower slowly getting higher and the higher ... ..

Audience continues to cheer

"Too hard! No one will be successful! "

More froggy tired and give up ...

But there is only one that continue to the higher and higher ...
He will not give up!

Finally, the other has to give up climbing the tower. Except one little frog who has been trying hard to be the only one who has reached the peak!

All the other small frogs want to know how the frog can do this?

One participant asked how the frog find the power to reach a goal?

In fact ... Frog that became the winner is deaf!

Wise words from the story is:

Never listen to people who have a tendency of negative or pessimistic ...
... Because they take most of your dream and keep it away from you.

Always think of words that have magic power.
Because everything that you hear and see can affect your act

Therefore Always be .... Positive!

And, most importantly act as deaf when people say to you that you can not achieve your goal.

Always think I can do this!

A good friend is a friend who can mutually support one another.


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The most suffering People in the world

Posted by kangrofiq | 6/23/2009 07:14:00 AM | 0 comments »


Yes, when I get problem again and I can not handle it directly makes me angry and disappointed, and I begin to feel"I am the People Most suffering in the World" .. he..he.. do not laugh .. because this is not only going on myself, but almost every person I met who complain are the problem, give symptoms like this .. "I am the People Most suffering in the World."
But… Is that true ??? You and me are Most suffering people in the World ?
Why can appear so thought, "I am the person suffering in the World?" It's because we are too focused to ourselves, we rarely consider the existence of other people, We are not sensitive and does not want to be a reality of life people in this world. When people in Palestine there is bomb, not a problem for us. But when we have a toothache, we will feel "I am the People Most suffering in the World" .. In fact only a toothache, we have felt great pain ..
Usually people who like to complain is the kind of people who self-absorbed, which is important itself, rarely would like to extend a hand to help other people, tend to cover themselves against other people and ignore spirituality ..
Especially if you are the type of people who like to yell parlormaid, while himself does not do anything .You will become a candidate, "I am the most suffering person in the World."
No one else who can help us.. except when we have self awareness to change.

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