EVERYTHING WAS ONCE JUST AN IDEA.
Keep learning. Stay curious. Keep expanding your knowledge.
It will help you stay inspired and motivated.
Your idea may just be the next big success story.
~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller
As our new week starts,
let us be kind to one another,
even in the smallest of ways.
Carry out random acts of kindness
with no expectation of reward.
One day, you will in turn, receive
random acts of kindness, too.
~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller
IF YOU CAN’T BUILD WITH THEM, DON’T CHILL WITH THEM.
HOWEVER, NEVER LOOK DOWN ON ANYONE.
Pause before judging, or assuming; before accusing.
Whenever you are about to react harshly, pause.
You will avoid saying or doing things that you will later regret.
TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT AND KINDNESS.
~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller
Be where you are, that is, in the present; and focus on what you are doing.
Be kind, Be fair,
Be honest, Be true.
All of these will always come back to you.
~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller
TOUGH DECISION?
HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN BEING KIND AND BEING RIGHT,
CHOOSE BEING KIND AND
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE RIGHT.
~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller
A poem
Today, with modern science and technology, men and women have a longer life span. It is a reason to rejoice about, right?
For some, yes. For many, what if we live longer but run out of money to support us? How are we going to live, then? Is there a point to live this “extra life”?
What if we run out of things to do with our extra life? Do we sit around the whole day and watch tv? Or do we stare out into space, expressionless; not knowing what to do with ourselves?
What if the people of the world decide to put an end to all the wars in the world? Best part is, it is not all talk. They decide to act on that decision.
What if the people will then not know what to do with themselves in times of peace? As the world has never experienced total peace.
What if the countries of the world decide that with this new found world peace, they become borderless countries? Then, everyone becomes a citizen of the world.
What if famines and starvation ends? Countries would no longer have to destroy excess produce or produce that has not been sold, just to maintain their prices.
What if everyone experiences lasting peace and happiness. No more wars. no more famines. No more starvations. No more rich. No more poor. The world has plentiful for everyone.
What if there is no more sickness or disease? What if there is no more worry?
What if we no longer identify people by skin colour or race?
Are we prepared for this change? We, as people of various nations, non-governmental bodies, the United Nations have been talking about this principle in theory. While it may seem that there are many bodies from countries around the world, that may have been thinking of such a day when this can materialize; has there been a serious concerted effort to make this happen?
What if we can eat the best chocolate available in the world, everyday, and not have to worry about getting fat or having adverse health issues?
What if we lead a sedentary life without having to exercise?
What if travel to any part of the world was now “Beam me up, Scotty”? (1) That everybody has teleporters. Which makes travel free?
What if the idea of rich or poor no longer existed? What if people no longer need to use money and other financial instruments to “buy” things. The exchange of some financial instrument or other, goes out of style? People revert back to an exchange of what they have for something another person has. No value is placed on the items in exchange. The world is in abundance for everyone.
We have considered ourselves one that is civilized. Now, with the “what if”, are we ready to be happy? To live like a true civilized world? Can we? Who makes the first move? Are we ready for such a change? One that guarantees global peace and harmony.
If only what if?
NOTES:
1. A quote from Captain James T. Kirk of the tv series, “Star Trek”.
You’ve made a mistake. Okay.
Learn quickly to correct it.
Keep going and get through it.
~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller
The first thing that struck me when I was greeted by her, was she exuded in calm confidence, she was a person capable of running a mega-conglomerate with ease. Her charm as a people’s person – Malaysia is in capable hands.
YB Michelle Ng Mei Sze is the Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Subang Jaya (ADUN N.31 Subang Jaya | State Assemblywoman for N.31 Subang Jaya). She has been serving since May 2018. She was re-elected in August 2023. I have known Michelle for a few years now, since her first stint as “ADUN”.
Definitely a people’s person, very attentive to the needs of the community and gets things done.
It’s a “which phone can take a better picture” – iPhone or Samsung S23 Ultra? Let us know in the comments.
We discussed about the area I live in and an upcoming proposed gathering. Looking forward to meeting with her again soon, when time permits her schedule.
LIFE IS NOT ABOUT GIVING UP.
IT IS ABOUT TAKING CHANCES.
IF IT DOES NOT WORK THIS WAY, TRY ANOTHER. IF IT DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY, TRY ANOTHER WAY.
IT IS NOT ABOUT HOW MANY TIMES YOU TRY – THERE IS NO CAP OR A LIMIT. IT IS ABOUT KEEP ON TRYING UNTIL YOU REACH YOUR GOAL. IF THIS ROUTE DOES NOT WORK, USE ANOTHER.
DON’T CHANGE YOUR GOALS TO SUITE THE OUTCOME. CHANGE THE OUTCOME TO SUIT THE GOALS.
~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller
When your heart and intentions are pure, first to yourself, then, to others; you don’t lose anyone. They lose you.
Don’t let anyone tell you a pure heart with good intentions is not possible. Always do your best… In fact, more than your best.
You’ll be amazed at what you attract when you start believing in yourself.
~ ALAN IAN ATKINSON
Writer, Author, Storyteller
