*(edits made to post) Starting with myself, just as I am, here and now. Featuring article:Turn Your Thinking Upside Down

Pema Chödrön - Turn Your Thinking Upside Down

Starting with myself, just as I am, here and now.
From my personal experience reading this self-discovery blog, it has helped me to understand myself better, why I did certain things and how I can help myself overcome my tendencies.

edit*I'm still learning about people around me, I make mistakes. With each learning experience I get to understand myself and others better, and hopefully understanding the world better as well. =)

I would like to share this article for a start on how a person can start practicing his or her mind. There are many more articles across various disciplines from there to choose from.

edit*Please know that Integral Options blog doesn't contain or provide all the answers or instant solutions, but it can help provide a way or knowledge for those who are searching for some answers, or simply ways to live better.

Quoting the subheading:
"Integral Options Cafe offers a place to discuss all things related to a Buddhist, integral worldview. While theory is important (Buddhism, Ken Wilber, Spiral Dynamics, psychology, and Integral Theory), so is politics, art & poetry, human values, popular culture, and humor. I invite comments, different points of view, and anything that can add to a civil discussion of living in an integral world."

This blog has been helpful to me and it seems it will continue to be,
I hope you'd find it interesting too. =)

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A useful tool

Sometimes I need to find pictures online which are available
for modification & republication.
I think this is a useful tool. (:


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Life Without Limbs

Nick is born without arms or legs with no medical reason
for this condition. But he is an inspiration; do watch this video
to find out why.

This is his website.

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Story of Stuff

What is the Story of Stuff?

Quoting:

"From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff
in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this
is hidden from view.

The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look
at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.

The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number
of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create
a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff
in your life forever."

What do you guys think about this video?

P/S: Site link added to sidebar.

Movie Review: (500) Days of Summer & (non-related) A Personal Excellence Blog

Went to watch this movie with HY yesterday. I didn't expect the movie to be selling so fast! I wanted to watch The City of Life and Death initially~ The Message seems promising too~ And Inglorious Basterds. Woohoo!

Overall, the movie was better than my expectation. The sarcastic Disclaimer at the beginning was a promise of what's coming after. The witty jokes, the double meanings, and in my opinion, great acting that fits with the kind of mood that the story wants to portray, and the interesting sequence jumping to and fro within the 500 days. Judging by the laughter I think almost everyone in the cinema enjoyed the show!

(500) and Signs seem to share the same female lead; don't they look like the same person?

Oh, and IMO, the narration has the old school Disney charm. Haha! ;P

P/S: I added a link to Celestine Chua. She writes a personal excellence blog that I find helpful and insightful. Quoting from her site & blog:

"Hey there - My name is Celestine Chua. In 2008, I left my Fortune 100 career to pursue my passion to help others grow. Today, I'm a life coach to help others achieve personal excellence and achieve their goals and dreams. I have been covered multiple times in media such as My Paper and Asia One."

Do pay her site & blog a visit to find out more. =)