p.s. the original footage on video lasts for about an hour. Highly recommended.
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For some reasons, the words “live for the benefit of others” have come to my mind for quite some time. It is like sitting there waiting for me to chew and digest.
At first, I would argue that it might be too philosophical. It might be too unrealistic for someone (like me) that is still finding joy in all the materialistic gadgets of the world. But, I must admit that the more I think about it, I find it makes great sense regardless one is living “in the world” or “out of the world”, if you know what I mean. And, that is the reason why I wait till now to share this with you.
It all starts with a point of view. By paying attention to others’ interests first, I would take the position to serve, rather than being served. I would choose to do things that “add value” to others. It aligns with the notion than ‘giving is always better than receiving”.
There have been great examples of this paradigm. For one, Jesus has been the greatest giver of all. His whole purpose to this world is to serve others. The like of Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Dale Carnegie are other fine examples of “living for the benefit of others”. (p.s. you might think of other good examples too. If you do, please write back as we can never have enough of an inspiration.)
By following this paradigm, I have found a new motivation and guidance in doing things that I could have left out. For instance, I have joined the volunteer work to do “meals on wheels” in the community, and possibly some medical transports down the track. There is nothing to boast about, really. But for me, they are important first steps. Where it would lead me to, only God will know. As for the present, I am happier because it adds a little bit extra to my purpose in life.
Live Life, Junius.
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This is arguably one of the big things happening in the internet world this year. Google Wave is Google’s new creation and will be officially released in a matter of months from now.
It is a real-time communication platform that virtually embraces all forms of internet communication today, whether it be email, web chat, instant messaging, social networking, or project management etc. It is a convergence spot. It is mind-blowing. I am sure a lot of the internet elites out there are already working on how to monetize this new medium.
I have done some research on the subject. In case you want to do something similar, a good starting point would be this video I have here for you. You wouldn’t like to miss out anything in this 1 hour 20 min presentation.
Further research? Check out:
The official Google Blog — http://googleblog.blogspot.com; and
The website Mashable by Ben Parr: http://mashable.com/2009/05/28/google-wave-guide/
Love Life,
Junius
p.s. Like many things, the internet is never an equal playing field. Knowledge and wisdom will always have an unfair advantage. 
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This week is Australia’s NSW Seniors Week. Now into its 50th year, it celebrates the valuable contribution seniors make to the community. The motto this year is “Live Life.” What a co-incidence.
I have taken a lazy approach this time to browse the net and collect quotes from wherever on the subject of “live life”. I hope it could add some extra spices into someone’s definition about life.
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. – Albert Einstein.
To live life well is to take positive steps to maximize your chances of living an illness free life. – www.livelifewell.nsw.gov.au
Live life fully while you’re here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go out and screw up! You’re going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes: find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don’t try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human. – Anthony Robbins
Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. – Buddha
Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies. – Ann Landers
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. – Gandhiji
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. – Winston Churchill.
And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln.
Live Life, Junius.
p.s. further information, visit www.nswseniorsweek.com.au
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