Jun 24, 2009

sometimes the flood gates open and tears just flow

When was the last time I cried?

A few weeks ago when things were just overwhelming.  

Call me neurotic, but sometimes i get in a bind, flustered and frustrated I need to go to a corner and cry it all out.

I've been labeled the cry baby.  It doesn't take me much to get me to cry.  Be it a song, an-in-your-face-statement to my face or even someone's story of struggle & hardships.  So, is me being emotional cry baby a bad thing?

Its one thing to cry for attention in front of others its another thing to just release let go and realize there are tears streaming down your face.  

There are many triggers from my water works and many reasons why i cry.  

**Story**
After dedicating myself as a freelance facilitator and working my way up in a year & a half to a trainer in training.  I was at the back of the training room, having a bit of 'down time'.  My coach said to me this would be the last training for all of us.  Contract ended and that the company i freelanced for will no longer be doing these training's. 

I sat at the back of the room staring into space, letting it all sink in.  

'You mean after this we all won't be working together anymore in this type of setting?'

'No, we won't be replied my training coach.'

Reality sunk in and I cried.
I cried because I was freaking happy that I accomplished a huge goal in a year and a half.  
I cried because I was sad that we wouldn't have the intimate, fun, loving working environment ever again.
I cried because many long lasting friendships were created through the training.
I cried because 'my purpose', (in the form of work) will end.  
I cried because I worked damn hard, minimal sleep, crappy food, great team, great coaches, great training participants and great experiences shared with great friends was all ending. 
It was a painful cry.  Which lasted for a week.  

Sometimes a good cry is good.  To just let it all out.  Cause keeping it in is just too much of an effort for me.  Let the flood gates open for a while...if it means me feeling better the next morning.  After all, the sun has to come out after the rain.  




Jun 22, 2009

L O V E without condition - hugs

Last December I was in Melbourne.  Almost every moment possible was spent site seeing. Near a train station was this young lady with a poster 'free hugs'.  Just like the rest of the crowd, like a tourist I stood and stare and thought why would she?...

...She's so brave...

...A great idea...

...I want a hug...

...I'll give her a hug...

...She's spreading love...

...Random acts of love...

I went up to her and just gave her a hug and *after all I was a tourist* took a picture with her.

I walked away happy....never wanting to ask her why.  
Why was not important, but what was... is L O V E without condition

** make me wonder...when was the last time i didn't think...just gave love unconditionally to a 'stranger'?
that's the thing.  i think...that's why it stops me from showing kindness at times.  i care about how i would look and how i would be perceived.  don't ask for it, just give.  don't wait just give.  As weird and 'hippy ish' she looked at that street corner, I felt good after that.  That buzz that made me feel like skipping along to me next tourist attraction.

When was the last time you gave love for no reason but to just spread love?


Entry related to a previous post - 'Random acts of love.

Jun 16, 2009

Rubys' Story

I am deeply saddened and moved by Rubys' story.  A friends mother that has dedicated her life to serving others.  

Her daughter Janet, started a blog to update everyone on her mothers condition.  The following two entries are from her blog

Funeral details

MONDAY 15TH & TUESDAY 16TH JUNE, 10am - 10pm.
Come pay your last respects at 
Nirvana Memorial Centre
No. 1 Jalan 1/116A,
Off Jalan Sungai Besi
57100 Kuala Lumpur


There will be a special service at the wake on Tuesday 16th June at 8pm.

WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE.
The church service will be conducted at mom's favourite church, the one where she got married. It's next to Dataran Merdeka, there should be ample parking in the basement car park of Dataran.

Date : Wednesday 17th June
Time : 11am
Church : St Mary's Anglican Cathedral
Jalan Raja (Dataran Merdeka)
50050 Kuala Lumpur

NO WREATHS PLEASE. Donations to the following organisations in mom's name would be greatly appreciated. Choose your favourite or let us divide it equally, it's completely up to you.
• Malaysian Red Crescent Society
• Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped
• Hospis Malaysia
• MAKNA
• Community Support Network

Thank you all for your constant and everflowing love, support and prayers. We are very blessed to you in our lives. Deep, deep thanks from all of us.



Mom has gracefully taken the hand of God.



It was a day filled with laughter. We had said everything we needed to say to her, and we had heard her 'speak' to us as well. All was forgiven, all love was freely expressed without restraint. That was yesterday.

So today, we just sat in her room, played music and made jokes. 

I think that's why she decided that it is ok to leave us. She waited until we were ready. All of us were at home. 

When she took her last few breaths, we were all by her side. As her heart gradually stopped beating, she was surrounded by loving kisses and tender touches. She gracefully departed with angels by her side, taking the hand of God.

What a beautiful, graceful passing. She left us with one final beautiful memory. So typical of her. Every gesture is made with deep love and consideration. That's mom.


From The Star newspaper today.


Ruby Lee - Al Fatihah.
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