Sunday, May 25, 2008
A big thank you to Jodie for helping me to style and cut my hair this afternoon. Got to admit that you did quite a good job. I am not so narcissistic so apologizes for the lack of photos showing my new haircut. Jodie, you were GREAT at what you did just now. I am sure you will also be great at Lighting Control System soon. ;)
I had my first feet reflexlogy just now at the saloon. The good thing about this saloon is that it had a small corner for foot reflexlogy as you wait for your friends to finish up on their haircut. Nearly forgot to introduce this place. Not sure of the name but it is just opposite Wala Wala in Holland Village. It's on the 2nd level of the shop house.
Back to the feet reflexlogy. It was my first and it felt great. The most amazing part was that I were being attended by a blind masseur. I got to admit that the fact that he was blind play a part in me opting for the reflexolgy. I wasn't really expecting much and I am quite ashamed that I had thought of this at the end of the session. He, like Jodie is simply great at what he is doing.
It amazes me how a blind masseur is doing his utmost to earn his own keep. Compared him to so many S'poreans out there who are complaining of low salary, tough jobs and unfair treatment at work. It makes me feel ashamed on their behalf. More so on those who are simply living off their parents.
It make me realize that just how lucky a lot of us are out there. Chances are that if you are reading this blog, you are one of the lucky ones. For you have the gift of sight. A gift that enable you to see how beautiful the world is out there. A gift that allow you to live your life with no assistance required. For you are able to see the humps and bumps ahead of you. The same can't be said of the blind masseur who served me just now.
Living one life with dignity and pride comes to mind when I recall him now. Yes. He might be visually handicapped but the far sightliness of his attitude to life inspire me. If I were to have any complains about the cards that life had thrown on me so far, what's my cards to his? A whole lot better for sure.
I am just glad that I had the ability to help out others. I am not trying to sound holy and great here but the joy I get from helping others who had worse cards in life than me is simply indescribable. There is a Chinese saying. 施比受更有福。To be able to help is way better than just receiving help.
That's also the reason why I decided to increase my contribution to The Community Chest of Singapore. I had been on their Share Donor program for years and quite ashamed to say that my contribution is a measly $5 per month. I had decided to increase my contribution and friends who are interested can also sign up for the program here. Simply print out the form, fill it up and mail it out. The postage is free. :)
Labels: Life
You can take a picture of something you see. In the future where will I be?
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