Malam Mesra

kokkit · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: Malam Mesra

Hey everyone,

Greetings from Land down 'Under'...under where or underwear is it?

How was the 3 days performance? I REALLY miss performing together with all of you. I am eternally grateful for all the opportunity I had. All my time striving with all of you before is now my good fortune. It is indeed true that training in once youth is so important.

These 6 months for me had been tough! But I really enjoy it. At the moment I am hunting for my first full time job. No positive news so far or I would probably be working now, at 12.25pm.

I kept thinking that I will be happier if I get my 'ideal' job and start earning money. It turns out that it isn't like that at all. I am happy that I realized this. I am happy not because I still could NOT get a job, I am a DUMBASS if I feel that way. Actually, I am happy that I am still stuck right now applying for jobs daily for the past 4 weeks. Why?

It's funny when in such a situation, I finally know that it's an opportunity for me to develop myself. Specifically in my confidence in communicating. I just had a phone call from a Recruitment consultant. She called me to see if she could help me find a job. Usually I would probably stammer a little bit and unsure of what to say. Or, I may pretend to be a smart ass to create a positive impression.

This time however, it was different, because I was feeling very confident. Confident because after so many months, I finally have some idea of my career path.

I told her straight away of how I would approach in starting and finally getting the job I really want. I could tell through her tone that she was impressed by my clear career directions. Nowadays, employers want people who are clear of their career goals. They want someone who is confident and can really do the job. Of course, many people fake it anyway and get away with it. It is true, fake it till you get it. But I am not so comfortable with that idea. I want genuine confidence.

I never understood why my friend actually knew which direction to take in his career and he actually planned his life 10 yrs ahead (in the career sense). I was envious of him for both of us are fresh graduates, why is he ahead of me?

These were just secondary though. Then, I realized what I learnt in these 6 months was more than just getting my 'ideal' job. It wasn't about getting the job, it was the process of how I was challenged by my situation and yet have a clear sense of direction. In short, I went through (my PR, sister and bro-in-law difficulties, my search for job and my collar bone fracture).

I now know deep in my heart that when we have a purpose or direction or goal in life and very determined to achieve it, no matter what happens, nothing can stop you. NOTHING.

Because of that purpose and strong determination to achieve it, we strive to constantly make the positive causes every single moment. This is itself an excellent way to live as a human being. This is human revolution. When I have this persistent spirit of always striving to win and improve myself daily, and believing that every effort I make for others' happiness matters, I feel really happy.

I can see why the mentor and disciple spirit is important. When I made a vow to repay my mentor's gratitude in my prayers, I advance with an even clearer determination to do my human revolution and win daily.
Sensei said,

"A life lived without purpose or value, the kind in which one doesn't know the reason why one was born, is joyless and lackluster. To just live, eat and die without any real sense of purpose surely represents a life pervaded by animality. On the other hand, to do, create or contribute something that benefits others, society and ourselves and to dedicate ourselves as long as we live to that challenge—that is a life of true satisfaction, a life of value. It is a humanistic and lofty way to live."

We have a purpose. It is the people's happiness.
Please have 100% conviction, without the slightest doubt that every note you play through your performance will resonate all the air molecules in the basketball court.

This resonance of hope, courage and determination in turn resonates the body cells of your audience and ultimately touching their hearts.

Please have the conviction that every note is a good cause your are creating for yourself and your audience.

The people need you now, with the global oil price rise and inflation, you are playing an extremely important role. Perform with your heart, perform with the determination to win and most important I think is performing with the spirit of Soka Gakkai youths. Youths who are always advancing with hope regardless of what happens and with the attitude that humanity's happiness is my responsibility.

Our mentor is always striving for humanity's happiness, how can we let him down?

WE MUST WIN!!!!