Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda

Why wait?

In the process of skimming through the mails I get from a forum, I came across a forwarded mail, inspiring nonetheless, with a quote that I've now written down.

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.... its about learning to dance in the rain"

Those were the days, when we'd be excited when it started raining, feeling those pearly droplets of rain falling onto our palms......

Those were the days, where we'd run into the garden, laughing and playing in the rain, only to be stopped when mothers starts calling for us....

In the process of growing up, I've been told that the being in the rain will get you wet and later sick. So let's all wait for the rain to stop, for the sun to shine again before we continue.
Wait....for how long? Do we know that only the best will follow? Would having only the best in life be all good?

Life isn't all rainbow and sunshine. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow. Without the storm, we wouldn't know how nice and warm it is when the sun shines on us.

And here's a link that also came in the forwarded mails.

Five Year Old Blind Genius Pianist


Remember the past, look forward to the future and embrace the present. The next time it rains, remember to bring out your dancing shoes while looking forward for the rainbow after the storm. :)

Labels: Quotes, thoughts

posted by kai @ 2:08 PM 2 comments

Truth I never realised....

A quote on my friend's msn message sparked me, made me stop and think how true it is.

"Sometimes people put up walls, not to keep others out, but to see who cares enough to break them down."

It makes you wonder, why? And...is there really such a person?? A little searching and I bumped into an answer, which i TOTALLY agree with.

"It's a defense mechanism. It is built from life experiences (negative, hurtful ones - can be many or one sever - which can also determine the strength of the wall). You can't break it down. Only the person who built the wall could choose to let you in. They don't open the door for just anyone and it can take a long time). But doors can be opened. When they do open the door, it may only be a little at a time. (But it's worth the wait - they usually have a lot to offer on the inside)."
(courtesy of answer from Yahoo! Answers)

I hate to say but I think I do know someone like that..... and that would be myself.

How many times have someone told me, that i shouldn't build a wall around myself and keep everyone out before even scanning them through? ..... I can't keep track anymore!
How many times have someone told me, that I'm not giving others even a single chance to get to know me better, in depth... I stopped counting.
And then there were times, when others tell me "I want to get to know you better...." But the wall is tough.. it isn't easy to break it down.

To those I call friends, they have known me long enough, broken down all the barriers to find that I'm a talkative, bubbly and warm person. But for many others, they couldn't agree at all, for the me that they know, is quite, shy and sometimes unfriendly.

These barriers are built, for what and due to what reasons? I have still yet to discover, but it is most definitely NOT to keep others out. While unaware of it, I do appreciate all who has cared enough to break it down. And to others who thought the wall was too much a burden, here's another quote I've taken lesson from.

"If someone comes into your life and becomes a part of you but for some reason he/she couldn't stay, don't cry too much. Just be glad that your paths crossed and somehow you were happy, even for a while."

Labels: Quotes

posted by kai @ 1:20 PM 0 comments