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I really like this:

"The amount that you get offended when someone rebukes and criticizes you is the alarm system of how arrogant you will become when you are complimented and exalted. A person that gets offended is no where near ready for leadership."

Mike Bickle

She was innocent once upon a time. She was pure and naïve, and untainted by the corruption of humanity. She used to long for a father’s affection. Her heart would melt with the warm hug of her daddy’s arms. Before bed every night she would stand on her twin-sized bed, waiting for her goodnight kiss. And every night he would tuck her in and wish her ( Read more... )

Yesterday, I flew into SFO from Shanghai, happy to be home. This morning I woke up feeling strangely bittersweet. China was amazing. It’s beautiful. After my short stay in China, I’ve never felt so grateful to be Chinese and so proud of my heritage. Proud isn’t the right word… it’s more like thankful. I experienced the source of where my blood ( Read more... )

it's not so bad being imperfect.

I am in love with Haruki Murakami's beautifully written lyrical prose.

On my Barnes & Noble field trip, my intent was only to skim through novels, find out which ones I enjoyed, and then purchase them at home on amazon.com at discounted prices. Armed with a tall stack of Murakami books, I flipped open the first one, The Elephant Vanishes (a ( Read more... )

Happy Easter, everyone.

God bless.

:)

God, I almost forgot how comforting it is to lose yourself in a book ( Read more... )