Desired Attention

Since childhood, there are dozens of drama series which portray the need for attention in human beings, in which most of the time is through relationship between nonhuman spirits and mankind. The script writers have put it in such a way that even living nonhuman beings possess somewhat similar emotions as compared to humans, which makes them whole and living. With the intention of reflecting us mankind’s characteristics perhaps, it is rather common to see how often the nonhuman spirits would fall for mankind who expresses care or offers help at particular crucial time frame, especially when they least expect attention from those who they perceived as higher ranked or different. This reflects our desire for attention, one way or another, regardless the fact that we may already have sufficient attention or, deprived of some spotlight, which further explain why some people would go head over heels when their crush look them in the eyes and smile. Certainly, there are the various degrees and types of attention exist, where different individuals would be in search of different levels of need. Nonetheless, is the attention given by particular being the one we truly need? Could it somehow be the self-created illusion in which to satisfy or perhaps, giving us hopes that we may still stand a chance? What could be the final result to the attention seeking behaviour we have in us? The answer lays still in our hand. 

Seasonal Repetition

Wonder if it is the season that leads to more surfacing of sensitive issues on the news and through media. It is rather hilarious that some people always assume self to be at a higher status among the society, and not remember the fact that we are all equal and deserve the rights to be treated fairly. Perhaps it is as simple as our nature of marking own territory in ensuring survival, that we somehow manage to claim particular area or item as ours, though it might not belong to anyone in the first place. Perhaps it is our inborn competitiveness that we always want to be ahead of others and thus, trying to be on top of everyone else by conquering more areas or even people’s hearts. Nonetheless, it is such contradicting situation where most of us cannot get along well with each other despite the idea of all as one which has been launched months ago. Nobody likes to live their lives in constant arguments and disharmony, or at least not all of us do. However, with our distinctive ideas of tolerance and bonding, it is rather difficult to have everyone comes down as one and share the same view towards future, as it requires mutual commitment instead of just one. Come to think of it, do the similar frustrating and heartbreaking incidents not take place during the usual days as well? 

Concrete & Abstract

Extra knowledge gained days ago during dinner, being reminded on how dangerous an abstraction can be. Some of us may have been thought to be optimistic, especially when it comes to our future, that we shall never back down from any obstacles encountered, but to carry on with what our hearts desire most. Nevertheless, it is also important whether we have or, are willing to put in efforts in order to make things work, as the wildest dream would still require us to start from a single scratch. We let our imaginations run wild, and be as creative as possible, reaching out of the box as many have said. But frankly speaking, how often do we question the success rate behind all dreams? How frequent do we dream while in the same time looking back into the reality and check on the possibilities? It was definitely a valuable lesson learned; that regardless how much we are to think abstractly, we would nonetheless have to place the thoughts onto something concrete in order to succeed. 

Treadmill

It has been one of the few requirements in setting an effective goal that we need to include specific time frame in carrying out the task. Indeed, it helps in reminding us to keep track of our work in achieving the goal, allowing us to manage our time well enough and so to be more efficient. Nevertheless, does that mean we would be able to enjoy the process in the same time? Running on the treadmill, the mind wandered, constantly looking at the timer every now and then, waiting for the cue digits to stop that particular activity. The objective was there, and same goes to the time, where the goal was then achieved. Yet, something else was missing. It was more of racing with time and counting down to the end of the particular goal instead of enjoying the process of running. Is the time a factor to push people function beyond their limits or it acts as a form of boundary itself onto a person’s ability? Perhaps it depends on the individual’s capability of multitasking; achieving goal and enjoys the process in the same time. Perhaps it simply relies on the perspectives chosen in viewing the matters. As the endless belt goes, the pace starts taking over. A force pushes the body to move forward, but does the mind and soul move along as well? God knows. 

Bell Curves

Despite the fact that we are all different from one and another in some way, some of us may still in search of how unique we can be, wondering about our very own functions and impacts onto this universe, where some even go up to the point of trying to outstand the crowd by pushing oneself to the extreme end of the curve. It is true that the grass at the other ends always seem to be greener, but what a bell curve presents of course has its limited perspectives, as it does not necessarily portray every single point of view exists on this very Earth. Is being categorized under the mean scores make us that non-common? Or is it as simple as we’ve missed out other bell curves which are lying right in front of us, and are responsible of displaying our differences? Many times we tend to overlook whatever that is available. Could it be our trained behaviour of focusing on single task or item which has caused us in behaving so? Or perhaps it is the fact that we simply want to be unique in every way that we try to ensure our uniqueness across all bell curves? Personally, what makes us different is the fact that we have different placing in all bell curves that exist, which then creates the various codes, allowing us to be individuals instead of one single common living being. All and all, being in either extreme ends across all matters simply make us dull and unprogressive. Well, it is all about the balance of life after all.

水面

表面上看似平静的湖亦有出现阵阵涟漪的时候，只因其内含有各式生物不停的游动。即使稍有静止的时刻，也不过是短暂的瞬间。 不同的观念造就不同的要求，不同的期望推动不同的灵魂。然而，试问尚有多少能了解其间的差异？时间的转动或会影响水面上的不规律，让其中的世界经历一次又一次的更新，踏上一路接一路的迷蒙。于外人眼中，所见的未必是里头的所有，而是外观上的改变。有人会对湖面的皱纹产生兴趣，企图了解其中的原理，甚至舍身入内一探另类的生命；有人或带有好奇心，却不多言，待涟漪散去方抽离身影；有人则单凭自己的思绪，尝试灌入新生物于该湖水中，企图制止那不规律的纹路。相同的，有人在意湖面涟漪的由来，亦有人对其震荡抱有不满，仿佛万静皆是美，也唯有静止能带出更美好的景色。水面上的波动或会令人懊恼让人忧，然而如此，若要铲除里头的生命链以让该湖面保持永久性的平静，那么，湖不再是湖，而是一滩难以瓢干的死水。

Barter System

When we are in need of something which another person is able to provide, and in the same time we possess what that individual is in search for, trading will then be done for separate redemption. Demands give birth to production and desires lead to actions taken. At times we may be whining on our efforts put into particular doings such as keeping in touch with specific social group, which may cost up to certain amount of credit used. Nevertheless, how often does it cross our minds that the opposite parties might also be paying the price of their own in continuing the conversation, contributing to the act of maintaining the bonds in between? It is hilarious to see how we tend to focus on the negative side of the story being told instead of the positive, and how we like to present ourselves in the most favourable light by stating how much we have been mistreated. Perhaps there may be the perceived unjust throughout the negotiation in exchanging the goods, where we always wonder why we should engage into the first move and not the other party. Perhaps there are the times where we secretly cheer for our profits, thanks to the newbies we've met half way through the journey that we are able to obtain what we long for, assuming them not know our tricks behind the deal when they actually do. Perhaps there might be many other incidents and emotions involved in this particular system, many stories untold or not know where and who to share with, waiting for the moment to unfold whatever we wish to unfold. All and all, regardless the items traded are desirable or not, when we have a look at the processes in between, we might just find ourselves something new, and different.