Food for Thought over Chinese New Year
By Michael J Griffin
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For many in Asia, this long weekend heralds the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit. For many, it is a time to come home and honour parents (and in-laws!), reconnect to siblings and enjoy fellowship and good food. It can be a time of rest and recharging. To motivate you to reflect and recharge, I have assembled brief quotes (with some adaptation) from authors Walt Hendrichsen, and Robb Thompson to give you “food for thought” over the weekend – read reflect, digest, and make necessary changes.
You may ask yourself after each of these simple statements “How am I doing in this area?”
In marriage, character is gentleness.
In the home, it is respect.
In parenting, it is love and nurture.
In business, it is integrity.
In society, it is courtesy.
In the workplace, it is excellence.
In my reputation, it is my character.
In sports, it is fairness.
In relationships, it is kindness.
In thought, it is purity.
In speech, it is graciousness.
In mercy, it is withholding just punishment.
In discipline, it is correction.
In hurt, it is forgiveness.
To the victor, it is congratulations.
To the victim, it is protection.
To falsehood, it is resistance.
To the less fortunate, it is a hand-up.
To the strong, it is trust.
To the repentant, it is restoration.
To yourself, it is absolute truth.
And to God of your understanding, it is reverence, love, and commitment.
Some more……
Your harvest is determined by what you sow, not by what you desire. Today’s excellence is tomorrow’s mediocrity. Excellence is the continual pursuit of distinction. Wisdom is the reward of those walking in humility. Healthy relationships are not defined by what I can reap, but by what I can sow. Would others say I am more of a giver or a taker in my daily life? I can never change what I am unwilling to face.
Enjoy your weekend. If you are in Asia, “Gong Xi Fa Cai!”
Michael J Griffin
Founder of ELAvate
Resident of Asia for 47 years!