Empathy

Many have asked, what is it with me and idiots. What do i have against those who are less intelligent.Well, let me begin by saying,I really don't hate idiots in general.I empathise, i do... yes, many of you might be choking right now,but hear me out. As much as i do not tolerate nonsense,stupidity,rudeness and other endemic behaviors associated with stupidity,I do empathise on every situation before i react or pass judgement. Most of the time, a simple act of empathy might go a long way in solving a problem or issue before it turns into a war. The problem is,once you've empathised,and you realise that people have acted selfishly and simply put stupidly in a situation, you cant help react towards the situation especially when it involves a loved one. What should one do? Just let them be? Let it slip under the carpet to avoid conflict? I don't think so. Recently,a friend consulted me on issues they're facing,major issues.Issues that could have been solved if both parties had empathised and reached a settlement amicably. But since life is not fair for everyone,and everyone is special in they're own way not to mention everyone has they're own flaws,a simple situation has bubbled up waiting for an explosion to take place. I'm irritated,period. Irritated because after countless times of advise and bickering,some people aren't bothered.Like i always say, i didn't get to where i am by sitting around,life's toughest experiences and sweetest memories have nurtured me into what and who i am today.Is sharing all these experiences with people that don't seem to care worth it? why should i waste my time and effort on those who cant care less about themselves in the name of caring for others? Funny isn't it? Yerp, comical indeed. But whatever said and done,'he ain't heavy, he's my brother' comes to play...yes, simply because i was raised in a family where values of ones self matters more than values in his or her bank account,financial standing and gain may be the gauge to how far we've come,but like the saying goes,money with no class is like a car with no engine,its going no where. Back to the topic of empathy, what or how do we gauge as mid point,the accepted way? How do we react as a human being,not a human doing? The answer is simple,norming,or logic. How would anyone react to that particular situation in a normal way,someone with nothing to gain or lose if matters work out or otherwise,someone who's neutral. I for one have been in such situations many a time.A situation where no matter what happens, i stand to lose or gain nothing,just the experience of handling such matters and hopefully becoming a wiser person in the process. Simply put, the next time anyone comes to you for advise or favour,empathise. Empathise with them and see,if your presence would help them in the long run or destroy them.Empathise with yourself if being in that situation is going to cause long run damage to you.Do you stand to gain or lose? For life is short,wasting time making mistakes makes life less enjoyable or simply put,full of suffering.Love yourself more than you would love others,because at the end of the day,its man for himself,and god for the rest.

-my2cents-

Freedom of Association

Wikipedia describes Freedom of Association as the individual right to come together with other individuals and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interests. This includes intellectual,thought,speech and assembly. Who are we to comment on lives of other if a school of intellectually or mentally challenged individuals decide to assemble, share thoughts with their fellow intellects.
Recent case of this one gentleman being beaten up by an individual know to him for no apparent reason seems all too comical to the mortal mind to digest.It is an open secret that when a bunch of individuals gather around being themselves rebellious in nature,they tend to say things that they might not mean or even if they did,its usually something they wish they could attain.Well, that is freedom of association, it is their right to say or do things,and so is it the right of others to rebel against it,a simple case of you step my toe,i cut yours off.It might sound cruel or even intimidating,but that's life,its unfair to the challenged.
Has it ever struck anyone what this guy who got rolled might have said or done for such a thing to be done towards him? In this case, the attacker hails from a back ground that has more to lose if matters surface,so what could have sparked such actions by someone with such high credentials?
Well, i choose not to comment on the matter. For i know, that idiots shall remain idiots.Behind all that cockiness and bravado lies a soul that's always in denial.Never once have these individuals been taken to task on things they've said.Call that fair? i don't think so...
So why all this noise when finally someone decides to put you in your place for something you said? You and your bunch of like minded people too coward to face the music? Being a fan of Adolf Hitler, i totally support the idea of population control and neutering individuals deemed unfit. No harm could arise from this, we'll have lesser idiots to deal with in future. I know many would disagree with my statement and rise in anger, but well,its my right to freedom,my freedom of association...

-my2cents-

To Let Go Takes Love

Food for thought my dear friends....I learned this concept during this training called Manifesting Your Destiny...

"To Let Go Takes Love"

'To 'let go' does not mean to stop caring, it means I can't do it for someone else.
To 'let go' is not to cut myself off, it is the realisation that I cant control another.
To 'let go' is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences.
To 'let go' is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is not in my hands.
To 'let go' is not to try to change or to blame another, it is make most of myself.
To 'let go' is not to care for, but to care about.
To 'let go' is not to 'fix', but to be supportive.
To 'let go' is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being.
To 'let go' is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes, but to allow others to affect their own destinies.
To 'let go' is not to be protective, it is to permit another to face reality.
To 'let go' is not to deny, but to accept.
To 'let go' is not to nag, scold or argue, but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To 'let go' is not to adjust everything to my desires, but to take each day as it comes and to cherish my self in it.
To 'let go' is not to criticise and regulate anyone, but try to become what I dream I can be.
To 'let go' is not to regret the past, but to grow and to live for the future.
To 'let go' is to FEAR less and to LOVE more....

We live each day as Human Doing instead of Human Beings...isn't it time we took a step back to evaluate each day as it passes and ask ourselves...who did I show LOVE to today? Whose life did I touch today?

-my 2 cents-

Dhayalan R Renno

What I've Come To Realise After 27 Years of Life (The Hard Way)

3 days after I had one of my most fulfilling Birthdays in a long time, i'come to realise the following:

1)Humans are unequal creatures
2)Everyman Needs a Job
3)Every man need to do his job well
4)We need dreamers, but too many of them are a pain
5)Socialism is the way forward
6)One may follow his dreams but he has to realise his true calling soon enough not to be ridiculed
7)Just coz u hold a MIC for a living that doesn't make you a musician let alone an artist, that simply makes you noisy.
8)Expecting Idiots to be intelligent is an act of sin
9)Racism lives deep in everyone's soul, denying it is purely dumb
10)A welfare problem that's not addressed most definitely turn into a social problem
11)Ladies are always confused
12)Girl Power is a way for ladies to yak and get their way instead of playing in level playing ground
13)Social enhancement only happens when one takes the effort to read, no level of tertiary education prepares you for that, you just become a richer idiot.
14)Whatever you just read are my thoughts, you don't like it, deal with it....

I have more to rant, but MR ISA from Kamunting might screw me over for mind raping you....

-My 2 Cents-

My 2 Cents for Life....

I've been procrastinating for the past 2 years to write a 'Title Post', so here it is:

Ever wondered where you're gonna end up in a decade? Well. I have. It seems as if it was yesterday when I was walking to face the discipline committee for a 'crime' that I hardly remember committing. Dreaming away, having my whole like in front of me, with the sun as the limit. A few bumpy roads, broken hearts, a few setbacks caused by the road less travelled. Today, here I am paying for things that i probably don't deserve, never wanted, let along imagine. Is it true that Karma's a bitch? Well it seems that way at least. Why do we go through hardship? What does Nature have in its master plan? I was speaking to a young friend yesterday. I did mention that swords are sharpened with stones and not velvet. But how long before its sharpened?

Has the Divine given up on me? As tough as I seem from the outside, those near and those dear know the tofu I am inside. So whats with all this exaggerated manliness and hard core no nonsense outlook that going on dude?,one may ask. I've come to learn the hard way that populist moves and behavior is a simple recipe for failure.Well, that's probably got to do with the Immortal that I Idolise,reading and listening to his speeches and forums have made me a much more effective person professionally.Although far from what I imagined it was gonna be like,a void remains in other regions. Since the proof is in the pudding, guess only time can tell.

-rant hour-

Rantings of a Master....

Weird that i chose this title, simply because its the male opposite of a mistress. Have you ever been in a situation where you're filling in for some arse who cant seem to get his act together. Chasing a dream, neglecting other in the process and getting away with promises. Is that truly a road to succeed? What ever happened to i need you by my side to take on the world? No more old fashioned happy endings? Or is it an excuse to keep your loved ones 3 feet away? What ever lame reason you have bag of bones, I've become a victim of your irresponsibility. Well, i would wish you best of luck in your endeavours, but I doubt that's going to be of any help for you. With an attitude and self destruction programmed since birth, you're heading south little wanker, that's for sure. The fact that I'm posting this says how much you've messed in my routine life. The only reason or salvation you have is you know who. I may sound like I'm kidding, but you should try me. And if you ever think you're going to be Scot-free if you mistreat you know who or neglect her after this, I'll surprise you. Last words for this post that's a ranting, GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER.....

The Precious Metal Gold
“We have gold because we cannot trust Governments.” President Herbert Hoover



Gold Characteristic


Gold is a chemical element which can only be found and not manufactured. Gold is known for its rarity, softness, density and good in electrical conductivity. Until today, a total of 161,000 tonnes of gold have been mined in human history, as of 2009 (National Geographic: "The Real Price of Gold" by Brook Larmer). This is roughly equivalent to 5.175 billion troy ounces. The following are some gold's characteristic:

Chemical symbol: Au

Atomic no.: 79

Atomic weight: 196.967

Specific gravity: 19.32

Tensile strength: 11.9

Melting point: 1,063 degree

Hardness (Brinell): 25



Karat Gold Conversions


Karat is a measurement of the purity of gold in an alloy. Each karat represents a ratio of 1/24 ­purity, indicating how many parts out of 24 are pure. Therefore, 24 karat gold is pure, while 18 karat gold is ¾ gold and ¼ alloy (Dictionary of international trade: handbook of the global trade community by Edward G. Hinkelman). Below are some example common used in bullion: -

24-karat = 0.995 to 0.000 pure (fine) gold

22-karat = 0.916 pure (fine) gold

18-karat = 0.750 pure (fine) gold

14-karat = 0.583 pure (fine) gold

10-karat = 0.4167 pure (fine) gold



Source: The ABCs of Gold Investing "How to Protect and Build Your Wealth With Gold" Second Edition - Michael J. Kosares



Gold Weights and Measures


By tradition gold is quoted and traded in troy ounces, these having been adopted by the U.S. Mint for the regulation of coinage in 1828. Unlike 'normal' pounds and ounces there are 12 troy ounces to the troy pound rather than 16. But a troy pound weighs less than in imperial pound (0.82 British/US pounds).

Cutting through all that nonsense a troy ounce is approximately 0.031kg or 31 grams.