Perspectives

Perspectives help us deconstruct the present and position the psyche to manage the future.

A postive psyche brings hope, enthusiasm and the likes. Spring to the soul. A negative psyche gnaws relentlessly at the being. I guess 2 months ago was the "abyss" of that emotional weather that i was going through. At hindsight, it was a period of petty frustration. And it was unnecessary, it was essentially a problem that can be solved and talked over. Anyways, i've dusted, and ready to move.

Work. Maturation process; can't agree more. As Esther puts it, to feel "grown a lot older in 1 year". Best things first. The good side of it is more awareness of the environment. Experience is also good, it heightens efficiency. With longer exposure, it helps in seeing meaning in the work we are doing. Meaning is very important as it anchors the belief and passion towards what we do. Without that belief and the passion, it's hard to excel. Afterall, its emotions that sets motions.

The not-so-good side. Cynism / guardedness /self-centredness. Trust is the foundation of all relationships and the absense of it makes people really jumpy. As a company, a branch, a department, a team, there has to be an alignment in the belief system and the objectives. And it has to be a group movement towards the goal. Sometimes i just don't understand all that gossiping and snide remarks. It is as useful as throwing water into the sea. Step back and ponder, the world we have is all but decades. Fill it with joy, it has no time for angst. Chill :)

I've taken a quatum leap of faith at work and confided in Sb about it. She was the first friend i thought of cause afterall we have been through thick, thin (literally) for 10 years! We're are both thicker, as compared to 5 years ago. We mull over the bulge, and vow to lose weight evermore, over Starbucks frapp and New york cheesecake. In Sb's words, "Share half...you take the bigger piece". ?? !!*____* Gosh. Our math allergy goes a LONG way.

Which brings me to another issue. How many friends can we daresay to know? The depth of relationships we go into?

A friend who supports, who understands, who builds.

One whom, you love beyond all the idiosyncrasies, like mixing chilli sauce into coleslaw, for some unknown reason.

The chemistry of one glance, or a grin to "absolutely geddit".

One who shares the same belief, the reply in the affirmative.

True friends are hard to find, hence truly cherished. :)