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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Hey Readers :)

Today i had training and i was late as usual.... And sensei came up to talk to me...

Sensei : Next time can you please come earlier to set up the mats ?

Me : I’m really sorry sensei.. I overslept...

Sensei : In every martial arts need discipline, if you want to be promoted to your brown belt, i want to see more discipline from you.

Me : Okays, so sorry about this sensei... *sighs*

And as i entered the training place, 2 of my friends were promoted up to brown belt ler.. So i quickly did my own 5 minute warm up and joined the class. And as usual, i got scolded again... Not really say scolded la.. But criticised would probably be a better word to use here ? And it was kinda hurting luhs... Coz he criticised me like 2 or 3 times in front of everyone ? And it sucks when basically people know it was you... But i don’t resent him or anything.. In fact i thank him coz at least he bothers or cares to let me know my mistakes compared to people whom he may not even care... And i really feel he kinda expects a lot from me... After all, i guess i was doing so much better in the past bahs...

So almost my whole day today, i was just thinking of the word “Discipline” and after training i was so physically tired plus kinda emotionally tired.. To the point where i didn’t want to go for makeup service... Coz i was so tired.... Plus all my aikido friends were like heading to the direction of HOME.. While i was heading across the road for service.. But i knew my priorities... So i kinda dragged myself to service, but it was a great service and Dr Kim was there to give the sermon. :)

And after service, i headed down to SMU for COGL meeting with Dan, Wil, Shir, Germ and Hui Ting who came later :) Every message today given really coincides with what i have been reflecting on today, including the message Dan shared yesterday for cellgroup. :)

Basically it comes down to the word “Discipline”

D I S C I P L I N E

Looks easy to spell right ? But is it really that easy to understand ?

Firstly, what is the meaning of “Discipline” ?

Well, “Discipline” means : “Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behaviour, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.”

To break it down to simpler terms, it could also mean to cultivate yourself to produce a specific outcome that you intended for.

Now take note, of the words “Cultivate” and “Specific Outcome”

Cultivate means to Develop/Improve.

Specific Outcome is the outcome that you have Aimed/Targeted for.

So, Discipline can only come when you have decided to make a Change in your life.

By mixing up whatever i just said on top, plus Dan’s messages from today and yesterday, this is what i have concluded:

Everything is subjected to Change. That includes discipline, and to cultivate discipline in your life, you will definitely have to go through some form of suffering, be it a minor or major one.

And by suffering, it definitely stretches your Capacity and “The bigger the Capacity you have, the more God can use you.”

This really means something to me coz, Discipline is something i have been some what lacking since secondary school till now.. And i don’t like where i am at now.. I know i can do better than this.. And i am going to make the effort to change and cultivate myself gradually to put Discipline into my life. Coz if i can’t even be disciplined in these little areas in my life, what more the big areas and etc ? I would also have no right to call myself as a leader either coz without discipline there is irresponsibility.

But Dan’s message had this in the ending : “God comes with an enabling power to change our lives, BUT only if we are willing to.”

This was the most impacting part that connects my message.. Coz only when we are willing, only then can God come in and help us.

So, i am gonna keep keeping on in the things i do and cultivate discipline into my life. For everything starts with Me. :)

I guess that’s all for tonight readers :)


About Me Benjamin Walker Tay ★ 2nd July 1991 NYP - SIT CHC - N457 Moo ♥ LET'S TALK Linkaways~ Carmen~ Clarice~ Claris~ Eelynn~ Fion~ Isabel~ Gavyn~ Gift~ Grace~ Michelle~ Sebas~ Wei Loon~ Willie~ Xin Wen~	Sunday, April 25, 2010 Hey Readers :) Today i had training and i was late as usual.... And sensei came up to talk to me... Sensei : Next time can you please come earlier to set up the mats ? Me : I’m really sorry sensei.. I overslept... Sensei : In every martial arts need discipline, if you want to be promoted to your brown belt, i want to see more discipline from you. Me : Okays, so sorry about this sensei... sighs And as i entered the training place, 2 of my friends were promoted up to brown belt ler.. So i quickly did my own 5 minute warm up and joined the class. And as usual, i got scolded again... Not really say scolded la.. But criticised would probably be a better word to use here ? And it was kinda hurting luhs... Coz he criticised me like 2 or 3 times in front of everyone ? And it sucks when basically people know it was you... But i don’t resent him or anything.. In fact i thank him coz at least he bothers or cares to let me know my mistakes compared to people whom he may not even care... And i really feel he kinda expects a lot from me... After all, i guess i was doing so much better in the past bahs... So almost my whole day today, i was just thinking of the word “Discipline” and after training i was so physically tired plus kinda emotionally tired.. To the point where i didn’t want to go for makeup service... Coz i was so tired.... Plus all my aikido friends were like heading to the direction of HOME.. While i was heading across the road for service.. But i knew my priorities... So i kinda dragged myself to service, but it was a great service and Dr Kim was there to give the sermon. :) And after service, i headed down to SMU for COGL meeting with Dan, Wil, Shir, Germ and Hui Ting who came later :) Every message today given really coincides with what i have been reflecting on today, including the message Dan shared yesterday for cellgroup. :) Basically it comes down to the word “Discipline” D I S C I P L I N E Looks easy to spell right ? But is it really that easy to understand ? Firstly, what is the meaning of “Discipline” ? Well, “Discipline” means : “Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behaviour, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.” To break it down to simpler terms, it could also mean to cultivate yourself to produce a specific outcome that you intended for. Now take note, of the words “Cultivate” and “Specific Outcome” Cultivate means to Develop/Improve. Specific Outcome is the outcome that you have Aimed/Targeted for. So, Discipline can only come when you have decided to make a Change in your life. By mixing up whatever i just said on top, plus Dan’s messages from today and yesterday, this is what i have concluded: Everything is subjected to Change. That includes discipline, and to cultivate discipline in your life, you will definitely have to go through some form of suffering, be it a minor or major one. And by suffering, it definitely stretches your Capacity and “The bigger the Capacity you have, the more God can use you.” This really means something to me coz, Discipline is something i have been some what lacking since secondary school till now.. And i don’t like where i am at now.. I know i can do better than this.. And i am going to make the effort to change and cultivate myself gradually to put Discipline into my life. Coz if i can’t even be disciplined in these little areas in my life, what more the big areas and etc ? I would also have no right to call myself as a leader either coz without discipline there is irresponsibility. But Dan’s message had this in the ending : “God comes with an enabling power to change our lives, BUT only if we are willing to.” This was the most impacting part that connects my message.. Coz only when we are willing, only then can God come in and help us. So, i am gonna keep keeping on in the things i do and cultivate discipline into my life. For everything starts with Me. :) I guess that’s all for tonight readers :)