【德多少,就得多少】
YOUR VIRTUES DETERMINE HOW MUCH YOU GET
最近家附近有建築工地,噪音多了。
客人聽我的聲音不會有問題,因為我的耳機有麥克風,但如果他們不戴有麥克風的耳機,我聽他們的聲音會比較辛苦。
幾天前,為一位年輕的保險經紀通過Zoom批八字。
他進入Zoom會議室後,呆看著我。
我微笑看著他,故意不出聲,觀察著他。
幾秒後,他才粗魯的說:「哈囉?!」
奇怪了,貴為一個保險經紀,見人應該無數,打招呼的方式,怎能這麼粗俗?我阿姨阿伯級的客人,雖不常用Zoom,都比他懂禮貌。
我馬上回:「X先生,您好。您進來會議室,怎麼打招呼這麼粗俗?」
「我一向來都是這樣先哈囉,有聲音我才正式打招呼。」
「我倒是從來不會這樣。」
其實,這是個人修養的問題。
「你沒有讀我發給你的貼文嗎?為何你視訊沒有戴耳機?」
「我一向來Zoom都是這樣,沒有戴耳機。我以為你只是建議而已,不一定要戴。」
「我在貼文裡寫關於戴耳機的理由,你覺得不成立嗎?」
他想了幾秒,回:「是成立的。」
「我們都是提供服務的人。客人找我們,需要三大元素。第一個,就是同理心。你沒有同理心,難怪你說你的客人寧願聽別人說,也不信你說。」
「如果你要我戴,我現在就戴。」
他講完後,依然坐在那裡看著我,一動也不動。
後來,我說了幾句,他肯戴上耳機後,藍牙耳機也並沒操作好。
等了我一個月,這麼簡單的事情都不願事先做好。
看著他理直氣壯的模樣,頓時覺得他很可憐。
貴人坐在他面前,他說的一大堆話,都是以「自我」為出發點,完全不懂得「以和為貴」的道理。這不就是親手把貴人轟出門嗎?
「你這樣講話,就算講贏了,你真的贏了嗎?」
換成我是他的客人,我絕不會向他買保險,因為很明顯這不是一位真心為別人著想的保險經紀人。
那天,雖為他看八字,該說的我都有說,但我依然保留許多。
因為他缺德。
許多人把「德」看得很輕,覺得沒做壞事就是好人。事實上,不按照別人合理的要求做事,蓄意破壞規則,只顧自己,也是沒有德行可言。
有些人會吐槽,哎呀你學佛的人,要慈悲,何必跟他計較?不要著相!
我不是在意氣用事。
沒有智慧的慈悲,會害死人的。
祖師有訓 - 看命本來就是依客人的福德多寡,而賜福。品行不端的人,承受不起更多的福報,反而會遭反噬。再說了,對貴人都不好的人,對沒有利用價值的人就會更善良嗎?
不是捐錢的,就一定是好人,什麼事情都是要用心才算。
每個人都想要與眾不同,可是如果你的所作所為和一般人一樣,沒有比他們做得更好,那你的命格只配拿得起一般的命運。
不要迷信,以為什麼都是人家為難你,就跑去求神拜佛要打小人。我們命運裡的每一個障礙,每一粒石頭,都是自己放進去的。
你不改,障礙物就不會移。
在這裡聲明:沒有麥克風耳機的Zoom客人,我一概會取消諮詢,進行退款,沒得商量,沒得瞎掰。
能突然放假,真是太過癮了!
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Recently, a construction site sprouted up beside my place, creating a lot of noise every day.
Zoom clients wouldn’t have a problem hearing me, but if they do not have a earpiece with a mic, I would have a problem hearing them.
Few days ago, I did a Bazi analysis for a young Insurance Agent via Zoom.
After he entered my Zoom meeting room, he looked at me blankly.
I smiled at him, deliberately staying quiet, and observed him.
Few seconds later, he said bluntly, “Hello?!”
How strange that an insurance agent, who probably have met tons of people, would greet in such an abrupt manner. My middle-aged clients, who rarely use Zoom, have better etiquette than him.
I replied instantly, “Hi, Mr X. Why is your greeting so crude, upon entering this meeting room?”
“I always say hello like this and wait to hear a reply, before I greet officially.”
“I never do that.”
Actually, this demonstrates the refinement of a person.
“Did you not read the post I sent you? Why are you not wearing a earpiece?”
“All along, I do Zooms in this manner without a earpiece. I thought it’s just a suggestion from you and it was not mandatory.”
“I wrote about the reason for clients to wear a earpiece. Do you find it invalid?”
He pondered for a few seconds and replied, “It’s valid.”
“We are both service providers. Clients look for us based on three main qualities. The first being the quality of empathy. You lack empathy and it’s no wonder you say your clients rather listen to others and not trust you as much.”
“If you want me to wear, then I will wear it now”
And he sat there looking at me, not moving an inch.
When he finally put on his ear pods, they did not operate well either.
It’s peculiar how despite a month of waiting for me, he was slow to get this simple thing done right.
Seeing how “self-assured” he was, for a brief moment, I find his behaviour pitiful.
His benefactor was sitting right in front of him, yet his words remained self-serving, totally oblivious to what harmony is about. Wasn’t this sending your benefactor straight out of the door?
“Even if you gain an upper hand talking like this, have you really won?
I would never buy insurance from such an agent, as obviously he was not the considerate kind.
I still read his Bazi that day, said what I should but there were also a lot I did not reveal.
Because he is lacking in virtues.
Many people think lightly of virtues. They assumed that if they do no evil deed, they are virtuous humans. Fact is, if you do not follow the reasonable requirements of other people, deliberately breaking the rules for your own gain, you have no virtue to speak of.
Some naysayers will tell me, but hey you are a practicing Buddhist, so you should exercise your compassion and not be bothered with his behaviour! Don’t get attached to external form!
This isn’t about me.
Compassion without wisdom brings more harm than good.
Since ancient times, it is a rule of thumb that we practitioners allocate good fortune to clients, based on their conduct and luck.
A person with undesirable conduct is unable to bear greater fortune, or there will be adverse consequences. Moreover, if a person is unkind to his benefactor, it is very unlikely that he will be kinder to another person with no value to him.
You can’t define a person as a good man, just because he is willing to donate money. We got to look at how he uses his heart.
Everybody wants to be special and different from others. But if what you are doing is the same as other people, nowhere better than them, then you can only carry a mediocre Destiny.
Don’t be superstitious to think that everybody is out to get you, and you go running to the temples or Feng Shui masters to chase away the villains.
Every obstacle in our destiny, every little stone that trips us, is placed in our lives by no other person but ourselves.
If you do not change, the obstacle isn’t going to budge either.
And here’s an official note: For any Zoom client that does not wear a earpiece with a microphone, I will cancel the consultation and give you a refund.
Having off days out of the blue are so much more fun!
同時也有2部Youtube影片,追蹤數超過7萬的網紅王大喜,也在其Youtube影片中提到,2021/02/06生命紀實 一個失落的天才,從小就無法睡著的人 57、555、16、Dragon heart「Light body, the temperature mode of the heart」「龍心」「光體、心臟溫度的調節」 /.原著及紀錄 王大喜 *夢見頭盔,心臟受到保護。/.原著 ...
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stone in other words 在 Milton Goh Blog and Sermon Notes Facebook 的最佳解答
Guard Your Heart with Psalm 91
“I will say of Yahweh, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day; nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked. Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone.” (Psalms 91:2-12 WEB)
Remember that true protection comes from the Lord. Meditate on the Scriptures and confess them over yourself and your loved ones. Guard your heart from the fear and worry that is being perpetuated by the media.
When you believe and speak God’s word, God’s power is released in that related area of your life. His words are spirit and life, not just inanimate ink on a page.
A refuge is a place that you flee to after being attacked, while a fortress is a place you can preemptively position yourself to be far from the enemy.
Whether you have been attacked or not, Jesus is your source of safety, protection, and healing.
Someone may say, “What about those Christians that got it? So many in that local church got sick. How can God’s promises be true?”
Well, one needs to believe in God’s promises before he will experience it. They do not manifest for a Christian who is unbelieving and stricken by fear.
We do not know their state of mind at the time when they fell sick, and what their local church teaches about God’s protection. Some do not believe in it.
I like that Psalm 91 specifically shows that we can believe God for protection from everything that the world is afraid of nowadays. We do not have to guess God’s will in this case—it is plainly written.
Even if you hear of news about people getting sick in your neighborhood, God’s word remains true: a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you.
The enemy probably hates it when you believe this. “What makes you think you are so special? Others are dying and in critical condition, and you have the cheek to say that it cannot come near you?”
You are specially protected if you believe in God’s promises. You are a sanctified child of God who has access to His protection by faith. His angels will be mobilized to guard you in all your ways, to destroy every weapon of the enemy near you.
Sometimes, believers who just stumbled and sinned feel unworthy of experiencing God’s protection. They feel like the hedge of protection has been lifted because they sinned and that God does this to teach them a lesson.
That is a false assumption that is not true under the New Covenant of Grace. Committing sin can cause your conscience to accuse you, but we must know that Grace is all about believing in what Jesus has done at the cross.
You can enjoy God’s protection from all manner of harm because Jesus shed His blood to make you forever righteous and favored in God’s sight. Protection is not a reward that you have to earn through good behavior. It is freely given as part of the salvation package—but you must believe in order to enjoy it!
Actionable Steps:
1. Meditate on Psalm 91 today and see which portion of it resonates deeply with you. Keep it in your heart and mutter it with your mouth throughout the week ahead.
2. Include words from Psalm 91 in your daily prayers for your family in the morning. Before everyone sets off for work or school, take time to tune everyone’s heart to be conscious of God’s lavish protection.
3. Look out for anyone you come across that feels unsafe or fearful because of the current situation. Encourage them with promises from Psalm 91 and tell them that Jesus loves them. There is always a good time to plant seeds of the Gospel in people’s hearts.
Our Patreon community is currently on a Bible Study series called “The Way Forward: How to Thrive Amidst Change”.
In a time of great fear, how can we as Christians thrive when the world is changing the way they do things? Many in the world are depressed and terrified because of the things that are happening around the world; the change ambushed most people so suddenly. Yes there is deep darkness covering the earth, but there is always hope for God’s children.
The Holy Spirit is giving us a word in season, showing us how to tap on the grace that is available now, and how to reign in life, even from your living room. I’m excited to see what He will show us in the days ahead!
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stone in other words 在 Milton Goh Blog and Sermon Notes Facebook 的最佳解答
Pray Softly, Preach Loudly
“So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, “Father, I thank you that you listened to me. I know that you always listen to me, but because of the multitude that stands around I said this, that they may believe that you sent me.” When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”” (John 11:41-43 WEB)
Notice how when Jesus was praying to the Father, He didn’t speak loudly. However, when He wanted the multitude around Him to have faith, only then did Jesus cry out with a loud voice.
When you pray to God privately, there is no need to force yourself to shout, cry, or keep repeating words. Even if you whisper calmly in your heart, He hears you perfectly well because His Spirit lives inside your body, and is joined with your spirit.
Be conscious that God is always so close to you. This is the truth that will cause you to testify about Jesus loudly in the presence of the multitudes.
You will speak boldly about God’s grace and goodness because you know and believe that God listens to you and that He is always watching over you. As you do so, see how miracles flow to confirm the Gospel you declare!
The resurrection of Lazarus is one of the 37 recorded miracles of Jesus Christ. There is much more of God’s power, grace and love to be seen in it, and in the other miracles. Get a revelation of them all to receive miracle-working faith: https://www.ko-fi.com/s/0db846b58c
stone in other words 在 王大喜 Youtube 的最佳貼文
2021/02/06生命紀實
一個失落的天才,從小就無法睡著的人
57、555、16、Dragon heart「Light body, the temperature mode of the heart」「龍心」「光體、心臟溫度的調節」
/.原著及紀錄 王大喜
*夢見頭盔,心臟受到保護。/.原著 Nicole Marks
*Dream of helmet, heart chakra been protected. /.Origin Nicole Marks
*關鍵字:時空重塑、心臟溫度的調節、龍心、光體。
*Key words: time reform, dragon heart, light body.
*註:「光體,心臟溫度及時空的調節。 」on Podbean,
https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-7uec2-f71c54
Dream Walker ™ : RastaWang.com
(夢行者™,醒夢人): RastaWang.com
「那時 彼得 被聖靈充滿,對他們說: 「治民的官府和長老啊,倘若今日因為在殘疾人身上所行的善事查問我們他是怎麼得了痊癒, 你們眾人和 以色列 百姓都當知道,站在你們面前的這人得痊癒是因你們所釘十字架、神叫他從死裏復活的 拿撒勒 人耶穌基督的名。 他是 你們匠人所棄的石頭, 已成了房角的頭塊石頭。 除他以外,別無拯救;因為在天下人間,沒有賜下別的名,我們可以靠着得救。」 他們見 彼得 、 約翰 的膽量,又看出他們原是沒有學問的小民,就希奇,認明他們是跟過耶穌的; 又看見那治好了的人和他們一同站着,就無話可駁。 於是吩咐他們從公會出去,就彼此商議說: 「我們當怎樣辦這兩個人呢?因為他們誠然行了一件明顯的神蹟,凡住 耶路撒冷 的人都知道,我們也不能說沒有。 惟恐這事越發傳揚在民間,我們必須恐嚇他們,叫他們不再奉這名對人講論。」 於是叫了他們來,禁止他們總不可奉耶穌的名講論教訓人。 彼得 、 約翰 說:「聽從你們,不聽從神,這在神面前合理不合理,你們自己酌量吧! 我們所看見所聽見的,不能不說。」 官長為百姓的緣故,想不出法子刑罰他們,又恐嚇一番,把他們釋放了。這是因眾人為所行的奇事都歸榮耀與神。 原來藉着神蹟醫好的那人有四十多歲了。」
使徒行傳 4:8-22 CUNP-神
「Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Jesus is “ ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say. So they ordered them to withdraw from the Sanhedrin and then conferred together. “What are we going to do with these men?” they asked. “Everyone living in Jerusalem knows they have performed a notable sign, and we cannot deny it. But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them to speak no longer to anyone in this name.” Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” After further threats they let them go. They could not decide how to punish them, because all the people were praising God for what had happened. For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.」
Acts 4:8-22 NIV
stone in other words 在 MtzCherry Youtube 的最佳貼文
here's the list of what we'd talked about + Cantonese words that we've mentioned
(for the starred* ones, may be i'll do an individual video later)
30:00 - How did i come up with the channel name?
*35:00 - 一石二鳥(jat1 sek6 ji6 niu5) = one stone kills two bird
39:42 - Is there any other language that i want to learn?
41:05 - What is my real name?
42:00 - How do you think about having a fruit name ?
46:40 - What KR food i like the most?
47:55 - Am i a vegan
49:33 - What is my favourite HK food?
51:15 - 車仔麵 (ce1 zai2 min6) = cart noodles
53:45 - How do you feel about Busan?
55:18 - Viewer’s food recommendation: Caldo de Res (Mexican Dish)
57:03 - When will i go back to HK? + Final Year stuggle =v=‘’
59:12 - Viewer’s food recommendation: Pozole (Mexican Dish)
59:46 - my post-uni plan
1:02:35 - our view on Google Translation
1:06:19 -
廣東餐廳 (gwong2 dung1 caan1 teng1/ guang dong caan teng) = cantonese restaurant
廣東食物 (gwong2 dung1 sik6 mat6/guang dong sic mud) = cantonese food
美國 (mei5 gwok3) = the United States,
墨西哥 (mak6 sai1 go1) = Mexico
1:08:25 - What is my favourite place in HK ? ( i named two =v= )
點心(dim2 sam1)=dim sum, 腸粉(coeng4 fan2)=steamed rice paper roll
1:19:45 - Can i speak Mandarin?
1:20:35 - What’s my feeling towards mainlanders/Singaporean/Taiwanese?
1:24:30 - Pinky Promise~ (^ ^)/
*同你勾手指尾 (tung4 nei5 ngau1 sau2 zi2 mei5)=pinky promise with you
同你 = with you 勾 = hang,手指 = finger,尾 = last
*1:28:30 - 小心啲 (siu2 sam1 di1)=be careful
1:31:20 - “Hi” from my roommate. haha
*1:32:32 - 慢(maan6) = slow,慢慢(maan6 maan2) = slowly(adv),慢啲(maan6 di1)=slower
1:34:16 - How about collaborating with other channel?
1:35:30 - Do i speak English with my parents? English education in HK?
1:39:25 - Does my VIP like the travel vlogs?
1:42:18 - Have u been to Guangzhou? Cantonese in Guangzhou?
1:44:39 - Have u been to Shenzhen? Travel in China?
1:47:02 - Difference when celebrating Lunar New Year between HK & KR?
1:56:27 - lucky draw for the postcard event!
2:03:45 - Is Hong Kong diff from (S)Korea?
2:12:30 -
今日就去到呢度先啦 (gam1 jat6 zau6 heoi3 dou3 ne1 dou6 sin1 laa1) = that’s it for today
今日 = today, 去 = to, 到 = arrive. 呢度 = here, 先啦 = first
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