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Saturday, 18 July 2009
ADAM KHOO MOTIVATIONAL WORKSHOP DAY 3 !!
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Day 3..... Didn't look forward to it, couldnt bear to leave those guys and i never like the last day of events. Because you feel unbearable. You feel like the journey is too short. But it ended, PERFECTLY.
Firstly, have to really thank the 3 AWESOME trainers! Cool funny dude -LEROY, and the funny energetic cheek pincher - ANDREA and of course our lovable Ah Lian - Candice.
They all shared their life stories, their experiences and everything. And when Leroy told us about his story, i cried. I started reflecting on mine. I started thinking back. I started thinking hard. And i touch deep down below me, what have i done, really?
And then when he told us about his experiences and the things he saw when he was on trips, the things people said, the way people behave, i cried. I cried because that is reality. I cried because i thought back. And i really reflected on the 16 years of my life, how, and since when have i really appreciated someone and told them "Hey, thank you. You made a difference in my life." The worst part was when he said, can you imagine when you open the door and your parents are not there? You cannot remember the smell of them, the look. They are gone. And its too late... I broke down real hard. Because i thought back upon the things i really did. The things i really did and hurt them deep. The time when i begged to go for the concert and i didnt understand why they never allowed me. The time when i saw my dad cry infront of me. He shed tears of blood infront of me, pain, hurt. The times i really hurt them, so deep, i never knew. I never understood. TILL TODAY. i finally understood. I got it. Because parents are our guardian angels. They are always there no matter what. They never blame us for scolding them. They never blame us for losing our tempers. They never lose their patience when they were teaching us how to speak and walk. They come to you when you need food. They give you money when you need it. They are there, every single time. Its because we are too blinded with ourselves, we take things for granted. We never thought, one day, they will be gone. Perhaps tomorrow? or tonight? or the next morning? You never know. So cherish. And live life like theres no tomorrow. Like tomorrow never comes. THANK YOU LEROY! SO MUCH. Because it made a difference in my life, today, and forever. I was on the bus and i began texting my parents, how sorry i am, how much i love them, how thankful i am for all the things they have given me. And i said this, "because i finally understood and because you are the reason why i just told myself, i must succeed to provide you double the times of what you have given and provided me with." Because today i know, why i had to call her everytime i end school, or reach tuition, or end tuition. Because today i know why she nags and why, she cared so much about where i go, what time i'm coming back, and whom i'm with. Because Leroy's story made me understood why. The pain of a parent to lose his child or to see his child hurt, is something you can never imagine untill the day you yourself become one. Because for you to be save, is anything any parent to wish for. Any parent would beg to exchange their lives if it could dave yours one day. That, is the love, every parent has, for their child. The session today is valuable. Its a life lesson. And minutes later, mom replied, "you made me cry. I'm glad you finally understood." And she didnt thank god. she thanked "Adam Khoo." :O
The moment i reach home and i saw those two concerned faces waiting for me, i broke down real hard.
Be appreciative of all your parents do for you. Because one day, when you grow up, you'll thank them for "screwing" your life. You'll thank them for nagging, you'll thank them so much, because of all these that they have done, they mould you into a much better person.
And i always remember, flashing in the back of my head are these words. "Choices have consequences" and "PAY FIRST, PLAY LATER."
Motivational talk is done, is time well spent, and is fun. And when i grow older, after my o's, i would like to do the same thing as they have. I would join them as a coach and inspire others. Because to me, its more like self-satisfaction. Because it feels SO DAMN GOOD, to help others.
THANK GOD, im given all these opportunities.
And today, i decided, i'm going to pursue my dream of psychology. i'll work my way out. because I MUST SUCCEED. and i know I CAN.
Take each stride with a SMILE, 22:40.
