Albert Herdianto Widjojo
I want to thank Della once again for nominating me for the Quote Challenge. In case you missed her Grand Finale you can find it here.
This is the third and final day of the Quote Challenge. For me, this challenge is very interesting and fun. In essence, overall life is indeed fun. Anything that comes to us or leaves us. Indeed, It’s not as easy as it says, but it all depends on how we response anything.
After talking about Live & Reality followed by Respect Life I went on and ended the series with Enjoying Life.
Enjoying life means enjoying every game at any time that are parts of a great game of our lives. Enjoying also means seeing, watching, pay attention, playing, feeling, and united with the game, in a contemplative way and of course being grateful in peace.
Of all the games, the biggest part of the game is the battle, and the biggest battle that is almost nonstop is a battle with ourselves.
If we are always stronger and superior to our other selves, the trigger of peaceful interference from the outside is much easier to conquer.
And when we go too far down the depths of peace, we often feel at home to live there. But as long as our story in the name of our body is not yet over, peace will always remind us to return. Go home temporarily into this temporary wrap, to go ahead and enjoy the game, in whatever name you want to name it, fun, happy, bliss. Any.
Well, once again this is the closing post of this challenge quotes. In conclusion, another quote I want to mention here, another one from the Dalai Lama; “Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and look back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time “.
All three and each set of quotes are nicely written and with continuity…flowing. Do you know I also get close to Della because of philosophy? Lol! She is one of the favorite people in Niume.
I know that you are close to Della because of the philosophy as she has said. We’ve both been in Niume, but we just have not known each other.
You were in Niume but it took Virily to met you?! ??? Life has no coincidences, hasn’t it? I exchange comments there with guys who are also into arts but never saw your name
Hmmm… I already guessed it. Inception, I know that movie. Salamat. Magandang gabi, Harping.
…and thank you very much for your appreciation, Harping
Evidently you have written it nicely judging from the compliments you received from the community hahaha I’m kidding already where the word “judging” starts. My quirks. I zoom from serious to shenanigans
Ohh… I always liked the uniqueness, also your shenanigans
Life is not to be taken too seriously because too much seriousness is ego. That quirk puts me in trouble though as even people whom I live with for long still cannot say when I am serious and when I am only joking haha but Librans, Aquarians and Geminis generally get that attitude
You are right. I am a person who is considered too serious even as often as I make jokes. Sometimes my response to something is “as sharp as razor” even with the most usual words and tones. Hey… Have a great weekend
Sure, you and the fam too. I am catching up with my Photo Challenge hence I am in Virily since morning.
My daughters had left to some fun with some of their friends, just the two of us staying home this Saturday, watching the news of the earthquake last night and contacting some friends in some areas close to the epicenter.
Earthquake, where? Indonesia? There had been several quakes in our country but not these 2 months I think. I hope your friends are well.
Yes, in the South of West Java where the shocks are felt throughout Java and Bali. Our friends are ok even though there is some damage to their homes.
Damage to homes can be repaired. Not so where damage is done to the soul. Lol! That somehow is a good news. I am about to finish and update my photo challenge entry and I can go back to my normal work. Haha. I also cleaned up my dang notifs and now it is easy to see new ones.
That is good! Unfortunately at the end of the week as now, usually we have to wait for our post to appear on Monday even though we post on this afternoon.
Uhmmm… I’m sure the electricity cannot be damaged but if the software has happened total errors may have to be reinstalled, or if it hangs should be rebooting. Hehehe…
We have power outage since dawn. The house is running on an old genset. It works fine but cannot accommodate A/C. But since it is cold, we don’t need any fake coolness anyway. I am done and I am outta here. I need to work on my real work as that brings me money while writing brings me joy. I am not sure which is better but I know which one buys me plane ticket. Haha
Wish you all the best, soul sister. Namaste
It was not Matt Damon’s movie. It was Leo DiCaprio’s Inception. Lol! I finally remembered. Namaste, saudara! Selamat malam! In Filipino, we have a word “salamat” which means “thank you”. Selamat malam is magandang gabi. Terima kasih. Same as Malay.
Relatable quotes. Well done, Albert.
Thank you very much, Cassy
Wonderful post with beautiful quotes. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for visit and appreciation, Courtney
I’ve missed a lot of challenges during my vacation for two weeks.
I really want to nominate you, my dear best friend, unfortunately, I do not know when you will return.
Where there is no internet connection. I will rest only 24 hours a week
Ohh… that must be very tiring, is not it? Was it caused by a grandmother’s sense of responsibility?
Ha! My favorite is; “I must have been really good in a previous life, because I’ve been pretty much useless this one and damn am I lucky!” -Mi Oon-
Yeyheyhey… The quote is very cool and helpful. It seems it poked me too!
I’m perpetually amazed at my own luck! Weird.
Weird or not, perpetual amazement is a unique and important beauty!
Ha! You mean being cod founded and confused fish most the time is something beautiful about catfish?
I do have very these velvety whiskers….
Grin, and I do so enjoy you and your works. SpLaSh!
For centuries, I have never seen a catfish confused, if that happens, then it is an undercover avatar, put whiskers velvety so that the unsuspecting is unaware of his presence.
You have a way of making even catfish sound appealing.
Thank you. Xtra wide, Cheshire Catfish grin.
Hahaha… Sincerely Yours, brother of water.
Very well written. I love your chosen quotes.
Thank’s a lot for the love, Fortune
great challenge and good work too.
Thank you very much for your appreciation, my friend
Martial arts quotes are usually pretty inscrutable, good picks!
It may depend on the context and point of view, brother
Pretty much everything is dependent upon context…
Yep, you are right, but often people fail to realize it.
Yes, we like to believe in absolutes but outside of math they don’t really exist. Most of what we think of as reality is subjective. Even time is relative, so if you want to find a constant, you’d best pack a lunch…
Very well!!! A statement like this is what I want to read from your mind that flows into the fingers, sticking to the buttons and then black and white on my screen.
Then you’ve come to the right place. I have spent years training to look beneath the surface, so that I might become a better artist
The benefits of spent years training to look beneath the surface are evident from your works and some of our discussions. I’ve also experienced the same thing and it seems (or maybe) that’s what makes our communication intensity deeper. One thing I want to say to you, the main reason I join this social media or blog is to find a true brother, a soul brother, and I am a person who does not believe in coincidences. I do not know what you think about this, but that’s how I am.
Depends on what you mean by coincidence… Do you mean divine mandate or probability or…?
Of course Divine mandates, in the broadest sense.
Hard to test for providence
Test it with the linear mind? How could it be?
Exactly the problem…
Use other, non-problematic ways. At least with different problems, Haha…
Gotta be testable and reproducible
Hmm… somebody there enjoys much the line-marching… or with the production of a conveyor belt?
I have a thing for the scientific method
Something about what?
There is an accepted methodology for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. It is like a security blanket for me…
OK. I understand. That is your way and your reality, and my choice is to respect it sincerely, brother.
Thanks my friend Albert
What have I given to you, my friend? I am the one who thanks you for visiting.
Great quotes, our life is too precious and we should enjoy as long as we can.
You are right, Nela. Our lives are too precious to be misguided and without benefit to ourselves for life to the fullest! Thank you very much for your visit and appreciation.
yeah its very well thought of
Thank you very much for your appreciation, my friend
Thank you for sharing this Albert. What is the point of life if we cannot stay positive and enjoy it?
Perfect! That’s the point indeed, Della. Enjoy with all of yourself in it.
Thank you for sharing these great quotes of how to live an exciting life.
Thank you very much for your appreciation, Dee
My pleasure to read your post Albert.
I love all of your quotes, but the best one is about not letting anyone take your inner peace. That quote should make a lot of weary people stop and think about their inner peace.
That is the message I want to convey LaJenna. Peace is one of our most precious “treasures.” If we do not have it, how can we give it to others? We can not give what we do not have, do we?
lovely post and quotes. Great challenge
Thank you very much, Pamela
I can relate to every quote you shared. Here is a favorite mantra a former mentor once taught me:
“Waking this morning, I smile…
24 brand new hours are before me…
I vow to live fully in each moment
And to look upon ALL being through eyes
of compassion.”
Waw.. it’s a powerful mantra, Liz. A strong spell or affirmation must be very influential in our lives. It’s really good to know you, Liz.
Inspiring words of wisdom. It seems you’re an old soul, Albert 🙂
O’o… There’s an old soul who recognizes the other old soul (she guesses…). Thank you, Zaklina is my old soul friend.
Thanks for consider me a friend. It’s a great honor to me regarding it comes from such an inspiring person. 🙂
Awwwhhh… Good thing you did not see my cheeks blush. I am very shy, if I am embarrassed by a compliment, I usually hide under the bed.
Hahahaha! if it’s true, that means you practically live under the bed 😀
Hahaha … good guess, Zaklina. You are right! I’m even under the bed now, to anticipate getting a compliment at any time.
Good choice 😉 Safety first…. 😀
Well, that’s what it means, preparing an umbrella before it rains…
You always inspire and that makes time spent here worth it.
Awwwhhh… a fascinating compliment that made my cheeks flush instantly. Thank you very much, Trenna. I am honored.
Very nice picture you post
Awhh… Thank you very much for your appreciation, Mohsin my friend
Wow, each one of these spoke directly to me. Thank you for the reminders. Much appreciated.
You can think of the last post of this quotes challenge as a present for you, Carol. I’m glad if you’re willing to take it that way.
I gladly accept! It is bookmarked so I can visit often. 🙂 Thank you.
Giving and receiving have the same value. When you receive, that means you have given me a chance to give. There are so many people who want to give but no one is willing to accept it. So, this is also a wonderful way to enjoy life. Thanks for the beauty of it.
You are absolutely the best!