May We All Have A Vision .. Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, December 31, 2008

This is one song that always makes me to live life with a vision.  One that I will constantly play towards the end of a year.  One that will provoke my emotion, sometimes with sadness, to look forward.Today, as I look back, I am thankful that I am alive.  I am thankful that I have been given good health and been keeping safe.  I am thankful that I have been visited with love.  I am thankful that I have good meals all throughout the year.  I am thankful for all the life lessons learned, and shared, amongst families...

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As We Say GoodBye To A Wonderful 2008 ... Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Monday, December 29, 2008

This year has been a time of developmental phase.  An enormous interchange of comforts in [almost] every aspect of our journey - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  Nature intercepted us unexpectedly.  Along with it, and yet again, it brings about the value of change in us.  It has been a year of revelation.  A year where we, directly and indirectly, engage with the flow of forces. In metaphysical perspective, 2008 brings us to a reality beyond the world of physical forces and, at the same time, enriching...

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"Happy Holidays", friends ... Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Tuesday, December 23, 2008

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It Is Only A GoodBye To Yesterday Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Thursday, December 18, 2008

"Thank You" to all my friends, you really make me feel that we are bonded, for calling or sms-ing and asking about Ruby. Geez, what was I thinking!  Guess, I just have to make it sounds right now. Hehe, my entry, "You're Not Just A Memory" was just a reminiscence of the good old days at Hertford.  It was about the weekly walk where we took Ruby out.  It had always been a wonderful activity where, together with her, we spent quality time talking about anything and everything.  It brought us closer.  It gave us the meaning...

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You're Not Just A Memory Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, December 17, 2008

This used to be my playground This used to be the place I ran to That no one in the world could dare destroy ... The best things in life are always free ... You're not just a memory Say goodbye to yesterday Those are words I'll never say ...

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The Shambhalistic Life -- A Blessing Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Tuesday, December 16, 2008

As the days passed, that we are settling comfortably here in Reiki Sanctuary, a new insight has started to become surreal.  Perhaps, it is the path of truth.  And, I just want to believe it is so.  An awakening of mindfulness on the path to immortality. A valuable gift, which was once given, lost.  Not that it was robbed away but, a lack of gratitude and mindless oblivious negligence, made it so easy to slip away. That's the power of gratitude.  When, and only when, we internalize the appreciation - big or small, everything...

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Partnership With House Plants Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Friday, December 05, 2008

A Dedication To All Our House Plants in Reiki Sanctuary We love having plants in the house.  They are just a simple placement art - a life-affirming nature that frees us to enjoy our surroundings and releases inner peace. Admittedly, we don't have green thumb.  All throughout, when we were in Hertford, many plants were brought home and withered (Haha, this would be a better word than to say that they all died in our hands).  Still, the love to have them sharing our home constantly keeps us getting new ones every now and then. ...

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Let's Have A Little Tour - Part Four Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Thursday, December 04, 2008

This is a room where one miscommunication, during the renovation, has turned out to be a blessing.  During the initial planning stage, we wanted to have a filing wardrobe above the study table.  Basically, it will be a wardrobe for files, books and stationeries.  Instead, Chiauw instructed the joiner for a shelf. Should we have insisted on the filing wardrobe, this whole study room will be cluttered.  There will be too much wardrobe all around.  We would probably regret it. Without the filing wardrobe, it makes the study...

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I Could Have Given It Up Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Monday, December 01, 2008

The past few weeks had been a mind blogging and puzzling occurrence.  I spent a lot of time trying to troubeshoot my computer problem.  The system was still running well.  There was no software lag nor were there any signs of serious hardware failure.  Haha, ok Choi! Choi! I was able to connect to the internet, sent and received emails and surfed well. There were no indicative serious malware problems but I had a blog annoyance.  My blog played punked on me.  It simply didn't allow me to sign-in.  Posting or...

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It Starts With The Rain Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, November 19, 2008

OK, I am about to pass judgement and a mindless to behold.  But, before I let my mind to have its mental diarrhoea, it would be good to reflect on this action.  "I know that" are extremely dangerous words and before I lose more opportunities in my life, let these quotes guide me towards forgiveness to make improvements to my happiness and peace of mind. On the foolishness of judging others The act of judgement is an act of pride. It involves looking to our own store of knowledge, putting together a few facts, figures or fancies, and...

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Let's Have A Little Tour - Part Three Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Tuesday, November 18, 2008

It will be one month in two days' time.  We are settling down well.  The house is so much organized now.  Still, there are outstanding works - the acrylic and kitchen rails have not been fixed.  Chiauw still cannot get the acrylic right and, in her last statement, trying up on mockup. It is peaceful where we are today.  Reiki Sanctuary envelopes us with the solitary way of life.  A life that is essentially hidden with nothing to suggest an extrovert social identity.  It is, probably, a prophetic sign in its...

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The Light Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Monday, November 17, 2008

Connectedness.  I feel a sense of awe at how a simple online connection can fruit into the sense of beingness.  How, with the wonderful event and processes that take place, the beauty of an individual left me with an uplifted feeling.  The shadows that you left behind lead me into thinking.  It enhances the flow of mysterious coincidences.  It mutes acceptance of life of why is all this happening to me.  I am inspired to begin the search for a higher spiritual meaning in life.Are you a chance occurrence? ...

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The Foreign Talent Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Monday, November 17, 2008

Thanks to a friend, Ben, who was kind enough lugging this little gadget all the way from USA and made our lives kinda easier, now.  Haha, ok - we know it is bulky and not making you to travel in style but Thank You! Thank You!  We appreciate the kind gesture.  We are thankful for your time, your effort and all the running just to make sure you were getting us the right thing.  Plus, all the overseas call to ensure the correct purchase. Also, "Thank You" to another friend, Weng, who introduced us to this Foreign Talent. ...

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Life Anew Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, November 12, 2008

It has been a good three weeks, albeit all the labourious unpacking, sorting, tidying and arranging stuffs in Reiki Sanctuary.  Though there are still outstanding works, and we are still waiting for Chiauw to complete them, we are able to live here comfortably. Nonetheless, we decided not to focus on the outstanding works after we had done chasing Chiauw last week.  It was not convenient having workers around the house when we have already moved in.  It was hard doing our own stuffs when they were here.  Firstly, the inconvenience...

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The Beauty Beast Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, November 05, 2008

The Beast Number One When we ordered our dining set in August, the company told us that we had to wait three months.  Piang!  In order for them to secure our sales, they told us that we could get (their company's practice) a temporary set.  Since we would not be bringing our old Hertford dining set, we happily agreed. It was a blessing that we accepted the temporary set.  When it arrived, the original idea to place the dining table horizontally against the window just didn't work.  It cramped the dining area.  The...

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Let's Have A Little Tour - Part Two Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Haha, I am beginning to feel a little (hmm, maybe too much) show-off with pictures of Reiki Sanctuary.  But never mind.  Guess, with such a lifetime investment and a bombed renovation cost, to own what had been put in needs a celebration.  It is also about paying gratitude to Chiauw and all the people who had put in their energies in giving us a home. So, let's continue the tour.  Our main entrance as we welcome guests: "Ah Huat!" Outstanding works: 01.  Gate guy needs to align the frame work 02. ...

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