This Brings A Smile To My Face Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Tuesday, September 30, 2008

I was not supposed to go down to Reiki Sanctuary today.  For obvious reason - as there will be no major progress since last Saturday.  Uncle Chong's carpentry things will not be there till end of the week.  However, Chiauw emailed prompted me to do so.  In her email, she mentioned that the Franke Island Hood had been delivered.On my way to work, I decided to make a quick visit.  It would also be a good thing to see if the mess had been cleared.  It was one of the things discussed last week.  Ah, surprisingly,...

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For The Record ... Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Sunday, September 28, 2008

I must have the vision to see my potentialand faith to believe what I see.The courage to act with convictionto become what God meant me to be. Surely there must be something for the delay.  Surely there must be something for the hiccups.  For all that is to be, we can only put our focus, our desires and wants, as promised yesterday.  We want all jobs that were discussed yesterday to finish as scheduled: 29 September, 2008 -  Chiauw must contact Blum to enquire for Blum Aventosen system.  The size of our top hung...

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Dust In The Wind Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Sunday, September 28, 2008

It is somewhat surprising that, until a crisis happened, so much can change.  Complacency springs out of the pages and new events are quick to present with achievements.  A crisis should not be taken negatively.  Yet while it is often true that it stirs the emotions, generally hold with ill feelings and effects, it has to be recognised as one of the most telling contributory factor in any eventual victory. An effective change is said to produce result after a crisis.  It proves to be effectual in bringing actions.  It...

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Fireworks Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Saturday, September 27, 2008

It started with the truth. Yesterday, the first thing we did when we reached home after inspecting the site was to send an email to Chiauw.  Our intention, and for the very first time, was to express our disappointment.  We decided to express the truth.  That we didn't want the renovation progress to drag any further.  That we wanted Chiauw to commit to us a handover date.  We felt by putting the pressure on Chiauw, it would cause a chain effect.  She would call Uncle Chong and to insist for his completion date. On...

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Walk With Me Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Monday, September 22, 2008

Dear Uncle Chong, Please walk with us again and, please please give us more reassurances.  We were a little shocked when we went down to the site yesterday.  We are not complaining about the quality of your works but we observed that the joinery works in the Master Bedroom / Study Area and the Living Room TV Console were far from completed.  Our heart dropped and the next thing that popped in our mind was the big question if we can move in as planned. Didn't we agree that the works should finish on Saturday, 20th September? ...

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... And The Countdown Begins Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Friday, September 19, 2008

Ma!!!!!!!!! It's mess again!!!! Now that we get a clearer direction and a firm commitment from Uncle Chong, we are making plan to move out of Hertford on 6 October.  We have managed to get an extension of stay here in Hertford up to 8 October.  Though, we need to pay rent for over staying.  Also, we decided to be part of  the Yellow Ribbon Project by engaging the mover. Since the mover has given us the boxes, it is pack, pack and pack days ahead.  It wasn't easy when we started to pack.  We tend to get sentimental...

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Renovation - Week 10A Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Thursday, September 18, 2008

Less Talk, Action More. Guess when we take charge and stay focus in what we are looking for, the Universe opens a path of co-operation and stacks positive circumstances around it.  We were rather disappointed with the progress last week.  We were not given any firm indicative date when the joinery works will be done.  We need a date so that we can plan for the next course of actions.  There was always it-takes-xx-number-of-days to complete.  Without a date to focus, it makes a chain of flimsy and loose tail end. The...

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Going Home Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Wednesday, September 17, 2008

As I walk my life on earth ...Reflection: in Solitude, in Abundance .. Magnificent Life Part Two:  When I Am Home Mist In Going Home, we need to have a shift in paradigm of mind.  We need to recognize the BIG questions.  Who am I?  What is it that makes me act myself?  Who or what controls my actions and make me do things that perpetuate my existence?  What is the material nature of I?  Is I in me or outside me?  The cause of our vulnerability - our hurt and rejection, lie not in our stars...

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Timeline - In Perspective Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Tuesday, September 16, 2008

A clip for renovation works done in the fourth week. PS:  Song is dedicated to a dear friend, Ranjit - hope, you like it. Renovation in Progress - Week 4 ...

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Renovation - Week 09A - "Boxing Day" Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Monday, September 15, 2008

Christmas comes early here in Reiki Sanctuary.  And it is already the Boxing Day! Contrary to the real Boxing Day, Reiki Sanctuary is not about the opening of Christmas Box to share the contents with the poor.  No, it is not even Christmas in Reiki Sanctuary. Rather, Reiki Sanctuary is doing just the opposite.  It is about closing the box to hide away the common HDB water sanitary pipes.  We just feel that they are intrusive and err errr ugly.  And the purpose is about achieving a neater bathroom with pleasing sight. ...

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Timeline - In Perspective Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Friday, September 12, 2008

Ah OK, so I am a little hooked with the making of multi media here.  There's actually joy in doing so.  Retrieving and placing the photos into a timeline and editing them, there are just loads of hopes.  Of the days ahead.  Of living with Reiki Sanctuary. If only VOX allows easy upload, there's no need for Y**Tube.  Then again, my thanks to Y**Tube to make it possible. Enjoy The Video- Be Warn, It is a little noisy! - Reiki Sanctuary - Renovation One ...

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As I Walk My Life On Earth ... Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Friday, September 12, 2008

Reflection:  in Solitude, in Abundance .. Magnificent Life(one of the many series to come)MistWe are asked to search.  For in finding, we learn.  Or we think, we will learn.  We will never know the worth of water until the well is dry.  If we keep chasing two rabbits all at one time, we will not catch either one.  When, then, will we learn?  Often, we are just too busy chasing - up to a point where we actually just do not know anymore what we are truly looking.  We lock the conscious shift of perception. ...

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Renovation - Week 08 Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Friday, September 12, 2008

Apart from the balcony that was laid with the chengal wood, the work done last week was the sand down and vanishing/lacquering of the parquet in all the bedrooms, plus at the main entrance. We were not that satisfied with the job.  At certain angles, we could see 'waves'.  Surprisingly, in our conversation with Chiauw, and before we could tell her, she said the same thing too.  She wants the contractor - which we also learned it was Ken's contact, to touch up the problem. Hopefully, when we go down to the site end of this week,...

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Timeline - In Perspective Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Thursday, September 11, 2008

Life is beautifulNo matter how bitter we areHow poor we areHow miserable we areHow ugly we are.Life is beautifulWhen we take pleasure in everythingIn all our tearsIn all our laughtersIn all our disagreementsIn all our understandings.Life is beautifulBecause you careBecause you are thereBecause you will be there.Life is beautifulIn all the hopesIn all the faith.Indeed, Life is beautifulWhen we say"I love you". Little that we expect we would ever move out of Hertford.  Change is constant.  Change is good.  Just like the morning...

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Timeline Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Monday, September 08, 2008

>br /> We all go through periods in our life, and of time, when things just don't seem to be going our way.  We get into arguments, disagreements or fights with our friends, our siblings, our partners or even our parents.  Or our grades, and expectations, are less than impressive.  Or perhaps, we don't like the way our life is being influenced or dominated. Life is about acceptance.  Unfortunately, we often take an easy way out and want to blame others.  When things go wrong and our butt's on the line, we just badly...

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The House Keeper Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Sunday, September 07, 2008

The wonder of life lies in a harmonious, loving and quality partnership with things around us.  Of people bonding to each other.  Of a relationship of intention and courage.  Of inter-connecting with true essence and being of who we really are.  Of empowering each other to fulfill full potential and giving encouragement, support and believe in one another. It is about establishing meaningful communication.  The co-operation to work together, the realization of feeling connected and the respect to let love and joy shine...

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Ma! It's Mess Everywhere! Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Thursday, September 04, 2008

From Hertford to Reiki Sanctuary, we are filled with mess.  We keep telling ourselves that it's a pretty normal thing since we are moving out.  And, at the opposite end of our life now, Reiki Sanctuary is undergoing major renovation to get ready for us to move in.  Which, the day could be anytime towards the end of this month.  It's a matter of weeks now.  It will be the start of a new life. The Mess in Hertford: Look at how messy our hall has become! Guess, even our friend, Ranjit and her ang-moh husband, Albert will...

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