Boy it was an exciting year! Looking back, I must be grateful that I am still sitting here blogging as the world is out there putting off fire from all kinds of crisis, while others were “busy adding more fire” to the already-very-burnt world. -_-

And Singapore has its first citizen killed in terrorist attack.

Just as these people thought the world was too “safe” and too “rich” to live in, there were a group of people who constantly challenged their prime ministers. Note: ministers with an “S“. Airports were shut down, business could not be operated as usual, other citizens suffered from decreased income just when the economy crisis struck. Despite of people striving to earn for a living, these group of people were “too free” to make others’ lives even more difficult.

Then we have countless food poisoning ranging from dairy to poultry products and natural disasters that have robbed many lives.

Seriously, I count my blessing.

On the flip side of coin, I guess most of the people are becoming wiser and stronger after going through the turmoils, especially facing uncertainties in 2009. What doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger.

You know, I was under an emotional roller coaster for as long as 3 months in the beginning of 2008. The uncertainties, confusion and insecurities make a perfect recipe for depression. But I hung onto my faith and hope, I was carried through the storm safely.

Broken? Shattered? Wounded? Inevitably, yes.

But what I have earned and gained were much more than that. I gained wisdom, strength and stronger faith.

Just like when a captain fighting to maintain control of his ship against waves that keep pounding the ship, he also learns to recognise the crews who are loyal, supportive and give good counsel.

And when he has brought the ship safely back to the shore, he also recognises those who genuinely cheers and cares for him, as opposed to those who are just hoping and waiting to hear some bad news.

We ask for many things all the time. Most people ask to be wiser and stronger. Do you think the wisdom and strength just fall from the sky and you find yourself stronger than ever when you wake up the next morning?

Share a little secret: I kept a spiritual journal during that 3 months. It helped me to stay objective and kept track of my thoughts, feelings and perspectives every day. I reviewed my archives weekly. Most of the time I surprised myself with the changes of perspectives comparing to my latest entry. As if I have grown 6 months older every day. It was encouraging that I have learned to see things more objectively and many valuable and humbling experiences.

But looking back, it was indeed a fruitful year! No regret….because, I have completed what I needed to do and persevered. I took the plunge! And I am glad I did.

Surely there will be higher mountains to climb in 2009 but, I will take it one at a time…and because He loves me

So what keep you marching on?

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