Learning to Glow with Life

The day and times everyday tell us where we fall short, what we are not and what we cannot become.

When are we given the opportunity to feel the sunshine of a positive word, a positive line in the press?

The excitement in what we call our “life” seems to have sadly been put on auto-pilot by the influences around us.

So here is 2 cents that may hopefully be the shiny 2 coins that you look at in peace because you know it represents a piece of hope.

We may always miss it but it we can find comfort, love and inspiration from our immediate surrounding people, our inner thoughts and our strengths themselves.

So, here’s a one-step check for inspiration. Look back at your happiest times in life.

What were they?

What were you doing?

Where was it?

Who was there?

From there think…are there any common occurances?

A common activity, environment for example.

Take this happy thought and try to bring it to reality…how can it be applied to everyday life? Career? Upcoming decisions?

Hopefully, this can help guide you towards a more soul-glowing, smile evoking and enlightened decision for you.  I know it has definitely helped me!

And there you have it!

Thank you for listening in and if you have any thoughts, ideas, feedback feel free to comment!

Hasta luego

Dan Lee

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Where we are

As we all stand at our points in our lives.

There are times when we wonder if where we’re headed is the correct path or at least leads to the destination which we hold our eyes to.

Now the past 6 months I’ve lived in Korea. A frivolous (meaning I saves $0 in 6 months), but highly action-packed lifestyle that has led to a halt. Too much baseless enjoyment for a short-term fix. While wonderful, have not really filled me with a sense of fulfillment whatsoever. But! They have brought me to the point where I can understand the significance of taking small steps to a more fuller life.

What sort of small steps?

- Human dialogue

The type of conversation that lets us grow together – not as gesture of ‘dumping one’s thoughts on another to get it off their chest’ but to feel like something genuine has been shared even after the hang out. It doesn’t have to be serious or even useful while the context of this does presume it. A good heartful laugh, a grin that doesn’t disappear at a shared recollection…or a shared silence to think a matter together. Let me know if this makes sense. Lol

- Defining You

OK. This is where we should all understand that in no way am I or is anyone better than You. You are you and you are the best you! Easy right? Maybe not…The mind controls the way we control this way of thought. We’re all rather caught up on the ‘other’s’ conception of us. So we fall, falter, become depressed, nervous etc. These are all natural but we all have something we are exceptionally good at. Even if it is a shared talent we can always find a way to layer a spin on it that is uniquely You. From going to the gym, to walking a dog, to even just doodling (there are better examples but please try to apply this to yourself even if for a 17 second pause) we can fuse our love with some form of purpose.

There’s two for today. Let’s take it slow.

I am all ears for your thoughts so feel free to comment.

With a smile, from Korea.

Danlee

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Where do we stand with ourselves? 09 is just fine

09 is just fine.

It seems there are many turns in our life wherein each decision paves the way to a new direction.

Every year brings a new one…

Different aspects of our life are tested…

and our strengths and weaknesses truly come out.

These are those pivotal times in life where one can look back at the road they’ve travelled, let their eyes glean with tears and be truly proud of where they are standing. 

Many of us fall to our own vices…

Our poor judgement of people, ourselves, a system that controls our lives, a culture or whatever may be relevant to you. 

Hopefully before my 25th birthday in July – a new road will be set in place or the current road shows its destination point. But even before that happens…

It is the mindset that encaptures a true sense of pride in who we are, who we have become and who we will be that instills us with the motivation to push on with hope and happiness.

We are all not perfect but we are all blessed with many unique talents and quirks. 

Whether we look back to reminisce or forward towards aspirations, hold your head up with pride (and perhaps humility for some mistakes we have made as we are but humans) and march on.

The road’s shorter than we think, but when you’re walking it – we just don’t know the duration.

So for the final note, stand for who you are…be proud…be dignified and be fulfilled. 

Peace and God bless

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Koala Capturin

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The other night I was driving home and a freakin koala was walkin past.

I stopped the car and proceeded to chase the chubby bear.

He’s a lot faster than we all think.

By the time I reached him…he was 2 metres high in a tree.

Hope you have better luck then I did.

Happy Capturin!

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Bad Guys get the girls: the scoop

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Bad guys get the girls and the nice guy always finish last right? We’re always told that this is a myth and that being a gentlemen and being uber nice wins in the end. Perhaps it does but according to this article (LINK) bad guys really do take home the ladies.

The bad traits are ‘narcissism, the impulsive, thrill seeking behaviour of psycho-paths…with a deceitful and exploitative.’ Basically what most people hate in a person.

This is pretty interesting stuff as it means that perhaps being not so nice can get you the girl of your dreams or watever the hell you’re after.

While this may hold true, the choice to change oneself away from who they really are into a ‘prick’ is perhaps not very advisable. I can understand that adding a little banter to spice things up is fine but really switching up who you are is rather messed up.

I think keeping who you are and just adding assertiveness is fine. Assertiveness is a form of confidence that takes one over the line of fight or flight…and we all know confidence is a plus.

No need to ‘mack’ your best friends girl, take the girl that your friend was after…all these friendship breakers are compromised in this ‘prick’ role. Which I see happen often…for all those newly or current pricks while it’s all good to get your ‘game’ on, just remember to never forget to be human and respect the basic codes of friendship.

Apart from that you can mack all you want! Losing real friends that’ll stick by you is worth a lot more than a fling.

So the final word I guess is…

Seduce with a human conscience.

Have a great week all you mack daddies and mummies  :p

Enjoy the accompanying track haha

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A new saying “We meet to Depart” – how are we treating friends?

The original post is from John Maeda’s Laws of Simplicity blog (LINK)

A Korean friend of John told him this saying:

We meet to depart.

These past few weeks I’ve been thinking about human contact and the way how one interacts with another determines the whole relationship.

For example, you have 2 friends – Friend A is a close friend so you will go out of my way to meet up with them and hopefully they feel the same way.

Friend B however is one of our usual suspect ‘outer fringe’ friends, sure we don’t mind the occasional drink with them but we don’t go out of our way to really meet up with them, and to be honest we may find it irritating if they asked us to meet up with them more than ‘desired.’

Now both A and B want to meet with you the same amount but obviously more time and resources are invested into A of whom you enjoy the company thereof.

I’m quite sure each of us have these relationships at simultaneous relationships, the question is how are we treating A and B?

My ideal way would be to keep hanging out with A as usual but perhaps at least give B one (or three) chances to see if it dawns on you that they may just be a really cool person underneath that outerfriend circle.

I’ve found this true as I meet many unique people through bboyin aka breakdance. I am more accustom to chuck most people that aren’t in my ‘clique’ into the B basket.

My suggestion to us all (myself included of course!) is that we perhaps give a shot to the people that go out of their way to try and become our friends, that want to become an A from a B.

I tried it on Tuesday and you find that the more good company that one has around them where a more equal appreciation is the foundation is one of the best environments to be in.

Well that’s enough of my huge rant, try it out! Let me know what you think of this thought whether you think it’s good to sometimes jump out of our comfort zone to meet others, or personal shell comfort is sometimes the best in certain circumstances.

OH! and the meaning of today’s saying (We meet to depart.) is explained by John Maeda below:

“Somewhat sad, but ever so true. The implications are to treasure (or withstand) experiences with other people in the present as conditions will always change.”

Have a great mid week!

Dan

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The Strange Pattern of Dating…

Image via WikipediaDating. It seems we are all looking for or hanging with our ideal partner.

This post is more relevant to the single peoples out there.

OK.. is it only me, or does one’s dating scene fluctuate like a fat child’s belly flubber after a sturdy slap?  That’s a lot of movement!

One week one can feel like hanging out with a member of the opposite sex…then the next it’s like ‘meh’ I just want some ‘me’ time (I believe a new video game arriving from eBay can do this :p).

This can work both ways…one week you can be on fire and be the flavor of the month, then the next month it’s like you became the living rendition of Rob Schneider’s acting career lol.

At times we can believe that the opposite sex is being for real and is busy when they can’t hang out for a while… BUT I don’t know if you’ve wondered…if you actually REALLY REALLY like someone, even if it’s for a coffee and a chat you’ll make that 1 hour free to see them.

Therefore, if thinking totally logically here, if both ends meet regularly then we have a voila! A relationship with at least a seemingly mutual basis of affection towards one another.

The reason why these fluctuations occur is that to be totally honest, one party just isn’t into the other… the elusive feeling of this one has potential to be ‘the one’ or at least a good time isn’t there…so why waste time?  They’ll keep on pushing dates till one day the losing party will realise the true but sad fact that they just aren’t in that person’s frame of mind, attraction wise.

So I wish you all luck in your quest to find one that reciprocates your feelings and actions for them, that is unless you are already happily together with a person that fits the script!

Let me know what you think about this view!

Peace

Dan

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The simple pleasure of connected conversation

It’s amazing how a great conversation that is truly enjoyed can change one’s day/week etc.

Had a coffee n chat/ catch up with a good friend since they came back from overseas, exchanging of stories, reliving the good times of uni and nights out. Whatever the connection it is for us all – keep these friends close and treasure the times and the friendship you share with them.

That is all!

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The art of flirting pt.2

The art of flirting pt.2 why not?

So I stumbled upon another list of flirting dos and don’ts so here they are edited by yours truly.

A Flirty Attitude

To find a new romance that will work for you, you’ll have to learn the subtle art of flirting. Keep in mind that flirting is just a playful way to get to know someone—it’s not a heavy-handed come-on. (for the rapists…it does seem to be ohohohohoh rofl lmao)

  Too often, people invest in using the right lines or “moves” to snag a date. That doesn’t work in a world of online dating and instant evaluation. The key to successful flirting is to be yourself whether you’re the friendly next door rapist or perve. Here are some quick tips to get laid help you flirt comfortably:

• Smile and make eye contact. There is nothing more attractive or inviting than a long awkward stare and  smile. If you’re interested in someone, let your face show it! Do your orgasmo or magnum face!

• Ask questions. Show that you’re interested in your potential partner like do you have AIDS, can you be a sugarmummy, I can has cheezburger? etc. Ask about his or her interests along the lines of… can we play guitar hero? I like guitar hero. Listen to his or her answers and make relevant comments like… you have awesome breasts, do you feed them?  this steak is yummy i like yummy food.

• Relax. Nothing kills a potential date like shaking hands and a sweaty forehead (masturbating). Remember that you are speaking to a person, not the President of North Korea.

• Avoid sexual advances. You’re looking for a relationship, not a one-night stand (all men just rofled). Save the dirty talk for later after hello.

• You can touch, but only casually. (The rest of these sentences will be ignored by all men) If a woman places her hand on your forearm, that’s a good sign that she’s interested. But hold on guys—use physical touch only if the woman initiates it. If you’re confused, touch away like she’s a pacman machine in 1986! ask if she’s comfortable with your level of contact if you’re a mongoloid.

• Don’t talk about marriage, the ex, politics or religion. In the initial flirting phase, avoid conversational black holes that usually cause offense. Talk about movies, music, your career and aspirations. Probably the only thing I can agree on.

There we have it guys! Enjoy!

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The art of flirting by DanLee

So I’ll post the link to the original at the end but this is my spin on it.

If you disagree feel free to comment.

• Keep contact to a minimum. – while this may work for those that enjoy being a BFF (best friend for life) I believe that a nice medium level of contact is cool. SUCH AS:

Punchin them in the arm, eye or breast – small contact when you joke together, agree on some issue or the odd Borat hi five when you think alike on something totally awesome you both dig.

• Avoid over-confidence.If the girl thinks your cool as it is why push the salmon back down stream? Let it flow. You’re already awesome just be yourself that’s confident and probably most comfortable for the girl/guy if they’ve kinda met you before. If you put on a fake show well you’re basically digging your own a$$ grave.
• Don’t play it too cool. Coz you’re not, and i guess neither are they. Show respect, give respect unless they bore your brains out with superficial lark that makes finding a third testicle an epic tale similar to one of a hobbit who has no genitalia and is supported by one with 2 named Sam (if you have no idea what i’m about comment below. I’ll be nice.)
• Don’t flirt with every girl in the bar.Because not all of them are attractive. because it’s just bad form. Come on if you were out with a girl and
• You have time to think about your message. Write them a creepy [tag]love[t/ag] poem. Just write a normal hey watsup i am awesome is we awesome or sumthin! Not the usual oh u have cute eyes or hot face or wateva gets thrown around.
• You can be more open via text.Text is cool but take it as a way to keep your mind focused on the day you guys meet up and then you mess it up like a dude who slips on dog turd in an egg n spoon race just go for playful banter, something you can both relate to
• What you say in text messages often becomes what you say in real life. Come on! can u really mess up text messages? Well if you think sarcasm via MSN or text messages works i suggest you redesign your brain to hand that will now be alone for like ever functionality before you rip out the sarcasm. Best in my opinion is just to play it safe go a little risque who knows! I’m not super boy…yet.

Here’s the original link

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