Have been wanting to write a long story based on a dream I've had for a long long time (this is semantically confusing btw).. I wrote a paragraph of it before figuring out that it'd be a little (just a little) controversial, therefore I've deleted the original copy. Got struck by the desire to want to place into words some ideas once again, so went to switch on (since 'turn on' has an innuendo, the avoidance of that word is much desired - no puns intended) the laptop to type out the rough sketch of the story in my head (not even a skeleton.. not even an outline. just a very rough sketch comprising of a few lines).
Of which, I like this line that I thought of :) HAHAHA. COPYRIGHTED by Xin Ying on the 22nd January 2008 at 3.25am.

Heed the past. Hone the present. Helm the future.

Here's a gist of what I feel it may comprise when i chose the words. heh.

HEED THE PAST : Consider the past. Consider and pay attention to what has happened in your past. Learn from the mistakes you've made, learn from the victories you've had. Heed it. Don't ignore it. Integrate your learnings into your character as a person. Ask God to help you make sense of what has happened in the past, for everything that happens, happens for a reason.

HONE THE PRESENT: Building upon what we have already attained, train it up. Perfect it. Make it smooth. Don't leave it unattended and let it be wasted away through the second law of thermodynamics. Focus your attention on growing. Know the skills God has given, the giftings, the talents. Train it now. Not in the future.

HELM THE FUTURE: Take charge of your future. Be hardworking. Be diligent. But remember, the helm is merely an instrument at the head of the ship. Someone else holds the helm and steers it accordingly. Let God be the one to direct your path. Partnership with him :)
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Heh :)