Nature vs. Nurture
有時在街頭上不難看見許許多多無家的人, 彷彿他們的歲月就這樣地被消耗在這行乞的街上. 有時心裡難免會想去追詢他們在街上行乞的原因, 是因為這個世界太現實, 太狠心, 還是人的無情而導致他們今天這樣的場景? 倘若說一個人為了自己, 何罪之有呢? 人人為己, 這乃是再自然不過的天理. 俗語說的好, 人不為己, 天諸地滅! Darwin Theory 所說的 survival of the fittest 也是相同的道理. 心理學家曾經試著從基因的角度來探討的IQ問題, 有一些心理學家認為美國的非洲後裔的IQ程度與歐洲後裔相較起來有顯著的低. 因此這種說法曾一度導致很多人相信非裔的居住的地方水平低劣且犯罪率高. 然而也有另一些學者認為, 後天的影響大過先天影響. 神說, 我們人是按著祂的形像所造. 神已賜給我們人類戰勝世界的權柄, 只是看人願不願意去使用而已.
看到在街上流浪的, 就會想到以前的一個故事. 那是在我15歲的時候發生的吧. 那時我們家還在Robson St. 開 Baskin Robbins 冰淇淋店的時候, 我記得有一位很年輕的女孩到我們店裡來跟我爸爸換錢或要東西吃, 爸爸也時常將店裡烤好的cookies, muffins拿給她充飢. 爸爸有時也會與她分享信仰也會勸她去找個工作什麼的. 有一天確看見警察將她整個人壓在地上, 她的臉, 整個身體就趴在地上. 是什麼樣的一個原因促使一個女孩, 長得挺漂亮的, 確寧可這樣犧牲? 又或者那對她來說不是一種犧牲乃是一種換取來的自由? 有一本書叫 “乞丐园仔 (小孩)” 這名作者描述他們全家都是乞丐, 他的爸爸是瞎子, 媽媽是聾子, 由於父母並沒有基本的謀生技能, 他爸爸所能做的也只有攜家帶眷的流浪街頭. 這名作者從小吃過簡直是言語無法形容的苦, 他的成長過程儘管如此但他卻不輕看自己. 他有著他的夢, 他的生命不是一個自怨自哀的, 而是他有著一股讓人不輕看的原動力. 藉著他努力他穫得了人的肯定, 並且在事業上有著一個好的成就同時也榮獲中華民國傑出青年. 或許是相同的際遇, 但是為什麼結果會全然不同呢?
人的際遇會如何是可以選擇的, 倘若是你, 你會選擇怎麼做呢??
Enjoy what you can, endure what you must ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things ~ Robert Brault
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Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are ♥ (special edition by JS)
Thursday, October 14, 2004
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Love shall never end..It shall never cease..Because all we have to do is to LISTEN & BELIEVE!
Love shall never end..It shall never cease..Because all we have to do is to LISTEN & BELIEVE!
All About Me
“I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better things. I asked for riches that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise. I asked for power that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed.”
Personal Info:
Interests: collecting Starbucks cards (actually anything has to do with Starbucks), watching latest fashion trends, traveling, food tasting, watching movies, doing shoppings (of cuz when it is necessary!), driving nice cars (or just by looking at it), listening music (very imp!), playing piano & composing songs (lack of practice :P), writing stuffs on my blog, playing with my precious doggy (although Puffy's been pretty annoying lately), looking at beautiful things!! ^___^
Favorite Music Genres:
Pop, Jazz, Gospel, Soft Rock, R&B, Hip-Hop
Favorite TV Shows:
King of the Queens, Friends; Prison Break, Project Runway, Travel & Living...etc
Favorite Quotes:
*Easier Than You Think…because life doesn't have to be so hard -- Richard Carlson
*It is a greater compliment to be trusted than to be loved -- George MacDonald
*In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life they incite to noble deeds -- Aristotle
*Keep a fair-sized cemetery in your back yard, in which to bury the faults of your friends -- Henry Ward Beecher
*The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend -- Henry David Thoreau
*A joy shared is a joy doubled -- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Questions to Ask:
-Do my closest friends enjoy just being with me?
-Am I a friend that others depend on during difficult times?
Love isn't love unless it is expressed; caring isn't caring unless the other person knows;sharing isn't sharing unless the other person is included; Loving, caring, and sharing can make for a very happy marriage -- by Anonymous
Personal Info:
Interests: collecting Starbucks cards (actually anything has to do with Starbucks), watching latest fashion trends, traveling, food tasting, watching movies, doing shoppings (of cuz when it is necessary!), driving nice cars (or just by looking at it), listening music (very imp!), playing piano & composing songs (lack of practice :P), writing stuffs on my blog, playing with my precious doggy (although Puffy's been pretty annoying lately), looking at beautiful things!! ^___^
Favorite Music Genres:
Pop, Jazz, Gospel, Soft Rock, R&B, Hip-Hop
Favorite TV Shows:
King of the Queens, Friends; Prison Break, Project Runway, Travel & Living...etc
Favorite Quotes:
*Easier Than You Think…because life doesn't have to be so hard -- Richard Carlson
*It is a greater compliment to be trusted than to be loved -- George MacDonald
*In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life they incite to noble deeds -- Aristotle
*Keep a fair-sized cemetery in your back yard, in which to bury the faults of your friends -- Henry Ward Beecher
*The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend -- Henry David Thoreau
*A joy shared is a joy doubled -- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Questions to Ask:
-Do my closest friends enjoy just being with me?
-Am I a friend that others depend on during difficult times?
Love isn't love unless it is expressed; caring isn't caring unless the other person knows;sharing isn't sharing unless the other person is included; Loving, caring, and sharing can make for a very happy marriage -- by Anonymous
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