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2012

January 2nd, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink

“As you’re thinking about a new year, here’s a free tip: forget resolutions; think about living intentionally instead.
What matters to you this year? Do that.
What do you hope to build in 2012? Work on that.”
- Chris Guillebeau

For some people, it’s an easy question to answer. Some people say health, which includes losing pounds and better lab results. Some people say family, which means more quality time with them. Some choose career, with the hope to be promoted. For me, those things don’t come to mind. I look at 2011, and even though I didn’t regret anything and I actually achieved and contributed a lot of things, I feel like I’m missing some things, like writing in my blog, taking random adventures, meeting random people, even yoga. I like my life in 2011, but I feel like I didn’t love it. It doesn’t seem right.

As I think about what matters most to me this year, the answer is as simple as to once again fall in love with life – which to love who I am, what I do and what I have. So, if I were to write the first chapter of my book of 2012, it would be titled: Falling in Love with Life, Once Again.

And what do I hope to build in 2012? Exactly that, a life that I love and adore. A life that inspires me. A life that fills me with joy, beauty and abundance so I can be all of those to others.

Someone asks me once, “what do you want for 2012?” I remember my first and most spontaneous answer was “to be more consistent.” About what, you may ask? About me. About being me. About embracing the joy, beauty and abundance in every aspect of life. About falling in love again and again with this life.

And how would I do that? Well, I guess you shall watch J

Happy new year guys! Wishing you a year filled with joy, beauty and abundance.

Xo.

Dare to Dream

October 20th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Do you dare to dream?

Do you dare to dream
until your eyes light up
filled with enthusiasm and joy

Do you dare to dream
to truly taste and feel
what it must’ve been like
to live in that dream

Do you dare to dream
that no matter what people say
in your little heart
there’s a knowing
that this dream is possible

Do you dare to dream
that each day you wake up
you can’t help yourself
but to think of this dream

Do you dare to dream
to dream so big
that you have no space for fear

Do you dare to dream
to dream so loud
that people are aware
of this insanity

Do you dare to dream
to dream so passionately
that you’re willing to be called
a fool

Do you dare to dream
to say honestly
this is what I truly want
and nobody can stop me from
making it
into reality

Do you dare to dream
until you catch yourself
silently smiling
just from thinking about it

… Then you realize
dare to dream
is just about
staying true to who we are

What’s Your Brand?

September 5th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

On my way back from a meeting today, I saw a huge billboard digitally printed, saying “Let’s make Indonesia green.” And I say to myself, isn’t ironic, don’t you think? (While singing Alanis). Then, at work, Mas Alex and I were discussing ‘Brand Image.’ It triggers another question: Is it how you want to be perceived, how the world perceives you or how do you authentically show your best self to the world? Well, I guess if we have nothing of worth to show to the world, then we’re pretty much screwed. Hehehe.

It is a question I struggle with though. What is my Brand Image? What’s my Brand? Until now, I’m still not sure how to answer that question. But, as I’m compiling our Mid Year Meeting Results, I’m once again reminded of these two sentences I was asked to complete:

My goal is to be …
I will be known for …

And I ask myself, is this part of the process of understanding who I am (again)? Is that what branding process is about? That it’s not just about creating our image, but creating ME? If there’s a design process for every product available in the market, why shouldn’t I design me: the kind of person I’d like to become and be known for. » Read the rest of this entry «

Inspiraction. Inspired Action.

September 2nd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

I had a beautiful trip to Singapore with my girl Mira. It was beautiful not so much because it was Singapore, or because we were on a holiday, or because I was with Mira who’s just always so much fun and full of life. It wasn’t because we were shopping on Orchard Road or having drinks at the top of Marina Bay Sands. It was because once again, I am reminded of what Quality Life really means, at least for me.

Waking up in my own home one day after Ied Mubarak, give me the exact same feeling. At first I wonder if it’s just the holiday mood, but I realize that it’s about having that ‘time off’ but about what I choose to do with that ‘time off’, which is the ability turn that time into inspiring moments. That, for me is also living a Quality Life.

So, I come to think about (again), what does Quality Life truly means for me? » Read the rest of this entry «

Day 59: I start again at zero. Yet, I feel like a hero.

January 3rd, 2011 § 2 comments § permalink

Plan is like a direction, but not a destination. I learn this every time I make plans, because what I realize is that NOTHING ever goes exactly as planned. And the more I plan less, the more adventure I get. As I didn’t plan to get a job for 2011, I ended up getting offered an opportunity I find better than I can ever imagine: to be a part of Daily Meaning.

Zero might mean to re-start, to begin again. Yet when you can feel as big as a hero even when you have nothing, you know you’re in the right place. That’s what I feel with my decision to be a part of Daily Meaning. It is once again my first day of work, where I have zero knowledge of the company culture, of what I can do, of what I can contribute. Yet, I feel inspired, empowered, strong. Is it because the organization’s values and visions are aligned with mine? If there’s a place I am ready to add numbers to my “zero”, this is the place.

And the journey begins. Again. This new “job” sets up nicely for my next journey on this planet earth. Let’s see what 2011 brings and how I can add another milestone into my life through learning and growing with Daily Meaning.

Daily Meaning, thank you for making me a part of your family