Recalling resolutions

I looked back on my 2008 resolutions and let's see how well I fare.....

1. Find more time to practise Dharma & meditate.
We can never practise enough Dharma no matter how much we did try. I attended pujas and teachings but I still think it was not enough. I hope to do more good deeds. Results: Failed miserably

2. Let go of things and people who have upset me, to let them all go.
Sadly, humans are still attached to attachments, so do I find it hard to let go of some things. But the experiences have given me a different perspective in life and I have learnt my lessons well. Result: Failed

3. Find worthy causes & people for my magnanimous love and concern.
Yes I still love the people I do, and I have helped a bunch of people lead better lives away from their homeland. Result: Passed

4. Improve my financial situation.
In Singapore, it is impossible to be free of debts eg. house, car, indulgences, insurance, children, education etc..). With blessings I have prevented financial predicament from getting worse and in the process of improving, one day at a time, folks. Result: Passed borderline

5. Repay all the benefactors I am indebted to, in all areas.
Payback time always come a knocking, whether financially or non-financially. I can only try to lighten my "debts" but we can never really repay those we are indebted to, this life or previous lives, especially karmic debts. I just have to keep trying. Result: Passed - scraped through

6. Find a new job.
Yes I did! May 2009 be a year full of opportunities. Contrary to economic sentiments, I think I can and have always thrive during bad times. Result: Passed

7. Renovate my ideal home.
Yes I did! Renovated, moved and happy. My new home is full of peace and calm. Even my guests are happy. Result: Passed with flying colours

8. Hang out with my buddies more often.
We had quite a few get-together except these last 2 months where I would like to lie low. Those close friends will always remain close friends, and those who have drifted, can only say "hope we meet again". Result: Passed borderline

9. Go on a long holiday trip to a country I have never been to.
Been to Dubai for 10 days, a place I have never been to, thanks to Rich Friend. Also been to few short trips to Malaysia. So I am blessed. Result: Passed with flying colours

10. Go to bed latest by midnight to have a good 8 hours of beauty sleep.
Yes I do sleep around midnight and I did managed plenty of beauty sleep. I had to if I do not want wrinkles. Result: Passed with flying colours

11. Find the love of my life and soulmate.
You can always find someone to confide in and whom can be your soul mate, but to find someone worthy to be with you your whole life, you need that chemistry and destiny. Result: Failed miserably

8/11 means 72% so I think I did not bad. Someone said I am blessed and have a good life. I hope so too.