[2026 05 19|BL|H]
- Philosophy to protect the peace of the soul.
- Distinguishing "what depends on me and what does not" in order to avoid sickness of the soul (negative emotions).
- Whether something is good or bad depends on how our soul interprets it.
- Happiness is when we are undisturbed.
[2026 05 21|BL|H]
- In psychosomatic medicine, it is explained that what happens in our mind can affect the entire body.
- Because what a person says may simply be a reflection of their own life.
- Where religious rituals become merely habits performed as a requirement for entering heaven, and religion is often used as a reason to hurt others. I speak to those who claim religion, yet do not truly embody its values. I have been disappointed many times by religious people. They hurt others.
But lately, I think human hurt others.
- Even within the same religion and the same beliefs, people still search for differences in interpretation to argue over.
- While I generally enjoy being alone on the road, I have to admit I've also missed the human company. Too much of anything is too much, even solitude.
- Honestly dying did not scare me, it was living without feeling alive that was frightening.
- Being heard is one of the things most desired by the human heart. And those who are willing to listen are often the most loved and appreciated.
- Poverty does not only leave the stomach empty, but also destroys a person's dignity.
- A fall from the third floor hurts as much as a fall from the hundredth. If I have to fall, may it be from a high place.
- If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live, and I need to live it in the best way possible.
- A mischievous thinker once said: in this world, the strong overcome the weak. This law of nature has already become common sense. "This is an ant," he said. "And this is my finger, stronger than that ant," he continued. "If there is a divine power capable of preventing nature from carrying out its law, then save this ant," were his final words. At that very moment, he pressed his finger down upon the weak ant. The ant surely died.
Quod erat demonstrandum.
Thus, the invalidity of the first assumption was proven. (MADILOG. Tan Malaka.)
- Nonexistence cannot give rise to existence.
In Idealist dialectics, we may encounter the idea that emptiness contains existence, or that nonexistence itself contains existence. But in logic or dialectics grounded in material reality, such a thing is impossible mere nonsense.
Hunger does not mean fullness for the poor. A starving and emaciated person cannot be satisfied simply by the word "full," even if we repeat it a thousand and one times. (MADILOG. Tan Malaka.)
- The substance of an airplane is steel, while its driving force or spirit is primarily fuel. Without steel and fuel, airplanes cannot fly, tanks and automobiles cannot move, and submarines cannot advance.
If steel and fuel are not found within a country, but instead belong to another, then in order to pursue its imperial ambitions, that country must control those essential materials.
Likewise, if a nation is rich in such resources but its people are weak in spirit, weak in intellect, divided, and lacking freedom, then that nation will become prey food for stronger and more powerful countries. (MADILOG. Tan Malaka.)
- Communism sought to create a world of justice without capitalism, but it failed, because true justice does not truly exist in this world.
[2026 05 23 |BL|H]
- Too many people create too many problems. Stupid people create stupid problems.
- Tranquility can be achieved by concentrating on what we are able to control.
[2026 05 25|BL|H]
- Living with other people is not easy in reality. Every day, we have to deal with other people’s annoying behavior.
[2026 05 29|BL|H]
- ‘Can one be well while suffering morally? Can one be calm in times like these if one has any feeling?’ said Anna Pavlovna. (War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy, p. 4)
- If we can only feel happy because of things outside our control, then we are essentially handing over our happiness and peace of mind to other people or external circumstances.
[2026 06 01|BL|H]
- We cannot choose our circumstances, but we can always choose our attitude toward the circumstances we face.
[2026 06 04|BL|H]
- Focusing on the things we can control can help us get through even the most difficult periods of life, because our attitude and perception are entirely within our control.
- If we have done our best with the things we can control, then that is enough.
[2026 06 13|BL|H]
- Ten Rules of Communication:
1. If you cannot say something to a person's face, do not say it behind their back. Gossip is harmful.
2. Dominating a conversation only creates more enemies. Speak less and listen more. The more you listen, the better.
3. The higher your tone of voice, the more your message becomes distorted. Do not be hasty. A calm voice carries more power.
4. Speak words that bring peace to the heart, not merely words that sound pleasant.
5. Say what your listener needs to hear, not simply what you want to say. Speak in a way that is easy to understand, not merely easy to utter.
6. Speak in a way that covers others' faults and frequently offers praise.
7. Talk about things that bring joy, not things that create negativity.
8. Communicate not only with your words but also with your eyes and expressions. Nonverbal communication is often stronger than verbal communication.
9. Thirty seconds on the lips can remain for thirty years in the heart. A single sentence we speak may change someone's life.
10. We control our tongue, but once words are spoken, they can control us. Do not speak carelessly, and take responsibility for everything you say.
(Oh Su Hyang, The Secret Habits To Master Your Art of Speaking.)
[2026 06 17|BL|BL APT]
- Pauses make the meaning of what is being said come across more strongly.
- Usually, you will speak faster when expressing enthusiasm, excitement, or anger, and slower when conveying calmness, sadness, or a sense of loss.
[2026 06 22|BL|H]
- Be the kindhearted man you always were,’ she said, trying to smile though tears were in her eyes. (War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy, p. 32)
