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Where is the Mirror of My Soul

by the editor — July 1st, 2010 — Life, Selfwisdom
Jules: If you are having the question "Where is the Mirror of My Soul" asked but without an answer, this might be it. I came across this little note titled Mirror. Very simple but quite profound. It needs a little contemplation before the meaning sinks ...

The Purpose of Life from a Very Wise Old One

by the editor — June 5th, 2010 — Life
Jules: We have a special guest today. He is the teacher of Mr OWO.  He is Mr VOWO (or Mr Very Old Wise One!). He will give his perspective on a hot topic at WisdomHere ie. The Purpose of Life. Although I have already edited ...

Sad Feelings

by the editor — December 7th, 2009 — Life, Livingwisdom
Jules: Where do our sad feelings come from? Mr OWO: Our feelings come from six sources namely - our five senses and our thoughts. Actually the five senses translate into thoughts. Jules: So is it our thoughts which determine if we have sad feelings? Mr OWO: Tell me. ...

The Purpose And Meaning of Life

by the editor — October 26th, 2009 — Life, Selfwisdom
Jules: Can we come back to The Purpose and Meaning of Life. You once said that the Purpose and Meaning of Life is to make the world a better place and to make oneself into a better person. How do I do that? Mr OWO: Making ...

Learning Life Wisdom and True Love

by the editor — October 12th, 2009 — Life, Relationship, Livingwisdom, Selfwisdom
Jules: Learning life wisdom is so important. Here is why. I once had a colleague who told me that his mother had Alzeheimer disease and could not even remember him as his son whenever he visited her at the home for the aged. I thought ...

Michael Jackson Life Story - Reflections

by the editor — June 29th, 2009 — Family, Life, Livingwisdom
Jules: One of the best known pop stars, Michael Jackson died just last week. Apparently from a heart attack but what a life story he left behind. Great achievements yet filled with so many controversies.Mr OWO: You feeling depressed and sad about it?Jules: Not in ...

Good Luck Spells

by the editor — April 1st, 2009 — Life, Selfwisdom
JA: Do you believe in good luck spells? Mr OWO: Why do you ask? JA: I see some people having all the luck while others are just plain unlucky. Mr OWO: Well what you get in life is a result of a cause and good luck spells will ...

Mental Anguish From Wrong Thinking

by the editor — December 22nd, 2008 — Life, Livingwisdom, Selfwisdom
Jules: What kind I do about mental anguish? Somtimes, I find myself feeling melancholic thinking about the past or anxious thinking about the future.   MrOWO: We have to understand our emotions, how they arise and their nature. Do you see that there is a strong connection between your thoughts and your emotions? ...

Closer to Divinity

by the editor — October 27th, 2008 — Yoga, Life, Livingwisdom, Selfwisdom
We are at a spastic children's home for a visit by the yoga society. JA: How do you explain the innocence of the children we see here? This one is hardly five and is blind with an enlarged head. Here is another who has Down Syndrome ...

The Greatest Show on Earth

by the editor — August 11th, 2008 — Life, Selfwisdom
JA: Did you watch the opening of the Olympics? Wasn't it stunning. I heard it cost more than $100 million to stage. I felt like I was watching the greatest show on earth. MrOWO: Yes I did. Very original. The creativity was almost boundless. Interesting of ...

How We Can Gain Wisdom

by the editor — August 4th, 2008 — Life, Selfwisdom
JA: Is there an easier and quicker way we can gain wisdom? MrOWO: Here is a quote from the great Chinese scholar, Confucius: "...by 3 methods we may learn wisdom: 1st, by reflection which is noblest; 2nd, by imitation which is the easiest; 3rd, by experience which ...

Adding Warmth to a Hello

by the editor — July 21st, 2008 — Life, Livingwisdom
Jules: I was picking up the kids from their Sunday School yesterday and was heading for my car when I noticed someone familiar waving to me from afar. I recognised it was Pie. He was a lawyer acquaintance whom I had met a few times previously although ...

How can I avoid getting into trouble?

by the editor — July 7th, 2008 — Life, Livingwisdom
JA: I was just thinking if there are any guidelines I could follow so that I do not get into trouble. MrOWO: So you want to be make your life less complicated and give yourself time to create a heaven then to fight fire? Wise move ...

Bill Gates just logged out for good this week

by the editor — June 30th, 2008 — Life, Selfwisdom
MrOWO: One of the world's richest and well known person, Bill Gates has retired from Microsoft. He, as most of you would know is the creator of Windows, the computer software which is found in more 90% of the world's computers. He was a university dropout ...

Happy Birthday Mr OWO

by the editor — May 19th, 2008 — Family, Life, Livingwisdom
JA: I hear it is your birthday today Mr OWO.Mr OWO: Yes. Looks like I wasn't too successful in getting through the day without someone knowing.JA: But why? Isn't it special for you?Mr OWO: Before I answer that, did you ever notice that it is ...

It is Your Fault

by the editor — August 13th, 2007 — Family, Life, Relationship, Selfwisdom
JA: What is so wrong in blaming someone or something?Mr OWO: Yes it is very easy to get caught up in blaming others for the unfavourable situation you are in. But what it really means is that you end up not taking responsibility for your ...