Last 2 days was probably the longest time I spent in bed. Slept early since Monday and slept in yesterday. I also snoozed with the baby in the afternoon (called in sick). Today, thought of rising early, but my body is still feeling sore so I went back to sleep. Before I get used to it, I thought I’d better find an inspiration to do what I need to do and do what I know should be doing. Time to step up and step out! (Matches the shoe logo well don’t ya think!)
Here’s what I have in mind :
1. Finding a hero – George Soros does it for me.
The community I grew up with and where our family home still stands are fighting on two fronts : a rich family who are claiming the land (using illegal and violent force to evict residents in violation of court orders) and a government who in the first place found the claim to be anomalous yet did not penalize that family, then another government nullified the transaction without respecting the rights of “good-faith” buyers. Now, miles away from the place, I am supporting the Peace and Justice Campaign, with help of social networking.
George Soros – the rock star trader and philanthropist wrote “Instead of submitting to our fate we resisted an evil force that was much stronger than we were — yet we prevailed,” he wrote. “Not only did we survive, but we managed to help others.”
2. Writing my notes of the experience
Diarising my experience, sentiments and ideas help me to feel what I am feeling and be able to release. It may also be something I can reflect on later.
3. Sleep and Rest
I really was caught in the grips of the land issue I told you about — talking to my sister who still lives in our family home and our friends around the world who want to help. it made me do one thing I haven’t done for ages. Sleep past 11 pm. For 1 week, ever since it happened (23 July). As my friend Arum said, with dark circles under my eyes and bad skin, I look like a victim of domestic violence.
Since the weather is cooperating, plan to indulge in a relaxing treat — soak in the tub with flowers, aromatic herbs like rosemary and mint and few drops of oil…. a little fancy treat. Ahhhh that should do it!
Fancy Flowers - by Fr. Noi Azupardo
4. Practice Trading following the Trading procedure – I’ve been monitoring the developments in the financial markets — the debt ceiling issue in the US is now out of the way, but some more economic data sparked a sell-off in Wall Street and in Asian markets – BHP, one of the stocks I am watching has pierced 6 months Support level and is looking like it will continue on its downward move. I notice that I am “excited” that the price level is low again, but I have to remind myself to exercise self-control, following the Trading procedure which help me follow my System
5. Organize Cash position, review Financial records – income and expenses, assets and liabilities. Ensure that my position sizing is not under “pressure”. As this will affect my psychological state going into the trade.
Some of my friends remarked how fast I seem to get things done, like the book and some other work for that peace campaign…. dears, I just want to get it over and done with! I really need minimum 9 hours of beauty sleep. LOL
