A son asks his father “Dad, why’s our family all fat?”
Father replied “Son, that’s how we are. We inherit some genes that makes us fat. Why do you ask?”
After little thought, the son asks “Than, why are our dogs fat?”
30
Oct
Oct
26
Oct
Oct
This is a note based on the book “Child Development” by Laura E. Berk”
“Baby smiled! He smiled at me!!!”
This was my reaction when my son smiled at me for the first time.
As naive as I was, I later learned that he wasn’t exactly happy to see me.
He was moving his face to express some emotion, but probably not intentional.
21
Sep
Sep
Like how we waste a new toothpaste.
We waste most things when abundant.
Then regret when only few are left.
08
May
May
Based on the philosophy of “Nothing” from the East Asian version of Wikipedia.
In order to know that “something”(有) exists, there needs to be an opposite concept that can separate “existence”. That is called “nothing”(無)
Similarly, if you always had something, it is impossible to know what it is like to have nothing.
Not knowing merely makes you think you know.
For example,
To appreciate wealth, you first need to appreciate poverty,
To appreciate people, you first need to appreciate loneliness,
To appreciate health, you first need to appreciate being ill,
To appreciate the time, you first need to appreciate the end.
It is a blessing to know the “nothing” without being there. It’s more of a gift than something you can achieve by your own will.
07
Feb
Feb
A relationship is like a stone tower.
It takes much care and effort to build.
Yet one mistake can make it fall apart.
Don’t count on all the good you have done.
It is the one time you didn’t, that will matter the most.
1. Sense something is wrong
2. Identify the core problem not only the symptom
3. Provide cure to make it better
It may seem obvious but trust me it’s hard!
Daddy