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Cerebral Spasm- Story of Huang NaiHui

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Huang NaiHui was born in 1964 in Taipei, Taiwan as the eldest child to a well to do family. When he was a child, he suffered from very high fever. His grandmother being very superstitious, attempted to “cure” him by using the traditional methods of feeding him with incense ash (an ancient Chinese belief). This led him to suffer from cerebral spasm which he became partially paralyzed.

His parents afraid that he may bring bad luck to them decided to abandon him. His grandmother decided to take up the responsibility to bring him up.

It was at the age of 13 that he went to school to study. At first he was very slow at learning. Gradually he was able to pick up.

At the age of 22, he would study and work part time. He would sell lottery tickets and flowers during the day and attend classes at night. During his spare time he would attend Psychology and Chinese language classes at the University of Taiwan as an observer! The joy of learning overcomes his self pity.

He uses his knowledge very well in his business of selling flowers. He would go door to door selling flowers during the day. He would sell flowers at pubs and night clubs at night. At times, in order sell, he has to sing for his patrons even though he did it out of tune. He was often teased by people. A fact he learned to accept as a handicap. However he would pick himself up and face the next customer with a smile.

What hurt him most was whenever he sees a happy family together. Something he never enjoyed…the warmth of a family.

When Huang NaiHui was 24, his grandmother passed away. It was the darkest day of his life. She was the only person in his life even his younger siblings spurned him. But on that day he was overwhelmed with joy with the opportunity to see his again who have come to pay their last respect for his grandmother.

He was hoping to be re-united with his family. To his surprise, that was not meant to be. His father asked him to leave the ancestral home which was left behind by his grandmother. He was literally kicked out, left to cry and to sell flowers on the streets the whole night – and it was New Year’s Eve.

At that moment, he learnt one of the greatest lessons in his life. even if his family members could hurt him, one can only rely on himself.

Today, Huang NaiHui is a much sought after speaker, having spoken up to 1000 rounds of talk. He has become an inspiration not only for the handicap but also to normal people in hardship.

His book “Facing The Sun” and his story has created a reverberation in the Taiwanese society.

He now owns 3 flower shops and employs able-bodied people to work for him. He would spend his spare time doing charity work. A man who needs the society to help instead is helping many able-bodied people and the society in general.

From a person who could have been crawling on the floor like a dog and begging on the streets, through my sheer hard work, I have become a handicap miracle in Taiwan.
-Huang NaiHui

Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit.
-Napoleon Hill

*This is yet another inspiring story of an exemplar of the divine goodness within each of us. He could’ve given up, go home, sulk on a corner and pout about how miserable his life is but he did otherwise. Life pounded him like a wild monster gone berserk! But instead of staying down he kept on moving forward, he kept on fighting, he kept on pushing through no matter how painful or how difficult it is for him. He kept the fire burning because he is holding on to something… the hope that one day people like him will be loved and accepted by society & that is worth fighting for. How about you? Do have the fire within you?

What have you learned in life?

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What I Have Learned

-By Andy Rooney

photo_325___father_and_son_by_slumberdoll I've learned....That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned....That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned....That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.

I've learned....That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned..... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned....That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned..... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of
the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

*I can say nothing more but.. Wow! This makes me realize that life is all about relationships. The greatest wealth in the world are your relationships; your parents, your brothers & sisters, your grandparents, your relatives, your children, your friends, your neighbors and even the strangers you meet each day! The quality of your life depends on the quality of your relationships. You can only be happy in life if your definition of wealth is people and not just money or any material wealth. I hope this piece of inspiration nurtured your soul today. =) -Glen

Signs of Times

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 Debris_by_ani_r “We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers, wide highways but narrow viewpoints. We spend more but have less. We buy more, but enjoy it less. We have bigger houses & smaller families, more conveniences but less time. We have degrees, but less common sense; more knowledge, but less judgments; more experts, but more problems; more medicine, but less wellness.

“We spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast get too angry too quickly, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too seldom, & watch TV too much, love too seldom & lie too often.

“We have multiplied our possession, but reduced our values. We’ve learned how to make a living, but not life; we’ve added years to life, not life to years.

“We’ve been all the way to the moon & back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor. We’ve conquered outer space, but not inner space. We’ve done larger things, but not better things. We’re cleaning up the air, but polluting the spirit. We’ve split the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less.

“We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait. We have more income, but less ethics; more leisure & less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition; more acquaintances, but fewer minds; more effort but less success.

“We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but have less communication. We’ve become long on quantity, but short on quality.

“These are the times of fast foods & slow digestion; tall men & short character; steep profits & shallow relationships. These are the times of world peace, but also of domestic violence. It is a time when there is much in the show window, & nothing in the stockroom.

“These are the days 2 incomes, but more divorce; of fancier houses, but broken homes. These are the days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway self-respect, one-night-stands, & pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.”

*I got this thought provoking piece from one volume of Health & Home. It is from an anonymous writer. The first time I read this it moved me and stirred my being because they are in fact true and happening nowadays. Some may say it’s a bit pessimistic in manner but it makes us want to think about our lifestyle. It makes us realize there’s something wrong and change is necessary. These are the signs of times, a time to change ourselves for the better. Don’t you think?

Good To Know

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It’s good to know that you’re very blessed,

To breathe the air around you & have a peaceful rest,

To appreciate God’s creations so beautiful & flawless,

To have a family who loves you the best,

To have friends beside you whenever you’re down,

Comfort is here, there’s no need to frown,

Problems & failures maybe inevitable,

But God assures us all, He’s always approachable,

So whenever you’re sad & weary in life always remember..

Good to know, yeah, it’s good to know..

It’s not that bad after all...