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TO EVERY SEASON -TURN! TURN! TURN!

Posted by Unknown On Monday, October 19, 2009 4 comments

It is that beautiful time when the seasons are changing. Autumn is here again and the leaves are falling as the air is becoming crisp. What else is changing in our lives and our country at this point of time? Do we have a sense of purpose in what we are doing, where we are heading and does it seem clear to us where our leaders are heading, what with so many scandals and drama and debacles that fill both cyberspace and MSM pages? And where are we now with that?

What’s our next turn?

Like the song "TURN! TURN! TURN!" by The Byrds suggests – everything in this world has its time and place. Our lives aren't meant to be stagnant, even if we think it is so. Whether the tide of change in this country or our loves moves from our own initiative or because of internal or external forces, the world will turn, seasons will change, we will change and most of all, THE GOVERNMENT MUST CHANGE!!! And how is that going to happen? That question is at the deep recesses of the minds of many, at the tip of our tongues, even in the hidden chambers of our hearts.

Life is strange.

Isn’t it funny how we never expected the Opposition to achieve that much success in 2008 and then once it’s all there, new needs emerge? Suddenly, our thoughts have been cast in new directions and heroes turn to zeroes as disappointments fill our hearts and outrage is exclaimed from our mouths!

"It’s all right, don’t worry" is what we tell ourselves. It's not easy to bring about change and humans, even animals are most resistant to change for that matter.

There’s a time when the scenario just right. If we strike too early, we could get burned. At the same time, if we wait too long, it’ll become cold and unwelcoming. Everything has its season, even opportunities, even governments, even our own lives.

As you listen to the youtube clip, try re-assessing your world and start dreaming, visualizing and planning for the road ahead. And why so? Well, we are all constantly evolving individuals, even governments and organizations. To put to death stagnant scenes, we have to constantly reinvent ourselves and to realize that change in our lives is inevitable. I think it makes it easier if we allow ourselves to be open to the forces at work around us and to be able to discern which are the opportunities that must not be missed!

Life is full of great potential and so are you. Let the autumn leaves fall, let icons fall and new ones to rise; bring on change and celebrate it as we let the change arrive, and remember: turn, turn, turn!

What do you think about the changing opportunities in life? Does change come too quickly, or not quickly enough? Can you spot the symptoms of change around and within us?

The song "Turn! Turn! Turn!" is a song adapted entirely from the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible (with the exception of the last line) and composed to music by Pete Seeger in 1959. Seeger waited until 1962 to record it, releasing the song on his album The Bitter and The Sweet on Columbia Records on October 1, 1965 by Columbia Records. The song was also included on the band's second album, Turn! Turn! Turn!, which was released on December 6, 1965.

Baby boomers like me would be quite familiar with this oldie but goodie.

So this evening, spend a few moments thinking about where we are - in our individual lives - in every minute aspect, and even in our governments. Stop...think...decide...what are we going to do from here?

Have a lovely evening, dear reader!

*I was inspired to write this post using the autumn season introduction because of a lovely e-mail from a dear blog reader turned friend, Tony. Thanks, Tony for the inspiration!

TURN! TURN! TURN!

To everything - turn, turn, turn

There is a season - turn, turn, turn

And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time to be born, a time to die

A time to plant, a time to reap

A time to kill, a time to heal

A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything - turn, turn, turn

There is a season - turn, turn, turn

And a time for every purpose under heaven

A time to build up, a time to break down

A time to dance, a time to mourn

A time to cast away stones

A time to gather stones together

A time of war, a time of peace

A time of love, a time of hate

A time you may embrace

A time to refrain from embracing

A time to gain, a time to lose

A time to rend, a time to sew

A time to love, a time to hate

A time of peace, I swear it's not too late!

4 comments to TO EVERY SEASON -TURN! TURN! TURN!

says:

October 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM

小精灵 "every imposibble event that we can imagine has its possiblity to happen around us."

i dont know who wrote it, but i'm sure if our ancestors come to our age, they will agreed with this.

In this century, i think we need face a lot of sudden changes. either politics and technology.

says:

October 19, 2009 at 9:08 PM

Unknown Dear Ching Ling

Good evening to you!

I am sorry I do not read Mandarin although I can converse in Mandarin quite fluently. I had to ask someone to read your name before I could address you properly :-).

The Chinese proverb you shared here is very beautiful. One of the greatest regrets in my life is giving up my Mandarin classes...I have taken French, German and Spanish lessons and believe me, the most difficult language to master is Mandarin!!! But I have not given up yet..I have to cross the hurdle to pronounce the 4 accents correctly!!!

You know, it is my dream to be able to read The Dream of the Red Chamber and The Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Mandarin!! Er..at least the comic version :-).

The whole element of probability and chance is something that has fascinated me from a young age...and indeed, during such difficult times, we have to be prepared for ANY CHANGE..in any area of life.

Take care and have a lovely evening!

Warmest wishes,
mws

says:

October 19, 2009 at 9:21 PM

nick Yes, The Govt must change! However, change just like the season, comes by so slowly that you hardly notice it. It's the way that GOD intended it to be. Change must first comes to the heart, then it opens up the mind and then the mind pushes the body to action. Then you're a new person, figuratively speaking. Just like nature! It's the same earth but with a new color, smell, feeling and atmosphere. I prefer change to be slow and meaningful so that it will sink in to the very depth of our people. I don't want it to be too abrupt like what happen in Russia ( where some of the people began feeling nostalgic of the communist rule). When we manage to change the government, I want it to be so much better and brighter that no one will be feeling nostalgic about UMNO, BN or Mahathir's rule...Ever! Malaysian must effect change that when we as a nation look back at UMNO and BN rule, we will see it as a dark pages in our nation history and our people will do whatever it takes not to let it ever happening again. That's the change that we need. Nothing that is of the moment and transitory. A meaningful CHANGE. THE TURNING OF HEARTS AND MIND. Once Malaysian have TURNED into this united, civilized and progressive society, ONLY then we have achieved greatness as a people and as a nation. This is my Wish, Hope and Prayer!

Hamba

says:

October 19, 2009 at 11:09 PM

Unknown Dear Nick,

WOW! Amazing! You have read the unspoken words in this post and have encapsulated most beautifully what I wanted to say but did not for fear of being too pushy.

Yes, I intended to use the turn, turn, turn imagery to subtly convey the covert message that we have to slowly change gear to be in tune with what is right and to move in tandem with the times but it has to begin with ourselves - there has to be a change in the heart, the perspective, how we view each other, how we project into the future without looking back to the past with regret like what the Israelites did when they were wandering in the desert. Undoubtedly, there will be others like that but it is also up to us to gently coax them as to how they need to turn...turn...turn...in the right direction.

But the truth is, not many are involved in changing public opinion or in mobilizing the people to change or to turn in the right direction for far too many are concerned about their own turf and have fallen victim to the manipulations of the evil masters to shield our eyes from seeing reality as it is. Something has to happen in real terms to communicate this message be it in cyberspace, MSM, via change agents, activists, ADUNs, MPs, NGOs etc but we have to unite and really change for if not, if we resign ourselves to what is before us, indeed, we are awaiting the bells of doom to toll in our ears! And then, what is left for us and for the country in such circumstances?

Thanks so much, Nick, for verbalizing what is in my heart so beautifully and in such a passionate manner too! Truly, you love this country and you are a true Anak Bangsa Malaysia.

God bless you and yours.