It was my turn to organise and host World Speakers' Coalition Kuala Lumpur's meeting and Kavita Virik helped me pick the venue: Terra, a 15,000 sq ft glamping-themed restobar at Jalan Tandang, just off Jalan Penchala in Petaling Jaya.
And so, on Tuesday, ten of us – eight members and two guests – gathered at the said place for our monthly meet-up.
The meeting theme I had decided on was a Mae West quote: "You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough".
In fact, YOLO is a modern version of the Latin phrase "Carpe Diem" (seize the day) and is a reminder to live in the moment and without limitations and just as important, to not let regret hold you back.
It's a timely nudge that you really should live life to the full, so that your own life becomes meaningful. And that's because you won't get a second chance.
Therefore, the pursuit of life should rightly focus on purpose, passion and perseverance.
Purpose, passion, and perseverance are interconnected: purpose offers a clear direction and meaning, passion provides the energy and motivation, and perseverance is the resilience to stay on course through trials and challenges. Together, they create a powerful, driving force for living a fulfilling life.
As cliché as it may sound, I could discern purpose, passion and perseverance in our members who attended. I think it's a good thing because it is what keeps this tribe going!
Truth be told, I actually rediscovered purpose, passion and perseverance in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I shared about the people I met at the Academy of English and Jolly Campus in October – they all seemed to have tons of purpose, passion and perseverance. Dr Ganchimeg Zagdaa, the leader of the pack, obviously stood out – after all, she is the steadfast flame that never fades. I'm glad to call her a friend.
The others at the meeting too had their own takes. Suria dived straight into the topic, declaring he is committed to living life to the fullest. Surin yearned for a simple life. Pralash testified that he's enjoying his life. Alan believed in doing the right thing; that doing the right thing is always the right thing. Prega urged us not to live in regret and more importantly, to stop complaining. Sylvia stressed the importance of having the right intention; she shared that good intentions are not enough and that it takes the right action, performed with the right self-awareness, to produce the right outcomes. Cyril said we put too much emphasis on success and that we should instead be grateful for the little things, big things and everything in between. Kavita talked about YOLO and interpreting the "You Only Live Once" mindset as a call to take control of one's life. And Muhen shared on the brevity of life and that it is a reminder to savor each moment, that time is a fleeting treasure, so relish the present, create memories, and embrace the beauty of now.
I daresay these are all treasured advice that serves us with precious life lessons. Pretty deep, huh?
Photos of our meeting:
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