About
TinLaLa – Rhythms of Life is a collection of reflections, insights and experiences on this river of life.
The importance here is the practice to “Just Be”
Be patient – just as flowers need time to bloom, so too does your environment, your mind, your life, and you.
Be compassionate – just as everyone seeks love and happiness, so too you should pursue your own love and happiness without selfishly undermining other’s same pursuit.
Be happy – just as the prettiest face is one that’s smiling, so too the most fulfilling life is one that’s happy.
Be free – just as the lightest chariot runs the fastest, so too a life with little attachments and burdens is the one most enjoyed.
Be still – just as we can’t see the depths of a lake if the water’s stirred, so too we should practice stillness to see the depths of our heart and mind.
Be wise – just as we don’t mistake the moon’s reflection for the moon, see the world for what it is and not through your self-perception.
Be you – just as the clearest reflection comes from a clean mirror, the truest understanding of ourselves comes from an honest appreciation and acceptance for who we are, including the good and the bad.
Just be – just as life’s moments and beauty can’t be described in words, so too life is not to be thought of, but lived, felt and experienced at its truest essence.
In such a state, we can ……………………. just be.
About the writer
Tina has grown up with a pen in her hand, book in her arms, eyes on the world, and smile in her heart.
Life is filled with so many lessons and experiences, it would be a waste to have the journey undocumented and forgotten. Like the waves of the great ocean, life also has its ups and downs. But at its depths is a calmness unperturbed, and it is there that the mysteries of the ocean are hidden.
So open your eyes, open your hearts, and embrace the Rhythms of Life.
What does “Tinlala” mean?
“Tinlala” is a combination of Tina’s English and Chinese nicknames, a reflection of her shared Euro-Asian cultural heritage. “Tinlala” has been Tina’s pen name for printed text and online alias since 1996. It has become synonymous with Tina’s identity, and has left its mark in both realspace and cyberspace.
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Hi,
I am currently writing a book and would be interested in using the crossroads picture in it. Do you own the photo and if so would you be willing for me to use it with a credit to you.
Kind regards
Jenny Kinsela
The 3R’s 4 Life
Intellectual blog. I love reading your words!
Wisdom sections are interesting.
Hi Jenny, thanks for your interest. I’ve emailed you about this – hope you got it!
Thanks for your comment Doeu! I’ve checked out your cute blog too. Unfortunately my Chinese ain’t good enough to read the whole thing. Cute nonetheless! Enjoy the rest of my blog!
Aloha Tina,
I would like to quote something you wrote in one of your posts, “The greatest teacher is within”, and include it on my site. Of course, I would include a link to your blog and credit the quote with your name. Please let me know what you think.
with gratitude,
Shunyata
Hi Shunyata, yes feel free. The truth is there to share