We so love to whine, moan, groan don't we? Then we look at who we can blame this state of affairs on. Aha! prime target.....the government!
Our gripes are, among others, the following:
1) petrol price is up again!
So? Walk, cycle, car pool, use public transport more. Helps reduce the carbon footprint too. You happy, earth happy too!
2) food price up!
Eat less, grow what you can, buy local stuff, buy direct from small farms/farmers market [pasar tani], cook at home more, eat more raw food...and the list goes on. You happy, small farmers happy, pocket happy!
3) price of other essentials up!
Go natural! Make your own shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, make up, skin lotion etc. Switch to using salt soap, homemade soaps.
4) healthcare is prohibitive!
Get your vitamins/supplements/health remedies and meds from natural sources. Detox your system regularly. Drink more water. Eat homegrown, raw food. "Puasa" more. Exercise more [refer #1]
5) electricity tariff up!
Use energy saving bulbs and gadgets. Use homemade candles. Switch to oil based "pelita". Sleep early.
6) the streets are not safe!
Be extra vigilant. Don't walk alone. Dress down. Don't carry handbags, notebooks. Take up martial arts. Smile to everyone - they'd think you're mad. Pray more!
7) the community isn't safe!
Get to know your neighbours. Help them. Be kind. Watch out for each other. Don't post every single thing you do on fb, twitter, other social media. Pray more!
8) there's so much corruption!
Don't offer "duit kopi", "dato, kita settle ajelah". Don't look for "backdoor" options. Don't accept "duit kopi", "kita settle ajelah". Be willing to lose to uphold your principles.
I believe in "do not do unto others...". I believe in "put yourself in the other person't shoes". I believe in being responsible for my own wellbeing and safety. I believe in "counting my blessings". It makes sense to me. Though I do trip at times. My bad! But I don't blame it on the government...... :D
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