“That’s a stupid idea.”
“Stick to what you know.”
“You can’t afford that.”
“No one would say yes to that.”
“I would never do that.”
“That is too risky.”
“No one wants to hear that from you.”
“You’re too young”
“You’re too old.”
“You’re not serious, right?.” - I’ve heard them all... 😔

And the more I share and grow, the more risk I take, the more I step into a bigger life, the more I hear it...

But... guess what? OTHER PEOPLE’S OPINION IS NONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

It’s called “opinion” for a reason. It’s not the TRUTH.💥

Other people’s opinions used to run me. I used to ask for approval. I cared (way too much) what others thought.

It could become a problem when it gets between you and your goals and vision.

So how do you fix this?

Here is what I do: I ask myself, “Mich, whose life are you living?” and “Who are you living for?”

Whenever I do that, it puts things back into perspective and it reminds me that ultimately, the decision is mine alone. Others opinion is just that, an opinion.

You see, others opinions do not pay our bills.

Others opinions don’t keep us warm at night.

Others opinions are merely a reflection of THEIR own experiences, beliefs and missed goals.

Their opinions don’t “protect us”.

What others opinions do for us is distracting us from our vision, our goals, our hopes and dreams.

Anything is POSSIBLE for you, so do not muddy that belief with someone’s “opinion.”

Be careful who you seek guidance from.

What would you go for if you stop caring about others opinion?👇🏻

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“I got hit.”

I believe that's the last thing any of us would want to hear from a friend/ family who got caught in a traffic accident.

Reality is, if you've been on the roads long enough, there will come a point where you'll realise accidents are inevitable, just a matter of whether it's a serious one or not.

I've had my fair share too.

In any accident, however big or small, it's important to remain calm at all times and take note of the key things you’d need to do.

✔ Check for injuries. If you notice any, call 995 immediately.

✔ Take photos of the accident scene without moving any of the vehicles involved. This is important for insurance companies and the police to help determine the cause and impact of the accident.

✔ Exchange particulars of of drivers/ riders involved. Note down the name, contact, address, vehicle registration plate details. Do also take note of the time, date and location of the accident as this would be required in the police report that you make.

✔ Regardless of whether there are any claims/ injury in an accident, you must report it to your insurance provider within 24 hours from the time of accident. This is to ensure your interests are protected at all times. If you fail to do so, not only will you stand to be at the disadvantage, you may risk losing your NCD too.

Make sure you keep yourself and your family safe on the roads with comprehensive insurance like what DirectAsia Insurance offers.

You can tailor your policy with different optional benefits and they even have a dedicated specialist to attend to your policy needs so do check them out and stay safe wherever you are!

Always.

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Celebration of the Father

“Behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia from Jerusalem. They talked with each other about all of these things which had happened. While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. He said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?” One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things which have happened there in these days?” He said to them, “Foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Didn’t the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter into his glory?” Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. They said to one another, “Weren’t our hearts burning within us, while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?” They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them, saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!”” (Luke‬ ‭24:13-18, 25-27, 32-34‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Did you ever wonder why out of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, only one of them was named while the other remained anonymous?

Therefore, I believe that the name “Cleopas” is crucial to understanding the significance of this passage.

Cleopas is an abbreviated form of the name Cleopatros, made of the two Greek words “kleos” (to celebrate) and pater (father). Cleopas means “celebration of the father”.

Let us see what Jesus did in the passage. He told the two discouraged disciples all about the things concerning Himself in the Old Testament Scriptures, and how He fulfilled them all at the cross.

It was a celebration of the Father, praising Him for His glorious plan of salvation that was once hidden and is now revealed through the prophets, apostles, and the other writers of the Scriptures.

When Jesus celebrated the Father with the two disciples, their hearts “burned”, likely with faith, hope, and love in response to the love and grace of God. They experienced an “Emmaus” (meaning: hot springs) in their hearts, washing away the unbelief and refreshing their spirits.

They were no longer depressed and despondent. Instead, they were filled with hope, and energized in their bodies and souls. Having just walked a long way from Jerusalem to Emmaus, they immediately set off on a journey back to announce the good news they had seen and heard.

This world needs “Cleopas”—a celebration of the Father. They need to hear about a Father God who is gracious and full of love, who freely offers salvation through Jesus Christ His Son. They need to hear that He wants to be a Father near to them and not a Judge far off; that He is reconciling the world to Himself through Jesus, welcoming them home.

“But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation. We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:18-21‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Anytime you are feeling down, you can initiate a celebration of the Father. It will cleanse you from unbelief, refresh your spirit, fill your heart with hope, and energize your body and soul!

If you are new to reading the four gospels for yourself, or you have some questions about difficult passages in there, I would like to recommend you read my four-ebook bundle called “Understand the Four Gospels Through the Lens of Grace”.

As you read it, many confusing pieces of Scripture will be unlocked to you, and things that used to scare you will be read in the right light. Order the bundle and you can download and read it right away:
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我已經住在台灣6年了，因為在家裡我都是跟我老公說中文，或是討論有關台灣的事情，所以我覺得自己算是一個蠻了解台灣的外國人。但是我一直都沒有機會去跟其他國家的人交流，了解他們是不是也都知道台灣。所以這一次剛好有機會利用一個線上英文教學平台，去找到一些當地的英文老師，問問他們是不是真的認識台灣？

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Music:
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Listen and download on your favorite platform♡
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Honoka is a member of the Japanese dance and vocal group“lol -エルオーエル-”.
This song was produced by KM, one of the most talented producers in Japan today.
The song is about love that hasn’t been erased from memories yet.
This piece is about an important love and the feelings that you can’t forget even though you know that you have to move on because it’s for you and your future.
This work carries a message that only a woman can send to the worldview of Alternative Pop.

◆Official web site
http://avex.jp/lol/

◆YouTube
lol -エルオーエル-Official Channel：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTAs...
Playlist：https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

◆Twitter
honoka：https://twitter.com/lol_honoka
lol-エルオーエル-：https://twitter.com/lol_avex

◆Instagram
lol-エルオーエル-：https://www.instagram.com/lol_official/
honoka：https://www.instagram.com/honoka_lol/

◆TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@lol_avex


Produced by KM
Music & Lyrics : KM & Lil'Leise But Gold

Music Video Credits
Director : Nickey Rourke
Producer : Kento Shinozaki
Production : 蔵屋
Stylist : Keita Uchida
Costume : SUPPLIER
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Lyrics♡

Now remember, Falling Falling is inevitable
Going Going I wanna start walking
Never ever stop, a big 1step
Future is mine
I remember you
Sorry
I didn’t hear that
Lonely, I want to forget just that day, big 1step
Future is mine

1.2.3 call, not answering my phone
4.5.6 move out from your room, change into a dress, redraw the rouge, pressing down my temples
Narrowing my eyes. Do you like pure girls wearing fur? Unfortunately, I don’t have it in me to balance the scales of Love & Money. After I lose and realize, I can’t do anything about it later.

Memories still stacked not erasable
I miss you but I can’t hate you. You are my special. Frustrated feelings
I’m in love, I still hear you

Now remember, falling falling is inevitable
Going Going I wanna start walking
Never ever stop, a big 1step
Future is mine
I remember you
Sorry
I didn’t hear that
Lonely, I want to forget just that day, big 1step
Future is mine

A sunny sky
Wobbly and
Soft determination, cloudy vision, dragging an umbrella that I don’t even use.
The heart flies away. Thoughts of that day, pretend to not know. Falling tears thinking that I might have forgotten something.
One after another, memories become glorified, I hear voice from the heavens saying, stop doing that.
A gulf that cannot be filled even if I pick up all the love and open doors. Sadness is transparent, I feel like I’ve lost my smile. I can’t go back to that place.
I’m sure someday, the memories of my feelings will melt, far and far away.
Soar high, I’m letting the wind carry my body and mind
Memories still stacked not erasable
I miss you but I can’t hate you. You are my special, frustrated feelings
I’m in love, I still hear you

Now remember, falling falling is inevitable
Going Going I wanna start walking
Never ever stop, a big 1step
Future is mine
I remember you
Sorry
I didn’t hear that
Lonely, I want to forget just that day, big 1step
Future is mine

娘が小学生の時にお友達のお家でおやつに出てきた大学芋。あまりのおいしさに娘みずからレシピを教えくださいとお願いして、メモして持ち帰ったレシピです。それ以来、パナソニック ビストロのグリル機能で作ったり、冷凍サツマイモで作ったりと、いろいろなやり方を経て作り続けている洋風大学芋。しみしみしたバターが効いていて食べ出したら止まらないおいしさです。芋好きの娘がイチオシのサツマイモメニューです。
*レシピ*
１．大きめのサツマイモ（450〜500g）1本を小さ目や長めの乱切りにし、10分ほど水に入れアク抜きをする。
２．フライパンにサラダ油 大さじ3を入れる。
３．（1）の水を切り、水気を拭き取りながら（2）に入れる。
４．蓋をし、火を付ける。ピチピチと音が鳴り出したら中火で10分ほど時々、上下を返しながら加熱する。我が家ではコンロに付いている160度の温度センサーをオンにして、7分弱加熱しました。
５．サツマイモに串がスッと通るようになったら、有塩バター 20g、砂糖 45g、醤油 15gを入れ煮詰め、からめる。
６．でけた。熱々がおいしいよ。

#大学芋 #食欲の秋 #簡単レシピ

Daigaku-imo that came out as a snack at a friend's house when my daughter was in elementary school. It was so delicious that my daughter asked her friend's mother to share the recipe with her, and she wrote it down and brought it home. Since then, I have been making it in various ways, such as using the grill function of the Panasonic Bistro and using frozen sweet potatoes. I have been making it in various ways since then, including using the grill function of the Panasonic Bistro and using frozen sweet potatoes. My daughter, who loves sweet potatoes, highly recommends this sweet potato dish.

*Recipe*
1.Cut a large sweet potato (450-500g) into small or long chunks and soak in water for about 10 minutes to remove the lye.
2.Put 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a frying pan.
3.Drain the water from (1) and put it in (2) while wiping off the water.
4.Put the lid on and turn on the heat. When you hear a buzzing sound, heat it on medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning it upside down from time to time. In our case, we turned on the 160 ℃ temperature sensor on the stove and cooked for less than 7 minutes.
5.When a skewer goes through the sweet potato easily, add 20g of salted butter, 45g of sugar, and 15g of soy sauce ,boil down and entangle.
6.It's done. It's delicious to eat hot.