關於 freedom of thought ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

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彩色心情

Translation: @benkongenglish
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漸漸地
我的住所 用品 生活的色彩
收斂成黑灰白 各類低彩度的色調
因為我以為那象徵成熟 簡約 高尚
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可是看到繽紛的氣球 彩色的造景
我發現心裡的一隅 忽地掀開一塊大灰布
揭曉安靜卻繁盛的稚氣 活力 灑脫
原來
我心底仍保有對亮麗色彩的需求渴望
只是它們安份地遵從成熟的安撫
讓我看起來像是高尚簡約的大人
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Bit by bit,
The colour of my unit, possession and life becomes black, grey and white and all kinds of faded colours as I thought they represent maturity, simplicity and elegance.
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But when I saw colourful balloons and scenery, it’s as if a big grey cloth veiling my heart is lifted.
Revealing the quiet yet energetic childishness, energy and freedom.
The desire for bright colours is always at the bottom of my heart.
They simply accept the consolation of maturity, making me appear to be an elegant and simple grown up.

You were spotted on a bustling highway.
Tiny, ugly, tailless and terrified.
Your little body trembling with fear, a strong urine stench was emitting from your body.

A week later. I woke up to you snuggling in my bed; pillow to be exact, securely, warmly.
Since then new house laws were enforced.
My bed was your bed. I was your mother. I was your favourite human who provides you unlimited food and endless playtime.

You then befriended Twelve and Monkey.
Three of you shared a bed, a blanket, a bowl of water.
But not their food.
You, however, welcomed them to enjoy your bowl of kibbles generously.
My first thought was: what a loving cat.
In hindsight, you probably thought: The human will refill my bowl with fresh kibbles. Two of you can have my leftovers.

You were named Goku for two reasons; too vigorous as a kitten and for a long time I believed you were immortal, just like the manga character.

4 months later we moved.
You grew into a rebellious teenager. Longed for a taste of freedom and the outside world.
Your free and wild spirit wouldn’t keep you home. You broke the mosquito net and habitually left house for wildlife adventure.
Once you didn’t return for one and a half day.
Your picture was up. I canvassed the neighbourhood and called for you.
Nothing.
I thought you were gone for good. You craze for freedom after all.
The second night you returned meowing for food and water and snuggles. I performed a dramatic scene.
I believed you understood my performance, because ever since, you never once spent another night out.
You always come home.

Your freedom didn’t come free. It came with three cat bells.
When the three cat bells jangling they played as a smoothing refrain.They became my lullaby that reassured that you were around, healthily, happily.
And it calmed my anxious heart.

You. My lizard catcher. My life saviour.
My whole life, the relationship between the lizards and me have been fiery.
Shrieking, bouncing, yelling when there’s one.
You appeared to protect me from them.
I felt safe under your surveillance.
Despite some odd days you instinctively showed appreciation by bringing one to bed, at two in the morning, your appreciation is very much appreciated.

But now my lizard catcher is gone.

The walls creaked the night you left.
Lizards paraded in the house, hissed loudly, as if they were celebrating victory their biggest enemy, my lizard catcher has gone forever.
I loathed them for that.

Over the past one month, home has become something else.
It feels empty without your surveillance.
Soundless without your bells jangling.
The bed and pillow feel naked.
The air smells bitter and heavy and icy.

My body and imagination have gone riot.
Every insect I see around the house I suspect that is you come back to pay a visit.
Then my lungs behaving strange. Like a puntured balloon that will never reach a full measure of oxygen.
My heart feels like its sinking one inch deeper into a dark abyss each time I think of you.

A few times the baby at next house cries and I mistaken that is you that came home meowing for me.
Only to be reminded you are gone.

And I feel abandoned.

The day I planted your ashes in the white Morning Glory.
A butterfly dropped by.
Watching me place your Morning Glory on your favourite, regular spot near the gate, carefully, peacefully.

Now whenever my hearts sinks one inch deeper.
I step out of the house and stare at you; your white Morning Glory.
And I see you: your obstinacy, your haughtiness, your delicacy.

Your White Morning Glory, it’s growing free and it’s growing wild.
Just like you.

Jesus said a lot of things in the four gospels, but we must discern why He said certain things, in the light of the cross.

One of the things He did was to preach the full measure of the Old Covenant of the Law so that the hearers clearly knew that they stood no chance of being justified through works of the Law.

If you want to be saved through the Law, you have to be perfect just as God the Father is perfect.

You must love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

You cannot have a single lustful or murderous thought.

If your body parts (eyes, hands, feet) cause you to sin, you must cut them off to keep yourself from stumbling.

Can anyone do all that?

God knew that we cannot, and that is precisely why He sent Jesus to die as our atoning sacrifice for sin. This was the only way we could be saved from eternal destruction and separation from God.

When you don’t understand why Jesus said certain things, you will make the mistake of trying to do what He said, not knowing that He wants you to give up on your self efforts.

There is great freedom in rightly dividing the Word, according to the covenants. I believe that “Understand the Four Gospels Through the Lens of Grace” will set you free from many wrong beliefs that hold sincere-hearted believers in the bondage of self-condemnation and defeat. Get it here: https://bit.ly/understandeveryparable

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xi jinping

Criticism is self-hate turned outward. I believe hate is often a sign of weakness, envy and fear. Haters throw dirt on you to keep you distracted because you’re doing what they cannot, will not or are too afraid to attempt.

"Dirt on My Name" was written for people who are deemed failures by others shallow judgement, but in actual fact, are really silent killers.

You can listen to DIRT ON MY NAME here :
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Music produced by : Saucie J & Ezzad (@saucie.j & @exactesy)
Artwork illustrated by : Arian Akif (@arianakif)

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LYRICS :
[Chorus]
They tryna throw dirt on my name now
But real ones never really get play out
I’m putting in the work, day in day out
Guess it’s part and parcel of the payout
They tryna throw dirt on my name
But real ones never have to be afraid
We just keep it moving every day
Up up and away, we elevate
They tryna throw dirt on my name

[Verse 1]
What do they know about me
What do they know about dreams
What do they know about chasing this win with a ten Ringgit bill in my jeans
I'm a hidden gem, found it on my own
They'd do anything in their power to stop u from taking the throne
What do they know, a decade of work
Did it my own, by myself
When times were tough, chips were down
They showed no love, no love no love
Fake smiles on the surface, straight up to my face
They act like they know us, no you don't
All clowns in a circus, jokes on you
Dying to be noticed
Is it me, could it be you
Or are we all just blinded by the truth
Now will I stand the test of time, guess I done did it & that's why

[VERSE 2]
What are the odds, of winning this war
Who would’ve thought, I’d made it this far
Black & white checks, I made it across
Cynical thoughts claim it’s a fraud
I don’t need awards, I don’t need the applause
I’m tryna ignore the score on the board
They can't keep my name outta their mouth, speaking out loud
People just hate, what they can't understand, man they just cannot relate
The mud that they get when they pray for the rain at the end of day
What can they say, I did it my way
Is it me, could it be you
Or are we all just blinded by the truth
Now will I stand the test of time, guess I done did it & that's why

[CHORUS]
They tryna throw dirt on my name now
But real ones never really get play out
I’m putting in the work, day in day out
Guess it’s part and parcel of the payout
They tryna throw dirt on my name
But real ones never have to be afraid
We just keep it moving every day
Up up and away, we elevate
So don't you ever throw dirt on my name

#DIRTONMYNAME #NIGELSPARKS #LYRICVIDEO

THEY WERE BEST FRIEND.
& NEVER LOVER, THEY THOUGHT.

HER: “Years ago, I never would have imagined that I will end up marrying this man whom I said I’ll never go on a date with. Honestly, I have never agreed with you whenever you said that freedom is all that matters. Just like how you disagreed with how I put my feelings and emotions above all things.”

HIM: “Because we are different:I like freedom. You are super clingy And when we were younger, I am sure we just want to be each other’s friend. Just friend, DO NOT CROSS THE BORDER. Because we are different.”

BUT THINGS CHANGED.
THEY FELL IN LOVE DESPITE THEIR DIFFERENCES.

HER:“But, Fate brought us together... i don’t know what changed you, but one day, you chose to believe in us, and to take care of me as your better half.You taught me so much about how to love and how to be loved. You put me before freedom, & I learned to put YOU before my feelings.”

HIM:“Thank god. We really made it as close friends, best friends, we can talk about everything. I know all of your problems you know all my issues. As we grow older and more matured. I started, or we both started to realized our similarities.

THEY GREW INDIVIDUALLY, & TOGETHER;
ALWAYS FOR EACH OTHER.

HER:“I vow to grow alongside you. But also never to lose the inner child in me. You always said that I’m like a kid, with a smile planted on your face. Did you know, whenever i’m with you, you make me feel like I can be who I want to be, because you’ll always cherish me for who i am.”

HIM:“I tried to write a perfect vow. I tried to be a perfect man for you today because I want to give you the best me when you see me. I amended my vow again and again. I googled for the best vow so that this scene can look like a movie scene. I tried to look as good as possible for you because I want to give my best to you.

Then I realised...For this 3 years that we are together, you don’t need me to be “perfect”, you just want me to be myself, you believe in me, you support me to be me myself, you bring out the best in me, you love me unconditionally. Because of you, I don’t have to be perfect, and because of you, I am the the best version of myself today marrying you, my best friend.

Thank you love. You inspire me to work hard to give. Because once we practice to give. We will push ourselves to grow more so that we can give more. I would say. Because of you. I can be myself, I don’t have to be perfect. And Because of you, I am the best version of myself today. Thank you.”

FINALLY, THEY HAVE DECIDED ON FOREVER.

HER: “We will have good times together. Yes, we will have bad times together, and there is no one else that I want to do all these but you.I vow to you my eternal loyalty and heart, for you are my better half and very best friend.”

HIM: “You made me fall in love. Over and over again. The proudest thing is that we are growing together in this relationship and I am sure will grow old and wiser together in our marriage.”

01.01.2020 - TWO BECAME ONE - SHENGYIXTZIA

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