Sunday, November 13, 2005
The Substitute People
Just caught the show "Elizerbethtown" yesterday wif Eugene and Weiyi. Pretty sappy, but I dun realli like the plot. However, there are some parts of the show that ring up some thoughts, esp on the part of being "the substitute people".
I honestly believe in that God has created man uniquely and with varying talents and skills. To have that differing touch, God separates those who may be talented and those not-so-talented to different backgrounds and see how well they develop their innate talents under varying circumstances. Fer some people like I know, maybe fer instance Caesar, this ultra talented guy whose got everything that a woman desire and with great looks, special sense of humor, intelligence and from a pretty good background. Through the circumstances that God has put him through, he became wise and street-savvy about dealing with people and mould his special personality.
I am not crying out loud that God is unfair and that He should give me something to be special and people will envy about. Well I pretty much figure that out when I was in secondary and that I am not as one will term as "cool", "hip" or even "humorous". I acknowledge the Lord who gave me other special talents (which I yet to find out) so that I can contribute to Him in a different way. Ever feel like that? Well I certainly do. Hanging out with the cool kids in school wasn't much of a choice, and I certainly do have some good frens who do not bother if I am not-so-cool person.
I have ever tot abt learning all kinds of different stuff so that at least I feel special in a way. Haha but never got to set my heart down to do it. Constantly telling myself to change fer the better, but even more so telling myself that the change is not necessary. After 23 years of my life and nothing special (except love) ever happen to me, I kinda resigned to life that I am born to substitute the roles of other of what I hope I may become. Kinda like the anecdote that Kristen Durnst have said, "Ben is busy with work. And when he isn't busy and needed someone, I am there. But I am the substitute people, and can only substitute his work."
Have you been ask that if you are to pick two person to get ANY job done, who will you pick? In that instant, the image of a face or two will float up your mind. That people are the special people. Special to someone who deem them to be capable, reliable and can get anything done with their innate abilities granted by the Lord. I can think of 2, Kwek and Mun, both being the outstanding persons that I have known and thank the Lord fer this acquaintance, and both being my good frens fer 10 years. The point is, I am never one of those faces that may float up. This is also one of the characteristics of being the substitute people. Just like those science fiction shows of a captain of the space ship asking his no.2 to "take over" the realm of his command while he is away fighting some evil character. Do the film makers dwell on how his no.2 is gonna captain that ship? Nope. (That's me btw)
Fer people so bothered to read this, I am not complaining. In fact, I rejoice having the limelight taken away from me. After so long trying to "act cool" but actually "buay cool", I have to learn that this is not my cup of tea. I cannot stand up all of a sudden, crack some joke and make the whole room laugh. Even if I manage to do so, I would wonder if they are laughing at my joke, or at me. But fear not fellow-substitute people, there is a use for us. That, as coined by the Oscars, is called the supporting-role. No matter how great or talented a guy is, he is bout to be supported by a capable side-kick. Someone that this special guy would actually acknowledge his ability to aid his cause and put him by his side. Someone to be around in order to protray the skills of the special one(be it a positive or negative benchmark). Someone who makes up the "star" team and help support through behind the scene work. Someone.
I believe that in life, God has strike a balance in this world. You may find yourself envying others on how good-looking, rich, talented, humorous, girl/boy-magnet they are. But do not forget that the Lord has granted us something and some place else. Something that you need to discover; some place you need to find. And btw, you are always special. Special to your love ones, and special to your partner. I was special to someone I know, and she was special to me cos she taught me everything about love. So after all, it is the light that you want to view yourself under. If you are to choose the negative and painful side of life, go and wallow in some mud and cry to yourself how the world is unfair and God being unjust. Otherwise, brace life and look positively forward (like I am! hehe) that someday, you will be special and know your role, even if it means to be a substitute to someone.
I honestly believe in that God has created man uniquely and with varying talents and skills. To have that differing touch, God separates those who may be talented and those not-so-talented to different backgrounds and see how well they develop their innate talents under varying circumstances. Fer some people like I know, maybe fer instance Caesar, this ultra talented guy whose got everything that a woman desire and with great looks, special sense of humor, intelligence and from a pretty good background. Through the circumstances that God has put him through, he became wise and street-savvy about dealing with people and mould his special personality.
I am not crying out loud that God is unfair and that He should give me something to be special and people will envy about. Well I pretty much figure that out when I was in secondary and that I am not as one will term as "cool", "hip" or even "humorous". I acknowledge the Lord who gave me other special talents (which I yet to find out) so that I can contribute to Him in a different way. Ever feel like that? Well I certainly do. Hanging out with the cool kids in school wasn't much of a choice, and I certainly do have some good frens who do not bother if I am not-so-cool person.
I have ever tot abt learning all kinds of different stuff so that at least I feel special in a way. Haha but never got to set my heart down to do it. Constantly telling myself to change fer the better, but even more so telling myself that the change is not necessary. After 23 years of my life and nothing special (except love) ever happen to me, I kinda resigned to life that I am born to substitute the roles of other of what I hope I may become. Kinda like the anecdote that Kristen Durnst have said, "Ben is busy with work. And when he isn't busy and needed someone, I am there. But I am the substitute people, and can only substitute his work."
Have you been ask that if you are to pick two person to get ANY job done, who will you pick? In that instant, the image of a face or two will float up your mind. That people are the special people. Special to someone who deem them to be capable, reliable and can get anything done with their innate abilities granted by the Lord. I can think of 2, Kwek and Mun, both being the outstanding persons that I have known and thank the Lord fer this acquaintance, and both being my good frens fer 10 years. The point is, I am never one of those faces that may float up. This is also one of the characteristics of being the substitute people. Just like those science fiction shows of a captain of the space ship asking his no.2 to "take over" the realm of his command while he is away fighting some evil character. Do the film makers dwell on how his no.2 is gonna captain that ship? Nope. (That's me btw)
Fer people so bothered to read this, I am not complaining. In fact, I rejoice having the limelight taken away from me. After so long trying to "act cool" but actually "buay cool", I have to learn that this is not my cup of tea. I cannot stand up all of a sudden, crack some joke and make the whole room laugh. Even if I manage to do so, I would wonder if they are laughing at my joke, or at me. But fear not fellow-substitute people, there is a use for us. That, as coined by the Oscars, is called the supporting-role. No matter how great or talented a guy is, he is bout to be supported by a capable side-kick. Someone that this special guy would actually acknowledge his ability to aid his cause and put him by his side. Someone to be around in order to protray the skills of the special one(be it a positive or negative benchmark). Someone who makes up the "star" team and help support through behind the scene work. Someone.
I believe that in life, God has strike a balance in this world. You may find yourself envying others on how good-looking, rich, talented, humorous, girl/boy-magnet they are. But do not forget that the Lord has granted us something and some place else. Something that you need to discover; some place you need to find. And btw, you are always special. Special to your love ones, and special to your partner. I was special to someone I know, and she was special to me cos she taught me everything about love. So after all, it is the light that you want to view yourself under. If you are to choose the negative and painful side of life, go and wallow in some mud and cry to yourself how the world is unfair and God being unjust. Otherwise, brace life and look positively forward (like I am! hehe) that someday, you will be special and know your role, even if it means to be a substitute to someone.
# posted by gougou @ 3:08 PM 
