七月一日 July 1st, 2011
要留餘地***
做人要留些餘地
要與人和平共處
時常要以禮相待
無須要斤斤計較
不應去中傷他人
造成深深的傷痕
弄到两人無灣轉
這樣做人沒趣味
Leave room for nurturing a good relationship***
Always remember whatever you do, always leave room for nurturing a good relationship. Maintain a peaceful atmosphere when getting together with people. Always be polite to each other. There is no merit in being a calculating person. Don’t do anything injurious to people. If you hurt people deeply and drive them into a dead end road, you will compromise the tranquility of your life.
做人之道***
天底下不公平的
不合理的事太多
有的是可以改善
有的是無法可改
最好管理的辦法
就是努力去修行
提得起和放得下
這樣做人會開心
How to be a happier person***
Unfair and unreasonable things happen everyday. Some of them can be fixed but some can never be fixed. The best way to deal with such situations is to work hard to learn how to do a job diligently and yet learn how to let go. If you can do that, you will be a happier person.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
Goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book,blogspot.com
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Daily Advice June 30, 2011
六月三十日 June 30, 2011
活得更圓滿***
每段友情都是美
總有迷人的一刻
只要銘記這一刻
留下美好的回憶
忘記傷心的一刻
瀟灑說一聲再見
不再去想傷心事
生活會更加圓滿
You will be happier***
Every relationship is beautiful. It always has its enchanting moment. You only need to remember this moment and keep this as a sweet memory. No need to remember the other moments; especially those unhappy moments. Let go of those unhappy moments. Don’t ever go back to mention those unpleasant moments and you will be happier.
說一句好話***
說一句關懷的話
可增長大家情懷
輕輕的一句問候
可加深大家友誼
唔該多謝的一句
可倍添生活情趣
再說一句感恩話
會有種舒暢感受
Say a few good words***
If your words are caring, you will be able to develop a caring feeling for each other. A simple sentence like “How are you?” can help to build a good relationship. Frequent usage of “thank you” can create a comfortable atmosphere. Words of praise and appreciation will always make people happy.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
活得更圓滿***
每段友情都是美
總有迷人的一刻
只要銘記這一刻
留下美好的回憶
忘記傷心的一刻
瀟灑說一聲再見
不再去想傷心事
生活會更加圓滿
You will be happier***
Every relationship is beautiful. It always has its enchanting moment. You only need to remember this moment and keep this as a sweet memory. No need to remember the other moments; especially those unhappy moments. Let go of those unhappy moments. Don’t ever go back to mention those unpleasant moments and you will be happier.
說一句好話***
說一句關懷的話
可增長大家情懷
輕輕的一句問候
可加深大家友誼
唔該多謝的一句
可倍添生活情趣
再說一句感恩話
會有種舒暢感受
Say a few good words***
If your words are caring, you will be able to develop a caring feeling for each other. A simple sentence like “How are you?” can help to build a good relationship. Frequent usage of “thank you” can create a comfortable atmosphere. Words of praise and appreciation will always make people happy.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Daily Advice June 29, 2011
六月二十九日 June 29, 2011
得不償失***
有意栽花花不開
無心插柳柳成陰
世事難料莫強求
是你的始終是你
不是你的不會來
要明瞭得不償失
得時無須太興奮
失時也無須沮喪
Gain does not equal loss***
Sometimes when you intend to plant flowers, they never blossom. When you have no intention to plant willows, they form a shade above your head. No one knows what happens in the future. Don’t ask for more. If it belongs to you, it will come to you, but if it isn’t destined to be yours, no matter how hard you try, you won’t get it. We have no choice but to understand that what you gain may not necessarily equal to what you have lost. Therefore you don’t need to be overly excited when you gain something. Equally you don’t have to be too disappointed when you lose something.
冥冥中注定***
上天冥冥中注定
做人又怎可拒抗
就算有多大力量
也未必能夠勝天
既然如此莫生氣
關鍵有沒有盡力
如果己盡了全力
一切惟有聽天命
One’s life destiny is written***
Since one’s life destiny is written, there is no way you can fight against it. No matter how much energy you may have, you can never alter your destiny. Therefore there is no need to be angry about unanticipated changes in life. The key issue is that whether you have put in your best effort or not. If you do, don’t worry but let your destiny take its course.
Philip Chan, author of "Good Advice"
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
得不償失***
有意栽花花不開
無心插柳柳成陰
世事難料莫強求
是你的始終是你
不是你的不會來
要明瞭得不償失
得時無須太興奮
失時也無須沮喪
Gain does not equal loss***
Sometimes when you intend to plant flowers, they never blossom. When you have no intention to plant willows, they form a shade above your head. No one knows what happens in the future. Don’t ask for more. If it belongs to you, it will come to you, but if it isn’t destined to be yours, no matter how hard you try, you won’t get it. We have no choice but to understand that what you gain may not necessarily equal to what you have lost. Therefore you don’t need to be overly excited when you gain something. Equally you don’t have to be too disappointed when you lose something.
冥冥中注定***
上天冥冥中注定
做人又怎可拒抗
就算有多大力量
也未必能夠勝天
既然如此莫生氣
關鍵有沒有盡力
如果己盡了全力
一切惟有聽天命
One’s life destiny is written***
Since one’s life destiny is written, there is no way you can fight against it. No matter how much energy you may have, you can never alter your destiny. Therefore there is no need to be angry about unanticipated changes in life. The key issue is that whether you have put in your best effort or not. If you do, don’t worry but let your destiny take its course.
Philip Chan, author of "Good Advice"
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
Monday, June 27, 2011
Daily Advice June 28, 2011
六月二十八日 June 28, 2011
靜坐思考***
和別人發生意見
言語上發生衝突
覺得別人有惡意
內心會耿耿於懷
事後一個人靜坐
重新思考每句話
自己有沒有不對
漸漸會心平氣和
Meditation***
After having an argument with your opposite party, it is natural for you feel that your opponent tends to attack you and do you harm. You feel uncomfortable and miserable. The best way to deal with this is to meditate. Think carefully about what is being argued and analyze whether there is anything wrong on your side. Even there is nothing you find wrong, you will still find peace and feel better.
讓事情冲淡***
無論創傷有幾深
自然感受到哀傷
讓傷感盡情流露
但不要哀傷太久
體會事情已過去
傷心也無濟於事
慢慢讓事情冲淡
輕鬆一些向前行
Let bygones be bygones***
No matter how deep your wound is, naturally you feel the pain. Let your emotions out and burst into tears if need be, but don’t let it last for too long. You have to realize that you must let bygones be bygones. It doesn’t do you any good if you continue to be sad. Time will heal the wound. Relax a little and move on with your life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
靜坐思考***
和別人發生意見
言語上發生衝突
覺得別人有惡意
內心會耿耿於懷
事後一個人靜坐
重新思考每句話
自己有沒有不對
漸漸會心平氣和
Meditation***
After having an argument with your opposite party, it is natural for you feel that your opponent tends to attack you and do you harm. You feel uncomfortable and miserable. The best way to deal with this is to meditate. Think carefully about what is being argued and analyze whether there is anything wrong on your side. Even there is nothing you find wrong, you will still find peace and feel better.
讓事情冲淡***
無論創傷有幾深
自然感受到哀傷
讓傷感盡情流露
但不要哀傷太久
體會事情已過去
傷心也無濟於事
慢慢讓事情冲淡
輕鬆一些向前行
Let bygones be bygones***
No matter how deep your wound is, naturally you feel the pain. Let your emotions out and burst into tears if need be, but don’t let it last for too long. You have to realize that you must let bygones be bygones. It doesn’t do you any good if you continue to be sad. Time will heal the wound. Relax a little and move on with your life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Daily Advice June 27, 2011
六月二十七日 June 27, 2011
知己有幾人***
知人口面不知心
試問相識滿天下
其實知己有幾人
雖然要將心比心
防人之心不可無
逢人最好三分話
不必全抛一片心
免得日後會傷心
How many trusted friends do you have?
Don’t judge people by their appearance. Although you may know many people, how many of them are your trusted friends? Although you care for people, you still have to be careful when dealing with people. It is safer not to tell everything to everyone you know, otherwise you may get hurt in the future.
何必憤怒***
當別人駡我之時
無須要過份憤怒
如果真的駡得對
應該反省和感恩
但如果駡得不對
這只是他的立場
他駡的人不是我
何必為此而憤怒
Why get angry?
When someone criticizes you, don’t get angry. If the other party criticizes you for a good reason, then you should engage in introspection and feel grateful. If the other party criticizes you for the wrong reason, then ignore him/her. After all this is only his/her point of view. In reality, the person whom he/she is criticizing is not you. You don’t have to get angry because of this.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
知己有幾人***
知人口面不知心
試問相識滿天下
其實知己有幾人
雖然要將心比心
防人之心不可無
逢人最好三分話
不必全抛一片心
免得日後會傷心
How many trusted friends do you have?
Don’t judge people by their appearance. Although you may know many people, how many of them are your trusted friends? Although you care for people, you still have to be careful when dealing with people. It is safer not to tell everything to everyone you know, otherwise you may get hurt in the future.
何必憤怒***
當別人駡我之時
無須要過份憤怒
如果真的駡得對
應該反省和感恩
但如果駡得不對
這只是他的立場
他駡的人不是我
何必為此而憤怒
Why get angry?
When someone criticizes you, don’t get angry. If the other party criticizes you for a good reason, then you should engage in introspection and feel grateful. If the other party criticizes you for the wrong reason, then ignore him/her. After all this is only his/her point of view. In reality, the person whom he/she is criticizing is not you. You don’t have to get angry because of this.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Daily Advice June 24, 2011
六月二十四日 June 24, 2011
人情似紙薄***
職場人情似紙薄
有茶有酒有兄弟
急難何曾見一人
靠人不如靠自己
平時要勤奮向上
多讀書本增知識
知識廣辦事順利
處世待人會豁達
Difficult to find warmth in a workplace***
In a workplace, helpful people are difficult to find. Whenever there is a party, people are warm and friendly. But, when you need assistance, how many people are willing to offer a hand? You can only depend on yourself. Remember to work hard to build your own career. Try to learn from books to improve your knowledge to help you do a better job. With continued education, you can become more open-minded and can get along well with people.
口服心不服***
不要以我為中心
不用自己的威嚴
強將自己的意見
固執地強加于人
這並不是個智舉
別人口服心不服
遲早一定會反抗
結果是两敗俱傷
Giving lip-service***
Don’t be a self centered person. Don’t use your power to force people to accept your ideas. Forcing people to accept your opinion is not a smart move. Even when people say they agree with your opinions, they are in fact giving you lip-service. It is a matter of time before they will reject your ideas, and both of your will end up being hurt.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
人情似紙薄***
職場人情似紙薄
有茶有酒有兄弟
急難何曾見一人
靠人不如靠自己
平時要勤奮向上
多讀書本增知識
知識廣辦事順利
處世待人會豁達
Difficult to find warmth in a workplace***
In a workplace, helpful people are difficult to find. Whenever there is a party, people are warm and friendly. But, when you need assistance, how many people are willing to offer a hand? You can only depend on yourself. Remember to work hard to build your own career. Try to learn from books to improve your knowledge to help you do a better job. With continued education, you can become more open-minded and can get along well with people.
口服心不服***
不要以我為中心
不用自己的威嚴
強將自己的意見
固執地強加于人
這並不是個智舉
別人口服心不服
遲早一定會反抗
結果是两敗俱傷
Giving lip-service***
Don’t be a self centered person. Don’t use your power to force people to accept your ideas. Forcing people to accept your opinion is not a smart move. Even when people say they agree with your opinions, they are in fact giving you lip-service. It is a matter of time before they will reject your ideas, and both of your will end up being hurt.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Daily Advice June 23, 2011
改好自己***
不望別人能改變
人多數是不會變
最好是改好自己
不理別人的看法
首先改個人心態
對事對人要樂觀
不生怨恨和妒忌
生活總會是美好
Always improve yourself***
Don’t expect people will change. People don’t change easily. What you really can do is to change yourself. Don’t care how other people look at you. Change your attitude first. Be optimistic when dealing with things. Be positive when dealing with people. Get rid of your hatred and jealousy; you will live a pleasant life.
排難解紛***
當遇到挫折之時
不應只怨天怨地
而要詳細問自己
此時可以做甚麽
怎樣去改善現況
了解一切的細節
從中去吸取教訓
用智慧排難解紛
How to turn setback around***
When faced with a setback situation, don’t blame heaven and earth. Instead analyze the situation in detail. Ask yourself what can be done to improve the situation. From this experience, learn how to use your wisdom to turn the setback around.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
不望別人能改變
人多數是不會變
最好是改好自己
不理別人的看法
首先改個人心態
對事對人要樂觀
不生怨恨和妒忌
生活總會是美好
Always improve yourself***
Don’t expect people will change. People don’t change easily. What you really can do is to change yourself. Don’t care how other people look at you. Change your attitude first. Be optimistic when dealing with things. Be positive when dealing with people. Get rid of your hatred and jealousy; you will live a pleasant life.
排難解紛***
當遇到挫折之時
不應只怨天怨地
而要詳細問自己
此時可以做甚麽
怎樣去改善現況
了解一切的細節
從中去吸取教訓
用智慧排難解紛
How to turn setback around***
When faced with a setback situation, don’t blame heaven and earth. Instead analyze the situation in detail. Ask yourself what can be done to improve the situation. From this experience, learn how to use your wisdom to turn the setback around.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Daily Advice June 22, 2011
六月二十二日 June 22, 2011
過度憂慮***
有些人過度憂慮
而弄到行坐不安
導致精神會失常
做事提不起勁力
凡事都暗生懊悔
麻木不仁的生活
這樣做人與彊屍
是沒有甚麽區別
Being excessively anxious***
People, who are excessively anxious about everything in life, won’t feel comfortable even when they are resting. They will not find any spirit or energy to do anything. They always regret for everything they do. They live in a life that has no feelings. This kind of life is no difference than being a corpse.
選擇權***
人一生會有挫折
面對痛楚的時刻
人人是有選擇權
你可以選擇悲觀
愁眉苦臉過日子
又或者選擇樂觀
從好的方面去想
過些開朗的日子
People have choices***
It is unavoidable that one may have setbacks in one’s life-time. Facing such an unfortunate situation, you have choices. You can choose to be a pessimist and carry a sad face everyday, or you can choose to be an optimist, look at things at the bright side and move on to live an open minded life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
過度憂慮***
有些人過度憂慮
而弄到行坐不安
導致精神會失常
做事提不起勁力
凡事都暗生懊悔
麻木不仁的生活
這樣做人與彊屍
是沒有甚麽區別
Being excessively anxious***
People, who are excessively anxious about everything in life, won’t feel comfortable even when they are resting. They will not find any spirit or energy to do anything. They always regret for everything they do. They live in a life that has no feelings. This kind of life is no difference than being a corpse.
選擇權***
人一生會有挫折
面對痛楚的時刻
人人是有選擇權
你可以選擇悲觀
愁眉苦臉過日子
又或者選擇樂觀
從好的方面去想
過些開朗的日子
People have choices***
It is unavoidable that one may have setbacks in one’s life-time. Facing such an unfortunate situation, you have choices. You can choose to be a pessimist and carry a sad face everyday, or you can choose to be an optimist, look at things at the bright side and move on to live an open minded life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Monday, June 20, 2011
Daily Advice June 21, 2011
六月二十一日 June 21, 2011
幸福在手中***
上天並不是無情
而且一定很公平
選擇權在你手中
你話自己是幸福
每論是貧或是富
你一定覺得幸福
但如果你話心煩
事事都會不如意
Your happiness is in your hands***
Your society is not heartless. Moreover it is fair to everyone. Your choices in life are in your hands. If you tell yourself that you are fortunate; then you will feel fortunate whether you are poor or rich. But, if you think everything is no good, obviously nothing will turn out to be as you wish.
好天落雨***
好天落雨唔重要
不應被外界影響
不被落雨來阻難
話做就要立即做
不找藉口來偷懶
好天更不應偷懶
好天落雨都一樣
勤力把工作做好
Sunny days and rainy days***
Don’t let either sunny days or rainy days control your life. Don’t use rainy days as an excuse for not doing a good job. If you want to do a good job, don’t be lazy and don’t find excuses not to do your job. There is no reason to be lazy on sunny days either. No matter whether it is a sunny day or a rainy day, do your very best to deliver good results.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
幸福在手中***
上天並不是無情
而且一定很公平
選擇權在你手中
你話自己是幸福
每論是貧或是富
你一定覺得幸福
但如果你話心煩
事事都會不如意
Your happiness is in your hands***
Your society is not heartless. Moreover it is fair to everyone. Your choices in life are in your hands. If you tell yourself that you are fortunate; then you will feel fortunate whether you are poor or rich. But, if you think everything is no good, obviously nothing will turn out to be as you wish.
好天落雨***
好天落雨唔重要
不應被外界影響
不被落雨來阻難
話做就要立即做
不找藉口來偷懶
好天更不應偷懶
好天落雨都一樣
勤力把工作做好
Sunny days and rainy days***
Don’t let either sunny days or rainy days control your life. Don’t use rainy days as an excuse for not doing a good job. If you want to do a good job, don’t be lazy and don’t find excuses not to do your job. There is no reason to be lazy on sunny days either. No matter whether it is a sunny day or a rainy day, do your very best to deliver good results.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Daily Advice June 20, 2011
六月二十日 June 20, 2011
順從父母***
常言不聽老人言
始終吃虧在眼前
雖然父母多嘮叨
父母都是過來人
人生經歷較豐富
明白做人的道理
所言出自父母心
子女要順從父母
Listen to your parents***
There is a common saying that if you don’t listen to the advice from the elderly, you will ultimately suffer a loss. Don’t be bothered by the nagging of your parents. They have more experience and certainly know what is right or what is wrong for wrong for you. Whatever they say comes from their loving heart. Being their children, you should listen to them.
感恩心***
做人要學習感恩
人總是忽略現在
未珍惜擁有幸福
父母養育的勞苦
為人子女要感恩
小小關心不可無
同枱共吃一餐飯
父母會快樂無窮
Be grateful***
We need to learn to be grateful. People tend to take for granted neglecting the present and don’t treasure what they have now. We should be grateful to our parents for raising us. You have to show your care for your parents and do something for them. Sitting together with them to have a nice meal can give them joy.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
順從父母***
常言不聽老人言
始終吃虧在眼前
雖然父母多嘮叨
父母都是過來人
人生經歷較豐富
明白做人的道理
所言出自父母心
子女要順從父母
Listen to your parents***
There is a common saying that if you don’t listen to the advice from the elderly, you will ultimately suffer a loss. Don’t be bothered by the nagging of your parents. They have more experience and certainly know what is right or what is wrong for wrong for you. Whatever they say comes from their loving heart. Being their children, you should listen to them.
感恩心***
做人要學習感恩
人總是忽略現在
未珍惜擁有幸福
父母養育的勞苦
為人子女要感恩
小小關心不可無
同枱共吃一餐飯
父母會快樂無窮
Be grateful***
We need to learn to be grateful. People tend to take for granted neglecting the present and don’t treasure what they have now. We should be grateful to our parents for raising us. You have to show your care for your parents and do something for them. Sitting together with them to have a nice meal can give them joy.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Daily Advice June 17, 2011
六月十七日 June 17, 2011
父母心***
嬰兒落地喊三聲
未能獨立靠父母
父母愛子女的心
是顆無條件的愛
不怕勞苦喂嬰兒
努力不懈來教導
直到長大還未止
長憂一世來祝福
Parents’ loving care
When babies are born, they cannot be independent. They have to depend on their parents to feed them. Parents’ loving care is unconditional. They never care how much time and labor they have to spend on nursing and coaching their children. Dedicated parents put their best effort into bringing up their children and their blessing for their children is a continued process in their lives.
父母的愛***
父母愛永不止息
在他們個人眼中
自己孩子是最好
一定有個人天賦
就算有障礙疾病
只要能悉心栽培
經過後天的努力
一樣會前途無限
Parents' love
Parents’ love is forever. In their eyes, their children are the best in the world. Each one of them will have their own talent. Even if they have infirmities or a handicap, they can be dealt with as long as their parents devote their time and effort to cultivate their children. They, like others, will have a bright future.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
父母心***
嬰兒落地喊三聲
未能獨立靠父母
父母愛子女的心
是顆無條件的愛
不怕勞苦喂嬰兒
努力不懈來教導
直到長大還未止
長憂一世來祝福
Parents’ loving care
When babies are born, they cannot be independent. They have to depend on their parents to feed them. Parents’ loving care is unconditional. They never care how much time and labor they have to spend on nursing and coaching their children. Dedicated parents put their best effort into bringing up their children and their blessing for their children is a continued process in their lives.
父母的愛***
父母愛永不止息
在他們個人眼中
自己孩子是最好
一定有個人天賦
就算有障礙疾病
只要能悉心栽培
經過後天的努力
一樣會前途無限
Parents' love
Parents’ love is forever. In their eyes, their children are the best in the world. Each one of them will have their own talent. Even if they have infirmities or a handicap, they can be dealt with as long as their parents devote their time and effort to cultivate their children. They, like others, will have a bright future.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Daily Advice June 16, 2011
六月十六日 June 16, 2011
平安心***
解決煩惱好辦法
是靠自己的智慧
先改變對事態度
本著一顆平安心
對待惡劣的環境
都可以處之泰然
不被外界的環境
影響內心的安寧
A peaceful mind***
The best way to solve any problem depends on your own wisdom. Change your attitude first. Keep a peaceful mind and deal with adversity with an open mind. Don’t be discouraged by adversity and don’t be influenced by the external environment. You must keep a peaceful mind.
相由心生***
每一個人的心態
都有它的影響力
內心潛著的氣質
可改變外在貌相
清心寡慾的人兒
體態相貌會慈祥
人見會生心歡喜
處處一定受歡迎
One’s appearance comes from within***
One’s attitude can influence one’s action and speech. One’s innermost feelings can affect one’s appearance. A person who has no unnecessary demands will have a kind face and is welcome everywhere he/she goes.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
平安心***
解決煩惱好辦法
是靠自己的智慧
先改變對事態度
本著一顆平安心
對待惡劣的環境
都可以處之泰然
不被外界的環境
影響內心的安寧
A peaceful mind***
The best way to solve any problem depends on your own wisdom. Change your attitude first. Keep a peaceful mind and deal with adversity with an open mind. Don’t be discouraged by adversity and don’t be influenced by the external environment. You must keep a peaceful mind.
相由心生***
每一個人的心態
都有它的影響力
內心潛著的氣質
可改變外在貌相
清心寡慾的人兒
體態相貌會慈祥
人見會生心歡喜
處處一定受歡迎
One’s appearance comes from within***
One’s attitude can influence one’s action and speech. One’s innermost feelings can affect one’s appearance. A person who has no unnecessary demands will have a kind face and is welcome everywhere he/she goes.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Daily Advice June 15, 2011
六月十五日 June 15, 2011
祝賀父親節***
六月慶祝父親節
做人父親甚艱難
出外揾錢要養家
在家要教育子女
要做一個好父親
其實一定唔容易
人子女要孝順
齊齊慶賀父親節
Celebrate Father’s Day***
In June we should celebrate Father’s Day. It is a tough job to be a father. Not only you have to go out to work, you need to take care of your children at home. You also need to provide them with a great education. To be a good father is not easy. Being their children, you need to show your filial piety. Every year, celebrate Father’s Day with your father.
尊敬父母***
人要對父母尊重
父母是人的起源
愛父母如愛自己
孝順父母是責任
盡一點點的孝心
並不是一種回報
父母付出的愛心
一生一世還不完
Respect your parents***
We must respect our parents. They are the reason why we exist. You should love your parents in the same way you love yourself. It is your responsibility to show your filial piety. Showing your care for them is not enough to repay their sacrifice for you. For what they have done for you, you will never be able to repay them in your entire life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
祝賀父親節***
六月慶祝父親節
做人父親甚艱難
出外揾錢要養家
在家要教育子女
要做一個好父親
其實一定唔容易
人子女要孝順
齊齊慶賀父親節
Celebrate Father’s Day***
In June we should celebrate Father’s Day. It is a tough job to be a father. Not only you have to go out to work, you need to take care of your children at home. You also need to provide them with a great education. To be a good father is not easy. Being their children, you need to show your filial piety. Every year, celebrate Father’s Day with your father.
尊敬父母***
人要對父母尊重
父母是人的起源
愛父母如愛自己
孝順父母是責任
盡一點點的孝心
並不是一種回報
父母付出的愛心
一生一世還不完
Respect your parents***
We must respect our parents. They are the reason why we exist. You should love your parents in the same way you love yourself. It is your responsibility to show your filial piety. Showing your care for them is not enough to repay their sacrifice for you. For what they have done for you, you will never be able to repay them in your entire life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Monday, June 13, 2011
Daily Advice June 14, 2011
六月十四日 June 14, 2011
學習態度***
只熟讀不加思索
結果好像沒讀過
反而會覺得迷糊
但是只會去深思
而從來不去實踐
結果就更多疑惑
甚至失去了信心
一定要學以致用
Study manner***
If you only read materials superficially, without putting in any effort to study it thoroughly and understand it, then you have read it but you didn't understand it. You may end up getting confused about what you have read. On the other hand, if you only think about it without putting it in practice, you have more doubts than answers. You may even lose confidence in yourself. Therefore, you must apply what you’ve learned and learn from your practical experience.
溫故而知新***
社會是日新月異
故要勤力去學習
學時要深入理解
不可以粗枝大葉
不理解等於未學
但人的智能有限
故要溫故而知新
才會有新的收獲
Review what you’ve learned***
The world is changing and every day new technologies emerge. Therefore you need to study hard to maintain pace with the world. During this study period, you can’t be sloppy; you should study the details and try to understand everything thoroughly. Once you have acquired the knowledge, you must re-study it every now and then. Then you can apply what you’ve learned and you will have a rewarding experience.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
學習態度***
只熟讀不加思索
結果好像沒讀過
反而會覺得迷糊
但是只會去深思
而從來不去實踐
結果就更多疑惑
甚至失去了信心
一定要學以致用
Study manner***
If you only read materials superficially, without putting in any effort to study it thoroughly and understand it, then you have read it but you didn't understand it. You may end up getting confused about what you have read. On the other hand, if you only think about it without putting it in practice, you have more doubts than answers. You may even lose confidence in yourself. Therefore, you must apply what you’ve learned and learn from your practical experience.
溫故而知新***
社會是日新月異
故要勤力去學習
學時要深入理解
不可以粗枝大葉
不理解等於未學
但人的智能有限
故要溫故而知新
才會有新的收獲
Review what you’ve learned***
The world is changing and every day new technologies emerge. Therefore you need to study hard to maintain pace with the world. During this study period, you can’t be sloppy; you should study the details and try to understand everything thoroughly. Once you have acquired the knowledge, you must re-study it every now and then. Then you can apply what you’ve learned and you will have a rewarding experience.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Daily Advice June 13, 2011
六月十三日 June 13, 2011
毅力***
世上沒無力回轉
只要有一顆信心
回轉機會定會有
無論情況有幾差
只要堅持不放棄
自己能力雖不夠
可以向外界求助
毅力可戰勝一切
When there is a will, there is a way***
There is nothing in this world that cannot be fixed. As long as you have confidence, there will be an opportunity to fix anything. No matter how bad the situation is, as long as you insist that you won’t give up and if you think you don’t have the ability to turn a bad situation around, you can always ask for help. With such an attitude, you will be able to turn the bad situation around.
第二個機會***
人一生誰無失敗
失敗一次莫沮喪
還有第二個機會
只要不傷心灰心
事情總會有灣轉
首先要保持樂觀
從失敗過程學習
從頭再來多一次
Second opportunity***
It is very likely that one may encounter failure in one’s life. Don’t be depressed if you fail this time. Future opportunities may possibly exist. As long as you don’t feel hurt and discouraged, there is an opportunity that bad things may turn around. Be optimistic first, and learn something from your failure. With what you have learned, you should have a second opportunity to start it over again.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
毅力***
世上沒無力回轉
只要有一顆信心
回轉機會定會有
無論情況有幾差
只要堅持不放棄
自己能力雖不夠
可以向外界求助
毅力可戰勝一切
When there is a will, there is a way***
There is nothing in this world that cannot be fixed. As long as you have confidence, there will be an opportunity to fix anything. No matter how bad the situation is, as long as you insist that you won’t give up and if you think you don’t have the ability to turn a bad situation around, you can always ask for help. With such an attitude, you will be able to turn the bad situation around.
第二個機會***
人一生誰無失敗
失敗一次莫沮喪
還有第二個機會
只要不傷心灰心
事情總會有灣轉
首先要保持樂觀
從失敗過程學習
從頭再來多一次
Second opportunity***
It is very likely that one may encounter failure in one’s life. Don’t be depressed if you fail this time. Future opportunities may possibly exist. As long as you don’t feel hurt and discouraged, there is an opportunity that bad things may turn around. Be optimistic first, and learn something from your failure. With what you have learned, you should have a second opportunity to start it over again.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Daily Advice June 10, 2011
六月十日 June 10, 2011
聰明人***
聰明人交友小心
不會與小人交道
不會去輔佐惡人
更不會賣友求榮
從來不作奸犯科
不會無中生是非
不做出惡濁行為
會腳踏實地做人
A smart person***
A smart person is always careful when choosing a friend. He/she will avoid getting consorting with people of questionable character, will not aid and abet those people intent on doing harm, won’t betray his/her friend for personal glory and won’t violate the law and commit crimes. Definitely he/she will not engage in any unacceptable behavior but maintain a practical approach to make a living.
視友為手足***
對朋友視為手足
大家可成為心腹
不應該互相利用
相反可傾訴苦水
更可以互相鼓勵
相聚時高談闊論
大家有講又有笑
可算是一種樂趣
How to treat your friends***
If you treat your friends as brothers and sisters, they will become your trusted friends. They won’t take advantage of you and you can rely on them to share your sorrow with. Both of you will encourage each other mutually. When you get together, you will always have a good time. Having trusted friends is a pleasure in life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
聰明人***
聰明人交友小心
不會與小人交道
不會去輔佐惡人
更不會賣友求榮
從來不作奸犯科
不會無中生是非
不做出惡濁行為
會腳踏實地做人
A smart person***
A smart person is always careful when choosing a friend. He/she will avoid getting consorting with people of questionable character, will not aid and abet those people intent on doing harm, won’t betray his/her friend for personal glory and won’t violate the law and commit crimes. Definitely he/she will not engage in any unacceptable behavior but maintain a practical approach to make a living.
視友為手足***
對朋友視為手足
大家可成為心腹
不應該互相利用
相反可傾訴苦水
更可以互相鼓勵
相聚時高談闊論
大家有講又有笑
可算是一種樂趣
How to treat your friends***
If you treat your friends as brothers and sisters, they will become your trusted friends. They won’t take advantage of you and you can rely on them to share your sorrow with. Both of you will encourage each other mutually. When you get together, you will always have a good time. Having trusted friends is a pleasure in life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Daily Advice June 9, 2011
六月九日 June 9, 2011
百行孝為先***
孔子「百行孝為先」
曾說「出則事公卿」
也說「入則事父兄」
出外對別人尊重
在家要尊重父母
如能夠做到孝悌
家庭和藹樂融融
天下太平享安逸
Filial piety is the most important behavior in your life***
Confucius said filial piety is the most important behavior in your life. He also said people should be loyal to their superiors at work and at home to be loyal to their father and brothers. Outside their home, people should respect other people but at home respect their parents. If you can do that, you will have a happy family and the society you live in will be a peaceful one.
父母恩***
父母親情重如山
眠乾睡濕為子女
只要子女笑開顏
日捱夜捱一樣笑
大家齊齊嘻哈笑
內心喜悦難形容
此恩此德何時報
一生一世報不完
Parents’ graciousness***
Parents’ gracious love is like mountain. It is strong and cannot be measured. They give up their sleep to take care of their children and as long as they see the smile of their children, they too will smile. The joy of laughing together is beyond description. When can we repay such love? There is no way you can repay it in your whole life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
百行孝為先***
孔子「百行孝為先」
曾說「出則事公卿」
也說「入則事父兄」
出外對別人尊重
在家要尊重父母
如能夠做到孝悌
家庭和藹樂融融
天下太平享安逸
Filial piety is the most important behavior in your life***
Confucius said filial piety is the most important behavior in your life. He also said people should be loyal to their superiors at work and at home to be loyal to their father and brothers. Outside their home, people should respect other people but at home respect their parents. If you can do that, you will have a happy family and the society you live in will be a peaceful one.
父母恩***
父母親情重如山
眠乾睡濕為子女
只要子女笑開顏
日捱夜捱一樣笑
大家齊齊嘻哈笑
內心喜悦難形容
此恩此德何時報
一生一世報不完
Parents’ graciousness***
Parents’ gracious love is like mountain. It is strong and cannot be measured. They give up their sleep to take care of their children and as long as they see the smile of their children, they too will smile. The joy of laughing together is beyond description. When can we repay such love? There is no way you can repay it in your whole life.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Daily Advice June 8, 2011
六月八日 June 8, 2011
問心無愧***
其實錢財如糞土
仁義才是值千金
寧可人人來負我
千期不要我負人
就算人情似紙薄
也要溫暖去待人
一生做人最重要
是做到問心無愧
Having a clear conscience***
When comparing wealth with justice and humanity, wealth seems like a trivial concern, whereas justice and humanity will seem to be worth much more. I rather prefer people betray me than for me to betray them. Even when our relationship is as thin as a piece of paper, I still value the relationship with a warm heart. What one can do in one’s life is to strive to have a clear conscience.
寂寞***
寂寞不等於孤獨
可以是一種境界
讓人能反思自身
清醒地找到自我
清楚自己要甚麼
明瞭怎樣向前行
當機缘成熟之時
大展拳腳表潛質
Being alone***
Being alone doesn’t equal to loneliness.
It could be a kind of mental state that allows you to reflect on your own affairs and trying to discover who you are. Once you understand what you want, and how you are going to proceed to reach your personal goal, and when the opportunity comes, you can demonstrate your potentials to help you reach your goal.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
問心無愧***
其實錢財如糞土
仁義才是值千金
寧可人人來負我
千期不要我負人
就算人情似紙薄
也要溫暖去待人
一生做人最重要
是做到問心無愧
Having a clear conscience***
When comparing wealth with justice and humanity, wealth seems like a trivial concern, whereas justice and humanity will seem to be worth much more. I rather prefer people betray me than for me to betray them. Even when our relationship is as thin as a piece of paper, I still value the relationship with a warm heart. What one can do in one’s life is to strive to have a clear conscience.
寂寞***
寂寞不等於孤獨
可以是一種境界
讓人能反思自身
清醒地找到自我
清楚自己要甚麼
明瞭怎樣向前行
當機缘成熟之時
大展拳腳表潛質
Being alone***
Being alone doesn’t equal to loneliness.
It could be a kind of mental state that allows you to reflect on your own affairs and trying to discover who you are. Once you understand what you want, and how you are going to proceed to reach your personal goal, and when the opportunity comes, you can demonstrate your potentials to help you reach your goal.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Monday, June 6, 2011
Daily Advice Jun 7, 2011
六月七日 June 7, 2011
不要強求***
為貪戀一樣東西
費盡心思去追求
不擇手段去争取
過程中無數損失
日後是無法彌補
這樣未必是值得
是你的始終是你
無須過份去追求
Don’t force yourself***
Because of a personal greed, you will be inclined to use every means to pursue what you want even if it means you may harm someone. Throughout this process, you may lose a lot and such loss can never be replaced. Such behavior is totally not worth it. If it is destined to be yours, it will be yours. Therefore, there is no need to harm others in order to get what you want.
生命之珍貴***
生命是極之珍貴
只要留得青山在
那怕是沒有柴燒
銘記著生命脆弱
天天要保持健康
不可以過份勞力
不可以花天酒地
更不可吸煙吸毒
Life is extremely precious***
Life is extremely precious. There is a Chinese saying that as long as you nurture plant life on a mountain, you won’t have to worry that you won’t have wood to burn to keep you warm in winter. Life is fragile. You must take good care of your health and don’t work excessively to harm your body. Don’t indulge in dissipation. Don’t smoke and don’t be a drug addict.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
不要強求***
為貪戀一樣東西
費盡心思去追求
不擇手段去争取
過程中無數損失
日後是無法彌補
這樣未必是值得
是你的始終是你
無須過份去追求
Don’t force yourself***
Because of a personal greed, you will be inclined to use every means to pursue what you want even if it means you may harm someone. Throughout this process, you may lose a lot and such loss can never be replaced. Such behavior is totally not worth it. If it is destined to be yours, it will be yours. Therefore, there is no need to harm others in order to get what you want.
生命之珍貴***
生命是極之珍貴
只要留得青山在
那怕是沒有柴燒
銘記著生命脆弱
天天要保持健康
不可以過份勞力
不可以花天酒地
更不可吸煙吸毒
Life is extremely precious***
Life is extremely precious. There is a Chinese saying that as long as you nurture plant life on a mountain, you won’t have to worry that you won’t have wood to burn to keep you warm in winter. Life is fragile. You must take good care of your health and don’t work excessively to harm your body. Don’t indulge in dissipation. Don’t smoke and don’t be a drug addict.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Daily Advice June 6, 2011
六月六日 June 6, 2011
慶祝父親節***
父母對子女的愛
勞心勞力的付出
從來都不望回報
做子女定要孝順
六月慶祝父親節
定要同父親慶祝
這不是一種回報
而是盡一點孝心
We should celebrate Father’s Day***
Parents devote their love and labor to take care of their children. They do it out of true love and don’t expect any rewards. Being their children, we ought to show our filial piety. We should celebrate Father’s Day and spend time with our fathers. Such act is not compensation, but a way to show our sincere love and care for them.
偉大父母恩***
回憶童年的時光
父母怎樣愛子女
如何保護個小孩
眠乾睡濕是誰
教育英才又誰
為子女無怨言
用心良苦來培養
一個傑出青少年
Parent’s graciousness***
From time to time, we should recall how our parents take care of us and how they protect us when we were small. They lost a lot of sleep because of taking care of us. They put in a lot of efforts in educating us. Yet they never complain. Their goal is to produce an outstanding young person.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
慶祝父親節***
父母對子女的愛
勞心勞力的付出
從來都不望回報
做子女定要孝順
六月慶祝父親節
定要同父親慶祝
這不是一種回報
而是盡一點孝心
We should celebrate Father’s Day***
Parents devote their love and labor to take care of their children. They do it out of true love and don’t expect any rewards. Being their children, we ought to show our filial piety. We should celebrate Father’s Day and spend time with our fathers. Such act is not compensation, but a way to show our sincere love and care for them.
偉大父母恩***
回憶童年的時光
父母怎樣愛子女
如何保護個小孩
眠乾睡濕是誰
教育英才又誰
為子女無怨言
用心良苦來培養
一個傑出青少年
Parent’s graciousness***
From time to time, we should recall how our parents take care of us and how they protect us when we were small. They lost a lot of sleep because of taking care of us. They put in a lot of efforts in educating us. Yet they never complain. Their goal is to produce an outstanding young person.
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Daily Advice June 5, 2011
June 5, 2011 - Special announcement
千萬個感謝***
本人千萬個感謝
多謝两年的支持
第一本書名忠言
加拿大中文電台
一言驚醒夢中人
天天與聽眾分享
第二本書名醒言
中英對照醒世人
A thousand times of “Thank You”***
From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank my fans for supporting my writing project in the last two years. My first book titled “Good Advice” is on air in Canada. My second book titled “Good Advice Part 2” is now available. This book is written in both Chinese and English.
金石格言***
晨光活現温哥華
星期一至星期五
晨早六時十五分
以及七時十五分
節目主持何活權
分享陳中興忠言
一言驚醒夢中人
句句是金石格言
Good Advice***
William Ho, Canada Chinese AM1470 Radio Station morning talk show host, every morning at about 6:15 am and 7:15 am, shares a piece of advice from Philip Chan’s book titled “Good advice”. Each piece of advice can serve as a template to live a good, worthy and productive life.
Philip Chan, author of "Good Advice"
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
千萬個感謝***
本人千萬個感謝
多謝两年的支持
第一本書名忠言
加拿大中文電台
一言驚醒夢中人
天天與聽眾分享
第二本書名醒言
中英對照醒世人
A thousand times of “Thank You”***
From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank my fans for supporting my writing project in the last two years. My first book titled “Good Advice” is on air in Canada. My second book titled “Good Advice Part 2” is now available. This book is written in both Chinese and English.
金石格言***
晨光活現温哥華
星期一至星期五
晨早六時十五分
以及七時十五分
節目主持何活權
分享陳中興忠言
一言驚醒夢中人
句句是金石格言
Good Advice***
William Ho, Canada Chinese AM1470 Radio Station morning talk show host, every morning at about 6:15 am and 7:15 am, shares a piece of advice from Philip Chan’s book titled “Good advice”. Each piece of advice can serve as a template to live a good, worthy and productive life.
Philip Chan, author of "Good Advice"
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Daily Advice June 2, 2011
六月二日 June 2, 2011
退一步***
人與人會有磨擦
難免有不如意事
但如果鑽牛角尖
不肯願意退一步
結果受傷最深的
好可能不是別人
而是你自己本身
退一步皆大歡喜
Give in a little***
Conflicts between people at times are unavoidable. When faced with such an unpleasant situation, you shouldn’t be stubborn. If you are not willing to give in a little, the person who got hurt the most might not be your opponent, it could be you. But, if you are willing to give in a little, you may allow both of you to have a way out and be accommodating to each other again in the future.
和藹共處***
能與人和藹共處
才可得真正安寧
否則與人來鬥氣
不是對方來害我
就是我來害對方
這樣鬥氣過日子
就算你贏又會點
試問有甚麼意義
Live in peace***
You can have a peaceful life only if you can get along well with other people. By contrast, if you fight with people for everything, you may end up being hurt or you will have hurt others. Even if you win every time there is a conflict, does that really make you happy? Is this life a meaningful one for you?
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com
退一步***
人與人會有磨擦
難免有不如意事
但如果鑽牛角尖
不肯願意退一步
結果受傷最深的
好可能不是別人
而是你自己本身
退一步皆大歡喜
Give in a little***
Conflicts between people at times are unavoidable. When faced with such an unpleasant situation, you shouldn’t be stubborn. If you are not willing to give in a little, the person who got hurt the most might not be your opponent, it could be you. But, if you are willing to give in a little, you may allow both of you to have a way out and be accommodating to each other again in the future.
和藹共處***
能與人和藹共處
才可得真正安寧
否則與人來鬥氣
不是對方來害我
就是我來害對方
這樣鬥氣過日子
就算你贏又會點
試問有甚麼意義
Live in peace***
You can have a peaceful life only if you can get along well with other people. By contrast, if you fight with people for everything, you may end up being hurt or you will have hurt others. Even if you win every time there is a conflict, does that really make you happy? Is this life a meaningful one for you?
Philip Chan, author of “Good Advice”
goodadvicechan@yahoo.com
http://good-advice-book.blogspot.com