This is My Prayerwall

Mysteriousness of man...

I was travelling on the MRT this afternoon and it dawned upon me, that everyone, myself included, loves mysterious-ness so much. I was pondering about why I naturally prefer someone whom I do not know well over someone whom I stay with for a year, like house-mate or colleague. I think there are some truths in the saying for the more we know another party, the less likely we become lovers at the end. However, is that really biblical? Is friendship not the basis for a long lasting relationship?

I remembered the chart for how a relationship should work out. It should first start with getting to know one another. Knowledge is the utmost importance. Then comes trusting the person with the knowledge we have about the other party.

Next comes reliance on the other party. I guess at times we fail to see this importance and get too emotionally reliant on the other party. Blame us Asians for being the most emotional beings in the world.. Neverthless, I believe emotion is a good strength. when channeled properly of course.

Only after all these, then comes commitment and then intimacy. I guess we oft jump the guns so early that causes so much heart-breaks...

Hmm, I guess I learnt my lesson well. My friend just called me Prof. Jong! And I thought how appropriate.. (grinning in a self-righteous way.. :D) That the only Instituition which can gives me that title would have to be the University of Hard-Knocks!

Looking forward to whats to come though. Its a new field I need to explore, and I am very glad and thankful that God is showing me the way to go.

posted by jokejong @ 4/27/2006 12:36:00 AM