AFVOA Newletters of Year 2004

Page 72 of 153 Me : But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can’t we be free from problems? God : Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems. Me : Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don’t know where we are heading.. God : If you look outside you will not know where you are heading. Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight. Me : sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do? God : Success is a Measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a Measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead. You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock. Me : In tough times, how do you stay motivated? God : Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing. Me : What surprises you about people? God : When they suffer they ask, “why Me?” When they prosper, they never ask “Why Me” Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth. Me : sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I can’t get the answer. God : Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation. Me : How can I get the best out of life? God : Face your past without regret. Handle your present confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Me : One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered. God : There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO. Me : Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start the New Day with a new sense of inspiration. God : Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don’t believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve not a problem to resolve. Trust Me. Life is wonderful if you know how to live. Sarva Mangalaani Bhavanthu. (contributed by Air Cmde MN Amirthalingam, AVSM, VM) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ARMED FORCES VETERAN OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ON 16 MAY 2004 – SECRETARY REPORT 1. Good Evening everybody. The Veteran officers Association has now been formerly registered and as part of the mendatory requirement and as as the outgoing Secretary I have a job to perform ie rendering the Secretary Report. 2. What started as an informal gathering of a few like minded Retired Veterans on 08