How It Started?

It was in the end of 2013, while most Malaysian Degree students (those studied in Local University) are going through examination week, a youth in his early 20's did a deep reflection on his life journey. The reflection process took about 1 week. He was longing for a care free life since his secondary studies, it was during his mid-10's. 

It was a flash back on how his life changes from 15 to 22. It had been 7 years, which we do allowed a huge change and turning point in a youngster life. Same goes to this young man, who realised he had been living in guild for years. It can be similarise with self-doubt, which all the guilds are created by the inner self of this young man. The guild towards family, love ones, friends, teammates etc.

Follows is a quick run through of the one week happenings. He went to a simple count down party with his teammates from AIESEC (A global youth run leadership organisation); he took an examination paper on 3rd January; he picked a book from his shelf - Life Lessons From The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - by Robin Sharma; he took a two hours bus back home for a family reunion party blessed by his one month old niece, Aidan. It was a tough week when he seldom speaks, just because he needs more time for himself.

He is a thought person, which sometimes also known as a 'thinker'. The decision was made after he communicates with Robin Sharma's piece of art. 

"Yes Robin, this is a nice book. However, I knew most of these. These 'mindset' or 'theories' to live a care free yet purposeful life.", he said.

"Looks like, I had been living under others' expectation for a few years."

"Nope, it's the high expectation I created for myself. The eagerness to succeed, and the egoism in me. I care how others' perceived me as a person. Till then, I did not live the life I longing to my fullest."

He lost his character in a daily basis, and get too taken away by the voices out there. He made up his mind to listen to his inner voice more often, hence, he decided to reborn and live one more time. It is just his early 20's, which he decided to live to his fullest. 

He took out his note book and pen. Next, he asked himself, how he would like to make everyday counts without being distracted by the mainstream voices out there. He defined what is important for him, and reaffirm the values he uphold.

'Arts of Living' is a platform for him to record the milestone of his life journey, for him to connect the dot backwards, while moving forward with a life purpose.

The Artist started to paint the palette on 5th January 2014. Let's read the Artist's mind, and live a beautiful life.

"This site is dedicated to my family, friends and every soul on Earth. I love you, and let's enjoy our life with humanity."

Truthfully,

John Lau C.K.