Denise Hong Kong

• To many people, Yoga is a form of exercise.
  But, Yoga is actually much much much more than that.

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• Through his words, his ideas and opinions on a different aspects of life, Prof. Enstein had proved himself not only a extremely smart scientist, but also a very wise man.

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• awareness - the key to living in balance!

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  Life is a miracle!

  In this world, some of us are sad, some are mad.
  Some want to hide away from facts.
  But, till the end, we shall find
  miracle is life,
  when nothing is not in our hands.

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  我不認識這個世界，對於自己的存在深感疑惑。

  宇宙浩瀚、人類渺小。時間是相對的，人生卻是一剎。

  究竟科學是什麼？唸了這些年理科，原來自己知得很少！實在太少！

  是時候繼續惡補。

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• Induction to deduction,
  theories are never proven.
  when scientists got only evidence.
  Probability and frequency,
  both are reflection of god’s dices,
  embracing nature is uncertainty.
  Newton or Einstein
  ideas evolve and revolve,
  who can tell changes are reaso ... (continue)

  Induction to deduction,
  theories are never proven.
  when scientists got only evidence.
  Probability and frequency,
  both are reflection of god’s dices,
  embracing nature is uncertainty.
  Newton or Einstein
  ideas evolve and revolve,
  who can tell changes are reasonable or not?
  Christians against Darwinians,
  a century of disagreement,
  will someday they find a balance?
  When science is to answer questions,
  philosophy is to question
  how the answers are given.
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  I took a course on the philosophy of science during undergraduate. Since then, I have been enthralled by the subject.

  "The principle task of philosophy of science is to analyse the methods of enquiry used in various science."...quoted from p.12

  I think both the philosophy and the history of science are of paramount importance to the study and practice of science. It is pity that many scientists neglect them nowadays.

  This book may not be the best one, but surely it is a good introductory of the subject and a good revision for me.

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• I love Coelho's <Alchemist> and <Zahir>. But this book is a bit "too much" for me.

  The book talks about Coelho's search for Spirituality when he did his prilimage in Spain. It contains many descriptions on mystic rites, which are not always agreeable to me.

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• I brought it from New Zealand, at the Thermal Wonderland.
  I love volcanoes, I love geology!

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• Indian philosophy has a development history of over 5,000 years. It is really very difficult to present the topic in a "Very Short Introduction". The topics covered in the book appears to be very much simplified.

  Nevertheless, this book opens a door for me.

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  Frankly, I do not like this book very much.
  It gave me neither inspiration nor entertainment.
  Quite disappointing.

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• If we can't learn from the past, the World has no other way to go.....but COLLAPSE!

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  This book《Evolution: the triumph of an idea》, I should have read a long time ago. It is so brilliantly written and (I think) is a “must read”!

  Darwin’s brilliant evolution theory is not simply “evolution by natural selection”, but is a much more sophisticated and imperative scientific work. ... (continue)

  This book《Evolution: the triumph of an idea》, I should have read a long time ago. It is so brilliantly written and (I think) is a “must read”!

  Darwin’s brilliant evolution theory is not simply “evolution by natural selection”, but is a much more sophisticated and imperative scientific work. The book talks about the development history of evolution theory, its strong links between a wide range of disciplines, such as geology, biology, ecology, biotechnology…etc. The chapters on the evolution (rise) of human being (homo sapiens) are particularly interesting. During the reading of this book, I rediscovered the importance of my own discipline (earth sciences), and once again thought how lucky I am to have chosen it.

  In the last chapters, the author discusses the “fight” between Darwinism and Christianity. As a geologist myself, I observe many processes of the Earth; I learn how rocks and minerals are formed; I find ancient animals and plants in fossils. The material world is so obvious that it seems the room for “God” is very slim. Yet, I am not denying the importance of religions. And yet, I simply cannot believe in the existence of a “Creator” of our universe. For me, science is science, whereas faith is faith; there is nothing contradictory of the two completely different notions!

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  Now that we have lived to our age, have gained some or many experiences from life.

  We know the skills and all the connections we needs for our works.

  We have savings in banks, some books, houses or cars.

  Friends, who can share our happiness, are around us.

  Our bodies still ... (continue)

  Now that we have lived to our age, have gained some or many experiences from life.

  We know the skills and all the connections we needs for our works.

  We have savings in banks, some books, houses or cars.

  Friends, who can share our happiness, are around us.

  Our bodies still have the strength they need.

  And, if lucky, a lovely companion, and even one or two children, are nearby.

  Our lives seem to be contented. We seem to want the same conditions be continued till the end.

  But...do we have the COURAGE to "give up" all of these, just to search for our dreams? For the deepest desires in our hearts?

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  The author of this book has told a simple story with touching words.

  Maybe, we should learn to see other people, no matter having autism or not, in a totally different angle. And then, the world will become a very different place.

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• shocking beauty!

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  死亡--人生的反思

  Quote--"Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you are not really losing it. You are just passing it on to someone else."

  早前和朋友把酒閒談，無意間談及有關死亡的經驗和對死亡的看法。原來雖然大家的背景、年歲好像差不多，伹對於死亡這回事卻有截然不同的體會。

  有兩位朋友認為人死了就什麽再也不存在，就連靈魂也會隨着死亡而消散。這樣是「唯物論」的想法，人只是由一堆細胞組成，有蛋白質、水、等等其他的物質。生命不過是這些物質組成的細胞的聚合， ... (continue)

  Quote--"Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you are not really losing it. You are just passing it on to someone else."

  早前和朋友把酒閒談，無意間談及有關死亡的經驗和對死亡的看法。原來雖然大家的背景、年歲好像差不多，伹對於死亡這回事卻有截然不同的體會。

  有兩位朋友認為人死了就什麽再也不存在，就連靈魂也會隨着死亡而消散。這樣是「唯物論」的想法，人只是由一堆細胞組成，有蛋白質、水、等等其他的物質。生命不過是這些物質組成的細胞的聚合，而死亡只不過代表這些物質的分解。我原以為這種想法把生命想得太簡單，以為大部份人都不認同。

  朋友中有兩個是教徒，一個天主教，一個基督教。理所當然，他們相信死後可以到天堂，可以得到永生。但意想不到的是他們對死亡依然有恐懼、不理解、無奈。雖然恐懼、不理解、無奈都是人面對死亡時的人之常情，而且通常還加上不甘心、留戀人世、憤怒、遺憾、痛苦…。

  另外一個朋友，雖然沒有宗教背景，但總相信有 “上帝” 存在。死亡是什麽? 他並沒有想清楚。至於我自己，本身一直受到佛教思想影響。我相信靈魂存在，死亡後靈魂有一天會返回來，在另一個身體重生。但這是否等於佛教的輪迴，我認為也未必一定。我認為未必有十八層地獄，牛頭馬面都只是故事罷。而我並未得到解脫。

  我相信死亡之後的事、會到的世界，都是依據每個人他自己的信念、自己所嚮往的地方所存在。我們所處的世界，只是我們對這個世界的想法的反映！死亡之後的世界也是一樣。可能天堂和地獄是同一個地方，可能靈魂只是一抹微塵。如果相信有天堂，天堂就是你最終會到的目的地。如果相信輪迴，你就能夠再次回來承受以往的「業」。如果看過 <Five People You Meet in Heaven>，你可能相信並且明白，死亡只是對人生的一次反思，和最終的回顧。

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• Fate

  Sometimes we are hindered by what we have already possessed. Job, money, friends, lover,
  stability in life, "used-to" environment...At the same time, we lost our dreams forever.
  Not all of us understand our fate.
  Most of us think that fate is leading our way.
  My heart tell me ... (continue)

  Sometimes we are hindered by what we have already possessed. Job, money, friends, lover,
  stability in life, "used-to" environment...At the same time, we lost our dreams forever.
  Not all of us understand our fate.
  Most of us think that fate is leading our way.
  My heart tell me I shall find my pace...
  though I am still struggling between dreams and reality, trying to understand the true heart of the universe, as always...

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• An excellent book for those who love geology.
  As a geologist myself, this book shows me the paths in the past, leading to the present and then to the future.

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  Best book ever read!

  This is the book I keep reading again and again.
  Everytime when I feel frustrated or sad, I recall the words it says.

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• Geological Beauty

  This book contains photographs of the wide variety of geological landscapes to be found in Hong Kong and describes, in simple terms with accompanying sketches, how they were formed.

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