Meditation Wksp + Judging Ppl

The response for the meditation workshop i am organising is overwhelming. For the past week, I have been receiving envelopes of application forms and cheques. Now, I am hitting near my maximum limit of 50. I cant imagine having to call up the late applicants that their applications are not approved.

To date, i have received many phone calls and emails regarding the workshop. I feel joyful that there are many ppl who are so keen in learning meditations, but they lack the channels and opportunities to do so. I wudn feel so much if they were old timers who have attended many meditation retreats before. But wat surprised me is 90% of them are NEW to meditation and are very keen to learn.

I cant describe precisely in words how enthusiastic some of them are, but i really feel very happy for them. So friends out there, if u have the experiences, means and capabilities to organise a meditation retreat/workshop, pls do your part.. there r many 'hungry' beings out there who wish to learn meditation but do not have the chance/idea on how to go abt it.

Today, I attended my company's mid year general meeting cum party at a pub by the Esplanade. Think HP is really rich in spending so much money on this event, and its held twice a year. Free gifts, foods, drinks and dance hall for all.... And i get to see the 'real' side of my manager.

Jus like some typical ppl, i used to think i am very good in judging ppl, and was v confident that i can always judge a person correctly and accurately. But we all k now juding ppl is already WRONG in the first place, but inevitably, i still judge my manager during my interview session with him. I concluded him as a very honest, straight and serious person then... but i am wrong, having work with him for one week, i realise he is not a simple person, not so serious too, and can be quite cunning.

Today, i also received some complain smses from my ex-staffs, who told me how unfairly some of them have been treated by our ex-manager. I know i shldnt listen only to 1 sided story, but i know there s nothing i can do already. They told me that they are now 'superiorless' and have no one to fight for their rights and stand up for them. Tats rather unpleasant to my ears. While i feel a sudden relief that i am no longer holding the responsibility of taking charge of 130++ ppl, i am thankful of wat i ve been thru. Its indeed a rare chance that a fresh grad can take up such a senior post, a very rewarding and unforgettable experience indeed.