Comments on: Challenging Myself Beyond My Capacity http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/ Thoughts & Reflections on Ministry & Life at Gracepoint Church in Berkeley Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:44:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Judy http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-227 Judy Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:51:00 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-227 LOL - I wonder how much this describes the experience of most brothers at our church, or if it is just something unique to Pastor Ed's experience. LOL – I wonder how much this describes the experience of most brothers at our church, or if it is just something unique to Pastor Ed’s experience.

]]> By: "Anonymous" http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-203 "Anonymous" Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:04:31 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-203 Fight on P. Ed! Don't let others stop you from challenging yourself beyond your capacity. I still remember goign to Japan w/ you in Summer 2005 when you visibly gained a few lbs., but this was NOT out of gluttony, but rather out of a desire to show us younger brothers that challenging yourself beyond your "capacity" was the right way to live. Thanks! Fight on P. Ed! Don’t let others stop you from challenging yourself beyond your capacity. I still remember goign to Japan w/ you in Summer 2005 when you visibly gained a few lbs., but this was NOT out of gluttony, but rather out of a desire to show us younger brothers that challenging yourself beyond your “capacity” was the right way to live. Thanks!

]]> By: olivia http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-195 olivia Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:12:08 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-195 well, my grandma used to say every piece of rice that I didn't finish in my bowl will transform into a zit on my face. So basically, if I didn't finish everything in my bowl, I'm basically doomed to have bad acne in the future. Many Chinese parents used that to threaten their kids about finishing food, apparently. well, my grandma used to say every piece of rice that I didn’t finish in my bowl will transform into a zit on my face. So basically, if I didn’t finish everything in my bowl, I’m basically doomed to have bad acne in the future. Many Chinese parents used that to threaten their kids about finishing food, apparently.

]]> By: Spacelee http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-194 Spacelee Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:03:00 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-194 The night before meeting my prospective (Korean) mother- in- law, one of the tips given to me by a Korean friend was basically 'Eat a lot of her cooking- even if it hurts, eat some more' At that crucial dinner, my earnest effort failed, and she thought her cooking didn't please me. Thankfully in the end things worked out OK! Just wanted to share that tip with others.. The night before meeting my prospective (Korean) mother- in- law, one of the tips given to me by a Korean friend was basically ‘Eat a lot of her cooking- even if it hurts, eat some more’
At that crucial dinner, my earnest effort failed, and she thought her cooking didn’t please me. Thankfully in the end things worked out OK!

Just wanted to share that tip with others..

]]> By: Spacelee http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-193 Spacelee Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:29:20 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-193 lol! I'm one of those selfish ppl that stop eating because they’re full. I hate wasting food as well, so i'm glad there are those capable of stepping up to this challenge! I know many a husband/ dad/ wife/ mom/ friend that step up to this challenge. They contributing to saving the environment by reducing the numbers of trash bags we consume- Thank you! This post & some of the comments enlightened me, as I could never understand those that would eat large amounts of food only to exclaim with a sense of regret "I ate too much"... lol! I’m one of those selfish ppl that stop eating because they’re full.
I hate wasting food as well, so i’m glad there are those capable of stepping up to this challenge!
I know many a husband/ dad/ wife/ mom/ friend that step up to this challenge. They contributing to saving the environment by reducing the numbers of trash bags we consume- Thank you!

This post & some of the comments enlightened me, as I could never understand those that would eat large amounts of food only to exclaim with a sense of regret “I ate too much”…

]]> By: Steven http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-190 Steven Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:38:06 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-190 I think I can trace part of my tendency to overeat to lectures my parents would give me on starving children in Somalia and why I needed finish everything on my plate. To this day, I feel very guilty whenever I leave leftovers. This is really too bad, because when I go to a restaurant I like and read the menu, my eyes get as big as saucers, and my stomach feels at least as big... I often feel compelled to order the largest thing on the menu, only to realize in retrospect that I ordered wayyyy too much. As for the sister staff, don't worry pastor Ed, many a sister staff has commented on my weight, and everyone knows that I'm super skinny and super buff, so I wouldn't worry too much about them if I were you :) I think I can trace part of my tendency to overeat to lectures my parents would give me on starving children in Somalia and why I needed finish everything on my plate. To this day, I feel very guilty whenever I leave leftovers. This is really too bad, because when I go to a restaurant I like and read the menu, my eyes get as big as saucers, and my stomach feels at least as big… I often feel compelled to order the largest thing on the menu, only to realize in retrospect that I ordered wayyyy too much.

As for the sister staff, don’t worry pastor Ed, many a sister staff has commented on my weight, and everyone knows that I’m super skinny and super buff, so I wouldn’t worry too much about them if I were you :)

]]> By: robertkim http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-186 robertkim Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:32:16 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-186 I love you Pastor Ed. I love you Pastor Ed.

]]> By: john ko http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-185 john ko Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:14:24 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-185 Pastor Ed, i experienced this fully last Sunday night, when Pastor Will took away my end of meal treat. it was two small scoops of Dreyer's ice cream that we were going to throw away. I know it was more than an obligation to eat but my desire as well. But to explain my own background, I honestly see it as a reward for working hard. I love to play hard and work hard and feel like eating is just a way to finish it all off. Of course, i know many are concerned for my health and I am thankful for their concern although I'm not always happy to hear it. So i know that taking away the ice cream was ok and actually a good thing. I ought not to eat that ice cream but just wanted to explain the way I felt about my food background as well. And of course, being the youngest child and only son myself it brought my mom ultimate delight to see her son eating in such an earnest manner. Pastor Ed, i experienced this fully last Sunday night, when Pastor Will took away my end of meal treat. it was two small scoops of Dreyer’s ice cream that we were going to throw away. I know it was more than an obligation to eat but my desire as well. But to explain my own background, I honestly see it as a reward for working hard. I love to play hard and work hard and feel like eating is just a way to finish it all off. Of course, i know many are concerned for my health and I am thankful for their concern although I’m not always happy to hear it. So i know that taking away the ice cream was ok and actually a good thing. I ought not to eat that ice cream but just wanted to explain the way I felt about my food background as well.

And of course, being the youngest child and only son myself it brought my mom ultimate delight to see her son eating in such an earnest manner.

]]> By: jennifertse10 http://edkang.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/challenging-myself-beyond-my-capacity/#comment-182 jennifertse10 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:51:14 +0000 http://edkang.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-182 Thanks for your interesting explanation! No wonder guys eat so much more than girls... Do you remember any of the stories your dad told you? For me personally, I hate wasting food/resources cause my mom always tell me how much everything cost & how hard it is to earn money. I always finish my plate & only eat until I'm full, unless if it's super delicious or I'm at a buffet. However, I won't order larger portions on purpose, cause it cost more & why stuff myself until I feel like vomiting? Guys, don't assume girls don't eat more cause we care about our appearances too much... Thanks for your interesting explanation! No wonder guys eat so much more than girls… Do you remember any of the stories your dad told you?
For me personally, I hate wasting food/resources cause my mom always tell me how much everything cost & how hard it is to earn money. I always finish my plate & only eat until I’m full, unless if it’s super delicious or I’m at a buffet. However, I won’t order larger portions on purpose, cause it cost more & why stuff myself until I feel like vomiting? Guys, don’t assume girls don’t eat more cause we care about our appearances too much…

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