and
Karate Kid for toughness of spirit, grit, and determination...
07 February 2012
05 February 2012
Talking about...
systems...
A basic definition of system is a political or social order.
We all live in a system composed of many smaller parts which are systems in themselves. Flouting any of these, going against them. breaking them, fighting them, or even deviating from them causes a fair amount of pain and discomfort to say the least, and one ends up spending time defending oneself - time which could be used to live... . So what do we do? Accept blindly whatever these orders or systems put us into? Certainly not - if some system, or part of a system goes against what you believe, or value, you cannot accept it, but remember that in trying to fight a system, the propagators of that will close ranks and you will find yourself up against a huge, huge wall. Better than that would be to try and work within the system. I'll share an example that I've learnt - when we were in the Gulf, every man and every woman wore the National costume of the dishdasha and abaya. Under this however, many wore designer wear... . How better to explain how to be within the system, and yet be yourself, and live the way you believe?
And we can work this in whatever system we find ourselves... . Try it, I do...
(A word of caution: never do anything unethical when trying to work your own way within the system - that's bound to boomerang and come back very badly at that...)
The only time one has to or needs to or must break a system is if it oppresses the spirit or soul to the point of destruction - then it is far, far better to opt totally out of the system and create your own way... . And, believe me, since this is a matter of the soul, and the spirit, you will find the strength within to combat anything that comes in your path...
A basic definition of system is a political or social order.
We all live in a system composed of many smaller parts which are systems in themselves. Flouting any of these, going against them. breaking them, fighting them, or even deviating from them causes a fair amount of pain and discomfort to say the least, and one ends up spending time defending oneself - time which could be used to live... . So what do we do? Accept blindly whatever these orders or systems put us into? Certainly not - if some system, or part of a system goes against what you believe, or value, you cannot accept it, but remember that in trying to fight a system, the propagators of that will close ranks and you will find yourself up against a huge, huge wall. Better than that would be to try and work within the system. I'll share an example that I've learnt - when we were in the Gulf, every man and every woman wore the National costume of the dishdasha and abaya. Under this however, many wore designer wear... . How better to explain how to be within the system, and yet be yourself, and live the way you believe?
And we can work this in whatever system we find ourselves... . Try it, I do...
(A word of caution: never do anything unethical when trying to work your own way within the system - that's bound to boomerang and come back very badly at that...)
The only time one has to or needs to or must break a system is if it oppresses the spirit or soul to the point of destruction - then it is far, far better to opt totally out of the system and create your own way... . And, believe me, since this is a matter of the soul, and the spirit, you will find the strength within to combat anything that comes in your path...
03 February 2012
Sharing...
something I read in my Upper Room this morning, and thought how beautifully this illustrated it:
From our brokenness God creates a mosaic of grace...
He wants to make something beautiful of our lives, whether we are broken only a little or nearly destroyed...
01 February 2012
Finally...
got fed up of crib - crib - crib and wrote this: http://www.zizira.com/secure/are-we-appreciative-enough/
Sharing...
doubles happiness, and redoubles efforts to become strong and happy again....
there's a rider -
you need a good, caring, loving friend for sharing, just anybody won't do...
there's a rider -
you need a good, caring, loving friend for sharing, just anybody won't do...
How many of us...
even know that it is our responsibility to see to it that we are happy and fulfilled persons?
Know it now....this is our obligation and duty to ourselves, especially since we are also to care for those around us...
Start with GRATITUDE for who we are, what we are, what we have, what we do, and the way we use our lives, (make changes to ensure gratefulness)
then be CONTENT
and then,
SHARE
Know it now....this is our obligation and duty to ourselves, especially since we are also to care for those around us...
Start with GRATITUDE for who we are, what we are, what we have, what we do, and the way we use our lives, (make changes to ensure gratefulness)
then be CONTENT
and then,
SHARE
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