Palestinian youths practice their park-our skills in Gaza
Picture: APAimages/Rex Features
Sunday, 3 November 2013
Picture of the day
Palestinian youths practice their park-our skills in Gaza
Picture: APAimages/Rex Features
Sunday thoughts
They are two of the most popular words in the world, but as time goes on and as the world evolves they seem to be losing their popularity as well as importance. "Please" and "Thank you" have been, as referred to most, the magic words for quiet as long as we can remember and these words can be more powerful and meaningful than any other word you may use on a daily basis.
I was riding a bus to school recently when the bus made a stop at one of its regular bus-stops. As the bus stopped, two elderly ladies got on the bus. They looked pretty much tired and frail, so me being the human being I am, full of life, love and ethics, I spotted them from the moment they got in the bus, and in my head I knew already that I would stand up and offer my sit to one of them, and the fact that the bus was full meant that I really had to do it, I had no choice at that point.I, then,raised from the seat I was on and offered my sit to one of the ladies and by seeing that, the person sitting next to me did the same thing.
Both ladies sat down comfortably, I was delighted to have helped someone at that moment, for there is no greater joy for me than that, but something hit me at the moment... Those ladies never said a word or two to any of us, the ones who offered them the seats. I started thinking about how I was raised and the way my grandmother, mother and other elders in my family, always taught me to use the words "Please and Thank you". I also thought of the way we, the new generation, are constantly described by older generations and the media as rebellious, ill-mannered and arrogant people, but wait, how can we be any less different if the same people that usually criticize our demeanor act in an unpleasant way. Actions speak louder and better than words, and we get motivated when we see people do something that they would want us to do as well.
None of us has the right to judge anyone. I've realized that some people sometimes get so caught up in analyzing the behavior of others that they tend to forget about the good things themselves. Always do your best to change something you are not happy with because it starts with you. Those ladies were wrong but that does not mean we all have to be that way, let's keep doing good and using the magic words in that way, who knows, we may change the world and make it a better place.
I was riding a bus to school recently when the bus made a stop at one of its regular bus-stops. As the bus stopped, two elderly ladies got on the bus. They looked pretty much tired and frail, so me being the human being I am, full of life, love and ethics, I spotted them from the moment they got in the bus, and in my head I knew already that I would stand up and offer my sit to one of them, and the fact that the bus was full meant that I really had to do it, I had no choice at that point.I, then,raised from the seat I was on and offered my sit to one of the ladies and by seeing that, the person sitting next to me did the same thing.
Both ladies sat down comfortably, I was delighted to have helped someone at that moment, for there is no greater joy for me than that, but something hit me at the moment... Those ladies never said a word or two to any of us, the ones who offered them the seats. I started thinking about how I was raised and the way my grandmother, mother and other elders in my family, always taught me to use the words "Please and Thank you". I also thought of the way we, the new generation, are constantly described by older generations and the media as rebellious, ill-mannered and arrogant people, but wait, how can we be any less different if the same people that usually criticize our demeanor act in an unpleasant way. Actions speak louder and better than words, and we get motivated when we see people do something that they would want us to do as well.
None of us has the right to judge anyone. I've realized that some people sometimes get so caught up in analyzing the behavior of others that they tend to forget about the good things themselves. Always do your best to change something you are not happy with because it starts with you. Those ladies were wrong but that does not mean we all have to be that way, let's keep doing good and using the magic words in that way, who knows, we may change the world and make it a better place.
Sunday, 27 October 2013
Sunday thoughts
Human beings are the only creatures that pay to live in a planet that was created for them to live in. As the world advances, we become so consumed by its ideologies as well as idiosyncrasies that it seems impossible to live without following such norms.The media is the biggest form of communication we have. It plays a strong role in everything we do and how we view things. Media controls the world whereas it should be the other way around.
Our views on things such beauty, lifestyle, good and bad are mostly associated with whatever the media shows us. we fail to use our mental power, which has also been automatically programmed to the world around us due to the media, from the moment we are born and we end up thinking just like everyone else does. Sometimes I wonder whether we are really ourselves or we are just like a cartoon that is designed a certain way and have no free will at all.We are all here for a purpose, and you would be a complete moron to think otherwise.
It is hard to be what we are because of many things that surround us and the circumstances we may have to encounter in this journey called life, but always try to explore the power of your mind. Do not get caught up in the same circle as everyone else, life is bigger than the box you may find yourself in right now and using your mind will let you see how. Learning how to use your mind will help you find not only yourself but also discover the true meaning and purpose of life.
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Picture of the day
On Sunday, Banksy set up a stall in Central Park selling original signed canvasses for $60 each (or £37). A YouTube video documenting the stall's progress indicated that much of the work went unsold, and those who did make purchases were unaware of the extensive value of the pieces.
Picture: Banksy
Sunday thoughts
Family is a beautiful word. Being part of a
family is very tough as both expect certain things from one another and when
things don’t go according to one’s way of thinking, the relationship can get a
little messy. There are different stages in the life of a person and it is
essential that the elders in your family understand that. Also, times change
and parents sometimes fail to understand that yet, it is their duty to be on
the same page with us in our different stages in life. They are older, wiser, more
experienced and know a lot, but they do not know everything and that is where
the balance between parents and their children should come in.
As parents or guardians sometimes tend to
hold on to their kids for so long and hard that they tend to forget that it is
part of life that people grow and become responsible for themselves. Parents
should give their kids a chance not only to speak but to do things that the
children think will be beneficial for both parties more so when they get to
that young adult stage of life.
Helping out your children as they get older
is not always about giving the money you have been saving for him during his
early years, or other material means but try to instill a sense of responsibility
and self-sustenance in them and let them do things for themselves, it is part
of education. As I have always thought, I would rather have my parents teach me
how to catch a fish, than giving me the fish in my hand, that way I will always
be grateful to them and it help me become a better person and achieve more.
Parents do not be afraid to teach your
children how to become independent and how to get a head start on life, and by
parents I mean everyone that has children under their care. Give your children
responsibilities, make them feel useful, consider your children’s thoughts and
ideas, if you have a car teach them how to drive, if you have a company make
them part of it by giving them small jobs to do, give them money as well as
they need it but know how to balance it, it is the small things that will make
a huge difference in the future, and what may seem stupid and illogical to you
may be your kid’s greatest need.
The older we live the more we know, but that does
not necessarily mean that we know more than everybody younger than us. Of all
the people on earth, I never thought I would actually learn so much more about
life from a person younger than I am. Hearing things I needed to hear from this
person changed my whole perspective of life and made me learn things about
myself that I never knew I had as well. I would not be writing this to you guys
if it was not for this person.
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Picture of the day - Rio de Janeiro Protest
Demonstrators also torched a bus on Rio Branco Avanue, Brazil, and pulled furniture out of banks to use in barricades as they squared off with police.
Picture: REUTERS
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