After embracing my new outlook of the traveling mindset. I realized that art lingers all around us, last week I watched a symphony and as always it is amazing to see how a composer can create such harmony out of so many instrument, and that made me think about an artist or a chief or a dancer who can create beauty out of nothingness.
Its fascinating how much inspiration lies around us, and that art does not lie just in music, paintings and poetry but the creation of something from nothing, which applies to all aspects of living from work to friendships. All these elements would not be here, if there was no one to appreciate and acknowledge the people who drive for them.
Within each hobby or profession there is a whole industry and clique who believe their interest is the most important thing to live for. All these areas of focus, is the beginning or a standpoint to the synergy of cultures, traditions and customs which make up our complex world.
Today that thought rose again when I was doing my hair and nails. Every profession is an art of its own... if people embrace it with passion. Question is, what is my area of passion.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Traveling Mindset
Recently my friend Susan shared with me a book which was basically a collaboration of powerful stories.
It provoked to think about all the amazing people I have an opportunity to meet and how never to underestimate how much people go through. From my parents, family members, friends and absolute stranger, no matter the scale of the problem we have the resilience to go through so much.
In the early hours of morning I went meteor gazing with a friend and in the midst of our conversations I realized that the state of mind I enjoy the most, is the traveling state; because of constant curiosity and always being opened to new things. It is not something that so difficult to do but we are always focused on meaningless things that we disregard the beautiful things around us.
Recently one of my projects at work is to organize the Long Service Award Ceremony, which is a day where my company celebrates our staff and also acknowledges those who are retiring. One of my favorite staff members Mr Oh is retiring this year, and the thing I love about him is his simplicity and positivity.
Today I decided to incorporate my 'traveling mindset' and heard the story of an old lady who I see walking the bridge couple of times a week. I usually smile at her, but today I said hello and asked her how her day was. I was delighted to find that she was happy, and thought of Mr Oh. Will this mindset be lost with our older generations? Well this 78 year old lady was going to Chinatown, where she goes ever night to feed the street cats. I have never heard of anything so lovely, and also very compassionate, to travel to a different part of the city to feed the street cats. It made me think of my granny, who shared that there is nothing for me to do, no friends to see because they are either sick or dead. I wondered if I was at that age who I would rather be. Never say there is tomorrow, we may not make it till tomorrow.
Think of the traveller in you and have a great day today. ;)
It provoked to think about all the amazing people I have an opportunity to meet and how never to underestimate how much people go through. From my parents, family members, friends and absolute stranger, no matter the scale of the problem we have the resilience to go through so much.
In the early hours of morning I went meteor gazing with a friend and in the midst of our conversations I realized that the state of mind I enjoy the most, is the traveling state; because of constant curiosity and always being opened to new things. It is not something that so difficult to do but we are always focused on meaningless things that we disregard the beautiful things around us.
Recently one of my projects at work is to organize the Long Service Award Ceremony, which is a day where my company celebrates our staff and also acknowledges those who are retiring. One of my favorite staff members Mr Oh is retiring this year, and the thing I love about him is his simplicity and positivity.
Today I decided to incorporate my 'traveling mindset' and heard the story of an old lady who I see walking the bridge couple of times a week. I usually smile at her, but today I said hello and asked her how her day was. I was delighted to find that she was happy, and thought of Mr Oh. Will this mindset be lost with our older generations? Well this 78 year old lady was going to Chinatown, where she goes ever night to feed the street cats. I have never heard of anything so lovely, and also very compassionate, to travel to a different part of the city to feed the street cats. It made me think of my granny, who shared that there is nothing for me to do, no friends to see because they are either sick or dead. I wondered if I was at that age who I would rather be. Never say there is tomorrow, we may not make it till tomorrow.
Think of the traveller in you and have a great day today. ;)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Eco-friendly convenience store opens in Kyoto city hall
I am a big fan of Japanese technology and innovation. Now they do it again with their eco-friendly convienence store. In some Singapore foodcourt some stalls try to encourage similar behavior by charging 30-40cents less if you bring your own tuperware.
I would love to see this happenning the world :)
Article is below.
The City of Kyoto and the Kyoto 2R System Project jointly launched a three-month pilot program on June 23, 2009, to operate an experimental, environment-conscious convenience store dubbed the "Eco-Conveni Miyako Style" inside the Kyoto City Hall. This is the first store of its kind in Japan to focus on promoting eco-friendly habits, such as encouraging citizens to carry their own bottles, shopping bags, and chopsticks. Canned and bottled drinks are not available at the store, so customers must bring their own bottles or cups, which are filled by sales assistants with drinks from the beverage dispenser. Besides this, the store uses a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting system, which requires less electricity than conventional lighting, and only vehicles powered by natural gas are used for deliveries. All electricity used at the store is supplied by renewable energy using green power certificates. The store also provides another social benefit by employing persons with disabilities.
I would love to see this happenning the world :)
Article is below.
The City of Kyoto and the Kyoto 2R System Project jointly launched a three-month pilot program on June 23, 2009, to operate an experimental, environment-conscious convenience store dubbed the "Eco-Conveni Miyako Style" inside the Kyoto City Hall. This is the first store of its kind in Japan to focus on promoting eco-friendly habits, such as encouraging citizens to carry their own bottles, shopping bags, and chopsticks. Canned and bottled drinks are not available at the store, so customers must bring their own bottles or cups, which are filled by sales assistants with drinks from the beverage dispenser. Besides this, the store uses a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting system, which requires less electricity than conventional lighting, and only vehicles powered by natural gas are used for deliveries. All electricity used at the store is supplied by renewable energy using green power certificates. The store also provides another social benefit by employing persons with disabilities.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Distance
In the words of Jim Morrison "People are strange when you're a stranger"
I am finally moving out and its hit me that I have been here for 18 months. I didn't realize where the time has went or how much I have missed my friends and family back in Cairo until this Ramadan. Its the one month in the year traditions are just not the same being in Little Singapore.
It also seems that with time; in some friendships distance inevitably changes relationships. Is it naive of me to think that doesn't always need to be case?
I am finally moving out and its hit me that I have been here for 18 months. I didn't realize where the time has went or how much I have missed my friends and family back in Cairo until this Ramadan. Its the one month in the year traditions are just not the same being in Little Singapore.
It also seems that with time; in some friendships distance inevitably changes relationships. Is it naive of me to think that doesn't always need to be case?
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Endurance
A bedouin was asked "How can you endure the desert?"
He answered, "What is there to endure when one has the earth for his mattress, the sky for his cover, the sun for his food and the wind to drink? By God, we followed in the tracks of people proceeding us by several stage.
We were barefoot. The sun was the center of the sky, so that everything stood in its shadow. They were certainly in a worse condition that ours, their bed was dust, their pillow stones, their inner garment air and their outer one space."
He answered, "What is there to endure when one has the earth for his mattress, the sky for his cover, the sun for his food and the wind to drink? By God, we followed in the tracks of people proceeding us by several stage.
We were barefoot. The sun was the center of the sky, so that everything stood in its shadow. They were certainly in a worse condition that ours, their bed was dust, their pillow stones, their inner garment air and their outer one space."
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
October 24th Run the Race for Cancer in Cairo Pyramids
Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer among women worldwide.
In Egypt, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and it represent 18.9% of total cases (35.1% in women and 2.2% in men) among the Egypt National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Join Egypt's first ever race for the cure of cancer on 24th October at the pyramids: this event is supported by her Excellency Mrs Susan Mubarak, Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt and Susan G. Komen.
Details below:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B90sM-PEkicVMjBhMjBkMjYtMTEwYy00ZTFjLTg0NjQtYWU3MDUzZTMwYjI1&hl=en
In Egypt, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and it represent 18.9% of total cases (35.1% in women and 2.2% in men) among the Egypt National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Join Egypt's first ever race for the cure of cancer on 24th October at the pyramids: this event is supported by her Excellency Mrs Susan Mubarak, Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt and Susan G. Komen.
Details below:
http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B90sM-PEkicVMjBhMjBkMjYtMTEwYy00ZTFjLTg0NjQtYWU3MDUzZTMwYjI1&hl=en
22.09.09 - Simultaneous Prayer Ceremony for the Healing of Mother Earth in Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt and across the world
On the 22nd Sept starting at 4pm prompt, a simultaneous prayer ceremony for the healing of Mother Earth will occur in 50 places around the world including Tibet, India, USA, Palestine, England, Egypt, Portugal, Peru, Jordan, Hawaii, Chile, Israel, Brazil, Mexico, Ireland and Italy.
This ancient indigenous Peruvian Fire Ceremony has been conducted for the past few years, four times a year on the Equinox and Solstice. Its purpose is to help bring mankind back into spiritual balance with our Earth, it is very beautiful and important ceremony, and you are invited to join us, to bring your prayers, your love, your music…….
In the Middle East there are 7 fires: here are the details please be in touch with the contact person if you intend to join.
In Palestine, with Sami Awad from the Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem, at the Tent of Nations, Nahalin (an area near Betar where Israelis and Palestinians can travel freely), for those wishing to join please contact Lisa 054 489 6494 (if coming from Israel) or Sami - 059 9674989 (if coming from Palestine)
In Jerusalem, at Jabal Mukaber in the forest of peace under the U.N compound) Armon Hanaziv (with Yair and Ilana, please contact Yair (054 773 6518). * On the 21st evening there will also be a sweat lodge ceremony in Bar- Geura, near Jerusalem in preparation for the 22nd and in sink with the international day for peace –for info contact tom (054 921 0218) .
In Israel, three ceremonies will be held in the north of the county:
In the Amuka Forest with Tomer and Amanda (04 6258402, 052 323 6341)
In Har Megido with Eyal and Ronit (052 258 8021)
In Har Tavor with Ohad and Dawn 0526109713.
In Jordan, in the area of Amman, with Jamil and Hanan (079 542 9557)
In Egypt, Sinai, at Ras el Shateen Beach, at Yusuf’s camp with Yusuf and Pamela Contact (Pamela - notallthosewhowanderarelost@yahoo.com)
22.09.09 – טקס תפילה משותף למען שלום וריפוי של אמא אדמה, יערך במקביל בישראל,ירדן, פלשתין,מצרים ומסביב לעולם.
ב 22 לספטמבר בשעה 16.00 בדיוק, טקס תפילה משותף למען שלום וריפוי של אמא אדמה יערך במקביל
ב 50 מקומות מסביב לעולם כולל טיבט, הודו, ארה"ב, פלשתין, אנגליה, מצרים ,פורטוגל, פרו, ירדן, האוואי, צ'ילה, ישראל ,ברזיל, מקסיקו, אירלנד ואיטליה.
טקס זה במקורו מטקס אש פרואני עתיק. בשנים האחרונות הטקס עבר והופץ מפרו לשאר העולם.
הטקס נערך 4 פעמים בשנה, בימי השוויון וביום הקצר והארוך בשנה. מטרתו לעזור לנו בני-האדם להחזיר את האיזון הרוחני עם כדור הארץ (אמא אדמה), הבריאה. הטקס נערך בצורה יפה וחשיבותו גדולה מאוד.
בשם האהבה והשלום אתם מוזמנים מאוד להשתתף עימנו בטקס, הביאו איתכם את תפילותיכם, אהבתכם, שירתכם וכלי נגינתכם......
במזרח התיכון ישנם 7 מדורות: לפניכם הפרטים, בבקשה צרו קשר עם איש הקשר של המדורה אליה אתם מתעדים להצטרף.
בפלשתין: עם סמי עוואד, מה Holy Land Trust , בית לחם, באוהל לכל העמים, נחלין (איזור ליד ביתר איפה שישראלים ופלשתינאים יכולים לנוע בחופשיות). לאלו המעוניינים להצטרף נא צרו קשר עם
ליסה 0544896494(עם מגיעים מישראל) , או סמי 0599674989(עם מגיעים מפלשתין).
בירושלים: בג'אבל מוכאבר עם יאיר ואילנה, נא צרו קשר (0547736518).
מתחת למתחם מפקדת האו"ם בטיילת ארמון הנציב. ביער השלום. (אחת השכונות של ג'אבל מוכאבר חצויה ע"י החומה). אנו נצפה בשקיעת החמה מעל העיר העתיקה.
*בערב ה 21 לספטמבר יתקיים טקס סוואט לוג'ד בישוב בר- גיורא, ליד ירושלים. כהכנה לטקס ב22 ובתאום עם יום השלום הבינלאומי. לתאום נא צרו קשר עם תום (0549210218).
בישראל- שלושה טקסים יתקיימו בצפון המדינה.
ביער עמוקה: עם תומר ואמנדה (, 0523236341 046258402).
בהר מגידו: עם אייל ורונית (0522588021).
בהר תבור: עם אוהד ודון (052610973).
בירדן: באזור עמאן, עם ג'אמיל וחנאן. 0795429557).
במצרים: סיני, בחוף ראש השטן, במחנה של יוסוף, עם יוסוף ופאמלה.
צרו קשר עם פאמלה- notallthosewhowanderarelost@yahoo.com.
שימו לב!!! הטקס יתחיל ב15:00 לאור שינוי שעון החורף.
22/09/2009 ستقام مراسم الصلاة في وقت واحد لشفاء الأرض الأم في إسرائيل والأردن وفلسطين ومصر وجميع أنحاء العالم
في 22 من سبتمبر في الساعة الرابعة من بعد الظهر نحثكم في وقت واحد للبدء بمراسم الصلاة من أجل شفاء الأرض الأم ، هذا الحدث سوف يحصل في 50 مكانا من أنحاء العالم بما في ذلك التبت والهند والولايات المتحدة وفلسطين وانكلترا ومصر والبرتغال ، وبيرو ، والأردن ، وهاواي ، وشيلي ، إسرائيل والبرازيل والمكسيك وايرلندا وايطاليا.
حفل النار هذا أصلة من سكان بيرو القديمة وقد جرى على مدى السنوات القليلة الماضية ، أربع مرات في السنة على اعتدال و انقلاب الشمس في الصيف. والغرض منه هو المساعدة على تحقيق عودة البشرية إلى التوازن الروحي مع أرضنا ، أنة حفل مهم و جميل جدا ، وانتم مدعوون للانضمام إلينا ، لإحضار الصلاة ، الحبك ، الموسيقى.......
في الشرق الأوسط ، هناك 7 نيران : هنا التفاصيل نرجى أن تكون على اتصال مع الشخص الذي ينسق الاتصال إذا كنت تنوي الانضمام.
في فلسطين ، مع سامي عوض من هولي لأند ترست ، وبيت لحم ، في خيمة الشعوب ، نحالين (منطقة تقع بالقرب من مستوطنة بتار فيه الفلسطينيون والإسرائيليون يستطيعون السفر بحرية) ، للراغبين في الانضمام يرجى الاتصال على ليزا 0544896496(للقادمين من إسرائيل)
أو سامي -- 0599674989 (للقادمين من فلسطين)
في القدس ، في جبل المكبر في غابة السلام تحت مجمع الأمم المتحدة) ارمون حنا زيف (مع يائير وأيلانا ، يرجى الاتصال مع يائير (0547736518). * وفي مساء 21 سبتمبر سيكون هناك أيضا احتفال عرق لودج في بار جيورا ، بالقرب من القدس في إطار التحضير ل 22 سبتمبر مع اليوم الدولي للسلام --
لمزيد من المعلومات الاتصال على توم (0542910218).
في إسرائيل سوف يتم عقد ثلاث حفلات في شمال البلاد :
في غابة أموكا مع تومر وأماندا (046258402 , 0523236341)
في هار مجدو مع ايال ورونيت (0522588021)
في هار تافور مع اوهاد والفجر 0526109713.
في الأردن ، في منطقة عمان ، مع جميل وحنان (0795429557)
في مصر ، سيناء ، على ساحل رأس الشطين ، في مخيم اليوسف مع يوسف و باميلا .للاتصال (باميلا -- notallthosewhowanderarelost@yahoo.com)
(ملاحظة : هذة النار ستضاء في الساعة الثالثة مساء – يرجى الالتزام بالوقت
This ancient indigenous Peruvian Fire Ceremony has been conducted for the past few years, four times a year on the Equinox and Solstice. Its purpose is to help bring mankind back into spiritual balance with our Earth, it is very beautiful and important ceremony, and you are invited to join us, to bring your prayers, your love, your music…….
In the Middle East there are 7 fires: here are the details please be in touch with the contact person if you intend to join.
In Palestine, with Sami Awad from the Holy Land Trust, Bethlehem, at the Tent of Nations, Nahalin (an area near Betar where Israelis and Palestinians can travel freely), for those wishing to join please contact Lisa 054 489 6494 (if coming from Israel) or Sami - 059 9674989 (if coming from Palestine)
In Jerusalem, at Jabal Mukaber in the forest of peace under the U.N compound) Armon Hanaziv (with Yair and Ilana, please contact Yair (054 773 6518). * On the 21st evening there will also be a sweat lodge ceremony in Bar- Geura, near Jerusalem in preparation for the 22nd and in sink with the international day for peace –for info contact tom (054 921 0218) .
In Israel, three ceremonies will be held in the north of the county:
In the Amuka Forest with Tomer and Amanda (04 6258402, 052 323 6341)
In Har Megido with Eyal and Ronit (052 258 8021)
In Har Tavor with Ohad and Dawn 0526109713.
In Jordan, in the area of Amman, with Jamil and Hanan (079 542 9557)
In Egypt, Sinai, at Ras el Shateen Beach, at Yusuf’s camp with Yusuf and Pamela Contact (Pamela - notallthosewhowanderarelost@yahoo.com)
22.09.09 – טקס תפילה משותף למען שלום וריפוי של אמא אדמה, יערך במקביל בישראל,ירדן, פלשתין,מצרים ומסביב לעולם.
ב 22 לספטמבר בשעה 16.00 בדיוק, טקס תפילה משותף למען שלום וריפוי של אמא אדמה יערך במקביל
ב 50 מקומות מסביב לעולם כולל טיבט, הודו, ארה"ב, פלשתין, אנגליה, מצרים ,פורטוגל, פרו, ירדן, האוואי, צ'ילה, ישראל ,ברזיל, מקסיקו, אירלנד ואיטליה.
טקס זה במקורו מטקס אש פרואני עתיק. בשנים האחרונות הטקס עבר והופץ מפרו לשאר העולם.
הטקס נערך 4 פעמים בשנה, בימי השוויון וביום הקצר והארוך בשנה. מטרתו לעזור לנו בני-האדם להחזיר את האיזון הרוחני עם כדור הארץ (אמא אדמה), הבריאה. הטקס נערך בצורה יפה וחשיבותו גדולה מאוד.
בשם האהבה והשלום אתם מוזמנים מאוד להשתתף עימנו בטקס, הביאו איתכם את תפילותיכם, אהבתכם, שירתכם וכלי נגינתכם......
במזרח התיכון ישנם 7 מדורות: לפניכם הפרטים, בבקשה צרו קשר עם איש הקשר של המדורה אליה אתם מתעדים להצטרף.
בפלשתין: עם סמי עוואד, מה Holy Land Trust , בית לחם, באוהל לכל העמים, נחלין (איזור ליד ביתר איפה שישראלים ופלשתינאים יכולים לנוע בחופשיות). לאלו המעוניינים להצטרף נא צרו קשר עם
ליסה 0544896494(עם מגיעים מישראל) , או סמי 0599674989(עם מגיעים מפלשתין).
בירושלים: בג'אבל מוכאבר עם יאיר ואילנה, נא צרו קשר (0547736518).
מתחת למתחם מפקדת האו"ם בטיילת ארמון הנציב. ביער השלום. (אחת השכונות של ג'אבל מוכאבר חצויה ע"י החומה). אנו נצפה בשקיעת החמה מעל העיר העתיקה.
*בערב ה 21 לספטמבר יתקיים טקס סוואט לוג'ד בישוב בר- גיורא, ליד ירושלים. כהכנה לטקס ב22 ובתאום עם יום השלום הבינלאומי. לתאום נא צרו קשר עם תום (0549210218).
בישראל- שלושה טקסים יתקיימו בצפון המדינה.
ביער עמוקה: עם תומר ואמנדה (, 0523236341 046258402).
בהר מגידו: עם אייל ורונית (0522588021).
בהר תבור: עם אוהד ודון (052610973).
בירדן: באזור עמאן, עם ג'אמיל וחנאן. 0795429557).
במצרים: סיני, בחוף ראש השטן, במחנה של יוסוף, עם יוסוף ופאמלה.
צרו קשר עם פאמלה- notallthosewhowanderarelost@yahoo.com.
שימו לב!!! הטקס יתחיל ב15:00 לאור שינוי שעון החורף.
22/09/2009 ستقام مراسم الصلاة في وقت واحد لشفاء الأرض الأم في إسرائيل والأردن وفلسطين ومصر وجميع أنحاء العالم
في 22 من سبتمبر في الساعة الرابعة من بعد الظهر نحثكم في وقت واحد للبدء بمراسم الصلاة من أجل شفاء الأرض الأم ، هذا الحدث سوف يحصل في 50 مكانا من أنحاء العالم بما في ذلك التبت والهند والولايات المتحدة وفلسطين وانكلترا ومصر والبرتغال ، وبيرو ، والأردن ، وهاواي ، وشيلي ، إسرائيل والبرازيل والمكسيك وايرلندا وايطاليا.
حفل النار هذا أصلة من سكان بيرو القديمة وقد جرى على مدى السنوات القليلة الماضية ، أربع مرات في السنة على اعتدال و انقلاب الشمس في الصيف. والغرض منه هو المساعدة على تحقيق عودة البشرية إلى التوازن الروحي مع أرضنا ، أنة حفل مهم و جميل جدا ، وانتم مدعوون للانضمام إلينا ، لإحضار الصلاة ، الحبك ، الموسيقى.......
في الشرق الأوسط ، هناك 7 نيران : هنا التفاصيل نرجى أن تكون على اتصال مع الشخص الذي ينسق الاتصال إذا كنت تنوي الانضمام.
في فلسطين ، مع سامي عوض من هولي لأند ترست ، وبيت لحم ، في خيمة الشعوب ، نحالين (منطقة تقع بالقرب من مستوطنة بتار فيه الفلسطينيون والإسرائيليون يستطيعون السفر بحرية) ، للراغبين في الانضمام يرجى الاتصال على ليزا 0544896496(للقادمين من إسرائيل)
أو سامي -- 0599674989 (للقادمين من فلسطين)
في القدس ، في جبل المكبر في غابة السلام تحت مجمع الأمم المتحدة) ارمون حنا زيف (مع يائير وأيلانا ، يرجى الاتصال مع يائير (0547736518). * وفي مساء 21 سبتمبر سيكون هناك أيضا احتفال عرق لودج في بار جيورا ، بالقرب من القدس في إطار التحضير ل 22 سبتمبر مع اليوم الدولي للسلام --
لمزيد من المعلومات الاتصال على توم (0542910218).
في إسرائيل سوف يتم عقد ثلاث حفلات في شمال البلاد :
في غابة أموكا مع تومر وأماندا (046258402 , 0523236341)
في هار مجدو مع ايال ورونيت (0522588021)
في هار تافور مع اوهاد والفجر 0526109713.
في الأردن ، في منطقة عمان ، مع جميل وحنان (0795429557)
في مصر ، سيناء ، على ساحل رأس الشطين ، في مخيم اليوسف مع يوسف و باميلا .للاتصال (باميلا -- notallthosewhowanderarelost@yahoo.com)
(ملاحظة : هذة النار ستضاء في الساعة الثالثة مساء – يرجى الالتزام بالوقت
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