Some dream, and they have things they want to achieve in life but give up too easily. Others simply don’t have a dream.
I know, it’s not always easy to predict what you can achieve in future, but the impossible is possible when we you have a dream and strive to achieve it. It is hard work and dedication that makes your dream a reality.
The world is a witness to this, and we have numerous achievers, who puzzle us on their achievements. Let’s not give up our hopes, and work towards our goal. Get inspiration from Stevie Wonder, who was blind from birth, but a musical genius. Who would have believed a decade ago Obama, who has a Kenyan father, would become the President of USA. Even in our country, few years back not many people would have believed Nasheed will be our next President. Again and again, we see extra ordinary achievements from people, but surely they all have in common a vision, commitment, and belief to achieve their goal .
I was indeed deeply touched by the achievement of Suasn Boyle. I watched her YouTube video many, many times. It was amazing. Who would have believed that she would be such a mega star?
Do you have a dream? Are you chasing it? It’s time to act.
Watch this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Missionaries working in the Maldives?
I don’t know how the situation is now. But I hear lot of reporting that missionaries are working within Maldives. I know personally, this was the case back in 80s. The questions now remain are what shall we be doing now. Ask them to stop? Take actions against those who breach the constitution or should we allow them to carry out their work, because it’s human right? I am not advocating as a religious scholar or trying to put a political spin on it.
I would let the politicians and religious scholars to decide on the best cause of action. However, I have my own view. Something, I sincerely believe, and we as parents should think about. The world has become a global village. Internet allows free flow of information. We, Maldivians now travel a lot , and our children spend years and years in foreign lands, and live with people of different faiths. This is part of life, and we cannot escape this anymore.
So stopping them preaching in the Maldives do not stop them reaching us or our children. Never mind how hard we try or what measures we take, they will always find a way to reach us either within our country or through other mediums.
I am not advocating that we should stop our effort to prevent them reaching us or operating within Maldives. We can take all measures, but still it’s not full proof. SO, it’s time we think differently, and act differently. Educate and inform our children on comparative religion. Tell them about Jesus and inform them about major differences between Islam and Christianity. Inform them that Christian confer divinity upon Jesus, and what we think of him, and how to refute their argument, logically or from scriptures. The more you know, the stronger your faith will be.
For many of us, now what happens is, we hardly know anything about any other religions. So when someone tells us something, we don’t know what to do. Let me give you an example. They may tell you, doesn’t Quran tell you that Injeel is from GOD. You would say yes. Now the next question could be, so you believe Injeel is from GOD, but why do you reject Bible or Gospel. Do you have an answer? Probably not many will be able to answer. So arm yourself and your children with enough information to combat missionary activities. I think this is the way forward, and something we seriously have to consider.
I would let the politicians and religious scholars to decide on the best cause of action. However, I have my own view. Something, I sincerely believe, and we as parents should think about. The world has become a global village. Internet allows free flow of information. We, Maldivians now travel a lot , and our children spend years and years in foreign lands, and live with people of different faiths. This is part of life, and we cannot escape this anymore.
So stopping them preaching in the Maldives do not stop them reaching us or our children. Never mind how hard we try or what measures we take, they will always find a way to reach us either within our country or through other mediums.
I am not advocating that we should stop our effort to prevent them reaching us or operating within Maldives. We can take all measures, but still it’s not full proof. SO, it’s time we think differently, and act differently. Educate and inform our children on comparative religion. Tell them about Jesus and inform them about major differences between Islam and Christianity. Inform them that Christian confer divinity upon Jesus, and what we think of him, and how to refute their argument, logically or from scriptures. The more you know, the stronger your faith will be.
For many of us, now what happens is, we hardly know anything about any other religions. So when someone tells us something, we don’t know what to do. Let me give you an example. They may tell you, doesn’t Quran tell you that Injeel is from GOD. You would say yes. Now the next question could be, so you believe Injeel is from GOD, but why do you reject Bible or Gospel. Do you have an answer? Probably not many will be able to answer. So arm yourself and your children with enough information to combat missionary activities. I think this is the way forward, and something we seriously have to consider.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Make Your Friend Happy
Sorry having to say this. But don’t you think it’s weird and impolite when you meet your friends after a long time, the first comment some people make is “You’re so fat, or you’re so thin or maybe you look old”. Haven’t you experienced this before? I am sure most of you would have come across this situation in life.
Can’t we be more polite than this, be more selective in what we say or be more sensitive to others feelings. I have asked many of my friends, and the more I ask, the more I am surprised. This phenomenon is more common than I have ever thought. Ask yourself how you would feel if you receive same comments. If you are like most people, you would tell yourself, what’s wrong with this guy, and you would hate it.
When you meet your old friends, why not say something more pleasing. Make him happy, and want to see you and meet you again. Ask how he is doing, ask about his family,or say how happy you are to meet him after a long time. As a rule never make a comment that you would not welcome yourself.
Can’t we be more polite than this, be more selective in what we say or be more sensitive to others feelings. I have asked many of my friends, and the more I ask, the more I am surprised. This phenomenon is more common than I have ever thought. Ask yourself how you would feel if you receive same comments. If you are like most people, you would tell yourself, what’s wrong with this guy, and you would hate it.
When you meet your old friends, why not say something more pleasing. Make him happy, and want to see you and meet you again. Ask how he is doing, ask about his family,or say how happy you are to meet him after a long time. As a rule never make a comment that you would not welcome yourself.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
My View: It's Not Any Broadcaster’s View
My view is my view. It’s not any broadcaster’s view. Criticism is good, to make people more responsible. We should not allow past mistakes to be repeated.
However, though we say we welcome criticism, often it’s difficult to accept. Simply we all live in own reality, and mine is different from yours, and to think out the box, is a challenge for many.
Transport sector is doing well, and a big clap for Aslam. I have not heard many negative comments on the sector. However, Health is a big question, and there are other issues that can be debated.
Of course the opposition seems to discredit anything and everything done by the Government, even under water cabinet meeting was attacked. I hink it is a fantastic initiative to bring the environmental issue to world attention. To my knowledge most world media was positive about the event. Of course there were some cynical remarks about the event and one should expect that. Is it problem for Nasheed to show his “body” in water, I don’t think so? May be it's new and we have not seen any Maldivian President doing it before.
To me it seems like, that some people are trying to find fault with everything, even if there is no fault. Don’t you think we should avoid criticism just for the the sake of it. But if there is a real issue we should make our case clear.
However, though we say we welcome criticism, often it’s difficult to accept. Simply we all live in own reality, and mine is different from yours, and to think out the box, is a challenge for many.
Transport sector is doing well, and a big clap for Aslam. I have not heard many negative comments on the sector. However, Health is a big question, and there are other issues that can be debated.
Of course the opposition seems to discredit anything and everything done by the Government, even under water cabinet meeting was attacked. I hink it is a fantastic initiative to bring the environmental issue to world attention. To my knowledge most world media was positive about the event. Of course there were some cynical remarks about the event and one should expect that. Is it problem for Nasheed to show his “body” in water, I don’t think so? May be it's new and we have not seen any Maldivian President doing it before.
To me it seems like, that some people are trying to find fault with everything, even if there is no fault. Don’t you think we should avoid criticism just for the the sake of it. But if there is a real issue we should make our case clear.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Bring Us Together: May Be Not Free Hugs, But Free Handshakes
There was a time in this country, if you smile at someone, you were sure to receive a smile back at you. If you stretch out your hand, the other person would stretch out his hand, and sincerely greet you. We were such a friendly bunch of people.
However, today we are trailing or losing some of these values. One may say with all the freedom we now have, and constant changes happening in our environment, it is inventible that some of our old values will wither. I agree some things need to change, and we have to be ready, and willing to welcome and embrace new things and new ideas. We have to forgo some of our old habits or norms. However we have to be extra careful in what we select, and what we reject. I wonder the closeness, and the love we have for each other, that has existed for so long among us, can be allowed to fade away easily. Isn’t it something we should all hold on to, for the betterment and prosperity of our beloved country?
I have my own views, and you have your views. Your view is your reality and mine is my reality. It’s very much like the blind men and elephant fable.. Each man touches the elephant, and perceived it to be totally different from the other. One person touched its tail and said it’s like a rope, the other person touched its ear and said it’s like a fan. Another person touched its tusk and said it’s like a spear and so on. The moral of the story is that reality may be viewed differently depending upon one's perspective.
So why can’t’ we accept this fact of life. We have differences in opinion, and it’s how world operates. Accept that differences in views will always exist, but we can still respect each other and be friends forever. I know, this isn’t impossible. If one does this, why can not the other. May be you have to put an extra effort, but someone has to take the initiative, and don’t you think it’s worth the effort?
I humbly feel it’s time for someone to initiate and launch a campaign to put aside negativity and hatred which is slowly spreading among us, and Bring Us Together, again. May Be Not Free Hugs, But Free Handshakes campaign, to kick-off .
However, today we are trailing or losing some of these values. One may say with all the freedom we now have, and constant changes happening in our environment, it is inventible that some of our old values will wither. I agree some things need to change, and we have to be ready, and willing to welcome and embrace new things and new ideas. We have to forgo some of our old habits or norms. However we have to be extra careful in what we select, and what we reject. I wonder the closeness, and the love we have for each other, that has existed for so long among us, can be allowed to fade away easily. Isn’t it something we should all hold on to, for the betterment and prosperity of our beloved country?
I have my own views, and you have your views. Your view is your reality and mine is my reality. It’s very much like the blind men and elephant fable.. Each man touches the elephant, and perceived it to be totally different from the other. One person touched its tail and said it’s like a rope, the other person touched its ear and said it’s like a fan. Another person touched its tusk and said it’s like a spear and so on. The moral of the story is that reality may be viewed differently depending upon one's perspective.
So why can’t’ we accept this fact of life. We have differences in opinion, and it’s how world operates. Accept that differences in views will always exist, but we can still respect each other and be friends forever. I know, this isn’t impossible. If one does this, why can not the other. May be you have to put an extra effort, but someone has to take the initiative, and don’t you think it’s worth the effort?
I humbly feel it’s time for someone to initiate and launch a campaign to put aside negativity and hatred which is slowly spreading among us, and Bring Us Together, again. May Be Not Free Hugs, But Free Handshakes campaign, to kick-off .
Thursday, September 17, 2009
What’s the truth?
If you watch any TV channel or listen to radios, you will hear politicians trying to sell their views to public. Their views may be based on their own strategy, and we may argue or disagree on it, which is fair enough. We all have our own views, and it’s our reality, and the other person does not have to necessarily agree. However, the sad thing is when facts are twisted to promote your own agenda.
Last night I watched "Habarutherein” on DhiTV, and on the penal were Umar Naseer, President of Islamic Democratic Party, and Manadhu Thorig, an MP from ruling party, MDP . Both these gentlemen are my friends.
I have no problem them arguing and having conflicting views on the government’s proposed decision on civil servants. Those are their own views, ideas or beliefs. What disappointed me was when facts were manipulated or distorted. Can it be ignorance, or willful act on their part to deceive the unwary public. What I know is, both cannot be true, either one was telling the truth or both were false or dishonest. Umar had repeatedly said that the current government has more political appointees than the previous government, and it costs Rf5 million more for their salary, and other related expenses. This was reitrated by him in the programme.
As you would expect , Thorig categorically denied this allegation. According to him the number of political appointees is now far less and one cannot even compare. Honestly, tell me, whom to believe now, and what’s the truth?
Last night I watched "Habarutherein” on DhiTV, and on the penal were Umar Naseer, President of Islamic Democratic Party, and Manadhu Thorig, an MP from ruling party, MDP . Both these gentlemen are my friends.
I have no problem them arguing and having conflicting views on the government’s proposed decision on civil servants. Those are their own views, ideas or beliefs. What disappointed me was when facts were manipulated or distorted. Can it be ignorance, or willful act on their part to deceive the unwary public. What I know is, both cannot be true, either one was telling the truth or both were false or dishonest. Umar had repeatedly said that the current government has more political appointees than the previous government, and it costs Rf5 million more for their salary, and other related expenses. This was reitrated by him in the programme.
As you would expect , Thorig categorically denied this allegation. According to him the number of political appointees is now far less and one cannot even compare. Honestly, tell me, whom to believe now, and what’s the truth?
Monday, September 14, 2009
I love this country
Some people think that this country belongs to them only. They seem to believe only they have the rights to think about the future of this country. I am surprised to notice again and again, the same trend among political parties. Some party memebrs think that this country belongs to them only, only they are loyal to this country, and they must have the final say about this country.
I find it very strange, if I don’t support all what DRP does, they will label me as a supporter of MDP. If I don’t support wherever MDP does, than then they will label me as supporter DRP or Maumoon. Each party gives us the impression that unless you belong to them , you are not truly loyal to your country.
It’s time to stop this brainwashing, and intimidation. I don’t have to belong to any political party to love my country, and I don’t have to uphold everything they say, be it DRP or MDP to be a loyal citizen of this country. This is my country,I love this country, and I put my country before any party politics.
I find it very strange, if I don’t support all what DRP does, they will label me as a supporter of MDP. If I don’t support wherever MDP does, than then they will label me as supporter DRP or Maumoon. Each party gives us the impression that unless you belong to them , you are not truly loyal to your country.
It’s time to stop this brainwashing, and intimidation. I don’t have to belong to any political party to love my country, and I don’t have to uphold everything they say, be it DRP or MDP to be a loyal citizen of this country. This is my country,I love this country, and I put my country before any party politics.
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