This is the only distinction between the dream and the real: reality allows you to doubt, and the dream does not allow you to doubt....
The Mass media play a huge role in our life. The mass media influences us, set new trends in society and change our perspective.
Modern society has become heavy users of media. Diehard fans followed shows from season one to the next season. The viewers are glued to their TV set to watch popular shows like Lost, Amazing Race and American Idol. This showed dominance of US media products has. Most of these series occupies the prime time slot of Local TV.
In addition, there are always attractive sneak previews shown repeatedly introducing the next coming episode shown. This is priming us, to make sure we would tune it to the show. This is normal practiced used even in the cinema. After watching a sneak preview and we would be tempted to watch that show once it was officially released in the theatre.
Almost every teen knows about Twilight. Twilight, the movie brought worldwide by storm. Everyone who watched the movie became hardcore fans. They adored the show, read the book and are waiting anxiously for the next upcoming show. I thought what the big hoo ha was about Twilight and did not want to be absorbed in the vampire chick flick. However, just the other day, I was browsing Ashikin's blog. She was covering an entry on the movie, Twilight. She included you tube videos that were released and wrote an excellent content about the show. Initially, I was skeptical. Now, I am converted fan of twilight. If you ask me whose team I’m on? It is Team Edward!
A little closing for the last entry.
Even in the ever-changing flow of life there are moments in which we come to a point of completion. In these moments we are able to perceive the whole picture, the composite of all the small pieces that have occupied our attention for so long. In the finishing, we can either be in despair because we don't want the situation to come to an end, or we can be grateful and accepting of the fact that life is full of endings and new beginnings.
Whatever has been absorbing our time and energy is now coming to an end. In completing it, we will be clearing the space for something new to begin. Use this interval to celebrate both - the end of the old and the coming of the new.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Spinning dreams with angel wings; burning down in the night.
You are not accidental. Existence needs you. Without you something will be missing in existence and nobody can replace it. That's what gives you dignity, that the whole existence will miss you. The stars and sun and moon, the trees and birds and earth - everything in the universe will feel a small place is vacant which cannot be filled by anybody except you.
To transform breakdowns into breakthroughs is the whole function of a human. Caught up in a collectivism society, one often forget the importance of individualism. It is the greatest adventure in life to go through a breakdown consciously. It is the greatest risk because there is no guarantee that the breakdown will become a breakthrough. It does become, but these things cannot be guaranteed.
When one sits on the beach, gazing at the beauty of the night sky. One knows that "home" is not a physical place in the outside world, but an inner quality of relaxation and acceptance.This lead us to question where do we stand. Are we on the side of of individualism or collectivism? Am I letting my talents shine based on individual performance.
"In cities of all developed countries, in New York, London, Tokyo; every person, orginally full of soul, life, taste and wit, is reduced to a working zombie. A zombie who lives to work and works to live. All focused with a perceived value of life. All too focused with a fake perceived value of life." Quoted from Diana.
We human beings tend to forget this, as we pursue our own private agendas and believe we must fight to get what we need. But ultimately, our sense of separateness is just an illusion, manufactured by the narrow preoccupations of the mind.
Now is the time to look at whether you are allowing yourself to receive the extraordinary gift of feeling "at "home" wherever you are. If you are, be sure to take time to savor it so it can deepen and remain with you. If on the other hand you've been feeling like the world is out to get you, it's time to take a break. Go outside tonight and look at the stars.
Photos Credit: Jessica & Larkie
To transform breakdowns into breakthroughs is the whole function of a human. Caught up in a collectivism society, one often forget the importance of individualism. It is the greatest adventure in life to go through a breakdown consciously. It is the greatest risk because there is no guarantee that the breakdown will become a breakthrough. It does become, but these things cannot be guaranteed.
When one sits on the beach, gazing at the beauty of the night sky. One knows that "home" is not a physical place in the outside world, but an inner quality of relaxation and acceptance.This lead us to question where do we stand. Are we on the side of of individualism or collectivism? Am I letting my talents shine based on individual performance.
"In cities of all developed countries, in New York, London, Tokyo; every person, orginally full of soul, life, taste and wit, is reduced to a working zombie. A zombie who lives to work and works to live. All focused with a perceived value of life. All too focused with a fake perceived value of life." Quoted from Diana.
We human beings tend to forget this, as we pursue our own private agendas and believe we must fight to get what we need. But ultimately, our sense of separateness is just an illusion, manufactured by the narrow preoccupations of the mind.
Now is the time to look at whether you are allowing yourself to receive the extraordinary gift of feeling "at "home" wherever you are. If you are, be sure to take time to savor it so it can deepen and remain with you. If on the other hand you've been feeling like the world is out to get you, it's time to take a break. Go outside tonight and look at the stars.
Photos Credit: Jessica & Larkie
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Given a new lease; in your hands.
"Oh, don't let's ask for the moon. We've already got the stars." Bette Davis
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An "experience" is something that can be filed away in a notebook, or captured on film and pasted into an album. 'Experiencing' is the feeling of wonder itself, the thrill of communion, the gentle touch of our connectedness with all that surrounds us.
Have you ever seen night going? Very few people even become aware of things which are happening every day. Have you ever seen the evening coming? The midnight and its song? The sunrise and its beauty?
We are behaving almost like blind people. In such a beautiful world we are living in small ponds of our own misery. It is familiar, so even if somebody wants to pull you out, you struggle. You don't want to be pulled out of your misery, of your suffering. Otherwise there is so much joy all around; you have just to be aware of it and to become a participant, not a spectator.
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That’s what usually happens when we fall into group think. Instead we should look an alternative. Participate in the night leaving, participate in the evening coming, participate in the stars and participate in the clouds; make participation your lifestyle and the whole existence becomes such a joy, such an ecstasy. You could not have dreamed of a better universe.
An environment; where all the individuals taking part in the circle make a unique contribution to create a unified and vital whole. It is like a flower, whose wholeness is even more beautiful than the sum of its parts, at the same time enhancing the beauty of each individual petal.
All of us have an opportunity to participate with others now to make your contribution to creating something greater and more beautiful than each of you could manage alone. Our participation will not only nourish our soul, but will also contribute something precious to the whole.
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An "experience" is something that can be filed away in a notebook, or captured on film and pasted into an album. 'Experiencing' is the feeling of wonder itself, the thrill of communion, the gentle touch of our connectedness with all that surrounds us.
Have you ever seen night going? Very few people even become aware of things which are happening every day. Have you ever seen the evening coming? The midnight and its song? The sunrise and its beauty?
We are behaving almost like blind people. In such a beautiful world we are living in small ponds of our own misery. It is familiar, so even if somebody wants to pull you out, you struggle. You don't want to be pulled out of your misery, of your suffering. Otherwise there is so much joy all around; you have just to be aware of it and to become a participant, not a spectator.
That’s what usually happens when we fall into group think. Instead we should look an alternative. Participate in the night leaving, participate in the evening coming, participate in the stars and participate in the clouds; make participation your lifestyle and the whole existence becomes such a joy, such an ecstasy. You could not have dreamed of a better universe.
An environment; where all the individuals taking part in the circle make a unique contribution to create a unified and vital whole. It is like a flower, whose wholeness is even more beautiful than the sum of its parts, at the same time enhancing the beauty of each individual petal.
All of us have an opportunity to participate with others now to make your contribution to creating something greater and more beautiful than each of you could manage alone. Our participation will not only nourish our soul, but will also contribute something precious to the whole.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Dear Doctor, Por Favor unconditional love on me.
even when i can't find the right words to say;
Strangers in the night exchanging glances
Wondering in the night
What were the chances wed be sharing love
Before the night was through.
Something in your eyes was so inviting,
Something in you smile was so exciting,
Something in my heart,
Told me I must have you.
Strangers in the night, two lonely people
We were strangers in the night
Up to the moment
When we said our first hello.
Little did we know
Love was just a glance away,
A warm embracing dance away and -
Ever since that night weve been together.
Lovers at first sight, in love forever.
It turned out so right,
For strangers in the night.
This song introduces to the entry for the week.
So how to we choose to interact with another? What leads us to our choice?
It goes like this: You strike up a conversation with someone you’ve never met before, and whether you admit it to yourself or not, after two minutes or so, you know: You’re attracted to him or you’re not. If you’re single, you’re intrigued; if you’re happily involved with someone, you’re... careful.
Dr Helen E. Fisher, PhD biological anthropologist, is a Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Rutgers University. She has written five books on the evolution and future of human sexuality, monogamy, adultery and divorce, gender differences in the brain, the chemistry of romantic love, and most recently, human personality types and why we fall in love with one person rather than another.
She introduced in her book, "Why Him? Why Her?,” Fisher reveals the results of her two most recent studies. One defines personality types and the other describes the nuances of romantic relationships between people of different and the same personality types.
She uses them as building blocks to construct four distinct personality types. The Explorer, defined by high dopamine activity, is adventurous, novelty-seeking, creative. The Builder, with high serotonin activity, is cautious, conventional, managerial. The Director, pumped up with testosterone, is aggressive, single-minded, analytical. The Negotiator, more estrogen-influenced, is empathetic, idealistic, a big-picture thinker.
This helps us understand our own interest better linking back to how to improve our relational maintenance with others. People will always always make our own mistakes but one could hope to is make fewer of them and to understand that sometimes human nature is working against us.
Reference:
ELLE Magazine Article Helen Fisher: Why Him? Why Her?
Credit:
Xanga Rachel Annabel Image
Strangers in the night exchanging glances
Wondering in the night
What were the chances wed be sharing love
Before the night was through.
Something in your eyes was so inviting,
Something in you smile was so exciting,
Something in my heart,
Told me I must have you.
Strangers in the night, two lonely people
We were strangers in the night
Up to the moment
When we said our first hello.
Little did we know
Love was just a glance away,
A warm embracing dance away and -
Ever since that night weve been together.
Lovers at first sight, in love forever.
It turned out so right,
For strangers in the night.
This song introduces to the entry for the week.
So how to we choose to interact with another? What leads us to our choice?
It goes like this: You strike up a conversation with someone you’ve never met before, and whether you admit it to yourself or not, after two minutes or so, you know: You’re attracted to him or you’re not. If you’re single, you’re intrigued; if you’re happily involved with someone, you’re... careful.
Dr Helen E. Fisher, PhD biological anthropologist, is a Research Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Rutgers University. She has written five books on the evolution and future of human sexuality, monogamy, adultery and divorce, gender differences in the brain, the chemistry of romantic love, and most recently, human personality types and why we fall in love with one person rather than another.
She introduced in her book, "Why Him? Why Her?,” Fisher reveals the results of her two most recent studies. One defines personality types and the other describes the nuances of romantic relationships between people of different and the same personality types.
She uses them as building blocks to construct four distinct personality types. The Explorer, defined by high dopamine activity, is adventurous, novelty-seeking, creative. The Builder, with high serotonin activity, is cautious, conventional, managerial. The Director, pumped up with testosterone, is aggressive, single-minded, analytical. The Negotiator, more estrogen-influenced, is empathetic, idealistic, a big-picture thinker.
This helps us understand our own interest better linking back to how to improve our relational maintenance with others. People will always always make our own mistakes but one could hope to is make fewer of them and to understand that sometimes human nature is working against us.
Reference:
ELLE Magazine Article Helen Fisher: Why Him? Why Her?
Credit:
Xanga Rachel Annabel Image
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