Love for Humanity

Imagine walking down a deserted street in broad daylight; it can feel unsettling and even eerie.
However, if the same street is occupied by a few other people—even strangers—you feel more at ease and continue your journey without worry.

Humans are inherently social beings. Even among countless unfamiliar faces, we find comfort simply in their presence.

Growing up, I was constantly surrounded by both familiar and unfamiliar faces—thanks to my dad.

As a result, I rarely had the opportunity to reflect on my actions, because wherever I turned, someone was always nearby—ready to point out my faults or celebrate my achievements.
At times, it felt overwhelming—especially during my teenage years when I craved personal space. Yet my father would remind me of the blessings of humanity and its importance.

"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."
Mahatma Gandhi

His faith in humanity and relationships was unparalleled.

He always went out of his way to help family and friends in need, never hesitating to offer support. He believed that humanity thrives on love and compassion, and always emphasized the importance of helping others.

He was such a loving soul that, even during his final days battling stage 4 prostate cancer, he made sure to thank and reward those who cared for him in the hospital.

A generous heart, kind words, and a life devoted to service and compassion are qualities that rekindle humanity.
— Dalai Lama

At times, his unwavering belief in humanity felt overwhelming to me. Yet when I witnessed the immense turnout at his funeral and listened to countless stories of how he touched people's lives, it was truly moving—those memories still give me goosebumps.

Mantra for today: Love the human race—because you are part of it.

Tolerance and Mankind

A man is an intelligent soul, and with that comes feelings, opinions and different ways to express that thought.

Some might take it well while some would object it or there would be a handful who would just ignore it.

That's understandable!

After all it boils down to the man being a brilliant, well-informed being so, he has the right to have his beliefs.

These ideas could be good for some while bad for a few and ugly for a handful.

Not everyone will agree, which makes us all distinct even though we all possess the same number of appendages, but the use of them depends on how our brain thinks thus action is dependable on the thoughts.

Now, what really marvels me is that in spite of so many ideas, concepts, theories, speculations this planet is holding about a billion humans who no doubt fight, argue, and even kill over narrow and trivial issues. But when dark black clouds blow away we can inhale the air of positivity, the willingness to help thy brethren who have either got injured physically or emotionally.

Aha! The power of speech, huh!



Speech no doubt is the expression of what we are! Speech is the outlet for happiness, sorrow, and all the good, bad and ugly things we are observing on this planet. But, without it there would be no life, no spirit as we all would be roaming around like zombies!

What I'm really trying to say is that Tolerance is the key to enjoying the bounties that Life has in store for all of us.

Wear the sheet of fortitude to be able to let go when you do not agree with someone!
Have the patience to listen to someone out.
Have the endurance to bear the brunt while letting go!

Mantra for today: Tolerance towards someone starts with us!

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This is a Finish the Sentence Friday post. This week’s sentence is “What I’m really trying to say is…”

Hosts:
Me (Kristi of Finding Ninee)
Co-hosts: Mardra Sikora (http://www.mardrasikora.com/)
and Vidya Sury (vidyasury.com)

Blame it on Technology?

20th Century

"Riya don't waste your time talking aimlessly over the phone." requests mom as she continues, "Go back to finishing your homework."

"Yes Mom" replied Rita meekly as she quickly hangs up, and goes to her books.
Once finished, she helps out her mom by laying the table for dinner. Also helps cleaning up once done.

 21st Century

"Riya please don't waste your time texting. It would be good if you could finish your homework, you will have more time to watch TV or play video games" requests mom

Riya makes a face, but then ponders over what mom just said, and then puts the phone away while uttering a silent swear under her breath!

Takes her own sweet time to finish her work, and soon Mom is calling out to her, "Riya dinner is ready!"

"Nah, I don't feel like eating"comes a prompt reply

"What happened?" asks an anxious mom

"I just don't like what's on the menu, mom" she replies with anger, and yells, "How many times have I told you, I don't like this vegetable. Ugggh!"

Mom rolls her eyes while coming to terms with her anger, she pulls out a frozen pizza and puts it in the oven. "In my days, I've never had the courage to talk to my parents like this" she said out loud with the hope that her daughter listens.

Peeps in her room to find her wearing headphones and swinging her head back n forth to the music playing in her ears.

My 2 cents
Blame it on the technology that man's behavior is going down the gutters.
He is so self-absorbed by the gadgets that he doesn't care for the flesh that is right there next to him who can actually give him emotional and mental support.

Mantra for today: Man is advancing by inventions, but is throwing the quality of being a human in the dungeon.


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FTSF is here. Join in the fun. Today's prompt is: I've never had the courage.
Hosts:
Me Finding Ninee
Tarana at Sand in My Toes (and our sentence thinker upper) and
Vidya from Vidya Sury

A Relationship between Stress and Man

Stress lately has been blamed for a number of things. This noun gives jitters to an individual when it is upon someone. Side-effects are Sleepless nights, restless mind, which could eventually lead to diseases.

Thus, making stress a very ugly sight or a situation to be. However, I feel that man ought to have a  degree of stress to be successful.

Seriously?

Yes, we need it cause if we would not stress over things or issues, we would be lethargic, careless and sluggish.

The concept of money makes man sweat to get his daily wages. This money helps an individual get his basic necessities that help him survive. Food, clothes, and shelter are some of the essential commodities that make man venture into the wild world, which lays pressure on the physical and mental well being of a person.

At the end of a hard working day, man ought to relieve his tensions. This stress can be washed off with laughter and tears. Thus, concluding that stress helps man to perform well, and earn his primary living.

However, man ought to be smart to be able to use stress to his advantage. Stress can be a good servant for man, but it can turn hazardous if it becomes a master of a man.

Man ought to control the reins of stress as he trots on the road to cognizance.

Mantra for today: If Man uses Stress Cautiously, he can Learn to be Satisfied.

End of the World Date

According to the Mayan Calender,  today is the day when the world will end by  mass destruction. However, NASA has researched into it and does not see an  asteroid moving towards our planet, thus debunking that myth.

I don't know how the day will end, but there was speculation over the millennium, as well. People thought that the world will end on January 1st 2000, but we ALL survived.

But, media can make people go frenzy over this issue, and there are people around the globe trying to seclude themselves so that they can survive this catastrophe.

12/21/2012

So, what does this date have in store for us?
This date could be the end to mankind or it could also be the beginning of a journey for mankind.

We could either live in fear or we could treat it to be the end to a war, crime, hatred all over the planet.

Humanity has experienced a lot of war, natural calamities, misery, crime, tears and ugliest of incidents. This date could be the end of all the above and the start of a new journey.

This journey could be made up of  love, understanding, humanity and every conscious effort by every man to improve himself.

Conscious effort when made, will take us places, and we will see a positive change in our surroundings, which will be, transmitted all over the community, city, town, country and the world. This bug when spreads will be viral. Fortunately this is a good virus, and this could be the beginning of a new era!


Mantra for today: Spread the virus of positivity.