Many people refuse to feel sorry for the suffering Palestinians.
Why?
Because they didn’t stand by us when Iraq invaded us.
Its not the people, its their government.
Even if it was the people, you never know what kind of media they were exposed to.
Media brain washes people.
Take a look at this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgzVE-PzCaY&feature=player_embedded
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Vince Lombardi
“The difference between a successful person and others is not lack of knowledge, but lack of will." – Vince Lombardi
To this I say, what if a wall sat in between you and the success you spent your time day dreaming about. What if that wall was your father and mother? What if this wall was your own flesh and blood? What if this person had everything from knowledge to passion, except the simple approval of their parents.
Will a person’s will still matter then?
Some parents, especially here believe they have a right to control there child. Even after high school, after university, after marriage. One thing not all parents try to understand is their child. In Kuwait, a son or daughter isn’t given much individuality. There given ‘yes’ or a ‘’no’’, not a ‘‘lets talk’’.
What if a person, in there teens wanted to volunteer by helping the poor. Wanted to go to Africa and help, wanted to head to Chile and simply help for the sake of helping.
" Oh no, you'll get a disease."
" You don’t help around in this house, what makes you think you can help others?"
" No, your not responsible enough."
" Nope, you’re a girl. What will people say if they heard we let you go to Africa alone?"
" You don’t have to go, just send them money. That’s all they need."
Mom? Dad? Is this it?
Well then:
1) I don’t help in the house because you’ve employed workers to do everything, literally. If you’re referring to my brothers and sisters, well I find them disturbing and annoying.
2) You think I'm not responsible enough, maybe you should give me opportunities that allow me to actually be responsible. I’d do anything.
3) Having a specific physical shape will not change the fact that I have a brain and I know how to think. Being a girl is not something to be ashamed of. Just like a guy can think a girl can think, we both have brains by the way!
4) You sent me to school for a reason and that is to be educated. When I ask you for something besides a purse or to go out with my friends, why do you give me a weird look and remind me I’m a girl?
5) Why the hell should I care if other people found out I'm going to Africa? I’m going to help those in need. Since when has helping been a bad thing, looked down on by society?
6) One thing that you find in every society is people who talk. Well guess what, they talk so much that soon all it is JUST talk. Those who don’t want to be, talk and those who do, just have to ignore them. I’m choosing to ignore them because I know that if they don’t talk about me or say rumors and do what they do best, then they’ll just be talking about something else and someone else.
7) Money is not always the solution. Yes, they need money, but I want to help them on a more personal level. Sure, let’s send money, why not. But also, why not send people? Who want to help, who will express love and kindness, who will try to make them smile, and provide them food and see how much they appreciate it.
I want to be there, I want the experience, I want to help, I want to feel alive.
Vince, sometimes, will doesn’t matter even one bit. As much as I try to believe it, I always wonder, will it ever be enough?
In this case, no.
To this I say, what if a wall sat in between you and the success you spent your time day dreaming about. What if that wall was your father and mother? What if this wall was your own flesh and blood? What if this person had everything from knowledge to passion, except the simple approval of their parents.
Will a person’s will still matter then?
Some parents, especially here believe they have a right to control there child. Even after high school, after university, after marriage. One thing not all parents try to understand is their child. In Kuwait, a son or daughter isn’t given much individuality. There given ‘yes’ or a ‘’no’’, not a ‘‘lets talk’’.
What if a person, in there teens wanted to volunteer by helping the poor. Wanted to go to Africa and help, wanted to head to Chile and simply help for the sake of helping.
" Oh no, you'll get a disease."
" You don’t help around in this house, what makes you think you can help others?"
" No, your not responsible enough."
" Nope, you’re a girl. What will people say if they heard we let you go to Africa alone?"
" You don’t have to go, just send them money. That’s all they need."
Mom? Dad? Is this it?
Well then:
1) I don’t help in the house because you’ve employed workers to do everything, literally. If you’re referring to my brothers and sisters, well I find them disturbing and annoying.
2) You think I'm not responsible enough, maybe you should give me opportunities that allow me to actually be responsible. I’d do anything.
3) Having a specific physical shape will not change the fact that I have a brain and I know how to think. Being a girl is not something to be ashamed of. Just like a guy can think a girl can think, we both have brains by the way!
4) You sent me to school for a reason and that is to be educated. When I ask you for something besides a purse or to go out with my friends, why do you give me a weird look and remind me I’m a girl?
5) Why the hell should I care if other people found out I'm going to Africa? I’m going to help those in need. Since when has helping been a bad thing, looked down on by society?
6) One thing that you find in every society is people who talk. Well guess what, they talk so much that soon all it is JUST talk. Those who don’t want to be, talk and those who do, just have to ignore them. I’m choosing to ignore them because I know that if they don’t talk about me or say rumors and do what they do best, then they’ll just be talking about something else and someone else.
7) Money is not always the solution. Yes, they need money, but I want to help them on a more personal level. Sure, let’s send money, why not. But also, why not send people? Who want to help, who will express love and kindness, who will try to make them smile, and provide them food and see how much they appreciate it.
I want to be there, I want the experience, I want to help, I want to feel alive.
Vince, sometimes, will doesn’t matter even one bit. As much as I try to believe it, I always wonder, will it ever be enough?
In this case, no.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Samuel P. Huntington
"We know who we are only when we know who we are not and often when we know whom we are against." – Samuel P. Huntington
Our introduction is this; we are proud Muslims and Arabs.
Then comes our background, our family, our past, our beliefs. Usually this is what categorizes a person and there personality, their culture and tradition. We believe that a person's way of thinking and their actions is what shapes them into who they are, individuals.
Its commonly said that no one really knows who they are until they grow up, see the world and understand reality. This may be the case for some people but for us, we think differently. Today the world is filled with hypocrisy and demands. We live in a society that expects you to act a certain way, think a certain way, dress a certain way. A world in which every time you turn your face, creeps a judging eye. Materialistic people, who cannot see past themselves, are beginning to surface now more than ever. Those who seek naught but money, money and more money. Do they realize that money is mere paper? Do they truly believe that money will make them feel content, that money will rid the pain in their hearts, will give them satisfaction?
In the 21st century, education and knowledge has advanced like never before. Technology is at its peak and yet we hear of people who complain about being forced into going to university. The same people who never have a point of view because they are too busy following trends, fashion and friends.
Who do we blame?
The media?
The media plays a large part but should they be the real blame?
Because celebrities dress in a certain way, does not make it the right way.
Because all your friends wear a certain brand, does not mean you should to.
Because the Arabic society thinks in a certain way, does not mean those living in it should have the same thoughts, the same ideals.
Because your parents have certain beliefs, does not mean you should comply with those beliefs.
When the Kuwaiti society defines things as corrupt that does not mean they are, especially when all your trying to do is purse an education, purse your dreams and feel like you’re an individual.
Etc.
Why is it that the word “3aib” comes up in almost every sentence when a kid is trying to have a conversation with his or her parent? Why is it that the mother and father refuse to listen, because you are the child and they are the parent, so automatically you do not understand. Of what age are we considered mature enough to understand? If we cannot change society and its ideals, we should at least try and change ourselves.
We shouldn't act materialistic and trample on everything around us, because wallah that’s how all Kuwaiti’s do it.
We shouldn't think how someone else wants us to think. Whether our parent or friend or sibling. We all have brains for a reason and we all have souls for a reason therefore we should all be allowed to use what we have and make up our own minds, and not expect someone else to do the thinking for us.
This blog “ a point of view” has been made for the simple reason that we cannot live like this. We want to grow up, and live for cause. We want to have a voice and we’d like to hear other peoples voices with us.
We do not seek agreement, we seek understanding.
Our introduction is this; we are proud Muslims and Arabs.
Then comes our background, our family, our past, our beliefs. Usually this is what categorizes a person and there personality, their culture and tradition. We believe that a person's way of thinking and their actions is what shapes them into who they are, individuals.
Its commonly said that no one really knows who they are until they grow up, see the world and understand reality. This may be the case for some people but for us, we think differently. Today the world is filled with hypocrisy and demands. We live in a society that expects you to act a certain way, think a certain way, dress a certain way. A world in which every time you turn your face, creeps a judging eye. Materialistic people, who cannot see past themselves, are beginning to surface now more than ever. Those who seek naught but money, money and more money. Do they realize that money is mere paper? Do they truly believe that money will make them feel content, that money will rid the pain in their hearts, will give them satisfaction?
In the 21st century, education and knowledge has advanced like never before. Technology is at its peak and yet we hear of people who complain about being forced into going to university. The same people who never have a point of view because they are too busy following trends, fashion and friends.
Who do we blame?
The media?
The media plays a large part but should they be the real blame?
Because celebrities dress in a certain way, does not make it the right way.
Because all your friends wear a certain brand, does not mean you should to.
Because the Arabic society thinks in a certain way, does not mean those living in it should have the same thoughts, the same ideals.
Because your parents have certain beliefs, does not mean you should comply with those beliefs.
When the Kuwaiti society defines things as corrupt that does not mean they are, especially when all your trying to do is purse an education, purse your dreams and feel like you’re an individual.
Etc.
Why is it that the word “3aib” comes up in almost every sentence when a kid is trying to have a conversation with his or her parent? Why is it that the mother and father refuse to listen, because you are the child and they are the parent, so automatically you do not understand. Of what age are we considered mature enough to understand? If we cannot change society and its ideals, we should at least try and change ourselves.
We shouldn't act materialistic and trample on everything around us, because wallah that’s how all Kuwaiti’s do it.
We shouldn't think how someone else wants us to think. Whether our parent or friend or sibling. We all have brains for a reason and we all have souls for a reason therefore we should all be allowed to use what we have and make up our own minds, and not expect someone else to do the thinking for us.
This blog “ a point of view” has been made for the simple reason that we cannot live like this. We want to grow up, and live for cause. We want to have a voice and we’d like to hear other peoples voices with us.
We do not seek agreement, we seek understanding.
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