Not knowing why

“ Strange is our situation here upon earth .
Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why,
yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose .
From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know:
That we are here for the sake of others...for the countless unknown souls
with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy.
Many times a day, I realize how much my outer and inner life is built upon
the labors of people, both living and dead, and
how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return
as much as I have received.”
- -  Albert Einstein

Somebody said that it couldn't be done,
But he with a chuckle replied That maybe it couldn't, but he would be one
Who wouldn't say so "till he tried." So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried, he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn't be done, and he did it.  
Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that; At least no one ever has done it." But he took off his coat and took off his hat And the first thing he knew he'd begun it. With the lift of his chin and a bit of a grin, Without any doubting or quiddit, He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn't be done, and he did it.  
There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, There are thousands to prophesy failure; There are thousands to point out to you, one by one, The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle right in with a bit of a grin, Then take off your coat and go to it; Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That cannot be done, and you'll do it.

-- Edgar A. Gues

The world that we envision

The world that we envision is not the idealistic heavenly abode
that is free of all hardships, challenges, failures and pain;
but is the one with real living communities on earth
where every unique individual or a group could
get desired equal opportunities and platforms
to explore, develop and make informed choices,
with freedom to strive for experiences in
their rationalised life intersts, passions and desires
for personal and collective fulfillment and well-being.

Life has been 10% what happens to us and
90% of how we relate and react to it.

We may need to solve problems not by removing the cause
but by designing the way forward even if the cause remains in place.

Complacency with our traditional judgement based thinking methods
and analysis is not enough.
We need to put far more emphasis on creative and design thinking.

- -  Edward de bono

Each of us has a unique contribution to make to the world, and
life becomes worth living when you commit to aligning with our purpose. There is an expanding movement for people to contribute their
authentic self expression for the benefit of the global community.
We are a catalyst for all of us to consciously design our lives to
create the world we want to live in, a world we can be proud to leave
as a legacy for future generations.

"I Can Make It Happen"

H istory abounds with tales of experts who were convinced that the ideas, plans, and projects of others could never be achieved. However, accomplishment came to those who said, "I can make it happen."

The Italian sculptor Agostino d'Antonio worked diligently on a large piece of marble. Unable to produce his desired masterpiece, he lamented, "I can do nothing with it." Other sculptors also worked this difficult piece of marble, but to no avail. Michelangelo discovered the stone and visualized the possibilities in it. His "I-can-make-it-happen" attitude resulted in one of the world's masterpieces - David.

The experts of Spain concluded that Columbus's plans to discover a new and shorter route to the West Indies was virtually impossible. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand ignored the report of the experts. "I can make it happen," Columbus persisted. And he did. Everyone knew the world was flat, but not Columbus. The Nina, the Pinta, the Santa Maria, along with Columbus and his small band of followers, sailed to "impossible" new lands and thriving resources.

Even the great Thomas Alva Edison discouraged his friend, Henry Ford, from pursuing his fledgling idea of a motorcar. Convinced of the worthlessness of the idea, Edison invited Ford to come and work for him. Ford remained committed and tirelessly pursued his dream. Although his first attempt resulted in a vehicle without reverse gear, Henry Ford knew he could make it happen. And, of course, he did.

"Forget it," the experts advised Madame Curie. They agreed radium was a scientifically impossible idea. However, Marie Curie insisted, "I can make it happen."

Let's not forget our friends Orville and Wilbur Wright. Journalists, friends, armed forces specialists, and even their father laughed at the idea of an airplane. "What a silly and insane way to spend money. Leave flying to the birds," they jeered. "Sorry," the Wright brothers responded. "We have a dream, and we can make it happen." As a result, a place called Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, became the setting for the launching of their "ridiculous" idea.

Finally, as you read these accounts under the magnificent lighting of your environment, consider the plight of Benjamin Franklin. He was admonished to stop the foolish experimenting with lighting. What an absurdity and waste of time! Why, nothing could outdo the fabulous oil lamp. Thank goodness Franklin knew he could make it happen. You too can make it happen!

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