Wednesday 21 September 2016

Tolerance – The Way To Peace

“One moment of patience may ward off great disaster.
One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.”
Chinese proverb

In a democratic society, tolerance is a fundamental right for happiness to exist.  Even if we get to the point that we feel we need to say something then we must learn to say whatever is on our minds with a certain amount of beauty, poise and love.
 
A society that is tolerant of each other will grow and prosper with a feeling of togetherness and peace. Every ambition can be realized and every dream fulfilled. A tolerant society is a healthy society, which will go forward with purpose.

Being tolerant of each other and caring for each other is what makes us human.  By teaching tolerance, we allow individuality and diversity while promoting peace and a civil society.  Every person of every religion has an obligation to uphold the meaning of tolerance.  In fact, tolerance is a major belief within religion; however, it is not always practiced. 

In the multi-cultural society, that we live in it is very important to understand the needs and benefits of tolerance. We should realize that in most cases it is far easier to change our own attitudes rather than getting frustrated over failed efforts in changing the attitude of others. In this manner, we develop the skills in becoming individuals who are more tolerant.

The highest result of education is tolerance”
Helen Keller



Tuesday 20 September 2016


MAD
Make A Difference

This world is all about ordinary persons accomplishing extraordinary tasks to 'make a difference' in the society that they live in. Most often when they dare to be different, they succeed with supreme confidence.
The step forward to be counted to MAD is to take the initiative with steadfast commitment to 'Personal Development' with enrichment so that they can contribute to the empowerment of 'Social Development.' It must also be started emphatically that the youth of the Nation are called upon to develop themselves and integrate their personal growth with that of the Nation as true Nation Builders.
Today's youth in general gets a chance to be exposed to Leadership Training and Motivational Program on Leadership. Whatever inputs that they get from learned faculties will go in vain, if they are not able to translate their learning into positive action. 
The motivation and ignition has to come from within to be catalyst for change and for that they have to be mentored to get into the process of MAD.
I was truly blessed to have made use of an opportunity to mentor the youth in a leadership program recently to get enlightened towards the process of MAD.