The 'empty nest syndrome' is for real as I sit to pen these few words. It has been a busy weekend minding the house and completing my task in view of the coming 'high stake MBBS examinations' and preparing the the lectures I am scheduled to give to professional bodies till the end of the year.
Sustenance and mental drive are essential to complete the job; both of which I seem to lag behind as I touch 63 years of age. Vivid flight of ideas seem to percolate through my mind severely disturbing my focus. My mind runs back to the early years at the university and I am reminded about the infatuation with a university mate for a few months; work schedeule and the lack of finances helped me keep those thoughts remain 'virtual' till she moved on to more reponsive parties!
Viewing old Indian movies on TV brings me back to the days when I used to fall in 'love' with every other actress from the time I was eight years of age till early secondary school! The intense emotive cry of the lead lady and the sterotype dressing they adorned made the saree remain an unmatched garment impacting me so deeply that I built within my mind the ideal wife I would want!
Time has flown by and I am still trying to keep the mind intact by actively being involed in intellectual activities. Apart from the daily work at the medical college I am reminded of the joy of reading , a habit both my daughter and son seem to find joy in. Last year William Dalrymple's 'City of Djinns' was sent to me for my birthday.
Quoting the author's very words' if poetry, music and elephant fights were the preferred amusemnets of the court, the humbler folk of the age of Safdarjung had their patridges'. Basically the story depicts the life of the last Moghul ruler of India.
Poetry is indeed a means of communication through words which have within them rhyme and rythmn. Like an artist trying to display his thoughts and perceptions in colour, the poet uses vocabulary and sentences to express his views and feelings. To keep my mind from idling and to relax it in times of stress I too try to write in poetic words, but clearly I can see the limitations and frustrations.
What is the relevance of quoting a Scottish author writing a fiction based on Indian history and attempting to explain what poetry is in simplistic words? Well, such thoughts makes us ponder on differing means of communication, the spice of life is in making presentations complex so that the hidden meaning can be explored.
As I read the newpapers, books and scholastic articles in medical journals, authors appear to express their thoughts and views, skewed or otherwise. The point is made and thoughts expressed. The reader is left to surmise and contend with the conclusions and information. Won't that awaken the idle mind? It is with that primary purpose I started this blog.
I tried to complete a task given to me on ' the overactive bladder' a malady postmenopuasal women suffer from, last week. The job got more complex when I was also assigned to lecture on the same conditon to some professionals. Two weeks of power point preparations, writing an abstract at short notice to the organisers of the confernece and generating a full scientific article for another scolastic journal exhausted me so much that I allowed myself to drop the urgency in submitting last month's article for the blog.
Father's day last week was spent with my wife giving me a lunch treat with another couple in a nearby hotel. That same day phone calls from the children expressing their good tidings followed and a wonderful card from my daughter from Edinburgh , appropriately entitled "Lord of the Manor" - I left to water the plants in the garden after reading her message!.
The next day a gift followed and this time it was Michael Fitzgerald's 'Adolf Hitler: A Potrait'. My keen interest in biographies of leaders made this timely gift appropriate so as to complete my collections over the years. Although Hitler is the most hated human after the Second World War, few would deny the rise of an Austrian having failed to get into the Art Academy in Vienna to lead modern Germany, having left school at the age of 16 ( wanting to be an artist!) The book puts in perpective what leadership is about and what it means to be a team builder. Although Hitler never had any formal education beyond the said age , he was a ferocius reader and compensated his intllectual deficiency through listening and undersatnding the principles of socialism. What made him what he grew up to be, has to reflect on the hardship of his early life (see Mein Kempf). He is probably the earliest of national leaders who promoted the 'green environment philosophy and ensuring agriculture should be a sustainable project in Germanay (and that saved many from shortage of food).
Always a shy person in private and with several failures in his personal relationship with the four women mentioned in the book, he proved to be a great orator who used this asset to the best in moving the crowds. I am in no position to speak more in glorifying him, as the holocaust that was seen during his days cannot be forgotten and will always remind us that when power overwhelms an individual common sense fails to prevail.
The growing unrest in the Middle East appears not to be aborting as people cannot tolerate leaders who fail in maintaining democracy. When Egypt saw the fall of Hosni Mubarak, I am reminded of the role of 'guided democracy' prophezed by Indonesia's Sukarno. State control does little to keep peace and involving the people in the management of the goverment is paramount.
The midlife crisis is not about one's self and his abilty to cope with the daily tasks and stresses alone, but his concerns if the world is a safe place to live in. Responsible goverments will gauge the people's needs and that's what makes countries 'developed'. I should not be concerned about the welfare of my family and the healthcare of me and my community after years of paying income tax as that becomes the responsibilty of the establishment. If that is so, I will need to develop strategies to deal with my emotive and coping abilitites through senior ciizen's facilitites that are made available within the community.
Let's pray the govenment of the day would make education, healthcare and the wellbeing their people their responsibility the world over.
Sivalingam Nalliah
4th july 2010
Monday, 4 July 2011
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Life is complicated or do we complicate it?
A recent article in the New Straits Times (April 6, 2011) makes interesting reading. It was written in plain English and lived up to the title ‘How to live a simple and peaceful life’. It pains me to see how people in middle class and upper income bracket travel miles and spend enormous effort, time and money seeking the ‘truth’ and yearning to live in peace through soothsayers and instructional leaders. As the teachers part with their wisdom, the followers must find solace and the solution to what they were yearning for. Do all attain what they set out for?
The belief system and value added interactions have benefited numerous followers, many who have imbibed that learnt during the interactions with sages and coaches, while many more continue to seek the ‘SOURCE’.
It is undeniable that among us there are many who need a ‘guru’ or a teacher. Socrates was a great teacher who instilled in his followers to enquire and question the facts of the ‘matter’. Socratic thinking is now advocated as a powerful means of nourishing the inquiring mind. Gautama Buddha left the comforts of palace life to enter years of learning about life far from that of the material world. He achieved Nirwana, the ultimate of but few!
In order to closely follow these great teachers is an arduous task in the present day. Getting detached from family and work is near impossible. The tasks ahead and the duties of the husband, son and daughter are enormous. Perhaps one could allocate a few hours for self improvement and instructional classes. Under these circumstances, the article above rang a bell. Hey, here is a compromise!
Try to make life as simple as possible! Imagine that one cannot complete all the tasks within a specified time without getting stressed. The boss won’t know about that, he just wants them done! So the advice is prioritizing and performing those that are relevant. Have a discussion with people at work or family members, depending on the list of tasks; if all the assigned jobs have to be done? Could the list of tasks be short listed? One will be surprised how little is missed when one drops 2 out of the original 6 tasks!
The day should be begin ‘yesterday’. Otherwise planning is not possible. When the day’s work is done, pondering over what needs to be done the next day allows for space and valuable time for you to reflect and review. Reviewing the list of tasks would permit cutting down redundancy.
Currently public hospitals in Malaysia have a surplus of house-doctors. If one was to audit what they do, one would be able to appreciate the amount of redundant documentation with little benefit to the care of the patient. In other institutes where there is a lack of delegation of work, the ‘mandor’ concept prevails. I continue to see this in commercial banks where there is a delay as some processes require a supervisor to go through the request. If we do less by reviewing the processes, more quality time is created.
Tasks and the job we are at need to be ‘savoured’ and enjoyed. If one gets up in the morning, moaning that he has to go to work, the going will be tough and trying. A positive attitude and being proud of the job are assets for good living. After graduating from medical school, nothing is enjoyable than to show one’s prowess at healing the sick. That is the job of a doctor or a nurse. That is what medical graduates worked for. So by accepting this unique responsibility and performing the tasks required of you, less stress is experienced. One would find joy in the encounters and the ‘lark’ within you will leap in excitement and good health.
Learning and re-learning the processes of the day contributes to making life simple and enjoyable. Being happy at what one is doing is likened to the endorphins released in the body by the obsessive road runner-it can be invigorating and addictive! Love yourself by loving what you do.
The ‘SOURCE’ one looks for can be in the very place where you are, whether it be at work or at home. Re-look at what is already there, at yourself and what you do!
SLingam
7th April, 2011
The belief system and value added interactions have benefited numerous followers, many who have imbibed that learnt during the interactions with sages and coaches, while many more continue to seek the ‘SOURCE’.
It is undeniable that among us there are many who need a ‘guru’ or a teacher. Socrates was a great teacher who instilled in his followers to enquire and question the facts of the ‘matter’. Socratic thinking is now advocated as a powerful means of nourishing the inquiring mind. Gautama Buddha left the comforts of palace life to enter years of learning about life far from that of the material world. He achieved Nirwana, the ultimate of but few!
In order to closely follow these great teachers is an arduous task in the present day. Getting detached from family and work is near impossible. The tasks ahead and the duties of the husband, son and daughter are enormous. Perhaps one could allocate a few hours for self improvement and instructional classes. Under these circumstances, the article above rang a bell. Hey, here is a compromise!
Try to make life as simple as possible! Imagine that one cannot complete all the tasks within a specified time without getting stressed. The boss won’t know about that, he just wants them done! So the advice is prioritizing and performing those that are relevant. Have a discussion with people at work or family members, depending on the list of tasks; if all the assigned jobs have to be done? Could the list of tasks be short listed? One will be surprised how little is missed when one drops 2 out of the original 6 tasks!
The day should be begin ‘yesterday’. Otherwise planning is not possible. When the day’s work is done, pondering over what needs to be done the next day allows for space and valuable time for you to reflect and review. Reviewing the list of tasks would permit cutting down redundancy.
Currently public hospitals in Malaysia have a surplus of house-doctors. If one was to audit what they do, one would be able to appreciate the amount of redundant documentation with little benefit to the care of the patient. In other institutes where there is a lack of delegation of work, the ‘mandor’ concept prevails. I continue to see this in commercial banks where there is a delay as some processes require a supervisor to go through the request. If we do less by reviewing the processes, more quality time is created.
Tasks and the job we are at need to be ‘savoured’ and enjoyed. If one gets up in the morning, moaning that he has to go to work, the going will be tough and trying. A positive attitude and being proud of the job are assets for good living. After graduating from medical school, nothing is enjoyable than to show one’s prowess at healing the sick. That is the job of a doctor or a nurse. That is what medical graduates worked for. So by accepting this unique responsibility and performing the tasks required of you, less stress is experienced. One would find joy in the encounters and the ‘lark’ within you will leap in excitement and good health.
Learning and re-learning the processes of the day contributes to making life simple and enjoyable. Being happy at what one is doing is likened to the endorphins released in the body by the obsessive road runner-it can be invigorating and addictive! Love yourself by loving what you do.
The ‘SOURCE’ one looks for can be in the very place where you are, whether it be at work or at home. Re-look at what is already there, at yourself and what you do!
SLingam
7th April, 2011
Friday, 1 April 2011
The Human Mind- Evolution and Exploration
Charles Darwin inspired scientists to accept his theory of evolution. He was convincing in explaining the current concepts that has contributed to the evolution of the human brain and mind. Adaptive to the environment, the human mind has certainly achieved a degree of complexity that it remains a ‘mystery’, a mystery that is in need of exploration and understanding.
Human psychology was popular in the European states as scientists and philosophers attempted to understand the workings of the mind through study of behaviour. As far back as 1879, a German, Wilhelm Wundt opened the first exploratory psychology school in Leipzig.
Learning about the mind from scientific principles can be difficult. Language, memory, the conscious and subconscious states are presumed to develop through forces unknown. Why do some acquire skills to speak in various languages so quickly while others don’t? How do children learn the mother tongue as their brain develops in a way different from adults learning a second language? Why does the memory of the child become more complex as they grow ? These are questions that need exploration of psychology of the mind.
The human is a social being and has enormous capabilities in thought processes and planning. The human mind can be both devious and forgiving, emotive and melancholic. We use different terms-the criminal mind, the kind person and psychotically depressed person!
We know, through Charles Darwin’s evolution theory that random inheritable changes have contributed to survival of humans who can adapt as the environment changes. Such an evolutionary process is necessary for existence and generation of the next set of humans. The term ‘natural selection’ becomes relevant and appropriate.
The theory of adaptation for survival is now well demonstrated in the pregnant uterus. Barker, an epidemiologist in the UK observed that survivors of the great wars (First World War)in Europe beget children who were destined to develop chronic diseases when they became adults. Barker’s theory is now accepted and now labelled ‘ fetal origin of adult diseases’. Mothers who were afflicted with conditions that affected nutrition and oxygen supply to the fetus were seen to deliver ‘growth restricted fetuses’. Such affected babies were light (smaller) for their age and gestation. Long term follow up revealed that they were more prone to diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease.
What we see here is an adaptive process where the fetus has to make changes in its metabolic and bodily functions to survive in an unfavourable environment-the poorly nourished uterus. Such changes come with a permanent change in their organ function. How does this tie up with the development of the mind and behaviour. Although differences between such babies and those born to normal mothers do not show a great difference in cognitive functions in the short term, more needs to be done to see the effects on the mind in later life.
Memory is a rather complex subject to study but theorist have been explaining the way memory develops. We are clear that memory is not static. The dynamic status is seen in all of us as we grow older. Memory declines after 30 years and that is worrying. Alzeimer’s disease and organic brain disease are debilitating and affect adversely quality of life. Are we wary of why these develop? What is the capacity of our memory. How do we ‘hide’ our loss of memory when we grow older. Do we repeat ourselves –have we been told that they have heard about that which you thought you were conveying for the first time?
There are ways to sustain a good quality of life through mind training and adapting to memory loss as we age. The mind has a huge capacity and we continue to learn about the mysteries surrounding it. We need to exploit this capacity through various strategies whether it be meditation, completing cross-word puzzles or doing one SUDUKU a day!
For a free assessment of memory go to:
http:/www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/memory/
SLingam
2nd April 2011
Human psychology was popular in the European states as scientists and philosophers attempted to understand the workings of the mind through study of behaviour. As far back as 1879, a German, Wilhelm Wundt opened the first exploratory psychology school in Leipzig.
Learning about the mind from scientific principles can be difficult. Language, memory, the conscious and subconscious states are presumed to develop through forces unknown. Why do some acquire skills to speak in various languages so quickly while others don’t? How do children learn the mother tongue as their brain develops in a way different from adults learning a second language? Why does the memory of the child become more complex as they grow ? These are questions that need exploration of psychology of the mind.
The human is a social being and has enormous capabilities in thought processes and planning. The human mind can be both devious and forgiving, emotive and melancholic. We use different terms-the criminal mind, the kind person and psychotically depressed person!
We know, through Charles Darwin’s evolution theory that random inheritable changes have contributed to survival of humans who can adapt as the environment changes. Such an evolutionary process is necessary for existence and generation of the next set of humans. The term ‘natural selection’ becomes relevant and appropriate.
The theory of adaptation for survival is now well demonstrated in the pregnant uterus. Barker, an epidemiologist in the UK observed that survivors of the great wars (First World War)in Europe beget children who were destined to develop chronic diseases when they became adults. Barker’s theory is now accepted and now labelled ‘ fetal origin of adult diseases’. Mothers who were afflicted with conditions that affected nutrition and oxygen supply to the fetus were seen to deliver ‘growth restricted fetuses’. Such affected babies were light (smaller) for their age and gestation. Long term follow up revealed that they were more prone to diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease.
What we see here is an adaptive process where the fetus has to make changes in its metabolic and bodily functions to survive in an unfavourable environment-the poorly nourished uterus. Such changes come with a permanent change in their organ function. How does this tie up with the development of the mind and behaviour. Although differences between such babies and those born to normal mothers do not show a great difference in cognitive functions in the short term, more needs to be done to see the effects on the mind in later life.
Memory is a rather complex subject to study but theorist have been explaining the way memory develops. We are clear that memory is not static. The dynamic status is seen in all of us as we grow older. Memory declines after 30 years and that is worrying. Alzeimer’s disease and organic brain disease are debilitating and affect adversely quality of life. Are we wary of why these develop? What is the capacity of our memory. How do we ‘hide’ our loss of memory when we grow older. Do we repeat ourselves –have we been told that they have heard about that which you thought you were conveying for the first time?
There are ways to sustain a good quality of life through mind training and adapting to memory loss as we age. The mind has a huge capacity and we continue to learn about the mysteries surrounding it. We need to exploit this capacity through various strategies whether it be meditation, completing cross-word puzzles or doing one SUDUKU a day!
For a free assessment of memory go to:
http:/www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/memory/
SLingam
2nd April 2011
Rule of Law
Hi,
President Clinton was one of the most astute and smartests of the Presidents USA has had. Unfortunately the term of office being limited to two terms did not permit him to continue in office beyond eight years. As a developed country this ruling has limited Heads of States overstaying and becoming despots and dictators.
While the economic divide between developed and developing countries has prevailed, the practice of democracy has suffered in the former with both loss of live and limb. The political turmoil in the African and Arab countries have had their origins in the inability to communicate and tolerate one and another. Leaders of developing countries have found the confusion ideal to move their own agenda to the fore front.
Such was the situation in the 16-18th century. The colonization of Africa, Asia and Americas allowed the plunderers to rule by default. Changes were inevitable and new languages were infused into these countires. Devlopment was seen and many benefited from the opening of mines, plantations and tourism. Education and health care were formalised .But inspite of the benefits of colonization and improvements in health and education, progress has been hampered by geo-political and religious factors after many of these countries became independent states. The Ivory Coast is going through yet another impending civil war, not long after, what one thought was a settlement of the political agenda (after Liberia and Sierra Leone had recovered from internal conflicts and border wars).
One wonders why is the world not coming to terms to live harmoniously. Presidents like Bill Clinton was described as a 'clever', but did it not matter if the President was clever when the influence and involvement of such developed countries like USA, UK, and France did not have a far reaching effects on troubled countries of Asia and Africa.
The Chinese have been agressive in penetrating the developing countries though economic aids and transfer of technology. However, their impact in bringing socialogical change benefitting the people of the under-developed countries has yet to be realised.
Untold damage by natural disasters and man made errors is contributing to the loss of live and stock. Reconstruction of cities after calamities, wars and averting climate change have been relegated to second place while conflicts sustain the arms race, world-wide. The United Nations has been largely ineffective in mainting peace worldwide accept in providing a forum for ventilation and inept communication among participitating nations.
Crime and human errors have compounded the problems of the world while corruption and inflation have become catchwords. While the gurus capture the interests of a few fortunate humans and the mantras of economists has permitted the wealthy to become obscenely rich, the troubles of the world have come to stay.
Democracy, feudalism and despotism, call what you may, have all failed in creating a safe environment for the next generation. The top down leadership approach to rule the world is no longer relevant. We cannot trust the charismatic leader to rule, in fact he is no longer relevant in this technology driven world.The citizens of the world have to rationalize in adopting a formula where religion, culture and social mores blend well so that a tolerable society evolves.
SLingam
1st April 2011
President Clinton was one of the most astute and smartests of the Presidents USA has had. Unfortunately the term of office being limited to two terms did not permit him to continue in office beyond eight years. As a developed country this ruling has limited Heads of States overstaying and becoming despots and dictators.
While the economic divide between developed and developing countries has prevailed, the practice of democracy has suffered in the former with both loss of live and limb. The political turmoil in the African and Arab countries have had their origins in the inability to communicate and tolerate one and another. Leaders of developing countries have found the confusion ideal to move their own agenda to the fore front.
Such was the situation in the 16-18th century. The colonization of Africa, Asia and Americas allowed the plunderers to rule by default. Changes were inevitable and new languages were infused into these countires. Devlopment was seen and many benefited from the opening of mines, plantations and tourism. Education and health care were formalised .But inspite of the benefits of colonization and improvements in health and education, progress has been hampered by geo-political and religious factors after many of these countries became independent states. The Ivory Coast is going through yet another impending civil war, not long after, what one thought was a settlement of the political agenda (after Liberia and Sierra Leone had recovered from internal conflicts and border wars).
One wonders why is the world not coming to terms to live harmoniously. Presidents like Bill Clinton was described as a 'clever', but did it not matter if the President was clever when the influence and involvement of such developed countries like USA, UK, and France did not have a far reaching effects on troubled countries of Asia and Africa.
The Chinese have been agressive in penetrating the developing countries though economic aids and transfer of technology. However, their impact in bringing socialogical change benefitting the people of the under-developed countries has yet to be realised.
Untold damage by natural disasters and man made errors is contributing to the loss of live and stock. Reconstruction of cities after calamities, wars and averting climate change have been relegated to second place while conflicts sustain the arms race, world-wide. The United Nations has been largely ineffective in mainting peace worldwide accept in providing a forum for ventilation and inept communication among participitating nations.
Crime and human errors have compounded the problems of the world while corruption and inflation have become catchwords. While the gurus capture the interests of a few fortunate humans and the mantras of economists has permitted the wealthy to become obscenely rich, the troubles of the world have come to stay.
Democracy, feudalism and despotism, call what you may, have all failed in creating a safe environment for the next generation. The top down leadership approach to rule the world is no longer relevant. We cannot trust the charismatic leader to rule, in fact he is no longer relevant in this technology driven world.The citizens of the world have to rationalize in adopting a formula where religion, culture and social mores blend well so that a tolerable society evolves.
SLingam
1st April 2011
Monday, 14 March 2011
Rationalization does not equate to acceptance
Alternative Philosophy of Life: Alternative philosophy of life: "Hi Readers It is a very puzzling world and information overload, rapid technological changes and personal development related to..."
Hi Readers
When one does something that destroys life, guilt feelings accompanied by an element of depression prevails. A normal morning walk culminated in stopping at a mango shrub. I wanted to break of a branch of manago leaves as I had need for them. I did not seek permission from the landlord of the house the plant was growing as it was growing outside the house. In the process I tried to avoid some red ants that were resident on the tree from getting on to my hands. However, after I had sucessfully broken the branch, I had to crush a single ant that had caused me severe pain as it bit me through the skin.
Can I then rationalize that:
1.I was justified in breaking a branch off the mango tree as it was growing outside someone's house.
2.The red ant that bit needs to be killed as it caused me pain.
I am not sure if both these acts are rational or justified. Why did I decide to take away someone's 'property' that rightfully does not belong to me? And the consequence of that illogical act was a destruction of a life-the ant that bit me had to be put to death. Further rationalization went through me. One was that the life of the ant was short and that it would have died of natural death not long after!
Quilt is an appropriate emotive in- built feeling that makes us think and re-evaluate ourselves. I need not have taken the mango leaves unless I needed them for survival. There was ample opportunites for me to seek permission from the owner before taking the leaves. I could have organised myself using a proper utensil to break the braanch without causing any disturbance to fauna (ant).
SLingam
15th March 2011
Hi Readers
When one does something that destroys life, guilt feelings accompanied by an element of depression prevails. A normal morning walk culminated in stopping at a mango shrub. I wanted to break of a branch of manago leaves as I had need for them. I did not seek permission from the landlord of the house the plant was growing as it was growing outside the house. In the process I tried to avoid some red ants that were resident on the tree from getting on to my hands. However, after I had sucessfully broken the branch, I had to crush a single ant that had caused me severe pain as it bit me through the skin.
Can I then rationalize that:
1.I was justified in breaking a branch off the mango tree as it was growing outside someone's house.
2.The red ant that bit needs to be killed as it caused me pain.
I am not sure if both these acts are rational or justified. Why did I decide to take away someone's 'property' that rightfully does not belong to me? And the consequence of that illogical act was a destruction of a life-the ant that bit me had to be put to death. Further rationalization went through me. One was that the life of the ant was short and that it would have died of natural death not long after!
Quilt is an appropriate emotive in- built feeling that makes us think and re-evaluate ourselves. I need not have taken the mango leaves unless I needed them for survival. There was ample opportunites for me to seek permission from the owner before taking the leaves. I could have organised myself using a proper utensil to break the braanch without causing any disturbance to fauna (ant).
SLingam
15th March 2011
Alternative philosophy of life
Hi Readers
It is a very puzzling world and information overload, rapid technological changes and personal development related to the environment one lives in coupled with the tragedies and crises posed by both nature and individuals have placed immense pressure on one and all. The young need to be nurtured while the adolescent has to cope with life through those difficult years. The working adult is confronted with having to thrive in a competitive environment. Physical sickness and psychological ailments have to be contended with as one matures and reaches old age.
Conventional teaching dictates social mores to be followed by both the young and the old. Today, many find it difficult to follow because of selfishness, self gratification and loss of purpose. When good values are pointed out , often such remarks are met with confrontational responses and plain protest. Sending children to day care is seen with pride among the well-to do while the not so privileged remain uneducated. Religious instructions and personal experiences have their merits but may be misinterpreted or lend to extremism,
Perhaps there is a need to look at an ALTERNATIVE PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE that would question Darwin's Theory of Evolution and at the same time make it difficult to accept 'Special Creation' as an alternative option.
This blog would attempt to interpret approaches to life in a reflective way using unconventional and conventional means to communicate with people of all ages and from all walks of life.
The ultimate aim is to live in peace, find meaning to ways people see life and provide some points to contemplate . I hope to receive comments from readers providing us with reasons for taking laternative views and still prepare us to live in harmony with each other, with mother earth and contribute to sustaining a safe environment. Life needs to be lived happily and meaningfully.
Regards
SLingam
14th Mar 2011
It is a very puzzling world and information overload, rapid technological changes and personal development related to the environment one lives in coupled with the tragedies and crises posed by both nature and individuals have placed immense pressure on one and all. The young need to be nurtured while the adolescent has to cope with life through those difficult years. The working adult is confronted with having to thrive in a competitive environment. Physical sickness and psychological ailments have to be contended with as one matures and reaches old age.
Conventional teaching dictates social mores to be followed by both the young and the old. Today, many find it difficult to follow because of selfishness, self gratification and loss of purpose. When good values are pointed out , often such remarks are met with confrontational responses and plain protest. Sending children to day care is seen with pride among the well-to do while the not so privileged remain uneducated. Religious instructions and personal experiences have their merits but may be misinterpreted or lend to extremism,
Perhaps there is a need to look at an ALTERNATIVE PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE that would question Darwin's Theory of Evolution and at the same time make it difficult to accept 'Special Creation' as an alternative option.
This blog would attempt to interpret approaches to life in a reflective way using unconventional and conventional means to communicate with people of all ages and from all walks of life.
The ultimate aim is to live in peace, find meaning to ways people see life and provide some points to contemplate . I hope to receive comments from readers providing us with reasons for taking laternative views and still prepare us to live in harmony with each other, with mother earth and contribute to sustaining a safe environment. Life needs to be lived happily and meaningfully.
Regards
SLingam
14th Mar 2011
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