My Response to "Climate Change" Skeptics and Opposers

Sure people maybe skeptics about climate change... but there are those without voices who FEEL the climate change change. I'm sure if you had no voice and had "NO RIGHTS" things would be different in your mind and your perspective. 

However you are not in that unfortunate position. So you will write to "whoever" the pope or the president and make an issue of how the "climate change" is something we in the here and now shouldn't focus on. 

We don't live in the Poles, or in coral reefs, so delicate and sensitive to the slightest temperature changes. 

Most of us don't live in an area which is affected... extreme heat and drought in the tropics, or melting glaciers.

It's not just about climate. It's more than just climate, its OUR world. 
When we start deciding which species lives or dies based on OUR actions, then we should worry that in the future there is a possibility when humans decide which humans live or die. 

Or are we already there? 

It's more than science. Its understanding, empathy and compassion. 

Perhaps many in our country don't have it - empathy, understanding, compassion...

Many in our country don't know how much worse it can get - yes a warm winter is wonderful and welcomed, but to experience drought, or the loss of land due to floods...


We have it good so far.


Do we care about 10 years from now? 20 years from now? 50 years from now? 100 years? No. We live in the NOW and plan only for OUR futures.

Breathe!

The airs will get polluted, and there won't be fresh air to breath. We can pay for air like we pay for gas now.

Wrote this in 2009 10th Dec... Posting it now!
:-P

Moments ...

My Happy Dog Snoop... once a long time ago. Oh how I miss him! He was my little Daemon.

Adi caught this picture of my in the NYC subways... it's quite the shot!

Good moments in time. These happy moments fill my heart and remember the good, contentment and positivity in life. May I never sway from that feeling.

The Secret.

Hiking and Life - Let's Hike!!!!

so this is not my own story but a business colleague of my dad's from Owen's Corning Dr. Rowland Loh's Son and Daughter in law hiked... and they made a website about their hiking experiences. The "about us" part of their had an analogy between hiking and life. It makes me want to hike more, and start the next few 100 feet elev. of my hike (life)!!!!

website link:  http://www.dayhikesfinder.com/AboutUs/Index3.html
please visit the website!

" An Analogy

Hiking has changed our perspective on life. During a long hike/climb in Oklahoma, I came up with an analogy by comparing hiking with life’s events. I told Mary about the analogy as we inched higher to the summit:

“Just about everyone has goals/targets/obstacles in life, some people aim to be CEOs, some look forward to retiring young, some are working hard to see their children healthy and successful, and some are in the struggle to cope with unexpected illness... These are the mountains we climb; Everest is probably Bill Gate’s inner mountain.

As we start off, the summit appears so distant and unreachable, but we step forward regardless. We assess the few hundred feet of ground before us and accomplish the hike one section at a time. As we continue, we must learn to take breaks, pat ourselves/each other on the back for the accomplishments we have made. We must not forget to turn around and enjoy the views. Sometimes we make it to the top, sometimes we don't. We have no regrets since we already took the 1st step and tried.

If we arrive at the summit, the view is absolutely spectacular, our horizon expanded and we are able to see and experience more than those in the lower elevations. But the views came at a cost, the wind is stronger, the temperature is lower, and the sun’s ray is tougher. We brace ourselves (or hold hands with our loved ones) to endure the elements… so we can continue our enjoyment of the spectacular 360 degree view of the world below us. As we descent, we carry scars of burned and weather-beaten skin down the mountain, along with torn pants and bruised elbows, but it’s now an easy stroll with a beautiful view all the way down. We arrived at the trailhead full of smiles.

At the trailhead, a hiker asked us:” What’s it like up there… is it a tough hike? I answered: ” You bet! There are lots of loose rocks and you need to watch your steps. Some sections have steep drops off on both sides, but with enough resolve, you can make it! The view is well-worth it on top. I can’t describe it; you'll have to see it yourself. Just don't give up! “

So what is your next (inner) mountain, and will you now give up?""


PS: take only pictures leave only footprints!!!!
<3 u all ... merry hiking!!!! and i'm always there to accompany you on hikes!
pictures courtesy google image search: Nanga Parbat and Nanda Devi
last picture is me in Sedona, Arizona on a supposed "vortex" :-)

My First Song - How does your River flow?

H20 - Part 2
by Pree

we begin a new chapter
steps in life's mystery
we know there is never a 'happily ever after'
as we learn from world history

life takes its toll - it carries on
flowing till it reaches the sea
my love it stole - we carry on
until we're absolutely free

how shallow does your river flow?
deep as an endless abyss?
where does it flow?
to hades as the river styx?
together we could steer it away
where northern lights shine
one think for sure i can say
one day we all find our way. (chorus? i need a music person to put it to THIS TUNE OR THAT TUNE!)

could we skip to the end?
or is it a never ending story?
all rivers reach the sea
where do we go from there?

Things Learnt in 2009

Tolerance - i need to be more tolerant of my sister and she of me. we get on each other's nerves. We are poles apart different people. we shared eachother's lives for over 20 years, we know each other best, though we are separate people. tolerance to love each other and hate each other must be learned.

Patience - to deal with these trying times. to try over and over again for something which will never seem to work out. it seems so taxing and one of the most hardest things to learn. To wait... to anticipate with weary hearts.

Forgiveness - i learnt once from a very close friend that to forgive is like a blessing from a higher force. To cast away one's mistakes but love their very soul is something so deep, and a mystery to many people. Some have mastered it. I patiently try to forgive. To me mistakes involving one's heart and soul is harder to forgive rather than with inanimate objects which don't matter with regard to the immensity of Everything.

Compassion - passion to live life, work hard and make a difference was always my driving force. however compassion is something i lost. I remember working hard on christmas/season's greetings cards one year. I got so few replies it hurt to send any out the next year. Compassion is similar to unconditional love... its all so tricky... to love the right way is skill or some other word like being gifted.

Discipline - To live in moderation. To me this means to take care of my body. I am lucky to have a good one, which is all too damaged yet with injuries, and abuse. So to treat it with care would be my goal. To pursue things that will enlighten me and help me better myself is another goal, this can be done by focusing, limiting and disciplining myself.

Courage - I shrink after every fall, it takes me a long time to get back up. No matter how hard the fall we should never be disheartened, but spring upon our feet and meet life with full force. EVERY TIME. Have a fiery heart and determination to always get back up.

Confidence - believe in one's self and that alone is all the power you need. Do not be arrogant, pretentious or self righteous... but a confidence full of humility. To be humble is tricky these days, but it is a virtue. Confidence can be achieved with humility, however the balance is tricky.

I shall strive for these character qualities which have been diluted through the many days, journeys and trials i have faced these passed years.

ok this is all. I trust it would be a good lesson for most.

Posted by me in Feb 2009 on Facebook

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Now