Emily Tucker: June 2012

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Wan Wai Kru

Wan Wai Kru is Teacher Appreciation day. On a Thursday at the beginning of the school year all schools in Thailand hold a ceremony for the teachers in which the students recite a chant which expresses respect for, and gratitude to the teachers and asks for the teachers blessing of their studies. The students also give beautiful flower arrangements to their teachers and sing songs.

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Agape in New York

By Gerard Rochford

On a snowman's belly,
seen before only in books,
Slindile draws a map of the world:
Here's New York and Africa is there,
where everyone is dying – fathers, mothers,
brothers, sisters, friends.
Her brown eyes are lost
in the past of her mother’s smile.
Weeks ago in her home,
Slindile washed and combed her hair
for the visit of a pop-star she’s shyly in love with;
then travelled with her choir to New York,
sang to the gold and diamond gliterazzi,
starred for a night with an American legend,
then flew back to the darkness, singing still.
I live in a home for beautiful children,
her face shines,
children with no parents.
Now she is sad.
I want to be a nurse.
Again she shines.

' We Are Together' (Thina Simunye) is a documentary about the South African orphanage 'Agape'. Children who live there lost their parents to AIDS. The children formed a choir. They visited New York in winter to raise money. Paul Simon sang unobtrusively with them.

Ken Robinson says schools kill creatvitity

www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Visual DNA

You're a Striver. Confident and sociable, you're a really good listener too and are generous with your time when it comes to helping others. Your friends know where to come if they want some really good advice.You have tons of infectious energy and lots of natural enthusiasm. You tend to be committed when it comes to achieving your goals in life. You set high standards for yourself and others and like to keep your eye on the prize. Resourcefulness is definitely one of your finest strengths. When you get excited about something, you have the confidence and passion to inspire all those around you.You're a natural achiever so it's no surprise that things in your life just seem to click into place. You definitely have the right idea. Positive mental attitude all the way!You have a healthy approach to life. Having a regular spiritual practice that gives you a sense of inner peace is one of your priorities. Allowing yourself that kind of time for reflection will have a positive effect.Life's all about options. Allow yourself to be excited by possibility and potential. Try not to push to know the answer all the time. There will be lots of twists and turns in life. Rather than wishing away the journey, try to live in the moment and enjoy every bump in the road! Challenge yourself to try new experiences and live life to the fullest. Remember that you can't be upbeat and outgoing 100 percent of the time. It's okay to tune out and look inward every now and again. In fact, we encourage it!Reconnecting with nature is a necessity, not a luxury, for you. There's no better way to get the boost you need than to spend some time out in the fresh air.. Your spirit sings when you feel the sun on your face. Be sure to allow yourself that quiet time as often as you can.

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