The Law of Attraction

The universe has unlimited opportunities

It has been quiet a while since I put something down. Believe me i had a hectic time trying to regroup my life and find the right path. It was a couple of crazy months. I missed writing though.

In between soul searching and trying to be the best person in 2009, I came across a Documentary titled "Secrets" courtesy of my brother. At first I was not paying attention until when I closely tried to figure out what the film was about. The Documentary is about positive thinking, in that we attract events in the universe to manifest into reality by our own actions through thoughts. For instance, if you worry too much about debt, debt will eventually come to you and will never stop until when you stop stressing much about it. I know it is somehow far-fetched but believe me the concept I love about this whole law of attraction is the fact that it promotes optimism, something we should be able to constantly live with as human beings. At one point in the Documentary, one expert suggests that, we should see the universe as a catalogue of some sought. In other words, we should be flipping the "catalogue" and choose what we want in life and wallah!!...there it will be but with effort and not on a silver platter. The essence is, when offered a half glass of water, optimists would say, I have a glass that is half full and pessimists would say , I have a glass half empty. You choose!

Read the follwing excerpts from wikipedia:

The Law of Attraction has roots in Quantum Physics. According to proponents of this law, thoughts have an energy which attracts whatever it is the person is thinking of. In order to control this energy to one's advantage, proponents state that people must practice four things:

Know what you want.

Ask the universe for it.

Feel, behave and know as if the object of your desire is on its way.

Be open to receive it and let go of (the attachment) to the outcome.

Thinking of what one does not have, they say, manifests itself in not having, while if one abides by these principles, and avoids "negative" thoughts, the universe will manifest a person's desires.

A new day has come!

Incoming American President Barack Obama Photo: Wikipedia

"I have a dream, I have a dream that one day my children will not be judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character", so goes the most famous speech ever made by Martin Luther King, a civil rights campaigner. He must be smiling down on us. That part of his dream has come true in America. I say, partly because, there's still a long road ahead and we have yet to see black and white Presidents elsewhere in the world and not just the United States.

Barack Obama, a direct descendant of Africa, from Kenya, has proven that anything is possible. His inauguration as the 44th president of the United States has monumental historical significance. With a black African father and white American mother, He represents equality and exerts the greater side of humanity. I almost shed a tear when he stood on the podium delivering his very inspiring, humble speech. His humility is quite refreshing. Here, we have a guy loved by everyone, black or white. If his convictions are anything to go by, then the world will be a better place. What is most exciting though, is the fact that the world is expecting too much from him. He is more like a world president even though in reality that is what American Presidents are anyway.

People should be reminded that, in as much as, he's willing to solve world problems, issues at home needs more of his attention. For those who know Obama during his work as a senator, describe him as a very pragmatic person willing to reach out to everyone. We need people like that, for action speaks louder than words. He proved this during his campaign.

Although the road ahead is bitter, in that, the economy is in bad shape and America is involved in two wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, coupled with the terrorism  and the issue with Iran, we hope to see him resolve all these issues amicably and shiftily. The U-S image in the world leaves much to be desired right now and he has a greater responsibility through his foreign policy to rectify this anomaly.

I see hope in Obama and he is ready to usher in change we can believe in.

Lion in a sheep skin!

Heavily armed Israeli soldiers patrol Gaza in search of so called
 insurgents.

Man..I thought civilization (except for George W Bush) meant resolving conflicts by dialogue and diplomatic means, but the spill- over effect seem to have taken it's toll. The current military action by Israel on Gaza cannot go on unchallenged. The international community has condemned this barbaric act and why Israel is still continuing killing innocent people in Gaza is only known to them. The other day, I was so shocked to see pictures of little boys' bodies killed by the very hypocritical regime claiming to be civilized and subscribing to democratic principles under Shimon Peres and Ehud Olmert (a bunch of blood thirsty vampires indeed). What did these kids do to deserve this?

I have respect for Israel's stance about protecting it's citizens from rocket attacks, but going after Gaza, indiscriminately is uncalled for and simply stupid.  An amicable solution is needed and fast. I foresee this conflict fueling more and more conflicts, particularly between Muslims and the Western world, as the the West has been standing behind Israel from time immemorial. Barack Obama, awaits a huge dilemma here. George W Bush created a mess that is tough to crack (I hope the shoe cleansed him of his sins). We need peace and now!!

The time has come!!

Christmas decorations

As routine as it is, the time has come for families to unite and show each other love and appreciation. For some it's a time to get crazier by indulging in excessive alcohol consumption, while for others spending is bound to be tested to it's limits leaving them completely dry. Come January they start running over each other preying on cash loans already flooded by hundred others.

The festive season is here and we ought to be careful on how we go about enjoying it. For some of us its work as usual. Happy holidays every one. Happy Christmas and wishing you a blessed and productive 2009. See you next year!

You reap what you sow!!

Size 10 shoe meant for Bush

Bush has tasted his own medicine. A journalist braved all protocol amid heavy security in an area that appeared tightly secured. He threw his pair of size ten shoes (so we are told) at George W Bush to show his disrespect for thousands of innocent women and children that have lost their lives because of this man's (Bush) policy in Iraq and Afghanistan.

What an exit for Bush. And what is interesting is that, he saw the shoe coming (literally), given the way he ducked and maneuvered to avoid being hit. This should be a lesson that, no one is immune to ridicule if buffoonery is what you stand for. In the Muslim world showing or even worse, throwing a shoe at someone is regarded as highly offensive and who would argue that Bush didn't deserve this.

Death is not entertainment TV

I was shocked and disgusted at an American citizen, who perhaps "sick" of his long sickness has decided to end his life. Inasmuch as I respect his decision to end his agony for whatever reason, I despise his decision to show us his act on TV. I mean for what and for who? What is he trying to achieve by doing that? Craig Ewert, a former computer scientist from Chicago, ended his life in a Swiss clinic because in Switzerland they allow such decisions. Is this some kind of a publicity stunt? Imagine the impact this can have on young kids. Are we promoting suicide? It's so unbelievable, how far some people can go to achieve limelight. If any law allows you to kill yourself, please do it privately. Why involve the world? And worse via the telly? Has  morality  gone down the tubes? We no longer know what is right and wrong.

Peeping Tom's world!

Imagine the nonsense reality show, "Big Brother crap" everyone is talking about these days. Imagine that, transforming into our everyday "real" life, thanks to an envisaged communication bill in the works to be tabled soon in Parliament. Everything you write or talk about my friend would be scrutinized and you may get into trouble.

I have wondered what might have led politician to contemplate bringing such a law in a country as peaceful as Namibia. It would make our life much more difficult because secrecy and privacy will become a thing of the past. I feel as a human being i'm entitled to my privacy and freedom of expression as enshrined in the constitution and why should "Big brother" watch what i do? Most of all, who watches over what "big brother" is doing? The intended bill is only meant to cause fear and society must join hands in condemning this law, for it serves no purpose but to suppress people's civil liberties.

A country that is Zimbabwe!!

I am so tired of Zimbabwe and what's happening there. It's becoming a nuisance!!. I have become so bored with the leadership and every one involved in politics in this once vibrant Southern African country. My boredom has a lot to do with procrastination on the side of politician to implement the so called power sharing agreement. What do these guys want? Do they see how people are suffering because of their selfish and boring tactics?

Just a few days ago, a council inaugurated and initiated no so long ago by Nelson Mandela, called "The Elders" comprised of Kofi Annan (former U-N chief), Graca Machel (wife of Nelson Mandela) and Jimmy Carter (former U-S president), decided to visit Zimbabwe to highlight the humanitarian crisis facing that country, but they were refused entry. Reasons given where that, their presence, will boost an opposition party, MDC.

As we speak, Zimbabwe is faced with an outbreak of Cholera and starvation. "The Elders mission was to simply asses the plight of the people and get in the much needed help. Their visit was one for humanitarian reasons not politics. The Zimbabwean government couldn't agree while its doing nothing to avert a catastrophic situation. What I fail to understand is how, the presence of "The Elders council", would have boosted MDC.

The Zimbabwean government is being too analytical and anxiety seems to cloud over the whole administration, consequently affecting the well-being of it's own people. I am beginning to doubt the viability of this power sharing deal. Will it work at all, if the well-being of the masses is not taken seriously. People, in likes of Kofi Annan and Jimmy Carter hold reputable standing in the world, and their involvement would have brought in the much needed help in Zimbabwe particularly to its populace. I couldn't agree more with Graca Machel when she said, it seems the Zimbabwean leadership has no interest of the people at heart. What a shame!!

Peace settlement urgently needed in the DRC

I have no idea about the root cause of the recent resumption of chaos in the form of war in the DRC, but I believe it has derailed the stability of the SADC region amid the fracas and tug of war in Zimbabwe (both sides wanting more power).

At the end of the day, innocent people are the one feeling the music and this is the problem with African leaders, because they feel nothing for the people when they feel their power is threatened. They will stop at nothing in their quest. I have heard a number of reasons why renegade leader Laurent Nkunda is fighting the government in the DRC. One of them, the Tutsi and Hutu issue, but I know all this boils down to power and the control of vast mineral resources in the central African country.

we need change in Africa, we don't need war upon war and conflict upon conflict. We need leaders who put the interest of people first, for they are where they are because of people. I hope the situation is resolved speedily, for we saw hope in the DRC after the end of the previous war and elections that saw the inuagration of President Joseph Kabila. Like Barack Obama campaign slogan, "Yes we can".

Farewell "Mamma Africa" (Obituary)

Singer Miriam Makeba  Photo: Wikipedia

She died just how she wanted to -- singing on stage for a good cause. And her songs wafted out of taxis and radios, as fellow Africans struggled with their grief at her passing.

Miriam Makeba, the "Mama Africa" whose sultry voice gave South Africans hope when the country was gripped by apartheid, died early Monday of a heart attack after collapsing on stage in Italy. She was 76.

In her dazzling career, Makeba performed with musical legends from around the world -- jazz maestros Nina Simone and Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Belafonte, Paul Simon -- and sang for world leaders such as John F. Kennedy and Nelson Mandela. Her distinctive style, which combined jazz, folk and South African township rhythms, managed to get her banned from South Africa for more than 30 years.

"Her haunting melodies gave voice to the pain of exile and dislocation which she felt for 31 long years. At the same time, her music inspired a powerful sense of hope in all of us," Mandela said in a statement.

He said it was "fitting" that her last moments were spent on stage -- singing at a concert in solidarity with six immigrants from Ghana who were shot to death in September in the town. Makeba collapsed after singing one of her most famous hits "Pata Pata," her family said.

Courtesy of http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/387214_obitmakeba11.html