ItisalreadyApril. There are sweetfeeling of flowers blowinginthewind, senseof colors being intensified bythe sunlight andthe pleasures ofaspringday. When I’m sentimental, I listen to this music. When I’m inhardtime, I listen to this music. WhenI‘mhappy, I listen to this music.
Alas! and Did my Saviour Bleed
1. A-las! and did my- Sav-iour bleed,
and did my- Sov-ereign die
Would He de-vote that sa-cred head
For such- a- worm as I
2. Was it for crimes that- I have done,
He groaned up-on the tree
A-maz-ing pit-y! grace un-known!
And love- be–yond de-gree!
3. Well might the sun in- dark-ness hide,
And shut his- glo-ries in,
When Christ, the migh-ty Mak-er, died
For man,- the- crea-ture’s sin.
4. Thus might I hide my- blush-ing face
While His dear- cross ap-pears
Dis-solve my heart in thank-ful-ness,
And melt- mine- eyes to tears.
5. But drops of grief can- ne’er re-pay
The debt of- love I owe!
Here, Lord, I give my-self a-way
‘Tis all- that- I can do.
Sir Thomas More suggested ‘Basic income’ in 1516. But doing now is different from the initial intention. Because it is conditional ‘basic income’.
Is ‘Basic income’ possible? 🙂
Finland’s experiment : I don’t care you
It was hard to find a job today. Phew, I need to eat a little rice in order save today. It’s sad to see my bankbook. (He is reading bankbook) What!?!?!! What’s this!?!?!?!! What’s this 700 dollars?! Then I felt the burning tearsrun down my face, and it was steady again. This unemployed man is very thankful for country and very proud of it.
It is a Finland’s experiment. KELA(Finnish institution) selected 2,000 unemployed who are 25 to 53 at random. Kela started to give 700 dollars from January. No strings attachedtoit. Don’t care if they don’t report their using. Even if you get a job, you can keep getting money. Wow.
Why? Why do Finland start?Unemploymenthas soared inFinland toabout 8.1%. They did not get a job to not miss out on unemployment benefits. If government give money to this unemployed, Finland predict that this men will try hard to be economically active. Another reason is that basic income can narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. Government will tax the rich a lot more(4 times in analysis) and unequal division will disappear. Furthermore, It will decrease overall benefit costs.
So what do they behave?
Writing this article, I realized that Those who have money have two choices : appreciate or cash in. All problems stem form our mind. It is inside you all along. Outcome of this Finland’s experiment depends on stated of their mind. That’s amazing, isn’t it? Why? I think that those, who don’t go to work to receive unemployment benefits, willbe lazy as in the past. This is my idea. But Finland really believe them in my eyes. Would they know Finland’s mind? This is really experiment of humanity.
I think that if Finland really want to change them, the answer is to educate heart. Foster values. I know it’s so cliche, and everyone knows this answer. But they don’t know how to achieve. What is the answer? It is no longer a day to do experiment this and that, but to really find the answer. We look forward to hearing from Finland. 🙂
Veles is a city in the central part of the Republic of Macedonia on the Vardar river. Veles has 55,000 residents. It’s just a small, ordinary village. But if you enter into cafe, you‘llbe surprised.Cafes is Veles swarmed with young people. They are not just ‘young people’. They are all in their late teens to early 20s. But they are wearing brand-name clothes and expensive watch. ‘Digital Gold Rush in Veles!‘ These are protagonists of ‘Fake News’ affair that made headlines in the world’s leading media in mid-December last year. These made favorable news about Donald Trump, but they made a malicious rumor about Hillary Clinton. All news is absurd but it is so even more provocative enough to spur curiosity.
Four of the five most successful posts from the Macedonian sites BuzzFeed News identified are false. They include the false claim that the pope endorsed Trump, and the false claim that Mike Pence said Michelle Obama is the “most vulgar first lady we’ve ever had.” Those four posts together generated more than 1 million shares, reactions, and comments on Facebook.(https://www.buzzfeed.com)
Everything is only for ad revenue. These little monkey dig down into mind of people who hope that the Republican candidates are elected but doubt Trump’s qualifications. It’s called the confirmation bias. They can justify themselves by watching this news. Countless people can’t help but click the ‘Fake News’.
That’ll learn you, right? You now know what ‘Fake News‘ is. What do you feel? Clever? Is it a bad thing? Do you want to do? I like fake news only if it is just a joke of kids. But If there is a strong impact, what do you think?
Apple Boss ‘Tim Cook’ said Fake News is “killing people’s minds”
Tim Cook said Fake news is killing people’s minds and a large campaign is needed to combat this problem. His saying is below.
“We are going through this period of time right here where unfortunately some of the people that are winning are the people that spend their time trying to get the most clicks, not tell the most truth.”
“It’s killing people’s minds in a way.”
“All of us technology companies need to create some tools that help diminish the volume of fake news,” he said
Also it is hard to find out news producer. Even if you find out them, it is hard to punish. If there are no provisions of punishment in their countries, this affair is not the crime itself. So websites like ‘Factcheck’, ‘Politifact’,‘Snopes.com’ are created fast to verify the facts.
The deluge of information : Need eyes that can see the truth
First, you must be careful of ‘confirmation bias’. People see only things that they want to see. ‘Obedience to Authority’ also play a role in wrong choice. It is easy to follow media than to verify. So we must fight our laziness. In fact, The truth is even difficult to see. There are many what we know. So, what is the truth and what isn’t? It’s up to you. 🙂
In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it. – Samuel Johnson
First of all, let’s watch this video. Then let’s start to talk.
<Samsung India Service(SVC) – We’ll take care of you, wherever you are>
What can you feel? I ammoved to tears. The landscape is like movie and music is so beautiful. When were you surprised first? When the woman opened the door in the first time, pity hit me like a blow. She was blind… Oh God help her!!! If advertising is over here, Its popularity is not appealing as much as it is now. It’s just only the level of pity.
After completing repairs, the woman is ringing a bell. A lot of blind children come out oneafter another. The thrill is just beginning now. The light is darker. When they turned the Samsung TV, thrilling voice is heard. “Journeyya~~~~~~” The sound of little girl’s voice sent shivers down my spine. Her name is Prerna. I was moved by just hearing her voice and seeing this blind children. But the final blow was left. First woman says “She is from this hostel. And she is my best friend too.” I was knocked down at moving.
What makes so many people’s hearts touched?
We can know it by watching reaction. Watching again and again, a lot of people were shedding tears. What is the result? The majority of them defended Samsung. They became the side of Samsung. They attacked haters of Samsung. “If you hate Samsung, you must not hate this advertising.” Naturally, they said that they believed technical skills of Samsung too. Also someone say “My life is changed by this advertising. Thank you, Samsung”. A massive impact is clear. 🙂
Do you have ever heard ‘Miracle Morning’? How is your morning? Is it terrible? My head is sick but you can only heard nagging, right? Sometimes morning is too painful. The most painful thing to me is that I don’t do things to do. It’s because of my laziness. But sometimes I try to rationalize it. I was tired and I was busy all time. After rationalization, The same thing happens. Finally I end up regretting it. What should we do? Let’s find it. 🙂
Hal Elrod : How to success? It is simple
‘Miracle Morning‘ is a book by Hal Elrod. First, you must know ‘Hal Elrod’. When he was 20 years old, He was dead for6 minutes clinically. A drunk driver ran head on into him by car. He suffered 11 fractures. He woke up after six days in a coma. Doctors said he would never walk.Contrary to expectation,he can walk but also he is a ultra marathon runner, international speaker and expert in motivation. He do not choose to go on his way of victim. He didn’t make any excuse. So A lot of people go to him for advice.
How to success? It is simple. It is possible if you change your morning. Oh … too simple? There’s something simpler. So, how can we change our morning? He suggests ‘The status of the next morning depends on your final thoughts before sleeping.‘. It is not related with wake-up time and bedtime. He proved that even if you you have less sleep you can wake up early with a fresh mind by doing with practitioners. Just like Christmas morning you filled your morning with something you’re looking forward to. This will help you be more productive.
Morning 6 Keyword: ‘SAVERS’
Minute 1: S is for silence
Relax your body. But, Don’t sleep again. HAHAHA Just feel calm.
Minute 2: A is for Affirmations
You read and write ‘powerful words’. It really motivate you. It break your limit. How can? Because It’s just a limit that you determine.
Minute 3. V is for visualization
Close your eyes and visualize your goals.
Minute 4. E is for exercise.
Running!!! Jumping, push-ups, or sit-ups!!!
Minute 5. R is for reading.
Read one page, maybe two. It can change you to feel how beautiful the world is. You can feel the joy of learning.
Minute 6. S is for scribing.
Writing down is the most important. You can write your grateful things or your feelings, your dream, your goals and so on. If you write down, everything can be clear. This experience is like that you begin life again. Good luck 🙂
Miracle Morning is yours.
“Habit is a second nature thta destroys the first. But what is nature? Why is habit not natural? I am very much afraid that nature itself is only a first habit, just as habit is a second nature.”
― Blaise Pascal, Pensées
What do you think about doctor? Medical dramas have aired constantly. What kind of person is a doctor? We all agree how difficult it is to become a doctor. Medical students should study medicine again and again. Why? Because It is a life-saving work. Life depends on doctor. The responsibility is really heavy. I want to say ‘Why did youbecome a doctor?’ What is a good answer for that question?
They stop thinking
I think It is different from country. Generally speaking, In South Korea the doctor’s position is very high. In particular medicalschool stands unrivaled among middle and high school students. I think other countries are not. I want to ask me. Why did you become a doctor? As a medical school student, I can’t say anything. Even though the reason is insignificant, medical students actually study a lot. What do they for good grades? Do you know? I know it. They stop thinking.
There are two ways
Then you must choose one of two ways.
First, stop thinking and let’s face it. They accept people’s eyes as it is. They considers themselves to be the big cheese. After that they will keep it that way. In first way, they look like a million dollars. It glittered brilliantly.
Second, maybe they can feel hollow. Everyone thinks he is a somebody, but he is really a nobody. He can feel that he is a thoughtless man. In fact, he is in the vanguard of learning by rote. It is what I feel these days. I feel like I am broke. Second way isshabby.Between you, me, and the doorpost, I’m counseling nowadays. In fact, many doctors are said to have mental problems. It’s actually my story. I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding.
I’ve lived a life. Is it meaningful? Hmm… sometimes I don’t live my life. Maybe the majority of people are the same. In fact, I am searching for meaning. Yesterday we look at the research results. It said ‘Meaning of life‘ level is a key factor to be charming. Today, we look at my situation. It’s your turn. Good luck to you 🙂
Dear, I have no pity for you
but need help because you are future of this country.
In our lifetime, we meet all types of people. I want to look cool. When I go on a blind date, I always get cold feet. When I go to a business meeting, I always care how it looks. How about you? It was a very prominent question in my mind. In truth, I want to be someone who is expected to attract people. I want to be an influential person. Also I want to live meaningful life. Let’s try to find out.
In 2011, four psychologists in the United States had a interesting study. The topic is ‘Who are we attracted to?’ There are two experiments.
First test
Researchers recruited college students who can come with a friend and asked them to talk about ‘friendship’, and filmed them. 70 people’s self-esteem and meaning of life were measured by a simple questionnaire. Meanwhile, evaluators also were recruited. Watch this video and Ask them.
“How much do you want to be friends with this person?” Please mark as one of one to five points.
What is the result? In conclusion, There was a clear factor to impact on the likability. ‘The meaning of life’ level is a key factor. People, who said that their life is more meaningful, received high marks for evaluators than not. The interesting thing is that they don’t say any words like ‘meaning of life’. Nevertheless, the evaluators is naturally attracted to people who have a clear meaning in life. What about ‘self-esteem’? Self-esteem is to think them valuable and positive. We are attracted to people like this, isn’t it? According to analysis, ‘Self-esteem’ has nothing to do with ‘likability’. Easy to say, we don’t have a good feeling more to high self-esteem. On the contrary, we do not have a good feeling less to low self-esteem. Looking themselves positive and having a meaning to life is different. Here I was stunning. I thought I can’t be charming because I don’t have self-esteem. A ray of hope appeared.
Second test
We want to verify clearly whether we really loved to people who have a clear meaning in life or not. We reinforce the conditions. First, they introduce themselves. Second, the time limit is 10 seconds. Third, the question is three.
“How much do you like?”
“Do you want to be friends?”
“How much are you funny if you have a talk with this person?”
The same outcomes are difficult to emerge because we reinforce the conditions. According to analysis, the meaning of life is still a powerful impact on the likeability. The evaluators give higher scores to people clearly aware of the meaning of life. They say they want to be friends with them and it will be a good conversation. What about other factors?
Researchers considered degree of happiness, religious sentiment, personality trait. But these have no impact or very small. So far, these studies based on Viktor Emil Frankl‘s claim for ‘the meaning of life’. The key point is that ‘Humans have basic drives to pursue the meaning of life’ Researchers defined the meaning of life can be magneticforce. We are attracted to people who live a inner-centered and meaningful life rather than people who have a plausible external image.
Certainly, I’ll be happy if I have the meaning of life. Also, many people will like me. But how can we increase ‘The meaning of life’ level? It is our homework left. Let’s find together for next time. 🙂
If you know the why, you can live any how. – Friedrich Nietzsche
Do you know what day yesterday is? It is a Valentine’s Day!!! Did you have a good day? I had a busy day. Of course, I didn’t give a gift from place to place. HAHAHA. I don’t have someone to gift. In modern Valentine’s Day, Most people give presents to each other, loved ones and neighbors.
Origin of Valentine’s Day
It is a feast day of Saint Valentine. Who is he? Roman times, corps are prohibited to marry. Because It is concerned that corps desert army to miss their family. Of course prohibited legally, they bear a child secretly and get married later. According to legend, Saint Valentine was imprisoned for performing weddings illegally for soldiers who really loved. Finally he was persecuted. It is a origin.
Various Forms In the World
In South Korea women give chocolate to the men who she love. And men give non-chocolate candy to women on March 14 (White Day). On April 14 (Black Day), those who did not receive anything on February 14 or March go to a Chinese-Korean restaurant to eat black noodles to console their sadness. HAHAHA It’s funny. But It is also criticized that It is ‘the exploitation of working classes through commercialism by multinational corporations.’ In Muslim countries Valentine’s Day has been harshly criticized.
South Korea’s form is originated in Japan. In 1950s a confectionary company started chocolate marketing in Japan. The concept, women give chocolate men, first emerged at this time. Do you have a loved one? Love is a good feeling. It made my heart flutter. It’s really good that there is someone who I want to love. Someone will have dwindled away into nothing with advancing age. Things are getting hard on us. In this situation, I seek comfort in writing. I risked my life to be recognized. 🙂
I hope you find your love. 🙂
Love is, above all else, the gift of oneself. (Jean Anouilh)
We know all too well. It is Steve Job’s famous commencement speech at Stanford. He hoped that all of the graduates went on with their lives in various fields, keeping in mind the saying. My high school are always hanging up this quote in Korea. There was once a craze for Steve Jobs in South Korea. So I searched for it.
Steve Jobs(1955~2011) : Wild College Life
He has a variety of experience in high school. It is mainly the counterculture movement. Counterculture is a subculture differ substantially from those of mainstream society. It divided into Romanticism (1790–1840), Bohemianism (1850–1910), Beat Generation (1944–1964), hippie subculture(1964–1974). He interested in many books of different fields, not only science and heard a lot of music. And in particular he loved <King Lear> and <Moby-Dick,>, Dylan Thomas poem.
After proceeding to university, Steve Jobs doesn’t like provisions of the school that students must complete core subjects. How did he do? So Jobs dropped out of college in one semester. It’s cool. I love it. The reason of dropping out is also cool. He feel guilty about parents that paid a hefty tuition for valueless classes. And the great thing is that Jobs persuade a head resident to beable to stay in dormitory. For the next 18 months, Jobs attend lectures freely. After He works for a computer game company.
What is the secret of Apple?
Soon after joining a company, he studied Buddhism more deeply through the Indian Himalayan trip for a long time. It is told that he reached a significant level.Jobs said, “the Buddhism is one of the most important thing in my life” I think It was the most impressive thing in Steve’s life. There are also those who say that It is a source of Apple. Mentally Jobs was always count on Kobun Chino Otogawa, a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk. What do you think the secret is? No matter how many I just read the bestseller, nothing has happened. So I am still looking for the answer. I want to enhance my competitiveness in the world. I want to find the value unchanged. Through this blog, I must find the answer.
Good luck 🙂
“Do you want to sell sugared water for the rest of your life? Or do you want to come with me and change the world?” – Jobs say to John Sculley
Do you know Pygmalion effect? It is same as Self-Fulfilling Prophecy. The Pygmalion effect is named after the Greek myth of Pygmalion. Pygmalion is a sculptor who made the most beautiful woman. He called her Galatea and loved her more than anyone else. Moved by his true love, Aphrodite give life to Galatea. So, The Pygmalion effect is that you can realize your hopes and expectations if you continue to harbor faith. It said power of words.
It can be summarized as ‘We become what we think about.’ The reason I said is that This is our story. That’s it. It happens to our friends. However, difference is that who recognise it or not. There are people who know the power of words and people who don’t know. If you don’t know it, you can be swayed by words. Of course, maybe you can live very well. But I had a hard time. That’s why I write.
One must live the way one thinks or end up thinking the way one has lived. – Paul Bourget
Culture : Powerful Inner strength
If power of words is to be more powerful, you know what happens? It creates ‘Culture’. It change neighborhood’s views and lifestyles. Confucius created the Confucian culture. Now, Confucianism is the essence of Eastern culture. In the past, I don’t know why Confucianism is the essence. Why do we think that just one person’s words are so important? He is just a man like us. How powerful his inner strength is! Even 2,500 years later, It still survives. The same is true in Buddhism and Christian culture.
Do you have any words that moved you without recognition? This is what we have to do. we must find it. It is so difficult because it’s too dark to recognize. But Culture can be hints. Also educational environment and home environment is influential to ours. We need to look deep into ourselves. Two percent of the people think, Three percent of the people think they think, and Ninety-five percent of the people would rather die than think.(George Bernard Shaw) I want to ‘think’. I think ‘philosophy’ is to learn how to think logically. For the next time, we are going deep into ours. Let’s find ‘words’ ourselves.
Those who can’t change their minds can’t change anything. – George Bernard Shaw