http://thinkmovechange.blogspot.com/

Where does the empathy begin?

There may be a scientific explanation like this one found in the article from the Boston Globe.

But where the true empathy may take us further?

As a special introduction to the season of giving, courage and creativity here are two stories that became ONE story. About Ryan and about his friend and brother Jimmy!

They made me think, made me cry and made me feel grateful for living in this beautiful world, the world that good and inspiring people MAKE BEAUTIFUL.

Share these with your friends and family if you wish:

http://www.pnyv.org/index.php?id=34&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=12&tx_ttnews[backPid]=8&cHash=725ab9a834

http://www.readersdigest.ca/mag/2005/02/jimmy_escape_freedom.html

It is interesting to research about emerging new and transition in the old (traditional) forms of business life considering global village business.

From one hand there are multinationals with complete business methodologies patterns that are transfering (translating) their rules and roles with very slight modifications according to local markets (customization, localization) - these are companies like automotive industry leaders, sportware leaders, software and hardware leaders, food&beverage leaders, hospitality leaders, etc (to name few : BMW, Nike, Microsoft, Compaq, McDonalds, Coca Cola, Hyatt Hotel, etc)

From the other hand there are small enterpreneureal investments for which we never know when will become giants. Good example is that dot com business revolution that has created millions of companies and also billions of profit lately has been very stimulating for development of some industry leading countries in the area of software development - Ireland emerged as well as India, Romania and Vietnam - as excellent outsourcing partners (not naming companies, here the locations were more important to speak about the quality of solutions)

To conclude, there will always be areas of emergent growing markets (technology wise) where the opinion of ''who you are, who your family is and who are you known to'' will be of the utmost importance not for any tradition but simply because any other rules and roles are still not established (business wise) On that path is also the individual enterpreneureal investment - to make it different from multinational investment in spreading globally.

The only thing that we can not tell is how likely enterpreneureal investments are to become multinational itself one day and maybe another case study of company like Microsoft is today.

Anyone having a New Year resolution to learn Sanskrit might find this link useful. And for all of us who would like to learn more about Sanskrit there is an interesting Guide that we can download in PDF from here

http://sanskrit.gde.to/articles/GuideToSanskrit.pdf

The Spiritual Seeker's Essential Guide to Sanskrit
By Denis Waite

Besides, the various tools for learning Sanskrit such as the Online Sanskrit Dictionary, Sanskrit Tutorials, Sanskrit Pronunciation guides, and software for learning Sanskrit and producing documents in Devanagari & Roman formats, and much more are available on this website http://sanskrit.gde.to/

I liked the initial quote that matches my views and experience. Here it is:

"It cannot be stolen by thieves,
Nor can it be taken away by kings.
It cannot be divided among brothers
It does not cause a load on your shoulders.
If spent...
It indeed always keeps growing.
The wealth of knowledge...
Is the most superior wealth of all!"

Indeed the knowledge is an unbeatable asset, weapon and tool which only can be surmounted by treasure of human emotions, respect and love.

Let's get to learning with the prayer:

"OM! May that Brahman protect us both (Teacher & Disciple);
May that Brahman nourish us both;
May we work in harmony with great vigor;
May our study be illuminating and fruitful;
May we not hate each other.
Om..
Peace, Peace..."

shaa.ntiH || Peace

Before Santa comes to our homes with his Ho-Ho-Ho we might visit his place in history. Why we mainly believe that his home is at the North Pole? We might know it better than that. Here is a fresco showing St. Nicholas, Church of St. Nicholas, Myra (Demre, Turkey) Photo: St Nicholas Society/JMR

And I recently found this in the news:

"The first edition of the International Santa Clause Festival began on 3 December in Demre, Turkey -- noted as the birthplace of St. Nicholas in the 4th century AD. The festivities continue through 8 December."

St. Nicholas by Susan Seals:

"The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in Patara, a village close to Myra (Demre) in what is now Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young.

Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers.

After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called "myro", formed in his grave. This liquid substance was said to have healing powers which fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.

Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of St. Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need."

To read more visit:
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=38