556) Women Treatment in Egypt !

I am wondering why didn't you discuss such important topic that was raised by Mona in post 553, I am re-publishing it again for discussion...

Mohaly

Mona said:
I have a burning question that I cannot hold in any longer, so I am just going to ask it anyway. The bad treatment of women in Egypt has been making the international news for awhile. I mean it is to extent that they are starting to warn female tourists of the danger they will be subjected to during their stay in Egypt.
Do you think it is an exaggeration or it's for real?

555) Thank You God !

Thank God for everything...

Thank God for granting me good health..

Thank God for granting me thinking mind.. 

Thank God for granting me good friends..

Thank God for granting me a loving family..

Thank God for granting me great students..

Thank God for granting me supporting clients..

Thank God for granting me amazing readers.. 

Thank God for granting me the ability to love and be loved...

Thank God for granting me the feeling of being missed that drives me to come back and get in touch with the most real part in me ... My Blog and its lovely readers and followers...

Welcome back dears :)

P.S. It is mere coincidence that this post about God gifts is no. 555 (khamsa we khemesa).

P.S. 2: For those interested in knowing the PhD status, I have good news :)) My dissertation was accepted and hence my PhD is granted verbally, and I am waiting for reciving the degree officially within the coming 2 weeks. (bardo mere coincidence with 555)!

Mohaly

554) Moh@lyics Break II ...

My Dear Readers,

This period is very hard on me after what I have been through during the last couple of days. It is even harder as I am preparing for the discussion of my final dissertation for PhD next week. So I need time to forget the pain, reflect on the changes I am passing through, and focus on the final studies, specially that I will be out of town/country from now till the end of the month.

It is about time to have the 2nd break since I started this blog. I haven't stopped blogging since the last break in December 2007. 

After your kind permission: The Blog break starts today, and the Blog will be resumed after 10 days on Monday April 27th 2009 in-shaa-Allah.

You are more than welcome to dig through the blog, comment, or dicuss any topics in the comments area in this post.

Till April 27th, I wish you best of luck, and pray for me. Thank you, and you will be missed.

Mohaly

553) Use Death to Enrich Life ... !

Death is a reality for all of us. On any given day, at least 130,000 people worldwide die. Some deaths are peaceful and others violent. Some die of disease; others, from thirst, starvation, murder, accidents, illness or the easing away of the body after a life well lived...

Burrying someone you love with your own hands is a life changing experience. Something is overwhelming me... yes I am back to work, but not back to me!! I am changing, don't know how yet, but I can feel that there is something major changing within me...death helps us to have more strategic look over our lives..

I want to share with you this article, may be it helps in getting my point of view in better words, as I don't have the capacity to write what I wanna say at least for a while...

It is important that we come to terms with our own death. Unless we do, we will limit our ability to assist and understand those who are dying and those grieving the death of a loved one. Accepting your death will help ease your fears and enable you to offer more peace and comfort to those struggling with death and loss.

"You see more clearly what's important and what's not. As a result, you are likely to focus on values and goals close to your heart," Dr.Turner says.

Everyone needs to make peace with death. Take some time alone to ponder several or all of the following items. Go slowly, so you can consider the questions in a heartfelt way. You may even want to write your answers. Then discuss your responses with a good friend or loved one.

• If you discovered you were going to die later today, would you make any phone calls? To whom? What would you say?

• Do you believe in God in a vision that lends purpose and meaning to your life?

• Do you have a philosophy of life? On why we exist?

• Are you willing, given the limited time available to you, to say what's on your mind? To do what you think is important? To stop hiding behind pretensions and facades and be the real you?

• What things are most important to you? Does the way you use time and set priorities reflect your most deeply held values?

• Would you like to make changes in the way you live routinely?

• Can you imagine your own death and write an obituary that expresses how you would like to be remembered?

• Do you sense in your most important relationships any unfinished business? A troubled relationship you would like to heal? Loved ones to whom you might better express your feelings? Someone to whom you want to apologize or express thanks?

• Does the thought of your own death frighten you, or are you at peace with the idea? What do you believe happens after death? What could you do to better prepare yourself for dying?

• What do you like best about your life? Consider how you are blessed. Ponder opportunities you might want to pursue.

Use death to enrich life. Lawrence LaShan, author of Cancer as Turning Point, believes each of us has a dream that burns brighter than all the rest. Sometimes this dream is known as a "passion." Those who have the courage to follow their hearts live healthier, richer lives, LeShan says. He suggests a three-part exercise as a way of exploring and perhaps living your dream or passion.

Imagine that six months from now, your outward life -- the work you do, the place you live, the person or people with whom you live, and the way you spend your time -- can be exactly the way you want it. Describe your ideal, outward life.

Then, think about your ideal inner life. Six months from now, what attitudes, gifts and abilities would you like to have acquired, developed or strengthened?

And lastly, consider your responses to the first two items. What efforts have you made recently to realize these things? What elements of your personality make such changes difficult? How might you overcome these internal obstacles?

When properly understood, death becomes an exquisite teacher, throwing life into sharp perspective and encouraging us to achieve our fullest potential. Death reminds us our time is limited, that it is important not to put off those things we value most, and that each moment is a fresh and precious opportunity.

Ref: Dr. Jo Turner, Professor Family and Consumer Economics, University of Florida. 

552) SHE LEFT IN PEACE ;(((((((((((

After the midnight of Wednesday and before the dawn of Thursday, I lost a big love, a great passion, I lost one of the few people I really really loved in my life, I lost the one who loved me unconditionally and was always her favorite person on earth. I lost my second mother, I lost my grandma ... Mama Didi 7abebti ... 

Ana ta3baan away ... maleesh nefs ... ahhhhhh... so bitter inside ... I burried you with my bare hands, I can't believe I did that...

bye bye ya Didi, i cant believe that i wont see u again and be taken within your hug, or take you in my arms, I won't see your lovely smile, adorable golden and silver hair, and those small hands that were very big in what they give...

Don't know what to say... Ina Lellah We Ina Ilaih Rag3oun

Mohaly

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sad :(((((

551) FUN ::: The True Friends?! ;)

Would you do the same for your friend? 

Mohaly

550) Egypt on the 6th of April !

Today is the 6th of April, the day many activist were waiting for to say their word. But Will the security respect the citzenship and humanity and treat them as such? will the activist on the other hand really respect themselves and their country and do it in a civilized way and don't allow those few chaotic people to get among them? 

To be continued after the day ends in the comments area.....

Mohaly

549) Memories :::: Barameg Al Masaa Wal Sahra !

Saturday: Nadi El Cinema Ch. 1

Sunday: Gawlet El Camera Ch1, El 3alam Yoghanee Ch2

Monday: Taxi El Sahra Ch1, El 3elm wal 2eman Ch1

Tuesday: Movie Ch1

Wednesday: Ekhtarna Lak Ch1

Thursday: Oscar Ch2

Friday: Fakar Thawani Teksab Da2aye2 Ch1

Anything else?

How come we can remember the weekly schedule of the TV more than 20 years ago!!!

The weird thing that I used to enjoy these programs although it was almost the only choice more than these day zillions of choices where I keep on skipping in every commercial break!!!

Mohaly

548) Mubarak & the Summit !

I am wondering what is right for Mubarak to boycott the Doha summit earlier this week? 

On one hand, Qatar is misbehaving and jumping over files being handled by Egypt, and they need a statement that shows them this is not right, but on the other hand, the summit is not about Qatar, but about the Arab world and its challenges ... I personally see that Mubarak should have gone and delivered a very strong and assertive speech, and make use of "his experience" with Arabs to have better outcome of the "reconciliation summit!!"....  wala eih?

Mohaly