Back in the Saddle from the dumps

Have you ever experienced being in a rut for quite some time especially after a disappointment and feeling helpless to break out. Down and out was more Like it. I had such an experience with an interview which did not work through. Once you are down,  how to get out to being your normal self may be clear to you, but never being able to get to the exit is  frustrating.  In this case, been ages since the last interview and despite being more than professionally qualified did not get through.

As you try to come out of your shell, the ‘daily’ routines do not seem to end and the break in the routine, not visible.

If you happen to be driving, then the haphazard way of other drivers and near misses for collision as well as seeing pedestrian risking their lives on the roads when there is a pedestrian bridge some meters away, will make you glad to reach you destination safely and say “THANK GOD”. More so, if while driving, you see a big SUV speeding towards you and then at the last moment swerve and change lanes.

However, looking at the bright side, even if a little each day is what finally allows you to break out. Almost like a door slowly opening and giving you a view of the things outside and the wider picture as they say of life.

What about you? Have you ever been in such a situation.

Just the Truth

The situation in Iran has made me to introspect. The important thing about truth is that it is verifiable whether it is about election results, performance results, product behavior or side-effects, whatever.

Lies put us in a corner from which we cannot come out without loosing face. Once in this corner and especially if in power then being proved a liar would mean falling flat on your face. Of course not in all cases. In some countries, those in authority just brush past the truth with the media being harassed for speaking the truth.

In other cases, those (activists, opposition, journalists ) who reveal the truth and protest to have the guilty kicked out of job or power get beaten up, or entangled in counter claims or silenced one way or another. Vice versa, not necessary that the authorities lie. The truth can be sometimes hijacked by people or parties who for want of a better expression, marinate it with their own conjured facts to make their false claims appear to be true or just.

What does the word truth mean to you. Sometimes, it has unpleasant consequences which may be painful for the person telling the truth and beneficial to others. It begs the question, why bother with the truth, if you have to suffer as a consequence.

Other times, we have to fight for truth by way of protests including standing up to others.

What do you say!!

A crisis in Iran

Whenever we have a situation of crisis as is happening now in Iran, who is it, that pays the greatest price.

Broken limbs, imprisonment or loss of life is a consequence. In Iran today, what is also at stake today is the belief or euphoria of the Islamic Revolution which is starting to wear out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether the election was honest and fair, who knows, there were no outside observers. A common ploy politicians worldwide have started using when faced with defeat is to call election results unfair and call their supporters onto the streets. It has happened in Kenya, Ukraine and other places also with serious consequences for civilians.

As we watch, the politicians call their supporters onto the streets to defy the authorities and these supporter then come face to face with strong arm tactics from the police and others, we have to hold these politicians responsible for the outcome. Politicians declare their willingness to become martyrs but do not come to the front line. Who will support the families of the injured or dead civilians.

As the situation in Iran unfolds and the politicians show at which end of the divide they stand by their political statements and news statements, we pray that wisdom and justice will prevail. All civilians need an outlet to vent their frustrations and should be allowed to hold marches and rallies as long as they are non violent. Don’t think attacking citizens with Batons, water cannons or bullets is the solution. In every election, the voting results are just an excuse for deeper problems which in fact motivate people to vote in favor of change. Ask Obama.

What do you say?