Omar Kiam's Blog, page 8
September 5, 2012
What you think makes you who you are.
“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If people speak or act with evil thoughts, pain follows them. If people speak or act with pure thoughts, happiness follows them, like a shadow that never leaves … Continue reading →
September 1, 2012
When did we become a nation of haters?
“If you will think about what you ought to do for other people, your character will take care of itself. Character is a by-product, and any man who devotes himself to its cultivation in his own case will become a … Continue reading →
August 29, 2012
When others make you angry, they own you!
“He who angers you conquers you.” Elizabeth Kenny When you let someone make you angry, you’re letting them take control over you. You’re giving them absolute power over you. You become like Pavlov’s dog. They know what to say to make … Continue reading →
August 26, 2012
What a guilty conscience will do to you.
“There is no witness so dreadful, no accuser so terrible as the conscience that dwells in the heart of every man.” Polybius My conscience bothers me all the time. I can’t sleep at night, it keeps me awake. I can’t function … Continue reading →
August 22, 2012
Life is what you make of it, fight for it
“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, … Continue reading →
August 20, 2012
My prediction for the remainder of this year
“We may pretend we are basically moral people who make mistakes, but the whole of history proves otherwise.” Terry Hands There are very few rich and powerful people in the world who are also moral. There are almost none in positions … Continue reading →
My predication for the remainder of this year
“We may pretend we are basically moral people who make mistakes, but the whole of history proves otherwise.” Terry Hands There are very few rich and powerful people in the world who are also moral. There are almost none in positions … Continue reading →
August 19, 2012
Impartial news reporting with integrity: not at the NY Times
“Nature never deceives us; it is always we who deceive ourselves.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau The New York Times used to be my favorite source to get reliable local, national and world news. That changed a few days ago after I finished reading … Continue reading →
August 15, 2012
My life sucks!
“Self pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.” John Gardner Real conversation: Parent: “Why do you drink” Child: “Because sometimes my life sucks and it … Continue reading →
August 12, 2012
Simple wedding was a huge hit!
“Manifest plainness, Embrace simplicity, Reduce selfishness, Have few desires.” Lao-Tzu Everyone overlooks the fact that simple or plain does not mean cheap, wanting or boring. My son was married on Saturday, Aug 11th. The wedding was held at an enormous … Continue reading →
