Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
A NEW EARTH WEB EVENT
Oprah and Eckhart’s class (free)
Awakening To Your Life's Purpose
Watch TonightIt's not too late for you to participate! You'll be able to watch tonight's (EVERY MONEDAY) webcast about chapter 3 when the doors open at 8:30/7:30c.
Last week Oprah and Eckhart introduced you to the ego. This week they're delving into what the ego is really made of—and how complaining, resentment and fame feed it. Then, they're going to help you discover your inner truth.
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
Tizita's Story
Hello Everyone,
Before you start reading my comment on Tizita's real-life experience, you should first listen to Tizita's Story.
What makes this series of diaries very special and unique, from what we used to hear in earlier days, is hearing Tizita herself tell her stories. Furthermore, she obviously represents the real life experiences of many Ethiopian women.
Tizita's story is so powerful and universal in its message. Tizita has drawn on her own life as a wife, as a daughter and sister which takes most of us back to our own childhood memories and the realization that hardships in life can make a person much stronger. The importance of telling/sharing real life experiences especially in this case is to see this our of the box or see the bigger picture of what is going on in one's life and/or a different way of seeing things, and perhaps a different path to follow in life. They can really widen our perspective and as a result, we can become a better person and can have a better understanding without prejudging others.
One thing that we shouldn't forget is Tizita's educational background was limited and the rural life style in which she grew up was not easy, however, the way she tells her story sounded to a very interesting university lecturer or a professor - a high level creative literary work we could hear from a panelist.
Tizita was an innocent little girl and like her other childhood friends or neighbors had a dream of going to school and becoming a nurse but it was not easy for her. Unfortunately, her mother passed away when she was five and everything changed after that day. Being alone she had to take some responsibilities for her siblings and you can imagine how hard it could be. For a little girl, growing up without a mother is one of the many moments in life which we cannot have control over. We also heard how she became attracted to her future husband. At a time like this it would be a big deal for her to meet someone that she could talk to and be comfortable with. At the time her boyfriend then her husband became the only person in her life that she really trusted after she lost her father. However, that didn't last long because he was getting sick and that made her life to go upside down again.
One thing that I want to say is how her husband was such a smart person and he should be admired greatly. He kept his daily diaries, even before he found out that he's HIV positive because he used to love writing. Also, another thing I liked about him is that he gathered all his family members and told them that he is living with the HIV virus and helped them to have a better understanding about the virus, which is a big deal even at this time in our culture to open up like that. It would take a huge amount of courage to do what her husband did. So I feel that he did go beyond what one person would normally be able to do. But the sad part, which I don't blame him either, it was hard for him to tell share this with his wife (Tizita) after he learned that He is HIV positive. He was in Addis for better treatment when He found out and his wife was not with him.
I hope many of us learned a lot from her life experience. When she found out about her husband health status, how she reacted and more. Also, we should have more respect and a better understanding about those people living with the virus. I can say we need to educate everyone about HIV/AIDS. Awareness (education) is power. You don’t have to be a health professional, or a doctor - anyone who has a better understanding should be able to teach/share with our community to stop the spread of this virus. We need to be educated so that we can be able to challenge the discrimination, stigma and bias that is going on in our society. I know whoever reading this, you might not have any idea what I am talking about. But after listening to Tizita's story, then you would understand it I hope.
" I just got done writing this & saw the last of Tizita's diaries is online. I was so happy to see that, but at the same time I have mixed feelings to listen to her last episode, but it was so good. I am so happy for her. She had a baby boy and he's HIV negative."
Best Wishes to all
Sweet
“This Betega radio broadcast, the series gives millions of Ethiopians a chance to hear about the real-life experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS. The radio program is a series of self-narrated stories of the everyday lives and experiences of PLHA.”
Before you start reading my comment on Tizita's real-life experience, you should first listen to Tizita's Story.
What makes this series of diaries very special and unique, from what we used to hear in earlier days, is hearing Tizita herself tell her stories. Furthermore, she obviously represents the real life experiences of many Ethiopian women.
Tizita's story is so powerful and universal in its message. Tizita has drawn on her own life as a wife, as a daughter and sister which takes most of us back to our own childhood memories and the realization that hardships in life can make a person much stronger. The importance of telling/sharing real life experiences especially in this case is to see this our of the box or see the bigger picture of what is going on in one's life and/or a different way of seeing things, and perhaps a different path to follow in life. They can really widen our perspective and as a result, we can become a better person and can have a better understanding without prejudging others.
One thing that we shouldn't forget is Tizita's educational background was limited and the rural life style in which she grew up was not easy, however, the way she tells her story sounded to a very interesting university lecturer or a professor - a high level creative literary work we could hear from a panelist.
Tizita was an innocent little girl and like her other childhood friends or neighbors had a dream of going to school and becoming a nurse but it was not easy for her. Unfortunately, her mother passed away when she was five and everything changed after that day. Being alone she had to take some responsibilities for her siblings and you can imagine how hard it could be. For a little girl, growing up without a mother is one of the many moments in life which we cannot have control over. We also heard how she became attracted to her future husband. At a time like this it would be a big deal for her to meet someone that she could talk to and be comfortable with. At the time her boyfriend then her husband became the only person in her life that she really trusted after she lost her father. However, that didn't last long because he was getting sick and that made her life to go upside down again.
One thing that I want to say is how her husband was such a smart person and he should be admired greatly. He kept his daily diaries, even before he found out that he's HIV positive because he used to love writing. Also, another thing I liked about him is that he gathered all his family members and told them that he is living with the HIV virus and helped them to have a better understanding about the virus, which is a big deal even at this time in our culture to open up like that. It would take a huge amount of courage to do what her husband did. So I feel that he did go beyond what one person would normally be able to do. But the sad part, which I don't blame him either, it was hard for him to tell share this with his wife (Tizita) after he learned that He is HIV positive. He was in Addis for better treatment when He found out and his wife was not with him.
I hope many of us learned a lot from her life experience. When she found out about her husband health status, how she reacted and more. Also, we should have more respect and a better understanding about those people living with the virus. I can say we need to educate everyone about HIV/AIDS. Awareness (education) is power. You don’t have to be a health professional, or a doctor - anyone who has a better understanding should be able to teach/share with our community to stop the spread of this virus. We need to be educated so that we can be able to challenge the discrimination, stigma and bias that is going on in our society. I know whoever reading this, you might not have any idea what I am talking about. But after listening to Tizita's story, then you would understand it I hope.
" I just got done writing this & saw the last of Tizita's diaries is online. I was so happy to see that, but at the same time I have mixed feelings to listen to her last episode, but it was so good. I am so happy for her. She had a baby boy and he's HIV negative."
Best Wishes to all
Sweet
“This Betega radio broadcast, the series gives millions of Ethiopians a chance to hear about the real-life experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS. The radio program is a series of self-narrated stories of the everyday lives and experiences of PLHA.”
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