I would like to recommend this highly important and enlightening documentary to who ever would like to be more informed on the adverse effects of corporations on today's world. The documentary explores the psychology and pathology of corporations, their effects on society and the environment, and proposes that our world needs a new industrial revolution: one perhaps that is more in tune with Mother Nature, on whom we depend for our own survival, rather than one rooted in greed and corruption.
check out the website:
http://www.thecorporation.com/
Saturday, September 10, 2005
No Worries in Waterloo
Waterloo is a very nice city, linked with Kitchener. I happened to be located in the perfect area for a university student. Dorset st. is calm and out of the way. Yet it is near all the bars and stores including groceries and Zellers. And its a plus that I'm only 10 mins of walk away from school (Laurier U).
It used to make me so nervous when I moved to new locations. It would stress me out. But I think Im getting used to it by now. The cruise ship contracts have really helped me loosen up and reduce my worrying habits. I've always considered myself a worrier. But as we confront our worries constantly, we realize that there is much less to worry about than we thought. It's the unknown that worries and the fear of being all alone. It's all in the head. And our attitude changes in time. I'm glad now that I chose to go live in Montreal for a few years. That was my first departure alone. Separated from my group of friends and my family, it was difficult to cope with that at first. I must have gone through a mild depression my first semester in university. But it was also exciting to be in this new environment and new energy. Sure, I didn't have all the security of home, but I realize that freedom is worth more than security. Now I welcome new enviroments, new people. I got tired of being so defensive and passive and afraid to meet new people. Now, I'm in Waterloo for two years, and I'm gonna make the best out of it. Because, moments come and go. Time flies. That's another thing I've realized on the ships. Got to make the best out of it.
What I like most about this new environment is that I'm around smart people. There is alot of intellect around a university. Alot of open minds here. I'm grateful to be part of those who will shape the world. Those who may end up making important and critical decisions for our world. And these are crucial times for humanity. Time is of the essence. Our generation will bring very important changes, hopefully for the good. Environmental concerns are at the top of the list. Overpopulation is another. The depletion of natural resources, another. World poverty, and more. These are the times when greedy people will start to suffer. The economy will have much trouble sustaining itself, the way it is set up now. I really don't know how things will turn out. But I am remaining optomistic about it. There is no other way.
I think that my task in all of this (as a musician), is to elevate the spirit of the individual. One by one. Either through therapy, entertainment, education or just a friendly chat. We need to play music. We need to cling to harmony. We must sing our way through these troubling times to come. I choose this as my purpose. For me, there is nothing more simple and noble than this path.
And thus, I pursue my studies in Waterloo. I have alot to learn here. No matter where we are, there is much to learn from the place we live in. So, let's pay attention to our environment, old or new, and make the best out of it, regardless of circumstances. That is my insight for today.
It used to make me so nervous when I moved to new locations. It would stress me out. But I think Im getting used to it by now. The cruise ship contracts have really helped me loosen up and reduce my worrying habits. I've always considered myself a worrier. But as we confront our worries constantly, we realize that there is much less to worry about than we thought. It's the unknown that worries and the fear of being all alone. It's all in the head. And our attitude changes in time. I'm glad now that I chose to go live in Montreal for a few years. That was my first departure alone. Separated from my group of friends and my family, it was difficult to cope with that at first. I must have gone through a mild depression my first semester in university. But it was also exciting to be in this new environment and new energy. Sure, I didn't have all the security of home, but I realize that freedom is worth more than security. Now I welcome new enviroments, new people. I got tired of being so defensive and passive and afraid to meet new people. Now, I'm in Waterloo for two years, and I'm gonna make the best out of it. Because, moments come and go. Time flies. That's another thing I've realized on the ships. Got to make the best out of it.
What I like most about this new environment is that I'm around smart people. There is alot of intellect around a university. Alot of open minds here. I'm grateful to be part of those who will shape the world. Those who may end up making important and critical decisions for our world. And these are crucial times for humanity. Time is of the essence. Our generation will bring very important changes, hopefully for the good. Environmental concerns are at the top of the list. Overpopulation is another. The depletion of natural resources, another. World poverty, and more. These are the times when greedy people will start to suffer. The economy will have much trouble sustaining itself, the way it is set up now. I really don't know how things will turn out. But I am remaining optomistic about it. There is no other way.
I think that my task in all of this (as a musician), is to elevate the spirit of the individual. One by one. Either through therapy, entertainment, education or just a friendly chat. We need to play music. We need to cling to harmony. We must sing our way through these troubling times to come. I choose this as my purpose. For me, there is nothing more simple and noble than this path.
And thus, I pursue my studies in Waterloo. I have alot to learn here. No matter where we are, there is much to learn from the place we live in. So, let's pay attention to our environment, old or new, and make the best out of it, regardless of circumstances. That is my insight for today.
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