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chris.macrae
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Those at bethechange04 may recall my open space offering was get the BBC and its world service interested in the whole family of be the change networks - others include create the world we want, etc - love to know the chnage phrases that resonate concern networks most
In strting a couple of blogs, we realised below we could also create worldwide newsfeeds one of which is everywhere thye open mission Ghandi started to "be the change" makes breaking news headlines
I will update here a few news stories as they feed in
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chris.macrae
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Be The Change you wish to see in the World: The Iranian diaspora finds itself in the cultural no-man�s land, somewhere between the glorious nostalgic past and uncertain elements of the Western world.
The immigration process often involves a sudden change and breakdown in social norms, which sociologists would refer to as �anomie�. Introduced by a French sociologist, Emile Durkheim, the concept of anomie describes a condition of deregulation, whereby individuals are left in the state of confusion following the breakdown of behavioral rules in society. Such breakdown often occurs in the immediate aftermath of revolutions and military conflicts.
One can argue that millions of Iranians, including expatriates, have experienced �anomie� following the turmoil of post-revolutionary era with exposure to realities of economic hardships, social polarization and over-politicization of culture.By reviewing the dictionary definition of culture, the question emerges on whether there is a phenomenon known as the �Persian Culture�. The Webster dictionary lists the following under the definition of culture: �a set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes [a nation]�. Other definitions refer to integrated patterns of human knowledge, customary beliefs, behaviors, and material traits of a racial or social group.
In search for common cultural elements of �being Persian�, one can find traces of hope beyond the fa�ades of polarizing, emotional, and divisive discussions. Although Iranians tend to look into their nostalgic past for moments of glory, the answer to question of their common cultural identity lies in its evolving nature. Culture is subject to evolution, as traditions, norms and values are modified in new patterns for survival in an ever changing world. The Iranian culture bears no exception.
A few years ago, academics coined the phrase �global village� in reference to the globalization phenomenon in an interconnected world where technology erases geographic barriers between nation states. Thanks to the Internet, e-mail, satellite technology and other great inventions, the Persian culture is evolving albeit too slowly at times. One can argue that it would be in everyone�s interest to adjust traditional cultural norms and values in accordance with changing times.
Isn�t it time to use the language of moderation, tolerance and compassion in media and give the next generation something to cheer about?
There are many success stories about individuals who have defied all odds to fight economic hardship, overcome culture clash, study and work with a pioneering sprit. These stories need to be told in order to help today and tomorrow�s youth identify with distinguished role models and cultural icons. Truly, anyone can be a deliberate or unconscious role model. But it�s only through public and media recognition that personal achievements come to light.
In the information age, technology can be used to help the next generation believe in itself and demonstrate self-pride. The media bears particular responsibility to draw the public spot light on male and female role models. It�s time to embrace the new generation of leaders.
Last but not least, it�s time to break cultural stereotypes of Iranian women by honoring female role models who have liberated themselves from gender segregating elements to assume leadership positions in society. These women deserve special recognitions so that young girls can follow their footsteps.
With good role models, the immigrant community can build a cultural bridge between the past and the future and discover its new self-identity. The lesson learnt from past mistakes dictates a new approach, as nostalgic glory ought not to be an obstacle to cultural progress.
Iranmania News Sept 04
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KUALA LUMPUR: Internationally-acclaimed author of the Conversations With God trilogy, Neale Donald Walsch, will be in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday to conduct a one-day seminar entitled Recreating Yourself.
Neale will discuss principles from his books and give practical applications on how one can use them on a day-to-day basis.
Some of the messages in his books are: �We are all one; Be the change we wish to see; and Ours is not a better way, ours is merely another way.�
Top 3 maxims of Conversations with God alumni
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Chris,
the email newsletter i started a while back was partly intended to be as a news feed. I have a web page which at present only a couple of people can add news to the data base (through a web login).
I would be happy to give you a login that could add news as well (and anyone else reading this who wants to disseminate news stories). That way up to one thousand people would see your "news".
News stories can be simply links to stories on the net or have comments / headlines attached.
Stories are added to one of a list of categories which I can amend and add to in the database. I will add a Be The Change section for this type of story.
I have also started out preparing for allowing multiple branded newsletters so that it can be used in different contexts but share some content (e.g. news).
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I appreciate your offer Jon and if you could email me at [email protected] on excatly how I join in, I would be most happy
Perhaps what I can do is choose a story of those that have past my screens at an interval approximately of your choice. The 'newsfeed' to give it a fancy title that I was referring to is sent to me daily by google searches of 4500 media every time either be the change is mentioned as a mission and linked to Gandhi as an inspiration
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