Noor

vineri, 31 decembrie 2010

I promise myself

To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person I meet.
To make all my friends feel that there is something worthwhile in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.
To think only the best, work only for the best and expect only the best.
To be as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful expression at all times and give a smile to every living creature I meet.
To give so much time to improving myself that I have no time to criticize others.
TO BE TOO LARGE FOR WORRY, TOO NOBLE FOR ANGER, TOO STRONG FOR FEAR AND TOO HAPPY TO PERMIT THE PRESENCE OF TROUBLE.
To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.
To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side so long as I am true to the best that is in ME.

duminică, 5 decembrie 2010

W E - Part III - Sakura

Japanese cherry blossoms, known as Sakura are Japan’s unofficial national flower. The blooming of these blossoms has been celebrated for many centuries and has been a very prominent part of the Japanese culture. There are a wide variety of cherry trees in Japan, most of which bloom for a couple of days in spring.
The Japanese celebrate this time of the year with ‘Hanami’ that is cherry blossom viewing parties right under the blooming trees.
Cherry blossoms symbolize the transience of life because of their extremely short blooming duration. Falling blossoms are considered to be metaphors for fallen warriors who died bravely in a battle.

joi, 25 noiembrie 2010

W E - Part II - Diwali (Festival of Lights)

Diwali is one of the biggest festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or 'Festival of lights'. Different colorful varieties of fireworks are always associated with this festival. On this auspicious day, people light up diyas and candles all around their house.