'What a man can do, a woman can do better', they say. But WHAT A BIRD CAN DO, NEITHER MAN NOR WOMAN CAN DO – IRONY

I STUMBLED UPON THESE BIRDS TODAY

                                         

I stumbled upon these birds today, seeing through their jolly and smiling faces. They hopped around the cage, as I watched them carefully. These birds didn't have any hope of coming out of the cage, I wouldn't know, though I thought. However, they had been piercing through the tiny hole to make a way for themselves, but nothing happened - the holes were so tiny that they could not house them out.

These birds, though had no future I could say, remained the future for themselves, and the hope for each other. This is because, while I was still smiling at their displays, one of them needed help, as some particle clung on its head. It was funny that the affected bird didn't know that such thing was resting on its body.

I continued watching – slowly, and cheerfully, the neighbour-bird had to go close to the other, in order to help remove those particles. Surprisingly, she used her beak to pick those-things-eye-can't-see off from the other. That's kind of you lady, I smiled.

Then, I began to wonder that, even at their situation, being in a cage, they could still be each other's brother's keeper - That's wonderful! Prior to my view of them, they would have been helping each other with one thing or the other, and are still living together as one; united, and happily hopping around the little space they were given.

In a flash of light, something came to my thought – if mere birds could see through the need of each other, while in an ugly situation, how much more humanity?

So, I realize that humanity are responsible for each other’s downfall, and tend to judge and blame each other for every little challenge they pass through, without seeking for solution in one accord.

Often times, men struggle with the notion;

WHAT A MAN CAN DO, A WOMAN CAN DO BETTER, and vice versa.

But it is quite shameful that what an ordinary bird can do, man and woman can’t do, or can, but WILL NOT do. Isn’t that ironical, or better funny to the ears?

Well, the message is, no matter what your situation may be, help anyone at the moment if you can. Don’t blame others for your situations, and use that for an excuse why you would not help another, or hold back not to help because someone didn’t help you. 

Most a times, it is this way;

‘Help, and you shall be helped’

Among those birds, one initiated the help-activity, by which the other learnt. This is to say that two cannot initiate a thing at once. It could however be difficult to start, but the case remains that one has to start it – start to be kind, despite your ugly situation – the economic bites, societal cum political abuse, family issues, discrimination, fights, quarrels, gender bias, religious-whatever, and so on. These are the dark cotton which would never let you see the need to help another.  

Do not let pride lock the soft path of your humility, as you join the competition of; ‘who would be the first to become humble, or help?’

This is the ugly situation of the world today. Remember, if you do not consent to think twice in regards to the above, know that;

‘What a man can do, a woman can’t do, and vice versa’, and; ‘What a bird can do, man cannot do’. Then, how do you intend to fight the Goliath, lion and the wolves of the world?

   

A DAY TO REMEMBER! - NOT A STORY, BUT REALITY

A talk with these students was educative – they learnt from me as well as I did from them.

The students; listening attentively 

It happened at Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher Secondary School AlagarkoilResidential, Madurai – India. The school Authority has taken bold steps towards broadening the intellectual, as well as potentials of these kids, by attracting International personalities from America, Africa and some others to educate them on various International relations/bodies and foreign experiences. This is what few school would find time to do, but this particular school is among the few exceptional which are ready to do positive possibilities to let their kids be at the top, in this present time and in the future

I was welcomed at the resident on Monday, 8 January, 2018 to lecture these student on the basics of Aviation, travelling experiences, the importance of exploring new cultures and lifestyle in general. It was indeed a turn-up of interpersonal interaction, and a platform of free airing of views with them. Seeing through their silent voices of curiosity, I understood that they are students who are eager and willing to learn; as some, if not all anticipate to go beyond their native places – what a wonderful preparation at 9^th grade at school. ‘Kudos!’ I could say to Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher SecondarySchool Alagarkoil.

I have visited few school around the city of Madurai, but this one gave me what I needed – the feedback and reciprocation of intelligible thoughts and interrogations, their fluency in speech, and kin dedication in the exercises. They made my assignment easy and simple. This commendation is to let others schools around the world learn from this one.

Map reading...

The steps of giving young minds what they need at early age would definitely make it much easier for them to realize their stand and their carrier in life. They have packaged a well-designed project for the students to explore while in class. This is to say that school is not a just a place to bug the kids with complicated works and assignments which would make them lose interest in studies, but a place to also travel round the world while in classroom. This is usually practical, and not theoretical. And that is why the school has decided to invite foreign teachers and speakers to their school to give lectures on the world outside theirs.

You can see us reading map of different routes and regions of flight locations.

Finally, friendship and mutual understanding were the outcome of the day’s project with these kids; while we exchanged pleasantries, and ideas of familial togetherness. Their warm welcome remains the pavement towards accepting their second invitation soonest.

And from me, I appreciate them for having me speak and lecture these students. It is a day to remember!        

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR?

MARY DIDN’T KNOW…

This lyrics is educative. It is morally eloquent to teach you what you never can tell would be. Just take a look at this Christmas song:

…Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?

These lines where originally sang by Pentatonix – an American a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee.

Reading through these lines, you would observe that Mary truly didn’t know that she would bring forth a fruit – Jesus Christ, who is not only just a fruit, but a fruit of blessing to the world – What an honour!

She didn’t know that her son would walk on water. Now, what does that means – walking on water? It’s not just walking on water as it seems in the ears. It is more than what mere thoughts can tell. It is more than mortals can imagine, isn’t it? Okay. Jesus walked on water, that’s amazing. But the centre message here lies on His earthly mother – MARY. She wouldn’t have imagined that she could bring forth a fruit like Jesus Christ, let alone bring Jesus Himself. This is GREATNESS, HONOUR, PRIVILEGE, BLESSING AND ABOVE ALL, GLORIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF SPIRITS AND MAN.

Mary didn’t yet know that her son would one day save the entire world – died on the cross, and brought salvation. Isn’t that yet overwhelming? It is right?

But that doesn’t end there. It is not as though Mary was just picked from anywhere and made the mother of Jesus Christ. She would have done something that warranted her this honour and privilege. Mary didn’t just close and open her eyes and see herself as the mother of the Jesus.

The question is, what did she do?

Look at what happened in the Holy Bible, in the book of LUKE 1:26 and 27. It is clearly reported that when Angel Gabriel met Mary in Nazareth, he met not just Mary. He met two people – MARY AND VIRGINITY. First, Mary was just like any other woman out there, or could it be said that any woman is just like Mary before she was met by the Lord. But, on the other hand, any other woman cannot be like the VIRGINITY of Mary or rather in her – that is the key. She was not just like any other woman when viewed in Virtue-perspective. 'Mary is an exception'. Her virtue spoke for her in the later times of her life – bringing forth a fruit she didn’t know that would become the Saviour of mankind, wow!

Her Virginity here is not just the virginity of the flesh, but that of the SOUL AND PERSONALITY as well. She was a lady with integrity, virtue, highly spirited in humility and in the love of God. In the same Luke 1:30, she is said to have found favour in the sight of God. And before one could find favour in the sight of God, it is not a joke. One must have sacrificed something that is costly to be favoured by God. Yet, as many as desire His favour can still find it, especially this year, 2018.

What are your efforts now?

Would you like to sing your own song in 2018, placing your name in the place of Mary’s, and ask, ‘Did I know…?’

It is a thing of joy to say, ‘I never knew that I will be blessed and honoured like this’, than to say, ‘Had I known. I should have done this like this or like that to be honoured’.

If Mary didn’t keep her virginity of the flesh, soul and personality, she wouldn’t have found favour in the sight of GOD. So, for you, are you really keeping you own virginity of flesh, soul and personality, in order to be favoured in 2018 – what are your plans like? What are you thinking for year? What have you crafted out as to your spiritual and moral goals in 2018? Or are you just smiling to the aroma of Christmas, and new year?

Many would remain in 2017 while 2018 continues, even up to the end of it. Well, that's not your portion

But inasmuch as you've rounded up 2017, think, plan and pray to be favoured in 2018 like Mary.

All the best – Still on the Christmas, and new year celebration, God bless you, and remain favoured!