The Ghouse Diary: Make this year purposeful.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Make this year purposeful.

NOTE: Susan Mckenzie my friend has the ability to turn my articles into bullet format that makes a lot of sense. Here is another one of Susan's miracles.

Make this year purposeful. Here’s how, says Mike Ghouse
http://abetoday.com/2012/01/02/make-this-year-purposeful-here%E2%80%99s-how-says-mike-ghouse/

INJECT MEANING

Whether you are with your family, friends or alone, you can make your new year meaningful and reflective.

KNOW THYSELF
For many years, I have set aside “TWO HOURS” yes, just two hours on New Year’s Eve or Day and have focused on different aspects of my life and found a lot of peace and tranquility in knowing who I am and what I want out of life.

DEFINED REFLECTION
In those two hours, I allow nothing else to crawl on my mind or deviate from the job I sat down for – knowing and defining myself.

HIT THE HEADLINES
All you have to do is write down a few headlines like family, friends, job, business, personal budget, travel, gratitude, freedom, society, volunteerism, spirituality, physical fitness, entertainment and finally your role in family and the society.

SHORT AND SWEET

You can write on the palm of your hand, notes section of the cell phone or a napkin in a restaurant.

JOURNEY INWARDS

This is a trip to yourselves, you’ve been to places, done things, met people… it is time to visit yourselves and enjoy the connection. You’ll love it.

TIED UP IN LOVE
FAMILY – Thoughts on strengthening the bonds and spending more time with family – first I would write randomly with no sequence or priority, but just thoughts in bullet format, then I go back and enhance and reflect on each relationship within my family.

FRIENDLY RELATIONS
FRIENDS – same process, who are my closest friends, what kind of things I need to continue to do to nurture the relationships? Reflect on each friend and what I want to happen with that relationship.

PLAIN SAILING OR FORK IN THE ROAD?

BUSINESS/PROFESSION – Where am I going with it, where will I be in a year, two or five years? I don’t have to be perfect and precise, but just a thought of having an idea of where I will be is good. Then develop from it. Those employed securely need not worry, you are blessed.

LOVELY LUCRE
BUDGET -- Take a look at your income from all sources and then put down monthly fixed payments that you have to pay. Then add those payments that you can do away with or add on to. Figure out what to do with the shortage or surplus.

DREAM DESTINATIONS

TRAVEL – At least dream about it.

TIME TO THANK
GRATITUDE – Who all we need to thank for the good they have done.

FREE TO LOVE AGAIN
FREEDOM -- Who all we need to forgive for the pain they have given us, and the misery we have heaped on them. How do I free myself from that apprehension? My blood should not boil when I see them or I should not get the urge to punch them upon sight.

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED
SOCIETY – I scream out loud that things are not right; there is injustice, corruption, bigotry … Am I going to do something about it? Would I become their enemy or find a solution for all of us to co-exist and mind our own business.

PILLAR OF SUPPORT
The least I can do is support someone who is standing up for justice and making efforts to create a better world for everyone. From just saying, I appreciate your work, to sending them a check to volunteering with them spreading the word and everything in between.

POINTS OF VIEW
YOUR ROLE -- What role do you want to play in the society? Speak up when you see something is wrong, write a comment on blog or newspaper, or tell friends that there is another point of view to consider… make a genuine effort to see another point of view.

SOOTHING SITUATIONS
On my part I have determined that whatever I talk, think and act will lead towards mitigating conflicts and nurturing good will and I will make every effort NOT to aggravate a situation. What is that you want to do? You think about it.

TOUCHING SOUL
SPIRITUALITY -- have I taken the time to visit myself, am I in tune with myself? Can I make a serious effort to spend 5 minutes in the morning and 5 in the evening – just to close the eyes and remain calm, do nothing, think nothing and refresh myself. Or take a course in meditation, or a video… you don’t need to say any words or invoke God, just you and you with stillness.

FORGE AHEAD
2011 -- How did you do it in 2011? No need to brood, instead use the time to improve on the things you have done wrong and cherish on the things you have done right.

YOUR LIST
You can make your own list, please do this exercise, it is worth your time and you will start finding meaning in your life.

IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT
Make your own list… at the end of the two hours, you will find relief, comfort and a sense of purpose in life.

CREATING COHESION
On my part I am committed to build a cohesive America, and have laid out the outline at the website www.AmericaTogetherFoundation.com . If you like it join me, together we can do our share of work in creating a better world. You can volunteer, you can organize events, you can write or you can send a check from $50 to $5000 and see your time and money work for a better America. We are a non-profit organization and your monies are tax deductible.

WRITING TALLYBy the way, I will be writing another reflective article on New Year’s. I wrote 315 Pieces this year thus far… and hope to write a few more by the end of the year. They are all at www.Theghousediary.com

PARADISE BECKONS
Enjoy this beautiful song on the theme of visiting myself. It is one of my favorite songs.

I've Never Been To Me by Charlene with lyrics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhQWND9jKDA&feature=player_embedded

Mike Ghouse
Committed to building a cohesive America
www.MikeGhouse.net

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INTRODUCTION

Mike Ghouse is committed to building cohesive societies and offers pluralistic solutions to media and to the public on important and complex issues of the day and is available to speak in a variety of settings such as schools, seminars, conferences, and places of worship, or the work place.

Mike is a frequent guest on Fox News, (The Hannity Show), and has been interviewed on nationally syndicated Radio shows along with Dallas TV, Print and Radio networks and occasional interviews on NPR. He is a member of the Texas Faith panel of Dallas Morning News and writes on issues facing the nation every week. He has spoken at international forums including the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, in Melbourne, Australia, Middle East Peace Initiative, in Jerusalem, the International Leadership conference, in Hawaii, and in Washington

The Foundation for Pluralism champions the idea of co-existence by respecting and accepting the otherness of those different from ourselves. The World Muslim Congress is committed to nurturing the pluralistic ideals embedded in Islam. Heavily involved in both, Mike Ghouse is committed to building cohesive societies and has produced outstanding public events to bring Americans together of different religions, ethnicities and races on common grounds of building a safe and secure America.

He is a speaker, thinker, collaborator and a writer on the subjects of Pluralism, the interfaith movement, cohesive societies, Islam, India, hope and world peace. Over 1000 articles of Mike’s have been published worldwide and two books are poised to be released this summer. His work is reflected in 4 websites and 27 Blogs indexed at http://www.mikeghouse.net/
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oncerned by the divisiveness, he saw the need to bring Americans together and founded America Together Foundation committed to building a cohesive America, indeed it is in response to ACT America which is bent on pitching one American against the other. We will be holding series of educational programs, conferences and workshops to address the issues that divide us such as Civil Right, GLBT, Quraan, Abortion, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, Racial Profiling and Stereotyping.

The Annual Unity Day USA is in its 7th year now, it is a purposeful event to bring Americans together, on this Unity Day, we the people of the United States of America of every faith, race, ethnicity, culture and background will gather to express our commitment to co-existence, unity, prosperity and wellbeing of our nation.

Thanksgiving Celebration is in its 15th year showcasing cultural diversity.

The 5th Annual Reflections on Holocaust and Genocides is to learn and to acknowledge and reflect upon the terrible things we have inflicted upon each other and commit to avert such tragedies. Through this event non-Jewish people have consciously learned about Holocaust for the first time, it was also for the first time that people of 14 faiths came together to join in to commemorate the Holocaust that commemorated within the Jewish Community for years. They are not alone anymore in their anguish, we are all in it together with them, and it is a Muslim initiative to effect a positive change.

The programs, seminars and workshops conducted by the Foundation for Pluralism have become a part of the America Together Foundation. While the Foundation for Pluralism continues championing the idea of co-existence through respecting and accepting the otherness of other, the commitment to nurturing the pluralistic ideals embedded in Islam through the World Muslim Congress continues.

Mike is a speaker, thinker, collaborator and a writer on the subjects of Pluralism, the Interfaith Movement, Cohesive Societies, Islam, India, Hope and World Peace. Over 1000 of his articles have been published worldwide and two books are poised to be released this summer. His work is reflected in 4 websites and 27 Blogs indexed at http://www.mikeghouse.net

To engage Mike in a dialogue, conference or a talk, write to Ghousespeaks@gmail.com and email dedicated for this purpose or you can call him on a short notice at 214.325.1916

Monday, January 2, 2012

Make this year purposeful.

INJECT MEANING Whether you are with your family, friends or alone, you can make your new year meaningful and reflective.

KNOW THYSELF For many years, I have set aside “TWO HOURS” yes, just two hours on New Year’s Eve or Day and have focused on different aspects of my life and found a lot of peace and tranquility in knowing who I am and what I want out of life.

DEFINED REFLECTION In those two hours, I allow nothing else to crawl on my mind or deviate from the job I sat down for – knowing and defining myself.

HIT THE HEADLINES All you have to do is write down a few headlines like family, friends, job, business, personal budget, travel, gratitude, freedom, society, volunteerism, spirituality, physical fitness, entertainment and finally your role in family and the society.

SHORT AND SWEET You can write on the palm of your hand, notes section of the cell phone or a napkin in a restaurant.

JOURNEY INWARDS This is a trip to yourselves, you’ve been to places, done things, met people… it is time to visit yourselves and enjoy the connection. You’ll love it.

TIED UP IN LOVE FAMILY – Thoughts on strengthening the bonds and spending more time with family – first I would write randomly with no sequence or priority, but just thoughts in bullet format, then I go back and enhance and reflect on each relationship within my family.

FRIENDLY RELATIONS FRIENDS – same process, who are my closest friends, what kind of things I need to continue to do to nurture the relationships? Reflect on each friend and what I want to happen with that relationship.

LOVELY LUCRE BUDGET -- Take a look at your income from all sources and then put down monthly fixed payments that you have to pay. Then add those payments that you can do away with or add on to. Figure out what to do with the shortage or surplus.

DREAM DESTINATIONS TRAVEL – At least dream about it.

TIME TO THANK GRATITUDE – Who all we need to thank for the good they have done.

FREE TO LOVE AGAIN FREEDOM -- Who all we need to forgive for the pain they have given us, and the misery we have heaped on them. How do I free myself from that apprehension? My blood should not boil when I see them or I should not get the urge to punch them upon sight.

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED SOCIETY – I scream out loud that things are not right; there is injustice, corruption, bigotry … Am I going to do something about it? Would I become their enemy or find a solution for all of us to co-exist and mind our own business.

PILLAR OF SUPPORT The least I can do is support someone who is standing up for justice and making efforts to create a better world for everyone. From just saying, I appreciate your work, to sending them a check to volunteering with them spreading the word and everything in between.

POINTS OF VIEW YOUR ROLE -- What role do you want to play in the society? Speak up when you see something is wrong, write a comment on blog or newspaper, or tell friends that there is another point of view to consider… make a genuine effort to see another point of view.

SOOTHING SITUATIONS On my part I have determined that whatever I talk, think and act will lead towards mitigating conflicts and nurturing good will and I will make every effort NOT to aggravate a situation. What is that you want to do? You think about it.

FORGE AHEAD 2011 -- How did you do it in 2011? No need to brood, instead use the time to improve on the things you have done wrong and cherish on the things you have done right.

YOUR LIST You can make your own list, please do this exercise, it is worth your time and you will start finding meaning in your life.

IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT Make your own list… at the end of the two hours, you will find relief, comfort and a sense of purpose in life.