40 คำคมทรงพลังจากเพลโต ปราชญ์ผู้วางรากฐานปัญญาตะวันตก . กว่าสองพันสี่ร้อยปีผ่านไป เสียงกังวานแห่งปัญญาของเพลโต (Plato, 428-348 BC) ยังคงก้องกึกในโลกแห่งความคิด Plato เป็นหนึ่งในเป็นผู้วางรากฐานการคิดเชิงปรัชญาให้แก่อารยธรรมตะวันตก จนมีผู้กล่าวว่า "Western philosophy is but a series of footnotes to Plato" (ปรัชญาตะวันตกทั้งมวลเป็นเพียงเชิงอรรถของเพลโต) . ในฐานะผู้ก่อตั้ง Platonic Academy (สำนักปรัชญาอคาเดมี) สถาบันการศึกษาแห่งแรกของโลกตะวันตก เพลโตได้หว่านเมล็ดพันธุ์แห่งปัญญาที่งอกงามเป็นต้นไม้ใหญ่แผ่กิ่งก้านไปทั่วโลก . ผลงานอมตะของเพลโตที่ยังคงทรงอิทธิพลจวบจนปัจจุบัน อาทิ "Allegory of the Cave" (อุปมาถ้ำ) ที่เปรียบเทียบมนุษย์ผู้ติดอยู่กับโลกแห่งเงา และ "Theory of Forms" (ทฤษฎีแบบ) ที่เสนอว่าทุกสิ่งในโลกวัตถุล้วนเป็นเพียงเงาสะท้อนของแบบ หรือแม่แบบที่สมบูรณ์แบบในโลกแห่งความคิด . งานเขียนสำคัญของเขาอย่าง "The Republic" (รัฐ) วางรากฐานแนวคิดทางการเมืองและการปกครอง ขณะที่ "Symposium" (งานเลี้ยงสนทนา) ถกประเด็นความรักและความงามอันเป็นนิรันดร์ . แนวคิดของเพลโตได้หล่อหลอมวิธีคิดของโลกในทุกแขนง ทั้งปรัชญา ศาสนา การเมือง การศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ และศิลปะ อิทธิพลของเขาแผ่ขยายจากกรีกโบราณ ผ่านจักรวรรดิโรมัน ผ่านยุคกลาง ผ่านยุคฟื้นฟูศิลปวิทยา จนถึงโลกสมัยใหม่ ทั้งในโลกตะวันตกและตะวันออก จนกลายเป็นรากฐานสำคัญของอารยธรรมโลก . 40 คำคมของเพลโตที่รวบรวมมานี้สะท้อนถึงความลุ่มลึกทางความคิดที่เชื่อมโยงสวรรค์กับโลก อุดมคติกับความเป็นจริง และชี้นำมนุษย์สู่การแสวงหาสัจธรรมอันสูงสุด . . 1. "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." "ดนตรีมอบจิตวิญญาณให้จักรวาล มอบปีกให้ความคิด มอบการโบยบินให้จินตนาการ และมอบชีวิตให้ทุกสิ่ง" . . 2. "Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." "คนฉลาดพูดเพราะมีสิ่งที่ต้องการจะบอก คนโง่พูดเพราะต้องพูดอะไรสักอย่าง" . . 3. "The beginning is the most important part of the work." "จุดเริ่มต้นคือส่วนสำคัญที่สุดของงาน" . . 4. "No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth." "ไม่มีใครถูกเกลียดมากไปกว่าผู้ที่พูดความจริง" . . 5. "Necessity is the mother of invention." "ความจำเป็นคือบ่อเกิดแห่งการประดิษฐ์คิดค้น" . . 6. "Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge." "พฤติกรรมมนุษย์หลั่งไหลมาจากสามแหล่งหลัก: ความปรารถนา อารมณ์ และความรู้" . . 7. "The measure of a man is what he does with power." "เครื่องวัดคุณค่าของมนุษย์คือสิ่งที่เขาทำเมื่อมีอำนาจ" . . 8. "The first and best victory is to conquer self." "ชัยชนะแรกและยิ่งใหญ่ที่สุดคือการชนะใจตนเอง" . . 9. "The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves." "บทลงโทษที่คนดีต้องจ่ายสำหรับการไม่สนใจการเมืองคือการถูกปกครองโดยคนที่เลวร้ายกว่าตน" . . 10. "Those who tell the stories rule society." "ผู้ที่เล่าเรื่องราวคือผู้ปกครองสังคม" . . 11. "No wealth can ever make a bad man at peace with himself." "ไม่มีความมั่งคั่งใดจะทำให้คนเลวอยู่อย่างสงบกับตัวเองได้" . . 12. "Ignorance, the root and the stem of every evil." "ความโง่เขลาคือรากเหง้าและลำต้นของความชั่วร้ายทั้งปวง" . . 13. "We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light." "เราให้อภัยเด็กที่กลัวความมืดได้ง่าย แต่โศกนาฏกรรมที่แท้จริงของชีวิตคือเมื่อผู้คนกลัวแสงสว่าง" . . 14. "The worst form of injustice is pretended justice." "ความอยุติธรรมที่เลวร้ายที่สุดคือความยุติธรรมจอมปลอม" . . 15. "Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance." "ความคิดเห็นคือสิ่งที่อยู่ระหว่างความรู้และความโง่เขลา" . . 16. "Geometry existed before creation." "เรขาคณิตมีอยู่ก่อนการสร้างสรรค์" . . 17. "Writing is the geometry of the soul." "การเขียนคือเรขาคณิตของจิตวิญญาณ" . . 18. "Courage is knowing what not to fear." "ความกล้าหาญคือการรู้ว่าอะไรไม่ควรกลัว" . . 19. "An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers." "ภาชนะที่ว่างเปล่าส่งเสียงดังที่สุด เช่นเดียวกับผู้ที่มีสติปัญญาน้อยที่สุดมักเป็นผู้พูดมากที่สุด" . . 20. "Education is teaching our children to desire the right things." "การศึกษาคือการสอนลูกหลานของเราให้ปรารถนาในสิ่งที่ถูกต้อง" . . 21. "Philosophy is the highest music." "ปรัชญาคือดนตรีที่สูงส่งที่สุด" . . 22. "There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain." "มนุษย์มีสามประเภท: ผู้รักปัญญา ผู้รักเกียรติยศ และผู้รักผลประโยชน์" . . 23. "Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each." "อย่าฝึกเด็กให้เรียนรู้ด้วยการบังคับหรือความรุนแรง แต่จงชี้นำพวกเขาด้วยสิ่งที่สร้างความเพลิดเพลินให้จิตใจ เพื่อที่คุณจะสามารถค้นพบความโน้มเอียงพิเศษของอัจฉริยภาพในตัวพวกเขาแต่ละคนได้อย่างแม่นยำ" . . 24. "You should not honor men more than truth." "อย่าให้เกียรติมนุษย์มากกว่าความจริง" . . 25. "A hero is born among a hundred, a wise man is found among a thousand, but an accomplished one might not be found even among a hundred thousand men." "วีรบุรุษเกิดขึ้นในหนึ่งร้อย ปราชญ์พบได้ในหนึ่งพัน แต่ผู้ที่สมบูรณ์แบบอาจไม่พบแม้ในหนึ่งแสนคน" . . 26. "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." "เมื่อสัมผัสความรัก ทุกคนกลายเป็นกวี" . . 27. "There should exist among the citizens neither extreme poverty nor again excessive wealth, for both are productive of great evil." "ในหมู่พลเมืองไม่ควรมีทั้งความยากจนสุดขั้วหรือความมั่งคั่งล้นเหลือ เพราะทั้งสองสิ่งล้วนก่อให้เกิดความชั่วร้ายอันใหญ่หลวง" . . 28. "As the builders say, the larger stones do not lie well without the lesser." "ดังที่ช่างก่อสร้างว่า หินก้อนใหญ่ไม่อาจวางได้ดีหากปราศจากหินก้อนเล็ก" . . 29. "The most virtuous are those who content themselves with being virtuous without seeking to appear so." "ผู้ที่มีคุณธรรมที่สุดคือผู้ที่พอใจในการมีคุณธรรมโดยไม่พยายามทำให้ดูเหมือนว่ามี" . . 30. "For this feeling of wonder shows that you are a philosopher, since wonder is the only beginning of philosophy." "ความรู้สึกประหลาดใจนี้แสดงว่าคุณเป็นนักปรัชญา เพราะความประหลาดใจคือจุดเริ่มต้นเพียงหนึ่งเดียวของปรัชญา" . . 31. "Courage is a kind of salvation." "ความกล้าหาญคือรูปแบบหนึ่งของการหลุดพ้น" . . 32. "The highest reach of injustice is to be deemed just when you are not." "จุดสูงสุดของความอยุติธรรมคือการถูกมองว่ายุติธรรมทั้งที่ไม่ใช่" . . 33. "No science or art considers or enjoins the interest of the stronger or superior, but only the interest of the subject and weaker." "ไม่มีวิทยาศาสตร์หรือศิลปะใดพิจารณาหรือบังคับผลประโยชน์ของผู้แข็งแกร่งหรือผู้เหนือกว่า แต่เพียงผลประโยชน์ของผู้อยู่ใต้ปกครองและผู้อ่อนแอกว่า" . . 34. "For the uneducated, when they engage in argument about anything, give no thought to the truth about the subject of discussion but are only eager that those present will accept the position they have set forth." "สำหรับผู้ไร้การศึกษา เมื่อพวกเขาโต้แย้งเรื่องใดก็ตาม พวกเขาไม่คิดถึงความจริงเกี่ยวกับหัวข้อที่กำลังอภิปราย แต่กระตือรือร้นเพียงให้ผู้ที่อยู่ที่นั่นยอมรับจุดยืนที่พวกเขานำเสนอเท่านั้น" . . 35. "Neither do the ignorant seek after wisdom. For herein is the evil of ignorance, that he who is neither good nor wise is nevertheless satisfied with himself: he has no desire for that of which he feels no want." "คนโง่เขลาไม่แสวงหาปัญญา เพราะนี่คือความชั่วร้ายของความโง่เขลา ที่ผู้ซึ่งไม่ดีและไม่ฉลาดกลับพอใจในตัวเอง: เขาไม่มีความปรารถนาในสิ่งที่เขารู้สึกว่าไม่ขาด" . . 36. "The man who finds that in the course of his life he has done a lot of wrong often wakes up at night in terror, like a child with a nightmare, and his life is full of foreboding: but the man who is conscious of no wrongdoing is filled with cheerfulness and with the comfort of old age." "ผู้ที่พบว่าในช่วงชีวิตของเขาได้ทำผิดมากมักตื่นขึ้นมาตอนกลางคืนด้วยความหวาดกลัว เหมือนเด็กที่ฝันร้าย และชีวิตของเขาเต็มไปด้วยลางร้าย แต่ผู้ที่ไม่รู้สึกว่าได้ทำผิดจะเต็มไปด้วยความร่าเริงและความสบายใจในวัยชรา" . . 37. "Now early life is very impressible, and children ought not to learn what they will have to unlearn when they grow up; we must therefore have a censorship of nursery tales, banishing some and keeping others." "ชีวิตในวัยต้นนั้นรับอิทธิพลได้ง่าย และเด็กๆ ไม่ควรเรียนรู้สิ่งที่พวกเขาจะต้องลืมเมื่อโตขึ้น เราจึงต้องมีการกลั่นกรองนิทานสำหรับเด็ก กำจัดบางเรื่องและเก็บบางเรื่องไว้" . . 38. "There's no difficulty in choosing vice in abundance: the road is smooth and it's hardly any distance to where it lives. But the gods have put sweat in the way of goodness, and a long, rough, steep road." "ไม่มีความยากลำบากในการเลือกความชั่วที่มีอยู่มากมาย: ถนนราบเรียบและแทบไม่มีระยะทางไปถึงที่อยู่ของมัน แต่เทพเจ้าได้วางเหงื่อไว้ในเส้นทางแห่งความดี และเป็นถนนที่ยาว ขรุขระ และชัน" . . 39. "It is not Love absolutely that is good or praiseworthy, but only that Love which impels meant to love aright." "ไม่ใช่ความรักทั้งหมดที่ดีหรือน่าสรรเสริญ แต่เป็นเพียงความรักที่ผลักดันให้รักอย่างถูกต้องเท่านั้น" . . 40. "Both knowledge and truth are beautiful things, but the good is other and more beautiful than they." "ทั้งความรู้และความจริงเป็นสิ่งงดงาม แต่ความดีนั้นแตกต่างและงดงามยิ่งกว่า" . . . . #SuccessStrategies #Quotes #Plato #Mindset #Politic

21 Contemplative Quotes From Muslim Americans About The Month Of Ramadan Ramadan is one of the holiest times of the year for Muslims around the world. It’s a time when Muslims fast, reflect, pray, give charity, and come together as a community. Ramadan is observed in different ways around the world, but the bedrock of this holiday is the same; the Qur’an directly states that followers should fast upon the first sight of the new moon in the month of Ramadan to glorify Allah to commemorate when the Qur’an was revealed. During Ramadan, observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking (yes, that also means water) from sunup to sundown. Ramadan culminates in a celebration known as Eid al-Fitr, or the festival of breaking the fast. To better understand what Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr mean to the Muslim community, here are 21 quotes from prominent Muslim Americans and the key words that highlight the significance of this time. Here you will see reflections on their faith, community, and the meaning of this holy month. 1. The most rewarding part of being a Muslim athlete is my faith in God paired with my faith in myself. I approach every match with positivity and the belief that I can beat anyone on any given day. And in the face of defeat, I am able to learn from my mistakes and work on my weaknesses to prepare for next time. —Ibtihaj Muhammad, interview, Yahoo.com, 2016 faith Ibtihaj Muhammad made history by being the the first Muslim-American woman to wear a hijab while representing the US at the Olympics in 2016, where she won a bronze medal in fencing. Her mother encouraged her to get into fencing because it was a sport she could participate in while respecting their religious beliefs. In this quote, she describes her faith, or “belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion,” and how it helped her meet her athletic goals. 2. And in the process of restraining ourselves from the blessings so readily available to us, we naturally develop empathy for those who aren’t as fortunate. It’s a special type of worship that is incredibly both sacred and fulfilling. It gives a spiritual dimension to being unapologetically Muslim in America. —Omar Suleiman, “Why 80% of American Muslims Fast During Ramadan,” CNN.com, 2018 empathy Omar Suleiman is an American imam and academic who is here describing the purpose of fasting during Ramadan. He notes that it is a way to develop empathy, or “the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.” In this case, fasting helps one develop empathy with those who may not have enough to eat. 3. Ramadan is not just predicated upon eating or not eating or drinking or not drinking. It’s a state of mind. And it’s an attempt to achieve God consciousness that carries on throughout the day. —Wajahat Ali, interview, “Revealing Ramadan,” On Being podcast, 2009 state of mind While many focus on the fasting element of Ramadan, writer Wajahat Ali is describing how it is more than just refraining from eating and drinking. It is a state of mind, a term that means “mood or mental state.” The goal is to take on fasting as a way of thinking and feeling throughout the month. 4. Ramadan, Muharram, the Eids; you associate no religious event with the tang of snow in the air, or spring thaw, or the advent of summer. God permeates these things—as the saying goes, Allah is beautiful, and He loves beauty—but they are transient. Forced to concentrate on the eternal, you begin to see, or think you see, the bones and sinews of the world beneath its seasonal flesh. —G. Willow Wilson, The Butterfly Mosque: A Young American Woman’s Journey to Love and Islam, 2010 eternal Author G. Willow Wilson, best known for her work on the Ms. Marvel comic book series featuring Muslim-American teen Kamala Khan, describes in her memoir The Butterfly Mosque how she understands the meaning of the ritual of holidays such as Ramadan with respect to the lunar calendar. She connects it to the eternal, or something “without beginning or end.” 5. At the end of the day we’re all spirits having a physical experience. … And that really comes from my relationship with Islam because it just makes me really conscious of my action. —Mahershala Ali, interview, NPR, 2017 conscious Actor and rapper Mahershala Ali also picks up on the connection between the spiritual and physical world that G. Willow Wilson is discussing. Conscious is an adjective with a variety of meanings, including “aware of one’s own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.” The word conscious in English comes from the Latin conscius meaning “sharing knowledge with.” 6. It’s about meditation and prayer and thinking about those who are truly less fortunate, feeling that hunger and thirst and observing it day in and day out, sunup to sundown. It’s quite an experience, yeah. —Mo Amer, quoted in the Austin-American Statesman, 2018 meditation Palestinian-American stand-up comedian and writer Mo Amer is best known for his role in the sitcom Ramy. In this quote, Amer describes what Ramadan means to him. He says it is about meditation, meaning “continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation” or “devout religious contemplation or spiritual introspection.” 7. I think a big part of my faith teachings is to work together towards equality: that we’re all created equal, and under the eyes of God, we all have a right to freedom and to access our rights equally. —Ilhan Omar, quoted in Huffpost.com, 2016 equality Representative Ilhan Omar, one of the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress, represents Minnesota’s 5th congressional district. Here she describes Islam as a religion that promotes equality, “the state or quality of being alike.” Her language here also connects her faith tradition to the preamble to the Declaration of Independence in this quote: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” 8. And you see this humanity and camaraderie and brotherhood that I think is deeply touching, deeply gratifying, and I think in so many ways humbling, and really, kind of helps you reset your emotional and spiritual compass, to know what is important in life, not to take these moments or granted. —Ayman Mohyeldin, quoted in BuzzFeed.News, 2018 camaraderie Egyptian-American television and news anchor Ayman Mohyeldin reflects in this quote on the importance of sharing and experiencing iftar with the less fortunate. Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at sunset during Ramadan. He notes the feeling of camaraderie among people at that meal, a word that means “a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor.” 9. We use the fast to try to purify and cleanse our souls, and to ask forgiveness for our sins. We also learn self-restraint and we become much more aware of those less fortunate people around us for whom “fasting” is not a choice, for whom hunger is part of daily life. The fast is an act of worship and a spiritual act; it is also an act of social solidarity. —Mehdi Hasan, “What Is Ramadan and Other Questions Answered,” The New Statesman, 2016 social solidarity Mehdi Hasan is a British-American journalist and television host who is here describing what he understands as the purpose of fasting during Ramadan. He says it is a form of social solidarity. Solidarity means “union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests.” Social solidarity specifically describes a kind of fellowship with other people in a community, in this case the Muslim community and greater community at large. 10. The older I get, the more grateful I am for those reminders to stop, be still, reflect, and be grateful. I find those moments can be really restorative like returning to a power station. —Tahereh Mafi, interview, Coveteur.com restorative Young adult author Tahereh Mafi, best known for her Shatter Me series, describes her spiritual practice as a restorative time. Restorative here means “capable of renewing health or strength.” Believe it or not, restorative comes from the same Latin root as the English restaurant. 11. We start the fast in the morning strong. By noon we start to get weaker. By the afternoon, we really begin to feel the fast. By sunset, right before we break it, things get difficult. Our lives mirror this. We start our lives strong as youth until we reach noon time, our 30’s and 40’s, we start to get weak. Once we reach old age … our physical abilities are greatly reduced until we leave this life. Fasting shouts to us our own mortality. —Imam Suhaib Webb, Facebook post, 2013 mortality Imam Suhaib Webb in this quote connects the daily fast of Ramadan with the life cycle. Part of the life cycle is death, which reminds us of our mortality, “the state or condition of being subject to death.” The word mortality itself ultimately comes from the Latin mors meaning “death.” 12. Ramadan is a time to control one’s desires and get closer to God. The self-discipline that we learn carries on to other areas of our lives so we can be better family members, friends and, yes, co-workers. —Linda Sarsour, quoted in HuffPost.com, 2016 self-discipline The word self-discipline means “training of oneself, usually for improvement.” Political activist Linda Sarsour describes Ramadan, particularly the fast, as a time to work on one’s self-discipline. Discipline comes from the Latin for “instruction.” In this way, self-discipline is a kind of autodidacticism. 13. It’s not a chore, but it is a discipline. And what I mean by that is it takes self-control, it takes some willpower, but it’s a great pleasure and a joy. —Ingrid Mattson, interview, “The Meaning of Ramadan,” NPR, 2017 joy Activist and academic Ingrid Mattson also notes that Ramadan is a time of self-discipline. She describes this practice of self-control as a joy, “a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something greatly valued or appreciated.” The positive connotation of the word joy makes us think of the Ramadan fast as a beneficial exercise of willpower rather than as something negative. 14. While fasting, understand the whole picture. Remember that fasting is not just about staying away from food. It is about striving to become a better person. And in so striving, we are given a chance to escape the darkness of our own isolation from God. But like the sun that sets at the end of the day, so too will Ramadan come and go, leaving only its mark on our heart’s sky. —Yasmin Mogahed, from YasmineMogahed.com, 2012 striving Yasmin Mogahed is an educator who teaches people about Islam. In this quote, she encourages people to think of the Ramadan fast as an opportunity to strive, a verb with a variety of meanings including “to exert oneself vigorously; try hard” and “to make strenuous efforts toward any goal.” This word captures the difficult nature of a fast; it comes from the Old French estriver, meaning “to quarrel, compete.” 15. As for fasting, it is a spiritual mindset that gives you the stamina required to play. Through Allah’s mercy, I always felt stronger and more energetic during Ramadan. —Hakeem Olajuwon, quoted in Andscape.com, 2017 stamina Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon was a center in the NBA in the 1980s and early 1990s. He describes the Ramadan fast as giving him increased stamina, or “strength of physical constitution; power to endure fatigue, privation, etc.” According to some (including his teammates!), he was thought to play especially well during the month of Ramadan. 16. Ramadan for me is this reset where spirituality becomes the core, and I try to build the world around that. —Hasan Minhaj, “Ramadan Reflections and Reset,” YouTube, 2021 reset Television host and comedian Hasan Minhaj sees Ramadan as an opportunity to reset, a noun meaning “an act or instance of setting, adjusting, or fixing something in a new or different way.” In other words, it is a chance to put things in a new order or to see the world in a new way. 17. As we welcome the final iftar of #Ramadan this evening, which marks the beginning of Eid—I urge us all to still find joy in our holiday. I know it’s hard with everything going on right now, but our joy is also our resistance. They want to break our spirits. We can’t let them. —Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, Twitter (@xoamani), 2021 resistance Ramadan is a time of submission, but for some, like activist and founder of MuslimGirl.com Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, it is also a time of resistance. Resistance means “the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.” 18. If there’s anything Muslims can do during this global pandemic [during Ramadan], it is to have our compassion shine. —Rashida Tlaib, interview, MLive, 2020 compassion Representative Rashida Tlaib serves Michigan’s 13th congressional district. At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, she gave an interview saying that Ramadan was a time for compassion, meaning “a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.” This is connected to the third pillar of Islam, zakat, meaning “charity.” 19. I’m a person of faith, and the language that I use to define my faith, the symbols and metaphors that I rely upon to express my faith, are those provided by Islam because they make the most sense to me. The Buddha once said, “If you want to draw water, you don’t dig six 1-ft. wells, you dig one 6-ft. well.” Islam is my 6-ft. well. —Reza Aslan, quoted in Time, 2013 language Iranian-American writer and public academic Reza Aslan has written and spoken a great deal about the Islamic faith and religion in general. He notes that his language, or “a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or cultural tradition,” when expressing his faith comes from Islam. 20. Remember that the main purpose of this month of fasting is to actually increase our remembrance and closeness to Allah. —Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), “Message from Yusuf Islam,” YouTube, 2020 remembrance The legendary folk musician Yusuf Islam, also known as Cat Stevens, encourages others to see the fast during the month of Ramadan as an opportunity to practice remembrance, or “commemoration.” In other words, one should be mindful of God’s presence during this time. In fact, the word remembrance ultimately comes from the Latin root memor, meaning “mindful.” 21. There is always a big emphasis on what children wear for Eid. Growing up, I remember my mother having my outfit ready and laid out a month in advance. One year, I even recall sleeping in my fancy attire, as I was so excited to try it on the night before and knew I would be waking up early for prayer. I remember so much of that time, from the ages of about eight to ten, when I would go shopping with my mom. —Halima Aden, quoted in CNA Luxury, 2020 attire Somali-American Halima Aden is a high fashion model, so it’s heartwarming that her memories of Eid (al-Fitr) include clothes. She describes the fancy attire, a word meaning “clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments,” that her mother would get for her and her siblings for the celebration. Maybe hearing from all these high-profile people talk about the importance of the month of Ramadan and their faith has got you wanting to learn more about the holiday and its celebration. We have you covered. You can learn more about the important practices, values, and meanings of this time with our article The Major Facts About the Month of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak! Copyright 2024, AAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.

ใต้เงาจันทร์กลมโตโอ้ลึกล้ำชิงช้าแกว่งพลิ้วพรำกลางแสงฝันหญิงนั่งนิ่งเคียงแมวเฝ้าจ้องจันทร์ราวผสานวิญญาณนั้นกับราตรีลมแผ่วผ่านกระซิบหวานคล้ายถามไถ่ว่าความจริงอยู่ไหนในวิถีเธอหลับตาฟังฟ้ากลางราตรีจักรวาลตอบชีวีในใจเธอถาวร บุญญวรรณ#innerradiancetarot #tarotwisdomheritage Beneath the moon’s soft, glowing light, so vast,The swing sways gently, cradling dreams that last.A woman sits, her cat by her side,Both gaze at the heavens, where secrets hide.A whispering breeze weaves questions through the air:“What truth awaits in the path laid bare?”Eyes closed, she listens to the night’s decree,The universe speaks to her soul’s quiet plea.Thaworn Boonyawan

Hmmm...I think like I explained before - everything is just distraction , u cant come to the common truth here on this earth. Everything is just made up to sreal toy precious time and focus on yourself....u can find only your own truth. So focus on yourself, your world, your time...don't think too much about the world arround u- all rjat world is u in all the different shapes. So if u want to change the world, change yourself.... Right in this moment u think that the end of world is coming - and person near u thinks that there is no difference in this world in last 50 years - understand?? We live in a matrix, everyone has its own perspective on outer world - IT IS JUST A MATRIX!!! This is best try to explain u ..how I see all this, I cant do it better. God's plan is that every soul has to learn on its own....there is common school or a book that open eyes to everyone...everything that exsists for real and forever is your consciousness, all the rest are just creations of it

กิจกรรม “Real Life Real Image ภาพถ่ายเพื่อการตื่นรู้ในศักดิ์ศรีความเป็นมนุษย์” ตอน คนไร้บ้านที่ไม่ไร้เพื่อน… Fellowship of Homeless People ✨ โดย Thamrongrat Boonparyol เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของสัปดาห์ความสุขสากล 2024 “Happiness Connects : ความสุขที่เชื่อมโยงเราไว้ด้วยกัน” กับเครือข่ายภาคีสุขภาวะทางปัญญา สสส. #สยามโสภา #อาสาพาสุข #RealLifeRealImage #HappinessConnects #SoulConnectFest #InternationalDayofHappiness #WorldHappinessDay #วันความสุขสากล #เขตพระนคร #thaitimes #thaitimesชุมชน #thaitimesสยามโสภา

🙏 People have to learn some things....people will always be stupid and you have to deal with it...take care of yourself first Everyone have his unique way of understanding, that is fact that we carry god's energy inside... Make your life nice and prepare to big changes - don't matter about others much....help people close to you - you must understand that many people doesnt want help. We are over 7 billion now...most of that are stupid and don't think with soul and heart, they just use brain and follow the rules - you can''t help them so make focus on yourself first. Connect to samethinking people and enjoy the ride All information of everything are on the internet - problem is that people dont want changes, they like to live in world as it is And one more important thing - same energy attracts each other.....good attracts good, bad attracts bad... You can get from life only what you create in your mind... Without body exercise it is impossible to get rid of all toxines There are good and bad people everywhere... So... living here on earth is not so easy, everyone needs to make themself "nice environment" and you need to understand that. You are first that need to care about, not others. You need to love yourself and make your life very cozy - if you will have nice life with enough money to get cozy, then you will have a lot of power to help others, right? Being wealthy is not a sin, it is blessing....but only for those who understand life and not take advantage of money to use it for bad things... It was the same everywhere allover the world...I told truth about vaccines to some if my friends and they said that I am "brainwashed" so I stopped. Same everywhere... It is hard to explain to people things like that. People should go step by step from begining, these are not things for beginners... People doesnt know that we are trapped here in this world and they are using us as giant energy accumulator for their needs...people just go to work, watch tv and eat pork, having sex just for fun and pay taxes to goverment.....they dont see what is happening Asthma, bronhitis, nasal polyps, sinusitis ect are problems wirh fungal parasites and needs special treatmens which including fasting and consuming some other herbs, exposing to sun, exercising, non stress lyfestyle ect. Moon have big impact to it so it needs include lunar cycles too...

Words That Come From Mandarin Or Cantonese Think you only speak English? Think again. While you may not be fluent or able to write in another language, the fact is that English consists largely of words we’ve borrowed from other languages. In fact, about 80 percent of the English language is made up of these loanwords. It’s amazing really to think of how many languages you speak on a daily basis without even realizing it. Take Chinese, for example. While China may seem a world away in terms of distance, there are plenty of words we use from the country’s languages regularly. In China, two of the major forms of Chinese spoken are Mandarin and Cantonese. Mandarin is the official language of mainland China, spoken primarily in the north as well as in Singapore and Taiwan. Cantonese, on the other hand, is spoken primarily in southern China, including Hong Kong. Not surprisingly, the English language borrows from both. Let’s take a look at some of the words English ultimately owes to Chinese, along one etymological pathway or another. ketchup As American as this condiment may seem, the word apparently comes from the Chinese language. Via the Malay kəchap (“fish sauce”), ketchup is believed to derive from two Chinese forms: kéjāp (Guangdong) and ke-tsiap (Xiamen). The literal Chinese translation is “eggplant juice.” Hmm, so when did tomato get mixed up in it? tofu Whether or not ketchup on tofu sounds tasty is up to you, but the word for this healthy, soybean-based food also comes to us from China. It comes into English from Japanese (tōfu), which is itself heavily indebted to the Chinese language. The old Chinese word dòufu combines dòu, meaning “bean” and fǔ, meaning “turn sour, ferment.” Shih Tzu Sweet little Shih Tzu puppies are a popular breed in the United States now, but they used to be considered pets of nobility in China. Their name is shīzi gǒu, which comes from shīzi meaning “lion” and gǒu, meaning “dog.” They are Shih Tzus, hear them roar … or bark. gung-ho You may say you’re gung-ho about something—be it for the latest Netflix series or a new project at work—if you’re really excited about it. While the term was used as a Marine training slogan in the mid–1900s in the United States, it stems from the Mandarin phrase gōng hé, which is the abbreviated name of the Chinese Cooperative Society, meaning “work together.” kowtow If you kowtow to your boss or your bossy sister-in-law, you’re deferring to them or letting them have their way. The word stems from the Cantonese word kòutóu, which means to “ knock (one’s) head,” but we don’t recommend ever kowtowing to anyone that hard. tycoon Ah, if only we could all be tycoons. Defined as “a person of great wealth, influence, or power,” the word tycoon comes from the Japanese word taikun, which is equivalent to the Chinese words dà, meaning “great” and jūn, meaning “prince.” Similar in sound, but less enviable, is the word typhoon, which also ultimately comes from Chinese. It’s akin to the word dàfēng meaning, “great wind,” which, in turn, was altered by association with the Greek word tȳphôn, meaning “violent wind.” yen Yes, a yen is a Japanese coin, whose name comes from the name of the Chinese currency, yuan. But in this case we’re talking about the definition that refers to “a desire or craving” for something, which comes from Chinese. As in, I have a yen for some ice cream. It comes from the Chinese word yáhn, which is akin to yǐn, meaning “craving, addiction.” yin and yang You may tell your soulmate, “You are the yin to my yang,” which, to take a line from the movie Jerry Mcguire, means they complete you. Yin and yang stem from the word yīn-yáng, which combines yin meaning “feminine” and yang, meaning “male genitals.” It describes the Chinese belief that two principles—one related to the moon, shade, and femininity, and the other to daylight, sun, and male genitals— interact with one another to determine destinies. chin-chin You probably hear this phrase most often used as a toast these days, as drinkers clink glasses and proclaim, “Chin, chin!” But it’s also a noun for all that lighthearted party prattle, defined as “polite and ceremonious speech” or “light conversation; chitchat.” However you choose to use it, know that it comes from the Chinese word qǐng-qǐng, meaning “please-please,” which was itself used as a toast and greeting. So, the next time you put some ketchup on your hot dog, or get gung-ho about eating healthy and buy some tofu in bulk, take a second to recognize how these words came to be. Maybe it will make you hungry to learn more about these languages … or just hungry for some Chinese food. In any case, digging into the origins of the words that make up the English language is endlessly fascinating and gives us a better understanding of what we’re saying. How many of these words did you know had Chinese origins? Copyright 2024, XAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.

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Get Swept Away By The Korean Words Streaming Into English The "Korean Wave" In the last decade or so, a wave has swept out of the Korean peninsula and spread anywhere and everywhere. But don’t worry. This wave isn’t made of water. No, it is made of … pop culture! The word Hallyu, which literally means “Korean Current” or “Korean Wave,” has been used to refer to the wave of Korean pop culture that has swept across the globe and led to a rapid explosion in popularity of Korean music, movies, food, television shows, and video games. Hallyu has exposed us to K-pop, K-dramas, and K-beauty. If you are hooked on the TV series Squid Game or have been enlisted into the BTS ARMY, you’ve already been caught up in Hallyu. Hallyu isn’t just about learning names of popular K-pop stars, though. It has led to a wider awareness of Korean culture and words from the Korean language. We’ve gathered up some of these words to help explain some of the things that have fueled the momentum of Hallyu. Note: We often use the words Korea and Korean to refer specifically to the Republic of Korea, commonly known as South Korea. Hangul (한글) First, you should know that the Korean language uses an entirely different writing system from English. Korean uses a 24-letter alphabet consisting of 14 consonants and 10 vowels. The name of the Korean alphabet is Hangul, which would be written in the Korean alphabet as 한글 and translates to “great script.” Because of the different alphabets, the English spellings of all of the words we will look at are merely renderings of how these Korean words would roughly be transliterated in written English. This means that you may come across alternate spellings of many of these words. Some important words Moving on, let’s look at some words that are useful for getting a bit of understanding into Korean history and culture. Korea: The English word Korea comes from the Goryeo/Koryo dynasty that ruled the Korean peninsula for several hundred years. South Koreans often refer to South Korea or the Korean peninsula as Hanguk (한국). The word Korea is often used to refer both to the Korean peninsula and specifically to the nation of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) located on the southern half of the peninsula. Won: Won (원) refers to Korean currency. Won comes in both coins and dollar bills. Roughly speaking, a US dollar is worth around 1100 Won, but the value frequently changes based on global economics. hanbok: Hanbok (한복) is the traditional Korean attire. The top piece, called a jeogori, resembles a sleeved jacket and is worn by both men and women. To complete hanbok, men wear a vest and pants while women wear a skirt and pantaloons. Typically, hanbok is not worn on a daily basis and is reserved for special occasions. sijo: Sijo (시조) is a Korean poetic form. Similar to the Japanese haiku, sijo typically follows certain guidelines based on numbers of syllables and lines. In general, sijo is intended to be used to compose songs rather than written poems. Siblings and friends In Korean, different terms of address are used to show respect to people older than you. Some of these terms can also be used among friends or siblings to affectionately refer to one another. Depending on your gender and the gender of the person you’re speaking to, you’ll need to pick out the right word for the job: Oppa (오빠) = Older brother (used by girls/women) Noona (누나) = Older sister (used by boys/men) Unnie (언니) = Older sister (used by girls/women) Hyung (형) = Older brother (used by boys/men) In 2012, many people may have encountered the word oppa thanks to its repeated use in the massive viral hit song “Gangnam Style” by Korean artist PSY. kimchi (김치) Kimchi was a popular dish even before everyone was swept up in Hallyu. Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish that involves a combination of some kind of fermented vegetable with a variety of seasonings. Some popular picks for the vegetable include cabbage, radish, or cucumber. You have a huge number of seasonings to pick from, but some common choices include garlic, ginger, salt, chili pepper, and fish sauce. There are hundreds of kimchi recipes out there, and all that variety might explain its popularity! Other food If you’re looking for something to go with your kimchi, there are plenty of other Korean dishes available. Some other Korean foods that make good additions to the menu include: banchan (반찬): Literally “side dishes,” banchan refers to small plates of food served alongside a main meal. Banchan can include any number of small morsels of food, such as seaweed, potato salad, or pickled radishes. bulgogi (불고기): This dish, which translates to “fire meat,” is Korean-style barbeque beef. dongchimi (동치미): Dongchimi is a specific kind of kimchi that uses radishes and hot water. galbi (갈비): Galbi means “ribs,” and this dish refers to Korean-style BBQ short ribs. japchae (잡채): Japchae is a popular festive dish made of stir-fried noodles, meat, and vegetables. kimbap (김밥): Kimbap or gimbap is a Korean snack that is made of a seaweed roll (gim), rice (bap), and whatever else you want to stuff inside! samgyeopsal (삼겹살): This dish refers to Korean grilled pork belly. chimaek (치맥): Chimaek is a fun word that is used in Korean slang to refer to a meal reserved only for the most posh of gourmets: fried chicken and beer! Chimeak is a mashup of the Korean words chikin (chicken) and maekju (beer). If food speaks to your soul, you’ll want to read about the different dishes that comprise soul food. mukbang (먹방) Mukbang is a livestream of a person socializing with an audience while eating a large amount of food. Mukbang broadcasts were popularized by Korean variety shows in the early 2000s. They’ve become even more popular with the rise of live streaming services, such as YouTube or Twitch, that allow mukbang streams to reach international audiences. If your mouth is watering for more information about mukbang streams, you can check out our in-depth profile on this tantalizing trend. aegyo (애교) The term aegyo, often translated into English as meaning “cuteness,” refers to the act of acting cute and charming everyone around you with cuteness. If you are at all familiar with the Japanese kawaii, you should already have a good idea about what aegyo entails. The word aegyo is often used to refer to K-pop idols or other Korean celebrities and entertainers that are expected to use their charms to entrance an audience. Mastering aegyo is key to succeeding in these fields, and you’ll often see both male and female K-pop idols making hearts with their hands, puffing their cheeks, and using cutesy dance moves to enhance their aegyo in order to remain popular with fans. daebak! (대박) Daebak literally translates to “jackpot” or “big hit.” In practice, it is used as an exclamation to express excitement, joy, or surprise. Basically, it is used in much the same way as the English “Wow!” or “Amazing!” We think you’ll be equally excited to learn some of the English words that originate from Mandarin and Cantonese. manhwa (만화) Manhwa refers to comic books, cartoons, and animation from Korea. The word manhwa could be easily confused with the word manga, which refers to comic books and graphic novels made in Japan. Both of these words are said to have the same Chinese origin, so there is some etymological reason for the mixup. Manwha and manga often look similar and may be sold in the same sections of bookstores. Unlike Japanese manga, though, Korean manwha is read from left to right rather than right to left. Blend words In addition to Korean loanwords, Hallyu has also increased awareness of some words that blend English and Korean together. These words are sometimes used as examples of Konglish, a language phenomenon that mixes English and Korean together and sometimes changing the original English loanword and its meaning. Fighting!: Written in Hangul as either 화이팅 (hwaiting) or 파이팅 (paiting), fighting is used as an encouraging word to spur someone on to success. Spectators might shout fighting at sporting events while cheering on their favorite team, for example. PC bang: A PC bang (PC방) is a Korean internet cafe that rents out computers with internet access to customers. Bang is Korean for room and, as you probably know, PC is a commonly used acronym for “personal computer.” PC bangs are most often used by customers looking for somewhere to play online gaming. skinship: Written in Hangul as 스킨십 (seukinsip), skinship seems to be a blend of the words skin and friendship. Skinship refers to the types of intimate contact used by close friends or family members, such as hand-holding, hugging, and kissing cheeks. Skinship is not intended to be romantic, however it may be used in fiction and by K-pop stars to tease the audience into believing two people might be in a romantic relationship. Copyright 2024, XAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.