Do you think the world will be better next year and the year after that? The world is an awfully big place. I believe children are the future. In order to change the world, we must approach it one small step at a time. If you want to make the world a better place, you have to make yourself a better person. My organization is called "All For One, One For All" and our mission is to educate children on values of respect and empathy. We believe that in order to create a better world, we must be able to empathize with one another, with those from all backgrounds. Because the first 18 years of a person's life are the most important, we will work with kids starting from elementary school all the way up to high school.
Our organization is passionate about the work we do because we believe that if we can empathize with what someone is going through emotionally, that goes far beyond just understanding them. If everyone was more empathetic and respectful of each other, I believe many of the global issues today such as poverty and hunger, would be eradicated. Simply by changing one's mind set.
This organization is unique because we place more of an emphasis on EQ (emotional intelligence quotient) rather than IQ tests, although both are important in creating a better world for our kids. Not everything will be perfect there will be hardships along the way. This will be a long term project that will require patience and discipline with all those involved.
Anima Mundi Development Partners should support "All for One, One For All" because we will instill values such as respect and empathy among other things. If we can empathize more with others, we will be more likely to help others in need. Not all heroes wear capes.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Be the Change You Want To See In The World
Remember when we were little, we had such big dreams of changing the world! I know I did...and still do. Sometimes we go through life and especially for us college students we are more preoccupied with ourselves. We are so focused on finishing school and finding a job.
If we were a little more grateful for what we have than what we don't have, we would see the world in a different light. No doubt everyone has hardships, but we have it pretty well compared to some people in developing countries, and even some in this country. Being grateful allows us to empathize with other people. The more we can empathize with someone, the more likely we are to help someone in need. That's why I am starting a movement for schools across the United States that requires students starting at a very young age to volunteer in helping the less fortunate whether it be food drives, donations, etc. The idea is after years and years of community service, they will feel a greater connection and obligation to making the world a better place. We have become too isolated. We live in our own world with technology that revolves around us. Our movement strongly believes kids are the way to a brighter future.
I believe this movement has a lot of potential in spreading a positive message and happiness in the world. I am taking a Psychology: Science of Happiness course at USC. From the lectures and personal experience, I feel happier in the short term and long term more so when I give, than I receive. It's great to make a lot of money but if you are in a position to give back, like Rockefeller and Carnegie, we have a moral obligation to do so.
If we were a little more grateful for what we have than what we don't have, we would see the world in a different light. No doubt everyone has hardships, but we have it pretty well compared to some people in developing countries, and even some in this country. Being grateful allows us to empathize with other people. The more we can empathize with someone, the more likely we are to help someone in need. That's why I am starting a movement for schools across the United States that requires students starting at a very young age to volunteer in helping the less fortunate whether it be food drives, donations, etc. The idea is after years and years of community service, they will feel a greater connection and obligation to making the world a better place. We have become too isolated. We live in our own world with technology that revolves around us. Our movement strongly believes kids are the way to a brighter future.
I believe this movement has a lot of potential in spreading a positive message and happiness in the world. I am taking a Psychology: Science of Happiness course at USC. From the lectures and personal experience, I feel happier in the short term and long term more so when I give, than I receive. It's great to make a lot of money but if you are in a position to give back, like Rockefeller and Carnegie, we have a moral obligation to do so.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Random Blog (Kobe Bryant)
I'm dedicating this blog to one of my favorite athletes that I had the pleasure to watch in Kobe Bryant. As you may or may not know after 20 years in the league, he will be retiring at the end of the season. He is one of the most competitive players that I have ever seen in any sport. I think that's what makes him so great. You can have all the talent in the world but if you don't have that drive and hunger to make yourself better, it can have a bigger impact on your success than talent alone. He is one of the reasons I got into basketball. I never got to see Michael Jordan play but people say he is the closest thing to Michael Jordan. Those 81 points he dropped on the Toronto Raptors I don't think will ever be eclipsed, unless the league makes it more impossible to play defense. But he was just so fun to watch. I do think he is retirement ceremony has dragged on for too long because teams are not really trying when they compete against Kobe. It's more like an exhibition.
My favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. I feel bad for the organization though because I don't see them going anywhere soon with the management we have now. It's so sad to see one of my favorite players go out like this. The young talent we have now just isn't that good. I don't think they will develop and mature to be all stars and members of a championship team. If you look at Minnesota and Utah, those teams are a bit older but I don't think the personnel we have now will ever be enough to beat those guys. I feel like the front office should go after players who are interested in playing defense. I would love to see Kobe somewhere in upper management because I think he has a keen eye for talent. But it doesn't appear it will be that way.
My favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. I feel bad for the organization though because I don't see them going anywhere soon with the management we have now. It's so sad to see one of my favorite players go out like this. The young talent we have now just isn't that good. I don't think they will develop and mature to be all stars and members of a championship team. If you look at Minnesota and Utah, those teams are a bit older but I don't think the personnel we have now will ever be enough to beat those guys. I feel like the front office should go after players who are interested in playing defense. I would love to see Kobe somewhere in upper management because I think he has a keen eye for talent. But it doesn't appear it will be that way.
Coagula Curatorial
Coagula Curatorial
I visited Coagula Curatorial on Saturday. The art gallery was a lot smaller that I thought and the venue seemed like it could be someone's house. It was a cold, dark night with a light drizzle. I got a little lost because I had no idea how many museums were on this block. I saw at least 4 in the span of 150 ft. When I finally did I find the place, there was about 100 people with food and wine in their hand. I walked around and nothing really interested me until I saw these really cool conspiracy hats. Conspiracy theories fascinate me because you can't help but try to understand believes what they do when no one else does. I guess it's the unknown that intrigues me the most! There were different conspiracies painted on the caps. One conspiracy theory I don't know why is a conspiracy is America's mission to the moon. Many believe it is a hoax. But there are many others and here are some pictures.
2Pac. Many believe he is still alive.
I've heard of this conspiracy theory but the fact that someone believes a reptilian species rules the world is a bit hard for me to believe.
New World Order.
Lochness Monster.
9/11.
Big Foot.
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
This is the one facet of the art gallery that faceted me the most. There was also a portrait of Donald Trump that had the caption "vote for Bernie." I thought that was hilarious! But the artist is clearly very talented. There were tons of other paintings. Besides looking at the art, I was curious to see how much the art was going for. So, for the hats, they cost upwards of $200. Don't get me wrong the hats were awesome but not worth it, in my opinion. And the other paintings that were probably 36x24 ran upwards of $2000. Yeah... At the end of the day, I did enjoy the art gallery. I hope they don't move it, I would like to go back some day.
I visited Coagula Curatorial on Saturday. The art gallery was a lot smaller that I thought and the venue seemed like it could be someone's house. It was a cold, dark night with a light drizzle. I got a little lost because I had no idea how many museums were on this block. I saw at least 4 in the span of 150 ft. When I finally did I find the place, there was about 100 people with food and wine in their hand. I walked around and nothing really interested me until I saw these really cool conspiracy hats. Conspiracy theories fascinate me because you can't help but try to understand believes what they do when no one else does. I guess it's the unknown that intrigues me the most! There were different conspiracies painted on the caps. One conspiracy theory I don't know why is a conspiracy is America's mission to the moon. Many believe it is a hoax. But there are many others and here are some pictures.
I've heard of this conspiracy theory but the fact that someone believes a reptilian species rules the world is a bit hard for me to believe.
This is the one facet of the art gallery that faceted me the most. There was also a portrait of Donald Trump that had the caption "vote for Bernie." I thought that was hilarious! But the artist is clearly very talented. There were tons of other paintings. Besides looking at the art, I was curious to see how much the art was going for. So, for the hats, they cost upwards of $200. Don't get me wrong the hats were awesome but not worth it, in my opinion. And the other paintings that were probably 36x24 ran upwards of $2000. Yeah... At the end of the day, I did enjoy the art gallery. I hope they don't move it, I would like to go back some day.
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