Originality

After all that learning, reading, sharing, interacting the way we do, I wonder how much of what we believe in is original. Did I ever have an original thought? Considering the conditioning society sends its kids through, it is hard for original thoughts to survive. Conforming to the norm is always encouraged. Do people nourish original ideas? Are kids encouraged to think beyond the box?

Philanthropy

Recently realized both ASHA and AID are both celebrating Twenty years of inception this year. I found that a very interesting fact. There must have been a reason for the surge of philanthropy at that time 20years back for such a coincidence? I will be attending their annual conference this weekend. Kind of excited. There will be people there who have given up challenging/interesting/lucrative jobs to dedicate their time to helping others.

Thoughts Floating Around

Thought 1. European/Eastern movies have so much more depth of story to them than American movies in general...

Thought 2. I'm fascinated by how people are capable of assigning labels of characteristics to others... It just beats me... my reactions are so cavemanish in comparison :P

Thought 3. I never did get what the whole rave about Pan's Labyrinth is... I mean its well made and I can appreciate the nuances in the movie.. but maybe not totally cos I still don't get why people love it... Somebody care to explain?