“Thank you for your discrimination; Sooner or later, I will make you regret it”
These were the words of Liu Wei - a disabled Chinese who got to the final round of ‘China’s Got Talent’.
Liu lost his two arms at the age of 10 through an accident but did not lose his will to carry on in life. His disability did not stand in the way of reliving his passion for music.
He was rejected by many music and piano trainers for his amputation, look and lack of skills. However, Liu later trained himself how to play the piano by foot-walking the piano keys with his feet.
Today, Liu won the ‘China’s Got Talent’ competition.
Do you feel a limitation upon your opportunities based on what people call your disabilities – race, gender, colour or belief? Borrow some thoughts from Liu.
You may not need to voice it like Liu did, but you will surely need to stay strong in your resolve to work around your disabilities.
Sooner or later, you will make those who rejected you regret they ever did.
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To read more: http://english.cri.cn/6666/2010/10/11/1261s598646.htm
Monday, October 11, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, I am on a mission.
A reminiscence of the days of attending various Model United Nation (MUNs) events across Europe saw me giggling and revelling. Great days they were.
MUNs are university or college-level simulation of the activities and agencies of the United Nation by students and young professionals from different walks of life. Hundreds of young men and women gather from various higher institutions to induct themselves into the world and psyche of leaders and global policy and decision makers.
To most students and young professionals, it is an introduction into the world of diplomacy and international relations and an eye-opener into challenges that world leaders faces in trying to manage the daunting problems of our age.
Undergraduate and graduate students from several parts of the world generally gather for a week-long, brain-tasking and energy-sapping debate on global issues. It involves several sessions of debates, lobbying and meetings which requires high-level of preparation and unmatched degree of intelligence, eloquence and articulation to succeed.
Owing to the nature of the simulation exercise, delegates cannot represent their country of origin. They have to act as the representative(s) of another country and advance positions on behalf of the country they represent.
I have had the opportunity to represent Poland, China, Sweden, Egypt, Iraq and Canada and functioned on the World Trade Organization (WTO), Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) and International Atomic and Energy Agency (IAEA). I have discussed and debated biopiracy, pro-poor and economic development, peace in the Korean Peninsula, north-south development cooperation and a host of other topics that have stretched me intellectually and shaped me globally.
I have won awards at three MUNs – Best Delegate, Special Mention and Honourable Mention and received standing accolade at one. Dedicating one of my awards to my committee mates, I had said ‘We were delegations who rose to motions to present our positions and even while we saw oppositions we were still able to draft resolutions’
I think of those days of chanting honourable chair, distinguished delegates and a sense of assignment is invoked in me. I am a man on a mission and those days were part of my preparation.
MUNs are university or college-level simulation of the activities and agencies of the United Nation by students and young professionals from different walks of life. Hundreds of young men and women gather from various higher institutions to induct themselves into the world and psyche of leaders and global policy and decision makers.
To most students and young professionals, it is an introduction into the world of diplomacy and international relations and an eye-opener into challenges that world leaders faces in trying to manage the daunting problems of our age.
Undergraduate and graduate students from several parts of the world generally gather for a week-long, brain-tasking and energy-sapping debate on global issues. It involves several sessions of debates, lobbying and meetings which requires high-level of preparation and unmatched degree of intelligence, eloquence and articulation to succeed.
Owing to the nature of the simulation exercise, delegates cannot represent their country of origin. They have to act as the representative(s) of another country and advance positions on behalf of the country they represent.
I have had the opportunity to represent Poland, China, Sweden, Egypt, Iraq and Canada and functioned on the World Trade Organization (WTO), Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) and International Atomic and Energy Agency (IAEA). I have discussed and debated biopiracy, pro-poor and economic development, peace in the Korean Peninsula, north-south development cooperation and a host of other topics that have stretched me intellectually and shaped me globally.
I have won awards at three MUNs – Best Delegate, Special Mention and Honourable Mention and received standing accolade at one. Dedicating one of my awards to my committee mates, I had said ‘We were delegations who rose to motions to present our positions and even while we saw oppositions we were still able to draft resolutions’
I think of those days of chanting honourable chair, distinguished delegates and a sense of assignment is invoked in me. I am a man on a mission and those days were part of my preparation.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Iyake – Happy Mother’s Day
Call her Iya Michael, Iyake or Iya Tasty, that’s my mum you are referring to. An incredible woman with an indescribable energy; An angel with a heart full of love for her kids.
She is rare, she is tough, she is principled; A godly woman with an uncommon passion and love for her family.
She is always a ready helper to her husband and an exemplary homemaker to her children.
You learnt responsibility and focus through her acts. She cautioned and guided you with her words and strokes.
She is at work dawn to dusk making sure however difficult it was, there was food to eat and clothes to wear.
Mrs. Deborah Adepeju Adegboye, on behalf of my siblings and i, we honour you today with every joule of energy in us and we joyfully say that we are so lucky that you are our mum.
We love and celebrate you Iyake. Happy Mother’s Day!
She is rare, she is tough, she is principled; A godly woman with an uncommon passion and love for her family.
She is always a ready helper to her husband and an exemplary homemaker to her children.
You learnt responsibility and focus through her acts. She cautioned and guided you with her words and strokes.
She is at work dawn to dusk making sure however difficult it was, there was food to eat and clothes to wear.
Mrs. Deborah Adepeju Adegboye, on behalf of my siblings and i, we honour you today with every joule of energy in us and we joyfully say that we are so lucky that you are our mum.
We love and celebrate you Iyake. Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Halleluyah! Jesus has risen
It’s Easter day today; a day of power, of liberation and of joy.
A day that what began with the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem and ended with His death on the cross at Calvary finds full completion for the redemption of humanity.
Jesus, the saviour of the world, the destroyer of death and the lifter of all men is being celebrated today.
Halleluyah! Jesus is no longer in the grave. By virtue of His death and resurrection, I am forever changed.
Halleluyah! The chain of limitation is broken and the bond of retardation is destroyed.
I have received grace to bring down every gate of mediocrity and obscurity. I am going to fly like never before.
Halleluyah! Jesus has risen and His resurrection is making all the difference in my life.
A day that what began with the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem and ended with His death on the cross at Calvary finds full completion for the redemption of humanity.
Jesus, the saviour of the world, the destroyer of death and the lifter of all men is being celebrated today.
Halleluyah! Jesus is no longer in the grave. By virtue of His death and resurrection, I am forever changed.
Halleluyah! The chain of limitation is broken and the bond of retardation is destroyed.
I have received grace to bring down every gate of mediocrity and obscurity. I am going to fly like never before.
Halleluyah! Jesus has risen and His resurrection is making all the difference in my life.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Jesus - My Saviour
Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.
He had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.
He had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer.
He had no army, yet kings feared Him.
He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today and everyday.
I feel honoured to serve such a great saviour who loves me.
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Written by Mary Omolola Awosolu
He had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.
He had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer.
He had no army, yet kings feared Him.
He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today and everyday.
I feel honoured to serve such a great saviour who loves me.
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Written by Mary Omolola Awosolu
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