Hey Patriots
CONGRATULATIONS to Madang on the very innovative and well organized protest march held last week. Madang is coming alive with patriots who do not want to sit down and allow our Nation to go to the dogs. That town has a lot of lessons for the rest of PNG. PPI leaders just got back from there and it is truly amazing what is going on and the change of mindset that the people are experiencing. WELL DONE MADANG!
But please do not stop there. I humbly encourage you all to not stop at the point of raising our voice and being heard. Let’s BE THE CHANGE. PPI has a concern for the politics in our nation yes. But it is more worried about the character and attitude of the People. You see currently in our political and bureaucratic sectors there are people who were passionate student activists of their time. But now they are the very ones making and/or executing decisions that are hurting our country.
WHY? Because in all the hype and excitement of protesting and going against a corrupt government, we gave little attention to developing an honest, noble, selfless character and attitude. And the little steps we could take to develop leadership quality and wisdom are ignored. Eventually, as we now see, when it comes to being leaders at the national level the only best quality on display is our ORATORY skill. But INTEGRITY, SELFLESSNESS, DEDICATION, LOYALTY, etc. are rare.
I say this humbly and with the greatest respect for all who are actively fighting our corrupt authorities. I and PPI are fully behind you! I am also fully aware of the potential I have of failing as a leader of this very organization and as a patriot of this great Nation.
When all is said and done it is our quiet consistent character as a people that will take this nation forward. Not necessarily our emotions or our ability to stimulate emotions at spontaneous moments.
God Bless and Heavenise Week!
Ganjiki
CHANGE STARTS WITH ME
Thoughts and Ideas for and regarding Papua New Guinea, the country I love.
07 July 2010
05 July 2010
ACTIVISM
PPNG INC. was created to be a voice for change...but with a unique approach. It wasnt created to be an activist organisation but to approach change from the standpoint of attitude.
I.e. it was meant to address the root of all our challenges in PNG: THE ATTITUDE. Its mission is to PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN TRUE LOVE FOR COUNTRY AND CALL FOR INDIVIDUAL CHANGE AHEAD OF NATIONAL CHANGE. Its Vision: "A CHANGED PAPUA NEW GUINEA WITH CHANGED PAPUA NEW GUINEANS"
Its diagnoses of the problem with PNGeans is this: THERE IS A LACK OF PATRIOTISM CAUSING A CHRONIC ATTITUDE PROBLEM AND CORRUPTION. The problem is not the law, systems, procedures, etc. but a DEFICIENCY (in the people) of a real love for this country which could drive the people's to see and make change in the nation. For us this is a paramount consideration in advocating for change.
You see friends many of us would like to march the streets and demand a change in law or something external. But when it comes down to Change it must start from within in order to be sustainable. It must start in the heart...
If you asked if PPNG can lead activism against the current corruption and tyranny of government? Yes it can...but PPNG will not be compromising its Mission and will stick to its focus on rallying and inspiring the people to truly changing themselves in order to see a truly changed nation. Hence its approach will be different--activism for change within...
GOD BLESS PAPUA NEW GUINEA...
Heavenise Day!
I.e. it was meant to address the root of all our challenges in PNG: THE ATTITUDE. Its mission is to PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN TRUE LOVE FOR COUNTRY AND CALL FOR INDIVIDUAL CHANGE AHEAD OF NATIONAL CHANGE. Its Vision: "A CHANGED PAPUA NEW GUINEA WITH CHANGED PAPUA NEW GUINEANS"
Its diagnoses of the problem with PNGeans is this: THERE IS A LACK OF PATRIOTISM CAUSING A CHRONIC ATTITUDE PROBLEM AND CORRUPTION. The problem is not the law, systems, procedures, etc. but a DEFICIENCY (in the people) of a real love for this country which could drive the people's to see and make change in the nation. For us this is a paramount consideration in advocating for change.
You see friends many of us would like to march the streets and demand a change in law or something external. But when it comes down to Change it must start from within in order to be sustainable. It must start in the heart...
If you asked if PPNG can lead activism against the current corruption and tyranny of government? Yes it can...but PPNG will not be compromising its Mission and will stick to its focus on rallying and inspiring the people to truly changing themselves in order to see a truly changed nation. Hence its approach will be different--activism for change within...
GOD BLESS PAPUA NEW GUINEA...
Heavenise Day!
TAKING OWNERSHIP
Hi Patriots,
I’ve probably mentioned a few times before about taking ownership but id like to make a brief mention again. (This cannot be mentioned enough)
PPNG is preaching change: not in laws, or systems, or government systems or economic strategies and the likes…but a change in the attitude of us the people of Papua New Guinea. The message is simple: EVERY PNGean holds the key to changing this country. We all need to take personal responsibility and make the change.
A classic story of building the nation is found in the Book of Nehemiah in the Bible. Nehemiah leads the people of Jerusalem in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. His leadership and the cooperation of the people leads to the task being completed in an unbelievable 52 days! Not even in our current superior technology could we build a wall around even a suburb as small as our NCD’s Ensisi Valley in that many days. How did they do it?? By the simple fact that every citizen and resident of Jerusalem took ownership and built the part of the wall that was just outside their house or within a close proximity. By the participation of every family regardless of their gender, profession the amazing feat was complete in 52 days!
IF WE COULD ALL TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DO WHAT WE CAN TO MAKE THIS NATION GREAT PNG WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. IT WILL INDEED BE GREATER.
“CHANGE WILL NOT COME IF WE WAIT FOR SOME OTHER PERSON OR SOME OTHER TIME. WE ARE THE ONES WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR. WE ARE THE CHANGE THAT WE SEEK.”—Barrack Obama
PNGEANS TAKE OWNERSHIP OF PNG!
CHEERS
GDW
I’ve probably mentioned a few times before about taking ownership but id like to make a brief mention again. (This cannot be mentioned enough)
PPNG is preaching change: not in laws, or systems, or government systems or economic strategies and the likes…but a change in the attitude of us the people of Papua New Guinea. The message is simple: EVERY PNGean holds the key to changing this country. We all need to take personal responsibility and make the change.
A classic story of building the nation is found in the Book of Nehemiah in the Bible. Nehemiah leads the people of Jerusalem in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. His leadership and the cooperation of the people leads to the task being completed in an unbelievable 52 days! Not even in our current superior technology could we build a wall around even a suburb as small as our NCD’s Ensisi Valley in that many days. How did they do it?? By the simple fact that every citizen and resident of Jerusalem took ownership and built the part of the wall that was just outside their house or within a close proximity. By the participation of every family regardless of their gender, profession the amazing feat was complete in 52 days!
IF WE COULD ALL TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DO WHAT WE CAN TO MAKE THIS NATION GREAT PNG WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. IT WILL INDEED BE GREATER.
“CHANGE WILL NOT COME IF WE WAIT FOR SOME OTHER PERSON OR SOME OTHER TIME. WE ARE THE ONES WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR. WE ARE THE CHANGE THAT WE SEEK.”—Barrack Obama
PNGEANS TAKE OWNERSHIP OF PNG!
CHEERS
GDW
I AM PNG!
Hi Patriot
Imagine if every PNGean had a sense of national responsibility. What if you and I and every next citizen just put our hands up and said “I AM PNG’s BIGGEST PROBLEM”…? Are we willing to say that?? Maybe not….
But here’s the irony of such a statement as that: only if you say that can you say the next thing: “THEREFORE I AM PNG’s BEST HOPE FOR CHANGE”…
You see PNG is not just the land, the sea, the rivers, the trees…Papua New Guinea is the PEOPLE. We established this Nation by saying “WE THE PEOPLE”...in the Constitution and in our Pledge.
If we could therefore say with every conviction in our hearts: “I AM PNG!!” then we will feel a sense of pride, patriotism, loyalty and true dedication to it. Only then will we take personal responsibility for this great country of ours! Only then will we deliberately do the little things to add value to PNG, and avoid the other little things that destroy it….And only then can “Change (really) Start With Me”….
NATIONAL VISION, PERSONAL STRATEGY!
God Bless Papua New Guinea…
Fellow Patriot
(Change Starts With Me)
Imagine if every PNGean had a sense of national responsibility. What if you and I and every next citizen just put our hands up and said “I AM PNG’s BIGGEST PROBLEM”…? Are we willing to say that?? Maybe not….
But here’s the irony of such a statement as that: only if you say that can you say the next thing: “THEREFORE I AM PNG’s BEST HOPE FOR CHANGE”…
You see PNG is not just the land, the sea, the rivers, the trees…Papua New Guinea is the PEOPLE. We established this Nation by saying “WE THE PEOPLE”...in the Constitution and in our Pledge.
If we could therefore say with every conviction in our hearts: “I AM PNG!!” then we will feel a sense of pride, patriotism, loyalty and true dedication to it. Only then will we take personal responsibility for this great country of ours! Only then will we deliberately do the little things to add value to PNG, and avoid the other little things that destroy it….And only then can “Change (really) Start With Me”….
NATIONAL VISION, PERSONAL STRATEGY!
God Bless Papua New Guinea…
Fellow Patriot
(Change Starts With Me)
NATIONAL VISION, PERSONAL STRATEGY
Dear Patriots,
I’d like to encourage you all to grab a hold of our Constitution and read especially the Preamble. The National Goals and Directive Principles enshrined in there provide the original vision on which our nation was established.
Unfortunately these principles and ideals on which our nation was build have not been effectively communicated to “WE THE PEOPLE” so that we could aspire to them.
Reading and understanding our National Vision would give you some idea of where you and I are as citizens of this country, and whether we are contributing to nation building. It will also give you an idea of how far from it we’ve strayed!
The principles there are as profound, in my view, as the ideals articulated in the US Declaration of Independence…and it would do our country well if “WE THE PEOPLE” would know it, appreciate and embrace, and work at it. Only then can we ACHIEVE it!
God Bless Papua New Guinea
Change Starts With Me!
I’d like to encourage you all to grab a hold of our Constitution and read especially the Preamble. The National Goals and Directive Principles enshrined in there provide the original vision on which our nation was established.
Unfortunately these principles and ideals on which our nation was build have not been effectively communicated to “WE THE PEOPLE” so that we could aspire to them.
Reading and understanding our National Vision would give you some idea of where you and I are as citizens of this country, and whether we are contributing to nation building. It will also give you an idea of how far from it we’ve strayed!
The principles there are as profound, in my view, as the ideals articulated in the US Declaration of Independence…and it would do our country well if “WE THE PEOPLE” would know it, appreciate and embrace, and work at it. Only then can we ACHIEVE it!
God Bless Papua New Guinea
Change Starts With Me!
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