Hi Patriots,
You know trying to help ourselves and our people change the way we think is a mammoth of a task...some (in fact many) say it is impossible because we look at this endless sea of people with a fixed mindset and a reinforcing culture and environment. The negativity seems endless too!Is there hope??
I read yesterday about the hopeful perspective of Mother Teresa who faced a massive mass of humanity living in despair and was often asked how she could change this. Everywhere you look in India there would be a hungry, despondent, dying soul..and endless sea of them. What could she possibly do? But she didn't look at the overwhelming mass in despair and get discouraged. She considered that every time she rescued a girl from prostitution, fed a hungry child, cared for the sick and dying, she considered it as sutracting from the despair and adding to the hope. Now that attitude there is "HOPE".
That's how we consider this move of Operation Senisim Pasin. We don't consider the negative mentality of the majority of PNGeans to be overwhelming. But every time we inspire at least one person to think differently and embrace a new mentality, we are subtracting from the number of people with negative mentality and adding one more positive, value-adding citizen to the citizenry. That gives me hope that this nation can change.
So don't be overwhelmed with the negative and stubborn mindset of PNGeans, but consider the hope of subtracting from that despair and adding one more person (maybe yourself) to the number of PNGeans with hope that we CAN change the way we think...and in fact we are already on that course.
God Bless Papua New Guinea!
Heavenise Week!
Thoughts and Ideas for and regarding Papua New Guinea, the country I love.
23 February 2010
11 February 2010
SEA OF HUMANITY
Hello Patriots,
Yesterday I was chatting with the President of PPNG INC., Mr. Henry Osembo and he mentioned something that I thought was very inspiring n that I should share with you.
He mentioned how someone had told him long ago that our lives must be able to positively impact society. He said our lives must be like a river flowing down to impact the sea of humanity.
Its a truth that we cannot escape. Our lives, are like those streams and rivers that flow into the sea of humanity..affecting it. We never notice how much impact the rivers have on the sea with a simple observation. When a river flows into the sea we don't know how much higher the sea level rose, or the salt content of the sea or whatever...but there is no doubt that the river does contribute something to the sea.
In parallel your life is a river that affects this sea of humanity. it can bring life and enhance the quality of the sea...or it can be a polluted river that harms the sea by bringing what it contains into it. The choice I guess is yours...and mine.
No matter how much we'd like to deny it, each of our individual lives affects humanity. It affect this country....and it DOES affect the world.
Mr. Osembo's and my hope is that more and more PNGean lives will be positive rivers that positively affect the sea of humanity in this country.
Heavenise Week and God Bless Papua New Guinea!
Your friend and fellow patriot...
Yesterday I was chatting with the President of PPNG INC., Mr. Henry Osembo and he mentioned something that I thought was very inspiring n that I should share with you.
He mentioned how someone had told him long ago that our lives must be able to positively impact society. He said our lives must be like a river flowing down to impact the sea of humanity.
Its a truth that we cannot escape. Our lives, are like those streams and rivers that flow into the sea of humanity..affecting it. We never notice how much impact the rivers have on the sea with a simple observation. When a river flows into the sea we don't know how much higher the sea level rose, or the salt content of the sea or whatever...but there is no doubt that the river does contribute something to the sea.
In parallel your life is a river that affects this sea of humanity. it can bring life and enhance the quality of the sea...or it can be a polluted river that harms the sea by bringing what it contains into it. The choice I guess is yours...and mine.
No matter how much we'd like to deny it, each of our individual lives affects humanity. It affect this country....and it DOES affect the world.
Mr. Osembo's and my hope is that more and more PNGean lives will be positive rivers that positively affect the sea of humanity in this country.
Heavenise Week and God Bless Papua New Guinea!
Your friend and fellow patriot...
01 February 2010
Constant Positive Information Changes Minds
Hello Patriots,
You know I don’t think many of you read these messages. But I do hope you do and will. We don’t send them based on that. We send them out because we think this is our small part in helping PNGeans to change our mindsets.
When asked in a recent radio appearance about how we could change the mindset of PNGeans I said people need to receive the right kind of information. They need to hear positive things and they need it constantly...
I would love for every person in PNG to change the way we think. But this won’t happen overnight. It’s probably like water beating against a rock. But one thing is certain. As sure as the constant flow of the water in a river beats against a stone and eventually makes a dent, the constant hearing of a message can eventually change the minds of the recipients. I just hope you don’t take yourself away from the flow of positive information... from these such messages, or through the media or some other medium such as books etc.
That is what we are trying to do in Patriots PNG...to spread as much positive information around as regularly as possible so that we and other people of PNG can experience change in mindsets...and then a change in our rock-hard ATTITUDE...CHANGE CAN HAPPEN...one dent at a time.
Heavenise Week....And God Bless Papua New Guinea!
You know I don’t think many of you read these messages. But I do hope you do and will. We don’t send them based on that. We send them out because we think this is our small part in helping PNGeans to change our mindsets.
When asked in a recent radio appearance about how we could change the mindset of PNGeans I said people need to receive the right kind of information. They need to hear positive things and they need it constantly...
I would love for every person in PNG to change the way we think. But this won’t happen overnight. It’s probably like water beating against a rock. But one thing is certain. As sure as the constant flow of the water in a river beats against a stone and eventually makes a dent, the constant hearing of a message can eventually change the minds of the recipients. I just hope you don’t take yourself away from the flow of positive information... from these such messages, or through the media or some other medium such as books etc.
That is what we are trying to do in Patriots PNG...to spread as much positive information around as regularly as possible so that we and other people of PNG can experience change in mindsets...and then a change in our rock-hard ATTITUDE...CHANGE CAN HAPPEN...one dent at a time.
Heavenise Week....And God Bless Papua New Guinea!
18 January 2010
IN HONOUR OF PNG
Hello fellow Patriots,
Thank you all for being a part of this new movement of change in the country. I hope that the recent journey with PPNG has kindled a flame for our country. Today I’d just like to mention one of PPNG’s core values. It’s our two-part pillar #3: RESPECT & HONOUR...particularly honour.
What does it mean to honour someone or something? Why does God ask children to “honour” their parents? What does it mean to be an honourable person? Why is Patriots PNG asking the citizens of PNG be honourable?
Simply put honour, for me, means two things: (1) I do that which brings PRIDE and JOY to the object of my honour (e.g. my parents, God); and (2) I avoid that which could bring SHAME and EMBARRASSMENT to the object of my honour.
So by asking ourselves as Papua New Guineans to honour our country we are asking ourselves to be and to do what we can to make our country proud. I don’t need to remind you of the swell of pride this nation felt when Ryan & Dika & the Kumuls did well in the international sport scene. Conversely you’d understand the shame and embarrassment we felt when something happened to tarnish the image of Papua New Guinea.
I’d like to kindly remind us that in everything we do as Papua New Guineans, we either make our country proud or we bring it into shame. All our actions or their fruits are watched and by them opinions are made of our PNG.... It’s so easy to say that some other ‘notable’ person is more prone to bring either honour or shame to PNG (by doing that you reduce your individual significance and worth..please don’t). But the truth is both you and I and every single Papua New Guinean shapes the outlook of PNG to the world. Remember PPNG mostly advocates about doing the little things...
Whenever you spit on our country, litter on her, cheat on n steal from her, or sell her cheaply etc., imagine her as a mother looking on you in embarrassment and shame....And when you’re that good responsible citizen loyally serving and defending her, imagine her beaming with pride coz you love her and care enough to GIVE HER THE BEST and to BE THE BEST you can be for her sake....
Heavenise Week
and God Bless Papua New Guinea.
Fellow Patriot
[PS: ORIENTATION MEETING for members and interested person coming up end-of month or early next month in Port Moresby...please come along]
Thank you all for being a part of this new movement of change in the country. I hope that the recent journey with PPNG has kindled a flame for our country. Today I’d just like to mention one of PPNG’s core values. It’s our two-part pillar #3: RESPECT & HONOUR...particularly honour.
What does it mean to honour someone or something? Why does God ask children to “honour” their parents? What does it mean to be an honourable person? Why is Patriots PNG asking the citizens of PNG be honourable?
Simply put honour, for me, means two things: (1) I do that which brings PRIDE and JOY to the object of my honour (e.g. my parents, God); and (2) I avoid that which could bring SHAME and EMBARRASSMENT to the object of my honour.
So by asking ourselves as Papua New Guineans to honour our country we are asking ourselves to be and to do what we can to make our country proud. I don’t need to remind you of the swell of pride this nation felt when Ryan & Dika & the Kumuls did well in the international sport scene. Conversely you’d understand the shame and embarrassment we felt when something happened to tarnish the image of Papua New Guinea.
I’d like to kindly remind us that in everything we do as Papua New Guineans, we either make our country proud or we bring it into shame. All our actions or their fruits are watched and by them opinions are made of our PNG.... It’s so easy to say that some other ‘notable’ person is more prone to bring either honour or shame to PNG (by doing that you reduce your individual significance and worth..please don’t). But the truth is both you and I and every single Papua New Guinean shapes the outlook of PNG to the world. Remember PPNG mostly advocates about doing the little things...
Whenever you spit on our country, litter on her, cheat on n steal from her, or sell her cheaply etc., imagine her as a mother looking on you in embarrassment and shame....And when you’re that good responsible citizen loyally serving and defending her, imagine her beaming with pride coz you love her and care enough to GIVE HER THE BEST and to BE THE BEST you can be for her sake....
Heavenise Week
and God Bless Papua New Guinea.
Fellow Patriot
[PS: ORIENTATION MEETING for members and interested person coming up end-of month or early next month in Port Moresby...please come along]
12 January 2010
HEY HEY
Hello Patriots,
A great year this is looking to be for us. The Meet, Greet & Connect Sausage Sizzle was a successful event. Turned out much better than I personally imagined it would. For those who came that day a big thank you to all of you. Some of you probably did not come because you thought it was washed out. But in fact the sun was shining brightly on us at Ela Beach all day! We had people come find out more and many signed as members and volunteers. A good number of children signed up as members so we are looking forward to instilling patriotism and positive values in these our young next generation of leaders.
I must say much of the appreciation for the success of the day goes to one of our members Miku Singin-Agarobe and Helifix Co. Ltd. Helifix, on Miku’s and their CEO’s own accord offered to provide support for PPNG on the day which was a major boost for us leaders and executives who have been digging deep for the PPNG events. They also made it possible for us to go live on FM 100 last Friday which was a major boost for the event. Helifix is totally PNG owned and goes by the motto “DOING OUR BIT IN NATION BUILDING” which explains greatly why they have come aboard and are standing beside PPNG. So on behalf of Patriots PNG I would like to say a big thank you to Miku and the CEO, Mr. Robert Agarobe, and staff of Helifix for the not only support for PPNG but also for the dedication to seeing change in Papua New Guinea.
PPNG also thanks many people who helped with the event. There was provision and support from friends and families who have caught the vision and believe this is the way forward for PNG. I could list them down but I fear missing some (and boring the readers!) so...One behalf of PPNG (which is you anyway!) a massive TENKYU STRET to you taking ownership of this movement. My hope is that you will take ownership of PPNG that when you refer to it you can say “we” and “us” stead of “they” and “them”.
The PPNG group page news has been updated so you may go there and find out how things went and updates on our incorporation and etc.
Thank you and God Bless...
Heavenise Week!
Ganjiki
PS: MORE EVENTS COMING UP SO STAY TUNED!!
A great year this is looking to be for us. The Meet, Greet & Connect Sausage Sizzle was a successful event. Turned out much better than I personally imagined it would. For those who came that day a big thank you to all of you. Some of you probably did not come because you thought it was washed out. But in fact the sun was shining brightly on us at Ela Beach all day! We had people come find out more and many signed as members and volunteers. A good number of children signed up as members so we are looking forward to instilling patriotism and positive values in these our young next generation of leaders.
I must say much of the appreciation for the success of the day goes to one of our members Miku Singin-Agarobe and Helifix Co. Ltd. Helifix, on Miku’s and their CEO’s own accord offered to provide support for PPNG on the day which was a major boost for us leaders and executives who have been digging deep for the PPNG events. They also made it possible for us to go live on FM 100 last Friday which was a major boost for the event. Helifix is totally PNG owned and goes by the motto “DOING OUR BIT IN NATION BUILDING” which explains greatly why they have come aboard and are standing beside PPNG. So on behalf of Patriots PNG I would like to say a big thank you to Miku and the CEO, Mr. Robert Agarobe, and staff of Helifix for the not only support for PPNG but also for the dedication to seeing change in Papua New Guinea.
PPNG also thanks many people who helped with the event. There was provision and support from friends and families who have caught the vision and believe this is the way forward for PNG. I could list them down but I fear missing some (and boring the readers!) so...One behalf of PPNG (which is you anyway!) a massive TENKYU STRET to you taking ownership of this movement. My hope is that you will take ownership of PPNG that when you refer to it you can say “we” and “us” stead of “they” and “them”.
The PPNG group page news has been updated so you may go there and find out how things went and updates on our incorporation and etc.
Thank you and God Bless...
Heavenise Week!
Ganjiki
PS: MORE EVENTS COMING UP SO STAY TUNED!!
07 January 2010
See you this Saturday at the MEET & GREET BBQ!
Hi there Patriots!
Sorry been a while since last message from me. Been away a while and m back. Oh and almost-belated HAPPY NEW YEAR! to you all. If you’ve made resolutions hope you’re willing to keep it going beyond January.
Well for those who’ve confirmed to attend our MEET, GREET & CONNECT this Saturday I am sure looking forward to seeing and meeting you all there. Those who havent confirmed hope you can can make it.
Do come and bring as many of your family and friends along so that we can all have one big fun and connecting time! There will be basketball and volleyball so there’ll be no shortage of fun.
We will be holding membership registration as well as volunteers enlistment for our Change Campaign (which is PPNG’s main advocacy program). As part of the campaign we will be running many more events etc. to spread the message of patriotism and change in our country and to recruit as many change campaigners as possible.
Membership Registration fees are:
Employed: K20.00
Students/Not-yet employed: K10.00
Children: K5.00
Volunteer enlistment only requires that you be willing to help us organise and plan events for the Change Campaign. You do not have to be a member to be a volunteer.
Remember it starts at 9:00am till afternoon at the Ela Beach near the Amphitheatre or close to the VBall courts and the BBall courts.
Again please do come along, sign up, enlist, meet, greet, connect, have fun and buy some sausages to support the movement.
Thanks again and see you all there.
Tokaut
16 December 2009
Informal 1st MEET, GREET, CONNECT COMING UP!
Okay Everyone
The first informal MEET, GREET, CONNECT is on Saturday January 9, 2010 between 9am and 3pm. ELA BEACH, POM
We will be having a small sausage sizzle fundraising and would like to invite you all in POM to come down and chat, have some BBQ stuff and lets connect. We already have skeleton plans for next year so we need your help.
Just so you know PPNG is going to be launching and running a nationwide campaign for attitude change and patriotism. It’s called simply: the CHANGE CAMPAIGN (aka OPERATION SENISIM PASIN).
Here what can be done at the MGC ss:
- Meet up with us
- Find out more about PPNG
- Ask questions (explore answers wit us)
- Sign up as an official PPNG member
- Enlist as a volunteer to help plan and organise the CHANGE CAMPAIGN
- Or just chill with us!
- We’ll probably be near the B/ball courts so we could probably play some ball too!
Well put it on your calendar and do get involved.
From our previous message bout meet and greet some of you responded well even with great suggestions. As I said then you all have something that is valuable to PPNG and subsequently to PNG so please come along and contribute ideas bout how we can change this country thru PATRIOT PNG INC.
God Bless as you celebrate His Coming into the World...
PPNG
The first informal MEET, GREET, CONNECT is on Saturday January 9, 2010 between 9am and 3pm. ELA BEACH, POM
We will be having a small sausage sizzle fundraising and would like to invite you all in POM to come down and chat, have some BBQ stuff and lets connect. We already have skeleton plans for next year so we need your help.
Just so you know PPNG is going to be launching and running a nationwide campaign for attitude change and patriotism. It’s called simply: the CHANGE CAMPAIGN (aka OPERATION SENISIM PASIN).
Here what can be done at the MGC ss:
- Meet up with us
- Find out more about PPNG
- Ask questions (explore answers wit us)
- Sign up as an official PPNG member
- Enlist as a volunteer to help plan and organise the CHANGE CAMPAIGN
- Or just chill with us!
- We’ll probably be near the B/ball courts so we could probably play some ball too!
Well put it on your calendar and do get involved.
From our previous message bout meet and greet some of you responded well even with great suggestions. As I said then you all have something that is valuable to PPNG and subsequently to PNG so please come along and contribute ideas bout how we can change this country thru PATRIOT PNG INC.
God Bless as you celebrate His Coming into the World...
PPNG
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