It is our pleasure to announce that Rooyesh is now registered as a non- profit society called: Rooyesh Cultural Society.
We have biweekly meetings and we advertise in the Farsi speaking newspapers and magazines. Since we have now been officially registered, we like to plan for our meetings in the coming new year. I would like to ask any Iranian students and other individuals who are interested to join us and speak to our group about the "Concerns and challenges that Iranian are facing." The goal is to integrate various groups of us.Topics vary from parenting to migration to mental health issues. We also have poetry, music, film, and more fun topics.
Our meetings are in Farsi,however, if there is an English speaking guest we may be able to translate for those who attend and do not know English.
This Society is a non religious, non political group and the main goal is to Practice Democracy.
Poran Poregbal
Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Like the Flowing River by Manuel Bandeira
Be like the flowing river,
Silent in the night.
Be not afraid of the dark.
If there are stars in the sky, reflect them back.
If there are clouds in the sky,
Remember, clouds, like the river, are water,
So, gladly reflect them too,
In your own tranquil depths.
Silent in the night.
Be not afraid of the dark.
If there are stars in the sky, reflect them back.
If there are clouds in the sky,
Remember, clouds, like the river, are water,
So, gladly reflect them too,
In your own tranquil depths.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Yet again, Thanksgiving is here and we are going to celebrate. It is not only a “Turkey day” but the time to give thanks for every thing we have. For peace, love, security, family and friends. We are grateful live safely with people we love and having the chance of gathering together for this holiday. Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Pathways to Peace/ by: Kimberly Weichel
What does peace really mean?
It means much more than the absence of war
peace is about how we treat each other
and how we live with our neighbors
peace starts with each of us
how we practice love and respect in our families
what we teach our children
and how we listen and speak with love
peace is how we respect differences
whether it be religion,culture, ethnicity or prespective
diversity is the richness of life
a strength to be celebrated and valued
to live a peaceful life means many things
it means forgiving people who you feel have hurt you
it means learning from each situation
and having a positive attitude about life
it means respecting the environment
developing healthy relationships
living our values in our workplace
and being peace in all parts of life
it means having a healthy media
that feeds us nourishing stories and balanced news
it means having joyful work environment
in which we can feel respected, creative and fulfilled
peace is a state fo mind, a way of being
it is also a path of daily action
peace is deep connection with myself and others
peace is personal, political, spiritual practical and
may we each live in peace, with love in our hearts
and understanding as the common bond
that binds us on our various pathways to peace
It means much more than the absence of war
peace is about how we treat each other
and how we live with our neighbors
peace starts with each of us
how we practice love and respect in our families
what we teach our children
and how we listen and speak with love
peace is how we respect differences
whether it be religion,culture, ethnicity or prespective
diversity is the richness of life
a strength to be celebrated and valued
to live a peaceful life means many things
it means forgiving people who you feel have hurt you
it means learning from each situation
and having a positive attitude about life
it means respecting the environment
developing healthy relationships
living our values in our workplace
and being peace in all parts of life
it means having a healthy media
that feeds us nourishing stories and balanced news
it means having joyful work environment
in which we can feel respected, creative and fulfilled
peace is a state fo mind, a way of being
it is also a path of daily action
peace is deep connection with myself and others
peace is personal, political, spiritual practical and
may we each live in peace, with love in our hearts
and understanding as the common bond
that binds us on our various pathways to peace
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Poran Poregbal
One Major Essay, Our Life Story
Each one of us has to write a major life story essay. What do I mean? Let me explain. Our Iranian culture has to share stories that help out our next generations to value what we are coming from. Every cultural group has to be able to share their experiences and life changing events with their next generations.
Our children can only make informed decisions in the future by knowing about our experiences.
There is one major essay each one of us is requested to write. The requirement is a discourse, a concept that our future generations are going to create.
This is a place where our shared beliefs and common interests will be evaluated in the intersection of our mistakes and life experiences. This is where we will be evaluated and discussed by our next generations. This is what history is about.
Our children, our grandchildren and our next generations will look back and wonder why in the world their previous generations did not do more to protect them from the harmful events that are happening in our history. This is the same dilemma we have right now, why our past generations did not inform us of how our fragile and vulnerable our culture was.
For sure, all the documentaries, movies, books, and accumulated electronic based data are doing this work for us. Still, each one of us is a living book.
There is a huge number of untold stories that we Iranian need to tell in order to get the truth come forward. Right now we may be confused and embarrassed about situations we have to endure. At the same time we are handling many balls in the air, an ability that make us survivors.
We owe our children the story of our lives, to let our next generation learn from our mistakes as well as our many rich experiences.
The amount of events that has made our Iranian life what it is now is too overwhelming, too painful, and too enmeshed to describe with one single essay. In any case we have to do this.
Each one of us has to write a major life story essay. What do I mean? Let me explain. Our Iranian culture has to share stories that help out our next generations to value what we are coming from. Every cultural group has to be able to share their experiences and life changing events with their next generations.
Our children can only make informed decisions in the future by knowing about our experiences.
There is one major essay each one of us is requested to write. The requirement is a discourse, a concept that our future generations are going to create.
This is a place where our shared beliefs and common interests will be evaluated in the intersection of our mistakes and life experiences. This is where we will be evaluated and discussed by our next generations. This is what history is about.
Our children, our grandchildren and our next generations will look back and wonder why in the world their previous generations did not do more to protect them from the harmful events that are happening in our history. This is the same dilemma we have right now, why our past generations did not inform us of how our fragile and vulnerable our culture was.
For sure, all the documentaries, movies, books, and accumulated electronic based data are doing this work for us. Still, each one of us is a living book.
There is a huge number of untold stories that we Iranian need to tell in order to get the truth come forward. Right now we may be confused and embarrassed about situations we have to endure. At the same time we are handling many balls in the air, an ability that make us survivors.
We owe our children the story of our lives, to let our next generation learn from our mistakes as well as our many rich experiences.
The amount of events that has made our Iranian life what it is now is too overwhelming, too painful, and too enmeshed to describe with one single essay. In any case we have to do this.
Monday, August 11, 2008
What is Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour. Psychologists observe and record how people and other animals relate to one another and to the environment. They look for patterns that will help them understand and predict behaviour, and they use scientific methods to test their ideas. Through such studies, psychologists have learned much that can help people fulfill their potential as human beings and increase understanding between individuals, groups, nations, and cultures. Psychology is a broad field that explores a variety of questions about thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Psychologists ask such questions as: what activities distinguish human beings from other animals? What abilities are we born with, and which must we learn? How much does the mind affect the body, and how does the body affect the mind? For example, can we change our heart rate or temperature just by thinking about doing so? What can our dreams tell us about our needs, wishes, and desires? Why do we like the people we like? Why are some people bashful and others not shy at all? What causes violence? What is mental illness, and how can it be cured?" The research findings of psychologists have greatly increased our understanding of why people behave as they do. For example, psychologists have discovered much about how personality develops and how to promote healthy development. They have some knowledge of how to help people change bad habits and how to help students learn.
They understand some of the conditions that can make workers more productive. A great deal remains to be discovered. Nevertheless, insights provided by psychology can help people function better as individuals, friends, family members, and workers.
From: a2zpsycology.com
Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour. Psychologists observe and record how people and other animals relate to one another and to the environment. They look for patterns that will help them understand and predict behaviour, and they use scientific methods to test their ideas. Through such studies, psychologists have learned much that can help people fulfill their potential as human beings and increase understanding between individuals, groups, nations, and cultures. Psychology is a broad field that explores a variety of questions about thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Psychologists ask such questions as: what activities distinguish human beings from other animals? What abilities are we born with, and which must we learn? How much does the mind affect the body, and how does the body affect the mind? For example, can we change our heart rate or temperature just by thinking about doing so? What can our dreams tell us about our needs, wishes, and desires? Why do we like the people we like? Why are some people bashful and others not shy at all? What causes violence? What is mental illness, and how can it be cured?" The research findings of psychologists have greatly increased our understanding of why people behave as they do. For example, psychologists have discovered much about how personality develops and how to promote healthy development. They have some knowledge of how to help people change bad habits and how to help students learn.
They understand some of the conditions that can make workers more productive. A great deal remains to be discovered. Nevertheless, insights provided by psychology can help people function better as individuals, friends, family members, and workers.
From: a2zpsycology.com
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