The Meditations of MJ Santos

Global Fusionist Motivational #1

In blogging, leadership, life, musings, relationships, society on 2009/10/13 at 11:51

I thought I would add another segment called Global Fusionist Motivational as short notes of wisdom I wish to impart to everyone. I encounter so many people who feed their minds with jealousy and envy that it thwarts their own progress. With all the hype and negativity the world throws at us, I shall start preaching, as I practice it in my own life, radical honesty.

Most disputes and disagreement could be resolved quickly and easily if only WE take the time to LEARN to COMMUNICATE WITH ANOTHER HUMAN BEING well. We MUST repudiate unnecessary ambiguous gullability and lethargic convictions. Simply, say what you mean and mean what you say. Do not say more than you mean or mean less than what you say. Pay attention on how you use your skills.

Make the most of your skills and your talents. Think about this: People who usually take their time to tear your down directly or indirectly are doing so because they only dream of being able to do the things you can. It is perfectly OK to play to your strengths rather than always concentrating on developing your weaknesses. NAYSAYERS are not stumbling blocks but stepping stones. Use  and build these stones they throw at you as a sturdy leveled strip of smooth ground runway as you propel yourself FORWARD. LIVE a little today. BE DARING. Whenever urge comes to perform and whatever your habit is, REBEL against it gloriously. DO NOT SUCCUMB to desires and  urges of bad habits and mindset that do not contribute to anyone’s growth, especially to yourself. Enjoy your ability and use it to help others too. You will be surprise when you make that choice to BE THE CHANGE.

THE FILIPINO IS WORTH DYING FOR…

In Philippines, news, politics on 2009/08/01 at 07:31

Corazon C. Aquino (76) of the Philippines, who was swept into office on a wave of “people power” in 1986 and then faced down half a dozen coup attempts in six years as president, died today, Saturday at 3.18 am in Manila.

For many Filipinos, Tita Cory embodied a hope of becoming a better nation and a prouder people.

Four days after the uprising began, Mr. Marcos was flown on an American aircraft to exile in Guam and then to Hawaii, where he died in 1989. Tita Cory became the FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT of the PHILIPPINES (and in Asia). The People Power was a high point in modern Philippine history, and it offered a model for nonviolent uprisings that has been repeated often in other countries. But it also set a difficult precedent in the Philippines, where people nostalgic for their shining moment continue to see mass movements as an acceptable, if unconstitutional, answer to the difficulties of a flawed democratic system.

I am quite sure that many of us remember it well. I know I did. I lived by the Malacanang Palace at the time and had the “privilege” to get teargas in our living room. Somehow, I thought my path would end there. When I lived in Hawaii, I found out that the house I was renting was across and neighbors with where Marcos lived. To top it all, I had the privilege of meeting this great lady in person and spent a few moments with her alone, sitting on a couch like the youngest daughter of a mother being imparted with life´s wisdom.

My only regret of that meeting is that I didn´t have a great camera at the time (and left it in Hawaii too) and I should have bought her painting that she brought from the Philippines. She loved painting flowers. I just didn´t know where to put a pink background and yellow flowers somewhere in my house. (My principled ways of not wanting to buy things that are not of use to me).

I thank you, Tita Cory for your legacy. YOU are the one who woke up my political consciousness. Your legacy taught me that as human beings (and FILIPINOS), we are sovereigns of our right. I will NEVER forget our intimate conversation, woman to woman, in politics and business. I hope I make you proud someday, because your example and your humility in tucked very deep in my heart. I have your wisdom embedded in my life–That yellow ribbon will always be tied in my heart and mind. 

YES, THE FILIPINOS ARE WORTH DYING FOR. I WILL NEVER FORGET. I PROMISE.

Fly, Tita, fly…we will take it from here, don´t worry.

The Oil and Gas Nigerian Wars

In Africa, Oil and Gas, news, politics on 2009/07/18 at 23:12

Dr. Howard Lawson from SaharaReporters.com gave a grim prognosis of the current oil and gas war in Nigeria:

1. After the expiration of the 60 cease fire the Niger Delta impasse will not be resolved.

2. The FG will try to attack militants relying on faulty intelligence reports from the inept intelligence agencies.

3. The military will attack more villages and kill innocent civilians in an attempt to dislodge militants. The military will further aggravate the situation by this attack.

4. Those who accepted amnesty will return to the creeks.

5. MEND will carry out more devastating attacks on Oil and Gas installations.

6. Destruction of oil and gas installations can never be stopped by military means because the network of pipes is wide and in difficult terrain.

7. SSS, NIA and DMI will continually offer inept intelligence reports because of the Northernization of these agencies.

8. Militant attacks will be upgraded to the killing of foreign investors in the oil and gas sector because anyone who does business with an unjust government is as guilty as that government.

9. Key Nigerian Military officers of Northern extraction will be assassinated in retaliation for the killing and raping of civilians by the military. Treacherous Niger Delta politicians will also be eliminated by sniper squads.

10. Foreign investors will flee from the country due to security concerns.

11. Revenue for the FG will drop considerably due to persistent attacks and security concerns.

12. Britain we attempt to assist the FG by campaigning for MEND to be classified as a terrorist organization.

13. The UN Security Council will be divided over this issue as China and Russia will veto such a classification.

14. Russia would want to have total control of the gas supply chain hence Russia will assist MEND in other to ensure they are in control of the Gas project linking Nigeria to Europe.

15. Britain will make a u-turn by abandoning the North and trying to assist the Niger Delta. Russia and Western Europe will battle for the Gas supply chain using the Niger Delta as their pivotal focus. When the Niger Delta snobs the overtures of Britain, British intelligence will attempt to sow seeds of disaffection amongst Niger Deltans.

16. The Niger Delta will align with Russia due to Britain’s past role. The seeds of disaffection planted by Britain amongst Niger Deltans will be overcome and the Niger Delta will emerge strong and powerful.

17. Nigeria will disintegrate or transform into a confederation.