Thought(s) 4 the Week: Stop Longing for "Easy"

On the eve of the Week-End here in "Outsiders", once again Jonathan Lockwood Huie exceeded expectations with his  weekly outreach which was ever so on point--and it is a pleasure to share it as this edition of "Thought 4 the Week" --may we all be ever so strong....

Of course there will be disappointments

and the way will not always be as I expected it.

But if it seemed easy, then that would be the time

to worry that I am on the wrong path.

- Anne Perry 

When life is too easy for us, we must beware

or we may not be ready to meet the blows

which sooner or later come to everyone, rich or poor.

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Life is not easy for any of us.

But what of that?

We must have perseverance

and above all confidence in ourselves.

We must believe that we are gifted for something

and that this thing must be attained.

- Marie Curie 

Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking.

There is an almost universal quest

for easy answers and half-baked solutions.

Nothing pains some people more than having to think.

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Do not pray for easy lives.

Pray to be stronger men.

- John F. Kennedy

Notations On Our World: : On #Malala and Satyarthi awarded #Nobel Prize; #Pakistan, #Markets & #Kobani

Photos: © AP Photo/Bernat Armangue/NTB scanpix ; Anthony Behar/Sipa USA/NTB scanpix as noted by http://nobelpeaceprize.org/

The day began with the Nobel Committee exceeding expectations by awarding the Peace Price to two ordinary individuals who have worked ever so to make a difference.  Al Jazeera reported on it as such and it has also continued to make inroads around the World: Malala and Satyarthi awarded Nobel Prize - Europe - Al Jazeera English.   It was also gratifying to see the View from Pakistan as GEO TV had it on its headline.

What was striking was the silence of Prime Minister Sharif.     His brother, the Chief Minister of Punjab, noted that Malala was "misguided".  That should be some indication of what Official Pakistan thinks of this brave little girl who has done ever so to make a difference for all.   But Molana noted that she wishes both Prime Minister Modi of India and the Pakistani Prime Minister to attend the ceremonies.   In lieu of the firing by Pakistan on Indian border posts, it will be a sight to see..   It was gratifying though to see that Pakistan's Army congratulated Malala.    We here @ "outsiders" congratulate both of these wonderful souls for what they have done to make a difference.

Beyond this wonderful news, though, being witness to war is disheartening.     Overnight reports reflect the siege of Kobani in Syria continuing as the thugs of Dayesh (Also known as the IS/ISIS/ISIL in Western Media) continue to push along despite US-Led airstrikes that seem to have no effect.    The last updates reflect that they have seized the headquarters of the Kurdish defenders and the City Jail.     As the War continues, there is the continued economic uncertainty underscored by Bill Gross, the former Pimco founder now at Janus Capital.--and Bill Gross is one of those men that should be listened to. 

Speculators are apparently starting to push markets lower especially with all the uncertainty that is ever so prevalent around the World.    This includes the profound uncertainty in Europe and the fight against Ebola.   There is one welcome respite:  The price of Oil.  It is continuing to drop with the last price at $ 84 a Barrel.    

Thought(s) 4 the Week: On Doors & Opportunities

It has been another challenging day around the World.    As we remembered the valiant Kurd who gave her life, reports just reviewed reflect that it is increasingly likely that Kobane, the Syrian Kurdish Border Town, will fall to the Sub Human Mutant Scum.     What is so amazing that this Army with maybe a strength of 50,000 (if the figures are to be believed) has been able to basically fight one Army to a Standstill and force another Army to flee.

Jonathan Lockwood Huie sent out his latest "thoughts 4 the Week" for his community early this morning.    It is small comfort for those who have lost everything and do not know if they will survive--however the need to move on  is ever more:

If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up.

Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.

- Michael Jordan

When God closes a door, he opens a window.

- Anonymous 

When ordinary life shackles me,

I escape, one way or another. No more walls.

- Anais Nin

Love recognizes no barriers.

It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to

arrive at it destination full of hope.

- Maya Angelou