KyoSin

"Dance as though no one’s watching Sing as though no one’s listening Love as though..."

Sat, 12 May 2012 23:58:37 -0400

“Dance as though no one’s watching
Sing as though no one’s listening
Love as though you’ve never been hurt
Work as though you don’t need the money.
Live as though it’s heaven on earth”

- Alfred D. Souza

Instagrams from rsd this morning :-)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:24:47 -0400

Instagrams from rsd this morning :-)

morning inspiration

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:40:58 -0400

Lao Tzu, the Father of Taoism, said,

“Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream.”

China's Forced Repatriation of 31 North Korean Refugees

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:35:22 -0400

Dear friends,

We are sad to convey that the North Korean refugees that had been detained in China have been forcibly sent back to North Korea.

The group, numbering at least 31, included a teenager whose older brother and sister were already in South Korea, a father with his daughter, a mother and her two children, an elderly woman of 70 years old whose daughter was waiting for her in Seoul, and a child of just 5 years old.

Our North Korean refugee friends consistently tell us that they fear for their lives when they leave the country, but they do so in the hope of escaping extreme impoverishment and government repression, and for some, to have the chance to reunite with their family members in South Korea.

We know from our partners on the ground that security has recently been heightened on both sides of the North Korea-China border. This has made it even more dangerous for North Korean people to try to escape the country and has also made it more difficult for North Korean refugees hiding in China to travel on to countries where they can safely resettle.

The relatives of the repatriated refugees first tried to secure their release through quiet diplomacy. It was only when it became apparent that the Chinese authorities would imminently be sending the refugees back that the issue was publicized in a desperate last ditch effort to save them. What started as a small campaign in South Korea quickly grew and garnered an unprecedented level of attention from the international community, and over 175,000 people from around the world joined to voice their support for the ‘Save My Friend’ campaign. Despite this, the Chinese government decided to side with the leadership in Pyongyang and repatriate the refugees.

We are extremely saddened that the Chinese government has taken this course of action. The North Korean people are currently suffering from even more restrictions during the transitional period and the new leadership is reportedly ordering even harsher punishments for attempted defectors and their relatives. By actively cracking down and forcibly sending North Korean refugees back to face severe punishment, the Chinese government is making itself complicit in North Korea’s horrific human rights abuses.

We have been moved by the strength of compassion that has been shown around the world for the North Korean refugees. We believe it is more important now than ever to come alongside the North Korean people, to advocate for them, and to demonstrate to the Chinese authorities that people and governments all over the world are increasingly concerned and are willing to stand up for the basic human rights of North Korean refugees.

In our dedication to the North Korean people, we will also continue to work directly with our partners and staff on the ground to help North Korean refugees leave China and make it safely to countries that will protect them.

With hope,

The LiNK staff

http://www.isn.ethz.ch/isn/Current-Affairs/ISN-Insights/Detail?ots736=0c54e3b3-1e9c-be1e-2c24-a6a8c7060233&lng=en&ots627=fce62fe0-528d-4884-9cdf-283c282cf0b2&id=138363&tabid=138344&contextid734=138363&contextid735=138344&dynrel=0c54e3b3-1e9c-be1e-2c24-a6a8c7060233

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHr3Gt0vTN4

http://vimeo.com/38044020

War photographer

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:56:07 -0500

War photographer

Force a smile on your face! Just do it! Force it! Do it! Do it all day long...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:49:46 -0500

I’m noticing how pissy i’m getting these days. At commuters. At work. Work colleagues. Annoyed and pissy. Stressed stressed stressed. You can see it in the air too. People are noooottt happy. We are all bundled up in our coats, hating the cold and the darkness. For example, a crowd of us are waiting at the bottom of the escalators, waiting for our turn to get the heck out of the metro station. A man with dark glasses hits this other man with his shoulder-swing briefcase. The other man gives him the stare of death, even after the dark-glasses dude smiled and apologized because it was an accident. We are not happy, people.

My yoga teacher was right. There is something funky going on during this time of year. People are not themselves.

Anyways, today, I decided I’m sick of feeling this way. I know I have a choice to be happier and more at peace. Today, I decided to force a grin on my face. i forced it. and my walk to the metro station was not as bad as yesterday’s. I focused on smiling instead of the million things that could be stressing me out.

It helps. Try it. It couldn’t hurt.

I’ve been listening to guided meditations on the metro ride to work too. It helps so much. This morning, I was thinking, what if.. on the metro train speakers, there was a guided meditation playing in the mornings and everyone can just calm down and be at peace. Wouldn’t that be nice. haha

A great reminder and something I'm aiming to do this week!

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:18:00 -0500

Go for more bliss, less stress.

Don’t wait for vacations to tame tension. Both high anxiety and lack of sleep mess with the absorption of blood sugar. Getting less than 6 hours of ZZZs a night doubles diabetes risk, as does a high-stress job. Ease your angst by turning in early, exercising to blow off steam, and finding a stress-reduction technique, such as meditation or yoga, you love.

pretty :)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:35:57 -0500

pretty :)

goodbye 할머니 (grandma). I will remember you forever. may you rest...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:31:29 -0500

goodbye 할머니 (grandma). I will remember you forever. may you rest in peace next to 할아버지 (grandpa). <3 <3

Largo Springs Interpretive Site. Oscoda, Michigan

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:26:21 -0500

Largo Springs Interpretive Site. Oscoda, Michigan

On our way to Oscoda, MI

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:20:16 -0500

On our way to Oscoda, MI

My favorite fall activity.. Michigan cider mills and homemade...

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:05:28 -0500

My favorite fall activity.. Michigan cider mills and homemade donuts!

random

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:02:00 -0500

random

FLOW

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:22:00 -0500

FLOW:

Make CLEAN water an international human right. Please sign this petition! http://article31.org/ And definitely check out Flow the film, a very informative and well-made documentary on how our most essential life-giving resource on earth, WATER, is in trouble.. and so are we. Don’t take water for granted. Take Action!

@ “Fair Play” short film premiere @ the B Spot....

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:49:00 -0500

@ “Fair Play” short film premiere @ the B Spot. Great people. Fun night & after-party ;-)

Great song by Little Dragon! i <3 their “ritual...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:50:38 -0500

Great song by Little Dragon! i <3 their “ritual union” album (their latest). Check it out! Feel good music!

Join The Reliance!

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:14:00 -0500

Join The Reliance!

her voice is so soothing and sweet.. she calms me.. song...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:39:00 -0500

her voice is so soothing and sweet.. she calms me.. song currently on repeat :)

awordoraline:

Anna Ternheim - Little Lies (Fleetwood Mac)

this song has been stuck in my head for weeks now....

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:34:45 -0500

this song has been stuck in my head for weeks now. “Abducted” by Cults. not such a fan of this song’s music video though- they need a new creative team that doesn’t confuse their identity between a dark/gore image (in music video) and party/fun music. anyways, song’s still good.

sometimes i have crazy dreams

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:52:00 -0400

..like last night when i dreamt there was a giant purple octopus grabbing people with its tentacles and dragging them into its dungeon. i was doing everything i could to save people and myself. so unfortunately, it wasn’t the best night of sleep but i do think this was one of my most creative dreams and a part of me wishes i could be that creative in reality. but as long as i remember the dream, i can use it to maybe write a play where the octopus is a metaphor for..? right? ;-)