once, i was talking to a retired ambassador and he remarked what i considered as a fatherly advice, " in diplomatic service, you have to love meeting people". i could not agree more with him. my career background in teaching proofs itself as a valuable bonus. i love knowing more people, making new connection and broaden my view of life.
foreign and diplomatic service can indeed be very interesting and exciting if we open up ourselves to new and unknown experience, making us larger than life. as a spouse to a diplomat, i take pride of having the opportunity to see and to feel for myself the beauty of other people's vibrant culture. this host country i am residing in still retains its rich traditional and native legacy, with clear evident of the cultures brought in by its occupants in the distant past. somehow, the blend reflects great acceptance and tolerance of the people, giving this land a unique representation of how east can harmoniously meet west. despite the vastness or diversity of their practices, values, and beliefs and the complexities of their history, the people have great camarederie and in fact have been known as the happiest people in the world!
as i was enjoying the local performances, their medleys of folk songs, graceful dances and traditional musical instrument as well as their hospitality, i couldn't help but wish, how beautiful the world would be if we all take the effort to understand, appreciate and respect each others cultures. opening ourselves is indeed the very first step, the keypoint to cherish both differences and commonalities that should bring out the best of all of us.
beautiful land, beautiful people with beautiful heart. thanks for making me so much welcomed and thanks for widening my horizon :-)
foreign and diplomatic service can indeed be very interesting and exciting if we open up ourselves to new and unknown experience, making us larger than life. as a spouse to a diplomat, i take pride of having the opportunity to see and to feel for myself the beauty of other people's vibrant culture. this host country i am residing in still retains its rich traditional and native legacy, with clear evident of the cultures brought in by its occupants in the distant past. somehow, the blend reflects great acceptance and tolerance of the people, giving this land a unique representation of how east can harmoniously meet west. despite the vastness or diversity of their practices, values, and beliefs and the complexities of their history, the people have great camarederie and in fact have been known as the happiest people in the world!
as i was enjoying the local performances, their medleys of folk songs, graceful dances and traditional musical instrument as well as their hospitality, i couldn't help but wish, how beautiful the world would be if we all take the effort to understand, appreciate and respect each others cultures. opening ourselves is indeed the very first step, the keypoint to cherish both differences and commonalities that should bring out the best of all of us.
beautiful land, beautiful people with beautiful heart. thanks for making me so much welcomed and thanks for widening my horizon :-)
Hello Just me. Interesting post and very true.
ReplyDeleteI have never cared for colour or creed, to treat everyone the same...young, old, rich or poor.
And we are a better person to know, to understand other people.
And to have 'diplomacy' as our second name, always.
Best regards.
Lee.
What a beautiful post! Thank you!
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