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Monday, August 1, 2011
Gratitude
This has been the most challenging year yet. I know that as we grow then there are more challenges we face and there are more we must sacrifice.
Through the challenges and struggles, I would like to take a moment to thank those near and dear to my heart who have supported me, accepted me, and understood me. Family and friends that have not criticized my character and choices are those I have the most compassion for. Because it is hard to accept sometimes the things we don't agree with, but in accepting - I love you most for! For those that have criticized and accused me of selfishness, being self-centered, and ungrateful. I have a lot of gratitude for you as well. For you have taught me to reflect on myself and learn to look at myself first before I ever think of accusing someone of being that way. We are all a mirror of each other. I should not dare put myself above another, no matter the circumstance.
I have learned the most from my friends from a far. No matter how far apart we are I have grown more appreciation for our friendship. Because vicinity should not define a friendship. I love to travel - and I love knowing that we can always pick up from where we left off and if I need a place to stay in Osaka, Hong Kong, Berlin, Paris, Switzerland, Belgium, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Singapore, Taiwan, Kolkata, Israel, etc - I know who to call. In the end. It is not about attending every party together or getting wasted together - but in the conversations, in the values we share and don't share, and in accepting each other for who we are.
Lately, I've had a fascination with the Middle East. Being American we may have the tendency of seeing the world as just an American and not a citizen of the World. For we should know, we are all citizens of the world. I work with many talented and friendly people from Jordan, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon. They are such hospitable and kind people. I understand why as an American we would be quick to judge, but why do we have to be quick to fight against people we don't truly understand?
I have come to admire the works and humanitarian efforts of Queen Rania of Jordan. Her book "Sandwich Swap" is a great way to teach children and future generations that in accepting each other and our differences will we come to realize a world of peace and harmony. Before it becomes an issue between one country against another, it starts with those closest to us - our family and friends.
Through the challenges and struggles, I would like to take a moment to thank those near and dear to my heart who have supported me, accepted me, and understood me. Family and friends that have not criticized my character and choices are those I have the most compassion for. Because it is hard to accept sometimes the things we don't agree with, but in accepting - I love you most for! For those that have criticized and accused me of selfishness, being self-centered, and ungrateful. I have a lot of gratitude for you as well. For you have taught me to reflect on myself and learn to look at myself first before I ever think of accusing someone of being that way. We are all a mirror of each other. I should not dare put myself above another, no matter the circumstance.
I have learned the most from my friends from a far. No matter how far apart we are I have grown more appreciation for our friendship. Because vicinity should not define a friendship. I love to travel - and I love knowing that we can always pick up from where we left off and if I need a place to stay in Osaka, Hong Kong, Berlin, Paris, Switzerland, Belgium, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Singapore, Taiwan, Kolkata, Israel, etc - I know who to call. In the end. It is not about attending every party together or getting wasted together - but in the conversations, in the values we share and don't share, and in accepting each other for who we are.
Lately, I've had a fascination with the Middle East. Being American we may have the tendency of seeing the world as just an American and not a citizen of the World. For we should know, we are all citizens of the world. I work with many talented and friendly people from Jordan, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon. They are such hospitable and kind people. I understand why as an American we would be quick to judge, but why do we have to be quick to fight against people we don't truly understand?
I have come to admire the works and humanitarian efforts of Queen Rania of Jordan. Her book "Sandwich Swap" is a great way to teach children and future generations that in accepting each other and our differences will we come to realize a world of peace and harmony. Before it becomes an issue between one country against another, it starts with those closest to us - our family and friends.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Christine James LLC
Christine James LLC is the registered business name of our company. My business partner, James takes care of everything and all I have to do is sign the papers, show up at meetings, eat, sleep, nap and oh! design all the jewelry lines and collections duh! just kidding
Christine James LLC is a Jewelry Design House who's determined passion is to bring to life designs that are inspired by and hope to enliven in others - the radiant beauty innate within humanity. Thus hoping to encourage the altruistic acts necessary to efficaciously achieve global change.
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