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LIFE IN THE TURN LANE
Beverly Jones, October 23, 2010
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“Come closer,” the Dalai Lama said, “I don’t like formality.”  In his deceptively simple
manner he put the world in order during his time with us this week.  “Us” was 1299
people and me, gathered in Cincinnati to honor his receipt of the Freedom Conductor
award granted by the Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

The local newspaper focused on the political aspects of the Dalai Lama’s life and times; I
focused on his “people” message.  Gwen Ifill, moderator, asked him about his planned
retirement.  He said he’d focus on three things:  1.  He is a human being.  That means, he
said, that he’s a social animal who depends upon cooperation and trust. 2.  He is a monk,
always working toward harmony and ‘coming together’. 3.  In politics he’ll work toward
‘letting the people decide.’

Imagine introducing yourself, as he did, saying, “I’m a human being.”  Once that sinks in,
it is perfect.  I’m vulnerable, I can be hurt, I can hurt you.  The Dalai Lama said trust is what
allows for positive social interaction – trust says friendship, that I have a “sense of your
well-being.”

“I am a social animal,” was the second part of his self-identity.  Of course, we vaguely
know we’re social beings, but to announce it?  That’s different, but lately that has made
it to the front pages.  Apparently the deciders in the Chilean mine rescue had put ‘social
animals’ high on their list:

“More than all the global contributions — the food and exercise regime from the U.S
[etc]…. it was the withholding of one gift that was particularly revealing. The donated iPods
were not sent down to the miners for fear they would prove isolating and break the
life-saving camaraderie of “Los 33.” Salvation can still depend on seeing those around
you.”

Well!  IPods isolating?  Couldn’t be!!!  Camaraderie, life-saving?  Who would know in our
land of individualists? If our social affinity is a human attribute, I wonder what makes the
isolation of personal media so addictive and why do we avoid camaraderie?  Perhaps
because of the “trust” thing –that, in this land of competition, we do not have a sense
that our “well-being” is primary to another.  If these basic human attributes are so absent
in our culture, no wonder they sound like astounding truths when heard from the podium,
no wonder we offer respect and adulation to those brave enough to say them.  No wonder
that The Powers malign them.  After all, wasn’t Jesus crucified for similar teachings?

Gwen Ifill had asked the Dalai Lama how we could get past the current friction and discord
in our country, he said, “The answer should come from you,” (the audience clapped).  He
tied that answer to his impressions of this country which included that one of our greatest
strengths is that we are a nation that lives by the “rule of law” .  Duh!  Of course! But this
is so deeply ingrained that, for me, it was not conscious.

It’s the crux of the question non-Americans most often ask Supreme Court Justice
Stephen Breyer, he related in recent interviews:  “Why do the people do what you (the
Supreme Court) say?,” as in the Bush-Gore case.  Justice Breyer said he doesn’t have an
answer – they just do.  

Hmm!  That’s right, we do. And, thank God for it. I marvel at the shenanigans in France
these days. What is that about? Tear the country apart for two years’ reduction in pension
rights? Our political yelling and screaming seems a small price to pay for our apparent
bedrock sense of obedience to the law and our commitment to using it to make changes
rather than to upend the social order.  As Thurgood Marshall said, use the law as a
weapon.   Maybe we did learn something from the Civil War.

So, I feel better.  I still don’t like the yelling and screaming; I’m ever so tired of the
orange, red or white towels fans fling during ball games; of the pundits saying nothing; of
the incessant commercials on TV; of knowing so many people have a terrible time right
now, of hearing about executions.

But it was life-giving to hear another perspective - that people-stuff is still the stuff of life;
that the human spirit does not give in or give up; that it’s ok to relax and enjoy what you
can enjoy.  It’s encouraging that 1300 people stopped in the middle of the day to honor
these ideals and humanity’s spokesperson.  

Maybe we could initiate a Dalai Lama moment – everyday at noon we’d all stop for a
moment (together, of course) and think about our camaraderie, the rule of law and
remember that we are all human beings.  

Maybe we would acquire a lighter touch with our troubles as when the Dalai Lama spoke
about “too many people” on the earth and our burgeoning population growth.  His
solution:  “Maybe we need more nuns and monks.”

Yes, maybe we do.                                  © Beverly Jones 2010.   Do Good. Together.
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OCTOGENARIAN VOTES ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010
I-Tsen Wang, 84 at the Voting Booth with her son Charleston C K Wang who drove
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REPRESENTATIVE CONNIE PILLICH - WE LOVE YOU!

As of November 3, 2010. Ohio State Representative Connie Pillich in her bid for re-election
to the 28th Ohio District is ahead of her Tea Party backed challenger by 5 (FIVE) votes!  
Tentative Hamilton County results show Pillich leading with 20,161 votes or
48.72 percent of the vote to 20,156 votes or 48.71 percent of the vote for her opponent.  
Connie we love you and want you to know - no matter what happens, we want you to know
that our family, I-Tsen Wang, Charleston Wang and Shirley Wang all voted for you.

On October 20, 2010, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama received the
International Freedom Conductor Award from the National Underground
Railroad Freedom Center.  Shown in photo above is the Dalai Lama
answering questions from Gwen Ifill and from the audience.  He is assisted
by an interpreter on his right.  Shown in photo below is the table delegation
from Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati at the luncheon award ceremony.  
Photocredit: Charleston C. K. Wang who almost got arrested for trying to get
a close-up photo of his Holiness.

The Dalai Lama is a great soul who continues to fight the good fight against
overwhelming odds.  His non-violent stance for human rights and for the
rights of Tibetans was recognized with the awarding to him of the Nobel
Peace Prize on December 10, 1989.   When receiving the International
Freedom Conductor Award, he reminded the audience to be mindful of
Liu Xiaobo from China who is the current 2010 winner of the Nobel Peace
Prize.  The Dalai Lama is donating the cash proceeds of the International
Freedom Conductor Award back to the National Underground Railroad
Freedom Center.  According to the teaching of Tibetan Buddhism his soul
will be re-incarnated in the 15th Dalai Lama.  For additional Reflection on the
Dalai Lama, please read Beverly Jones' Life in the Turn Lane below.
FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT
The photo below, dated October 16, 2010, shows Dr. S. B. Woo (on right),
former Lieutenant Governor of Delaware and co-founder of 80-20
Initiative PAC with Charleston C. K. Wang (shown here wearing his old
Delaware Blue and Gold school tie).  Professor Woo taught Physics 208
(Electricity & Magnetism) to Charleston, when he was a freshman student
of Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware in 1973.  One
morning, Dr. Woo caught Charleston asleep in class and he called out -
"Mr. Wang!"  Charleston woke up with a start and he heard his Professor
say:  "Mr. Wang I ask you the same question I just got an answer from the
person in front of you."  Not to be caught for a loss of words, the young
Chemical Engineering student quickly made reply:  "Same answer!"  Ever
since then, S. B. has been telling this story - and you should believe that  
this is how urban legends acquire a life of its own.
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With Ohio Governor George
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Senate in 1988.
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and  President George H.
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2004.
With Governor Ted
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his recent bid  for
re-election in 2010.
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Cordially invites you to celebrate its First Annual Dinner
Asian Americans Building a Strong USA

Keynote Speaker:
David Keitges, Ph.D.
Director, International Education
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Saturday, December 4th, 2010
5:30 -7:30 pm

Buffet Reception at Budina pan Asian cuisine
9114 West Chester Towne Centre Drive
West Chester, Ohio 45069
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