Dears,
I am combining three "threads" unconnected to one another except for two points;
1. they concern GOA and its people and
2. they are exercises in HUMILITY and appreciation thereof.
The Good News, or the Gospel, tell us:
"Whoever exalts himself will be debased and whoever humbles himself will be
exalted."
Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14, Matthew 23:12, 1 Petrer 5:5.
Rarely is a verse repeated in the same gospel. This verse is. That is the good
news.
I have thanked and praised Floriano for admitting his mistake/oversight about
the Goa University debate. So has Samir Kelekar. It feels nice that my own act
of humility on the GBA debate has not gone unnoticed. I was right about the
GBA, wrong about the snipe at George for raising issues, having misunderstood
his intention due to my preoccupation with issues here.
It is not a sin to be wrong. What is unforgiveable is to persist in saying it
is right. I do hope the former Convener of the GBA has begun to realise that.
There is a lot he can do, if he will agree not to repeat errors. He has been
the public face of the GBA and a good one at that. The difficulty arises when
he thinks the GBA must necessarily toe his line ....or else I go to the Press
and resign ....and you face the music. The juke box does not always play your
song ..... although it accepts your coin.
"There is no saint without a past and no sinner without a future." Those who
are alive, always have a future ...... and a hope. In our hands lies the future
of Goa.
Mog asundi.
Miguel
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 21:23:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: George Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa Bachao Abhiyan is far from over
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Dear Miguel,
no apology needed, but graciously accepted. You have respect and credibility
as a gentleman whose heart bleeds for Goa. Keep fighting for Goa, do not get
distracted from the enormous task at hand.
Regards,
George
--- On Sat, 8/2/08, Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am sorry, if my reply offended you. It was not intended.
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:01:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: Samir Kelekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Goanet] Prof. M.S. Kamat - Mauvin Godinho and
'PursuingPeople's Dreams
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Floriano writes:
>Dear Venantius,
>I know my weaknesses. And most of all I know I am not infallible. When I
>make a genuine mistake, I like to apologize for it in the understanding
>that the same mistake will not be repeated.
Floriano
I appreciate your post, and your magnanimity of heart in apologizing publicly.
I know it is not easy, in fact, very painful to admit that one has wronged. But
that alone will make you learn or else one will go like an idiot running around
in circles, and living in a fool's
paradise. Hats off to you!
I think, in the end, it is this trait that is essential in our public life.
You might be the greatest espouser of any cause, but if you don't want to be
accountable to anyone but just yourself, you are zilch.
Those who have worked in teams world over in their professional life or in
other endeavours know this dictum well. And this in the end is going to be an
essence of whether we produce "Hitlers" or whether we produce democrats.
Thanks again for your post.
regards,
Samir
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Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 21:34:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: George Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Notes from the Goan Convention
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Dear Eugene
I am disappointed by your "Notes from the Goan Convention" posts. They are
vinegar posts. So much hard work, goodwill, positive accomplishments all from
very fine people in the Toronto Goan community and you have overlooked that,
instead we are presented negatives. I know from personal experience how
difficult and time-consuming these ventures are to undertake and pull-off.
Goans must be encouraging and grateful.
Regards,
George
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