Sequel to ‘Spirit of Xmas’ – By Joe Paiva Sir Cliff Sadly and disappointingly this not the theme the greedy commercial world conveys to humanity. Come 26 Dec ( 24 hours after Xmas day) the shopping frenzy in all major shopping Centres, Malls springs into action. Is this the Spirit of Christmas? 2nd Jan, Sensational Sales. . Hastily Get rid of old Xmas stock out and get new stock in. This is the business model of money hungry business houses. The people unconsciously become seduced and addicted. House hold Credit Card debts soar. I term it, abuse of the weak and vulnerable. Who seek the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ by over indulgence in materials things and regret later. Joe Paiva Adelaide 15 Dec 22 ...
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Sivaram Swami. Spirit of Christmas – Introduction by Joe Paiva A divergent, thought provoking perspective to the Spirit of Christmas. The commercial perspective of promoting excessive indulgence and the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas is a celebration, a time for giving and not simply a day we exchange gifts. The spirit of Christmas is in the ‘togetherness’, it’s in the thought to which you put into thinking about others, it’s a selfless time, where we forgive, take stock of what’s important and become ‘better’ versions of ourselves. Baby Jesus was born in a spartan stable on a cold winter night. Wrapped in swaddling cloths in the same way newborn lambs destined for sacrifice in the Holy Temple were wrapped at birth. ” Christmas is a time for sharing with all the ones you love. Celebrating life in a peaceful atmosphere. A very special time, especially for children once a year. The magic of Christmas. ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Guided Loving Kindness Meditation… – by Joe Paiva People are caught in this epicentre. Resulting in many social issues ie mental health, loneliness, isolation, Aged Care, dependence on social drugs, domestic problems, intergenerational issues, etc. Let us solely consider the meditation aspect, a very ancient lifestyle when humans were were forest dwellers..then farmers. Village dwellers…Urban busy hectic lifestyle…Concrete Jungles and rapid transport systems. The 20th Century world is in turmoil. We have unconsciously become a product of our environment. People are caught in this epicentre. What does one seek peace and solace? Meditation. 5, 10, or 15 minutes a day. Anytime convenient. Please consider publishing in Elanka. I leave it to your discretion. Please refer to the 160 comments. It is testimony of how much it has been valued. Joe Paiva 14 October 22 ...
Oct 14, 2022
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Ceylon Hutt, Adelaide – by Joe Paiva ( Adelaide, Australia) Image Source : Ceylon Hut, photographs taken by Paul Lakatos of Adelaide (State Library of South Australia) A special thanks to the State Library of SA for providing access to the above and other photos in this article . Ceylon Hut was a well known, popular restaurant, for the eqbittous famous Ceylon Lumpri, ( a delious culinary creation by the Dutch Burgher ladies during the Dutch Colonial times. Ceylon Hut was the brain child of the Nelson Joseph family of Ceylon, in the early 1960 in the heart of Adelaide CBD. The restaurant was highly successful for almost 40 years, before it closed in June 2000 when Nayleen (Nelson Joseph’s daughter)and husband John retired. The Ceylon Hut was a popular lunch-time haunt for many South Australian politicians ( Late Premiers, the likes of charismatic Safari Suited Don Dunstan, John Bannon, ...
Oct 13, 2022
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AUGO & CR & FC – by Joe Paiva (Adelaide, SA) “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears”. Your eyes in this case. While looking though my memorabilia Serendipity!!! Look what I discovered. I was very emotional and shed tears of sadness and joy. My beloved Uncle Augo, a narrative by his Peterite Collegue, Siva ( ASP Ceylon/ SL Police). Siva says Uncle once, played as a ‘Inside Running Back’, with the legendry Archibald ‘ Archie’ Perera as Fly Half…the Supreme Master of Dummies. In the mid 50s (early post Brtish colonial time) Augo was THE BEST, GOAT as a Fly Half. What a dynamic, exciting combination. Both products of St Peters College, Colombo. I still hold very dear, a letter written to me by Uncle Augo. As a lad of 10, I was a great fan, follower and admirer of Uncle. He was my hero. Despite endeavouring to play like ...
Transport Policy & Logistics – Joe Paiva (Adelaide: Australia) “journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” is a common saying that originated from a Chinese proverb. This saying teaches that even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point; something which begins with one first step. I very reluctantly share this narrative. At the very beginning ( 1973..74..75.) life was far from a bed of roses in Adelaide. Adelaide was the backwaters of Australia, as a city then. I remember the Adelade airport being a ‘tin shed’. No international flights operated in and put of Adelaide. It was the days of TAA and Ansett interstate domestic carriers. I had to claw my way up. Number of times I did fall, and had to pull myself up again ( ripped, bleeding finger nails, metaphorically) . It would have been futile to retune home to Ceylon, as I had burnt my bridges ...
Oct 8, 2022
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Multicultural Australia – by Joe Paiva Yesterday I went to Salisbury, an outer suburb, north of Adelaide City, by public transport. It was a beautiful, calm, sunny day in Adelaide. Clear blue skies. Temperature 22. I had been to Salibury in 30 years. I was pleasantly surprised to obseve a large, growing, Afghanistan/ African/ multicultural communities. Low socio-economic demography. Most perform blue collar work & engaged in the hospitality industry. A string of shops, caught my attention. All except 1, was Retail businesses run by Afghanis. One small Supermarket ( not as flashy as Coles, Woolworths) Selling a wide range of Multicultural food, Vegetables to cater for the local communities. Doing good steady profitable turnover. Customers Multicultural , Afghanis, Indians, Africans, Middle Eastern. ( few Aussies) Open 7 days, 8 am to 8 pm. Butcher – Afghani Women Dress shop = Afghani. Baber shop – Italian ( little Italy). Jewellery Shop ...
PETERITES END THEIR 2022 RUGBY SEASON IN STYLE – by Joe Paiva I am very elated to hear the news of the triumphant Peterite Team. The phoenix rises from the Ashes. Lazarus rises from his tomb. However one swallow does not necessarily mean it is Spring followed by Summer. The SPC victory, while joyous should be analysed in its entirety without fear or favour. What did SPC learn? Reality check. Where to from here? Continuous Improvement How can SPC replicate that performance. Sustainability Was every single players contribution valued. Coaching Staff. Supporters. Parent Community. Not to be the best at any cost Rather the best SPC can be. Enjoy the game as true sportsmen WIN, DRAW or LOSE. Enjoy the journey rather than be totally focused on the destination. Trophies, Champion, Prize Money, Ego. Let humanity be the judge. In 5 to 10 years it would be a distant memory. After ...
Sep 17, 2022
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Humanity – by Joe Paiva: Adelaide, Australia Every single living person on this earth is a walking, traveling small temple, church or mosque. When we gather in our local place of worship, home, a family gathering or in the community with a common purpose. It becomes one big Whole….. Power generator. The energy reverberates, amplifies , recharges, radiates, echoes. Case in point, is when the Sri Lanka depora gather in a sea of supporters, in a particular section of the MCG , to view Sri Lanka play Australia T20 or ODI encounters. Or a game in Sri Lanka, Galle, when the people of Lanka come together, both genders, grandparents, children from all walks of life. The energy and passion generated is unmatched. It is a celebration of life for the young and old. Irrespective of race, colour ethnicity, religious beliefs or political allegiance. This systemic culture is a envy of ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Sequel “Ceylon Christmas Cheer” by Des Kelly – by Joe Paiva I read the previous article which catapulted my memory back to the 1950s, with warm nostalgia. I would have been about 11 years old at that time. I and two of my cousins, did part time casual work at my Grandpa’s departmental store, X P Paiva & Sons, 77 Main Street, Pettah, Colombo during the height of the Christmas period in the mid 1950s. Main Street was the premier shopping precinct in the 1950s, 60s. My grandpa was the Prince, of the first half of retail businesses. Trams traversed the length of Main Street, from Khan Clock Tower, northward and return. Tram drivers and Conductors were attired in Khaki and colonial style pith hats for relief from the hot noon day sun. ” Mad dogs, Englishmen in the hot noon sun” At the hight of the hectic Christmas period ...
Dec 31, 2021
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