Thought for the day
“Ultimately the bond of all companionship,
whether in marriage or in friendship, is
conversation…" - Oscar Wylide
Take home - Getúlio Vargas
Getúlio Vargas brought social and economic changes
that helped modernize the country. Although denounced by some as an
unprincipled dictator, Vargas was revered by his followers as the “Father of
the Poor,” for his battle against big business and large landowners. His
greatest accomplishment was to guide Brazil as it weathered the far-reaching
consequences of the Great Depression and the accompanying polarization between
communism and fascism during his long tenure in office.
Vargas was born in the state of Rio Grande do Sul,
into a family prominent in state politics. Contemplating a military career, he
joined the army when he was 16 but soon decided to study law. In 1908, shortly
after graduating from the Porto Alegre Law School, he entered politics. By 1922
he had risen rapidly in state politics and was elected to the National
Congress, in which he served for four years. In 1926 Vargas became minister of
finance in the Cabinet of President Washington Luís Pereira de Sousa, a post he
retained until his election as governor of Rio Grande do Sul in 1928. From his
position as state governor, Vargas campaigned unsuccessfully as reform
candidate for the presidency of Brazil in 1930. While appearing to accept
defeat, Vargas in October of that year led the revolution, organized by his
friends, that overthrew the oligarchical republic.
As an elected president restrained by congress, a
profusion of political parties, and public opinion, Vargas was unable to
satisfy his labour following or to placate mounting middle-class opposition.
Thus, he resorted increasingly to ultranationalistic appeals to hold popular
support and incurred the animosity of the U.S. government, which encouraged
intransigent opposition from his enemies. By mid-1954 criticism of the
government was widespread, and the armed forces, professing shock over scandals
within the regime, joined in the call for Vargas’s withdrawal. Rather than
accept forced retirement, Vargas took his life on Aug. 24, 1954. His dramatic
deathbed testament to the country led to a great resurgence of mass support,
allowing for a rapid return of his followers to power.
Picture of the day – The River Tami near Pančevo, Vojvodina,
Serbia
There are several elements in this photograph,
including the contrasting colors of the sky, trees, and airplane, which
underscore the simplicity of the composition, and the slightly imperfect
reflection in the water. The airplane makes a feeling of a dragonfly surveying
its domain.
Wisdom Message
Every individual soul is destined to lose its separate
name and form and merge in the Formless and Nameless. Some believe that since
the particular, individual soul is caught up in birth and death, it can never
attain the merger with the eternal. No! Using the opportunity of this birth,
you must strive to break the bonds and cleanse yourself from sin. Attaining
merger with Divinity is the only goal worth striving for. The scriptures have
laid down the steps to attain peace, contentment and joy. Get acquainted with
them through the learned people and experience these virtues. Never forget this
– the first and most important step in the spiritual path is to remove the
weeds in the garden of your heart, by plucking away the bushes of lust and
greed, hate and pride. Clear the ground thus, and plant the fragrant flowering
plants of love, and the sweet fruits of virtue will soon emerge. - Baba
Article for the day -What Successful People Do With The First Hour Of
Their Work Day
How much does the first hour of every day matter? As
it turns out, a lot. It can be the hour you see everything clearly, get one
real thing done, and focus on the human side of work rather than your task
list.
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