tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post1783972530714920312..comments2024-01-10T09:49:27.614-02:00Comments on Brownie: Work DiariesFatma Emamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17426809504085760083noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-8505017879334663502010-08-21T02:01:17.267-02:002010-08-21T02:01:17.267-02:00thanks Rose, i share with you many thoughts, and ...thanks Rose, i share with you many thoughts, and i agree that change of the tasks might be helpful, however we have to admit that this possibility is a luxury in the current sitution within the small strutcure of the NGO, <br />this post was like a torch to shaw me where i am and what is the next needed step to adjust my work and continue with better spiritFatma Emamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426809504085760083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-73086909795526483202010-08-20T17:56:52.975-02:002010-08-20T17:56:52.975-02:00My dear Fatma, activism, for better or for worse, ...My dear Fatma, activism, for better or for worse, comes with a public and personal side, so I can imagine this will make you feel conflict at times. It is this very public aspect that holds me back, though my personal feelings make me very much want to be part of bigger causes. I admire you for taking on that challenge. It sounds like you're drained of energy doing things that feel are distracting you from the passion you did (and will again) feel for your work. Take a little time every day to do something you love - maybe something non-work related. A story. A conversation. <br /><br />I hope you feel rejuvenated soon! And maybe you don't have keep doing things the way you've been doing - maybe now that Nazra for feminist studies is in action, you can change some of your responsibilities? Also, you might not have the same feeling you did as when you first started -- you have changed along with Nazra, and there's nothing wrong with that. Sometimes it is okay to start with great enthusiasm and move on to something else when you know your heart has changed. <br /><br />Sevgili, RoseRose Margaret Denizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854703458788448819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-67287339902135596522010-08-15T22:20:39.339-02:002010-08-15T22:20:39.339-02:00dear anonymous 2
i know that this pain is not ete...dear anonymous 2 <br />i know that this pain is not eternal and i have harsh scales for passion and loving what do and by days the routine will be more torable and less stressfulFatma Emamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426809504085760083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-36474748072822680482010-08-15T22:14:59.677-02:002010-08-15T22:14:59.677-02:00dear anonyomous
thanks for sharing your thoughts ...dear anonyomous <br />thanks for sharing your thoughts with me , i really apperciate it <br />luckly i will be tarvelling soon to recharge my batteries, and even the everyday work seems nicer because seeing the change you make and the persons who support you is a real blessFatma Emamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426809504085760083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-88635420548012307172010-08-15T22:12:51.785-02:002010-08-15T22:12:51.785-02:00doaa:
yeah big words, did not mean it wallahi, thi...doaa:<br />yeah big words, did not mean it wallahi, this is how i feel, however to be honest enough i am glad and excited with the exploring taboos project and it is reaturning the good mode to meFatma Emamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426809504085760083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-4206602716988467052010-08-12T14:33:52.268-02:002010-08-12T14:33:52.268-02:00Hi Fatma,
I think it is very brave of you to pos...Hi Fatma, <br /><br />I think it is very brave of you to post your current feelings in a public way, so please know that that is an overcoming in itself. <br /><br />You should also know that you are so not alone in your feelings. The issues that us activists work with everyday are draining, tiring, and challenging in every possible way. This is very true for a lot of jobs, but because these issues are so personal, it is very easy for your life and your job to become quite blurred. The way we answer the phone, write an email, buy our supplies, normally tasks that shouldn't require a great amount of thought, also become consumed with the very issues we are trying to address. No wonder we are tired and burnt out! <br /><br />So for this, don't berate yourself for feeling like your flame is extinguished. As you said, it is a painful phase, but you will get through it. Your flame is a bit dim right now, but it's not gone. Find something, ANYTHING!, to motivate yourself again. It doesn't have to be activism oriented - just something to lift your spirits and raise you up. You need a break sometimes and that's totally ok. Go on a trip, find an unusual job, learn about the oceans!<br /><br />Believe me, by taking a break from work isn't an abandonment of the cause - it's making sure that you come back! Because you will. Find your passion for SOMETHING and it will all come back. You just need a kickstart again :)<br /><br />Best of luck to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-47324336158984321092010-08-09T08:28:13.612-02:002010-08-09T08:28:13.612-02:00Big words ya Batta, some admin and coordination wo...Big words ya Batta, some admin and coordination work from time to time will not kill anyone, at least we are working on the things we are devoted to.<br /><br />Salam<br /><br />D.Doaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693161640337726606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-23836510622037209442010-08-09T08:26:21.333-02:002010-08-09T08:26:21.333-02:00Painful phase, losing passion, ..... Big words gir...Painful phase, losing passion, ..... Big words girl... We are working on the things we love and sorry some admin work and coordinating activities will not harm from time to time. And here you have Eddie from the other half of the world giving you support... you are so demanding ya Batta,,,, D.Doaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693161640337726606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-65545081621462172042010-08-07T18:47:52.420-02:002010-08-07T18:47:52.420-02:00Thanks Eddie for the kind words and the support, I...Thanks Eddie for the kind words and the support, I know that this is a phase that will pass and it is result of the environment we are functioning. The spirit of the team is what make me sure that I will pass this painful phaseFatma Emamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426809504085760083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-15860152608348650542010-08-07T18:46:41.651-02:002010-08-07T18:46:41.651-02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Fatma Emamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426809504085760083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987486623298813848.post-1964032199499490132010-08-07T13:43:49.796-02:002010-08-07T13:43:49.796-02:00Hi Fatma, sorry to hear about your frustrations an...Hi Fatma, sorry to hear about your frustrations and I hope that it is just a temporary state. I hope you know that you are doing a great job, and you and your team have a lot of supporters around the world, for what it's worth. It was great to meet you and please don't hesitate to call on us when you need support. <br /><br />Eddieeduardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297544840719786459noreply@blogger.com