The power of ordinary lives
Mei Ng is a UN Global laureate. Speaking at International Womens’ Day 2008, she said
“In search of normalcy in an era of uncertainty, ordinariness makes sense.
* In the Age of Entitlement—-ordinariness gives us a sense of contentment.
Goodbye to IOU and UOI. We are responsible for our own ordinary lives.
* In the Age of Uncertainty—ordinariness provides a sense of security. We can
let go and let live.
* In the Age of Superficiality—-ordinariness incubates honesty and genuine
bonding.
* In the Age of Apathy—-ordinariness inspires common purpose and common
interest.
* In the Age of Conflict—-ordinariness narrows differences and highlights
commonality.
* In the Age of Discontent—-ordinariness promotes balance and harmony.
* In the Age of an Upside-down World—ordinariness brings back sanity and
humanity.
* In the Age of Super Size Me—ordinariness brings us down to earth.
Blessed are those who live simply
Ordinariness breeds normalcy in a maddening world.”