Expo ’58
I was walking together with my brother at the foot of the Atomium, a giant structure of glistening steel spheres connected by tubes in the shape of an iron crystal. An awe-inspiring structure on its own right, what struck me about it was its history.
The Atomium was the centerpiece of the World Expo 1958. With the Second World War barely ten years past, there was still a looming threat of a nuclear war between the super powers that were the Soviet Union and the United States. Yet at the same time the expo was a symbol of hope, of our belief in peaceful coexistence, prosperity, and technological progress.
Co-Authors of a Common Story
Now a mere 50 years later we have seemingly reached the end of this chapter and the page is yet to turn. The next chapter calls all of us as co-authors of a new hope. And it is that call that I’m answering by starting this blog. I want to join the voices whispering the beginnings of a new way of thinking and being.
About Me
Like in all good discussions, I believe we will get to know each other gradually, but let me introduce myself briefly. I’m Janne Asmala and my passion lies in individual, organizational, and social transformation through the discovery of a more natural way of being. At the time of writing, I’m particularly interested in meditation and Art of Hosting.
It is my pleasure to meet you and I invite you to follow along and, better yet, join the discussion on this blog and elsewhere.
February 10th, 2009 at 5:16 am
Interesting. Many people do listen with their mouths and speak with their ears. Questioning answers is naturally good, but to be able to be constructive is great! And Janne, you are constructive! I was wondering if you would be interested in having co-authors in your blog? Collaboration springs audience interest. I'd love to write to a blog once, couple of times a week, but I don't see the benefits in writing on my own daily. How does it sound?
February 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Thanks for the encouraging (and first) comment!
Thanks also for the collaboration offer although I'll decline for now, as I set this blog up as the focal point of my online identity, so I'm not really looking for co-authors for this blog. I wouldn't mind the occasional guest feature later down the line though.
I know what you mean about the pressure of having to write frequently. It's what kept me procrastinating for well over a year. I'm hoping the constant micro-content stream on the sidebar will offset any potential breaks I might take from writing.
February 11th, 2009 at 3:31 am
Flying solo can be fun too
Good luck Tiger!
February 11th, 2009 at 6:46 am
Thanks for the encouraging (and first) comment!
Thanks also for the collaboration offer although I'll decline for now, as I set this blog up as the focal point of my online identity, so I'm not really looking for co-authors for this blog. I wouldn't mind the occasional guest feature later down the line though.
I know what you mean about the pressure of having to write frequently. It's what kept me procrastinating for well over a year. I'm hoping the constant micro-content stream on the sidebar will offset any potential breaks I might take from writing.
February 11th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Flying solo can be fun too
Good luck Tiger!