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Bucurie si tristete

Fiinta umana se bucura si se intristeaza de multe ori pe zi, uneori neobservand acest lucru. Cate odata viata ei interna seamana cu un ocean linistit, insa uneori este asemenea unei furtuni care bantuie de zile si de ani

Exista o vorba cu talc “Nu rade, caci apoi o sa plangi”. Cat de aplicabila este ea la acele stari interioare ale sufeltului fiintei umane? Si se refera ea oare la toate cele ce sufletul nostru le simte sau doar la unele stari particulare ale lui?

In general sentimentele umane pot fi divizate in doua categorii mari: cele care sunt sentimente personale si cele care sun impersonale. De aici si gandul ca sentimentele impersonale, adica cele care sunt exprimate in emotii dar fara referinta la Eul fiintei umane, sunt deosebite si sunt cele care trebue cercetate mai minutios.

Din experienta veacurilor vine ideia ca sentimentele impersonale, precum dorinta de a ajuta pe aproapele nostru si bucuria ce vine din acea actiune, nu poate sa fie supusa acelei zicale stipulate mai sus. Adica daca fiinta umana simte o bucurie impersonala, atunci tristetea este diferita de o tristete acentuat personala. Trebuie sa tinem cont ca astfel de sentimente impersonale presupun deja o stare, un nivel spiritual al sufletului care nu se mai poate identifica cu zicala noastra deoarece calitatile sufletului de a simti si de a se controla pe sine sunt cu totul diferite. Imaginati-va o persoana care este intr-o permanenta furtuna a simturilor sale si se leagana asemenea pendulului dintr-o stare de bucurie spre o stare de tristete permanenta. Ea va fi cea care exprima veridic zicala “Nu rade, caci apoi o sa plangi”.

Alinarea Durerii…

Voi descrie doar ceva viabil. Nu ma refer la durerea fizica, doar in unele cazuri.

Durerea tine de fiinta umana, ea este personala. Pentru a reduce intensitatea ei sau pentru a o curma, exista un sfat bun. Acest sfat spune – uitati de sinele vostru, de persoana voastra. Astfel uitati si de durere. Ganditi la altii si nu la sine, ajutati pe altii, creati, actionati, dedicati-va unui gand impersonal, idei etc. Prin astfel de actiuni atentia voastra va fi directionata in alta parte, numai nu la sinele plin de durere. Asta este cea mai buna arma impotriva durerii si consumului de substante care distrug vointa.

Dar trebuie oare noi sa nu suferim, sa nu simtim durerea? Depinde. De exemplu sa presupunem ca o retraire mare, care se transforma in durere, nu ajuta, deci ea doar inlantuieste vointa si constiinta. In acest caz al retrairilor actiunile noastre nu sunt adecvate gandirii libere si nestingherite.

Reies in alinarea durerii din faptul ca totul trebuie sa fie sub controlul vointei, deaceea nimic nu trebuie sa fie mai puternic ca vointa, inclusiv durerea care ne face slabi si neputinciosi, ne mananca pe dinauntru. Nu atrag atentia la durerea care ne face puternici. Aceasta este o alta fateta a ei.

P.S. Alte emotii, pot fi ele oare stapanite prin intermediul detasarii de sine (frica?)?

Romania 1989

Testarea prin durere

Poti tu oare trece surd pe langa cei care au nevoie de un ajutor? Poti tu oare uita durerea lumii si trai cu pacea in suflet? Sunt oare retrairile tale zilnice foarte importante? Oare o unghie rupta corespunde unui calvar? Stii tu oare care este una din alinarile si testarile durerii tale? Este durerea celuilalt.

Tu poti sa gandesti cat de nesmnificativa este durerea ta comparativ cu cea a copilului neajutorat care sufera din neputinta. Daca in acest caz unii vor considera durerea lor mai mare, mai importanta, atunci ei nu sunt sensibili la durerea celor din jur. Testati si gasiti de care parte sunteti. Incepeti cu cel mai mic discomfort provocat de cineva, ceva, etc.

Un orfan din Chisinau. Courtesy Valex (21.04.2006)

Moldova – Experts say lack of conduct code in public administration encourages corruption

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Experts say lack of conduct code in public administration encourages corruption

Chisinau-27.10.2006/15:47:41/(BASA-general) The lack of a conduct code for public authorities, imperfection of procedures of work with the public and bureaucracy halt the fulfilment of basic tasks and competences in public institutions, Lilia Carasciuc, executive director of Transparency International-Moldova, told Friday an international conference on integrity into public service: ethic references.

She said that many heads of public institutions consider that reporting corruption gravely affects their image and “corrupt persons continue to work” for this reason. “Our functionaries often manage to impose corruption practices to our citizens and the latter do not know the legal norms and initiate such practices alone,” Carasciuc added.

Deputy Iurie Stoicov, chairman of the parliamentary commission for national security, defence and public order, told the same conference that “not the lack of money or low salaries produce corruption but vice versa. However, Moldova still has much work to do in this respect.”

According to statistics of Transparency International-Moldova, Moldova led rankings of the most corrupt states in the world in the past three years.

Cazanesti orphanage satellite photo, Moldova Residential System

Detailed Cazanesti orphanage photo from satellite (link to Google Maps)

The main facilities of the orphanage explained (Click the photo to enlarge)

CAZANESTI ORPHANAGE, MOLDOVA

Taken from the web page I have realized

http://cazanesti.atspace.org/

If you would like to see the photos of orphanage, go to the http://cazanesti.atspace.org/

CAZANESTI ORPHANAGE
Welcome to the unofficial web page of the Cazanesti orphanage, located in the village of Telenesti, Republic of Moldova.

I would like to express many thanks to Mr Peter Garst, a representative of the Swiss non-governmental organization “Help the children in Need” who recently visited the orphanage and who has been instrumental in providing assistance to the children. I also wish to thank Mr. Furdui, Director of the orphanage, for his warm welcome and willingness to provide information regarding the orphanage and the needs of the many children who live there. Special thanks to Robert Schuknecht for his proofreading of this web site and for his helpful advises.

Three main problems confront the children at the orphanage:
1. Antiquated heating system and Inefficient windows on the building facilities.
2. Bed-clothes.
3. Clothing for the children (shoes, socks, shirts, pants, dresses, coats, sweaters, gloves, mittens) for children (ages 7 to 15 years old).
Please contact us if you can offer your financial support or advice regarding these issues.

Introduction
The conditions in this orphanage are common, due to the poor economic realty in Moldova. Worse conditions exist at other orphanages across Moldova. The author of this report; however, has his own person interest in this facility as he was a resident and student at Cazanesti from 1978-1986.

My first impressions of the school are during the autumn and winter months. Theses impressions bring back sad memories. Mr. Peter Garst and I are visiting with the Director of the school in his warm office. I noticed the warm temperature difference in his office. The warmth is a result of the copying machine, fax and computer that has stored in the cabinet in his office. Mr. Furdui was very happy to meet with both us due to the 20 large packages of clothing recently sent from Liechtenstein. He was also pleased to see a former student who may somehow be able to assist the orphanage.

We discussed with him the many problems facing the orphanage and school. However, in order t to see first hand the reality of the orphanage he invited us on a tour. According to Mr. Furdui, the state provides approximately 10 Lei (0.8 USD) per child per day for clothing, food and shelter. He stated that orphanage staff make due on about 30% of the resource needed to keep the school and orphanage operating at a minimum level. When asked how they survive, Mr. Mr. Furdui said that they do receive some help from international organizations; however, support internationally has decreased over the last few years. Resources are used carefully, prudently and sparingly.

THE CHILDREN OF THE ORPHANAGE
Children ages 7 to 10 years old attend classes.

From this pot of drinking water, 60 children drink water from 5 glasses. Water is pumped by staff from the local well and hand carried to the school. The temperature in this hall at the time the time the photo was taken was approximately 12-15 Celsius. The same can be said about the temperature in classrooms during the lectures.

In class the pupils must wear sweaters in order to keep warm.

The last two photos are from the music class for 8-year olds. The accordionist has taught music at the orphanage for the past 20 years.

The pupils in the class wear dirty shoes due to the lack of detergent and an antiquated laundry facility.

The floor is seldom cleaned. This adds to the rapid deterioration of the floors surface. When paint is available, the floor is painted its usual red color.

THE HEATING SYSTEM OF THE ORPHANAGE
The heating system at the Cazanesti orphanage dates to the opening of the facility in the 1960s. It functions on coal and the original equipment is considered inefficient compared to contemporary standards. Mr Furdui said that it is possible to convert the system to natural gas; however, until the national gas plan for Moldova reaches the community, the orphanage must be heated by coal supplied by the Moldovan Department of Education. Other alternatives for heating the orphanage are available but due to lack of funding the old system must be used.

ORPHANAGE KITCHEN
The kitchen at the Cazanesti orphanage uses electricity as the primary source of energy. Therefore, in order to function properly and consistently, there must be a continuous supply of electricity. Unfortunately, electricity is often disconnected due to factors beyond the control of the management of the orphanage. When the electricity is turned off, employees must use a wood stove to prepare food for the children. It is not uncommon for children to eat their meals by candlelight. To compound the problem, most of the kitchen equipment is 25 years or older, well past the specified terms for use.

ORPHANAGE DORMITORY
The orphanage has two dormitories, one for children 10 years of age and younger and the other for children 11 to 15 years old. Both dormitories are in need of capital repairs. It has been over 17 years since any major improvements were made to the dormitories. The money given by the state to operate the orphanage does cover this kind of repair work.

The plumbing infrastructure is also old and in need of replacement. Children and staff must carry water from the local well for use in hand washing and flushing the inside toilets. The laundry facilities are also in need of replacement. Due to the lack of funding for detergents, clothing is not washed regularly.

BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSE
In the photos below, it is evident that there is need for adequate storage for clothing and other donated items. Many items have been donated; however, most of the items are still in the boxes in which they arrived. The Director is not sure what the future holds. Clothing is given to children only when absolutely needed as a result of not knowing when the next shipment of donated items will arrive. The director also states that some of the donated clothing is given to poor families in the village for use by their children.

THE OUTDOOR TOILET.
The tradition of having an outdoor toilet dates back to the Soviet era when there was no running water. Today children use such toilets as the administration is trying to save energy and water. The toilet is a big pit covered with two concrete floor slabs that have holes. Inside there are 4-5 sections for use by the children and staff.

THE BUILDINGS
The toilet facilities are also in need of major repairs. Capital improvements have not been made in over 30 years. The entire facility is in need of repairs, including the plumbing, floor, ceiling, roof, and windrows.

CONTACTS AND LINKS
The address of the orphanage:
Mr. Petru Furdui*
Cazanesti Orphanage
Cazanesti, Telenesti district
The Republic of Moldova Phone numbers:
+373 258 72410
+373 258 72341
+373 258 72234

*Please use Romanian or Russian when speaking to Mr. Furdui. He also has some knowledge of French.

My email: v_paraskiv@yahoo.com
I speak Romanian, Russian, English and German.

Mr Furdui provided me with information concerning the addresses of other Moldovan orphanages. Here is the list1(not yet posted). I have got another list2 of addresses from Internet.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Furdui (in Romanian or Russian) or to write to caz_orphanage@yahoo.com for ways in which you can help.

HOW CAN YOU HELP
The three most immediate problems facing the orphanage are as follows:

1. A new heating system and new windows for the entire facility.
2. Bed-clothes.
3. Clothing (shoes, socks, pants, shirts, dresses, coats, sweaters, mittens, gloves, caps, etc.) for children ages 7 to 15 years old).

There are other ways you can provide help to these orphans. These include: financial resources for purchase of laundry equipment, educational supplies, computer, books, furniture, bedding, toys and arts and craft items.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Furdui or to write to caz_orphanage@yahoo.com for ways in which you can help.

My email: v_paraskiv@yahoo.com (Vladimir Paraschiv)

MOLDOVAN ORPHANAGES

Moldovan orphanages

This is a list, found on http://www.marisha.net/orphanage.htm
RO (este o lista cu adrese ale orfelinatelor din Republica Moldova)

Orphanages:
Bender – tel: /+373/ 282 64722
Falesti – tel:/+373/ 259 22237
Cupcini (Edinet district) – tel:/+373/ 246 71271
Cazanesti (Telenesti district) – tel:/+373/ 258 22410
Carpineni (Hincesti district) – tel:/+373/ 269 26021

Children’s house:
Cernolevca (Dondiuseni district) – tel:/+373/ 251 77202
Cupcui (Lyovo district) – tel:/+373/ 263 74213
Belti – tel:/+373/ 231 21528

Other institutions for children
Auxiliary boarding school:
Albinetul Vechi village (Falesti district) – tel:/+373/ 259 70701
Socii Noi (Falesti district) – tel:/+373/ 259 70755
Cuz (Vulcanesti district) – tel:/+373/ 293 79247
Belti – tel:/+373/ 231 32567
Buliboaca (Anenii Noi district) – tel:/+373/ 265 47161
Cagul – tel:/+373/ 299 23888
Crihna Veche (Cahul district) – tel:/+373/ 299 76250
Corten (Taraclia district) – tel:/+373/ 294 72493
Congaz (Comrat district) – tel:/+373/ 298 41364
Costesti (Ryscani district) 0 256 32111
Calarasi – tel:/+373/ 244 21553
Grinauti-Moldav (Ocnita district) – tel:/+373/ 271 72289
Floresti – tel:/+373/ 250 23999
Nisporeni – tel:/+373/ 264 22660
Popyask (Stefan-Voda district) – tel:/+373/ 242 34239
Rozalei (Singera district) – tel:/+373/ 262 42308
Rezina – tel:/+373/ 254 23872
Sarata Galbena (Hincesti district) – tel:/+373/ 269 50541
Sarata noua (Lyovo district) – tel:/+373/ 263 62267
Straseni – tel:/+373/ 237 56293
Sculeni (Ungeni district) – tel:/+373/ 236 63281
Telenesti – tel:/+373/ 258 22769
Tocuz (Causani district) – tel:/+373/ 243 78236
Tarigrad (Drochia district) – tel:/+373/ 252 71582
Chisinau #5 – tel:/+37322/ 737029
Chisinau #6 – tel:/+37322/ 541986
Chisinau #7 – tel:/+37322/ 735690
Chisinau #9 – tel:/+37322/ 294096
Vysoc (Dondyusani district) – tel:/+373/ 251 49239

Gymnasia boarding school:
Belti – tel:/+373/ 231 30190
Straseni – tel:/+373/ 237 22569
Orhei – tel:/+373/ 235 23654
Lyovo – tel:/+373/ 263 23274
Ungheni – tel:/+373/ 236 23482
Viscauti (Camenca district) – tel:/+373/ 281 23927
Nepodov (Camenca district) – tel:/+373/ 281 23737
Chisinau #2 – tel:/+37322/ 765833
Chisinau #3 – tel:/+37322/ 727963

Special Institution for children with disabilities
For blind children:
Belti – tel:/+373/ 231 22354
Chisinau (republican school) – tel:/+373/ 22 238150
Chisinau #8 – tel:/+37322/ 224363

For deaf-mute children:
Cahul – tel:/+373/299 21724
Hirboveti (Calarasi district) – tel:/+373/ 244 35341
Chisinau (republican school )- tel:/+37322/ 241709
Chisinau #12 – tel:/+37322/ 782881
Chisinau #4 – tel:/+37322/ 550198
Chisinau (republican school, daily and by corespondence) – tel:/+37322/ 733957

With motoric disabilities:
Yaloveni – tel:/+373/ 268 22231
Hincesti – tel:/+373/ 269 22702

Sanatorium boarding schools:
Ivancia (Orhei district) – tel:/+373/ 235 24974
Drochia – tel:/+373/ 252 22639
Cinisauti (Rezina district) – tel:/+373/ 254 51241

Special schools for disorderly conducted children:
Solonet (Soroca district) – tel:/+373/ 230 34217
Chisinau #1 – tel:/+37322/ 728803
Prepared by Tatiana Calak – kp@kp.md

Photo by Stinger, April 2006

Cazanesti Orphanage, Moldova

The web page of Moldovan orphans from Cazanesti village, Telenesti District(Rayon):

cazanesti.atspace.org