Yichalal even to end woyane tyrany and build a free and democratic Ethiopia.

Any time Nolawi! You should keep it there it looks good.

Thanks ethioqueen…

and about the logo… it was done intentionally.. i was debating with myself if I do need such a large logo on top of the page…

i was wondering if it makes a difference… I changed it about 3 days ago and noone noticed…

that is except you… so we will keep it there… thanks

Nolawi question for you.

why do i see benros.org at the top of the page?

Sorry if this is a stupid question! I thought the name of the site is bernos.org?

Thanks

Peaceethio

I think this is a great topic for us to talk about. I will love to talk about this issue with you and the rest of the bernos community and come up with some kind of resolution for it. I think you should post what you wrote here on a new post then we can go from there.

The other thing I want to say is, I have tried to talk to young people by going to different Ethiopians web site, and no one was seem to care. Depression is affecting every community and our community is one of them. I know you never here Ethiopians saying I am depressed because we didn’t grow up expressing our feelings and that makes it hard for us to speak out.

Once again peaceethio please don’t stop here lets talk about this issue in broad.

Reading this article inspired me tremendously…so thank you so much for writing this wonderful message Nolawi. There are so many things that I want to do in life, but some times I do doubt myself, but after reading this I am going to change the way I think. You are absolutely right the mind is a very powerful tool that can do very much anything. I just want to let you know how much I enjoy coming here and learn new things. Please keep up with the great work and I will do my best to support your site.

This article goes along with what I am having problems with in school right now…..French class ….I am currently taking advanced French class and I have even lived in French speaking country long enough to pick up the language. But lately I have convinced my self that I don’t understand it and don’t know how to speak it.

In my case, I am using my capable mind to forget something I already know.

Inspiring article but personally…am having trouble believing that my mind is capable at least in learning French.

Peaceethio, I completely agree. We might need a support system indeed!
I’ve often thought about the hotline bit too but unless it’s set up as a national helpline or sth like that to ensure that the call is not answered locally, in a small city, like the one I’m in, ppl would be afraid that regardless of the anonymous nature, the hotline operator will still have an idea of who the person is unless there is a BIG Abesha Community to ensure anonymity.

send an email… to info{@}bernos.org… I'll explain the details…

Dear Chereka i agree with u to post it as it’s own topic but i did not know how…if u know please go head and post it please. thank you…i really would like to get a lot of feed back and Thanks for ur feed back

You did it again, posting an article that is just motivational and wonderful to read. Considering Bernos was started last year, correct me if I’m wrong, I think you’re doing a great job. You guys got me hooked on Bernos.

If everyone had the – mind is capable – attitude the Abesha community would have an EVEN greater number of successful people. As far as learning Amarenga, you are amazing. You will motivate a lot of people.

Peaceethio, the sad part is that therapy is not accepted in our culture. I’m just shocked at the growing number of suicides among Abeshoch. In the last 2 years alone, I’ve heard of at least 5 within the west region. Maybe a toll free anonymous hotline may help because, as you know, talking about your troubles is not culturally accepted.

Peaceethio, lol how in the hell did you the leap from ‘the mind is capable’ to mental health? I’m sorry, I find your sense of irony interestingly humorous. lol

But regardless you bring up a very important topic that has not been addressed enough by all of us in the Diaspora. I think it is an issue that deserves a separate post here and in other blogs. Thanks for bringing it up.

I think the place to start in my opinion is to encourage people with the problem to come out and not be ashamed of it. I think the Ethiopian communities around the coutry and around the world should be aggressive in bringing the issue to light. I think the Ethiopian churches, temples, Mosques, Synagogues and other Ethiopian organizations also have a role to play in this issue. Thanks again for bringing it up.

I have a question…about health issues….I did not know how to start up a new page with a different title so I am just continuing with this article….

What do you think we need to do as Ethiopians when it comes to Mental illness….Suicide, depression that is affecting many ethiopians around the country? Do you think we all need to start up a support program in our community or state we live in? How do we break the tabboo and the close mind regarding this issues? my heart goes out for those families who are struggling with depression and who are being affected with suicide? please suggest? i am working on to start up a health awarness in my community.

God Bless

Thank you guys… we still need your support though… if you haven’t already BUY a tshirt or two…

we are going from a negative balance in order to invest into the new set of tshirts… even if the bernos blog the tshirt sales have not budged a bit…

we have underestimated the amount of marketing needed to sale a product online for Ethiopians… as of now more than 30% of the sales have gone to non-Ethiopians… we could do better as a business if we forgo the ethiopianess in our products… but we are presistant….

anyways i was the one that was looking for which bridge in NJ not her after eight years….

So Nolawi, you telling us you are going to build a bridge in Amarigna? j/k Nice article. Indeed, the human mind is amazing. Not in terms of what we are capable of doing, but also what we can endure. When they say ‘…it’s all in the mind’ they are not kidding.

I wonder why she could not find the bridge though. Hey, something just occurred to me. Could they be referring to the same bridge when they say “If you believe that, I have a bridge in to sell you in ‘Jwersee’”.

Hey, I want to echo Peaceethio’s comment about Bernos. You guys are smoking these days. Keep up the good job.

Peace

wow…first of all i want to pass my gratitude for those who started up ‘bernos’; i would say it has been very interesting the few times i have stopped by to read some of the says….
About the “mind is capable” thanks for posting it…it is amazing because this morning while at my work doing my job…i was debating for myself i should get my licence for my civil enginnering and was not sure i was capable of doing it (i have my own doubts!) but now i am starting my studies and obtain my licence…God’s willing i will let you know (once up on a time) but for sure it is a very motivation article and so is ur testemony of learning the amharic language.
thanks