Listening
to old music can be a way toconnect with the past, experience
nostalgia,evoke strong emotional responses and offer a sense
of comfort. Besides, listening to old musiccan be a source of
inspiration and help individuals connect with their heritage.The
melodies, harmonies, and songwriting techniques of older music can be a source
of inspiration for contemporary musicians.By listening to old
songs from different eras, therefore, individuals can appreciate the evolution
of musical styles and the innovations that have shaped music industry over
time.
UNGU BAND
Generally
speaking, the band called "Ungu" (literally means purple in English)
isan
Indonesian rock band formed in Jakarta in 1996.The formation of
the group comprises vocalist Sigit Purnomo a.k.a Pasha, guitarists Enda and
Onci, bassist Makki, and drummer Rowman.Before
becoming Ungu, the initial formation of the band consisted of guitarist Ekky, bassist Herry Surya, drummer Pasha
Akbar Firmasnyah and vocalist Ariyo
Wahab.
However,
Ariyo Wahab (former vocalist) and Herry Surya (former bassist) left the band
and they were replaced by Michael Pattiradjawane and Makki Parikesit in 1996,
and they decided to change their initial band name from Glover(1995-1996)
to Ungu (1996 – present).
Furthermore,
the band called "Ungu"has been consistently known as one of the biggest
bands in Indonesia and has been productive over the years throughout their
career. Starting with the release of their first album titled "Laguku" in 2002 which won
the Platinum Award and sold over 150,000 copies, the band’s reputation soared to
high level of fame with "Melayang"
album which won Platinum Awards and Double Platinum Awards in 2005 and 2006
respectively. Bottom line, the band’s works has consistently won multiple
national music awards such as MTV Indonesia Awards, AMI Awards, Inbox Awards
and Indigo Awards.
Meanwhile,Ungu
band is known for their hit singles, such as "Demi Waktu", "Tercipta
Untukku", "Andai Ku
Tahu", and "Kekasih
Gelapku" (go and check out these hits on YouTube whenever you have
time). As they gained mainstream popularity in Malaysia around 2006 with the
release of their single "Demi
Waktu" followed by their third album Melayang (2006), the band’s
vocalist Sigit Purnomo a.k.a Pasha waselected as Deputy Mayor
of Palu (Central Sulawesi, Indonesia) in 2016.
Although
the group band’s vocalist named Pasha (Sigit Purnomo) was elected as the
government official, he was still a member of the band. While he was serving as
Deputy Mayor of Palu, his position was temporarily taken by the two guitarists
(Enda and Onci).
As
you know, IELTS English language test has been taken over million times by
those who would like to emigrate to an English-speaking country whether on behalf
of pursuing further studies or securing jobs. Since IELTS was founded in the
1980s by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, roughly around 60000
people on a weekly basis choose IELTS to prove their language skills and take a
step closer to their dream life abroad.
Technically
speaking, there are two main types of IELTS tests which namely are IELTS Academic
and IELTS General Training. Depending on your unique situation and personal ambition,
the IELTS test evaluates your skills in four distinguished areas – "listening, reading, writing, and
speaking" for a well-rounded assessment of your English abilities. Thus,
if you wish to take a reputable English language course provider for studying
IELTS, you may consider Chris Directory (https://chrisdirectory.com) as your
top choice.
WHY CHOOSE CHRIS DIRECTORY?
Basically,
their IELTS preparation program is expertly curated to equip you with the
essential skills and guidance to achieve your target score in the IELTS exam. Some
of the key highlights of their bespoke IELTS training include:
1.
Online live sessions every day in the evening via Zoom.
2.
Session Recordings for Missed IELTS Classes.
3.
Personalized Tutor Feedback.
4.Social
Group for Knowledge Testing.
5.
30-Day IELTS Tips to your Email Inbox.
Above
all, the IELTS preparatory classes provided by Chris Directoryoffer
comprehensive training on all key components (writing, reading, listening, and
speaking) which are tailored for both General and Academic categories. As they
put an emphasis on enhancing your writing skills for effective argument
formation, reading strategies for prompt comprehension, listening abilities to
grasp varied accents, and speaking techniques for confident self-expression, their personalized holistic approach readies you for optimal performance whether you are preparing
for IELTS General Training or the Academic variant.
We all know that the phrase "Every
heart has a story to tell" signifies that people possess a unique
and personal narrative filled with their own experiences, joys, and struggles. Not
only that, but the quote also highlights the idea that each individual's life,
emotions, and journey contribute to a distinct and meaningful story. Owing to this, listening to stories on podcasts offers several great benefits, such as firstly;
it provides entertainment which can be a great way to learn and engage with new
topics and secondly; it can be a form of relaxation and stress relief. Whatever
it is, such an audio storytelling can enhance memory retention and create
emotional connections which may last for a lifetime.
By my recollections, the main reason
and the sole purpose of why this podcast is established is to promote both the
significance as well as the essence of mental health awareness like addressing why
it is imperative to look after the current state or the underlying condition of
a person’s mental health, why people should not be afraid of stigma when it
comes to openly discussing their mental health disorders, why such
psychological issues should not be perceived as something taboo, and so forth.
Well, there has been a plenty of exceptional
guests who have by far been invited and featured in this podcast for your
information, including the notable Malaysian-born actor and the world’s female
martial arts icon "Michelle
Yeoh" who successfully took home her Oscar for the Best Actress at the
95th Academy Awards for her outstanding performance in the year of 2022
in her American absurdist comedy-drama film called "Everything Everywhere All
at Once". Thus, allow me to begin introducing you the mastermind and
the lovely woman behind the program so-called Driven Minds Podcast.
If you type her name on the global search engines (be it Google, Bing,
Yandex), you will absolutely discover at least a few details of information
pertaining to her track record of professionalism ranging from her previous written
publications on the US magazines, musical DJ activities, to social media
platforms. Similar to any other social media influencers out there, she has
actively been navigating both her website and other social media networks, such
as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram as a result of her career path in the realm
of entertainment aside from her keen enthusiasm of being a mental health
advocate.
Initially, I was not really into any showbiz vibes (the kind of industry
she had been involving in). Neither was I interested in the luxurious fashion
industry alike nor being fairly knowledgeable about psychological issues and
stuff in the first place. Fast forward, I accidentally discovered her Instagram
account in the midst of Russia’s on-going military invasion of Ukraine in 2022,
precisely the time when she decided to take part in helping thousands of Ukrainian
refugees by joining one of the humanitarian efforts which was organised by the Global
Empowerment Mission somewhere in April 2022.
Anyway, to kick start with a
preliminary introduction, Gillian Sagansky or popularly known by her nickname "Gigi" is a published writer,
DJ, and host of the Driven Minds Podcast. If you come across visiting her
website www.gilliansagansky.com, you will certainly read some pieces of descriptions relating to her
past and current work activities. Inspired by her own "arduous" (extremely tough + incredibly exhausting)
mental health journey which spanned nearly two decades, she ultimately launched
her mental health podcast the so-called Driven
Minds in December 2020 partnering with Porsche Type 7.
Perhaps, you may be wondering what
exactly the particular type of mental health disorder that she had once been
grappling with for almost twenty years. Believe it or not, it was none other
than Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
which will soon be outlined in the next following paragraphs.
GILLIAN SAGANSKY: 20
YEARS OF STRUGGLE WITH OCD
Basically, it all started when she was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of
10 by a child psychiatrist, and was subsequently recommended to consume several
pills. Unfortunately, the unprecedented side effect of those pills she consumed
led her to suffer not only from insomnia, but also severe OCD. As a consequence,
she was struck with the compulsions to touch objects at a certain amount of
time – counting everything incessantly to the point where she could not deal
with anything related to the number 9 (if she saw a pair of shoes costs $9.49, for
instance, there was no way she would have the courage to purchase it).
Then, following her preliminary diagnosis with OCD, she was later prescribed
to undergo countless medications by a doctor. Sadly, this rendered her being ended
up to be admitted to a hospital when there was a major incident occurred with
the way she consumed her drug prescriptions given by the said doctor. At this
stage, she was dead ashamed to share with anyone around her social circle that
she totally suffered both from ADHD and OCD.
Furthermore, after having graduated from the New York University in
Modern Art and Philosophy course, she managed to secure her very first occupation
as a writer and a DJ at nightclub. One day, when she went to her first ever
therapy sessions in years as she claimed in the episode, her female therapist confessed
that she never had anyone in her office with such a chronic OCD before.
Subsequently, right until she made up her mind to check in to a
psychiatric hospital called McLean, she went straight quickly to the hospital’s
counsellor whom she began to consult with and disclose the fact that she had been
constantly misdiagnosed. Following with her private consultation with the McLean
hospital’s counsellor, she then appealed eventually that she just needed to stay
there only for a week.
Long story short, her decision to turn to her chosen McLean hospital for
immediate request at the time was a plot twist. Within three months
approximately, she ultimately cured herself from OCD and she no longer had to
fear confronting anything associated with the number 9. Above all, you may go and
check out the whole episode of her OCD story through the given link that I have
attached below.
The
so-called "online therapy services" have become undoubtedly popular
due to the fact that they allow you to be treated by any licensed therapists in
your state, even if they are hundreds of miles away from where you reside. Consequently, this has enormously bridged the mental health care gap in helping those
who have struggled to access care, including disabled folks or people living in
rural areas.
Virtual
therapy, in addition, appears to be highly effective and offers other benefits,
such as connecting non–native English speakers to licensed therapists who speak
their language; making it easier to locate culturally, LGBTQ + affirming care,
specialties, and different therapy types or modalities like somatic therapy. Of course, there are numerous online therapy service providers which you can look upon across the search engines. However, one particular entity that stands
out among its competitors for many years is the "Online-Therapy.com" (I will soon be outlining the brief
details of why you really should consider this platform if you wish to overcome
your mental health struggles).
Historically,
Online-Therapy.com was founded in 2009 with the goal of rendering
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which is a highly effective therapeutic approach that
concentrates on altering negative patterns of thoughts and behaviors in order
to stabilize your mood more virtually accessible, including anyone living with
depression or anxiety. To this present, Online-Therapy.com remains committed to
its mission in providing virtual CBT therapy to both individuals and couples by
offering live therapy sessions on a virtual basis, as well as self-paced CBT
courses with interactive resources, such as worksheets and guided meditation
videos.
Moreover, when it comes to questioning whether the platform is worthy of money or not,
Online-Therapy.com applies a monthly subscription model for both individual and
couples therapy. In this case, the individual therapy subscriptions are tiered
based on how many live sessions you need in your plan, even though all plans
have unlimited asynchronous messaging with guaranteed responses within 24 hours
from Monday to Friday where you can also gain an access to the self-paced CBT
therapy program.
Below
here are the prices of subscription plan which you may consider prior to firmly
deciding which plan will suit you best at the end:
1. The Basic plan costs $200 per
month ($50 per week) and includes no live therapy sessions.
2. The Standard plan costs $320 per
month ($80 per week) and includes one 45-minute live session per week by live
chat, audio, or video call.
3. The Premium plan is $440 per
month ($110 per week) and includes two 45-minute live sessions per week via
live chat, audio, or video call.
Frankly,
many internet users that I notice by far from the queries of my Google Search
Console are searching and wondering at the same time about whether the
so-called Power BI is part of an ERP system. Well, the answer to that I’m afraid
is NO!. However, Power Business Intelligence (BI) can be the ultimate tool for
businesses to make better decisions. From a glimpse of technical perspectives,
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)is a system that
manages business processes and data, while Power BI on the other hand is the business
intelligence (BI) tool that "analyzes
and visualizes data".
Obviously,
the ERP system has its own software that integrates various business processes,
such as accounting, manufacturing, inventory, procurement and sales into a single
database. As it collects, stores, manages data related to business activities,
and eliminates data silos – the ERP system also helps companies to manage their
operations more efficiently and reduce costs by streamlining their workflows.
However,
as these companies "grow in size",
so does "the amount of their data"
collected. Because of this, many companies nowadays prefer to invest in Power
Business Intelligence (BI) so that their employees will no longer need to
extract data manually,load it into a spreadsheet and then manipulate
it to create reports or charts where the process is time-consuming, prone to
errors, and may lead to delays in using critical information.
In a nutshell,
the so-called Power Business Intelligence (BI) is technically a collection of
software services, apps, and connectors that work together to turn your massive
amount of data into "coherent,
visually immersive, and interactive insights".
Furthermore,
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Business Intelligence (BI) are
complementary technologies that work together to enhance the value of business
data. By simultaneously combining ERP and BI systems, businesses can leverage
the benefits of both systems and gain complete visibility of their
organization.
Due to the fact that the major benefit of bringing ERP and BI
together is focusing on the centralization of data, therefore, this in turn
will provide a single version of truth since all the corporate data is aggregated
into a central repository, which in this case it will help those businesses
increase their agility, improve their oversight, and achieve their goals. Bottom
line, when Business Intelligence (BI) is integrated into ERP systems, companies
will have more profound insights into their data, workflow processes, and
operations optimization.
WHAT IS ZEBRA POWER BI? AND WHY YOU
REALLY SHOULD CONSIDER USING THE PLATFORM?
In
the ever-evolving landscape of business technology, having a robust ERP system
as a business focal point is a significant advantage. However, to be able to
truly utilize the power of your ERP system, integrating it with Power BI is essential
since an ERP with Power BI transforms the way you interact with your data,
providing a level of insight and especially, the clarity that standard ERP
reporting often lacks.
As
mentioned at the beginning of this article,ERP with Power BI
integration allows businesses to move beyond traditional data reporting.With
an ERP with Power BI integrated, you can make interactive dashboards that vividly
show your data which makes it easier to see trends, find problems, and make
smart decisions quickly.By using Power BI as a business central
point, your company can watch important metrics as well as performance indicators
as they happen. This, as a consequence, will guarantee you that you always have
the most up-to-date information.
Speaking
of what Zebra Power BI is all about, the software is designed for a data
visualization tool that can help businesses create reports, analyze data, and
present information faster. What’s more, the tool itself is specifically designed
to be easy to use, flexible, and powerful. If you are looking for more advanced
Power BI visualizations, then it is highly recommended to look no further than
Zebra Power BI. Their visuals are officially Microsoft-certified and offer
powerful features that make reports and dashboards understandable and actionable.
Many
giant corporations such as "Disney,
Intel, DHL, and Bayern" have been harnessing Zebra Power BI as their
go-to-solution preference for their ERP system. With an extremely powerful
analytics tool that they have for connecting, accumulating, and modeling data
from endless sources,Zebra Power BI visuals have become the
world's first IBCS-certified visuals which bring standardization and clear communication
to an organization.
Overall, this platform offers numerous advantages over
other data visualization tools, such as it enhances data analysis and
visualization capabilities better by enabling extra features like charts with
more dimensions, segmented tables with customized table segments,column
highlighting in tables and charts, pricing calculations, and so forth.
Data
blending is a process of combining data from multiple data sources into a
single dataset within a report. In the context of marketing field, improving marketing
"Return on Investment" (ROI) requires tracking ad campaigns and
identifying trends.However, to execute it accurately can in
fact be challenging since you need to consolidate the data in one place to get
insights. Fortunately, there is a business marketing analytics that can solve
this issue which appears to be reliable for automating and optimizing ad
marketing campaigns.
To
start off with this article,Windsor AI is an automated
marketing reporting tool that allows marketers and data analysts to integrate
all their analytics, CRM, and marketing data from more than 50 platforms.Founded
in 2017, Windsor AI provides its users an opportunity to make data-driven
decisions which are gathered from the different parts of customer journey.
As
it brings together the offline and online customer journey for users to get an
overview of their marketing investments and determine where they are getting
the best returns,some of the key capabilities of Windsor AI include better keywords research, managing an overall marketing performance, and optimizing Google Ads.
In this case, the users do not just automate the marketing data they are
working with, but they can also connect it with each other as well by looking
at their customer journeys and point out to where they get their most return on
investment (ROI).
Bottom line, Windsor AIallows them to see both
their paid campaigns and organic audience engagement in one central location by
merging or blending their data for more efficient reporting and decision-making
processes.
WHAT ARE THE BEFENITS OF USING
WINDSOR AI?
Optimizing
marketing budgets with data-driven attribution insights is the key feature embedded
in case if you are interested in planning to use this analytics tool. As it
providesorganizations with actionable insights that drive
cost savings and operational efficiency, there are also other benefits of utilizing
the software, such as:
1. Streamline your reporting
process. It can automatically eliminate the need for manual
data transfer – enabling you to set up integrations once and enjoy automatic
dashboard updates at your desired frequency.
2. Marketing Data Optimization.Marketers
and advertisers can take all the marketing data they have on hand and optimize
the resources used in each step of their customer journey. With its marketing attribution
software, Windsor AI can come up with insights on how to better use the
resources the business has in place.
3.Huge
Data Integrations.When talking about any
marketing reporting tool, you are obviously interested in the data integrations
it has. Simply put, the more the tool has, the more convenient for you. In the
case of Windsor AI’s robust features, it has more than 50 data integrations
which should be more thanadequate enough if you are a
digital marketing professional looking for cross-channel marketing reports. Therefore,
some of its integrations are such as "Salesforce., Google Ads, Facebook Ads,
Linkedin Ads, Google Analytics, X Ads (formerly known as Twitter), Tik-Tok Ads,
Snapchat Ads, and other 40+ integrations" which you can employ for
your data reporting.
4.Higher
Return on Investment (ROI).Once a fuller
and more complete picture of the customer journey is achieved, it is much easier
now for the Windsor AI’s users to see the inputs and outputs as well as the
effects of the marketing campaigns they launched. Needless to say, the software
offers a comprehensive overview of their marketing campaigns; allowing them to better
optimize and improve their return on advertising spent with the help of
automated data transfers.
Any
retail investor, financial professional, or investment firm can engage in
trading. And of course, the ultimate goal of any trade occurred is to buy
stocks at a lower price and wait for the right time to sell them at a higher
price.When
you want to trade in the stock market, you may approach a financial advisor or
open a Demat account online to handle it yourself. No matter how you place the
buy or sell order, every trade on the stock exchange is now handled digitally.
Obviously,
there are plenty of online trading tools which you can search on the internet. However,
one particular trading platform that stands unrivalled among its competitors for
many years is none other than TradingView.Launched in 2011 by
visionary trio Stan Bokov, Denis Globa and Constantin Ivanov, TradingView over
the years has garnered an esteemed reputation as a comprehensive charting and
social networking solution for the financial community.
With a myriad of
advanced features and interactive tools, the platform accommodates traders of
all skill levels and its usershave access to a vast range of
technical analysis indicators, drawing tools, and customizable charts. Bottom
line, TradingView facilitates global market data coverage ensuring that traders
have real-time information at their fingertips.
WHAT IS TRADINGVIEW? WHAT MAKES IT
MORE POWERFUL THAN OTHER TRADING PLATFORMS?
Technically,TradingView
is a widely used platform that holds significance for traders, investors, and
financial enthusiasts. Its importance lies in providing a robust set of tools
and resources for analyzing financial markets, sharing insights, and making
informed decisions in the world of trading and investing.
As
a powerful financial platform, it equips traders with an extensive range of
exclusive TradingView tools and features designed to support market analysis
and informed decision-making. What’s more, TradingViewserves
as a comprehensive tool offering real-time charts, technical analysis tools,
and a community-driven environment for sharing trading ideas. In this case, the
platform allows users to visualize market data, conduct in-depth technical
analysis using a wide range of indicators and drawing tools, and create custom watch
lists to monitor multiple financial instruments simultaneously.
Furthermore,one
of the key features of TradingView is the social networking aspect enabling
users to interact, share trading strategies, and collaborate within a vast
community of traders, analysts, and investors. This network in addition facilitates
discussions, idea sharing, and the ability to follow and learn from experienced
traders.
Not only that, however, another significant feature of using the platform is
the so-called "TradingView Live", which supports a vast array of financial instruments ranging from stocks, crypto
currencies, forex, commodities market to indices; offering users the
flexibility to analyze and track multiple markets on a single platform.
Meanwhile, TradingView
has established itself as a comprehensive platform for traders and investors
from all walks of life. With its extensive range of charting TradingView tools,
technical indicators as well as TradingView Live features, the platform's
versatility in offering advanced charts, detailed technical analysis, and
extensive market data coverage makes it a one-stop solution for various types
of traders including those dealing in stocks, commodities, forex, and other
instruments.
Overall, TradingView has by far emerged as a game-changer in the
realm of stock market that provides traders with a collaborative platform for
analysis and direct trading integration with brokerage firms, aside from its robust
tools, social networking and accessibility which empower various market
participants with comprehensive insights for informed decision-making in the
dynamic world of financial markets.
As
the real estate market continues to evolve and become more competitive, it is becoming
increasingly important for agents to leverage technology to stay ahead. One
platform that I notice and is gaining popularity in the real estate industry
until now is none other than DealCheck.
WHAT IS DEALCHECK?
To
start off, DealCheck is an online platform that helps real estate agents,
investors, and stakeholders analyze and evaluate potential real estate
investments. As it provides users with tools to estimate cash flow, calculate
returns, and perform other crucial analysis functions, this real estate
analytics has a vast array of features that make it an invaluable tool for real
estate professionals and anyone who wants to buy or sell homes, such as:
1. Property Analysis:
This feature allows users to quickly and easily analyze any potential real
estate investment. Users can input the property's purchase price, estimated
rehab costs, and other details thus DealCheck will calculate the estimated cash
flow, cap rate, and other important metrics.
2. Financing Analysis:
The financing analysis feature provides users with an overview of financing
options available for a potential investment. Users can input the down payment,
loan amount, and interest rate hence DealCheck will generate an estimate of the
monthly payment and interest rate.
3. Portfolio Management:
The portfolio management feature allows users to keep track of all their real
estate investments in one place. Users can track their properties' performance,
see upcoming lease renewals, and generate reports.
4. Investment Reports:
The investment reports feature allows users to generate professional-grade
reports for potential investors. Users can choose from a range of templates and
customize them with their own branding.
Historically,DealCheck
was founded by Anton Ivanov in 2015 when he noticed that most investors were
using inaccurate or outdated spreadsheets and software to analyze investment
properties.The existing tools in reference to his past observations
were inflexible, difficult to use and often cost hundreds or thousands of
dollars.
What’s more, none of those spreadsheets and software offered a
cloud-based analysis platform that could be used on any device. Since then, the
company has focused on building a property analysis platform that is quick and
easy to use, but offers powerful features at the same time for more experienced
investors.
In short,DealCheck, as of today, is used by over
three hundred fifty thousand real estate investors, agents, brokers and
wholesalers to analyze a wide range of investment properties all around the
world.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF UTILIZING
DEALCHECK?
Obviously,
there are some benefits of employing this real estate analytics tool for real
estate agents and stakeholders:
1. Save Time:
With DealCheck, real estate agents can quickly and easily analyze potential
investments, saving valuable time that can be used to focus on other aspects of
the business.
2. Accurate Analysis:
DealCheck uses advanced algorithms to generate accurate estimates of cash flow,
cap rate, and other important metrics. This makes it easier for real estate
agents to make informed decisions about potential investments.
3. Professional Reports:
With DealCheck's investment report feature, real estate agents can generate
professional-grade reports that can be shared with potential investors. This
can help agents close deals faster and more efficiently.
4. Portfolio Management:
The DealCheck's portfolio management feature makes it easier for real estate
agents to keep track of all their investments in one place. This can help
agents stay organized and focused on their clients' needs.
In
a world rich with cultural diversities, it is imperative that we all must
understand and appreciate the importance of religious tolerance. This is because
such an utmost respect for various beliefs, rituals, and traditions ensures a
harmonious society as it promotes the values at the core of existence for every
nation.
As we know, there are a lot of belief systems out there in which many of
these religions have existed around for thousands of years; creating our world more colorful and vibrant. At the root of every cultural society embedded,
everyone has certain inalienable rights.
From Christianity,
Islam, and Judaism to Hinduism, Buddhism, and many more, for instance, one of
these rights is absolutely the freedom of embracing religion, which means every
individual has the sheer right to choose or not to choose a religion, practice it, or
even express their convictions.
Bottom line, religious tolerance and respecting
everyone's differences are crucial for upholding those fundamental rights, and
this article will convey a story of how a well-known public figure from
Indonesia decided to convert and become a Muslim.
To
kick start with this chapter, we need to keep in mind that religious tolerance is
a cornerstone of harmonious coexistence in diverse societies. As it embodies
the fundamental principle of respecting and accepting the beliefs, practices,
and traditions of others regardless of one's own faith or worldview, the importance
of religious tolerance on the other hand cannot be overstated as it fosters
peace, understanding, and social cohesion in communities around the world.
From
national identity perspectives, for instance,religious
tolerance contributes to social cohesion and unity; serving as a unifying force
which promotes a sense of belonging and shared identity, strengthening the
bonds that hold communities together. In short, religious tolerance is crucial
for the advancement of democracy and pluralism because it is this fundamental
value that ensures equal rights and opportunities for all citizens across the
world regardless of their religious beliefs.
Furthermore,
speaking of the phenomenon why do people decide to embrace Islam as their new
religious belief, well, the answer of course relies on the basis of individual’s
various perspectives and their absolute convictions in the freedom of choosing
religion. Surely, you may come across witnessing or hearing several stories (be
it on internet or other media channels) about people who decide to choose Islam
as their new spiritual faith.
In the West today where Islam is predominantly a
religion of migrant minorities and is often perceived to be linked with terrorism and
conflict according to www.crestresearch.ac.uk, the reasons
differ both intrinsically and extrinsically.For any
individual, for example, some motivations are intrinsic or personal to them, while others are extrinsic or external.
In
one research study, three Dutch women from different backgrounds (one Catholic,
one nonreligious and one from an anti-religious left-wing family) offered
different reasons for becoming Muslims. In the first case, for example, the
Catholic woman experienced several personal crises with her mother dying and a
period of addiction and depression. She met and married a Muslim guy and becamepart
of his family, after which it seemed natural for her to convert to the point where she valued the
healthy lifestyle offered by Islam.
In
the second case for the nonreligious woman, Islam in which she embraced it through
marriage as well, offered stability and discipline following her first
restrictive marriage and a period of risky behavior. As for the third case or
the one from an anti-religious left-wing family, her conversion to Islam was
due to a radical break and act of personal rebellion, but was backed up later
on by study and the gradual conviction that she realized Islam was a logical
and scientific religion.
Similar to the above three cases illustrated, for
those who decide to convert and accept Islam as their religion are compelled by
numerous motivations, which are linked collectively to the individual who
develops a satisfying narrative of why he or she converted, for which their narrative may also change
over time.
Ex-converts
or non-Muslims, for example, may initially have felt it was their destiny to
become Muslims and may have taken pleasure in their new identity and
disciplined life-style, only to reject it later as they tend to describe the
old version of themselves as naΓ―ve, duped, or just not ready to take such a
step. In a nutshell, many of those who have converted to Islam
according to www.crestresearch.ac.uk report
positive experiences relating to self-identity, gender identity, living a
healthy, disciplined and stable life, providing a moral context for themselves
and their children, and being part of a community. Nevertheless, the religion
so-called Islam is also reported to have assisted those converts moving away from
self-destructive or criminal behaviors.
INTRODUCTION (PRELIMINARY STORY)
Basically,
the person whose story will be told in this chapter is specifically pertaining
to one of the renowned celebrities named "Celine
Evangelista" from Indonesia who was reported to ultimately embrace
Islam as her new religious belief. Honestly, I am not a huge fan of her. Neither
have I been keeping up with her news on television, nor have I been catching up with her latest updates on any of her social media channels.
As far as I can vaguely recall in retrospect, I came across seeing her on TV for the very first time while I was
watching one of the local drama series when I was still in junior high school somewhere in 2003 or 2004. It was the time when I had an opportunity to
relish my school’s semester break by temporarily returning to my hometown in
Makassar which is the capital city of South Sulawesi Province (part of Eastern
Indonesia’s territory).
At
the time, I decided to pursue my junior high school education outside my city
due to my father’s personal request long before he suffered from his business
bankruptcy that took place in 2013. With that being said, I am practically not a
Jakarta citizen since I spent both my kindergarten as well as my elementary
education in my hometown – "Makassar"
(following the collapse of my father's business venture, both my family and I have
been living in a dire state of financial struggles, yet, we somehow manage to
survive with all the supports given up to this day).
Oh
by the way, just so you know that the majority of people from my hometown are
notoriously known for their "Tough,
Intellectual, Strongly Religious, Decisive and a bit Sensitive"
characters apart from having a high degree of voice intonation (if you come
across speaking to any of us by any chance, for example, you will find us
sounding like angry people and thus sometimes others from different provinces often
perceive us like we are being mad at them or having a rough accent).
Anyway, let me jump straight to quickly introduce you this well-known public figure based in my
country (Indonesia) — the one who accidentally piqued my interest early in December 2024
while I was scrolling down on Instagram as a result of her new spiritual journey. Okay,
let’s get started then. Citing from multiple sources of local news platforms,
Celine Evangelista is an actress, television presenter, singer and model based
in Jakarta.
Born in Rome (Italy) on April 2nd 1992 as a Catholic
Christian, her career journey in the entertainment industry began to shine when
she participated in the modeling contest held by Kawanku magazine in the year
of 2006, and was subsequently offered an acting role in one of the horror
movies in the same given year. Since then, she started receiving numerous
offers to act more either for TV drama series or commercial films.
Moreover,
when it comes to a glimpse of her personal life, she was betrothed to an
Indonesian male singer and got married later on February 14th 2011. At
this stage of her life, she was blessed with a daughter named "Eleeya Xaviera Sompie" who
was born on September 1st 2012.
Prior to the arrival of her first biological
child in 2012, the two couple was reported to have adopted a female child early and was named "Jemima
Guri Clementine Sompie" where she was born on August 18th 2011.
Unfortunately, her first marriage did not last that long when there was a report
stating that she already got divorced in 2013.
Next,
following her first marriage breakup, she got remarried with a famous actor
whose name I don’t need to mention again on November 10th 2016 in
Bali. In this phase of her life, she was gifted with two children whereby the
first one named "Lucio Otthild
William" was born on October 9th 2017 through caesarean
section (surgical birth operation), while the second child named "Eadred Koa Lewis Miguel"was
born on September 29th 2019. Again, it was unfortunate for her that her second marriage with the said actor was reported to have ended on October 18th 2021.
Therefore, you can
clearly notice from here that she has four children in total as a consequence
of her two previous marriages and since then, she has been carrying out a dual
role for her beloved kids by being a father and a mother at the same time
(absolutely grueling for a female who is still in her 30s in my opinion to bear
with such burden on her shoulders by being a single parent).
CELINE EVANGELISTA — JOURNEY TO ISLAM
Alright,
I have already unveiled a snapshot of her personal background and now here’s
the quick summary of how she was reported to convert and become a Muslim. According
to www.hot.detik.com,
Celine Evangelista has long shown interest in studying Islam. Since 2019, she
has been spotted wearing a veil or a headscarf (the so-called ‘hijab’ in Islamic term)at
several events, and has actively expressed her comfort in wearing them. In fact,
she was often caught on camera attending Islamic lectures delivered by various religious
figures.
Additionally, she was later seen in many occasions sitting among the congregation (the people who
attended the Islamic lectures) when the occasion was led by a Muslim Preacher named "Ustaz Riza Muhammad" during the Quran recitation. Because
of this, it became the trigger of circulating rumors about her becoming a
convert to Islam in the first place.
Fortunately, those speculations circulated around her became
crystal clear eventually by the time when a notable female Muslim preacher named "Pipik Dian Irawati" in the year of 2024 confirmed the truth by stating that Celine Evangelista had already embarked into Islam
and became a Muslim.
Overall, aside from having bestowed spiritual guidance
and the level of confidence that she cultivated, she also claimed further that there
was another contributing factor to her journey to Islam, which was a high level
of serenity that she discovered. In other words, she felt much more peaceful after
embracing Islam as her new way of life.
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