Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Ramadhan di Korea Selatan, Masjid Sentral Penuh dengan Jamaah

Seperti masyarakat Muslim lainnya di seluruh dunia, warga Muslim di Korea Selatan mengisi ibadah puasa Ramadhan dengan memperbanyak membaca al-Quran dan berkumpul di masjid-masjid, terutama pada petang hari menjelang berbuka puasa sampai pelaksanaan salat tarawih.

Pemandangan seperti ini terlihat di Masjid Sentral yang terletak di jantung kota Seoul, ibukota Korea Selatan. Setiap petang masjid ini dipadati ratusan jamaah dari berbagai usia, baik warga Muslim Korea maupun warga negara asing. Saking banyaknya, jamaah bahkan meluber sampai ke luar gedung masjid, sehingga tak jarang mengundang perhatian warga lokal.

Seorang jamaah bernama Zain, asal Pakistan mengatakan, ia selalu menyempatkan diri datang ke Masjid Sentral meski untuk itu ia harus menutup tokonya di kawasan Itaetown. Jamaah lainnya, Seid Issdram asal Maroko yang bekerja di dekat Provinsi Gyeonggi. Ia harus menempuh perjalanan sekitar satu setengah jam setiap hari ke kota Seoul agar bisa menjalankan salat tarawih berjamaah di Masjid Sentral.

Suasana akrab penuh persaudaraan begitu terasa, para jamaah yang datang meski tak saling kenal saling mengucapkan salam. Tak ketinggal para Muslimah berjilbab, banyak juga yang datang ke masjid sementara anak-anak mereka dibiarkan bermain di halaman masjid.

Menurut data Korea Muslim Federation (KMF) yang dibentuk sejak tahun 1967, di Korea Selatan terdapat 120.000-130.000 Muslim, baik dari orang Korea asli maupun warga negara asing. Imigran Muslim di Korea Selatan, kebanyakan berasal dari Pakistan dan Bangladesh. Sementara warga Korea asli yang memeluk Islam jumahnya sekitar 35.000 orang.

Meski demikian, masih banyak masyarakat Korea yang tidak mengetahui bahwa saat ini umat Islam sedang menjalankan ibadah puasa bulan Ramadhan, ibadah puasa yang hukumnya wajid bagi umat Islam.

Seorang remaja Muslim bernama Ahn Tae-hwan bercerita, teman-temannya sering bertanya mengapa ia tidak makan apapun selama beberapa hari ini. Tae-hwan tidak mengatakan bahwa ia sedang puasa bulan Ramadhan, tapi menjawab pertanyaan teman-temannya itu dengan mengatakan bahwa ia sedang diet.

Pemuda Muslim bernama Sun Ju-young mengaku kesulitan untuk memberikan pemahaman pada teman-temannya mengapa ia tidak makan daging babi atau tidak minum alkohol, ketika ia dan teman-temannya sedang jalan-jalan bersama. Teman-teman Ju-young berpikir bahwa ia alergi dengan makanan-makanan itu.

Ali Ahmad, mahasiswa asal Mesir yang sedang kuliah di Seoul National University mengungkapkan, masyarakat Korea tidak banyak tahu tentang Islam. Muslim lainnya, Seid menambahkan, "Banyak orang-orang Korea yang berpandangan negatif pada Muslim, karena sering melihat pemberitaan-pemberitaan tentang terorisme."

Pendapat itu dibenarkan Lee Ju-hwa, Sekretaris Jenderal KMF. "Masyarakat Korea selayaknya tidak berprasangka buruk terhadap Muslim dan mengakui fakta bahwa Muslim adalah bagian dari masyarakat Korea yang hidup dan bekerja di satu negara yang sama, " ujarnya. (ln/iol)eramuslim.com

UNESCO's Joseon Tombs

The Joseon Dynasty began in 1392 and lasted for 519 years. Rarely have any of the world’s royal dynasties lasted for over half a thousand years, but what is even more surprising is that the tombs of all the kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty have been preserved until the present day. The roads to the royal tombs lead travelers to an auspicious place. The sites of the royal tombs were carefully selected by Feng Shui experts, and the landscape, structures, and architecture surrounding the tombs combined to produce the highest art form of the time. The premises of the royal tombs are surrounded by mountains, bodies of water, and grass lawns and covered by old pine trees. Royal tomb sites are picturesque and places to relax and escape from the bustle of the city. The royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty were built to honor the spirits of the dead monarchs and to allow them to rest peacefully. Therefore, they are peaceful public gardens for both the living and the dead. On your trip to Korea, be sure to pay a visit to these unique royal tombs of the Joseon dynasty, which are now a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.


Structure of Royal Tombs

The forty royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty have been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tombs all have similar shapes, and the stone structures and buildings also follow certain styles. Here is an introduction to the tombs’ basic structures and names, so you can enjoy your visit to the sites even more. The organization of the royal tomb sites can be broken down into three parts:

● The part around the Jeongjagak, which is the meeting point between the dead and the living (the area outside Hongsalmun Gate is the space for the living);

● The area just past the gate, which contains the Jeongjagak shrine, the Subokbang, and the Suragan buildings. This is a space of the earthly and the holy as this is where the spirits of the kings and queens meet with their worshipers;

● The sacred ground of the grave mound, the wall, and the stone structures.

1. Gokjang (곡장): Three sides of walls around the grave mound that protects the sacred ground.
2. Bongbun (봉분): The place where the deceased king or queen is buried. It is also called Neungchim (능침) or Neungsang (능상).
3. Byeongpungseok (병풍석): The stone support underneath and around the Bongbun, which protects it.
4. Nanganseok (난간석): The hedge-like stone outside Byeongpungseok, which protects the Bongbun.
5. Seokho (석호): Guardian deity made of stone in the shape of a tiger, which was erected to protect the Bongbun. The statue faces outwards.
6. Seogyang (석양): A sheep made of stone, which was erected to pray for the repose of the soul and fend off evil spirits from the earth.
7. Mangjuseok (망주석): A pair of stone pillars, which were erected on both sides of the front of the mound.
8. Honnyuseok (혼유석): The name means a stone that invites the soul to come out to play, this rectangular stone was erected in front of the mound.
9. Jangmyeongdeung (장명등): A lantern to comfort the soul and pray for its blessing.
10. Muninseok (문인석): Scholars made of stone erected on the left and right sides of the Jangmyeongdeung lantern.
11. Muinseok (무인석): Military officer made of stone, which was erected below Muninseok for guarding the king.
12. Seongma (석마): Horse made of stone.
13. Yegam (예감): This place was used for burning the written prayer following the memorial services. It is located behind Jeongjagak on the left side.
14. Bigak (비각): This building contains a stone monument, which has the name of the king and the queen engraved on the front and a list of the king’s accomplishments engraved on the back.
15. Jeongjagak (정자각): Memorial services are held in this building. The name of the building comes from its shape, which is the Chinese character Jeong (丁). The building should be entered by the right stairway (East) and exited by the left stairway (West).
16. Chamdo (참도): These stone covered paths lead from the Hongsalmun gate to the Jeongjagak building. The path to the left that is slightly higher is called Sindo (신도), or Path of the Gods; the path to the right that is slightly lower is called Eodo (어도), or the Path of the King. In accordance with Korean customs, visitors should walk only on the Eodo path.
17. Subokbang (수복방): This building is where the officer guarding the tomb lived.
18. Suragan (수라간): This building is where the foods for the memorial services were brought and prepared.
19. Baewi (배위): Next to the Hongsalmun gate are stones, which have been placed in a rectangle, this was where kings and memorial service officials knelt to honor and pray to the king buried in the tomb. It is also called Panwi (판위) or Eobaeseok (어배석).
20. Hongsalmun (홍살문): The gate has two red cylindrical pillars with no roof. The area past the gate is a sacred area, so visitors are asked to behave respectfully.

Templestay Information Center

Many travelers are looking for more than the average trip in their vacation these days. It isn’t enough to just go to a place and see the sights—the visitor to a new country wants a different insight, a true immersion into a different culture and maybe even a glimpse of things from a different point of view. Temple stays are becoming part of the Korean tourist experience, so much so that the number of temples in Korea offering such programs has increased to almost one hundred. Choosing the right temple to experience Buddhism in can be a little daunting, so to help with this, the Templestay Information Center has opened across from Jogye-sa Temple, one of Seoul’s most important centers of Buddhism.


A Nirvana for Tea Lovers

The Templestay Information Center was designed by leading Korean architect Seung H-sang, who says he "placed emphasis on embodying modern yet traditional concepts of space." Its dark grey facade is discreet and elegant. The center features a café offering a selection of teas and reasonably priced coffees, as well as vegetarian sandwiches. The thirteen flavors of temple-made tea—including lotus leaf, buckwheat, Siberian chrysanthemum and mulberry leaf—are named after the temples where they are made. The café is a nice place to spend an afternoon while looking over the various temple stay pamphlets displayed in the information center, and it offers a great view of the comings and goings in front of Jogye-sa temple.

The information center itself is filled with useful material, while offering the public use of two computers to check for replies to all those emails you sent to your friends about the various temples you have found. The center also offers many souvenirs, such as key chains and teddy bears dressed as monks, to help you personalize your stay at one of the temples.

On the second floor is a shop selling traditional tea and temple clothing. Here you can purchase packets filled with the various temple teas that are drunk by the monks. Also, you can find the various tea pots and paraphernalia associated with the tea ceremonies at the temples. Looking around, you will also see various temple-inspired clothes for sale.

The third floor is occupied by seminar rooms, while the fifth floor is home to a very popular temple food restaurant called Baru. This restaurant requires booking in advance, so be sure to call ahead. This very small restaurant offers temple vegetarian fare, with a menu of 10 to 12 items.

What Happens on a Temple Stay?

A typical day at a temple stay involves arriving in the early afternoon. Rooms and uniforms are allocated before an opening ceremony and orientation. Then, by midafternoon, visitors normally have a tour of the temple and a rest before dinner. In the early evening, the first of the Buddhist services starts. Afterwards, tea is served and participants converse with the monks and nuns who inhabit the temple. Bedtime is usually around 9pm.

You are woken at 3:30am to take part in the pre-dawn Buddhist ceremony. Then, at 4am, you have sitting and walking seon (zen) meditation. Breakfast is eaten at 6am, followed by community work at 7am. At 8am, after marveling at how much you have accomplished by 8am on a Sunday morning, you take a hermitage tour. At 11am, you have a closing ceremony and lunch. You say goodbye to your temple stay experience at around 1pm.


Who Am I?
Korean Buddhism has existed for 1,700 years and is as full a cultural heritage as any aspect of Korean life. It differs from other forms of Buddhism by its method of seon meditation. In seon meditation, monks ask themselves, “Who am I?” When they have a sufficient answer, they ask their instructor for the next question. Another aspect of seon meditation, like other forms, is mindlessness, which is attained through the repetition of a particular activity such as bowing, chanting or copying sutras (traditional Buddhist texts).

Food is a big part of the experience at the temple. All of the meals served at temple stays are vegetarian, and all of the food must be consumed so that nothing is wasted— even the water used to clean the dishes is taken into the body.


People of All Faiths (or None) Welcome

Some of the different kinds of temple stays include temples specializing in certain aspects of temple life, such as tea ceremonies, martial arts or mountain hiking. Some temples focus on teenagers, giving them a structured and enlightened life. Others have English camps for elementary and middle school students, as well as camps for learning Chinese characters.

On these temple stays visitors have a more spiritual than religious experience. No one is asked to give up a belief or faith to go on a temple stay. The temples welcome people from all walks of life.

Temple life programs are also available at Jogyesa and Bongeunsa in Gangnam. These are mini temple stays that allow people to experience a tea ceremony and seon meditation. They are offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at Jogyesa and from 2—4pm at Bongeun-sa.


Getting There

Come out of Anguk Station, Line 3, Exit 6, and walk past the Insa-dong entrance to the next street, where you turn left. You should see many temple stores on the other side of the street. Walk down this street for about 100 meters and you will come to the Templestay Information Center, across the street from Jogye-sa.

-The article courtesy of Seoul magazine
-Written by Derek Winchester
-Photographs courtesy of the Templestay Information Center


※ You can make a reservation for a temple stay by visiting the "Reservations" section of this website, or through www.templestay.com.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Difference Between Bibim Naengmyun and Bibim Guksu

Published June 3rd, 2007 in Food Culture and Korean Food F.A.Q. 14 Comments
If you started to wonder what is different between bibim naengmyun and bibim guksu when you read my bibim guksu post the other day, I wouldn’t be surprised. I wasn’t quite sure which one is more accurate as the title either.
Here is a beautiful picture of bibim naengmyun taken by Evil jungle prince and compare it with my bibim guksu picture. Have a close look. Can you tell what the difference is? Not including the toppings?















(Bibim Naengmyun)

















(Bibim Guksu)

As far as I know, the main difference is “the noodles”. Naemyun noodles are usually made of buckwheat flour, sweet potato starch or potato starch. They are very resilient and relatively harder to cut with your teeth.
On the other hand, guksu noodles are usually made of wheat flour and sometimes something else added like the soba noodles I used for my bibim guksu (The noodles had 69% wheat flour and 29% buckwheat flour).
I prefer guksu noodles over naengmyun noodles because they are easier to chew, therefore less messy to eat and feels easy on my stomach. What about you?
Here is some information on naengmyun if you are interested.
(Mul naengmyun, photo from hankooki.com)
Types of Korean Naengmyun
Pyongyang naengmyun - Mul naengmyun, served in cold watery radish kimchi broth, the noodles are usually 70% buckwheat flour and 30% starch powder
Hamhung naengmyun - Bibim naengmyun, served in spicy seasoning without the broth, the noodles are usually 100% potato starch.
Busan style Milmyun - the noodles are are usually 70% wheat flour and 30% starch powder
(Type of Milmyun, photo from Gaya milmyun)

Kimbab Places in Korea


Published November 18th, 2006 in Tips for Living in Korea and Restaurants (In Korea). 5 Comments
I remember buying some rolls of Kimbab couple of years ago.
There was a shop called “Kimbap Nara” and they sold Kimbap for 1000 won. (About US $1 that time) It was so sensational because it was so cheap. Kimbap used to be 2000 won for the cheapest one. So everyone lined up to get some Kimbap at Kimbap Nara, sometimes I had to wait for about 10 minutes or more. But still everyone was so happy that they could get some Kimbap so cheaply, so it became more popular as a simple meal or snack. Before that time, it was only a picnic meal.
Anyhow, as the shop got popular, lots of other similar shops opened near the Kimbap Nara. In the town where I live, we have 3 Kimbap shops on the same street about 25m away from each other.
These three franchises are what we have in this town and are the most common franchises.
Kimbap Nara (means Kimbap country)

Kimbap Cheonguk (means Kimbap heaven)
Kim-ga-ne (means Mr.Kim’s households) Kim/gim also means sea weed sheets in Korean.
They all have similar menus, especially the first and second one. But Kim-ga-ne is a little more expensive than the other two shops, though its food quality is better. Since I first went to Kim-ga-ne I haven’t been to Kimbap Nara nor Kimbap Cheonguk. I like tuna Kimbap best from Kim-ga-ne.
I wanted to talk about these cheap Korean style fast food shops for a long time, but I just couldn’t dare to mention them. Because, simply, their menus are just too much. There are about 70 items on each menu. However, yesterday, Mary from maryeats pulled the trigger. She named all the menus from Kimbap Nara in Korean and English, the prices, and also simple but descriptive descriptions. I was simply amazed with her effort. It will be very useful if you are living in Korea, if you are not, just be jealous.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Joseon Royal Tombs Nominated for World Heritage List



Koreas Joseon-era royal tombs have been nominated to be registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reports the Korea Times:The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) was nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea (CHA) announced Wednesday.The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), which along with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN) presides over a tentative list of cultural and natural properties. The tombs scattered around Seoul and Gyeonggi and Gangwon Provinces await final approval at the 33rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which will take place June 22-30 in Seville, Spain.Some 40 of 42 tombs were nominated --- the remaining two are in North Korea, and were excluded. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) was reportedly impressed with the tombs exquisite architectural and landscape elements based on Confucian and feng shui principles.


Read the rest here.

Source: Korea Times ( May 13, 2009 )

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Tehnik Konfigurasi LAN

Mengenal LAN

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) adalah sekelompok protokol yang mengatur komunikasi data komputer di internet. Komputer-komputer yang terhubung ke internet berkomunikasi dengan protokol TCP/IP, karena menggunakan bahasa yang sama perbedaan jenis komputer dan sistem operasi tidak menjadi masalah. Komputer PC dengan sistem operasi Windows dapat berkomunikasi dengan komputer Macintosh atau dengan Sun SPARC yang menjalankan solaris. Jadi, jika sebuah komputer menggunakan protokol TCP/IP dan terhubung langsung ke internet, maka komputer tersebut dapat berhubungan dengan komputer di belahan dunia mana pun yang juga terhubung ke internet.

Ciri-ciri jaringan komputer:
1. berbagi perangkat keras (hardware).
2. berbagi perangkat lunak (software).
3. berbagi saluran komunikasi (internet).
4. berbagi data dengan mudah.
5. memudahkan komunikasi antar pemakai jaringan.

Local Area Network (LAN) adalah sejumlah komputer yang saling dihubungkan bersama di dalam satu areal tertentu yang tidak begitu luas, seperti di dalam satu kantor atau gedung. Secara garis besar terdapat dua tipe jaringan atau LAN, yaitu jaringan Peer to Peer dan jaringan Client-Server. Pada jaringan peer to peer, setiap komputer yang terhubung ke jaringan dapat bertindak baik sebagai workstation maupun server. Sedangkan pada jaringan Client-Server, hanya satu komputer yang bertugas sebagai server dan komputer lain berperan sebagai workstation. Antara dua tipe jaringan tersebut masing-masing memiliki keunggulan dan kelemahan, di mana masing-masing akan dijelaskan.

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Meet the Snowmen of the World at Seoul Land “Christmas Snow Factory”

Seoul Land opened their ‘Christmas Snow Factory’ on November 17 at the beautifully constructed Santa Claus Village. More than 30 magically sculpted snowmen, put together from participants from 10 different countries, are on display.
As an added bonus, a 20-meter “Magic Tunnel”, located near the front entrance, takes visitors to a place where numerous performances can be seen. A 3-meter tall snow crystal located at the east entrance creates a magical illusion of a snow-covered village. Visitors will also get swept away with Seoul Land’s “Fantastic Christmas Musical”, falling in tune with Anderson’s fairy tales, and the “Las Vegas Mega Magic Show”, starring a magician from Las Vegas accompanied by beautifully dressed assistants in Santa costumes. Seoul Land innovatively presents a joyful Christmas for all visitors one month before Christmas.
Homepage : http:/www.seoulland.co.kr

Leaflets released to help foreign women married to Koreans

The nation’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has been working to help foreign women married to Korean men in line with the dramatic increase in international marriages in recent years, particularly Korean men and women from Southeast Asia.
On Dec. 3, the ministry started distributing leaflets to provide useful tips for everyday life as well as various information about immigration, legal rights and child rearing in Korea.
The guides are published in seven languages, including English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean, and have been distributed through the Immigration Office and organizations that deal with female immigrants.
The guides include information about services provided to immigrants, the process of acquiring Korean nationality, local culture and traditions, education, medical services, women’s rights, vocational training, pregnancy and birth.
The guides can also be downloaded by clicking the links below.
The number of Koreans marrying foreigners is growing, with 15,234 in 2001, 15,913 in 2002, 25,658 in 2003, 35,447 in 2004, 43,121 in 2005 and 39,690 last year, according to the National Statistics Office.
In a given year, 11 to 14 percent of all Korean marriages involve foreign spouses.
International marriage has grown especially in rural areas, and more than four out of 10 rural men married foreign women in 2006.
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Christmas - Decorated Bus

Two citizens smile at a specially decorated bus with a driver clad in a Santa Claus costume. Some of the buses numbered 300, 140, 471 have gotten a new look for the Christmas holiday season. The "Christmas bus" appeared on the streets of Seoul for the third year. The buses will run through the end of January

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” 30.5 미터' 세상에서 가장 긴 자동차 “코너링은 어떻게 할까 ? ”


(리뷰스타 최인갑 기자)최근 나만의 독특한 개성을 살린 '튜닝' 열풍이 전 세계인들에게 큰 관심사로 자리 잡고 있는 가운데 세상에서 가장 긴 자동차의 기록은 아직 깨지지 않고 있다.
세계 기네스북 협회에서 공개한 세상에서 가장 긴 자동차로 인정받은 자동차는 미국 캘리포니아주 버뱅크에 거주하는 제이 올버그의 개조 리무진 자동차로 총 길이 30.5 미터에 달한다.
이 자동차는 무려 24개의 바퀴가 전체 30.5 미터에 걸쳐 고르게 장착 되어 있다. 아직까지 많은 분야에서 새로운 기록이 갱신되고 있지만 자동차 분야에서는 깨지지 않고 있다는 것이 무척 자랑스럽다는 주인 제이 올버그씨는 미국 전역에서 대단한 인기를 얻고 있어 이 자동차는 주로 각종 이벤트 행사, 영화 및 광고 등에 사용되어 큰 유명세를 얻으며 사랑받고 있다고.
이를 본 많은 해외 자동차 마니아들과 네티즌들은 코너윅을 한번만 잘못 해도 엄청난 사고가 날 것 같다며 큰 관심을 보이고 있다. 현재 이런 높은 희소성과 호응에 많은 개인 자동차 튜닝 마니아들과 제조업체들이 자체 모델을 소재로 한 스트레치 형 자동차 개조에 박차를 가하고 있어, 앞으로 현재 보유된 기록을 깰 수 있는 자동차가 등장할 지, 향후 귀추가 주목되고 있다.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

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처음 이 책의 제목을 봤을 때 호기심이 유발 되었다. 원래 카리스마라고 하면 냉정하고 차가운 이미지라고 생각 했는데 따뜻한 카리스마라고 하니깐 이해가 잘 가지 않았다. 하지만 이 책을 읽게 되면서 제목의 담긴 진정한 의미를 깨닫게 되었다.

먼저 따뜻한 카리스마를 가진 소프라노 “조수미”씨와 사업가 “박인출”씨를 소개 하였다.
우리 나라 뿐만 아니라 세계에서도 유명한 소프라노 ‘조수미‘는 명성과 재능이 뛰어 나지만 자만하지 않고 겸손하다고 한다. 내 생각에 조수미씨는 뛰어난 재능을 가졌기 때문에 자만을 하는 것이 당연한 일이라는 생각이 들었다. 그러나 공연이 끝나게 되면 같이 함께한 스태프들한테 일일이 편지를 전해주는 이런 면에서 조수미씨의 겸손한 마음뿐만 아니라 따뜻한 카리스마를 보여 준다고 생각한다.마지막 인물은 이 책에서 처음 알게 된 사업가 ‘박인출’씨이다. 이 분은 병원을 카페에 놀러온 것처럼 아늑하고 편안하게 해주도록 병원의 경영 스타일과 이미지를 획기적으로 바꾼 인물이다. 그리고 자신이 생각한 비전이 맞는 일이라고 생각하면 끝까지 열정을 가지고 소신 있게 행동하는 인물이라서 이런 점에서는 본받아야겠다.

두 번째로는 따뜻한 카리스마를 가질 수 있는 방법에 대해 작가가 소개 하였다.먼저 긍정적인 자기 인식부터 시작하라!! 라는 것이 주제였다. 나는 이때까지 살아가면서 긍정적인 생각보다는 부정적인 생각을 많이 하는 사람 중의 한명이었다. 그래서 책에 나온 것처럼 예민한 성격이라 스트레스를 많이 받고 다른 사람들의 비해 몸의 피로도 많이 느끼는 편이었다. 그래도 요즘에는 예전보다는 좀 나아졌지만 더 노력해서 긍정적인 사고를 가는 사람으로 탈바꿈하도록 노력 해야겠다. 그리고 여기서 나온 말 중 “피할 수 없으면 즐겨라”라는 말을 가슴 깊이 새겨서 실천 해야겠다.다음에는 주변인들에게 숨은 내 이미지를 찾아라!! 에서 나온 내용은 사람들은 자기 이미지와 비슷한 사람들끼리 모여 있다고 한다. 그리고 자기가 이미지가 반대인 사람들과 만나면 불안감과 부정적인 생각이 든다고 하는데 신기하게도 작가가 말한 그대로 인 것 같다. 나랑 비슷한 성격의 친구와 있으며 마음속에 있는 이야기까지 다 말할 수 있을 정도로 편안하고 좋은데 나랑 성격이 반대라고 생각하는 친구들과 있으며 왠지 불편하고 가시방석에 앉은 것처럼 불안할 때가 많았다.끝으로 미소는 입을 구부릴 뿐이지만 많은 걸 펴준다!! 에서는 미소를 띤 표정이 중요하다는 내용이었다. 미소를 띤 얼굴은 자신감이 넘쳐 보이며 사람을 편안 하게 해준다는 것이다. 사람들이 내가 무표정 일 때는 화가 나지도 않았는데 화가 난 것처럼 생각한다고 하는데 이 글을 보면서 항상 미소를 짓고 살아가도록 노력해야겠다는 생각이 들었다.

위에서 따뜻한 카리스마를 가진 두 명의 인물과 따뜻한 카리스마를 가지게 되는 방법에 대해서 알게 되면서 많은 깨달음을 얻은 것 같았다. 이 책에 나온 부분 중에 내가 실천해야 하는 부분들은 실천할 수 있도록 노력 해야겠다. 그리고 이제는 머지않아 방학을 맞이하게 되는데 방학 동안에 기회가 생기면 도서관에 가서 빌려서 끝까지 빌려보고 싶다. 나중에 다 읽게 된 후에 조금은 나도 따뜻한 카리스마를 가진 사람 중의 한명이 되었으면 한다.