Poetry from Zebo Rahmonberdiyeva

Central Asian teen girl with a blue collared shirt, hair in a bun behind her head, brown eyes, and small earrings.
The secret of happiness...

  Shall I tell you about happiness?
  Happiness is like health,
  It is not visible to your eyes,
  When he is not there, you say, "I wish he would come!".

  Happiness is actually a bright world,
  Don't you see with your eyes?!
  Although tired, working
  Isn't it sweet what you found?

  Look in the mirror for a moment,
  You have all the beauty, strength and will!
  Turn around and look around
  Some people want what you have.

  Without looking at anyone's hand,
  Happy if you can swallow the morsel in your mouth,
  If you have problems in life,
  Happiness is if you open your hands to prayer!

  Shall I tell you a secret?
  Happiness is like a "magic lamp"!
  Thank you in any case,
  As if it illuminates your path like a light!

  Happiness is hidden in gratitude, in patience,
  So live in gratitude, my friend.
  I discovered the secret of living happily,
  Don't complain about life, my friend!

Essay from Ziyoyeva Irodakhon

Responsibilities of the modern pedagogue in the formation of the third renaissance

 Ziyoyeva Irodakhon Umidjon's daughter
Student of Denov Institute of
 Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy
Iziyoyeva2@gmail.com 

 Abstract: In this article, the foundation of the Third Renaissance, which is an important strategic direction in the development of New Uzbekistan, and the main goals and tasks of modern pedagogues are highlighted.  In general, in the current situation, in order to educate the next generation of Third Renaissance shapers, it is important to first of all educate teachers who are ready for this.  After all, in order to give knowledge to a student, the teacher must first be knowledgeable.

 Key words: New Uzbekistan, Third Renaissance, foundation, pedagogue,

  In all eras, knowledge and enlightenment has enlightened the path of people like the light that broke the darkness.  In turn, knowledge was updated and polished in each period.  In today's era of digital technologies, the pace of development is fast, the boundaries of science are expanding at a high rate, and drinking water from the ocean of science in the era of the development of information media is very complicated and in some sense puts a huge responsibility on one's shoulders.  Today, the huge steps in the development of science of New Uzbekistan are connected with one sentence - "Third Renaissance".  

Today, this sentence is heard from all sides and takes over people's consciousness, but it is not just a word that remains unread after some pages are written.  Its meaning is a call, opportunity, strength. Because renaissance means awakening.  That is, to awaken the knowledge that has remained in the mind and consciousness for several centuries, to realize the enlightenment. 

If we remember the First and Second Renaissances, the First Renaissance took place in Central Asia in the IX-XII centuries. We can give an example of scholars who lived and created during this period.  For example: thinkers such as Muhammad Musa Khorezmi, Abu Nasr Farabi, Abu Rayhan Beruni, Abu Ali ibn Sina, Ahmed Farghaniyl Mahmud Koshgari, Yusuf Khos Hajib, great scholars such as Imam Bukhari, Imam Tirmidhi, within the scope of natural and concrete sciences, Islamic religion  shone like a star in the sky.  The foundation of the Second Renaissance is associated with the name of the great warlord and public figure Amir Temur.

During this period, Qazizada Rumi, Mirza Ulug'bek, Ali Kushchi, Lutfi, Sakkoki, Abdurahman Jami, Alisher Navoi, Sharafiddin Ali Yazdi and other scholars, poets and poets spread the fame of this country to the world. Renaissance is awakening, knowledge and enlightenment.  is to seek and conquer new goals.  If the renaissance is related to this knowledge, then for its development, first of all, it is necessary to develop school education and to fundamentally reform it.  

In particular, the importance of language is important for the acquisition of the latest modern knowledge and the introduction of technologies into the production of foreign languages.  During both Renaissance periods, scientists and philosophers, first of all, attached special importance to education, intelligence, spirituality and enlightenment of young people.  

Because the youth has always been the future of the country.  In the works of all scholars, one can find ideas about the need to bring up the future generation as a perfect human being by combining education with upbringing.  For example, Abu Ali ibn Sina wrote about the harmony of knowledge and manners, perfection and happiness of a perfect generation, justice and piety, mutual friendship and cooperation of people, prosperous life in his works.  

The task of the pedagogue in all times was to educate children, to inform them of the main innovations of religious and worldly knowledge.  In order to build the foundation of the third renaissance, it is necessary first of all to cleanse the minds of young people from foreign ideas, raise their worldview, educate them in the spirit of patriotism, and most importantly, inspire them to conquer modern science.  Undoubtedly, it is important that this huge responsibility becomes the main goal and task of today's pedagogues.  For this, several requirements are placed on the personality of the pedagogue.

Being able to inspire.  Any teacher can educate but cannot inspire.  First of all, the teacher should be able to inspire students.  The youth of today's modern age live in the midst of a huge flow of information and it is not enough to give them knowledge.  And inspiration encourages students not only to learn, but also to create, and most importantly, they believe that they can apply the knowledge they are getting in practice.

Creativity.  Creation corresponds to creativity.  Among the professions, creativity is considered important for teaching.  The lesson process should be organized in such a way that the student should completely forget about other distractions and be interested only in the lesson.  Benjamin Franklin has an important idea: "Tell me and I will forget, teach me and I will remember, attract me and I will learn."  So engagement is very important.

 Work on yourself.  Every lesson should be prepared and conducted as if it were the first time.  It is necessary for him to work on himself and also to be aware of the news and achievements of his field in recent years.  After all, it is necessary to use historical sources and, at the same time, gather modern knowledge in his lesson.  There is a wonderful Japanese saying: "Teaching is learning."  Therefore, while teaching children, it is better for the teacher to learn and polish his knowledge and experience. 

And in order to build the foundation of the Third Renaissance, every pedagogue has his own task and contribution, because we can build this foundation with an educated and qualified young generation, who has a feeling of love for the Motherland in their hearts, and only educated parents and qualified pedagogues can educate this generation.

 References:

 1. Shavkat Mirziyoyev New Uzbekistan strategy.-Tashkent:-"Uzbekistan" publishing house, 2021. 464 pages
 2.. Abu Nasr Farabi.  The city of virtuous people.-Uzbekistan, 1993
 3. Abu Rayhan Beruni.  Monuments of past peoples.-T.: 1987
 4. Abdulla Avloni. Turkish culture or ethics.-T,: "Teacher".  1992
 5. Yakaslikov J.Ya., Muhammadiev N.E.  National idea - development strategy.  "Fan" publishing house of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan.  Tashkent-2017
 6. Yakaslikov J.YA. Muhammadiyev N.E.  Philosophy.  Textbook.  Samarkand-2021.

Essay from Shodiyeva Madina

-My mind and peace aren’t for sale. 

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Sometimes, I miss my older self more than anyone and anything else. I want to go back to the times when I was a baby. Why do you think happiness is so cheap when you are around babies? You make funny faces and noises just to see them content. This is because babies allow you to feel complete, without any judgement about your appearance or reputation. Painful thing is we were all once babies and used to spread love just with our smile. 

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I remember my first success: the highest score on an exam. After that, more people reached out to me to be friends. That felt great for someone like me who had not been exposed to such a big community. Whenever I detected that I was falling behind, I used to feel like a failure and useless even when I had many things to be grateful for.

My grades were my confidence marker. Why? Because I had already determined the extent of my happiness. My whole world was revolving around one particular tag as more people started to respect me. But I dismissed the point that they were close with me for not who I was but for what I had. I hate the way people needed me only when i was top of the class. I compromised the little girl who used to create and see happiness all around for the sake of approval and recognition. Unfortunately, we all lost our capacity to be happy for no reason. We have been manipulated into believing that worth is defined by money, decent work or prestigious university admissions.

We are rarely pleased with our life because we attached our happiness to goals. We are used to saving up happiness for successful moments. Also, this world isn’t driven by greed but by envy. If only you wished to be happy, this could be easily achieved. But we wish to be happier than others which is difficult, for which we believe others to have more than we do. It is so much easier now to look around and say: I may have more than I used to. But, relative to that person, I don’t feel like I’m doing that great. On you way of superiority and perfection, You start to treat differently to your boss, different to friends, different to parents. In all of this, the real you is lost. You might get to the point that nothing seems to bring joy to you.

You remind yourself that everyone has different stories and circumstances. The person who has more achievements than you may have started earlier. Or the person who won the lottery can cry in the bed at night for feeling depressed. See, no one is perfect out there. But, here you want to be like everyone who has something glittery and shiny. This is like nurturing false hope in your heart just to see them crushing every piece of you every day. Instead, your heart should be your compass that guides you on what you need and want. And your mind is capable of figuring out how. Don’t forget yourself in the noise of this world. 

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If you spend your life chasing butterflies, they’ll fly away. But if you create a beautiful garden, butterflies will come themselves. Happiness is the capacity to which we allow ourselves to feel good. Happiness is in the things you can choose to feel, like love. You should either fell it in the moment or you miss it like a butterfly. We should accept and even embrace pains of life. The hardship you are gong through while studying, difficulty in waking up early for school or your first heartbreak. You might experience them again, but they wont give you that first exceptional feelings. You will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. 

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I know the self-discovery journey is lifelong. And I’m at the beginning. it has been a while since I started to do everything with self-awareness, curiosity and compassion. It feels like the whole world is trying to please me. For me, happiness can be as small as the smell of my morning tea, the rays of sunshine kissing my cheeks or the random flower I see on street. So, here is a kind reminder: Happiness is undefinable and you are beyond the titles of this world.

Poetry from Sayani Mukherjee

August 

Teal blue of my fairy strands
The murderous blues
The hauntings of sun dried cuts
Kill your belongings
It's August
They said
But I'm still
Hooking my drunken soul
My red wined Coolings 
Can't 
Your own dealing
Homicides across globe 
My spirits a childish grimace
Enjoy your youth
Sip be merry 
A good natured wife
Milk of human kindness
Halted on 
London bridges 
Cycling through ages
Your white coloured tie 
Pattern of your very being
Still my child's sweater
Warm sipping 
A home cooked meal 
But 
The city's on fire 
A Phoenix Soul
Soon  a torpedo glory 
Sky high nebulas 
I screamed through
Be drunken white 
Your own patterns
Still it's August
They said
And My. 

Essay from Ozoda Turaqulova

Young Central Asian woman with straight brown hair, brown eyes, and a black jacket and white collared shirt.

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine is 65 years old! 

The Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine ranks 10th in the world in terms of gold production and reserves. NMMC was founded in 1958. During the 65th year, NMMC has made a huge contribution to the growth and income of the Republic of Uzbekistan, both externally and internally. our enterprise carries out the process of extraction, exploration, processing of underground and surface resources. In particular, the quality of gold castings with a sample of ā€œ999, 9ā€, which has become an Uzbek brand that we produce, deserves special recognition. I am Turakulova Ozoda and I am now 28 years old. I’ve been with NMMC for 10 years now and I’m very proud of it. Congratulations to NMMC on its 65th anniversary. I wish you the first place in the world in gold mining, as well as good luck, big victories.

Poetry from Otkir Mulikboyev

PROTECT NATURE

The steppe-deserts consider me a friend,
My heart laughs.
If I hope, I will believe,
Being seen.

Even if the storms howl and rise,
Calm down.
If I spread my arms, the songs
Hooray tinar.

I planted a seedling, the bucket caught the clouds,
It's raining.
The purple wind quenches his thirst,
Milk the man.

The seeds of the millennium sprout.
Like grass.
I landed like a butterfly on the rocks,
It's natural to forget.

In my gaze, the world is circumcision,
Blue happy.
Let the food you prepare for the earth,
Hard work.

I strive in the endless ocean,
Foggy road.
It lights up from the sound of babies,
A blue outstretched hand.

There were deserts, there was a sea, there was a field,
The form of tyranny makes nature pale.
My sprouts will shrivel if I don't water them,
It shows the cause of ignorance.

Heads Man is an optimal solution for himself,
Different ways.
If we don't take care of them, they will become deserts like deserts.
Even lakes..

08/05/2023

O'tkir Mulikboyev Kochkor oglu, Koshrabot district, Samarkand region, Republic of Uzbekistan

The son of Mulikboyev O’tkir Kochkor was born on August 11, 1990.

Currently, he is a student of the ISFT Institute, majoring in “Primary Education”.

Promoter of creative and cultural issues and primary education teacher at school 75 in Koshrabot district, Samarkand region

His creative works are “Bakht khunirogi” Tashkent, “Buta 5” Azerbaijan, “Turan writers” Turkey, “Anthology of Kazakh and Uzbek artists” Uzbekistan, “Uzbek writers anthology” Canada, “Young Pencilers 2″ ” Published in Moldovan, republican and international collections.

His poems were translated into Turkish, Azerbaijani, English, Russian and published in more than ten countries.

Hundreds of poems have appeared in the press.

Awarded with the “Initiative Reformer” badge of the international level.

Synchronized Chaos’ Second July Issue: Like a Flowing River

Flowing blue river with rapids over some rocks and grass on either side. Trees and hills in the distance, a few clouds in the sky. Dales of the U.K.
Image c/o Petr Kratochvil

Our regular contributor, prose writer Jim Meirose, invites Synchronized Chaos readers to review his two upcoming books. He will send PDFs to people who will provide at least 50-75 word blurbs in their blogs or on Amazon/Goodreads.

About his books:

Audio Bookies (Being published by LJMcD Communications)     – Audio book creators take on recording a book which begins absorbing them into its bizarre fictional world. 

Game 5 (Being published by Soyos Books)  –  Very experimental piece involving the efforts of residents to rejuvenate a community in decline. 

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Now, for this month’s issue, Like a Flowing River.

This month’s contributions reflect how life may have ups and downs, smooth and rough patches, but mostly just keeps going.

Mahkamov Mahmudjan’s piece gives us our title. Mahkamov reminds us that life is like a flowing river, where we have influence but don’t control everything.

Nearly still river water under the Brooklyn Bridge at dawn or sunset. Sky is blue at the top and pink near the horizon, the bridge is lit up with lights and the city in the distance is lit up as well.
Image c/o Jean Beaufort

Jessica Barnabas Joseph reminds us that becoming who we are can be a journey. Mashhura Ziyovaddinova illustrates that the journey of life matters as much as our destinations. Wazed Abdullah presents a rhythmical ode to the constant ticking of time.

Alex Johnson’s poetry collection Flowers of Doom, reviewed by Cristina Deptula, explores times of change with a mixture of awe and repulsion.

Hillol Ray describes the stability and comfort he finds in his personal and intimate spirituality and how it’s developed and informed by his mixed-race heritage. Michael Robinson speaks to the solace he has found in his faith over many years. Stephen Jarrell Williams’ work addresses being lost and found again through faith and the love of family.

Muslima Rakhmonova reflects on the support and encouragement she receives from her family and on how families can both keep children secure and empower them to build their futures. Abdamutova Shahinabonu’s short story reflects the deep love and respect between fathers and their children, even as the children become young adults and leave to pursue their dreams.

Rizwan Islam evokes the joyful spirit of family celebrations of his birthday. Nigar Nurulla Khalilova offers up a son’s lament over separation from his mother. Habibullayeva Madinabonu grieves over the passing of her mother. Abrieva Umida expresses deep respect and caring for her mother. Amimova Zebiniso rejoices in the love of her family. O’roqboyeva O’roloy G’ulomovna expresses her tender love for her mother.

Stylized vintage painting of a light-skinned woman and boy in red, brown, and burgundy robes and coats which billow out behind them as they fly through the sky scattering red poppies on the land and mountains below them.
Image c/o Karen Arnold, original art by Evelyn de Morgan

Brian Barbeito finds mythic beauty in Mother Nature, in industrial areas and even a truck collision, as well as in spring flowers and colorful fungi. Naeem Aziz outlines the life cycle, diet, and ecology of the praying mantis. Turdaliyeva Muxarram conveys the simple and colorful joy of flowers. Azimjon Toshpulatov laments the passing of the warm and flower-strewn spring. Aliyeva Matluba fashions images out of natural seeds and materials while Abdulazizov Dovudbek’s home economics paper reminds us when we should let go of stored food. Daniel De Culla crafts a myth about the creation of fish and the constellation Pisces.

Tuyet Van Do’s haiku points to the uncanny mysteries of nature and the paranormal. Nahyean Taronno continues his ghostly tale of trapped spirits and children in a haunted manor. Audrija Paul illuminates the destructive power of rain during a flood and crop-destroying storm. Praise Danjuma evokes the wildness and majesty of nature with a piece on a large and scary night-flying bird. Avery Brown presents a moment of narrative tension as futuristic cowboy characters in his novel Blood and Loyalty skirt one potential conflict to race towards another.

Lidia Popa’s piece reminds us of the mystery and wonder of poetry. Dilnura Rakhmanova poetizes about love, writing, and tulips. Kylian Cubilla Gomez’ photography captures moments of color, surprise, and interactions with the natural world. Isabel Gomez de Diego’s photography draws on themes of nature, history, and the wonder of childhood. Kande Danjuma reclaims the joy and wonder of her childhood. J.D. Nelson peers at life like a child glancing up at labels they can’t quite make out on a top shelf in his monostich poetry. Emeniano Somoza likens the moon to a lonely child drifting through the treacherous school hallways of space.

Luis Berriozabal speaks to loneliness, aging, and the power of words in his poetry. Duane Vorhees’ poetry probes themes of sensuality, romance, writers’ block and the timeless Mideast conflict.

Dilnoza Xusanova outlines the literary contributions of Erkin Vahidov to Central Asian and world literature. Abdunazarova Khushroy poetizes on the beauty of the Uzbek language. Ibrohim Saidakbar highlights the humane spirit and literary legacy of Central Asian writer Gafur Gulam. Otaboyeva Ominakhon examines Mark Twain’s use of satire in his literary works. Noah Berlatsky spoofs errors in proofreading in a humorous piece.

Silhouette of a person in profile looking off to their left. Inside the silhouette are stars and a nebula.
Image c/o Mohamed Mahmoud Hassan

Ziyoyeva Irodakhon reviews the contributions of great Uzbek teacher and writer Abdulla Avloni to Central Asian and world scholarship and pedagogy. Salomova Dilfuza makes suggestions to help people optimize their learning. Guli Bekturdiyeva offers best practices for how educators can design syllabi. Abdusamatova Odinaxon offers recommendations on the best use of interviews as a tool for sociological research. Burikulova Shakhnoza remembers an inspirational teacher who motivated her to set high goals and work towards them. Sobirjonova Rayhona praises the dedication of her favorite teacher.

Axmatova Shakzoda outlines the unique opportunities and hardships of student life. Aziza Karimjonova Sherzodovna highlights the accomplishments of Uzbek students and scholars and the greatness of the nation.

Adiba Shuxratovna reviews Hossein Javid’s drama “Amir Temur” and outlines how the play highlights the nation-building work of Amir Temur through depicting both political and domestic moments of his life. Aziza Saparbaeva depicts a dramatic moment in the life of medieval Central Asian leader Tamerlane. Marjona Kholikova outlines the accomplishments of various historical Central Asian military and political leaders.

Adiba Shuxratovna’s poetry extols the virtues of the new Uzbek constitution and its respect for human rights. Mamadaliyeva Aziza celebrates Uzbekistan’s rich history and its present and future promise. Eshbekova Xurshida Anorboyevna evokes the mythical beauty and grandeur of Samarkand while Dr. Reda Abdel Rahim reminds the world of the archaeological treasure of Egypt’s Royal Tombs of Tanis and encourages us to preserve and study them. Graciela Noemi Villaverde expresses her pride in Argentina’s history and flag.

Ruxzara Adilqizi’s poetry celebrates her love for nature, her partner, her country, and her heritage. Mahbub Alam flies into the sky at sunrise on the wings of love. Elmaya Jabbarova draws on classical references to convey the intense experience of having a lover stare into one’s eyes. Maja Milojkovic finds gentle and poetic love in a garden. Mesfakus Salahin speaks to the emotional and spiritual union of a couple in love.

Silhouette of two lovers in front of the gray moon at night with stars and galaxies off in the distance.
Image c/o George Hodan

Lilian Dipasupil Kunimasa speaks to the futility of hiding one’s emotions. Usmonova O’giloy whispers poetry about the gentle grace of her dreams. Paul Tristram crafts vignettes of human experience from a large-hearted and compassionate place. Taylor Dibbert’s poetic speaker points out a detail that speaks to the depth of his mourning for his departed dog and thus the depth of the love they shared.

Alan Catlin’s poetry reflects the fragmented thoughts of memory and grief. Vernon Frazer adorns paper with shapes and shades of color and words in various fonts at precarious angles. Mark Young’s images play with shape and color and seem to almost represent various objects.

Nosirova Gavhar relates how music can serve as medicine for the human spirit. Sayani Mukherjee describes the sensations and images she experiences listening to classical music.

Joe Byrd’s new novel Monet and Oscar: The Essence of Light, excerpted this month in Synchronized Chaos, gives us a look at the groundbreaking Impressionist artist through the eyes of his gardener.

Sterling Warner evokes atmosphere, time, place, and memory with his poems on the Midwest, fungi, flora, and fauna, and the overzealous self-diagnosis made possible through pharmaceutical commercials.

"Life is just a game, play" written in chalk on a blackboard. Blackboard is framed in wood and resting on a wooden table.
Image c/o Gerd Altmann

Christopher Bernard critiques neoliberal philosophy for breaking down social order with its emphasis on one’s rights to the exclusion of one’s responsibilities to respect others.

Dr. Jernail S. Anand urges us to set aside extravagant philosophizing and simply live our lives. Santiago Burdon satirizes those who carry their principles beyond the point of reason with his piece on a vegan vulture.

Heather Sager takes joy in gentle, quiet moments of middle age, even as she feels off kilter and knows her body and life are slowing. Roberta Beach Jacobson’s haiku expresses observations on human nature taken from ordinary and surprising moments of everyday life.

Hillol Ray wonders about the future of humanity, if our compassion and solidarity can grow and develop alongside our technology. Mashhura Usmonova decries people who obsess over their phones to the detriment of flesh and blood relationships.

Faleeha Hassan urges others to recognize her common humanity although she’s in a traditional Muslim head covering. Bill Tope’s essay traces the changing attitudes towards the LGBTQ community in America over the past 60 years. Z.I. Mahmud outlines how Amrita Pari illustrates the isolation and longing of a queer woman in a modern city in her novel Kari. Jacques Fleury reviews a production of “Witch” at Boston’s Huntington Theater and reflects on how witches can represent those treated as “others” by modern society for various reasons.

Overturned car on fire, bent telephone pole, smoggy and cloudy sky, broken pavement and dirt covered in soot, buildings bombed out and barely standing. Photo is mostly gray and slightly surreal.
Image c/o Kai Stachowiak

Mykyta Ryzhykh speaks to the horrors of war and the destruction of innocence and the environment. Gozalkhan Samandarova highlights the indiscriminate destruction often caused by war and urges humans to work for peace. Bill Tope’s story highlights the senseless terror of a school shooting by portraying an incident from a child’s perspective.

Ana Bogosavljevic reminds us that even great pain and evil will not last forever and can be outlasted with patient goodness. Shaxzoda Abdullayeva takes joy in her current life and her hopes for the future, as David A. Douglas celebrates the power of community and kindness to overcome despair.