Learn from others, but listen to yourself.
Posts Tagged ‘learn’
20141019
In aphorism on 20141019 at 01:23It is not in our answering of questions that we stand to learn the most, but in our asking.
The horizon can only be viewed from afar.
It takes but a closed eye to ever deny a sunset.
20120203
In aphorism, proverb, rumination on 20120203 at 09:24The joy in knowing that you were wrong is learning what is right.
The wise rejoice in their mistakes, for they have found what is right.
The fool repeats in their mistakes, for they do not seek what is right.
It takes not execution of perfection, but sincere apology to right a wrong.
Though the Sun has set, / Fear not the Night – / That Sun is but / A Lilliputian Star; / Open your eyes to / The Universe in sight.
20120129
In aphorism, poetry, proverb, tale on 20120129 at 19:09It took more than the kiss of a princess to turn a frog into a prince. It took a fairy tale.
Be who you want to be -not only for that it might make a difference to others, but for that it will make a difference in you.
One can live a fairy tale, but never shall one die in the same fairy tale.
《if you will》
from life, is derived experience.
from experience, is derived wisdom.
from wisdom, is derived life.
The only thing worse than being shat on is realizing that it’s of your own doing.
Relationships are like energy: once established, they cannot disappear, only change form.
Methinks myself exempt / methinks myself a fool.
Life is too short to be held back by: others, fear, fear of others, others’ fear.
One of the best rewards of teaching is learning.
20111012
In rumination, tale on 20111012 at 13:14《Sink or Swim》
This is the story of how a child, a boat, a voice, and a choice found each other:
On some days, the sun shines and the wind blows.
It is on these days that boats float and children dream.
On the breath of the wind, billowing white clouds moved with silent excitement across blue skies and gazed deeply over still blue waters.
Far down below, a Child found a boat, and soon found herself afloat in the boat. But for shame, as the child would soon also find herself in a boat with a leak.
The stillness of the water slowly, but surely, greeted the shell with its silent entrance.
And so the Child did what only the Child could do, and that was to lift the water out again to the expanse of the blue.
Stymied, the Child thought, “I just wanted to go for a sail, but instead, I find myself with water to bail.”
A Voice said to the child, “It seems that would make you a plumber, not a sailor.”
The truth in these words so captivated the Child’s mind that the Child didn’t stop to question from where the voice came, but continued moving the water.
With a sigh, the Child replied, “‘Tis true -but I haven’t a choice, have I? I can only hope to stay afloat. How can I even dream of sailing this boat?”
“Oh, but you do and you can!” said the Voice. “You do have the choice to go overboard or to give up your dream. But, either way, you must abandon the naiveté with which you first boarded this boat.”
In silence, the child continued to empty the water from the proa back into the blue.
“Shall you jump ship and learn to swim? Or shall you give up your dream?”
The Voice waited.
The rhythmic sound of water leaving the boat ceased.
The Child peered into the water, leaning over the edge of the boat. And for the first time, the Child caught sight of her own face in the undulating mirror.
But in doing so, the Child had rocked the boat, to the point that more water threatened to claim its whole. And without thinking, the Child quickly returned to the center of the boat, seeking balance and stability.
The rocking slowed, and the Child at last spoke. “I must lead with my brain, but I must also follow my heart.”
Splash! The boat rocked once more.
And the silence that ensued was followed only by a ripple so large that spread so far, that its waves reached well beyond the limits of her shore.
20110719
In aphorism, proverb on 20110719 at 10:14The desert dweller prays for rain, but is prepared not for the storm.
The fool waits for the rains to sow his seeds.
The fool tames a beast he cannot feed.
Fantasy is the reality of the fool.
To judge another’s rationale is simply to impose one’s own motive upon another’s actions.
Climax not without the crescendo; lo, the fool is clueless, the wise is cognizant of.
Life, ’tis a puzzle.
Cast a worm, catch a fish.
[Other times, cast a worm, drown a worm.]
The fool act without understanding.
The lay do not act, understanding only of consequence.
The dilettante do not act, understanding not of impact.
The wise act with understanding of impact.
Consequence impels the fool; impact propels the wise.
Hold experience dearly, opinions loosely.
Project that which is beneficial to others;
Retain that which is worthy of possession;
Relinquish all else.
The wise balance output with input, teaching with learning, giving with receiving, apology with forgiveness.
Prudence in opinion, abundance in perception.
Share candid opinions as you would fresh onions -sparingly and with consideration.
From the valley, espy the peak.
Cash not backed by gold is but pretty paper.
20110708
In aphorism, proverb on 20110708 at 11:44A wound may heal, but a scar is forever.
Heart-break leads to heart-brake.
We must learn to receive without reciprocation, if we are ever to learn how to give without expectation.
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