Inspire the power inside

The truth is, it is hard to enjoy the moment for the analytical mind, that cannot stop analyzing, modeling, and predicting the future based on the data that is present. It is also hard to be patient for the desired outcome. If one cannot wait for a flower to bloom, a chicken to come out of the eggshell, an idea to develop, one can easily destroy the plant by watering it too much, giving it too much fertilizer, or breaking the eggshell by accidentally dropping it or stepping on it, as a result of caring too much for it. One can easily destroy the possibilities of great innovations, outcomes, accomplishments, relationships as a result of wanting to get to a destination too fast or not wanting to participate in a slow and steady, yet rewarding, process.

I have to remind myself to enjoy the moment. To just give enough love and care, continuously and gently, before killing a flower that has not even blossomed. I also have to receive enough care and love, for the same flower can die in absence of sun light, air, or water. Maintaining this balance of give and take of energy, life, love, care, and attention is hard, but crucial to sustainability of the life of anything we aim to keep alive.

I was reminded of this fact through this quote, whose origin is unknown to me:

"When an egg breaks by a power outside, a life ends. When an egg breaks by a power inside, a life begins. Great things always begin from the power inside!"

People can be inspired to do great things, but they cannot be forced to do so.

My moon

You said you are from the Moon dynasty.
Somehow I was not surprised,
My moon.

Silence

Then there was silence.
Followed by an embrace.
Not the kind that is exchanged at goodbyes,
But the kind from the one who stays.

Our mind

"What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind."

Budha

Beautiful gazes

I am waiting for my flight in front of my gate. A nice looking old lady comes out of the bathroom walking towards the seats on my right. She has a very kind and admiring look and  beautiful smile. I cannot help following her gaze. It is directed at an old handsome gentleman, his hair all white, not falling behind on reciprocating with his admiration and kindness for her. He checks her out and flirts with her "you come here often?"

It was beautiful to watch.

"هستم اگر ميروم"

مدتى خوشحال ميرفتم، ناراحت برميگشتم.
بعد ناراحت ميرفتم، ناراحت برميگشتم.
طول كشيد ياد بگيرم،
چطور خوشحال برم، خوشحال برگردم.
اما خوب راهى نداشت،
جز رفتن،
رفتن و آموختن.

Teaching

In midst of a crazy day, I came across this quotation, and it actually kept me going, to tolerate all the bureaucracy that will hopefully lead to enabling new opportunities for some students:

"Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as hard duty." - Albert Einstein