Wednesday, December 23, 2009
"The rivers and seas lead the hundred streams, because they are skillful at staying low. Thus they are able to lead the hundred streams. Therefore, to rise above people, one must, in speaking, stay below them. To remain in front of people, one must put oneself behind them. Therefore Sages remain above, and yet the people are not weighted down. They remain in front, and the people are not held back. Therefore the world willingly elects them, and yet it does not reject them. Because they do not compete, the world cannot compete with them" - Tao de jing
Risks.
How many of us would be willing to take one? Unwillinglying, I belong to the lesser group. As much as i want to be brave and live my life to the fullest, I am a coward by nature.
So what have I done this year?
Nothing much except for beliving that i can balance my studies with my passion, after which I failed miserably. I had a wish and it was granted. I threw it away without even blinking an eye. Hell.
I had expectations a tad too high for myself.
Some may see this as living in my own past. I do not disagree, but I firmly believe that there's plently for me to learn while I am reflecting. I will learn from the past.
Risks.
How many of us would be willing to take one? Unwillinglying, I belong to the lesser group. As much as i want to be brave and live my life to the fullest, I am a coward by nature.
So what have I done this year?
Nothing much except for beliving that i can balance my studies with my passion, after which I failed miserably. I had a wish and it was granted. I threw it away without even blinking an eye. Hell.
I had expectations a tad too high for myself.
Some may see this as living in my own past. I do not disagree, but I firmly believe that there's plently for me to learn while I am reflecting. I will learn from the past.
