Learning is a necessary part of life. And it’s also something we all take for granted.
I mentioned prior that I’m going back to school. It’s a business professionals course with the Aji Network. I think, for me, it’s just another step in my quest for knowledge since my divorce. Thank the FSM that I was self-aware enough to know, back then, that I didn’t know anything. Originally, I quested for knowledge about myself, then I quested to know more about the universe, so business knowledge is an obvious next-path to walk.
My career has largely been a technical one. I’ve not been exposed much to marketing or what it takes to make offers to customers or clients. If I’m going to help lead a new business, that must change and the Aji Network comes highly recommended.
I never thought I would ever go back to school. My Very Significant Other, The Thunderbolt, is a teacher and was remarking to me just this evening about the amazing day she had at school. She had a great discussion in her class about a book, “Wringer,” that she is using to read to the kids. It’s not your typical 5th grade book and she is probably breaking some kind of rule by reading it to them. But she loves teaching and she loves pushing the envelope and, truth be told, the kids love it too. Her kids went home tonight knowing they learned something and when you learn, your universe grows. And as your universe grows, you feel a kinship with others that have knowledge too . . . almost like your part of some secret enlightened club. But learning because you HAVE to was almost like torture for me. Going to school for 12 years because I had to was something I COULDN’T WAIT to end. It’s not like that everywhere though.
For these kids, going to school is a way up and a way out. It allows them to participate and feel a part of a big beautiful world that needs people with knowledge to make a difference.
Banky’s note: I was exposed to this video via @lacajag with the CFCA (Christian Foudation for Children and Aging). This organization works individually with families in poverty to help the children go to school and put food on the table.
January 29th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Kudos to you my dear friend. One day…. you will be president.!!
February 6th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Congrats on the wonderful journey you’re taking! Great post! Inspiring teachers and inspired students are so important, especially in the U.S. where it’s easy to take education for granted.
And thanks for linking to the video and the shoutout for CFCA! While we’re fortunate to have public education in America, you’re right, those kids view it as a privilege.