Friday, September 6, 2013

As I learn, I teach - As I teach, I learn

At times, a sense of direction and inspiration comes from some unexpected people from nowhere...what do you call it?! Co-incidence?

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Saw this old couple running a small restaurant inside an apartment in Bangalore.

Me - What motivates you to work at this age?

76  year old guy - Necessity....

Me - Hmmm...

Him - Was wealthy till 3 years back. Lost crores of rupees in my business...So, there is a necessity to survive....That's why this small restaurant business.

Me (looking at his 71 year old wife) - It must have been difficult for both of you to go through this...

Him  - Very difficult! But, will it help if I sit and cry thinking about it? So, decided to do what we can, with whatever little money we have. She (looking at his wife) has been a part of my happy days.So she decided to be part of my sad days as well...I am lucky...you know!

Me (Awestruck)......

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What do you call it? Co-incidence??

No...

I would call it Destiny!
They were destined to teach me something about something!

A salute to such teachers and their thoughts!
A salute to such learners and their learning!

Happy Teachers' day, my fellow beings!








 

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