The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
Another movie that left me a deep impression. The ultimate display of patience, tolerance and determination by Andy who in the movie dug a tunnel to escape from the prison using just a small rock hammer. And it took him more than two decades of digging!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Carpe diem
Carpe diem is a phrase from a Latin poem by Horace that has become an aphorism. It is popularly translated as "seize the day".
I learnt about this phrase early in my life when I was still a teenager after watching the movie, Dead Poets Society (1989 drama film starring Robin Williams and directed by Peter Weir. Set at a conservative and aristocratic boys prep school, it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students to change their lives of conformity through his teaching of poetry and literature).
The most memorable part was the scene where the children stood up on the tables in the classroom. It taught me to be objective and see things from different perspectives. As for Carpe diem, it became my favorable phrase ever I since I decided that I wanted to live everyday as if it is my last.
I learnt about this phrase early in my life when I was still a teenager after watching the movie, Dead Poets Society (1989 drama film starring Robin Williams and directed by Peter Weir. Set at a conservative and aristocratic boys prep school, it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students to change their lives of conformity through his teaching of poetry and literature).
The most memorable part was the scene where the children stood up on the tables in the classroom. It taught me to be objective and see things from different perspectives. As for Carpe diem, it became my favorable phrase ever I since I decided that I wanted to live everyday as if it is my last.
Connecting the dots.......Follow your hearts........
"......... you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."
"Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle....."
".....I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my
life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever
encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are
already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."
~ Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple on Connecting The Dots during his commencement address at Stanford University in 2005. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA
I have shared similar experiences in my own life. My child, believe in your heart, have dreams, and follow your passions. Since you cannot connect the dots looking forward, let the dots connect by itself. Do not fear failure, do not give in to social pressure, do not be afraid to be different. Also enjoy the process and don't be overly fixated on the end result.
"Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle....."
".....I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my
life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever
encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are
already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."
~ Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple on Connecting The Dots during his commencement address at Stanford University in 2005. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA
I have shared similar experiences in my own life. My child, believe in your heart, have dreams, and follow your passions. Since you cannot connect the dots looking forward, let the dots connect by itself. Do not fear failure, do not give in to social pressure, do not be afraid to be different. Also enjoy the process and don't be overly fixated on the end result.
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