The universe has seemingly slowed its harried pace. I think most will agree that there is now more time to devote to improving ourselves and our outlooks. Cultivating knowledge has always been a passion for me. I love learning new things, and am always excited to delve into something that interests me and find out exactly what makes that one thing ‘tick’.
Every Friday night during the pandemic, the Professor and I have ordered carry-out from a favorite Asian bistro. This, of course, was done to not only give the ‘chief cook and bottle-washer’ a break, but also to show support and help lift the family who owns the restaurant. I have always had an interest in asian cuisine after having visited many of the asian capitals as a young woman. Whereas I could make a very fine stir fry employing asian ingredients and techinques I have picked up along the way, I wanted to delve deeper. I started my research by visiting sites of great chefs and cooks who specialize in this bill of fare. Now, I can proudly say I can serve you up Drunken Noodles, Shrimp Pad Thai, and Crying Tiger Salad that’s as good as most any Thai restaurant.
I also learned how to clean out an HVAC condensate line. Yes, I always wanted to know how to do this. Hot Florida summers have HVAC units running around the clock down here so I felt it was important to know how to take this action if our until ever shuts down. You Tube is the new Advanced Learning teacher!
As I previously posted, there is Baseball on my television 24/7 it seems since the sport safely reemerged to finish up its season. Well, the MLB network that streams these games for the Professor, plays several commercials with catchy tunes attached. Borne out of boredom, I have learned to play these little ditties on my uke. Now, when these commericals come on I grab my instrument and fill the room with an accompaniment!
On a more spiritual note. I have learned to listen more quietly. For when one quiets the mind, amazing thoughts spring forth that carry with them healing energy which grows our humanity. Give it a try. Next time you are in conversation with someone, close your eyes and let their words reach your quiet mind. See where it takes you. There is an astonishing degree of between-the-lines knowledge that will find you.
Labor Day, in this year of 2020, was vastly different than the past end of summer holiday weekends we all knew before when we would pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of the American worker with parades and picnics. Even though these type of celebrations are no longer possible given the current state of affairs, why not take the time to learn something new – work on paying tribute to the labor you put in on expanding your own self-education.
“The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it.”
Mother Teresa