The Seas of Craziness

Did you watch the ladies figure skating short program tonight? I saw Kim Yu-Na, the queen of figure skating, Mao Asada, the technical master, and Miki Ando, the athlete. But the most inspirational performance was the emotional skate of Joannie Rochette of my adopted country for the Olympics, Canada. Her mother, her biggest fan, passed away three days ago. Her tears streamed after she gave the most memorable skate ever - not only was the emotional presence gigantic, her score was her personal best! I cried after watching her. I cannot imagine going out in front of millions to skate against some of the most crazy skaters in the world, yet she is still in medal contention against the queens of figure skating. Come on Joannie, you can get a medal! I believe in you and you have one gold through your heart.

Life is about the seas of craziness. We often fall in ponds, lakes, even oceans of misery, despair, and chaos. Those who can swim and escape are the inspirations of this world. Most people barely tread the water, and often drown, accepting the seas grasp. However we cannot let the sea overtake us. It is scary to face the waves, sharks, and winds. It is frightening to face the obstacles, fears, and grievances. Nevertheless we must swim.

Life is crazy. Life is marvelous. Every day I am learning some new. Every day I am being more inspired to live. Every day I am becoming more human. Every day I am becoming more of me. I see so many people who are afraid of discomfort. So many people are afraid to take risks to become better humans. My boss for example appears to be so afraid to speak to her employees, and only knows how to criticize or speak to us like children. I cannot assume, but I feel like she lives in her little box, afraid to face the discomfort of new approaches. Then again, Kumon itself is all about fearing those new approaches. The reason none of these new ways of learning don't work is because everyone is afraid to figure them out. People are so afraid in this world to try new things.

Yes there are consequences, but if we don't venture out into the sea we will never know what is on the other side.

"Go Do" - Jonsi