Well said, Chad: Things that seem ordinary or just the way it is... gets challenged . . . Being a teacher makes you to develop and clarify the things you already know.
Indeed it does. I read somewhere, Learning is like rowing upstream not to advance is to drop back. Such a realization sprouts in an individual's mind – when one sets a standard, and challenges himself or herself – that may or may not be due to career pressure. One does so – most often due to inspiration, motivation and morality – imprinted during childhood upbringing and parental care. A parent's unselfish loving care that never ceases in the parent's mind – remains with their progeny all their life, if not consciously, certainly unconsciously. With the progressive realizations as such – the efficacy of one's works, performance and relationships – increases manifold.
Different people have their own way of challenging themselves. Here is what motivates me – expressed in a Koan (sort of, I am not sure, whether I am successful; it seems writing a Koan is not something easy; Koan is a Japanese term and is conceived as a tool in Zen teaching, at a very high level of intelligence in doubtful terms of certain ideas, dogmas or principles in order to stimulate thought processes) penned down in Artificial Intelligence – the Tool of No Limit: I listen I read I see I learn – I talk I write I do I teach I lead I want to learn more – I investigate I imagine I create. Elsewhere: I have a tendency to challenge myself – and this zeal helps me to boost and replenish my energy.
Then – someone might come up with a question – is it worth? I do not have answer to this question, only pondering – what does worth mean exactly? Perhaps, one can find some elements of an answer in the 2024 NAP #27787.
Dilip
---------
Dr. Dilip K Barua, Ph.D
Website Links and Profile
Original Message:
Sent: 08-30-2024 07:47 AM
From: Chad Morrison
Subject: How does parenthood affect your work?
The stress and sleep deprivation is real. It's an exercise in recognizing behavior patterns and adjusting them. It is easier said than done. The inspiration is also real. I was able to take my old Lego collection out of storage this week and give it to the kids. Are those toys responsible for where I am today... one factor yes! Kids force you to explain yourself. Things that seem ordinary or just the way it is... gets challenged. In this way it has motivated me to push further in my career. Being a teacher makes you to develop and clarify the things you already know.
------------------------------
Chad Morrison P.E., F.ASCE
Professional Engineer
Greenville RI
Original Message:
Sent: 08-29-2024 03:53 PM
From: William McAnally
Subject: How does parenthood affect your work?
Parenthood has been in the news lately, with the Surgeon General noting both the joys and worries of children and publication of a survey showing stress differences between people with and without children (links below).
What's your take? Are your children a welcome break from work concerns or something else to stress out about? How do you handle the work-parenthood balance?
Stress of parents compared to other adults (apa.org)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/opinion/surgeon-general-stress-parents.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Gk4.3sJq.gDqmnkMIcqCL&smid=url-share
------------------------------
William McAnally Ph.D., P.E., BC.CE, BC.NE, F.ASCE
ENGINEER
Columbus MS
------------------------------