Having just experienced the most powerful week of my life, I reflect back on the touchstone moments. My truth streams down my cheeks when I approached 80 Wellington Ave. I am in love with the idea of making large scale positive educational change.
I think that this is a beat, I could most happily march. How high is too high? What was the energy of that environment like? Would I feel calm energy or would I feel fight or flight?
In to the valley of death rode the 600? What is courage and honor? In the bigger scheme of things, what does that truly mean?
I really did not know what to expect. How could I truly know ? Would it be an old boys club feel? Big desks, heavy wood, pomp and circumstance? Would I feel innovation? Would I feel peace?
Am I going to be branded with the scarlet letter if I put a foot wrong?
As I get in "character" and prepare myself for the "greatest role of my life", my head is "spinning" a bit, however, I try to find the best version of myself.
Fit in or "FU*& O*^". Hmmm...that is but just a thought.
Did I have any business going into an office like that one? Could my tongue speak truth? Would I fold under presser and "cave" under intimidation of the "environment'?
What does my future hold? Could I be put into the clink for my "think"?
All of these thoughts as I prepare myself for the "unexpected".
My PM and the office serve as a lighthouse beacon of hope, liberation and salvation representing my VERITAS. I can feel it resonating within me.
How do we bridge the continental divide of "thought and unite" our communities bridging education past, present and future?
AI opens up a world of possibilities combining the arts with technology for those who choose to communicate through another modality of self expression.
The arts can be subjective or objective, depending on the frame of mind in which it is perceived. How does the piece speak to you
What resonates and jumps off the page? Is the piece in tune with you?
What makes your heart sing with joy?
What is the feeling in the "t zone" tell you?
Can you feel the synergy, tone and resonance of the climate / environment?
What does your VERITAS tell you?
As I am escorted out of the "chamber", I stop and view the photos of leaders of those who have served. The magnitude of that experience, has not only humbled me.
It has provided me with the strategic direction of where I truly wanted to be. I am in awe of the energy of the office and I hope that we can all meet again.
As a #futureskills leader it is not always easy to do the right thing when no one is watching. However, knowing when boundaries and policy impacts the lives of many, the decision to act is not a difficult one.
I believe in progress, truth and justice for all. Having lived without my basic fundamental rights of free thought, free speech, the right to move from a to b...the list continues, I play "Judas to my own Christ".
My honor and dignity costs more than $1.25 at the pump! With history determining the final course of our deeds, I take on board the culture of my community.
Do I have to pledge allegiance to a "color or party" to promote a free thinking Canada and world?
In the absence of genuine leadership people will crawl through a mirage in the desert and "drink the sand" thinking it is the best source of water they have ever drank. They drink, not because it tastes good, they drink because they do not know the difference.
Is it more honorable to die on an oil field or a battle field?
Let's take a break at 4:20 and think about it. Peace out and rock on!