Staying in tune is such excellent advice, and so easy to recognize when it's achieved. Not always so easy getting there for many of us, but if we can patiently work on and pay heed to each of the sounds and vibs of the 6 strings (notes, pillars, guideposts) one at a time, and then put them all together. It WILL happen. The proof and everlasting satisfaction is in the pudding - and in so many wonderful flavours. Sure beats conforming to and settling for sounds that just don't sound right and vibs that just don't feel right.
I saw this via another source, but you are spot on that this was one of the best commencement speeches. On the flip side was the speech given to NYU where the speaker‘triggered’ the class by saying they were too woke; true, but too much reality for snowflakes. Regardless, one good reference deserves another. This should be right up your alley. Apologies if you have already seen it. Infuriating that this is in Canada.
The Charter School Founder Turning Children Toward Plato, Virtue, and the Eternal | Caylan Ford
Sheila: Yes that does work. I will watch it, but in general I absolutely support a Classical education, as it is more about thinking than memorization.
What a great way to send a message!
Staying in tune is such excellent advice, and so easy to recognize when it's achieved. Not always so easy getting there for many of us, but if we can patiently work on and pay heed to each of the sounds and vibs of the 6 strings (notes, pillars, guideposts) one at a time, and then put them all together. It WILL happen. The proof and everlasting satisfaction is in the pudding - and in so many wonderful flavours. Sure beats conforming to and settling for sounds that just don't sound right and vibs that just don't feel right.
Riss: Good summary!
Wow. That was beautiful. A speech that was powerful, gentle, truthful. Closing with his musical talent sealed the deal. Thanks for sharing that!
Linda: You're welcome. I thought so too.
I saw this via another source, but you are spot on that this was one of the best commencement speeches. On the flip side was the speech given to NYU where the speaker‘triggered’ the class by saying they were too woke; true, but too much reality for snowflakes. Regardless, one good reference deserves another. This should be right up your alley. Apologies if you have already seen it. Infuriating that this is in Canada.
The Charter School Founder Turning Children Toward Plato, Virtue, and the Eternal | Caylan Ford
https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/epochtv/the-charter-school-principal-turning-children-toward-plato-virtue-and-the-eternal-caylan-ford-6026806?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos1&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share
Sheila: I tried watching that but it was behind a paywall...
FYI, when you have a LONG url, everything from the "?" on can be eliminated.
Try this one & thanks for the tip
The Charter School Founder Turning Children Toward Plato, Virtue, and the Eternal | Caylan Ford
https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/epochtv/the-charter-school-principal-turning-children-toward-plato-virtue-and-the-eternal-caylan-ford-6026806
Sheila: TY but same result...
Sorry. Too bad. This was a Jan Jekielek of Epoch Times American Thought Leaders.
Maybe this YouTube will work.
https://youtu.be/pzelM7fvquc?si=3Iib5zQaffqzuyW0. Seems like it would be up your alley
Sheila: Yes that does work. I will watch it, but in general I absolutely support a Classical education, as it is more about thinking than memorization.