This is probably one of my favorite TED talks of all time.
Since you had the chance to conduct an unusual orchestra in my last post, listen to a phenomenal conductor/pianist (Benjamin Zander) teach 1600 people how to hear. If you do not enjoy classical music, then this video is especially for you, because you will get the most pleasure from it. And your thrill will come from how you have learned and changed in less than 20 minutes.
The second wonderful nugget here is specifically for teachers. Listen to Zander's role in the orchestra and why his job is so powerful and magical. His question at the end: "Who are we being as we go out into the world?"
What a great reminder for teachers and all parents in general:
ReplyDelete"Who am I being that my children's eyes are not shining?"
The last bit was also poignant: "[Never] say anything that couldn't stand as the last thing [you] ever say." We forget too often to be intentional when we speak...intentionally loving, intentionally forgiving, intentionally generous, intentionally humble, etc. even if we might not feel it at the moment. Most of the time we are blessed with another chance to make it right, but how our lives (and the lives of those we love) would change if we could live according to this mantra!