A First Step

In the process of working within my English Tutoring services, one of my "self-perceived" functions is to keep my students' spirits up. Sometimes learning a new language is more difficult than some people may realize. In the process of doing this, I have the tendency to use quotes, then adding my own perspective to what this quote represents.

I thought this to be a routine issue; something the readers would look at, read and then maybe discuss, or not. The reaction I did not expect, was the incredible number of positive comments, thanking me for my own comments and asking for more of this kind of posts, alongside the language related posts.

I figured, if people like them so much, why not put them in a public blog? So, here we go... Today the first posting; I will do my best to post two of these per week. If you like them, let  me know. 

QUOTE FOR A RAINY MORNING.

Comes from Dr. Seuss, well known American children's author an animator (remember "The Cat in the Hat" and others?)

"IT IS NOT ABOUT WHAT IT IS,

IT'S ABOUT WHAT IT CAN BECOME" 

MY TAKE:

In line with what our expressed train of thought is, this quote reflects exactly those thoughts. Every day, there is a moment in which -for whatever reason- we stop and think about what or where we would like to be or be able to do.

Guess what? It is not impossible to do or to be that which you envision. Perhaps we won't be able to do everything in that list or reach the ultimate goal, but we can certainly do more than what we now do. If that is our vision and objective.

Try; plan your moves, put this plan in writing, review it, and start doing what needs to be done. Sometime ago I was asked what the age of my oldest English student was, and I answered: "84 years old". And this gentleman, fighting off the limits these years sometimes put on us, was my best student. And yes, he learned enough English to be able to communicate with his grandchildren, who lived in another state. That was his goal. 

Sometimes the goals we seek may not be a lifetime goal, they may be a short-term goal which, if meaningful, is equally as -and sometimes more- important.

Remember: what is, is not necessarily what may be if you apply your mind and your efforts.

 Because… You Can!!

 

Be Well... Back soon.