Grand Teacher for generations

Sorry for taking soo long to post another entry here. I promise this entry will be of some substantial amount so that you all can spend some time here. Haha.. Been really busy these few weeks, with upcoming aniversary and other stuff coming in. But today's topic is not exactly about me being busy.

I used to talk about the most powerful people being able to 'yi de fu ren', which means using your virtues and love to win people over. This includes loving even your enemies. It's easy to talk like that when things are going your way. Of course when you have everything, it does seem like you are able to love anyone, including people who try to bring you down. But yesterday came a big test for me. I found out something and of course I reacted negatively. I think anyone in my shoes wuld have. I felt like I need to learn how to trust some people again. Yet, because of this test, I am finally enlightened. And I thank whoever had made that happen.

I went back and reviewed why I set up The Art of Music in the first place. I realised that it was never about money. It was not about my dreams. It was my passion to share the love for music and to empower students with the right knowledge for music. It was about the students. I was scolded and slammed by my ex-gf for caring and doing too much for the students. But looking back, I can understand why I continue to do that despite enduring barrage of angry words from her.

I like to sing. Perfoming is enjoyable for me. But nothing beats the feeling of knowing I have the power to transform the lives of others in front of me. Nothing beats the feeling of getting a certain Amos Ang who has never really taken part in a singing competition before to win Teenage Icon. Nothing beats the feeling of the inspiring thought of calling Clara when she was on holiday, asking her to join Campus Superstar and seeing her thru all the way of that beautiful journey. Nothing beats Joy screaming in estacy over the sms declaring her throat doesnt hurt anymore due to using the right technique. Nothing beats transforming Charlene's life by sharing The Art of Music with her juz by providing her some financial assistance in terms of pricing even though there were violent objections from a former partner. Nothing beats seeing Tiffany being able to hold her own fort right now in contrast with the first day I started teaching her. Nothing beats enlightening Celine from being confused and doubtful of her own singing abilities-- due to some comments given by Anthony-- to opening her own school to challenge even Anthony himself.

I have even understood that I have been working with The Secret without knowing it actually. It's no wonder I have always been very hopeful when students go for competitions and stuff instead of a previous colleague of mine who let other judges influence her judgement of her own students. I am grateful that I am able to put all these behind and concentrate on continuing to work with my students in this manner. And that is why I genuinely believes in the logo of the school. It's from the heart that I give. I fully understand it yesterday.

Now I can also understand the advice given to me: When the voice and vision on the inside become more profound and clear than the opinions on the outside, then you have mastered your life. Yes.. my mission in life is what I give myself. I know clearly what it is and I will continue to work for it.

Quote of the day: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach the man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Teach the man to teach others to fish, and you can feed the world.

I dont know where this quote comes from. But the third line is something new for a lot of people. Thats why I am sharing it.

Thank you Agnes for being there yesterday when I reacted. Thank you Sylvia for the appreciating words a few weeks ago. And thank you all for celebrating my birthday with me. I appreciate every single gesture and kinds words from all of you. Especially Matt. You have been exceptional. Your mail that day was more than welcome. Thank you Tiff for helping me to develop the younger ones. You always have my utmost trust in you and your abilities, no matter what others said or have said in the past. I thank you all....

Love
Kok Leong Lao Shi