Whenever I hear Steve Job's speech at that University to which he was invited, I get really moved. When I listened to it in the Language Class, I had already watched that video and listened to it since it was spread all over the world right after Steve Job's death.
Such an intelligent person, a world-wide-known man, living such drastic events in his life, made me realize that no matter where you come from, you can always make a change in the world, however small... Even though he had a hard life, he managed to succeed. Nowadays he is worldly known and, even though he is no longer among us, he is still remembered as one of the brightest mind on Earth.
Maybe my comparison has nothing to do with Steve Jobs, but, this is just my opinion. Steve Jobs did not go to University (well, he started a career but then he just dropped it) and still he could create and do wonderful things for what he is recognized nowadays. He, somehow, reminds me of my dad: my dad did not go to University. He went to school at night because he worked during the day but, even though he does have a University degree, he is really bright. He has a wonderful memory and some fields such as History are his specialties. I think they are gifted people and many times we tend to think that because we did go to University, we are very knowledgeable and, in fact, we may be not. We should not disregard the brains of those people who, due to diverse circumstances, did not have the chance or money to go to University.
All in all, Steve Jobs is the clear example of a fighter... Not only as regards his desease, but also as regards life in general and the obstacles and difficulties this last one presents... He motivated me and encouraged me to believe that one must seize the present day, because all we've got is today... And we have to make the best out of it, surrounded by our affections and doing what we love the most!!
Dear Laura: I totally agree with you. Whenever I remember, my life-rule is "live the present moment". The present moment allows us to be stuck to reallity, to the things that really matter. The present moment makes us be focused. One step at a time, I think.
ReplyDeleteThat has been my secret to go through the teacher training programme (and to be a mother and a working woman, all at the same time): every moment is absolutely separated from the next, and has its own requirements.
Thank you for spotting this idea out of the speech ! Adela
I ammend: it is reality, I think. Sorry!
DeleteIt is absolutely true Laura! Sometimes we think money can buy it all. However, when it comes to health issues, no one is really safe and money turns to be a very helpful resource but sometimes it is not enough... That is why, as Adela said, we should learn to live the present moment.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Laura. Most of the times we are so concerned about our jobs, all the debsts we have to pay, university and material things, that we forget that there is life going on around us. It is time for us to start appreciating what really matters and being thankful for all the simple things which are part of our present. Our present is that "A PRESENT", a gift and as so we have to treasure it.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great what you say about how important it is to consider that we can make a change in the world, no matter how small that is. Maybe for someone it will mean something and that is enough. Because I think there is a reason why we are all in this life, there is a purpose, even though we may not know it.
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