The Journey Ends

Among thousands, getting to work as an educator for more than a decade in two beautiful schools is truly an amazing journey. One that is fulfilling and unforgettable. 

Working under different school principals is another plus side to cultivate meaning in management and leadership. Sharing space with work mates or colleagues from different backgrounds and aspirations are worth remembering for the rest of my retired life. 

Above all, getting to interact on a daily basis with thousands of innocent young kids who want to do something in life is absolutely amazing. Although, it's a rare chance to meet and interact and understand different minds, for a school teacher it's a unique opportunity to be and guide, share dreams, hope and aspirations to fulfill one's dream are a rare treat. 

In the span of my teaching career, I had done a great deal of work, I tried hard in all the best possible ways, and went beyond normal to give my best for all types of students who carries big hope in life. 

Above all, getting to serve my nation in the capacity of a school teacher is both an opportunity and a luck. I personally feel that I gave my best that I could to nurture our young minds who all converged in one place with some common dreams and hopes across the country, treated all kids with humility and dignity, and all levels of academic achievement were treated fairly and professionally. 

On some occasions, I was and have to be a father, brother, sister, friend, relatives, doctor, counsellor, and many more. I was what the situation had demanded to be in different forms, voices, and minds. One thing I always upheld to do my job was to be inside the teacher code of conduct. I was trying my best to be as professional as possible because I believe teachers are the role model. What we show becomes the future of the nation. I also believe that teachers are the face of the nation!

This voluntary resignation was taken with utmost consideration because leaving a job that is so dear and close is not an easy choice. However, I am also happy that someone in my position gets a chance to lead with a different approach. I personally feel that this is also an opportunity to share the space with someone of similar background and subject interest. So, my resignation is someone's opportunity!

 

A tribute to nature icon Sir David Attenborough

Source: BBC/Wendy Hurrell

I vividly remember watching a beautiful narration by Sir David Attenborough on National Geographic, BBC, and many other TV channels and fast forward, it's already historic 100 years that he has been the "face and voice of countless documentaries". 

It was a rare treat to watch TV in those days, that too at someone's home or a cousin's place. The little moment of privilege was well spent watching documentaries on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, etc., with so much caution and without flinching an inch. Missed opportunities would be too boring and regretful.

Those are the days of beautiful innocence!

For a million dreams, I never imagined the world would be this crazy with the internet and technology. Now with Artificial Intelligence mania, it is only going to get crazier! Not sure what tomorrow would look like.

I reminisce about those days as simple and ordinary. I think those days are quite irreversible and gone forever.

Watching endless Sir David 's documentaries on TV was something I took very seriously for connecting with nature, especially animals and landscapes.

One thing I always remember is his deep voice, so suited to the subject he brings into the frame for us to watch and feel so deeply connected. It was too beautiful and crazy to watch him narrating and enjoying as if he controlled every bit of the life around him. I always used to get so moved by his narration and sense of occasional humour when he talks about wilderness and nature.

He is an absolutely rare piece who completely sacrifices his life for nature and the wilderness. 

So, simple yet so profound, human he is for me and to the rest of the world.

As he turns 100, I take this opportunity to wish Sir David, 'A Happy Birthday.' May you live long and happily. May you continue to spread love across the world through nature and landscape. May you unite people across the world and ocean. May you shine like a diamond. May you sing the song of heaven to all humanity.

You are the voice of nature -animals, birds, and other creatures you have touched and shown to the world that every single life, no matter what, what size and colour, it still plays significant role for the very survival of this Mother Earth we all call HOME!

Let's save nature to save our planet. Let us become the voice like Sir David to save our planet. 

LONG LIVE SIR DAVID FROM THE LAND OF HAPPINESS!