So I shall begin the post today, the fruits of my procrastination and inspiration, exploring the abstract concept of time. Millions have asked: what is time? Nevertheless, millions of millions take them for granted. Have you ever wondered, why is time linear? And if discrete dimensions exist, and they are described as "timeless" not following the linear sense, how do one measure progress in that dimension? I mean, you might think that you are progressing forward, but for all you know you may be going round a circular direction or even reversing backwards..
Nevertheless, I learned some important lessons today. Despite the nonlinear nature of ethereal time, it still takes time for a person to develop. The lesser and the greater beings coexist in this planar dimension, and I realize that at some point or another, the greater beings go through life as lesser beings too, hence the greater beings should feel happy despite all the unhappiness these lesser beings inflict upon them, for they are merely repaying what their predecessors lent them. Moreover, in the midst of questions, assumptions, and postulations as described in the former paragraph, it is definitely reassuring to know that progress is linear, and not re-set, despite the nonlinear characteristics of higher time.
Much apologies for the abstract and otherworldly concepts... If you don't get it, it is not the right time, yet.. Anyway, let's talk about more worldly ideas: My Ecological Literacy mentor highlighted a very interesting notion. We were discussing about our project, and she brought up the concept of "energy of creation", a process which she described as gaining an inflow of energy from your inner faculties and resources that acts as a drive when you create something, leading to a sense of satisfaction, and a further desire to create.
Putting it into my context, apart from human projects, happiness, love, and friendships, I love to create good memories. So around two years ago I was a graduating Staff Sergeant of a particular Uniformed Group in SJI, my beloved Alma Mater. After almost a year taking care of the sec 1 cadets, it was the time to say goodbye, and I didn't know what struck me but I believe it was really an inspired action.
The contingent was gathering in the grasspatch one last time under my batch's leadership. It was well into the evening, straight after the conclusion of our Annual Parade, which marks the official end of my UG career. Seeking to make a final impression, I pulled out a bag of chewing gums and gave each and everyone of my sec 1 cadets a packet each. Time has diluted my memory, but I recall saying something along the lines of: "the taste of these chewing gums will fade away as you chew on it. But don't let the spirit and the memory of our times together dissolve along with the taste."
And a few weeks back I came back to my Alma Mater for her Annual Parade. I witnessed the batch of sec 1 cadets I used to train taking over the leadership of the CCA, and I felt immensely proud as these young boys grow into men. I was talking to a new recruit, and he was telling me how the batch still remembers me and my chewing gum moment. I am immensely happy. :,) I confess I wasn't the best sergeant. Owing to the fact that English is my second language, I had immense difficulties scolding them in English! I don't know if they even understood what I was trying to put across! I also remember the times where I dreaded Fridays as it meant I would have to attend my CCA. I recalled how I told myself and others that this CCA is a complete bullshit.
But looking back, I grew as a person and into a man I am today through the hardships accrued through this CCA. However, I feel that it is even more fulfilling to witness the growth of the people you nurture. As you see the transformation, you feel that the missing piece of the puzzle is being fit to complete the whole picture. And trust me, these are good times, good memories, that I never regretted creating. And now, to create more of these. :)
Truly Indonesia's Finest
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