McGill University Part I
Here is the green picture for the day. It is a picturesque monument called the John Abbot Building on McGill University's Macdonald Campus. Such a quaint and statuesque structure marks the centre of McGill's environmental and agricultural campus. Seeing this building conjures the memories of the moments leading up to this point in my life, learning alongside the most brilliant students in Canada. | |
| John Abbot Building, Macdonald Campus |
Making the Journey
Sometimes, we work so hard to achieve success, focused, yet doubtful of the outcomes of our endeavors. Then, when a problem arises that contradicts our plans, we give up and admit defeat as a predicted outcome of our efforts. Sometimes, we work so hard towards something, fail completely, admit defeat, blame ourselves, accept our failures, revitalize and recuperate, then continue to push forward until we are successful. Yet still, there are the ones who have a dream, not only a dream but a passion, something that they cannot stop thinking about. An unrealistic, perhaps even laughable aspiration. When they finally do achieve success, their efforts multiply, they propagate into opportunities that span farther than their original intentions. They do not work to achieve success, they believe in success.
Putting It In Perspective
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| Redpath Museum, McGill University |
Have you considered what you would do if you weren't looking at the light at the end of the tunnel anymore, but were actually outside the tunnel looking in? What if you were given the resources to realize your dreams right now, how would you manage? Quite a difficult situation to be in, since we are accustomed to our efforts being futile.
I remember reading vividly about McGill University's Redpath Museum. The hundreds of artifacts that span many thousands of years, and attribute to the variety of cultures on our planet. One of the oldest and most comprehensive museums in Canada, certainly would immerse one in a sense of wonder. Now as I stood at the base of the museum's steps, I felt as though I was transposed from a sense of wonder into awe. My eyes gleamed as I entered the building and was faced with what I used to have imagined, but now can touch.
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We believe that our thoughts, imaginations and ideas are so far from reality, but we may find ourselves faced with what we never thought we may have seen.
The McGill University Campus is incredible. Every building has a unique personality, and I assure you will remember every last building you visit. From the Library, to the University Centre, to the Medical School, to the Hospital, to the Centennial Centre, to the Bookstore, I would have to say that the Redpath Museum is my favorite.
Among the impressive aspects of McGill,the diversity of students is exeptional. I have been honored to meet with students from China, Japan, Russia, Mexico, Cuba, Australia, Pakistan, Egypt, USA, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ivory Coast and South Africa.
A Place to Rest Your Head
A blessing has come unto you if you have reached a point in your life where you feel no fear, a point where you are able to influence others around you and retain your own individuality.
When you realize that you have no need to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be taken care of. When you can see the fruits of your labor come to fruition before your eyes. When you finally reach the place that you have seen in the distance, so near, yet so far from yourself, now beneath your pillow. Where have you been all these years you may ask. What have I done? Why has it taken so long?
The truth is, the place you have come to is the place you have always been. Your values, beliefs and family will remain with you wherever you go. That is why it is important that the house you build, is the place you rest your head.
