How do you tell a 9 year old that her father is no more.... As adults, most of us grapple with the thought and logic (if any) behind a dear one leaving us... and I was suddenly left wondering what to say to this 9 year old !!! For the first time in a long time, I was left speechless, not because I didn't want to say anything, but simply because I didn't know what to say.. Does it make sense if I tell you that all of a sudden, I became the child with a rubbery tongue, and the 9 year old had turned into the adult, trying to respond sensibly and sensitively. I was stumped by the questions thrown at me. I felt so insufficient in my responses, but the child took even that in her stride. The strength of character in facing not just the reality but also fighting each dilemma in her own sweet way left me in deep thought for some time to come. I hope no one has to face what this child did... PS: I was faced with this recently when a close friend lost her husband, and I was told ...
" knowledge is power supreme "
ReplyDeleteDoes your statement still holds true ? :)
I don't mean to debate the fact that information is power.. but taking your example itself...
ReplyDeleteThe power is in the fact that you have the information.. the day you start using it.. the power will reduce..
No it's not that way, don't confuse knowledge with information. Information is like data, knowledge is what you use to make information work.
ReplyDeleteThe more you use knowledge, more the power...
And the lesser you use your power.. the more powerful you become :)
ReplyDeleteyou trying to confuse me as always :)
ReplyDeletei am talking about knowledge as power.... in that context the more you use, the more powerful you are :)
No attempts of trying to confuse you... i don't think that's possible anyway :)
ReplyDeleteIts true for knowledge, the more it is used, more the knowledge you gain...
The lesser the power has been exercised, the stronger it is :)