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"... like a stone falling through water"

The above words refer to the way a wise person sets a goal or an aim. I spend a lot of time teasing out its varied level of meanings and each time I turn it over, it reveals something else.

The whole phrase goes something like this: A wise person sets and pursues their aim like a stone falling through water. It is most famously a line from "Sidhartha" by Hermann Hesse.

From this, I've discerned a working definition of wisdom:

1) Doing the right thing at the right time and in the right place

2) Having the patience to let unfold what is to unfold

3) Knowing when to take action and knowing when to wait.

What does this have to do with me professionally? Everything!

LATEST NEWS

01.22.06:
The deadline for applications for Peace Corps country director positions is approaching. This year I think I'll throw my hat into the ring. Although only about 2% of applicants are offered positions, I'll never know unless I try.

11.02.05:
Although the Twin Cities does not have the plethora of international development and relief organizations found in NYC or Washington, DC, a group of folks are forming a local organization called Minnesota Internationalhere in the Twin Cities.

08.27.05:
I'm off to Xi'an and Kunming China to visit Global Volunteers' service programs there. It should be a great trip.
Michael Thompson
3520 - 15th Ave. So. #2 Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-991-0002 (cell)
952-829-7866 (fax)
michael@4brothers.net

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2006 Michael Thompson