A person cannot see his or her own image in running water but sees it in water that is at rest. Let us not lose sight of what we desire or where we wish to be. With all its twists and turns, its changes of direction along the way, the river eventually finds it way to the sea. Remember that things occur not when we think they should be but when the time is right. Avoid overanalyzing and excessive thought.
Human instinct is natural.
Sometimes life s events and circumstances are contrary to our immediate plans and wishes. Resistance to unpredictable change is pointless. Work is important and beneficial, yet in abundance it can cause havoc in other aspects of life Avoid the temptations of overdoing and overextending, no matter how enticing and attractive the pulls and lures might be. In January, my new Head of School talked with me about my work at Pepperdine. She seemed to question why I even wanted to pursue graduate work.