Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Camelot East
Went to the water puppet show on Saturday. Fantastic! One of the legend is centered around a lake in Ha Noi called Quan Kim. This is an Arthurian type legend about a king with a magical sword who uses the weapon to fight off invaders. After defeating the enemy, he relinquishes the sword to a magic turtle who lives in the Lake.
Thus true leadership consists in giving back power to its source.
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Going home was extraordinary, too. Was unsure of the bus stop at my new homestay. I asked the conductor and there were titters at my pronunciation. Then I showed the address to a young man sitting next to me. He not only showed me where to get off but escorted me home!
This was scary because I feared etting robbed. What if he led me to a dark alley? Enveloped in a heavy darkness, wrapped in warm sweat and cold anxiety, I was wary. But it ended with him finding my home and enjoying Litchi an tea with my family.
Thus true leadership consists in giving back power to its source.
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Going home was extraordinary, too. Was unsure of the bus stop at my new homestay. I asked the conductor and there were titters at my pronunciation. Then I showed the address to a young man sitting next to me. He not only showed me where to get off but escorted me home!
This was scary because I feared etting robbed. What if he led me to a dark alley? Enveloped in a heavy darkness, wrapped in warm sweat and cold anxiety, I was wary. But it ended with him finding my home and enjoying Litchi an tea with my family.