Today, my classmates ( Hongwei, Melvin, Jachin, Cheryl and Ker Shin) and I had dim sum buffet lunch with Dr Michael Kok ( my biomechanics lecteurer) @ Tung Lok Seafood Gallery, East Coast Recreation Centre.
Among the many things that Dr Mike talked about, the one that impacted me was his mini life journey, on the part about fulfilling his full potential.
"I wanted to challenge myself to see if I am capable of getting a Phd...now that I have done it..I have no doubts about my own abilities....but now I am challenging myself to see if I can be a good father to my 4 children and a good husband to my wife, and also a good teacher trainer"
This words stuck a chord in my heart. I have been praying this few days and what I sense from God is that
I AM NOT FULFILLING MY TRUE/ FULL POTENTIAL......
Is it in the area of my studies?
Is it in the area of my walk with God.....am I truely serving in my ministry. Can I do more than that? Can I serve more? Can I love people more ?
I just have this feeling that I can achieve more...but my laziness/ inertia/ procrastination is hindering me. I just do not like the idea of not giving my best.........
Am I undergoing testing and trials now?
I will try...asking for feedback to improve .......will you encourage me?
I pray that I can always focus on my purpose in life, may my love for GOd and his people may the true motivating force that substain me through it all.
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Another issue that Dr Mike was talking about is ETHICS.
Ethics in NIE, amongst the lecteurers.
One wonders what is their true aim in conducting research, publishing papers ( so as to earn more money or in the true spirit of seeking knowledge ?)
( Forgotten what's the link but...)
"Guard your heart, for no one can control that except yourself....."
When he mentioned that, I was reminded of the teachings that I received yesterday.......resisting temptations, undergoing testings.....
Shall remember these wise words .........it really speaks to me.......
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Other issues to take note/ be aware of ........
1. PE teachers ought to be proficient in different skills so that they can demonstrate in class .....recalling back........
"show me what you can do...not what you cannot do"
Some skills are generic across the same type of games, for example invasion games
"why can't the trainee teacher demonstrate the skill instead of merely 'talking about it' ; because he lacks the skill......."
Application point : I must make the effort to improve on my own skill proficiency level in most sports.....
