No wonder the youths are running away from the so-called industry experts. Because instead of showing enthusiasm and passion for the subject they wish to teach, they impose on and criticise the learners. More so for being irresponsible, lazy and when they don't think alike; they are out of the field.
Nevertheless, this is true for most if not all situations. Unless this particular group agrees to disagree, then no one is entitled to his or her opinion. Even if they agree to disagree, peace won't come because each participant is selfish. Each has an axe to grind, supported by greed and an urge to personally own the winning prize. Whatever the winning prize may be, from wealth to affection from another.
The bigger problem arises when the participants don't realise it. They don't or shall I say, refuse to acknowledge that they are causing a rift and seperating the group by being selfish and inconsiderate. They blame the rest for exhibiting the same negativity, which they themselves mastermind. Hiding information for personal reasons and being privy to certain information is to gain control over the others; these are some of the things that will inevitably tire or if not infuriate members of the same group.
The "togetherness" is destroyed. I personally hate it. Yes, hate is a strong word to use and I know I shouldn't allow it to bother me. But it does. Recently, one of my closer friends and I went to see a rather respectable martial artist. For simplicity's sake, let's call him Master. Due to some odd reasons, this Master told me that the next time I visit him, he does not wish for my friend to come along. Especially on the following appointment when an expert from China will be around. Master only wants to introduce me to this particular expert, which I found out in the end, he lacks the diplomacy, graciousness and mentality of a true practitioner.
I wonder if Master notices that I am pretty close to my friend and we both share a keen interest in martial arts. But he insisted that my friend does not have the right attitude for it and he is reluctant to teach her and if I mingle with her, he wouldnt teach me too. Finally, he found another student to pass on his skills to. And I am glad.
Because I won't betray my friend. Not for acquiring this skill or anything else. I don't put myself before others but this is no guarantee that others will do the same to me.
Such is life... but no regrets when the heart is true.
Ciao!
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