We started class a little later today, so we could recouperate from last evening. The instructor was amazing. He spoke on ethics in life and in business. It really resonated with me. I have never had an instructor that brought tears to my eyes before, but this one did. I think it has to do with my age. He spoke of the different phases of life and what we are suppose to be doing at each phase. As I listened to his description of the learning, then earning, then teaching, then letting others take over, while we are to rest, I felt an inner pull that was overwhelming. He spoke of the need to give back to society and the peace that comes with this type of action.
He spoke of social responsibility and happiness.

I am at the place in my life that he spoke of and have lived the type of life he suggests. That could be another reason his lecture moved me so much. Being at the point in my life where it is time to move from earner to teacher resonates with me. I find myself wanting to pass on what I have learned in life. I have gained so much knowledge through the earner part of my life that there just seems to be this natural part of me that wants to pass on this knowledge. I find I am at this place in my employment as well. I am a mentor and trying to teach the next generation how to perform at a higher level. It is very rewarding.

Later in the evening we went back to the Institute to listen to the Police Band. While we were waiting for them to set up, one of the instructors started teaching us about Yoga. It was very interesting. He didn't get to finish, but said he will later. I hope so. I would really like to understand more about it. Then it was time to start the concert. It was a 23 piece band with all types of instruments. There were flutes, clarinets, violins, saxs, trumpets, and percussion. The music all seemed the same to me, although there were two songs that I really liked. It was traditional Indian music. The weirdest thing happened. One of the flute players was playing a solo and his cell phone went off. He stopped playing his flute, checked his phone and then went back to playing. We couldn't believe it. They also had someone playing a solo on the violin, which was my favorite.

We then went back to the hotel for supper. I sat and chatted with Rajiv, Al and Tod about all sorts of interesting subjects. Then it was time to study for the test.