Remaining Relevant!

The truth is brutal: if you can’t teach others what you’ve learned, you’re on a slow path to irrelevance.

You might keep doing what you’re doing now, but over time, the sharp edge of your mind will dull, and picking up new skills will take more effort than it once did. Think of it like a master craftsman holding onto their tools; if you never teach someone else how to use them, one day the tools will outlast you, and the craft will die with you.

You have a choice: hold on until you fade into irrelevance, or share what you know, stay humble, spark curiosity and passion in others, and hope that some will carry your lessons forward, remembering not just what you taught, but how you guided them.

Cycle of Life!

I try to feed and care for stray dogs and cats whenever I can. This morning, a new face appeared in front of my place, an old stray, eyes red, body frail, clearly sick. I’ve seen him before, a couple of blocks away, running with another group of dogs. But I guess age caught up with him, and his pack decided he was no longer part of them.

Funny thing is, my little pack accepted him without hesitation. No growls, no fights, just quiet acceptance. I hope it stays that way. I’m going to feed him, keep him safe, and make sure he gets whatever comfort I can give him.

It reminded me of something harsh but true: no matter how useful, important, or central you are today, the day will come when age or time pushes you aside. You stop fitting into the fast rhythm of the pack, and life moves on without you. It’s not cruelty, it’s the cycle of life.

Some get cast out. Others find a new place. If you’re lucky, you stumble into a pack that still makes space for you.