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Musings
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Today, I mourn the death of a beloved friend and mentor. After months of struggling for her life, she mercifully passed away.
“I want you to keep a daily journal,” she had said. “Everyday, write at least a page worth of whatever comes to your mind. Just write out your thoughts without bogging yourself down with spelling or grammar or anything else. Put your heart and mind to the task.”
Everyday that semester, I faithfully logged in events, thoughts, observations, recollections, anything that came to mind. The daily exercise taught me to be more observant, inquisitive, analytical, even compassionate and humble. It was she who inspired me to strive to express myself by thinking straight from the heart.
That was several years ago, though it now seems like only yesterday. Today, I say my final goodbye to my dear and gentle friend.
posted by Leslie
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