Are we more bitter today than we are yesterday?

So, our class had our first guest speaker from an associated school in the US. In anticipation, our supervising prof told us to read up on the articles he sent out. And just to give you an idea on what these articles were like, it was about 200 pages from 3 or 4 texts that he either co-wrote he reckon have influence his perspective. So spent countless hours preparing for these 3 lecture this past week, and anticipated this great, motivated, and intelligent speaker.

Now, before you start reminiscing on your worst prof, or begin thinking about Ms Kroboppel, let me just say this guy knew his stuff, and was extremely motivated! However, little by little, as lectures wore on, remarks that thought you heard, you begin to hear once more, expressed differently. You begin to scratch your head and ask yourself... did he just say what I think he did? You look around the room, finding several similar faces. But the rest of the class looks unfazed and somewhat captivated. Then he talks about something that you believe in, such as young people needing work that is empowering, so we need to create jobs for them. So you start giving him some more leniency. But as soon as you do that, he goes on saying that he will never quit and give up his position to a the next generation.?!? contradiction?

So I am tempted to just ask him to explain it.... but instead, i think about it objectively, and think I am understanding his point. And really, I would felt bad if I hijack the conversation on some bunny trail.

As the lectures in the week wore on with this professor, you begin to build an image on the fact that he is PRO-democratic, is extremely confident in his theories, has an opinion that is expressed in his undertone when he comments on staying at home moms. Not to mention the least, completely inappropriate examples where sexuality is used with poor reference. (It's funny how after class, when we started sharing, we all had similar questions and was appalled at some of the things he said. But yet no one said anything !?... Interesting..)

Anyway, I think I came to a couple conclusions over this weeks' interesting lectures. One is, you are what your heart is and the condition of your heart will leak and trickle through your developed social filters given enough time. Your filters will catch most of it, but really, there's a deeper heart issue. Second, well, it's more of a question, but... Do you become more bitter as you get older? I mean, this is a successful, well respected professor, teaching at one of the most prestigious US school. you ask.. is it? .... if so... how? but... why? Anyway, some food for thought.

"Above all else, guard your heart, for from it comes the well springs of life." King Solomon