Maeda's SIMPLICITY

Tiny Gust of Thought

Which way does the wind blow?

Engaging one's creative thoughts can often take a great deal of willpower. Tuning out the beehive of communication and the emails and the to-dos that buzz around your brain is never easy.

Being a full-time professor requires you to engage in a daily ritual of tending to the rich fields of brains that surround you. Constant watering is required, but like the care of any organic objects you must take care not to overwater your crops. And in no situation should you ever make the regrettable mistake of eating your own harvest.

It is difficult to have students work closely with you and to have them turn out different from yourself. This is something that I have always tried to do, and will keep on trying. I have met other teachers that aim to do the same. I think it is in the spirit of a naturalist that strives to leave the forest unharmed -- without a trace. Thus I move, lightly, forward.

Posted by maeda at September 26, 2005 12:26 AM