One of my GREAT Influences in life ( wow ! how many influences do I seem to have ?!!) is the movie Dead Poets Society in which a Poetry Professor Mr. Keating, played by the affable Robin Williams connects with the hearts of the students.
English Poetry was at the bottom of the list for these students for both interest and career prospect reasons.
Keating however, captures their imaginations using Poetry to Excite and Energise the students into making them believe in themselves as INDIVIDUALS.
This of course goes agains the GRAIN of "formal education practices" but it ignites PASSION and ENERGY amongst the students.
After watching this move, the questions that came to my mind were :
"Why couldn't any of my teachers adopt this INSPIRING way to make the boring subjects at school come alive ?" I may not have given up on Science subjects and moved on to Commerce had that been the case !
"Why not follow the Dead Poets Society approach in everything I do in life from now on and EXCITE people about anything and not take their INTEREST for granted ?!
I have started following the above and can confidently say that it has made a HUGE difference in my life and I would like to believe that I am making one in others lives as well !
Three cheers to the movie and Professor Keating ! ( Robin Williams !)
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