Mastery of Knowledge
I don't know if I am the embodiment of another being. I don't know if the knowledge I have comes from me or the universe. However, I know that I have control over whether to enable my senses.
I am fortunate to attend schools and read books. I live in a safe environment where I can reflect about life instead of fight for survival everyday. I open my mind to have a connection with the universe of nature, things and people.
Do I feel the need to be superior? I don't. Do I have supernatural powers? I don't. I look just as human as any other person, but I might be a little bit more inquisitive, domineering, strong-willed, introverted, cautious, ... which defines my character.
In school, the boys always performed better in maths and science. Even at national competitions, the boys were always faster at problem solving, thinking, and win the top places. While I could be one of the best in my school, the other girls and I were no where placed at the national level. One thing both boys and girls had in common were the consistent drive to want to learn and gain mastery of knowledge.
The drive to gain mastery of knowledge then continues to define who we become. The men and women who decide to pursue other masteries such as raising children or marrying a rich partner will drop out of the talent pool. There are also the parental influences on the career choices of their children. For example, my parents wanted me to be an engineer. I unknowingly ended up spending many years in male-dominated classrooms and work environments. The friends are from the same circle too.
I was often the only girl in the group for class assignments or the only girl developer. Once in a while, I wonder if I am in the right job. Most of the time, I focus on gaining mastery of my job because that is the only reason to get employed. While honing my skills, I keep my senses open to any new triggers for the additional boost which might come from the unknown and unseen, to bring me up to the next level of mastery.
I am fortunate to attend schools and read books. I live in a safe environment where I can reflect about life instead of fight for survival everyday. I open my mind to have a connection with the universe of nature, things and people.
Do I feel the need to be superior? I don't. Do I have supernatural powers? I don't. I look just as human as any other person, but I might be a little bit more inquisitive, domineering, strong-willed, introverted, cautious, ... which defines my character.
In school, the boys always performed better in maths and science. Even at national competitions, the boys were always faster at problem solving, thinking, and win the top places. While I could be one of the best in my school, the other girls and I were no where placed at the national level. One thing both boys and girls had in common were the consistent drive to want to learn and gain mastery of knowledge.
The drive to gain mastery of knowledge then continues to define who we become. The men and women who decide to pursue other masteries such as raising children or marrying a rich partner will drop out of the talent pool. There are also the parental influences on the career choices of their children. For example, my parents wanted me to be an engineer. I unknowingly ended up spending many years in male-dominated classrooms and work environments. The friends are from the same circle too.
I was often the only girl in the group for class assignments or the only girl developer. Once in a while, I wonder if I am in the right job. Most of the time, I focus on gaining mastery of my job because that is the only reason to get employed. While honing my skills, I keep my senses open to any new triggers for the additional boost which might come from the unknown and unseen, to bring me up to the next level of mastery.
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