The Coursera courses can be stretched to December if need be. I want to do well with the book. I spent 2 months solid writing my eBook. I expect to spend at least 1 month writing this new edition.
Remember I told you that the Greeks believed that opportunity is a demigod (Kairos) running. He is bald at the back and has a lock of hair in front of his forehead. To catch opportunity, you got to grab him as he comes. Otherwise you will miss him once he passes you.
So Pal is my Kairos. Coursera can wait. The book is more important. The book is my calling card on steroid.
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I need Els. If not my relationship with you suffers.
Let's write to Els.
The world from the eyes of a Sufi
My darling Els,
Tonight is the last night before I start putting pedal to the metal will all my work commitments. I don't know when I can free my mind to write to you again. I hope I can have the time between the various assignments to drop you a line or two.
I need you baby. You inspire me. If not my relationship with Sarah suffers. I know at times my thoughts can be crazy. That's because I am in the process of visioneering (a combination of vision + engineering). It is very important for me to do that. Once I define my target, the next step is for me to set the course to reach my destination.
For example, my target is to provide you and Sarah with your dowries in 10 years time. To do that I have to work backward on how much I get to earn on a monthly basis. From there then I know how much I got to save.
Remember Els, I already marry you as my soulmate. The dowry is to make good the marriage. It's more than just a dowry. It is your nafkah (Arabic word meaning sustenance). I can use the money to buy a Mercedes or a BMW. However I am pretty content with whatever Perodua model that I will upgrade at that time. So I decided to carve the apportionment for you, Lizzie and Sarah to sustain yourself.
I have very little need for money. As I said, all I need is a PC, a bottle of mineral water and a strip of Nicorette to be happy. Otherwise I would not have opted for Voluntary Simplicity. I am a simple man. That's why my company's name is Simple Concept.
You know, as much as I am happy thinking about all these, at the very corner of my heart I feel quite sad. You don't respond to my emails and tweets. I consoled myself by saying that you are not the type that replies written correspondence. But then, you are active with your Twitter.
Recent Tweet from Els Dines
i just wanna stay right next to you
Well, maybe you are not ready to respond to my writings.
Whatever the case may be, I respect your decision.
Alright then, I end this email with a consolation:
I Wanted To Change The World
When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world.
I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation.
When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.
Love you always.
Sine cera,
SJ
23/7/20
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Sent you my last email before things start to get busy. Tonight's lullaby is something special: youtube.com/watch?v=tCfycr Sarah likes keroncong very much. I hope you enjoy this piece. Goodnight baby. Love you always.
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