March 18, 2010. A quick note from the horse’s mouth: I’m back in Canada after only 6 weeks in Bhutan. I’m still processing how it occurred that I was keen to teach in Bhutan, and then de-keened so entirely(!). It was quite an adventure full of new and good experiences (along with the quite visceral compulsion to leave). In the end I had to listen to my heart; teaching overseas is not for everyone. However, I was greatly enriched by the travel adventure. Over the next few weeks I hope to bring the blog to some sort of conclusion; fact or fiction—I’m not yet sure(!).
Toronto, Canada
Grant will be a teacher to middle secondary school students in Chumey, Bumthang District, Bhutan beginning in March, 2010. His resume reads like a dog’s breakfast (albeit, a tasty one) of skills and experience. He has been a professional actor, a furniture designer/maker and has held various administrative positions in corporate environments in Toronto. Grant has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama - Acting (1983) from the University of Alberta (Canada) and a Bachelor of Education (2008) from Nipissing University (Canada). He is committed to exploring the spiritual dimensions of his life and has had an active meditation practice for over 20 years.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Be the Aperture

I dreamed last night I was in Bhutan standing in a great valley. I watched a Christ-like figure come down from a high hill followed by a group of photography students. I moved closer to hear what he was saying; “Be the aperture.” Some students wrote his words down in small notebooks. He then turned to me and repeated, “There is nothing for you to do here; only be the aperture.”
Advice as I leave for Bhutan today; I couldn’t have asked for anything more profound.

3 comments:

  1. Safe travels, Grant!

    Send me a snail mail address once you know it. The internet is what it is, but there's something about those funny blue air mail letters ...

    Mischa

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  2. I am totally fascinated by your adventure and your musings, and have spent hours reading up on Bhutan. Unfortunately cannot find Chemey in Google Earth. Perhaps I should try AMA. The pictures that you end, and the stories you'll relate will indeed captivate my interest. What a trip of a lifetime!!! I'm envious, yet intrigued by what's to come. Good for you, and thanks for keeping me in touch.

    Dennis

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  3. Dear Grant, You are so talented and will do wonderfully well in Bhutan. Your life is a very tasty dog's breakfast, I must say! Always think on the positive side (tasty) and not on the other side (messy or non-directional), it has made you who are and I admire your bravery and adventurous spirit! Love, Margaret

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