I first learned this story from my third choice, ie, my teacher who I used to call master. That was supposed to be a life- changing tale for me because I was very stubborn and unreceptive back then. But, my master taught me to be more open with new perspectives and continue to seek inspirations from other people who I can call masters, too, and to absorb and just filter later. As Bruce Lee said. "Absorb what is useful" Hopefully, after have taken everything in, I will have evolved into a better educator Just like my master and ultimately, a better creative person want to reach that "zen point where everything is intuitive and instinctive, where teaching and are one (like the samural and the sword are one), where I can see beyond what my eyes tell me as what swordsman Miyamoto Musashi said. Yes. I am aware of the dangers of having too many masters. But mixed martial arts taught us that we can learn different fighting styles from different masters, and eventually, evolve into a well-rounded warrior. I guess the secret lies in keeping an open mind. I learned that from my master. So, just make sure that when meet other people and listen to their stories, go with an empty cup. Nevertheless, she left me. Again, it broke my heart. Right after signed on my journal entry, Theard euphonous voices of these three personalities fused into one calling my name. It was my mom She came in to my room with two pieces of cake each shaped with letters P and Jenough to be carried by her hands. The letters are initials of name- Philippe John. Planted on the edge my first of each cake were five tiny well-lit candles. I stood from my post, grabbed the pieces from my mom's shaky hands, and put them on my desk. Then, I hugged her it was one of the tightest hugs had given her. And, she told me "You're now a decade young teacher. Way to go, my love, and promise I will not leave you anymore. Never" I couldn't thank her more. May 15 of this year, woke up with a happy heart. And. again. thought to myself, "when reach 50 years old, 60 or beyond, I will look back to this day again and again and again.