can you think

One of my students who came late to my introduction to the Librarian, was so amazed at his conversations on their future that she was blown away.What she said to me made my heart ache a bit. She said that before he brought up scholarships, she never ever thought that she deserved anything like considering a possible award. The idea that she was made to feel so far away from a possible better future because of the lack of information...this happens all the time. I think about the many times I read about a gallery, residency or award and see that people I know, know about things that they clearly keep to themselves. Everyone has their own plan for their lives. We are all doing our best. In my country as I expect is the same elsewhere,wants and needs drive our choices. This week I have heard two extremes, people who are trying all sorts of things to achieve an ounce of positive change. Others sound so well off, so rich and perfect that you sit in awe. The point is to mind your own business. ALso,let your mind wonder to possibilities where you can be whatever you really want to be. Know that somewhere someone is doing more with less than you have.