Pass It On Sculpture by Victor Tan
One morning last week, I took an early morning stroll in the Singapore Botanical Gardens and chanced upon 2 very interesting sculptures. The one above shows the picture of an adult passing on water to a child in jars. It is symbolic of the passing on of knowledge,values and skills which we of the current generation need to be mindful that we all grow old and die one day. It is important to pass on to the next generation what we have learnt through many hard years of existence and experience. The 4 key facets when we pass on things and we need to ask ourselves are :
1. Is it the truth
2. Is it fair to all concerned
3. Will it build goodwill and better relationships
4. Will it benefit the persons who receive it
Frederik Chopin - Polish Composer
Another interesting sculpture is that of this bronze statue of Poland's famous 'rock star' of the 1900s, Frederik Chopin. Donated by the Polish Embassy, it depicts Chopin at his workplace,the piano and a female companion who was obviously a 'fan'. He died at a relatively young age of 39 but the thought struck me once more that
'Its not how long you live but HOW you live and whether you have passed on your creations or knowledge which will have a positive impact on the people that matter'.
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